figfifigfififigfigfififigfi THE AUGSBURGIAN figfifififiggfifigfifiggfl Red caught at his favorite pastime. “Oi, Oi, Red, I am laffing!" Tom en— joys Red’s appetite. A dear little Ford full of VVanamingo. Just four of the “Auggien cut—ups. This group of coeds does much to add to the happiness of Augsburg. “Vang” and... Show morefigfifigfififigfigfififigfi THE AUGSBURGIAN figfifififiggfifigfifiggfl Red caught at his favorite pastime. “Oi, Oi, Red, I am laffing!" Tom en— joys Red’s appetite. A dear little Ford full of VVanamingo. Just four of the “Auggien cut—ups. This group of coeds does much to add to the happiness of Augsburg. “Vang” and Arnold. the Helseth twins. A sunny summer snap of Karl at Clear Lake. Ruth, seeking a quiet rest after a heavy repast of bananas. A fine spring morning teases this group of coeds from an early morning class for a hike. @figfigfigflggfiflfififififififi 1927 1928 figflfifigfigfifififififiggfiflfifi Page 103 Show less
§Z§E§Z§Z§E§E§E§E THE AUGSBURGHAN §Z§E§E§E§Z§E§E§E Top row—Jacobsen, Halling, Nilsen, Brek-ke, Paulson, Johnson. Second row—Brenden, Lokken, Oksendahl, Berlie, Berntsen, Walstead, Gynild, Kleven. Third row—Vogt, Wold, Sverdrup, Jennie Skurdalsvold (Dzirector), Dahl, Helland, Nybroten. thural... Show more§Z§E§Z§Z§E§E§E§E THE AUGSBURGHAN §Z§E§E§E§Z§E§E§E Top row—Jacobsen, Halling, Nilsen, Brek-ke, Paulson, Johnson. Second row—Brenden, Lokken, Oksendahl, Berlie, Berntsen, Walstead, Gynild, Kleven. Third row—Vogt, Wold, Sverdrup, Jennie Skurdalsvold (Dzirector), Dahl, Helland, Nybroten. thural gatietp 1927 = 1928 Last fall there was a large group who came for “tryouts” in the Choral Society. The girls are becoming more interested every year. The Choral Society has become a permanent institution at Augsburg. It now ranks in importance with the Men’s Glee Club. Augsburg and its supporters are so closely connected that not having harmony between congregation and the school, the one influencing the other, would be very unusual. It is the intercourse of school organizations, students, and congregations, that serve as bonds to make their interests and work one. The Choral Society and the Glee Club go out into the congregations each year, and help in keeping these bonds intact. People meet us and learn to know the type of young people our school has, and what it is trying to do. Through the Choral Society they are rapidly seeing the value of coeducation. This year the girls have sung at the Homecoming program, and in several of the local churches. The annual tour, during the latter part of April and part of May includes such places as Madelia, VVindom, Adrian, Luverne, Hills, Hendricks, Monte— video, Sacred Heart, etc. It will not be as long a trip as last year on account of the lateness of the season, but “the spirit of Augsburg” is with us. §§§B§E§B§E§E§E§Z§E§E§E 1927 1928 wannmawwsr Page 64 Show less
sagasasasasasasa THE AUGSBURGIAN figfiggfifififififififigfifi Sivertson Gunderson Knutson Vik Anker-Goli mineralogical @tahuatw 1928 lt was once said by a certain speaker. that in his travels in England, he paused beside a magnificent church that was under construction. He asked one working man what he was... Show moresagasasasasasasa THE AUGSBURGIAN figfiggfifififififififigfifi Sivertson Gunderson Knutson Vik Anker-Goli mineralogical @tahuatw 1928 lt was once said by a certain speaker. that in his travels in England, he paused beside a magnificent church that was under construction. He asked one working man what he was making, and he replied that he was making mortar. The second replied . that he was making so many dollars, but the third replied that he was making a cathedral. This last man had a vision of great things, and realized that he had a purpose in life. The pastors of our nation, and of the world are the builders of today. It is their great work to kindle the spirit of the love of God in the heart of mankind and thus they are instrumental in making eternal men. lVIany of our Augsburg students have had that great vision of a work in the field of Christianity. This class of 1928 is imbued with the love of God, and has accepted His work as theirs. In preparation for that work, and for that purpose. they have attended this school. They have been taught the truths, and the views of Christian faith. Now their great work is to go out and by word and deed, carry God’s word, and preach Jesus Christ as the Savior from sin. sasasasasaeasasasasaa 1927 1928 sasssasasasatsasasaea Page 21 Show less
