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    R.I.P Bert Schrager,,

    RIP Bert I first met Bert in 1968 when he ordered and sold a Viking cue to me. He talked me into one of his when the Viking came back "not as intended". I had that cue for about 5 years, but when we first start out playing .. we usually develop "cue-itis". I 've had many more over the years...
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    Bank pool

    Any good bank players in your area? States...cities? 7 footers / 9 footers?
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    Cheap Vegas

    I'm Going to Vegas...where are cheap places to play? 9' ... 7'
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    *** Name that Pool Hall contest ***

    Something different Why not call it "Merle's Place" and inside, behind the front counter have a large photo of Merle Haggard on the wall.
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    Wade crane killed in car wreck last night

    "Billy's" Humor To Jay...I was there when Billy and Cornbread had their fling...wasn't it Great! I lived in Vegas for many years. Billy hung out for a few months (70's). At the Cue Club, their number 1 table needed recovered quickly because someone tore the cloth. Only cloth available was a...
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    Don Rose - Phoenix

    I just read here recently that Don Rose, an old time player from Phoenix died. An update of when would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    BCA rules

    Question? concerning 8 ball Using BCA rules> how many balls must hit the rails on the break? If 4, what happens if only two, strike the rails
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    What is the Highest level of Tournament a Nobody can just walk in and Enter ?

    Town? Where do you live in OZ? I know a few places where you can play on "Yankee" tables.
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    What if a ball from another table lands on your table and disturbs the balls?

    Extra balls Many years ago at the Crystal Palace in Vegas, (1980?) During a $300 one pocket game , Rex Cannon playing, A very upset billiard player two tables over , playing for $10 , threw the billiard balls and one landed on a table next to Rex's table and one landed on Rex's table. Rex was...
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    B C A info

    I heard about a recent change in BCA rules. If a player scratches on the break, incoming player now has ball in hand anywhere on the table , not behind the headstring ... true? Anything else new last couple of seasons?
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    Vancouver U S A

    New owners at the CASCADE Bar & Grill, here in Vancouver Washington. We are beginning to run a few tourneys and our first is a WOMENS 8 Ball .. $200 first prize - $22 entry. 20-21 November 2010. Simonis cloth, new balls, 8' tables.. No limit on players. We want as many as we can get. More...
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    Best 3C players ever

    Ceulemans I was at a World Tournament and met a FAN who told me that he had seen EVERY world Tournament that Raymond had participated in. He said that "Ceulemans plays Billiards ... everyone else plays Ceulemans". From what I've seen ... probably the reason he was so great.
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    Negative Post Don't Help The Game

    RED, ouch I played in a Vegas 8 ball League for a few years, and one of the rooms we had to play in > had "RED cloth" and a "BLACK" light over the table. REALLY!!! It was almost impossible to hit the 3 ball from the other end of the table. We chose the stripes whenever possible. I...
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    James Walden Info

    J Walden Call "Chesters" in OKC...I think he goes there often.
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    Don't know where to put this

    I purchased "Cuetopia" in Las Vegas a few years ago. I moved it to the Pacific Northwest. Now, I do not have enough money to open the room. Great rent prices here. I need an investor. Anyone interested? Send me a note.
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    Which Snooker book is your most favorite ?

    Lindrum Tooheys publication Walter Lindrum
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    tournaments that only allow you to use a playing cue

    One cue I think it really doesn't make much difference. I appreciate the skill of kicking, masse and jumping. I don't like to jump much, but players will find something to complain about no matter what the "new rules are". I have heard many complaints about pool games not being played the...
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    New World Champ

    Neil Robertson (age 28) wins the 2010 World Snooker Championship just a few days ago. I have known him since he was 12 and during all of these years, he is very courteous towards all spectators and opponents ... and many of the headlines of his great recent performance were overshadowed by...
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    Movie

    Just bought a pool movie from the bulk bin - $5. "Turn the River" They actually play a little one pocket in it! Not a great movie but it is a "POOL movie"!
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    Anyone had a cue made for them?

    Dpk I had Dave Kersenbrock make a cue for me back in 1977. I wanted it a certain way and he talked me into a couple of modifications. He was right! Still have it and many have offered to purchase. Get rid of it >>>No way ! If you want it custom for yourself... go in with your info and talk...
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