H - Alpha Index

An Alpha Index of Star Athletes found within the FrankWykoff.com website. The Letter "H" includes athletes and others whose last name begins with the letter "H" -- comprised of: Les Hables, Lloyd Hahn, Glenn Hardin Charles Harlow, Olive Hatch, Benjamin Hedges, Dorothy Poynton Hill, Bud Houser, Francis Hussey, and others: Coach Normal Hayhurst

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HABLES, Al (Sprinter - Track & Field)

1. Reprinted article by Braven Dyer of the Los Angeles Times entitled: "Two World Records that Generate Thrills" concerning a USC vs. Stanford track race on May 17, 1931 includes the accomplished results of competitors: Aebersold, Dick Barber, Berry, Brugman, Earl Callahan, Kenneth Churchill, Crawford, Hector Dyer, Ben Eastman, Vic Fitzmaurice, Gardner, Bill Graber, Al Hables, Les Hables, Bob Hall, Cliff Halstead, Bill McGeagh, Milton Mauer, Ted Meredith, Spud Mossman, Nesbit, Ernie Payne, Ches Unruh, Frank Wykoff, and Vic Williams. Also mentioned were: Coach Dean Cromwell, Charles William Paddock and Coach Dink Templeton. (added 9-22-04)

HABLES, Les (Sprinter - Stanford):

1. Newspaper articles -- AAU Occidental College Track Meet 5-10-30 - Hables 2nd.

2. Reprinted article by Braven Dyer of the Los Angeles Times entitled: "Two World Records that Generate Thrills" concerning a USC vs. Stanford track race on May 17, 1931 includes the accomplished results of competitors: Aebersold, Dick Barber, Berry, Brugman, Earl Callahan, Kenneth Churchill, Crawford, Hector Dyer, Ben Eastman, Vic Fitzmaurice, Gardner, Bill Graber, Al Hables, Les Hables, Bob Hall, Cliff Halstead, Bill McGeagh, Milton Mauer, Ted Meredith, Spud Mossman, Nesbit, Ernie Payne, Ches Unruh, Frank Wykoff, and Vic Williams. Also mentioned were: Coach Dean Cromwell, Charles William Paddock and Coach Dink Templeton. (added 9-22-04)

HAHN, Lloyd (1500 Meter Run - 1928):

1. Cartoonist Bob Coyne - "Preparing For Amsterdam" - features zoom-ins of: Wykoff - Paddock - Lombardi ; Robinson & Joe Sivak ; Uncle Sam Proud; Lloyd Hahn; Ross Nichols (1928)

HALL, Bob (U.S.C. Shot-Put)

1. Reprinted article by Braven Dyer of the Los Angeles Times entitled: "Two World Records that Generate Thrills" concerning a USC vs. Stanford track race on May 17, 1931 includes the accomplished results of competitors: Aebersold, Dick Barber, Berry, Brugman, Earl Callahan, Kenneth Churchill, Crawford, Hector Dyer, Ben Eastman, Vic Fitzmaurice, Gardner, Bill Graber, Al Hables, Les Hables, Bob Hall, Cliff Halstead, Bill McGeagh, Milton Mauer, Ted Meredith, Spud Mossman, Nesbit, Ernie Payne, Ches Unruh, Frank Wykoff, and Vic Williams. Also mentioned were: Coach Dean Cromwell, Charles William Paddock and Coach Dink Templeton. (added 9-22-04)

HALAIKO, S. Michael (Boxer):

1. Michael S. Halaiko (Boxer) - included in the index of 1928 U.S.A. Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. (added 6-11-03)

HALSTEAD, Cliff (Mile Run - USC Track & Field 1931)

1. Reprinted article by Braven Dyer of the Los Angeles Times entitled: "Two World Records that Generate Thrills" concerning a USC vs. Stanford track race on May 17, 1931 includes the accomplished results of competitors: Aebersold, Dick Barber, Berry, Brugman, Earl Callahan, Kenneth Churchill, Crawford, Hector Dyer, Ben Eastman, Vic Fitzmaurice, Gardner, Bill Graber, Al Hables, Les Hables, Bob Hall, Cliff Halstead, Bill McGeagh, Milton Mauer, Ted Meredith, Spud Mossman, Nesbit, Ernie Payne, Ches Unruh, Frank Wykoff, and Vic Williams. Also mentioned were: Coach Dean Cromwell, Charles William Paddock and Coach Dink Templeton. (added 9-22-04)