gfififigfififififififigfi THE AUGSBURGIAN sassszsasasasasa Top row—Ostrem, M. Gjerde, E. Christianson, 0. Knutson, H. Running. Second row—M. Mattson, Stave, Jorenby, Haga, Rasmussen, K. Sverdrup. Third row—C. Hagen, I. Saugen, A. Borrevik, Kleven, Dueland. kappa @amma 33hr: In order that the various... Show moregfififigfififififififigfi THE AUGSBURGIAN sassszsasasasasa Top row—Ostrem, M. Gjerde, E. Christianson, 0. Knutson, H. Running. Second row—M. Mattson, Stave, Jorenby, Haga, Rasmussen, K. Sverdrup. Third row—C. Hagen, I. Saugen, A. Borrevik, Kleven, Dueland. kappa @amma 33hr: In order that the various literary societies might be effective at Augsburg, most of them have a membership limit. In most of the societies, this membership is limited to twenty. This means that it is possible for nearly all of the members to participate in an evening program. Because of this membership limit, a large number of the students were unable to gain entrance into some of the older societies. As a result, and to meet the growing demands, the Kappa Gamma Rho Literary Society was organized. It now has mem— bers from all of the four college classes at Augsburg. Alexander Borrevik has the honor of being the first president of this society. It holds meetings every two weeks. Its meetings are primarily to promote literary interest. The first year of any such organization is always the hardest, but with the success of the past year, it is reasonable to expect it to be a better and more eflicient society in the coming year. samemsamw 1927 1928 gfigégfigggflgggfigfigggg Page 55 Show less
§E§E§E§E§2§E§Z§Z THE AUGSBURGIAN §E§E§E§E§Z§Z§Z§E “Ed” Myhre. Manager “Si,” Coach flaskethall thampiunsbip The basketball season 1926—1927 will always stand out in Augsburg athletics. The team was the third Augsburg representative in the Minnesota Collegiate Con- ference and won the championship... Show more§E§E§E§E§2§E§Z§Z THE AUGSBURGIAN §E§E§E§E§Z§Z§Z§E “Ed” Myhre. Manager “Si,” Coach flaskethall thampiunsbip The basketball season 1926—1927 will always stand out in Augsburg athletics. The team was the third Augsburg representative in the Minnesota Collegiate Con- ference and won the championship with eleven victories and only one defeat, incidentally winning all its eight non-conference games, including a 29—20 victory over St. Thomas. The personnel of the team included four men who had seen much service during the previous campaign: two all-state men, “Ossie” Oudal at forward and “Choppy” Crose at running guard, and then Tapager at forward, and Severson at center. John Kolesar soon 'won his spurs as running guard, making it possible to‘shift “Choppy” back to his natural forward position where he and “Ossie” could use their speed to the best advantage. “Luke” Sletten was a fixture at standing guard from the start and in addition usually jumped center. “Tappy” was shifted to center, sharing the duty with "Sever," one or the other occasionally seeing service as a forward. In addition to these six men who played nearly all the time, the team was fortified with seven substitutes: Olaf Hoff, Oswald Dahlager, lVIerrol Larson, Walter Johnson, Nels Nelson, Arthur Houser, and James Pederson. The team possessed two qualitiesthat at this writing stand out in the mind of the writer—éharmony and morale. Throughout the season, on and off the floor, in practice, and during the games, the individuals seemed to forget themselves in their consideration for. the welfare of the team. The ability of the “Auggies” to come from behind to win, and its steady play when the going became hard, marked the 1926-1927 team as a winner. The outstanding games were those with St. Olaf and Gustavus. In one of the greatest games played on the University Armory floor, St. Olaf won 36-30, thereby becoming the only team to defeat the “Auggies.” The final game of the season at St. Peter was a fitting climax for a great season. Augsburg had won out at Minneapolis 24—20, overcoming a 15-9 handicap at half time. Victory was needed to assure first place; defeat meant a tie for high honors with St. Olaf. The “Gusties” ran up a lead of 6-0, but the “Auggies” launched a counter drive and throughout the game the play was of the fastest. Only twice was the margin more than two points; once already mentioned and once toward the last the “Auggies” were ahead 27-23, only to have the score tied, free throws completing the score. giving Augsburg the game 29-28 and the state championship. Such was the record of the team, a tribute to “Si” Melby, their coach. But more than that, the spirit which he was largely responsible for instilling into the boys stands as a tribute to “Si” Melby, the man. §B§E§E§2§E§E§E§E§E§E§Z 31927 1928 sasaasaazsasaaaag Page 83’ Show less
