video of the 1936 billiards championships --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_W_h7603Rs
on to the questions :
1. I know they are playing straight pool, but is this some sort of different version of the game? Reason I ask is because at 1:38, the player has a break shot, misses but still keeps going. Or was this just a demonstration for the crowd?
2. how long is that table? I've heard of championships being played on 10 footers in those days, but that thing looks way bigger than 10 feet.
3. Were pocket billiard balls the same size as carom/Russian pyramid balls back then? Those things look huge.
Hope some can help out with these questions. thanks!
on to the questions :
1. I know they are playing straight pool, but is this some sort of different version of the game? Reason I ask is because at 1:38, the player has a break shot, misses but still keeps going. Or was this just a demonstration for the crowd?
2. how long is that table? I've heard of championships being played on 10 footers in those days, but that thing looks way bigger than 10 feet.
3. Were pocket billiard balls the same size as carom/Russian pyramid balls back then? Those things look huge.
Hope some can help out with these questions. thanks!