(1870 – 1944) was an American novelist who wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys, creating highly readable and idealistic stories that taught about the importance of sports, teamwork, and school spirit. Over his career, Barbour produced more than 100 novels as well as a number of short stories. He was the winner, along with George Randolph Osborne, of Life Magazine’s Shortest Story Contest, which culminated with a publication of these works in 1916.
George Randolph Osborne I could find no substantial information on George Randolph Osborne. He was the winner, along with Ralph Henry Barbour, of Life Magazine’s Shortest Story Contest, which culminated with a publication of these works in 1916.
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