fifififigfigfififififififi THE AUGSBURGIAN mgmmmw JOHANNEs L. NYDAHL GEORGE SVERDRUP H. N. HENDRICKSON College Librarian President ’ I’rafcsxar of His/ow and Latin Profnsor of 0M Tux/mum! chifirar ANDREAS HELLAND LARS LILLEHEX GERDA MORTENSEN’ I’rafcxsal' of anu Tex/amen! Professor of Church Hislory Duau a].... Show morefifififigfigfififififififi THE AUGSBURGIAN mgmmmw JOHANNEs L. NYDAHL GEORGE SVERDRUP H. N. HENDRICKSON College Librarian President ’ I’rafcsxar of His/ow and Latin Profnsor of 0M Tux/mum! chifirar ANDREAS HELLAND LARS LILLEHEX GERDA MORTENSEN’ I’rafcxsal' of anu Tex/amen! Professor of Church Hislory Duau a]. W’amen Theology §§E§E§E§E§E§E§E§E§E§E 1927 1928 wwwwwm Page 11 Show less
§B§E§E§Z§E§E§E§Z THE AUGSBURGIAN wowszszsg QEnIIege, 1928 RALPH HALVORSON Wanamingo, Minnesota Wanamingo High School. 1924. Orchestra 3. 4: Football 3. 4. "Tim! all-soliciting, overpowering lure”, TIM Iorsin of flu) soul—flu.- IliunL'r-Ilcll.“ GORDON HANSON Baldur, Manitoba Clanwilliam High... Show more§B§E§E§Z§E§E§E§Z THE AUGSBURGIAN wowszszsg QEnIIege, 1928 RALPH HALVORSON Wanamingo, Minnesota Wanamingo High School. 1924. Orchestra 3. 4: Football 3. 4. "Tim! all-soliciting, overpowering lure”, TIM Iorsin of flu) soul—flu.- IliunL'r-Ilcll.“ GORDON HANSON Baldur, Manitoba Clanwilliam High School. 1919. Lambda Epsilon Phi 4: Aletheia 2. 3. 4: Writers' C111!) 4: Echo Staff 2. 3. 4: Gym Team 3. Captain 4: Hockey 4: Iota Chi Sigma 4. "I am manmrh of all I sum/fly, .l’ly lig/ll there is none )0 dispute." LOUIS HANSON Camrose, Alberta Hockey 3. 4'. Baseball 2. 3. 4. "He [Hill a 'womlm'fI/l MIMI [or packing [hang/u [10512, and [enduring it [Jar/able." RUTH HANSON Prince Rupert, British Columbia Lake Mills High School. 1922. Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4: Debate 3. 4: Echo Staff 2. 3. 4: Augsburgian 4: Press Club 3. 4: Students' Council 1: Iota Chi Sigma 4: W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Speaker. "Why is if l/mx? Who] is the reason of this IIHISML’NS?U IRENE HELLAND Minneapolis, Minnesota Minnehaha Academy. 1924. W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: W. A. A.: Echo Stall 1: Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4: Students' Society 4. "Small beginnings males gloat endings." OLE HELLAND Minneapolis, Minnesota Augsburg Academy. 1924. Summer session Valley City Normal. 1925-1926. Lambda Epsilon Phi 4. “Far lift is a solicit: mallcrl" ARNOLD HELSETH Minneapolis, Minnesota Bisbec High School. 1924. Glee Club 3: Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4: Baseball: 2. "No man’s knowlca'gc hL'I’L' can go bnyoml his experience.” EVANGELINE HELSETH Minneapolis. Minnesota Bisbec High School. 1924. W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: W. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4: Echo Stat“ 4. "A good hear! is batter I/um all [he heads in the world." MINA HJELMELAND Landa. North Dakota Landa High School. 1924. W. S. G. A. l. 2. 3. 4: W. A. A. 3. 4: Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4. "She's all l/lal's honest, honorable, and fair." LEONARD HERMANSON Capron. Illinois Basketball. Trainer 4. "T1114;- rwilritism is no! ignolalc." smegwsmsmsm 11927 1928 sassmmmsmsw Page 29 Show less
sagasasasasasasa THE AUGSBURGIAN weasasasasasasa 21—Hindu speaks to l\Iission study group. 23—St. Thomas defeats “Auggies.” 24—26—Student Volunteer Convention at St. Peter. 28—For once Gordon admits that he has no reason! 29—Leap Year day. No casualties. What a relief! MARCH l—“Beggars' Opera’y... Show moresagasasasasasasa THE AUGSBURGIAN weasasasasasasa 21—Hindu speaks to l\Iission study group. 23—St. Thomas defeats “Auggies.” 24—26—Student Volunteer Convention at St. Peter. 28—For once Gordon admits that he has no reason! 29—Leap Year day. No casualties. What a relief! MARCH l—“Beggars' Opera’y Now we know they are in our midst! 