Derby City Classic video of Danny Harriman

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The stage has to be set for this one.

It is the last day of the qualifiers. Most people give themselves three days to split up their 12 tries which gives them a shot at three daily prizes.

The eighth spot, going into the final day is a 73 by John Schmidt. All his attempts are done. It does not look good for John, but halfway through the day, it is holding up.

Then in walks Danny Harriman, ticket in hand, to take all 12 attempts. John's arch enemy looks to have a good chance to unseat him, but he comes up one ball short of John's 73, with John sweating all 12 attempts.

Danny says he hasn't played straight pool in a year and has only been playing three cushion. He drove three hundred miles that day and then just started shooting.


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Thanks Dennis for posting and sharing all these great runs and matches !!

You Da Man
-Steve
 
Thanks for the video.

Hard to question the results....but 51 minutes for a 72 ball run? I guess I shouldn't talk, 64 is still my high this year.
 
Did JS give Danny any grief...like a "Doesn't beat my 73, b!tch!" lol.

Interesting to see Harriman get into three cushion. Wonder how good he will get. With his talent, and some coaching, I wouldn't be surprised if he could do some damage in a national event.
 
bud green said:
Did JS give Danny any grief...like a "Doesn't beat my 73, b!tch!" lol.

Interesting to see Harriman get into three cushion. Wonder how good he will get. With his talent, and some coaching, I wouldn't be surprised if he could do some damage in a national event.
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John, perched on a high chair against the wall between the two tables quietly watched Danny. After Danny left, he did give a pump fist. :D


Then he had to sweat Archer around 1:00 in the Morning, trying to catch him. Archer got to 71 and that was it.

There's kind of a funny story connected to that. I had been up by the front table and Bill came back to me and gave me Archer's sheet and said you finish up with Archer.

The sheet had 10 runs completed. Boxes for numbers and totals on the end. When Bill gave me the clipboard, the 11th run just had a 14 in the first box and no total on the end. I assumed that Archer had already run a rack and had just broken into the second rack. When he finished that rack, I announced 28. I did not realize that Bill had finished with attempt number 11. I was adding the 14 that Johnny got on attempt #11 to his run.

Using the extra 14, Johnny would have had a 69 when he missed, according to my figures, but in reality it was only a 55. We would have had to check the video if things had gone on a bit longer.
 
14.1 runs

Thanks for putting these out there. This is the only one I've watched but plan to watch them all. Pretty cool!
 
Sorry so slow

Cameron Smith said:
Thanks for the video.

Hard to question the results....but 51 minutes for a 72 ball run? I guess I shouldn't talk, 64 is still my high this year.
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I agree that I am playing sluggishly slow, I apolagize to the viewing audience and won't compete again unless I am more prepared, that is what happens when you never and I mean never practice. I was not prepared and should not have made the trip. Some of the more purist probably don't compete as a result of the jump cue being allowed. Allowing the 'pogo sticks' does hurt the integrity of 14.1, I just feel the need to support the game I love.
 
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Danny Harriman said:
I agree that I am playing sluggishly slow, I apolagize to the viewing audience and won't compete again unless I am more prepared, that is what happens when you never and I mean never practice. I was not prepared and should not have made the trip. Some of the more purist probably don't compete as a result of the jump cue being allowed. Allowing the 'pogo sticks' does hurt the integrity of 14.1, I just feel the need to support the game I love.
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No need to apologize Danny, if anything it's a great exhibition of your ability that you can run a 72 without any preperation. Ultimately, you do what you have to do play your best depending on the circumstances. I'd rather a slow 70 than a quick 20.
 
Cameron Smith said:
No need to apologize Danny, if anything it's a great exhibition of your ability that you can run a 72 without any preperation. Ultimately, you do what you have to do play your best depending on the circumstances. I'd rather a slow 70 than a quick 20.
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actually, the way the tables were playing, that was the high run of the day. Because it occurred after Danny's first four attempts, it was not eligible for the high run of the day awards, but it was as good as it got that day.

Had he shown up earlier when the tables were playing better, I suspect he would have qualified, even without playing for a year.
 
dmgwalsh said:
actually, the way the tables were playing, that was the high run of the day. Because it occurred after Danny's first four attempts, it was not eligible for the high run of the day awards, but it was as good as it got that day.

Had he shown up earlier when the tables were playing better, I suspect he would have qualified, even without playing for a year.
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That's incredible. I haven't played for a month and I'd be happy to hit 40 at the moment. :embarrassed2:
 
Danny Harriman said:
I agree that I am playing sluggishly slow, I apolagize to the viewing audience and won't compete again unless I am more prepared, that is what happens when you never and I mean never practice. I was not prepared and should not have made the trip. Some of the more purist probably don't compete as a result of the jump cue being allowed. Allowing the 'pogo sticks' does hurt the integrity of 14.1, I just feel the need to support the game I love.
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Danny,
Sluggishly or not, you still amaze the hell out of me!

What people mistake for stalling or slow play is actually a master of the game enthralled in his thought process. When you watch Danny's eyes, his body language, and his decision-making process, you are getting an opportunity to see a genius at work. When you know what to look for, then can you sit back, smile, and appreciate what makes Danny Harriman the champion that he is.

Oh, and by the way, Danny, I think you're too good to have to rely upon those angels in the outfield, but hey, when they're on your side, how can you lose?

:)
 
i'm with Mr. Sapolis -- this was Great to watch!

i really like videos where i have time to think out the patterns, then see what a better player does, and smile when they agree or learn when they don't.

gotta admit, i Never would have planned that kiss-in break shot. ;)
 
Thanks

Thank you all for the kind sentiments, I do think the game is more fun to watch when a player moves through the racks with a more fluid pace than mine at the DCC. I will try to do better next time, thanks also to Mr. Walsh who has helped me redistribute my 14.1 DVD.

Sincereley, Danny (The Springfield Rifle)
 
Blackjack said:
Danny,
Sluggishly or not, you still amaze the hell out of me!

What people mistake for stalling or slow play is actually a master of the game enthralled in his thought process. When you watch Danny's eyes, his body language, and his decision-making process, you are getting an opportunity to see a genius at work. When you know what to look for, then can you sit back, smile, and appreciate what makes Danny Harriman the champion that he is.

Oh, and by the way, Danny, I think you're too good to have to rely upon those angels in the outfield, but hey, when they're on your side, how can you lose?

:)
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Totally agree. I always enjoy watching Danny play. I bid you well in your billiards endeaver Danny. That game takes more talent than I'll ever even approach to having. My hat's off to you sir.

RG
 
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