S - Alpha Index

An Alpha Index of Star Athletes found within the FrankWykoff.com website. The Letter "S" includes athletes and others whose last name begins with the letter "S" -- comprised of: Archie San Romani, Bill Schick, Jackson Scholz, Folwell Scull, William Sefton, Tom Sharkey, Murray Shultz, George Simpson, Roland Sink, Joe Sivak, Russell Slocum, Emerson Spencer, Charlie Steelman, Helen Stephens, James Stewart, Russell Sweet, and others.

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SAGER, Arthur (1928 - Javelin - Bates)

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)

SAN ROMANI, Archie (Sprinter - 1500 Meter, 1936):

San Romani is depicted in a Mullin Predicts 1936 Olympic Winners Cartoon

SAUERS (Cartoonist ): name added 10-30-04

1. Cartoonist - Sauers - On Speed Trivia -- zoom-ins include: Man - Frank Wykoff; Horse; Plane; Train; Automobile; Motorboat (1930)

2. Cartoonist Jack Sords - "Wykoff Rated Now As New California Eagle" (1930)

SCHICK, Bill (Sprinter - Harvard)

1. Bill Schick is mentioned in a reprint of a newspaper article entitled: "Wykoff As Good As Our Greatest" written by Arthur Duffey who interviewed Frank Wykoff following OLYMPIC tryout finals held in Boston, Massachusetts July 6, 1928. (added 8-25-03)

SCHMELING, Max (Heavyweight boxer)

1. Cartoonist Jack Sords - Sports Review; featuring zoom-Ins of Frank Wykoff; Charlie Root; Bill Stribling; Max Schmeling; Bobby Jones; and Cleveland vs. Boston Baseball - June 1930. added 10-30-04

SCHOLZ, Jackson (Sprinter - New York Athletic Club)

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

2. Jackson Scholz is mentioned in a newspaper article: "Glendale Plumber's Son Surprised When He Humbled Paddock" (added 2-9-03)

3. 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)

4. Jackson Scholz is mentioned in Column by sportswriter Arthur Duffey entitled DUFFEY PICKED WYKOFF TO WIN! (1928 Olympic Finals - Massachusetts) (added 8-23-03)

5. 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)

SCULL, Folwell (Sprinter - 1928):

1. 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)

2. Folwell Scull is mentioned in Column by sportswriter Arthur Duffey entitled DUFFEY PICKED WYKOFF TO WIN! (1928 Olympic Finals - Massachusetts) (added 8-23-03)

3. 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)

SEFTON, William (Pole Vault - 1936)

1. Sefton is depicted in a Mullin Predicts 1936 Olympic Winners Cartoon

2. Columnist Claude Newman's - For What It's Worth -- 1936 Olympic Expectations (added 2-13-04)

SHARKEY, Tom (Sprinter - Cincinnati Gym Club)

1. Charley Paddock named Tom Sharkey one of ten top sprinters in the United States in a newspaper article. (added 1-29-03)

SHULTZ, Murray (Sprinter - Caltech University):

1. Murray Shultz is mentioned in the newspaper article: "Wykoff Leads Powerful Team from Glendale" (added 2-12-03)

SHY, Carl (1936 Olympic Basketball Squad):

1. 1936 Olympic Champions Honored (added 2-12-04)

SIMPSON, George (track & field) Ohio State University:

1. Places 2nd in N.C.A.A. competition - Chicago 6-7-30.

2. George Simpson is mentioned in Column by sportswriter Arthur Duffey entitled DUFFEY PICKED WYKOFF TO WIN! (1928 Olympic Finals - Massachusetts) (added 8-23-03)

3. George Simpson is mentioned in a reprint of a newspaper article entitled: "Wykoff As Good As Our Greatest" written by Arthur Duffey who interviewed Frank Wykoff following OLYMPIC tryout finals held in Boston, Massachusetts July 6, 1928. (added 8-25-03)

4. George Simpson is mentioned in an article entitled: Sprint King to Find Throne (Percy Williams - 1929) (added 10-22-03)

5. George Simpson is mentioned in a newspaper article entitle: "(Percy) Williams Hopes for a New Record" (added 10-22-03)

6. George Simpson's use of starting blocks is the topic in two newspaper articles on the page --"Starting Blocks Are Bunk" Declares Wykoff After Practice With Them (June, 1929)."

7. George Simpson's use of starting blocks is again the topic in newspaper articles found on the page ...A. A. U. Disputes Foot Props (June, 1929)

8. George Simpson cannot use his starting blocks at upcoming National Championship in Denver. A. A. U. announced that starting "Blocks Will Not Be Used By Sprinters." (June, 1929)

9. Newspaper - Wykoff named George Simpson as one of his top foes in 100 yard Races (1958 interview reflections)

SINK, Roland (mile runner - U.S.C.):

1. Cartoonist - Percy Crosby? - "Dean Cromwell # 1 Coach" - features zoom-ins of: Ronald Sink; Fred Kelly; Charley Paddock; Frank Wykoff; Cromwell - Boat Fishing (1930)

2.. Photo Gallery - Parade of Champions - Roland Sink (1948 Olympics); Velma Dunn Ploessel (1936 - Diving - Silver): Ron Morris (1960 - Pole Vault - Silver); Peter Clentzos (1932 Pole Vault); Terrezene Brown (1964 - High Jump); Wilbur "Moose" Thompson (1948 Shot Put - Gold) at 4-30-05 Re-Dedication of the 1936 Olympic Oak Tree. (added 5-15-05)

SITTIG, John F (Chicago AA - 1928 - 800M)

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)

SIVAK, Joe (800 meter sprinter - 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)

