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There were only a few Kling's made, weren't there? I know the Billiard Tavern in San Diego had one where Mosconi did several exhibitions. One thing to watch for; some of the 10' antique pool tables were originally billiards tables made into pocket billiards tables. I know, I had one in my...

I believe the Valleys were considered state of the art for many years. I sold two of them to a bar in Fullerton almost 30 years ago and they still play great. Why they place the design (cougar) on the metal corner plate, I guess was for advertizing but could mar your cue.

Everyone's entitled to their opinion, even you Jay! :grin: Unless the women are willing to give up their segregated tour, then they should respectively not enter men's events. It does impact the men players struggling to make a living. Lou Butera was one of the main advocates of keeping...

I believe Joe was referring to the WPBA, not the WPA, which is the World Pool Assn.

Marissa, there have been some statements here that it is OK for women to move up and play in men's events, but not for men to play in the women's events. This is all I'm saying, is that you have a WPBA for a reason and men have the UPA for a reason, and neither should cross the line and play...

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Marissa, I think some of the men are saying something like "You stay out of our tournaments and we'll stay out of yours." Which I think is a fair statement. I don't think there is any threat of a man playing in a WPBA event. I agree that as long as you have a women's tour and a men's tour...

Now that this is posted, they may play it more. I doubt many players know about this (physics) rule.

Great information, Bob. I had figured out the 2 times fuller situation on my own, but several of the other frozen ball situations are really enlightening. I used to watch Nick Varner play the one off the spot from the head string when it was frozen to another ball, and he would usually make...

Maldito, you're certainly right about attracting sponsors is a good thing, and pool can sure use that right now. Danny

There are almost only "open" events in tennis, but many of the players have already qualified based on past performance. There are only a few open spots players can try to qualify for. And, in both tours, the men's and women's, neither sex may try to qualify for the other's tournament. Also...

I don't believe that this is nothing other than playing by the rules. When Michele Wie (edited) was sponsored in a couple of pro golf events, several men, including V.J. Singh spoke out against it, and were immediately shouted down by the media. V.J.'s point was that, even though she would...

Yes, I agree, it wasn't as far as I know billed as a World's Men Straight Pool Tourney. I still believe that, like tennis and golf while women can compete at some level with men they shouldn't be allowed to cross over and play in each other's events. If all men were allowed to play in all...

I believe Jason is right on this one. Why should a woman be able to take 4th place away from a man in a men's event? Can the man go over and play in the women's event and win the thing, which would probably happen? It isn't fair, even if the men are making much more $ than the women. What's...

My Pool hall, Danny K's is lined with old photos of actors playing pool on what are usually antique pool tables. We got some of these from American Billiards Supply, and others we had blown up from originals that a billiard supply in Hollywood was kind enough to loan us for this purpose. If...

Max, I'm sure "W" would look into your eyes like he did Putin's and say to himself "I really do trust this guy." And then he would go off for the whole damned White House. You've got to learn more about foreign policy before you take over, so I'd be careful what you wish for.

How many players in the field?

The effect of the Color of Money had not taken yet, and prize money would begin to soar after this. Too bad pool could not do more with the effect that the Color of Money had on the game. Steve Mizerak was quoted in about 1988 "If pool doesn't make it now it probably never will." I played 22...

Their primes are off about 20 years or more. Keith played his best pool when he was in his early 20s, and this would have been the late 70s, early 80s. Johnny really started playing well in the 90s.

You're right, a good business plan is necessary as a guideline but also as a method for raising money. How many times did I revert to my business plan after I opened? Never. The harsh reality of the real expenses and "babtism by fire" of all the things involved in operating a good sized small...