U.S. Pool Rooms

JoeyA · Nov 2, 2011

Ghosst said:
I'd buy the printed version. There's quite a few pics in the "Pool Halls from all over" thread that would make a nice addition. Being pool/billiard related it wouldn't sell millions of copies but high-quality pictures of tables like that one-pocket Brunswick and places from all corners of the world would garner some interest.

Yeah, that two pocket table is the cat's meow. It would be nice to have a high quality set of pictures of all of the pool rooms.

If I make it down to Fargo Billiards one day, I will bring a camera for sure. Won't be going there unless it's spring or summer.

blah blah · Nov 2, 2011

This is only an example, and not a recommendation for the specific company:
Lulu Publish your own photobook.

Here's an example of some guy who took pictures of rocks at the beach.

Whoa- hang on, there are four pages of billiards related books (although NONE that are photography related) up there already!

hunger strike · Nov 2, 2011

J-Town

Wags said:
Sitting at a McDonald's (free wifi) in Neosho, Mo, so I thought I would do some replies.

Ask and you shall receive. It's a modified Brunswick-Balke-Collander. My understanding is that there are only 4 of these in existence.

Note that the racking end of the table is where there are NO pockets. The locals call the game. "Long-end one pocket".

The "Pirate" invites anyone to come in and try him some.

BTW, it is located at O K Bar & Billiards in Joplin, MO.

J-Town, before it closed, had several of these tables...they were Brunswick Centennials set up by Ted Pierson. They were not factory made this way, they were modified.

poolfire · Nov 2, 2011

i have

Wags said:
Sitting at a McDonald's (free wifi) in Neosho, Mo, so I thought I would do some replies.

Ask and you shall receive. It's a modified Brunswick-Balke-Collander. My understanding is that there are only 4 of these in existence.

Note that the racking end of the table is where there are NO pockets. The locals call the game. "Long-end one pocket".

The "Pirate" invites anyone to come in and try him some.

BTW, it is located at O K Bar & Billiards in Joplin, MO.

I have played on that table....and it was difficult to bank shots that normally would be automatic with no sidepocket there for reference..took a little while.....

Wags · Nov 2, 2011

That's the idea...

JoeyA said:
Yeah, that two pocket table is the cat's meow. It would be nice to have a high quality set of pictures of all of the pool rooms.

If I make it down to Fargo Billiards one day, I will bring a camera for sure. Won't be going there unless it's spring or summer.

Joey, that is one of my projects in doing this. You guys catch on too fast. It will take about 3 years to accomplish.

Sitting in Fayetteville, AR getting my rear brakes done. They have WIFI.

Wags · Nov 2, 2011

Thanks..

blah blah said:
This is only an example, and not a recommendation for the specific company:
Lulu Publish your own photobook.

Here's an example of some guy who took pictures of rocks at the beach.

Whoa- hang on, there are four pages of billiards related books (although NONE that are photography related) up there already!

Thanks Blah, I'll certainly look into that if I can't put together a hard cover book. It's nice to know there are options.

Wags · Nov 2, 2011

2 pocket one pocket tables

hunger strike said:
J-Town, before it closed, had several of these tables...they were Brunswick Centennials set up by Ted Pierson. They were not factory made this way, they were modified.

Good information!!! I will certainly use it. M-mmm, wonder what happened to those other ones?

Wags · Nov 2, 2011

What????????????

poolfire said:
I have played on that table....and it was difficult to bank shots that normally would be automatic with no sidepocket there for reference..took a little while.....

Kyle, I have a hard time believing that you were having trouble making bank shots...straight in, OK, banks, I didn't think your ever missed. :thumbup:

JoeyA · Nov 2, 2011

Wags said:
Joey, that is one of my projects in doing this. You guys catch on too fast. It will take about 3 years to accomplish.

Sitting in Fayetteville, AR getting my rear brakes done. They have WIFI.