SLOCUM, Russell - Glendale, CA Sprinter

(One of Wykoff's best friends during High School):

1. Photo: 1927 - Modesto - Slocum - member of the Relay Team that won State Championship title.

2. Photo: 3-16-27 - Slocum: comes in 2nd at High School track meet

3. Photo: 4-30-27 - Slocum 2nd - 100 yd / 2nd - 220 yard So. CA. State Championship.

4. Russ Slocum is mentioned in the newspaper article entitled: "Wykoff Leads Powerful Team from Glendale" (added 2-12-03)

5. Russ Slocum 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 (added 2-14-03)

6. Newspaper: Slocum mentioned in L.A. Times 7-7-28. (Olympic Tryouts)

7. Russell Slocum is photographed and mentioned as an early rival of Frank Wykoff in the newspaper article: "Glendale Plumber's Son Surprised When He Humbled Paddock" (added 2-9-03)

SMALLWOOD, Harold (USC - 440-yard dash - 1936)

. 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)

SMITH, Webb - Cartoonist:

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) (added 10-30-04)

SOPER, Charles (Chuck) (USC - Javelin 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)

SORDS, Jack (Cartoonist)

1. Cartoonist Jack Sords - Sports Review; featuring zoom-Ins of Frank Wykoff; Charlie Root; Bill Stribling; Max Schmeling; Bobby Jones; and Cleveland vs. Boston Baseball - June 1930. (added 10-30-04)

SPARLING, Ray (Football USC 1932)

1. Ray Sparling in Photo Gallery - Wykoff's University Years

SPENCER, Emerson: (Sprinter 1928)

1. 1600 Meter relay team - USA - 1928 scanned photo-stat copy of a photograph of the U.S.A. 1600 Meter relay team consisting of Ray Barbuti, Emerson Spencer, Fred Alderman, and George Baird.

2. Emerson Spencer, Charles Paddock, Frank Wykoff, Maxwell Stiles, Juan Figueroa, Col. R. J. Faneuf, Ralph Chick, and Harold Kaiser are mentioned in an article entitled: "Olympic Dash Marks Topped By Stock Car" - Los Angeles Examiner -- Durant-Star, Put Through Its Paces on Coliseum Track by Harold Kaiser, Sets Records in 100M, 200M, and 400M - beating out Human sprint records. (added 12-12-04)

3. Emerson Spencer - included in the index of 1928 U.S.A. Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. (added 6-11-03)

STALEY, Roy (USA Olympic Team 1936 - high hurdles)

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)

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

STEELMAN, Charlie (fast grammar school runner)

1. Frank Wykoff talks about Charlie Steelman -- an older 6th grade boy who could out run him at Ceritus Grammar School in Glendale, California: "Glendale Plumber's Son Surprised When He Humbled Paddock"

STEPHENS, Helen (Olympic Gold 1936 USA 100 Meters Track & Field)

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

2. Victorious Athletes 1936 Olympics (2-11-04)

STEWART, James (Track & Field - High Jump):

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

2. Jim Stewart amongst Southern California Track Stars that made the 1928 Olympic Team -- Large Individual Newspaper photographs (some active shots) of the following athletes: Bud Houser, Frank Wykoff, John Kuck, Charles Paddock, Leighton Dye, Lee Barnes, Charles Borah, Nick Carter, Levi Casey, Charles Harlow, and Bob Maxwell.

3. Newspaper photographs of Jim Stewart (high jump), Steve Anderson (high hurdles), Ken Churchill (Javelin), Eric Krenz (discus), Vic Williams (USC Relay), Frank Wykoff (100 Yard dash), and Harlow Rothert (shot-put) named as the Coast's "ALL AMERICANS" ... during a NCAA competition in 1930 at Staggs Field, Chicago.

STILES, Maxwell (Sports Writer - Los Angeles Examiner )

1. "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)

2. Emerson Spencer, Charles Paddock, Frank Wykoff, Maxwell Stiles, Juan Figueroa, Col. R. J. Faneuf, Ralph Chick, and Harold Kaiser are mentioned in an article entitled: "Olympic Dash Marks Topped By Stock Car" - Los Angeles Examiner -- Durant-Star, Put Through Its Paces on Coliseum Track by Harold Kaiser, Sets Records in 100M, 200M, and 400M - beating out Human sprint records. (added 12-12-04)

STOLLER, Sam (Track - University of Michigan)

1. 100 Meter Final - 1936 Olympic Tryouts Two newspaper photographs splitting full page images of Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, Frank Wykoff, Sam Stoller, and Marty Glickman in placement (added 2-17-04)

STRIBLING, Bill (Boxing 1930)

1. Cartoonist Jack Sords - Sports Review; featuring zoom-Ins of Frank Wykoff; Charlie Root; Bill Stribling; Max Schmeling; Bobby Jones; and Cleveland vs. Boston Baseball - June 1930. (added 10-30-04)

SWEET, Russell (Sprinter - Olympic Club of San Francisco)

1. Coast's Mighty Track Men Defend Title -- 1929 A.A.U. National Championship Denver, Colorado (July 3 - 5, 1929)-- newspaper photographs of Henry Brix, Frank Wykoff, Jimmy Demers, Charley Paddock, Ray Conger, Russell Sweet, and Leo Lermond. (added 5-21-04)

2. Newspaper photo of Russell Sweet: Eddie Tolan is named the new 1929 A.A.U. Champion in both the 100 & 220 yard dash - Denver, Colorado. Page includes newspaper action shots and a reprint of a newspaper article entitled "Wykoff Lacks Reserve." (added 8-29-03)

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