Jack Armstrong #13

A rapid-fire collection of sports trivia brings together some of the greatest names in athletic history—from Man o' War's nearly perfect racing record to Babe Ruth's unexpected success as a pitcher, Hans Kolehmainen's Olympic dominance, Gene Tunney's legendary chin, and Bob Feller's impressive no-hit achievements. Each fact highlights a remarkable moment or accomplishment that defined these athletes' careers in 1949.

When a mysterious thief targets Jason Storm's priceless collection of Revolutionary War artifacts on the Caribbean island of Nueva Malaga, Jack Armstrong and his uncle Jim Fairfield arrive to guard the valuable souvenirs—only to discover the burglar is stealing the least important items, leaving the fortune-worthy pieces untouched. As the baffling thefts continue under heavy guard, Jack must uncover why anyone would take a model Liberty Bell, a powder horn, a small drum, and a painted portrait frame, and whether the obsessive collector Pedro Curbelo is really behind the crimes.

In "Deadline for Death!", Mike O'Hara races against time to strike oil before his six-month deadline, with Harry Durant’s mob waiting to claim his land if he fails. As the final days close in, O'Hara’s progress draws dangerous attention—Durrant won’t let a breakthrough happen, no matter the cost.

Billy Fairfield and his lettermen's club buddies plan a harmless initiation, but when Principal Elmer Q. Fuddy discovers their scheme and insists on shutting it down, the situation spirals into total chaos. As Billy tries to explain what went wrong, he finds an unexpected way to restore the principal's dignity—and maybe even earn his respect.