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I heard this morning that JOB's Billiard Club had been sold. Does anyone know who bought it and if they are planning any changes?

Bob is dead on in post #4. I tried this shot 20 times today. It cannot be hit without using around a half tip of right hand english. You would have to aim close to the pocket and will hit the point of the cushion on the end rail. On a billiard table it may be possible.

1/4 inch isn't heavy enough. 1/2 inch would actually be real close to the weight of 1 inch slate. The problem with any mild steel is its going to corrode slightly no matter what. Its just a matter of time. You could always try a stainless piece. A 4x8 half inch thick sheet will run you about...

They tried it around 150 years ago. Its still not a good idea. Besides the sound and rusting issues, check the prices on a one inch thick steel sheet large enough for a table bed.

Here is another Titanic tale. A circuit riding pool player named Jim Buford had gained a considerable reputation in Joplin, Springfield, Carthage and Tulsa. He was an outstanding, but hardly great, pool player who well knew his own capabilities. He was careful never to over match himself...

There is a lab that I believe can test this stuff near me. I can call them and find out the details in the morning if you would like for me to. Here is their website http://www.envsci.com/

I am looking for a copy of Grady Mathews book, "Bet High, Kiss Low" Book should be in good condition. Thanks

I found this story in one of my books and thought some of you would enjoy it. This took place in Evansville Illinois. Evansville was described as a sort of Disneyland for gamblers after the discovery of oil there. Always a pool player of some talent, Ti was no match for the premier players...

Show him the railroad track shot. He'll beat a couple of cues to death before getting tired of shooting it.

Send a pm to Jungledude. He is the author of the book. He was selling signed copies a while back and may have more.

1 Showman XL please.

I live between Lebanon and Hartsville. Probably 45 min from you. Tennesseejoe and I meet up occasionally at JOB's so he can beat on me at one-pocket. I'll let you know next time we are going to play.

I'd like to see it myself. The main reason I believe he thought it was the real deal is he posted good pics on the a site where there would be very little chance of passing off a Palmer as a Bushka. If you wanted to pull this type of scam I couldn't think of a worse place to try.

Maybe his bill of sale came from a cue dealer. I'm sure he wouldent be the first person this has happened to.

OBE1, I'm not sure if you know or not but the 11x8 signed photo is a print. It was not hand signed.

I'll go $85 shipped.

Here is a good article on Harold Worst most of you may not have seen. It came from a booklet titled "Legends of Billiards" by Fels. Sorry the print turned out small I'm not great at resizing.

Try some different searches there are tons more. I found these just searching for billiards.

Heres something for everyone who likes looking at old pics. Top left is Satchel Paige, top right is Bob Hope and his son. Bottom left is Wilt Chamberlain. More pics can be found at http://images.google.com/images?q=billiards&q=source%3Alife Enjoy