Run over to Murfreesboro, AR and pick up some FREE diamonds, from the volcanic diamond mine there, for inlays in your next cue.

poolfire · Nov 2, 2011

Wags said:
Kyle, I have a hard time believing that you were having trouble making bank shots...straight in, OK, banks, I didn't think your ever missed. :thumbup:

i thought it was tuff .....no pocket there for you to gage your banks...i hear ya ,,,,i would rather bank a ball then cut it in lol:thumbup:

9BallPaul · Nov 2, 2011

Suggestion

If your journey takes you through Denver, check out Hank's at West 38th Avenue and Sheridan Blvd. It was formerly Paradise (that's what the sign still says) and was once the Family Fun Center, a stop for many road players who trooped through in the golden era.

The other notable room these days is Felt (formerly Table Steaks) in the southern 'burbs.

richiebalto · Nov 3, 2011

Wags said:
I'm traveling the highways trying to see every room in the continental U.S. before they all close. I'm getting stories, history and pictures. I'll try to post two rooms, with front door picts, every week (Mon & Fri). If any has any good stories, info, etc., please share.

I started on I29 in Grand Forks, ND so this is the first room I was at.

TJ's

Fargo Biliiards and Gastropub

I'll post another on Friday. BTW, I am in the Kansas City area right now.

Man,i wish i was riding shotgun withyou WAGS,this is got to be the most exciting adventure for a pool lover,to see every great pool room,and the great pool players that it produced,iam jelious,WAGS, when you finally get to baltimore(if ur coming that far)make sure you go and check out RUNNING OUT BILLIARDS)OVER IN dundalk,it is home to a great player,Cigar Tom Vanover,i hope u r enjoying yourself and be careful and safe!

Wags · Nov 4, 2011

Yes, warm New Orleans

JoeyA said:
Another five hour drive south from Shreveport, LA and you'll hit Buffalo Billiards in the suburbs of New Orleans at Metairie.

Come pass a good time bring plenty of memory for your cameras. We've got some sights to behold.

That is on my schedule. I'll be there.

Wags · Nov 4, 2011

be there eventually

richiebalto said:
Man,i wish i was riding shotgun withyou WAGS,this is got to be the most exciting adventure for a pool lover,to see every great pool room,and the great pool players that it produced,iam jelious,WAGS, when you finally get to baltimore(if ur coming that far)make sure you go and check out RUNNING OUT BILLIARDS)OVER IN dundalk,it is home to a great player,Cigar Tom Vanover,i hope u r enjoying yourself and be careful and safe!

Not only the great rooms, but I'm finding the hidden old gems.

I walk into any POOL ROOM (not bar) and feel completely at ease...and let the BS start flying.

Thanks for your wishes.

Wags · Nov 4, 2011

McDonalds in Mena, AR

Spent the night here on my my to Texarkana, then to Shreveport, New Iberia, Houma and New Orleans.

I've never been to Maine in the fall but...it can't have anything on the drive between Fayetteville and Ft. Smith on highway 71. WOW.

Todays picture is from Sioux City, IA. Bank Shot Billiards. Sorry that it is one of their stock picts. I forgot to get an outside picture, must have gotten up too early that day. It hasn't happened since. I now have a pre-shot routine.

Wags · Nov 4, 2011

Double Vision

Help me in wishing my good friend "Chicago Tom" Sheely (Roll Out) a speedy recovery from eye surgery to correct a double vision problem. That has to be a pool players worst nightmare (especially if they don't drink).

I also would like to thank Tom personally because without his help, input and general BS, this project would not have happened.

iownthe412 · Nov 4, 2011

Come to Breakers in Pittsburgh. It's Paul Motteys room.

Cdryden · Nov 4, 2011

JoeyA said:
Run over to Murfreesboro, AR and pick up some FREE diamonds, from the volcanic diamond mine there, for inlays in your next cue.

Lol I was there with my wife and kids in June of 2010! Very hot and we didn't find any diamonds but there were 4 found that day. FYI Murfressboro is in a dry county. Imagine my surprise when we got there and i asked one of the locals where a bar or pool room is at, I had to drive 45 min to a town called Pearl (?) to get a cold beer!

Beautiful area though.

Wags · Nov 4, 2011

Jay, it is good to hear of your travels and the notes from others. MAC

Wags · Nov 7, 2011

Sioux City

Today's room is located in Sioux City, IA. Back in the '80's the Corner Pocket was one hot spot to play.

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