70s/80s Era Questions

[Pawlowski424]

So, here's my list of questions lol:

What was the general pocket size for pro-speed tournaments?

What were table conditions like?

I've noticed players of this era (Varner, Hall, Sigel, etc) playing with steel joint. What was the belief behind forward balanced/steel joint cues?

Is the information that's available today (pocket lines, cue ball physics, navigating the table, etc. Advanced details, so to speak), the same information as back then? If not, what has changed?

 

[gregcantrall]

Ding Dong something wrong.
Oh well slipped and fell.
Robertson vs Ding in China. Robertson forced to call out a sharking spectator. The shark attack only served to inspire him.
5-4 going to 6. It ain't over yet.

 

[gregcantrall]

Uh oh, Neal leaves open the door and Ding can even the score.
Oh no, poor crutch shot. Robertson should get out here.
What a show.
The camera work just gave the intimate look at Ding's eyes on the Break off. Just as I see in Ronnie.

 

[gregcantrall]

Another twist is the jist. Second life for Ding.
The comments by Stephen Hendry makes for the best and most complete lessons. Matchroom Live for only 5.

 

[gregcantrall]

A classic object ball - cue ball last encounter. With incredible long shots vs cueball control.

 

[gregcantrall]

What a twist to end the frame with a fluke pink. Takes us all the way. What entertainment.

 

[gregcantrall]

Easier said than done....under pressure.

 

[gregcantrall]

The Big shot......
Then Oh No
Here we go

 

[gregcantrall]

High Drama.
Ow that had to have hurt.
Dings bruised knuckles could be a factor tomorrow vs Judd Trump.

 

[maha]

greg you are turning this into just rambling. no one even knows what you are talking about and doesnt care.

 

[ShootingArts]

Some ancient books on billiards, all free. Probably get more hits searching "pool" too but a lot of junk hits. I read a chunk of a very old book a few years ago. I was amazed. Aside from a bit of wording the book could have been written yesterday.

Hu

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[George the Greek]

High Drama.
Ow that had to have hurt.
Dings bruised knuckles could be a factor tomorrow vs Judd Trump.

C"mon Trump!

 

[pt109]

greg you are turning this into just rambling. no one even knows what you are talking about and doesnt care.

Ding Junhui beat Neil Robertson hill/hill at snooker to become a finalist vs Judd Trump in a big snooker tournament.

 

[gregcantrall]

no one ev

Hmmm? Thought I had more copied. Guess that's enough for now.
I plead guilty as charged, "Rambling in the 79/80s title".
My excuse, uh Your Honor is I assumed a license to ramble after testimony.
Oooops No Excuse SIR!!!

 

[gregcantrall]

Almost forgot. What are the odds or betting line for Judd vs Ding. Going to 9? or maybe 10?

 

[gregcantrall]

Rambling is Grandfatheredin Your Honor. Is my pleasure, and I am sticking to it....not pleasure my plea (stupid spiel check)

 

[maha]

you and pt109 to serve 6 months in cell together

 

[pt109]

Some ancient books on billiards, all free. Probably get more hits searching "pool" too but a lot of junk hits. I read a chunk of a very old book a few years ago. I was amazed. Aside from a bit of wording the book could have been written yesterday.

Hu

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I had a book from 1898 called The Theory of the Ball…..can’t remember the author. A third of the book was on billiards.
I told Bob Jewett I would ship it to him if I could get it back…I lent it to a friend for his PHD thesis….lost track of each other.
……one thing I remember is the height of the rail is higher than modern rails…..a tad over 70% of the ball.
I played on Frank Taberski’s table and the contact height may have been that.

 

[pt109]

you and pt109 to serve 6 months in cell together

I get the top bunk….bitch

 

[gregcantrall]

I get the top bunk….bitch

But But Butt? What height for the rails?
Just concerned for your safety(I am OSHA trained)

 

[gregcantrall]

At 9-3 Judd definitely in the top bunk.
Bitch?