non efren related, but best miss story i've ever heard involving players i know.
A very strong player that used to go on the road a lot named Max (not eberle) was playing another roadie (any maryland players can confirm this story? or know other guy playing?)
they were playing a set for 5k and it was hill/hill. other player tried a tough cut on the case 9ball and missed it leaving a straight in 6" shot on the 9ball with the cue being somewhere near the spot. Max jokes saying "you're gunna make me shoot this?" casually walks up and chalks the cue then goes down to shoot the shot. As he strokes the ball in, the tip apperently falls off and he misses the ball and leaves it dead in the hole for the other guy who was in the mist of taking apart his cues.