American sprint runner who became the first person to appear in an Olympic sprint final in three different Olympic Games—1920, 1924, and 1928; Scholz won gold in the 4x100-meter relay in Antwerp, and a gold (200-meter) and silver (100-meter) at Paris. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, October 23, 1982. Letter to Barry Solomon, answering a series of four questions, in full: "1) My most memorable race was, of course, the 200 meters in the 1924 Olympics. 2) I did not compete with Abrahams or Liddell either before or after the Olympic games. 3) I was not trained by a private coach. My coaching came from the University of Missouri and the New York Athletic Club. 4) I have not seen Chariots of Fire and have no urge to see it. I do not care to see myself portrayed in a role which, from what I hear, is far from accurate." Scholz makes a single handwritten emendation to the text. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Scholz's own hand.
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