18 year old Pettit lands 100000 Pirates bonus record
18 year old Paul Pettit signs a record 100000 bonus with the Pittsburgh Pirates after high school to join their organization. The Narbonne High School star will pitch for New Orleans in the Southern Association this year and join the Pirates in 1951, with a complex pre signing deal involving agent Frederick Stephani. Pettit’s father and Stephani will manage the funds while Pettit remains under contract.
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George Pettit
Long Beach
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Stephani
VFW Tops City Loop to Lead Standings After Big Win
The Veterans of Foreign Wars won 81-34 over Armco’s Triangles to seize sole possession of first in the City League with two weeks left. Harold Texel led Armco with 22 points, followed by 18 each from Jerry Craft and Orville McQueen, and 13 from Jim Hayes. Carfax defeated Central State 50-46 despite a late rally by the opposition.
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Te McKinley
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Triangles
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Armco Plagers
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Jerry Craft
Orville McQueen
Jim Hayes
Armee
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Hanselman
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Haltscore
Election Year Liquor Permit Freeze Urged
Columbus AP reports Gov. Frank Lausche seeks a rule to issue 43 liquor licenses from November 1 of election years to January 16 the next year. Critics say outgoing administrations flood licenses before new terms. The piece cites past actions by Republican and Democratic administrations and mentions Pribilof Islands fur seal pelts figures.
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Ex-Middie's Steal Caps 60-59 Upset of Xavier
In Cincinnati Miami beat Xavier 60-59 as Carl Lansaw of Middletown sparked a comeback from 11 points down and delivered the deciding basket with 33 seconds left. Lansaw led Miami with 14 points while Xavier's Bob Alston added 13 and Gene Smith had 10.
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Queen City
Kavier
Murari
Xavier
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Middletown
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Redskins
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Hamilton Catholic
Muskies
Finnal
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Alston
Lanson
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Don Rubere
Dowah
Veterans of Foreign Wars to clash with Broadway Clowns Thursday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars basketball team hosts the Broadway Clowns Thursday at Middie Gym with Kane Tut and Jugging Joe Taylor performing halftime shows. The event features Al Schacht and Johnny Price as guests, with sideline antics expected during a near 730 PM start after a 7 PM prelim. Tickets are sold at the VFW home Als Doll House and through VFW members.
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Clashing Views Presented On Rocky Fork Flood Project
Congressman Polk of Ohio presents both sides of the Rocky Fork Creek flood reservoir debate to a House Appropriations subcommittee. Supporters say the reservoir aids flood control on the Scioto and Ohio rivers, while opponents call the plan wasteful and unnecessary.
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Pike County
Fortsmouth Co
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Widow Mary Hodges Dies at 80 in Cincinnati
Mary Collins Hodges widow of Charles W. Hodges former city editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer died yesterday at age 80. Her husband served as city editor of the Faquner from 1901 until his death in 1918.
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Trent Misses On First Ball Then Strikes In 279
Trent nearly bowls a perfect game in the Armco Wahoos League at Yankee Rd Bowl, missing a final pin on the first attempt and then firing 11 straight strikes for a 279, helping Sup Mill post a sweep over Electric Meing No. 2. The story notes other league results and top series from the same night.
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Rose Hackney
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McPadden
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Thes
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Bernie Cain
Red Lee
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