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Dr Cue Where can one obtain a copy of Dr Cue's book?

Who Is the best instructor? Jerry Briesath is my neighbor and good friend. He is a Master BCA Instructor and the coach of Janette Lee. I signed up for a one week lesson plan from Jerry on my home table, (Diamond Pro). He is a wealth of knowledge and his method of teaching places a premium on...

Check your facts! I do believe Crazyman had it right... According to everyone who I have heard, who by the way were alive at the time and actually knew Willie personnaly say that he quit because he was tired. Also, though he may have owned a few Balabushkas, his high run of 526 was set with...

In a recent post, I stated, the only two pool players who earned the name, "The Cincinnati Kid" would have been the late great Joey Spaeth and Donnie Andersen. Someone corrected me and said the real Cincinnati Kid would have been Don Willis, though he was actually from Canton, Ohio. Born and...

Diamond Systemi My recommendation is Willie Hoppes book. Published in 1941, it makes understanding the Diamond System and moreover, applying it very simple. Cross Side Larry "Learn from the best, and beat the rest"

Picture of my olive wood Madden cue! Poolsleuth: I shall post a pic of my Madden cue soon. I am in process of changing over computer systems. Guarantee you will love it! Best Regards, Cross Side Larry

Jack Madden Cues Amen, to that comment, Crazyman. But don't fret for I am the proud owner of one of the most unique cues that Jack ever built and that wife, Bev ever inlaid. May I expound a bit.... When Jack left Phoenix, to set up shop in his native state of Montana, he cut down a Russian...

Side Spin Transfer vs Collision Induced Throw? I would like to hear what Freddy "The Beard" Bentivegna has to say about this? Also would appreciate an opinion from Robert Byrne? Cross Side Larry "Learn from the best, and beat the rest"

Cincinnati Kid No disrespect taken! Born and raised in Cincinnati and approaching 70. Lets just post a thread and see how many vote for who rightfully should have the distinction of being called "The Cincinnati Kid" ? Cross Side Larry "Learn from the best, and beat the rest"

You just gave away a secret Freddy the Beard is a class guy who has given up lots of secrets in his book. He has made us all better bank players as a result. As far as aiming systems, especially one that compensates for the collision induced throw (Freddy's terminology), I would suggest you...

The Rack Hi Grady... I was there and you are right on! Nothing equaled the Rack in its heyday. But I would like to ask you this... If it weren't for Cornbread Red Burger and NineBall Harry "Poochy" Sexton do you think there would have been so much action? Best Regards, and I don't care...

Cincinnati Kid Who? I only know of two players who could rightfully call themselves, "The Cincinnati Kid" and that would be the late great Joey Spaeth, father of Gary Spaeth and son of the best Hustler ever to come out of Cincinnati (Northside Eddie Spaeth) I believe the other player who...

Marco He was in action at the DCC. I know because I played him six games of bank for a double sawbuck a game. He won 4 - 2. I then made a $50.00 sweat bet against him when he matched up with Danny Harriman in the bank tourney. He shot great and lost by one ball on a Hill Hill match.

Can you draw these two shots? Yes, I can if someone can show me how to use the drawing tool? Otherwise, I would just have to describe them in detail. Which I will happily do... at the expense of spoiling someone's favorite table bet! Cross Side Larry Learn from the best, and beat the rest"

Johhny "Get back Jack" you sly fox you! Lets bring you both to my house on my nine foot Diamond! Guess Who?

I took it as an offer to host not as a challenge? Yes, Jimmy you are correct. Would you be Jimmy Mendoza? Cross Side Larry

Bucky Bell Well said. And yes, I would certainly agree, Bucky was the "Real Deal" and had the total package! Cross Side Larry

How good did Indian Joe play? I don't recall that Indian Joe missed anything he shot at. He beat the best in the house on a seven foot bar box. That included Mark Donner and his calibre player... all top amateurs. What amazed me most was his continual drinking while playing. Seemed like...

Charley Nighthorse Sounds like a guy from Michigan who was indeed a full blooded Cherokee Indian who also purported to live on a local Indian reservation. Your description fits him perfectly including the belly which was all flab and saggy. His game was too strong for the local hot shots...

My Bucky Bell Story Before I tell my Bucky Bell story, may I first say I would not refer to Bucky as one of the greatest players of the near past. Though he was truly a very strong player, he could not beat his road partner, Gary "Bushwhacker" Nolan. He was and if still alive (I do not know)...