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What's the name of that book from the 40's/50's that details the pool hustler/bum life from a sociological perspective?

Nick Schulman, an open level player who used to hang with all the big boys at Amsterdam, won a World Poker Tour event at Foxwoods, cashin in over $2.1 million! IPT or not, that beats any pool payday. Haven't seen Nick playing Tri-State for a while, is he in college or just laying low?

Staying right in the Westin-Kierland area of Scottsdale with relatives. Any nice pool halls with 9 footers nearby? I know CLicks is in Phoenix but that's 30 mins away. Any help is appreciated. thanks

After 10 yrs in NYC, playing in leagues at Amsterdam Billiards and Corner Billiards, my wife and I moved to Greenwich CT. The pro: I bought a 9 footer for my house; The cons: No one to play with! I was so spoiled in the city to be walking distance from Broadway and Corner Billiards and 10...

Snooker Tour, Once a U.K. TV Favorite, Is in Danger of Demise 2005-05-02 19:15 (New York) By Ryan Mills May 3 (Bloomberg) -- Professional snooker, the billiards- like game that was created by bored British soldiers and once drew record U.K. television audiences, is heading for a financial...

Walked through Grand Central this a.m. on way to work; They're setting up the tables right now; Looks like it will be a very cool/unique venue for the tourney; Bought tix for Friday night, can't wait...

I've been granted permission to put a new 9-footer in the living room of our house (room is 14x19, sweet). Although I would rather get a player's table (GCIV, Diamond Pro), the concession was that I would buy a nice "furniture" looking table. What would AZB'ers out there recommend for a...

I recently won a Schon cue (STL-1) in my league tourney. It's 18 oz. and I want to an ounce of weight to it. Do you recommend sending it back to Schon itself or can a local cue repairman fix it? What is the going rate for something like that? I'm in NYC. Thanks, JD