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    Older Willie Hoppe Titlist 2 pc. w/ case

    twins? I have the twin to this setup including the case. The butt is stamped with owners initials "CT" , identical blue label, wrap,points,joint, everything! the only difference is that mine has the no. 18 stamped on the forearm to indicate the weight as in a traditional house cue. Case is...
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    Official 14.1 High Runs

    The one name I can think of not mentioned in any of these threads is Lou Butera. Saw him play in Sacramento in the early 70's at The Jointed Cue. He must have had some high runs, at least in competition.
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    Jumpers

    Again, I am talking about the game. Not you.
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    Jumpers

    Guns don't kill people, people do. Jump cue's don't harm tables, unskilled players do. That said, who should bear the cost of repairing torn felt when some moron decides to try something "innovative"? The moron? Perhaps. That's if the moron 'fesses up. Unlikely.The person who rips the felt...
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    Jumpers

    Seeing as how you need to strike down on the cueball with ALOT of force to gain the desired effect, I would conclude that all measure of controlling it is sacrificed. Well amost all, anyway kicking at the shot allows the shooter to control the speed of the cueball and the ball being kicked at...
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    Jumpers

    Read Phishmans comment and you will know
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    Jumpers

    jumpers My comment was regarding the game, not you and your typical get lucky jump/slop shot. phishman is correct, "one in fifty"
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    Jumpers

    Not so long ago. In a land not so far away. The poolrooms all had a sign on the wall something like this. No leaning or sitting on the tables. No drinks on the tables. No jump or masse' shots allowed. While I'm always open to new ideas and innovation, doesn't it seem like this last rule ... the...
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    The funniest excuse you ever heard from poolplayer when they lost

    too funny Jeff Jiminez at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln city Oregon, after his team got worked over in the mens master teams event. "Well, we have a pretty good five man team; but four of 'em gotta go"
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    The funniest excuse you ever heard from poolplayer when they lost

    too funny Jeff Jiminez at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln city Oregon, after his team got worked over in the mens master teams event. "Well, we have a pretty good five man team; but four of 'em gotta go" This comment was made in the presence of the whole team, and was very well recieved by...
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    tournaments in seattle wa

    The grove tavern/cardroom in everett on evergreen way has tue. 8 ball $5.00 entry and sat 9ball $10.00 entry + $2.00 stick fee on 8 foot Valleys Red circle cue ball. Good luck. Both start at 7:30
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    cliff thayer

    seeking info on cliff thayer. straight pool champion and trick shot artist anyone?
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