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The tension builds in Toledo Just went down to the tournament room. They are having a players meeting with the remaining four players who were checking out the TV table, making sure it was level, checking out the pool balls being used. Corey Deuel was getting fitted with a microphone pack...

I got a chance to chat with Charlie, too, here in Toledo. He really likes the AzBilliards Discussion Forum and is looking forward to posting. He has a lot to offer and has come up with some strategies that he is willing to share. He had the misfortune of getting a virus on his home computer...

Jerry, I hope I see you on Sunday at the tourney because I'd like to buy one of those CD's. What a GREAT idea! And the fact that it is helping one of our own is very admirable. It is a win-win for everyone (IMO). BTW, Larry Nevel told me that when he is on the road, he likes to listen to...

This just in... We walked down to the tournament room to check out the matches, and you could cut the air with a knife. Very tension-filled matches, and it is now standing room only. Every seat in the house is filled. Johnny Archer is playing local hometown Toledo champion, Steve McAninch...

Johnny Archer defeated Keith, 10 to 7. Buddy Hall beat Jeremy Jones. Keith and Jeremy came in 9th through 12th, winning a cool dime. Corey Deuel is playing Danny Basavich currently, and Buddy Hall is battling it out with Troy Frank. The promoters here really put out the red carpet for...

Tough night in the McCready camp. Keith was a two-game dog against Buddy Hall, and the match could have gone either way (IMO). It went the distance to hill-hill, with Keith winning. Buddy won his next match on the B side. At 11:00 p.m., Keith faced Charlie "Hillbilly" Bryant and was...

7:00 p.m. matches... Some strong matches at 7:00 p.m. Corey Deuel and Fabio Petroni. Corey is breaking good and seems to have captured the speed of these blue-felted tables. Corey is slow-rolling the ball with precision. Fabio is having a great tournament and won a little score last evening...

Perk, the bottom bracket in the winners' side is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. tonight. That's Keith's bracket currently and he plays Mark Jarvis. Mark was practicing this afternoon between other matches and looks strong. Buddy Hall is also scheduled for 8:00 p.m. The winner of Keith/Jarvis match...

Parica sighting... Hi, NineballCC! I heard it through the grapevine here in Toledo there was a Jose Parica sighting in Virginia. It could be a possibility that he may show up in Hagerstown this weekend. You never know where that Jose will pop up (LOL)! Wishing you all a great tournament! :)...

Danny is playing well. He is playing very fast, and when I asked him about his pace, he said he had been working on it for some time, as he was aware that his slow style of play may have hindered him. He looks great, actually has a bounce in his step. He came in second place last year, if...

Exciting night at GCO. Lots of folks hanging out enjoying old friends and meeting new. At 8:00 p.m., Keith McCready will play Mark Jarvis. Mark had a speaking part in The Color of Money. In the credits, he is listed as the "Guy at Jennel's," a pool room where he spoke about the infamous...

Lewdo26, the big cue-ball throws more because it is heavier. When I was learning how to play with the big cue-ball, this is what I had to do to try to master it. I practiced working on my left-hand englishes, right-hand englishes, forced-follow lefts and rights, inside-drag lefts and rights...

Hey, it's good to "hear" your voice, Mark! (LOL). Are you still playing poker, or what are you doing these days? Where are you living? You know, many times I get asked about certain players, how I played them, how I play them now, who was the better player, and who is the better player. It's...

Thanks, Chief, for your kind words. I just try to call 'em like I see 'em. I miss L.A. and San Diego. Sort of miss seeing some of the old guys, but I'm sure I will be seeing them again, sooner or later. I'm looking forward to the Glass City Open in Toledo on November 10-14 and the Skins...

Tom, I used to have the same problem finishing up matches, and then I found myself always having to come from behind. I don't know what it is either, but one thing I can say, I think when it comes time to win, you take a little bit more time, bite down on your teeth a little harder, and don't...

Jim, it sounds like we must have been playing on a bar box, trying to get the most out of the rack, playing 9-ball and 6-ball. I can't remember that one instance, but me, Tony, and Johnny used to match up quite a bit back, along with Brian Atchley. Cut Shot and Jim, thanks for your kind words...

Where were you, NorthCarolinian, when I played James Walden over there in Olathe, Kansas, spotting him the 8 and 9 and beat him out of 16 large? The one 10-ahead set took about an hour an a half. Nice call, NorthCarolinian. Every once in a while, a dog will have its day! After that, he tried...

The best cue I ever had was a Balabushka. Balabushkas and Szambotis were about the same price before TCOM, which came out in '86. I got my Balabushka from Buddy Hall in 1976, and I paid $550 for it. Right now, today, my cue would probably be worth about $20,000 or more. It was one of a kind...

Returning Player, call the UPA, talk to Frankie Alvarez, and tell him that you want to join the organization and he will explain the particulars. It will cost you $100 yearly, and you will be considered as a pro. As far as getting back in stroke, there's a lot of regional tournaments to...

Pictures! Pictures from 2002 and 2003 Glass City Open in Toledo, Ohio! :) KM's Glass City Open pictures from 2002 and 2003