9—George T. speaking of love: “I’ve had many close shaves, but you wouldn’t know it.” ll—Martin introduces a new suicide song: “Nu skal jeg gaa og hrenge mig. Rundt nakken av en ven av mig." l7—McMur1‘y College of Texas meets our debaters. lS—Boys’ Glee Club appears at the debate with Knut as soloist in the Chinese March. 19—Mina exercises art of elocution in Department of Gastronomy on her birthday. 24—Senior Girls find the Municipal Hikers l‘very charming.” 29—Very unusual day! “Hermie” goes to class, but takes his favorite pillow along. 30—Senior Hike—Some girls cheat and get a lift—Street car service back. 3l—Blistered feet and many groans. 31—Athletic Banquet at Y. M. C. A. APRIL l——“Blossom” is all excited over her telephone call in the wee hours of the morning. Her special delivery told her the why and wherefore. 3—Gym Meet—Peter can certainly imitate the monkey and the cat. 6-10—Easter vacation. Jolly Christmas weather! lZ—Much weeping and wailing to be heard. Choral Society starts tour. l4—Even Miss Wold admits she is lonesome now. The Boys’ Glee Club leaves for a sixteen day tour. 13—Friday—The superstitious were not disappointed—the snow storm came. l9—The Choral Society returns to gladden some few hearts. Fellow students are delighted to see Bill Everson putting on weight again. Zl—Vally assumes position as Gay’s interpreter at French plays. 22—And then Gordon took to playing on the campus. 2-’!-—The Head of the English Department rides to the photographers in the rumble seat. 28—Duds and Vally hostesses to Cap and Gown girls. 29—Silence reigns in the dining hall. Gertrude Vogt is absent. asusasaeasasasasaeasa 1927 11928 fifififigfigfififififififififififififififi Pay: 97 Show less
sausaweam THE AUGSBURGJIAN samaaaeasaa iBrugresg at ngshurg To a great many progress means financial increments in the way of bonds, legacies, and endowments. l\/Iany friends will sympathize with Augsburg when I say that the pressing problem with our institution has been the financial one,... Show moresausaweam THE AUGSBURGJIAN samaaaeasaa iBrugresg at ngshurg To a great many progress means financial increments in the way of bonds, legacies, and endowments. l\/Iany friends will sympathize with Augsburg when I say that the pressing problem with our institution has been the financial one, especially during these last years of general financial distress and bank failures throughout the North- west. Augsburg is, nevertheless, to be congratulated because it has a history which is the best treasury of any college. I feel assured that if the faculty and trustees were offered a large sum of money on the condition that they would give up the history of Augsburg and give away the inspiration and potency of this history, they would answer in the negative, and justly so. Augsburg has evolved out of our own needs and has proved its usefulness by fur- nishing our church, state, and society with an army of well-trained men and women— a group of workrs unequalled in beneficent influence by any other group of equal numbers in our history. This is due to the spirit that has prevailed in this institution by the high and noble type of teachers engaged to carry on the work. Physical expansion is not always an index to progress, there are other factors more indicative of school progress than this. Magnificent buildings with equipment and apparatus commensurate can not alone build a college, but when an institution like Augsburg can more than double its attendance in a few years, we see the real and promising germ of an institution of learning. The fact that there has been a fair increment in the number of students each year is a conclusive proof that Augs’burg has something worth while to offer as a college. To be more specific, the name “Augsburg” is better known in our land today than ever before. The name “Augsburg” has even appeared in the foreign press together with a picture of the members of the Augsburg hockey team. Very few colleges have had the honor of having had a team chosen to represent the U. S. in the World Olympic Contest. It might be said in parenthesis, that it was in no way the incom— petency of the team that was responsible for the complications that took place among the members of the Olympic committee. In the state, Augsburg has climbed to the front in athletics. The hockey team has held the championship for the last two years and the basketball team won the medal last year and was at the heels of the champions this year. An Augsburg graduate has had no