The attached picture went by on Ebay in a January 1st, 1945 Life Magazine. Ponzi had won the straight pool championship in 1943. I met Joe Procita at the Palace around 1967 when I was almost steered into a one pocket game with him. I saw Fitzpatrick play later, probably in San Jose.
From the 1970 US 3-C championships program:
From the 1970 US 3-C championships program: