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Jan. 28, 1946

Pontiac, Ill. (SION)--Flanagan was awarded the first selection in the inaugural Livingston County League draft today.

"This is an exciting time for the people of Flanagan and for the LCL," said Falcons manager Steve O'Neil.

The official draft order is:

1. Flanagan Falcons
2. Long Point Pirates
3. Blackstone Bears
4. Pontiac Indians
5. Forrest Trappers
6. Graymont Giants
7. Fairbury Hawks
8. St. Paul Saints
9. Odell Rams
10. Cornell Cardinals
11. Cullom Chargers
12. Saunemin Eagles
13. Emington Patriots
14. Dwight Trojans
15. Cayuga Braves
16. Chatsworth Blue Jays

The top ten picks, as rated by SION are:

1. Curt Simmons, 16 year-old starting pitcher out of high-school.
2. Ferris Fain, 24 year-old first baseman out of college.
3. Ted Kluszewski, 21 year-old first baseman out of college.
4. Willie Jones, 20 year-old third baseman out of college.
5. Don Johnson, 19 year-old starting pitcher out of high-school.
6. Lou Brissie, 21 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
7. Al Rosen, 22 year-old third baseman out of college.
8. Larry Doby, 22 year-old center fielder out of college.
9. Mel Parnell, 23 year-old reliever out of college.
10. Duke Snider, 19 year-old center fielder out of high-school.