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2 unusual facts about Winchester Osgood


Winchester Osgood

Without re-sighting the artillery piece, Osgood’s second in command Major Frederick Funston gave the order to fire the gun and the shell hit one of the blockhouses.

After much hard fighting and a brilliant charge led by Colonel Mario García Menocal, the largest fortification was taken.


William A. Walsh

His starts included shutout victories over Northwestern and Chicago Medical, but the team suffered a controversial defeat at the hands of Indianapolis Artillery, who featured Winchester Osgood at halfback, despite questions surrounding the former All-American's eligibility.


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