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    The Whole Joint Got Hustled

    It sounds almost impossible, but while searching around the internet, I guess I have to stick with the qualifier "almost". For sure there are people who can throw cards the length of a bowling alley and MUCH farther. And for sure there are some accurate throwers. I guess it seems plausible at...
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    Can we talk nerves?

    Someone mentioned sugar levels. Surely there are chemicals that will make you more or less nervous (which may or may or not directly turn into better or worse performance). So know those chemicals. For example, I have found that caffeine is definitely a no no before matches for me personally...
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    What Happens to Your Stroke at a Certain Age?

    I'm only 50, but used to play in a straight pool league with a lot of older guys. It is a biological fact that our physical abilities decline with age. So yes, sooner or later this is going to impact your game in a measurable way. How and when that happens is largely a matter of your particular...
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    You know you're addicted to pool when....

    when. . . You start playing at the age of 12 and can't keep your mind on anything else. Your school work goes by the wayside as you convince yourself that you can be somebody. Despite losing often, you think that practicing harder, buying new equipment or talking to experts will help you be a...
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    Gold Crown VI now on BrunswickBilliards web site

    Another thought. I consider the design elements of the VI to be more modern. The curves on the rails and corner castings for example. However, is that really what someone interested in the Gold Crown brand is looking for (e.g. see all the reactions in this post)? To me, "Gold Crown" speaks to...
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    Gold Crown VI now on BrunswickBilliards web site

    I agree that the V looks better. And that's not just because I have one. I noticed in the Brunswick site for the 6.that the rail color is different from the skirt. It all sure looks photo shopped. It's funny to see the V right above the 6 on that website. It overshadows the 6. I have never had...
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    Re The Nagy story

    Means different things for different people. But in general. . .accomplished, competent player. Perhaps could play pro level pool, but does not attempt to make it a full time profession, although may compete in professional events periodically and do fairly well (and thus get "paid"). Has a...
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    Re The Nagy story

    Damn, now I AM worried I'll get sued for posting that thing!!
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    Re The Nagy story

    The author writes the story with direct quotes from Gene like they are talking to each other. I'm not familiar with this news paper, but it would either be gross negligence or more like fraud if the reporter had never met or talked with Gene
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    Object Ball Contact Point Adjustment

    Jewett is right, as always. It's really whatever works for you. I'm surprised that people are always searching for some magic formula for where the contact point objectively exists out there on the object ball. The right contact point is determined by your brain's perception of the contact point...
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    Billiards article found. It WAS about Nagy - Part 1

    As I mentioned previously, I'm starting classes at a community college next week. Someone recommended that I try the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature. I tried that, but it required a subscription, so no luck. So I went to the college library website where I am attending and what do you...
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    Best Player that Quit Early on

    If you're looking for the reason Nagy quit at the young age of 27, here is a nice article about it. http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=466839
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    Billiards article found. It WAS about Nagy - Part 1

    Billiards article found. It WAS about Nagy - Part 2 "I had my first amphetamine when I was 22. I was playing in Georgia and missing everything in sight. So afterwards this guy came over and said, 'You want some heart, kid. Here.' And he handed me two Christmas Trees. I had them for breakfast...
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    Billiards article found. It WAS about Nagy - Part 1

    For those of you who were following my previous thread about finding an old billiard article about a guy who went mad playing pool. . .I found it and here it is. Hopefully I'm not breaking some law copying it here. OK, it might not be clinical insanity, but Nagy's pain is one that many fellow...
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    Happy Birthday RKC!

    Always thankful for the prodigious and knowledgeable contributors to AZB and billiards in general, including RKC. Thanks and best wishes!!
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