You don't seem to read well, I posted to look at Reds statement about SJDs game simple as that. Glad you enjoyed the story though.
As for your math equation...it appears you cant do math or read/write very well. Also was Red in his prime or was Artie? Anyone knows in one pocket if you are a 1/2 ball to a ball better or worse you can win or lose to that guy your playing because players are capable of playing up a ball or down a ball sometimes more.
Maybe your the one that CAN'T comprehend and read! Artie was at least 1/2 to a ball better than SJD!
To make the game EVEN, seems it would be, 10/8, 9/7 for real action!