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Just a heads up to those forum members interested in promoting the future of our sport. We have 9 junior players qualified for the Junior World Championships to be held in Shanghai in November - probably 4 of those players are capable of winning it. While these junior players have qualified...

I just thought everyone should know that the Lindenwood University billiards team had an extremely successful run this weekend at the national ACUI billiards championships. Briana Miller placed 1st in the women's division. In the men's division (and pardon my spelling if I've erred): Landon...

For 14.1, need definitions of when cue ball is in the kitchen (is it the base of the ball that must be inside the headstring?), and when is an object ball out of the kitchen and legal to shoot with ball in hand (does the entire object ball have to be outside the kitchen, even the edge of the...

Though I seldom visit AZB any more, and even more rarely start a thread, I felt obligated to express my thanks to JoeyA. I spent the past week in New Orleans on business. I was able to spend several afternoons and evenings with JoeyA. I can't tell you how impressed I was with the city and...

I was conflicted about posting this video; but in response to numerous requests; here it is. She has never allowed this information to be disclosed in the past, but permitted me for the very special occasion of her induction into the WPBA Hall of Fame. It is a story of amazing fortitude in...

As many know, I do not participate much on AZB anymore; I have concentrated on some other pool related projects. However, my recent week at the DCC required that I post some of my experiences. I have attended the last 10 years, and can say without question that this was the greatest spectating...

I just don't find the results ANYWHERE. There was a tournament in some Dakota (?4 Bears Casino?) with a really strong field; bar table. How did it turn out? No one will tell me:frown:

I just returned from an extended road trip, and wanted to report on my visit to New Orleans a couple of weeks ago. I spent a week sampling the cuisine and music of the French Quarter. It was unbelievably good. The better places CARE about the food. I also was the recipient of some true...

Hey, it looks like Jeanette Lee is going to begin giving group lessons in her home town of Indianapolis (hasn't done this for several years). The first one will be Wednesday November 2nd (with another scheduled for November 22nd). As this is short notice, any AZB'er who signs up for the first...

Just starting to plan my pool pilgrimage to the Philippines. I expect to visit in the middle of next year; plan on staying at least 16 days. Probably with one or two other guys - we are crazy about pool. One of them knows many of the Filipino pro's. I was thinking I would just stay in...

Just a note on my recent trip to visit Frank "Sailor" Stellman in Racine, Wisconsin. Noted cuemaker, player, and instructor. I spent a day with him; not sure I will ever view pool the same way again. Even at age 84, he has a love for the game, so all-consuming that I question whether anyone...

It looks like I'll be attending the APA Nationals at the Riv (August 22nd thru 28th) - helping a friend with a booth. I will have lots of free time, and am wondering what it takes to qualify to play in the mini-tournaments. At the BCA Nationals, the mini's run almost non-stop, and I would LOVE...

Well, just spent 4 days in Wheeling, West by God Virginia. Travelled with elvicash and another friend. Basically spent 3 days on straight pool and one pocket lessons. Two very tight 9 foot Diamonds (one with fabulous new cloth, just for straight pool and one pocket), and I forget how many...

Okay, T-minus 3 days and counting. Leaving Monday (4-25) with a friend for a 3 day "straight pool boot camp" with John Schmidt at his pool hall in Wheeling. Should be plenty of time for casual play in addition to the lessons. I am positive that Jeanette Lee will be there that Wednesday (4-27)...

SR, Much to my surprise, I did not see any official AZB congratulations to the happy couple. Here is a thread on the main forum that I started after my recent trip to St. Louis for the biggest tourney of the decade so far (the Shamrock Shootout)...

Last week I was fortunate to host Robert Raiford (AZB forum member and billiards/physics expert) for several days in Betmore's Basement. It was at the insistence of a couple of the local pros, who swore that I would be captivated with his methods (and insisted on joining the festivities)...

I was spending the week near St. Louis, and was invited to play in a bar table tournament at the Wild Country complex (huge country and western bar/dance club). To my surprise, who should arrive in time for the tourney but Sarah Rousey and her fiance' Jason Klatt. I had met Sarah on a couple...

Nick Varner, Johnny Archer, and bfdlad were kind enough to visit Betmore's Basement for a couple of days on their tour. I felt obligated to report, as it was in no way what I expected. The feedback I get from these reports usually suggests that I am just flattering the pros...because they are...

It is hard to believe that there has been only a little interest so far in the Johnny Archer/Nick Varner Legends and Champions Clinic in Indianapolis next week. Maybe it is DCC hangover, or the economy, or the short notice. I would remind everyone that this is a GREAT clinic for any amateur...

I've just returned from DCC (Monday thru Friday as per usual), a very long and exhausting week, but GREAT as always. This year I took a very different approach to Derby - stay up all night, sleep all day. I had agreed to help out a professional friend; and the decision was made to focus on the...