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It saddened me today to find out that the billiard community has lost a favorite son, Mike Fusco. An excerpt from my website says most from my point of view: AROUND 1977, the WPBA was a fledgling organization. Many thought that the women’s side of the sport was hopeless. For the most...

Dear AZers, Please join us in celebrating Belinda’s birthday month! Belinda Calhoun is a professional pool player who joined the women’s tour back in 1977. Now a resident of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Belinda grew up in Texas where she enthusiastically supported our sport. She was the...

Dear AZers - You may enjoy seeing the latest photos and stories about St Louie Louie Roberts, Pete Margo, Vickie Paski, Allen Hopkins, Louise Hyde Brown and Danny DiLiberto at this months issue of Pointers at http://www.billiebilliards.com/pointers.html There's also a nice bit of my history with...

Aim from a standing up position first Chris, I hardily agree with your pool tip. It is so true that you should begin aimming before you get into a shooting position. If any AZBs are interested, the most recent post on my website concerns this issue. Check it out at...

I tried to look Bonnie up on the internet to see what she's doing. I couldn't find her. I hope she has a great career in whatever she's doing. :) BTW: Currently I am teaching 2 eleven year old girls how to play. So there are still girls interested in playing pool. They have to be accompained by...

Remember Bonnie Hoffman from the WPBA tour? She found the path to the right spot on the new Pointers page at http://billiebilliards.com/pointers.html. One of my main interests in founding the Women’s Professional Billiard Association was so that females who walked into the billiard community...

Chalk is used for more than roughing the tip... Hi 1on1... I've never used Kamui chalk but it sounds like a great product according to the thread. However, in my view, you use chalk for more than preventing miscues. Please check out my article on chalking up at...

Big Pockets! See the latest episode of ‘Pointers’ with Ray Martin and Jennifer Chen (one of the first Asian Invaders) at www.BillieBilliards.com.

Thanks I appreciate the good words. Hope you stop back to my site. I have lots of history about women's pocket billiards and many photos of players from "my time". Each month I update my Pointers page and may add information to other pages. Please stop back and see me! Billie

Florence is great! Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you enjoyed the film on Florence Fuller. I would still like to see her in the WPBA Hall Of Fame. Please go to their website and get their email address. Let them know how great and deserving she is in being remembered. And urge all AZ members to...

“Machine Gun Lou,” Butera was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania in 1938. He was raised in a small coal-mining town, and was introduced to the tables in his father’s pool room at a young age. He won his first Championship title in 1973 by defeating Irving Crane. Butera’s quick fire style of play...

Hi Mike, I posted a great photo of you lagging with Allen at the 1984 Texas Open on my website, http://BillieBilliards.com; Pointers page 10. All the best, Billie

Congratulations to Danny DiLiberto who was voted into the BCA Hall of Fame on Augest 12, 2011. I have known Danny since 1974. I've admired him both as a player and a gentleman. I'm so glad he has received this esteemed honor so richly deserved. Danny you rock! Billie Billing...

Yes, that's the correct page for the photo of Joe Balsis; one of my favorite players. Did anyone check out the Steve Simpson photos? He spits out a 3 rail bank shot with his mouth! Awesome. Billie www.BillieBilliards.com

I spoke to Florence today. She's doing great! She attended her 70th high school reunion last weekend and had a blast. I told her everyone is still thinking of her and wishing her well. I would play with you gals but I can't see anymore! So glad the tour is still going strong. Billie...