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April 11, 1945
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Leo Vanasse, a temporary exile from Putnam, wins the pocket billiards championship in a playoff among the top 10 players from approximately 4,000 Navy Yard civilian employees in South Vallejo, California, receiving a $100 War Bond as prize.
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Vanasse Keeps Putnam
Tops In Sport World
You just can't keep Putnam out of the headlines and from tops rating throughout global current events, whether it be in gallantry honors with the armed forces, civilian wartime production, or in the sports world.
From far-off South Vallejo in sunny California, basking in reflected rays of the Golden Gate, word comes this week that Leo Vanasse, temporary Putnam exile, has just won the pocket billiards championship from a playoff entry of 10 best pool players among the approximately 4,000 Navy Yard civilian employees from throughout the United States. In addition to the coveted honor, the championship prize was a $100 War Bond.
Tops In Sport World
You just can't keep Putnam out of the headlines and from tops rating throughout global current events, whether it be in gallantry honors with the armed forces, civilian wartime production, or in the sports world.
From far-off South Vallejo in sunny California, basking in reflected rays of the Golden Gate, word comes this week that Leo Vanasse, temporary Putnam exile, has just won the pocket billiards championship from a playoff entry of 10 best pool players among the approximately 4,000 Navy Yard civilian employees from throughout the United States. In addition to the coveted honor, the championship prize was a $100 War Bond.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Billiards Championship
Leo Vanasse
Navy Yard
Putnam
War Bond
What entities or persons were involved?
Leo Vanasse
Where did it happen?
South Vallejo, California
Story Details
Key Persons
Leo Vanasse
Location
South Vallejo, California
Event Date
This Week
Story Details
Leo Vanasse wins pocket billiards championship in playoff against top 10 players from 4,000 Navy Yard employees, earning $100 War Bond.