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A new player in town asked me if I wanted to play him some 9 ball sets. I said sure. He asked how much did I want to bet. I told him I didn't ever ask anyone to bet. The poolroom got quiet as many eyeballers wanted to know the game. The new guy said quite loudly "Well, you're not going to play...

If we could re-rack and have Danny play Grady in the 70s or 80s, I'd bet my house on DeLiberto, no matter the game. Danny played against players like Jimmy Moore, Babe Cranfield, Irving Crane, Luther Lassiter, Jimmy Caras, Mike Eufemia, Frank McGown and others that didn't miss very often. Grady...

US Army 1968 Fort Bragg. I routinely took a debt collector with me when I hit the Battalion Day Room. I had many that thought they weren't going to pay up. My collector was a logger from Oregon, big fellow loaded with muscles and a mean look on his face. They always offered the money right away...

Playing in the 70s and 80s didn't include carbon fiber shafts and jump sticks. You had to be mindful of deflection on many shots, calculate aim and spin. They knew when to avoid excessive english and too much speed. They maintained self control, knowing consistency and making the right decision...

One of the best rollout matches I ever saw was in Syracuse, NY. Gary Pinkowski was in the hot seat and Mike Wallace had to beat Pinky twice in races to 11. Each set went 10-10 with Mike Wallace winning both sets. Amazing play and tough shots fired in every rack. Wallace, a great straight pool...

Tournament mental focus requires a higher level of concentration for me, which is not difficult. I've taken down some well known pros in tournament matches over the years too. I always thought "I'd better shoot the balls in before this guy does." Suddenly you realize the score is 6-2 in a race...

Pool cue tips are a lot like fishing lures. Lures and all sorts of tackle are designed to catch fishermen. "Oh, lets put a red pad under the tip and a yellow ring around it." "This puppy is 7 layers...made by exquisite craftsmen in Japan...only $27.50 each." "Look out for fakes." "Lets make a...

That's like the old tavern rule; it has to go in clean. Yes and after the shot when you call foul, I'll stuff your head in the side pocket without hitting a rail.

Handicaps in a tournament are for the guys that won't take their skirt off and play anyone even. Years ago if you asked for a spot, they'd tell you to go to the Boy's Club and play.

I've bought several piloted shafts, Mezz Wx900 and Jacoby Ultra and they did not ft my Scruggs without filing and sanding a little on the insert. Flat faced shafts play just fine too.

No jump cues. No commentators that have never played pool. No "house rules" that go against BCA rules. No entry into a tournament after the draw. No handicaps...take your skirt off and play even. No referees that have zero knowledge of pool rules. Couldn't hold it to 3.

Google FedEx stealing packages and see what pops up. Commonly stolen is baseball cards sent to California to be graded for value. Since your cards have not been graded and appraised, your insurance claim will be zippo.

How much did the Heroin add to his game? Zero respect for players that died from Heroin. George SanSouci, those close to him verified it was Heroin, yet the pool world likes to glorify an addict. Commentators praise them and you wonder why big money sponsors turn away from pool.

"He's cob-webbing the shot." (Taking so long to decide, that a spider wove a web over the pocket.) I nicknamed a local player "Cobweb" and the name stuck. He's a really nice fellow, but I duck the slow crawlers. I want to pocket more than 8 balls an hour.

I wrap the ferrule with 3M Nylon fiber tape and use sandpaper strips. I change the tape as soon as it shows signs of wear. I wrap the ferrule and I'm selective in which grade of sandpaper to use. 1/2" to 1" strips. Patience is what makes it turn out perfect. If pool is a big part of your life...