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    Which spot would you pick, and why?

    According to a cheesy simulation I'm trying to put together... Between two champions, giving the eight would make you about a 7:6 dog. Between two APA 7's, giving the eight would make you about a 4:3 dog. Between two APA 4's, giving the eight would make you about a 3:2 dog. Between two...
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    New game: 8-ball Surrender

    I wasn't trying to be a smart ass there, but I guess it may have come cross that way. My appologies to everyone in the group - except the lawyers, of course. Yes, by all means do as you please. Hickok
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    New game: 8-ball Surrender

    I just checked with my attorneys. They've informed me that since Surrender is not legally a 'drill', to represent it as such would be like "wagering on the number of worms in the can". Those bastards never seem to be able to give me a straight answer. Anyhow, nice web site there! Good luck...
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    New game: 8-ball Surrender

    If this your own idea, I'd say you're odds on to take down the 2006 AZ First Place New Game Idea Trophy or 2AZFPNGIT as the nits would spell it. I do like the sound of it. This could give someone like me a chance to run the table once in a while. Maybe. Interesting... We'll definately give...
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    New game: 8-ball Surrender

    Yesterday at my customary Wednesday afternoon game of pool with an old buddy, I suggested we try a new twist on the game of 8-ball. We both enjoy games of strategy - chess, cards, you name it - and it's not unusual for one of us to come up with something new to try. 8-Ball Surrender: A. Your...
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    Mathematically challenged gambler

    My opponent offers me "3:2 on my money" playing 9-ball. I suggest "races to 3, 1 on the wire" instead. Since I'm not the world's greatest mathematician I use Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate gambling propositions when possible. According to my simulation, the above two propositions are not...
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    Poolhalls in St Louis

    Not really "in the city" but... http://www.teachersbilliards.com/
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    Tangent Line conundrum

    The initial direction of the cueball after contact is 90 degrees to the line taken by the object ball. Right? I've been playing a long time and have learned (the hard way) to expect an angle closer to 86 degrees. Four degrees isn't much. But on stun shots with a pocket 3 or 4 diamonds away...
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    Relations/Your Forum Name

    After my wife took this candid photo of me it was a no-brainer.
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    Mr. Lucky?

    A drifter (with a hard luck story) showed up at the pool hall about a month ago. He's there all day, all night, frequently leaves for an hour or so but always returns. He's pleasant, polite, quiet, about 50. He drinks, but not much. He never offers to help with table time. He's tried to...
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    What is a nice thing to say when you beat someone?

    Before the match, I'll tell the truth: "Let's put on a show for everybody." If I lose, I usually lie: "Thanks for the lesson!" If I win, I wait for them to come to me. If they say something lame like 'good match', I respond with a simple "thank you".
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    Mosconi Cup - Strickland

    If I'm going to have to suffer through 40 min of beer and deodorant ads to see 20 min of pool playing, I want to be entertained. And as amazing as it is, seeing top pros running rack after rack after rack, it tends to put me asleep. I want to hear McCready talk it up. I want to see Strickland...
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    The Biggest Problem With Pool

    Bernie, You like soft classical music, red wine, fine cigars, and many certified instructors on hand? You and me both buddy. I'll meet you there as soon as I get my Harley and dinette set paid off.
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    A problem with IPT success

    Tom and I were talking about the IPT yesterday during our weekly one-hole match: TW> I think it's good for pool. me> Everyone seems to think so... It's good for the pros I guess. TW> It's good for everybody! Look what's happend to poker. Everyone wants to play now. Publishers are selling...
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    AzBilliards Survey-PLEASE RESPOND

    FORUM NAME: Hickok LOCATION: Illinois AGE: 60 HOURS OF PLAY PER WEEK: 10
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