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    $1500 refurbished Arcadian Type Table

    Found a beautiful restored antique Brunswick 6 leg 5x10 available for the first $1500 offer. The table has cert of authenticity and looks new. The table is currently owned by a game room supply company that has just changed hands, and the new owners are of a mind to "dump" the table, thinking no...
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    Gold Crown Rack and Bridge Holders

    Seeking a pair of GC bridge holders and one rack holder. If you have available, please advise or PM me.
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    Of Bill Amadeo & Jack Levine

    IMO, the two men who did the most to resurrect the popularity of pool in Arizona when it died in the 50's were Bill Amadeo and Jack Levine. I just learned that Bill past about three years ago. These were two great guys. Jack opened the Golden Cue on the west side of Phoenix, while Bill opened...
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    Cushion & Pocket Size Questions

    I originally posted this inquiry in the general section but was advised to post it here for additional advice: Just had a Gold Crown I recovered with Simonis 860. Mechanic was to convert table to a 'tight pocket' table with 4 1/2" pockets. He replaced the original 'Super Speed' cushions with...
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    Cushion Questions

    Just had a Gold Crown I recovered with Simonis 860. Mechanic was to convert table to a 'tight pocket' table with 4 1/2" pockets. He replaced the original 'Super Speed' cushions with something pink and the finished corner pockets came out 4" measured from inside pocket's outside 1/8" radius. He...
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    Interesting Venue

    Most interesting tournament venue I experienced was the '65 US Open. Now I could be off a year either way on when it was held, but not about the layout of the venue itself. The room was in LA and owned by one of the Laker players. I remember George Balabushka hawking his wares outta that...
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    Of James Walden

    Happened to stop by an IPT Qualifier at Magoo's in Tulsa last summer... Was watching a Walden match and quietly pointing out to the Admiral how natural short rack players get themselves in trouble playing eight ball. Each time Walden would get out of line, I'd point out to her how a straight...
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    Road Stories

    Was frantically getting ready for cross country flight and important game in DC scheduled for next morning. Everything was running late. Got to airport just in time to make flight. Arrived Dulles around 8PM and rushed to car rental counter. Realizing I needed a haircut, I asked the agent if they...
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    Golden Cue

    The Golden Cue was a Phoenix 24/7 action spot back in the '60's. I believe the owner's name was 'Jack'. Understand he sold the business and later opened a new room in southwest Phoenix that was infested with Mexican gang violence. Heard that after being beat up one night, he closed the business...
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