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From a post by Bob Jewett, Good reads all; Byrne, "Great Pool Stories" Walter Tevis, "The Hustler" and "Color of Money" Dyer, "Hustler Days" Dyer, "The Hustler and the Champ" Byrne, "McGoorty" Tom Fox and Fats, "The Bank Shot and Other Great Robberies" McCumber, "Playing Off the Rail" Grady...

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Does anyone know where I can get the original rules? there seems to be some variations floating around. Thanks in advance for all your help

The classic book, MODERN BILLIARDS, states that it is a "SCIENTIFIC AMUSEMENT". The first two paragraphs of the INTRODUCTORY in the 1912 copyright by THE BRUNSWICK-BALKE-COLLENDER CO. expresses it very eloquently: "APART from its inviting to moderate and wholesome...

A repost from years ago; IN PRAISE OF POOL with apologies to H. L. Mencken Author's Note For some considerable time now, the reputation of pocket billiards has been less than sterling. The game is connected in the popular mind with gamblers, ne'er-do-wells and scamsters bent on sharp practice...

Johnston City story... Not sure about the original author; Another story saved from either newsgroup r.s.b or from Billiards Digest ‘Cue Chalk Board’ forum. I was around 18 years old and had won about $1000 playing poker in 1970 when we decided to go to Johnson City pool tournament. I was a...

A story and a file you might enjoy; Richard posted this story on the CCB in April,2001 about his road trip to Cincinnati in 1963. I copied it and saved it cuz it was so interesting! Thought some would like it. I never met or knew him but admired his stories.. Road Trip By Richard "Dipper"...

Two. 5x10 non-heated Billiard Tables. Prefer Brunswick or similar quality. Used, in the $2500-$3500 range.. open. Will pickup. West coast area, Oregon, Calif., Nevada. Pls send PM if tables are in Good condition.

Association for Billiards Professionals. http://youtu.be/GUs5PlM1inU <---- the video... hope you can watch more than I could. What happened to this organization? Did Dragon Promotions gobble them up? :D:D:D Maybe next time it will work?

Are the Pro Cup cue balls on their way out? The Red Circle balls are being used on most of the tables in the major US Open events, except for the TV table(s). The DCC uses Red Circle balls on all but the TV table. Is the Pro Cup cue ball on the way out? I bought a Red Circle ball just to...

The classic book, MODERN BILLIARDS, states that it is a "SCIENTIFIC AMUSEMENT". The first two paragraphs of the INTRODUCTORY in the 1912 copyright by THE BRUNSWICK-BALKE-COLLENDER CO. expresses it very eloquently: "APART from its inviting to moderate and wholesome...

The classic book, MODERN BILLIARDS, states that it is a "SCIENTIFIC AMUSEMENT". The first two paragraphs of the INTRODUCTORY in the 1912 copyright by THE BRUNSWICK-BALKE-COLLENDER CO. expresses it very eloquently: "APART from its inviting to moderate and wholesome...

Murphy was a girl. 1. If you really want to get better at pool, go back and take it up at a much earlier age. 2. The game of pool is 90% mental and 10% mental. 3. Since bad shots come in groups of three, a fourth bad shot is actually the beginning of the next...

I am on a self imposed sabatical from pocket billiards. No pool until I've finished my House hunting and move from old place into NEW place. My plan is to purchase my new house by the end of this month. I found out last night that TODAY is when all the documents have been signed and...

Hard Time Billiards Annual Chuck Markulis Tournament Sacramento CA. Tournament will be held October 6-10th One Pocket: October 6&7 64 player limit race to 2, DE Finals: one (1) single race to 4 $40 entry fee sign ups close Noon Thursday the 6th, play starts @ 1:00 pm Guaranteed...

http://www.sfbilliards.com/articles/BD_articles.html Been reading Mr. Jewett's articles since the early 90s. Enjoy.

Very nice article written by Bob Jewett Thanks again Bob for all you've shared with this game. http://www.sfbilliards.com/focus.txt

Would you watch a free stream with no chat room and no commentators?

Wow, I don't remember the last time a Professional player was DQ'd from a tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct. Seems to me that would be significant grounds for a Pro to take legal action. For a pro event, it should be left up to the promoter about a DQ not the TD. IMO. If there were a...

14.1 Primer There has to be a simple 4 or 5 page (double spaced) with a few figures for beginner, novice, D to C level players. Anyone know of such a thing? Thanks in advance. I am trying to introduce the game to 8 or less players interested in improving their overall pocket billiards...