2. Cliff Halstead in Photo gallery - Wykoff's University Years

HAMM, Edward (Long Jump - Georgia Tech 1928):

1. The "Headlines -- Olympic Finals 1928" . Star Athletes featured (images) were Arthur W. Sager, Frank Wykoff, Roland Locke, Folwell Scull, Hank Russell, Jackson Scholz, Claude Bracey, Chet Bowman, Bob McAllister, Jimmy Quinn, Virgil Gist, Ray Watson, John F. Sittig, Russell Chapman, and Edward Hamm. (added 2-02-05)

2. Edward Hamm (Long Jump) - included in the index of 1928 U.S.A. Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. (added 6-11-03)

HANSEN, Richard (12 yr old - 1928 - World Record Sharp shooting)

1. Richard Hansen is depicted in a cartoon entitled "Miracle of Sport" by R. Edgren shooting 5000 Bulls eyes in 24 hours.

HANS, Lee (USC Track & Field 1931)

2. Lee Hans in Photo gallery - Wykoff's University Years

HANSON, (Coach at Wilson Intermediate School - Glendale, CA)

1. Coach Hanson, who taught Frank Wykoff -- Charlie Paddock's sprinting starting form, is mentioned in a newspaper article: "Glendale Plumber's Son Surprised When He Humbled Paddock" Excellent newspaper article written by Maxwell Stiles. Frank Wykoff tells the story of his first 18 years of life (biography) after he became an instant celebrity upon defeating Olympic Champion, Charley Paddock in both the 100 and 200 meter races at the 1928 Olympic trials held in Los Angeles on June 16, 1928. (added 2-9-03)

HANSON, Swede (USC Shot-Put 1936)

1. The Greenway Field Day track meet in Phoenix, Arizona -- April, 1936. Newspaper photographs include: Frank Wykoff - 100-yard dash; Roy Staley, high hurdles; Kenneth Carpenter, discus; Bud Deacon, pole vault; Jack Rand, pole vault; Harold Smallwood, 440-yard dash; Swede Hanson, shot-put; and Charles (Chuck) Soper, Javelin. (added 9-14-04)

HARDIN, Glenn (1936 Olympic Champion - 400 meter Hurdles):

1. Glenn Hardin's newspaper photo is featured in: "Blazing Desire = Golden Moments." -- Olympic Gold 1936 (added 1-10-04)

2. Frederick Graham's Column -- Olympic Financial Woes - 1936 (added 2-13-04)

HARLOW, Charles (track & field):

1. Photograph of Harlow with Olympic Athletes aboard SS President Roosevelt (1928).

2. Charles Harlow, newspaper photo as one of the Southern California Track Stars that made the 1928 Olympic Team.

HASAPES, Ted (feature writer):

1. Article: "Frank Wykoff - The Saga of Sprinting"

HATCH, Olive - Champion relay swimmer:

1. Publicity photograph -- Olive with Frank on set - Hollywood "Local Boy Makes Good".

2. Publicity photograph - Frank & Olive chosen Royalty for PRE-0LYMPIC events.

3. Publicity photograph with Frank Wykoff promoting Olympia X in Los Angeles

HAYHURST, Norm - Coach at Glendale High School:

1. Coach Hayhurst poses with his winning Glendale High School Relay Track Team - 1927.

2. Norm Hayhurst is mentioned in the newspaper article: California State Championship - May 7, 1927 -- Modesto, California Frank Wykoff sets a new World Mark in the 220 yard dash, however, the C.I.F. throws out the time, because of a "SLIGHT WIND" allegedly blowing on Frank's back. Read a reprint of sports writer- Harry Culver's write-up on this decision. (added 2-14-03)

3. Coach Hayhurst is praised by Frank Wykoff in the newspaper article: "Glendale Plumber's Son Surprised When He Humbled Paddock" Excellent newspaper article written by Maxwell Stiles. Frank Wykoff tells the story of his first 18 years of life (biography) after he became an instant celebrity upon defeating Olympic Champion, Charley Paddock in both the 100 and 200 meter races at the 1928 Olympic trials held in Los Angeles on June 16, 1928. (added 2-9-03)

4. Having no records of birth, both Frank Wykoff and Coach Norm Hayhurst must prove that they are citizens of the United States in order to obtain a passport to Amsterdam, Holland. (unavailable)

5. Newspaper: Hayhurst is mentioned in article "Paddock Tributes Wykoff" - 9-7-28.

6. Hayhurst is interviewed in a newspaper article entitled: "Athletes (USA OLYMPICS 1928) Harmed by Boat Quarters." (1928 Olympics - Amsterdam)

