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Miss these posters but not forgotten Howie Pearl, Dave Syrja, Smorgasbord, Chris Cass, Oldhasbeen, and Big Nasty. Curly

I don't know if this was suggested but I like "Break Time".... Curly

Another early quitter: I was thinking the same thing as Huckster about how many really talented players quit at a young age. There was a player from lower Michigan named Mark Beilfus that played really good. That was probably over 30 years ago about the same time as Bobby Hunter was playing...

I didn't read all the suggestions, but I thought: "U.S. 10 Ball Invitational" I think the title would be fitting and good for years to come. Forgive me if this was suggested already. JMO Curly

I agree with you 100%! I really enjoyed playing the old rules..push-out anytime with the 2 shot foul rule. Also cue ball in hand in the kitchen on a foul rather than anywhere on the table. We would practice spot shots for hours cuz it was a crucial shot especially if someone scratched on the...

Thanks Thanks Lenny for the stream. Shuff and Morra are two very good, young players that are very talented. I also really enjoyed Ken Schuman's commentary also. Ken is a real asset to the game. I hope he continues contributing to the game that he loves so much. Also, thank you Lenny for...

That is the most beautiful table I have seen!! I have an Anniversary and the Gibson is just awesome. Thanks for posting the pic! Curly

Yes JG, I think you're right! Tony Howard was his name. I was also thinking of Tommy Brown (also had one eye I think) of Florida who was also at Forest Park Billiards back in '74. I recall Tommy playing Hickerson from Indianapolis there. What a fantastic tournament there! That was the first...

Thanks Jay I recall some of the players that you mentioned..didn't know them personally. Paul Baker - I saw him at Derby City #10 the last time it was at the Executive West. I think his nickname was "Highway Baker" IIRC. Tommy Parker - Great 14.1 player and gentleman from Cleveland. One...

Thanks Thanks for posting the link to the video. I really enjoyed it. It's a pleasure to watch how easy Buddy made the game look but we all know it isn't! I was at Forest Park Billiards in Dayton when Buddy won the 9 ball in 1974 IIRC. It was (I think) one of the first tournaments that he...

Thanks Slim, what a great pic of great players in the Fatboy's 10 ball tournament! Thanks for posting this pic and the other pics> Curly

Excellent post!! You made some very good points. Curly

Paul Allers cue Is this cue still for sale? Curly

Some places to play in Cleveland Art, there's a Tuesday nite tournament at Wickliffe Lanes on the east side. They have 12 Brunswick Anniversary tables. They also have pool leagues on Wed and Thurs nites so there usually aren't any open tables after 7:00 pm on those nites. Wickliffe...

Info I have says 75.1 which is medium. Sniper is 66.9, Moori med is 74.2, Wizard med is 75.7 and Wizard hard is 80.3. A triangle is 81.4 which is hard. This info was covered in some earlier threads if you do a search for it. Curly

Jillians in the flats closed a couple years ago. There is a Jillians on the Heights in Cleveland Heights that's still open last I heard. When I play (which isn't very often) I go to Wickliffe Lanes they have 12 old Brunswick Anniversary 9 ft. tables with Mercury Ultra and good lighting. Very...

Another possiblity Have you tried Jun Shimishige in Japan? A friend of mine got some leather wraps from him but not sure if he has lizard. Perry Weston also uses alot of lizard wraps on his cues. Here's Jun's email fyi: shimishige@shimishige.com Good luck,] Curly

Some more to add to the list Chuck Starkey who posts here as Desi2960 from Missouri Paul Allers from Washington State. Good list... Curly

Excellent viewpoint....good post! It is what it is!! Curly

Nielsens Billiards Nielsens Billiards has what you are looking for. Joe is great to work with. Here's the link for the 314-2 shaft you're looking for...