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    What happened to Ebonite Billiards?

    Ebonite billiards Toxictom, I used to work with (and for) John young. His shop was at 1100 w. Dimond. The building with a 60' fire hose drying tower. John and I went partners on 10 Ebonite (or so) pool tables. I sold them around 1970-71. Sold most of them from Lazy Cue Billiard Academy...
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    vivian villarreal

    I've known Vivian for several years. She has always bee a pleasure to deal with. She does what she says she will do - and usually does it well. I want to congratulate her for making the Tornado Open a reality. It is a lot of work - and it sounds like it went well. A lot of top players showed...
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    Top 57 Players on Earth

    Suoerstar said this: But you just have to learn to take criticism with a grain of salt. I would think that any criticism of it and how it may actually be improved upon IS GOOD. Just you can never see things like that because the instant someone criticizes anything and it doesn't agree with...
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    Top 57 Players on Earth

    As far as the #57 player in the world. Here is the current status. Karen Corr is Fargo of 722 Chris Bartram is 752 Chen Siming is 770 Karen is playing in the US Open. I know Karen has beat a lot of guys and is a very capable player. Siming would spot Karen 11-8. Chris would spot Karen...
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    Top 57 Players on Earth

    Fargo has the potential to change pool. The more it is utilized, the more accurate it gets. It will provide a great tool for knowing a players abilities. The naysayers don't understand the potential or the plan. I only wish more people would actually embrace the concept of a standard rating...
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    Aiming for pro within 5 years. Realistic?

    Zphix, Don't let the naysayers get the best of you. The game is pool. It is supposed to be fun. I personally believe that everyone can get better. Some will attain amazingly high levels of play. But others will get to their peak level and hopefully enjoy the game. What makes things...
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    Derby airfare special on southwest air!

    Derby airfare specials Because you asked me to respond to your question, I will. You are owed that courtesy. I took offense to the 'suggestion' or 'insinuation' that since there has been no comments from the promoter that 'one can only speculate' - andi think that has a negative connotation...
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    Chip Kline

    And Jeff Beckley! Roy the cook was pretty speedy at times too! When I took over College Billiards in 1996 (?) - there was a ton of talent in San Diego Markg
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    Derby airfare special on southwest air!

    Why would you post something like this? Do you think Caesar's is going to close? And then you say: The promoter has been silent - uuuhhh maybe they are working and don't have time to address rumors on AZB. WOW!!!!!! Mark Griffin (PS tell Dennis I said hi. Tell him to reign in his kid!) lol
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    Meanwhile in Qatar

    Fargo ratings on Qatar top 32 http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=406364 This is pertinent to this thread. Mark Griffin
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    Meanwhile in Qatar

    To get a better understanding on how Fargo works, please go to www.fargorate.com and watch the short videos. Poke around the site a little bit. I think you will see that the system will (and does) work. I think it is easy to miss the point a little bit. It is not based just on who wins the...
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    Meanwhile in Qatar

    Fargo ------------------------------------------------------------------------- To correct above post: Fargorate does take into consideration older performance. Their influence decreases as time increases. Fargorate is quite a bit more accurate than many are aware. Obviously, the more...
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    Time to re-open Hollywood's most infamous of Historical Monuments!

    Egads! Hope there is some parking close by. the lot is 8,200 feet. I'm betting the building footprint is 6,000 feet. 2,200 feet for parking???????????? No thanks - Markg
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    Send Mike Wong to the U.S. Open

    Mike Wong at US Open FWIW-I have no problem if mike wears 'Magic Chalk' patches on the CSI shirts he will be wearing. I'm ok if he wears 'Magic Chalk' shirts and we send some CSI patches. There is room for compromise and attaining common goals! Obviously, mike will have to make the final...
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    Send Mike Wong to the U.S. Open

    Mike song to US open Superstar, This is a sound investment - In the future of pool. It is not being looked at as a financial investment. As to your other comments - I'm no longer interested in debating anything with anybody on a public forum. This thread again showed the angry tone that is...
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    Been A Rough Couple Of Weeks

    Brian, My thoughts are with you and yours. Cherish the memories and be strong! Mark Griffin
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    Send Mike Wong to the U.S. Open

    Congratulations! The negative attitudes of the several of the posters in this thread convinced me to sponsor Mike Wong in the US Open. I think Mike Wong is a deserving player. Is he a world beater? Nope. Can he play a little bit- you bet! He has a good heart, is disciplined, and will give...
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    Anchorage, Alaska

    Anchorage Billiard Palace 903 west Northern Lights Blvd (Northern lights and Arctic) 907-562-4251 (Had that number since opened in 1988) - different location though Hours are probably 11 am or so to 2 am. Full liquor Diamond tables If you get a chance, go to Arctic RoadRunner. A little hole...
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    The Average Salary of a Professional Pool Table Mechanic

    The brand and model of the table will have a lot to do with the time it takes. Following a bad mechanic who did the tables before will cost a lot of time in doing a table. The best is to do commercial rooms - where you have done the tables the last couple of times and everything is how it...
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    SouthWest Regional free stream by CSI

    http://www.playcsipool.com/live-streaming.html Free live streaming from We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center near Phoenix. This was formerly known as Fort McDowell. This is the SouthWest Regional event, presented by CSI.
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