difficulty of late to secure from the State Department of Education a state teacher’s certificate without examination. This makes Augsburg graduates eligible without examination to positions like teachers and principals of high schools and even superintendent of city schools. This has been accomplished "by an enriched curriculum with courses in psychology and education to meet the state requirements—a fine piece of work on the part of the president and faculty. We cannot expect the teaching body to continue to improve instruction, to multiply the number of academic courses, to add laboratory courses, commercial courses, music courses and the like Without additional funds. More teachers, more apparatus, larger general as well as departmental libraries are concomitants of multiplication of courses. They are absolutely necessary and cannot be secured without money in this day and age of ours. We all hope that our board of trustees will be able to make liberal appropriations for such indispensable additions to our school immediately. While we join hands with other institutions, both public and private, in deploring the fact that money has not been available for necessary buildings to take care of the increased student body, yet we are cognizant of the fact that a new campus has been acquired for a new and larger Augsburg. The tract of land adjoins the city limits. A ‘better sight for a campus would be difficult to locate. On the basis of the progress made the last few years, it is easy to predict that the next decade will witness a grander era than ever before. S. O. SEVERSON. wwmaaww 11927 11928 wuwuuwgu Page 68 Q- Show less
'gfigfififififigfigfififi THE AUGSBURGIAN figggfifififlfifigfiggfifi “Rudy” and “Vange” taking one of their numerous rests on the Senior hike. “Gussie” smiles for the camera man. Bernie sneaks out between classes to take a picture. The camera man forgot his rattle, so “Si” forgot to smile. Like all women “Mugs” and... Show more'gfigfififififigfigfififi THE AUGSBURGIAN figggfifififlfifigfiggfifi “Rudy” and “Vange” taking one of their numerous rests on the Senior hike. “Gussie” smiles for the camera man. Bernie sneaks out between classes to take a picture. The camera man forgot his rattle, so “Si” forgot to smile. Like all women “Mugs” and Marie are inquisitive. “Auggie” stars—how we miss them! Academites. “Jean” poses at the fountain of youth. Valborg poses for Virgil, but not the one we associate with Cicero. :) A representation of those that took part in the “Frosh”—“Soph” field meet. “PK smemsasasmmrea 1927 1928 Wflflfifififififigfigfigfigfigfi Page 108 . .,.LA___44 -44 .9 Show less
gaggeagagamaga THE AUGSBURGJIAN §E§Z§Z§E§Z§Z§Z§Z MAY l—Glee Clwb returns and Jessie resumes her practice of appearing at class fifteen minutes early. 3—lota Chi Sigma installation of Echo Staff. S—Junior—Senior Banquet—Orrie’s annual date. (Ed Myhre celebrates first anniversary.) Augsburgian goes... Show moregaggeagagamaga THE AUGSBURGJIAN §E§Z§Z§E§Z§Z§Z§Z MAY l—Glee Clwb returns and Jessie resumes her practice of appearing at class fifteen minutes early. 3—lota Chi Sigma installation of Echo Staff. S—Junior—Senior Banquet—Orrie’s annual date. (Ed Myhre celebrates first anniversary.) Augsburgian goes to press. The mist grows heavier and we see the future very dimly. But spring is here and young men’s fancies have a way all their own. Groups will most probably take their hot dogs and go out into the wilds to devour them; Tom will in all probability continue to saunter along in his characteristic way; and we feel safe in saying that Orrie will find new fields to delve in when the Augs‘burgian is completed. A Senior Class day must be, and with 42 chances for graduation exercises we dare prophesy that these events will come to pass: JUNE 3—Baccalaureate. S—Academy Commencement. 6—College Commencement. 7—Closing Exercises of Theological Seminary. Alumni Day. figfigfifigfififififififififififififigfi mi? 11928 magagawgamagm Page 98 Show less
