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    San Diego tonight

    Visiting San Diego tonight and would love to meet for a non-$ friendly game, at OnCue or whatever room is good. Anyone interested in entertaining a fellow AZer? Thanks.
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    Ivory ferrule & ivory joint

    Think your ivory ferrule is "clean"? Think again: http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/03/us.african.ivory/index.html The illegal ivory trade is alive and well. How you really know if your cue contributed to the decline of a species, not to mention the violence that organized crime always causes?
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    In Boston for holiday - anyone want to play?

    I'm going to try to stop by country club later tonight, and probably tomorrow night. I'll be the person you don't recognize.
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    In Boston for holiday - anyone want to play?

    Any Bostonites care to entertain a traveler who needs a break from the family? I'm in Newton until dec. 1st. Does anyone want to meet up at country club or even boston billiards to play a friendly game of 9ball? I guess I'm a "B"ish player, but I only play maybe once or twice a year...
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    In Denver - anyone want to play?

    Hi,. Just wanted to follow-up. Now only did Alex find me a game, he also let me use his cue all night! I went to table steaks and it was very nice - clean, safe-feeling, lots of players, and good food. I met another AZBer (forgot the name - sorry). Thanks again for the guidance.
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    In Denver - anyone want to play?

    Thanks for your replies. That little newsletter said there was a tournament in Aurora at Corner Pockets. Anyone know anything about it? I'll definitely go to one of these rooms. With the league at Rack Em, are there still free tables?
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    In Denver - anyone want to play?

    OK, I have not hit a ball in about two years, so don't expect anything... BUT, I am in Denver on business, and free this wed and thurs night (aug 13, 14). I'm bored and thinking it might be nice to sneak away and play a little pool. I WAS a "B" player, but I'm sure I'm completely out of...
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    Best Player that Quit Early on

    Gene was probably the funniest pool player I ever met. He had a dry wit and was a great observer. He was actually offered a scholarship to Juliard, but dropped out to play pool. I think he regretted that decision to the end. Then again, if he couldn't handle the pressure in pool, I doubt he...
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    Best Player that Quit Early on

    Sammy, what was his last name? Guzman? He used to hang around with Tony Robles and Frankie Hernandez. He was the best player of the three. When he died in a drug deal gone bad, something kind of snapped in Tony and his game shot up. Dalton was also known as Leon. I think his real name was...
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    In Boston for holiday - anyone want to play?

    Hi, I'm a "B" player in boston for a few days to visit the family. I love my family, but would also love to sneak out to play a little pool. I don't gamble on anyting more than a drink. Anyone want to hook up tonight, friday anytime, or saturday during the day? I have a car. I've met Pat...
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    where to play near winnetka / glenvue chicago

    Hi, I am a B player in chicago on business. Where would be a good, serious room near winnetka/glenvue where I could watch A players and maybe pick up a friendly, non-money game? Chris' and red shoes seems a bit far. Is there anything in this area? I hate "social", "ball-banger" rooms. I am...
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    Ft. Lauderdale area

    Hi, I know this has come up before, but I can't seem to find the old thread about the best places to play in the Ft. Lauderdale area. I know Hollywood Billiards, which is nice, but am looking for other options. Would someone mind bumping the old thread up? Also, I'll be in the area for a few...
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    IPT Players got some money today

    This former IPT contractor hasn't been paid.
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    Boston - anyone want to play?

    Thanks everyone. I'll check out the quincy poolhall.
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    Boston - anyone want to play?

    Thanks for the response. I have a car, and don't mind driving, just in case someone knows a great place within about a half hour drive of Newton. Boston Billiards seems nice during the day, but maybe a lonely place to shoot pool alone at night. I'd love to go there if someone wanted to meet up.
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