T - Alpha Index

An Alpha Index of Star Athletes found within the FrankWykoff.com website. The Letter "T" includes athletes and others whose last name begins with the letter "T" -- comprised of: F. Morgan Taylor, Walter Tewksbury, Delos Thurber, Eddie Tolan, Emmett Toppino, Forrest Towns, and others.

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TALLEY, Adrian ( Sprinter - 1936 - University of Southern California)

1. Newspaper Photo in race segments -- Frank Wykoff's comeback race. Sprinters included: Al Fitch, Matt Robinson, Frank Wykoff, Vincent Reel, "Mushy" Pollack, Orville Mathews, and Adrian Talley.

TAYLOR, F. Morgan (Hurdles)

1. F. Morgan Taylor (400 Meter Hurdles) - included in the index of 1928 U.S.A. Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. (added 6-11-03)

TEMPLETON, Dink (Coach at Stanford University)

1. Dink Templeton 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)

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)

3. Cliff Dapper - Hollywood Catcher (1940) appeared in a publicity photo with Olympian, Frank Wykoff and Dink Templeton, former Stanford track coach.

TEWKSBURY, Walter (Sprinter - Pennsylvania)

1. Walter Tewksbury 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)

THOMPSON, Wilbur (U. S. C. - 1948 USA Olympic Team -- Gold - Discus)

1. Photo Gallery- Wilbur Thompson - Gold Medal Shot Put 1948

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.

THORPE, Jim (Broad Jump - Olympics 1912)

1. Warner Bros Awards Banquet 1931 (added 4-19-04)

THURBER, Delos (High Jump - Olympic Bronze Medal - Glendale CA)

1. Delos Thurber is featured four times (two newspaper photographs, and 2 newspaper articles) on page entitled: 1936 Olympic Champions Honored (1936) (added 2-12-03)

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

TOLAN, Eddie - (Sprinter - University of Michigan):

1. Vancouver Track Meet - 220 yd race - Tolan wins 1st - Wykoff - 2nd 7-13-29.

2. Close up photo of Eddie Tolan and Percy Williams at the finish line - Vancouver - 7-13-29.

3. Eddie Tolan is featured in newspaper article entitled: "Canadians Too Sporting To Favor Themselves" 7-13-29.

4. Eddie Tolan is listed in Placement results in the 1932 Olympic GOLD tally of winners.

5. Newspaper photo of Eddie Tolan: 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)

6. Eddie Tolan is mentioned in an article entitled: Sprint King to Find Throne (Percy Williams - 1929) (added 10-22-03)

7. Eddie Tolan is mentioned in a newspaper article entitle: "(Percy) Williams Hopes for a New Record" (added 10-22-03)

8. Newspaper - Wykoff named Eddie Tolan as one of his top foes in 100 yard Races (1958 interview reflections)

9. Newspaper - Wykoff named Eddie Tolan as one of his top foes in 220-yard dash.

10. Eddie Tolan is mentioned in a 1929 article -- "Starting Blocks Are Bunk" Declares Wykoff After Practice With Them." (added 11-13-03)

11. Eddie Tolan is mentioned in a 1929 article A. A. U. announced that starting "Blocks Will Not Be Used By Sprinters." (added 11-13-03)

12. Newspaper - Wykoff named Eddie Tolan as one of his top foes in 100 Meter Races (1958 interview reflections)

13. Eddie Tolan in Photo Gallery - Wykoff's University Days

TOPPINO, Emmett - (Track & Field - New Orleans):

1. Places 3rd in AAU championship - Chicago, 6-7-30.

2. Statistic results of the 1932 Olympic tally of GOLD MEDAL winners.

3. RACE: 400 Meter Relay / Wykoff - Kiesel -Toppino - Dyer.

4. 1932 Pre-Olympic Track Meet features photographs of Emmett Toppino, Lee Barnes, Ben Eastman, Vic Williams, and Herman Brix. (added 10-23-03)

5. Newspaper - Wykoff named Emmett Toppino as one of his top foes in 100 Meter Races (1958 interview reflections)

TOWNS, Forrest (Georgia - 110M Hurdles )

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

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

TRACEY, Spencer (actor)

1. Warner Bros Awards Banquet 1931 (added 4-19-04)

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