§E§E§§§E§E§§§E§E THE AUGSBURGIAN usesasrmaeasa nggie «Ethan; Martin Olson, who is president of the Glee Club, smiles for the camera-man. The president of the Choral Society, Ellen Gynild, sitting in one of her favorite places. Arthur Erdahl is the president of the student body. Ruth Hanson, who... Show more§E§E§§§E§E§§§E§E THE AUGSBURGIAN usesasrmaeasa nggie «Ethan; Martin Olson, who is president of the Glee Club, smiles for the camera-man. The president of the Choral Society, Ellen Gynild, sitting in one of her favorite places. Arthur Erdahl is the president of the student body. Ruth Hanson, who has been honored by the Seniors as Class Speaker. The first Augsburg representative in the state aquatic tournament, Blix. From the left to the right we have— Kolesar, who piloted the basketball team. Captain “Lars,” who led the gridiron squad, and Houser, who will succeed “Lars.” In the lower corner we have “Luke,” who will captain the 1928-1929 “bas— keteers.” On the right is “Clem,” who is manager of the Echo. weaszswwwsa 1927 1928 sausasaeaewaamsa Page 104 Show less
swemsmsm THE AUGSBURGIAN samenesszszsa Swensen, Gynild, Helseth, Berlie, Brekke, Hagen, Christensen. m. g). @. g. With the advent of coeducation at Augsburg, arose the need of a new organiza- tion. The Women’s Self Government Association has united the women students for the purpose of social and... Show moreswemsmsm THE AUGSBURGIAN samenesszszsa Swensen, Gynild, Helseth, Berlie, Brekke, Hagen, Christensen. m. g). @. g. With the advent of coeducation at Augsburg, arose the need of a new organiza- tion. The Women’s Self Government Association has united the women students for the purpose of social and spiritual fellowship, and of self-government. This or- ganization sponsors weekly religious meetings among the girls and special services on such occasions as Thanksgiving and Mother’s Day. It has taken the initiative in social activities and has arranged all school parties, banquets, and receptions. A social director has been elected to supervise these increased duties, but the W. S. G. A. has retain-ed its place in the support of student activities. > It is in the field of self—government that this association finds its main value. It has recently been reorganized to give more independence to the students. Matters pertaining to dormitory rules and regulations are now under the supervision of house councils and house presidents. There is also a non-dormitory council which serves in the same capacity for the increasing number of girls living off campus. Among its projects the W. S. G. A. includes the purchase of a piano for one of the dormitories. Such is the purpose and such are the activities of the W. S. G. A. flgfififigfifififififififlgfififififi 1927 192.8 uuuuuutyuumfi Page 57 Show less
weasaaearezsa THE AUGSBURGIAN§E§E§Z§E§E§E§E§E Top row—Coach Ascher, Winther, Oudal (Capt), Pihlstrom, Nelson. Second row—Olson, Severson, Kolesar, Crdse, Houser, Johnson. Third row—Hanson, Larson, Hoff. Aasen, Winther. flaseball 1927 In its second year of inter-collegiate competition, the spring... Show moreweasaaearezsa THE AUGSBURGIAN§E§E§Z§E§E§E§E§E Top row—Coach Ascher, Winther, Oudal (Capt), Pihlstrom, Nelson. Second row—Olson, Severson, Kolesar, Crdse, Houser, Johnson. Third row—Hanson, Larson, Hoff. Aasen, Winther. flaseball 1927 In its second year of inter-collegiate competition, the spring of 1927, the Augsburg baseball team emerged from a stiff series of games with an average of 500 per cent, and second in rank in the Minnesota Conference standings. Only the four schools were entered—Augsburg, St. Olaf, Gustavus Adolphus, and St. Johns. There was a marked improvement in team—work ‘over that of the first year. The infield functioned with clock-like regularity and precision; the outfield was ever ready in scooping up the ball and placing it effectively. The Auggie weakness rested in the pitching staff and in the team’s ability to bat consistently. Nevertheless, the 500 average shows an improvement over; the first year also in batting. Herman Ascher, a former University of Minnesota star, coached the team. Knowing all the finer points of baseball (Ascher plays professional ball in the sum— mer and is now playing with the Indianapolis Club) he developed a team of capable ball players. Only more experience is needed to add the consistency necessary for a championship baseball club. Time alone, together with conSistent practice, can perfect a machine. Augsburg is working with the hope that time will bring into the limelight, a Maroon and Grey baseball team of championship calibre. The marked progress forward in these two years of competition inspires us with the belief that a championship will be tucked under Augsburg colors in the near future. samaaarareaam 1927 1928 warmersawsasaa Page 88’ Show less