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  1. West Point 1987

    Houle' Shish Kebob, Visual Version

    Can't see it on my end, either...too bad, I'm intrigued! :confused::)
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    Billy Thorpe's Grip Hand

    Efren pretty much uses only his index finger and thumb...the rest of his fingers just curl around the cue, but don't really contact it. Ronnie Alcano uses just his thumb, index and middle finger, with his ring finger and pinky hanging out in the air. Lots of ways to skin the cat. Whatever...
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    Giveaway, R Neighbors Conversion

    I'm in, please. :)
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    Another Movie Idea

    Pretty cool! It's got a lot of plot points from the actual TCOM book, closer to Tevis' story than the TCOM movie was. You know what would be fun? Someone start with an opening scene, then AZB'ers add plot points one at a time. The bizarre twists and turns would be funny with each added plot...
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    In Maryland, D.C., and Virginia area, where do folks go during the week to play pool?

    Check out Action Billiards in Winchester...a long haul, but decent room, soft drinks only. Chips tourney Friday night (9 ball), some minor action with a couple of strongish players.
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    JoeyA's Aiming System

    This is the way I aim, too. It works really well. It's a lot simpler than folks are making it. Stand over the shot, look at the CP on the OB, then see the mirror image on your side of the CB. I actually look at the mirror image ("opposite" spot) on the CB as I go down on the shot. It really...
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    The Hustler book - quite different from the movie

    Doesn't the short story start out with Eddie getting out of prison? Don't know why I remember it that way, but I thought I remember reading a story like that....?
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    Need some insight, re: The Hustler

    She also played in the TV series "Twin Peaks"...she aged quite well at that point. Very intense.
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    Keith McCready

    I followed him around most of the day on Saturday until well past midnight, and never saw him drink anything...wasn't there Sunday morning, so can't say, but his verbal delivery is very unique, kind of a loud drawl/mumble; and I could see why on the air one might assume something--but I doubt it...
  10. West Point 1987

    ••• murder at the pool hall •••

    Probably 18.2 Balkline...
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    Keith McCready

    I was standing with Keith shooting the breeze when the doors opened...he bummed some baby powder off me and never looked back. His wrist isn't quite as cocked as it used to me, but his stroke is still silky smooth and pinpoint accurate. He never struggled in any of his matches, even against a...
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    Maryland State Bar Table 10-ball Championships (Aug 12-13)

    I agree! This was the most fun I've had shooting pool in years. My favorite moment was watching Earl and Keith arguing over their memory of a shot Keith pulled off against Earl in 1991...was it the seven to get on the eight, or the six to get on the seven? An extreme force follow off the rail...
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    Maryland State Bar Table 10-ball Championships (Aug 12-13)

    Yes, a local, social room-- and two of the local players played the night prior for $5K...so there is indeed action around here. :wink:
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    Maryland State Bar Table 10-ball Championships (Aug 12-13)

    As expected I didnt make ot to day 2...went 2 and 2 and went out at 12:30 last night...so I missed the fire works today...everyone was on their best behaviour when I left... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk
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    Guns and Cues, Show us your Piece

    I've got a Henry Big Boy in .44 magnum...it pairs well with my Smith and Wesson M29-2, 6.5 inch. :wink: I love lever guns, M1911 Colts and Smith and Wesson wheel guns. Got a bunch of all the above, and yes, they're a hoot to shoot. I whip out my M29 at the range and when it barks, the whole...
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    Earl Strickland clapping for his opponents

    I suspect he means it to be respectful, but he's also relieving stress he feels at that moment. Never thought of it as sharking or disrespectful or sarcastic...
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    Worst Pool Movie EVER!

    "Turn the River" never gets mentioned...there was a lot not to like IMHO...:( A lot of great actors, some decent quality filming, just a story that wasn't remotely plausible. Another swing and miss.
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    Maryland State Bar Table 10-ball Championships (Aug 12-13)

    The vast majority of that list will blow me out...but here's hoping I draw a HOF'er! I'm like a kid in a raffle--a raffle to get my a$$ stomped by a legend! ;)
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    This is interesting.

    I have spent years (like more than the past five) working on my grip and have tried everything...I have settle on a very loose grip (contacting the cue all the way around, but very loose/light) and find my accuracy and control sky rocketed. The more you muck around with different grips for...
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