7. Hayhurst mentioned in article - USA Olympic Team . . .Confined to a Floating Hotel (1928 Olympics - Amsterdam).

8. 1936 Olympic Champions Honored (added 2-12-04)

HAYNES, ( ?) (D. A. C. [Denver Athletic Club] Sprinter - 440 Meter Relay 1929)

1. Frank Wykoff, Leo Lermond, Ken Doherty, Albers, Haynes, Mauer, Paddock, Roll, Proudlock, Grumbles and Welsh are featured in a live event photo by E. O. Eisenhand of the Denver Post staff during the 1929 A. A. U. National Championship Track meet held in Denver, Colorado July 3-5. (added 11-30-04)

HEATH, Lady (1929 Jr. Olympics celebrity):

1. Celebrities add excitement to the 1929 Junior Olympics events ... including: Sig Nylander; Lady Heath; Leslie A. Henry; Boyd Comstock; Charley Paddock; Herman Brix; Bud Houser; Frank Wykoff; and Douglas Fairbanks.

HEDGES, Benjamin (High Jump)

1. Benjamin Hedges (High Jump) - included in the index of 1928 U.S.A. Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. (added 6-11-03)

HENRY, Leslie A. (1929 Jr. Olympics - Celebrity)

1. Celebrities add excitement to the 1929 Junior Olympics events ... including: Sig Nylander; Lady Heath; Leslie A. Henry; Boyd Comstock; Charley Paddock; Herman Brix; Bud Houser; Frank Wykoff; and Douglas Fairbanks

HILL, Dorothy Poynton. (California - Diving):

1. Newspaper: Olympic Athletes Presented Medals by Verdugo Breakfast Club Official 1928

2. Newspaper Photograph - "They're All Winners." 1928 Olympics Homecoming features: Marbeth Wright - Personality girl - standing left to right: Frank Wykoff, Dorothy Poynton (Hill); and Charles Paddock. (added 10-21-04)

2. Statistic results of the 1932 Olympic tally of GOLD winners Plain & Fancy High Dive.

3. Dorothy Poynton Hill Was Not Over The Hill - Sports Columnist Editor, Frederick Graham published an apology to Dorothy Hill for wrongly predicting that she would not make the 1936 American Olympic Team. (added 2-18-04)

4. Newspaper Photo: Dorothy Poynton Hill - Platform Diving Title (1936-Berlin).

5. 1936 Olympic Champions Honored (added 2-12-04)

6. Dorothy Poynton Hill -- America's High Diving Sweetheart (added 8-17-05)

7. 1956 Photo - Frank Wykoff, Parry O'Brien, Dorothy Poynton Hill and others join together to help collect funds for the USA Olympic Team (added 8-17-05)

HIRSHON, HAL (UCLA football player 1940's)

1. (Hal Hirshon is mentioned in the following article) Kenny Washington - UCLA Football Great! 1970 El Gordo Newsletter article headlined ... "Down Memory Lane" highlighted the physical plight of Kenny Washington -- who was suffering from a muscular disease, and also spotlighted Frank Wykoff's athletic achievements. (added 10-13-05)

HOUSER, Dr. L. Clarence (Bud): (Discus Throw):

1. Photograph of Dr. Houser with Olympic Athletes aboard the President SS Roosevelt (1928).

2. Placement results in the 1928 Olympics tally of winners.

3. Newspaper: Houser mentioned in L.A. Times 7-7-28.

4. Bud Houser, Southern California Track Stars that made the 1928 Olympic Team

5. (1929) The names of Fred Kelly, Charley Paddock, (Howard?) Drew, Lee Barnes, Bud Houser, and Charley Borah are highlighted in a caricature of Coach Dean Cromwell by an artist named Buel in a newspaper named "Bee." (added 8-31-04)

6. Bud Houser's name appears in a newspaper article entitled: Coast's Mighty Track Men Defend Title. (added 5-21-04)

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HUSSEY, Francis (Frank/ Sprinter - Boston College)

1. Newspaper photographs - Article: March 26, 1928 - Charley Paddock named Francis Hussey one of ten top sprinters in the United States (added 1-29-03).

2. Cartoonist Bob Coyne - "Pick The Man" - features: Charley Borah; Chester Bowman; (?) Daley; (?) French; Frank Hussey; Roland Locke; Al Miller; Charley Paddock; James Quinn; Folwell Scull: Jackson Scholz; Carl Wildermuth; and Frank Wykoff. (1928)

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