1952 World 3-C Championship, San Francisco

[Bob Jewett]

Here is a picture of the 1952 World 3-C tournament which was held in San Francisco and run by the BCA.

Full view:



Left group:
Unknown - Welker Cochran - Referee, Sebastian - Tour Secretary, Charles McElligott - BCA Official, John Canelli



Center group:
Irving Crane - Masako Katsura - Willie Hoppe - Kinrey Matsuyama - Joe Procita



Right group:
Ray Kilgore - Herb Hardt - Jay Bozeman - Arthur Rubin - Joe Chamaco - Tex Zimmerman



I saw three of the players play (Crane, Katsura, and Procita) and had a cue made by Zimmerman. A friend(?) of mine once tried to steer me into a one pocket game with Procita. I declined as I wanted to play nine ball.

Here is the tournament chart on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masako_Katsura#/media/File:1952_World's_Three-Cushion_sheet.png

 

[3kushn]

I have a copy of this photo among some of the things Robert Byrne bequeathed to the USBA.
Bob's desire was for the USBA to raise money through the sale of what was donated.
This photo will be for sale once everything is inventoried and cataloged.

The copy I have was poorly framed and the print is wrinkled but I think it can be repaired to nearly new condition.

 

[Mr. Bond]

Good stuff Bob, thank you

Hoppe was starting to look like Anthony Hopkins or maybe an old John Lithgow lol

 

[straightdraw65]

Good stuff Bob, thank you
Hoppe was starting to look like Anthony Hopkins or maybe an old John Lithgow lol

Did Hoppe pronounce his name like "hop" or "hoppy".
(I've heard people say both)

 

[Bob Jewett]

Did Hoppe pronounce his name like "hop" or "hoppy".
(I've heard people say both)

Hoppy. There is a story about this in his book.

 

[Danimal]

Didn't McGoorty referee this tournament?

 

[CaptiveBred]

whats with all the suits? I bet Efren could spot all of them all while wearing t-shirt...

 

[robertno1pool]

Classy Billiards

Why no pants dropping below the belt line ???

Perhaps something to be re-learned to elevate the game(s).

:grin-square:

 

[Texas Carom Club]

whats with all the suits? I bet Efren could spot all of them all while wearing t-shirt...

Because billiards are for grown ups , not children
Thanks

if you think effren would win 40 point match with hoppe at any age of eithers life , then your worse off than your post suggests

 

[Mr. Bond]

March 6 – 22, 1952
*
World Three Cushion Tournament
924 Billiard Club – San Francisco, CA
Game: Three Cushion Points: 50
Field: 10 Format: Round Robin
Prizes: $20,000


High Run: $50 Ray Kilgore 11
Best Game: $100 Jay Bozeman 23 innings
Admission: Afternoon: $1.20 & $1.80
Evening: $3.00

Note: This was the first time a women (Masako Katsura) competed in a world tournament.

 

[Bob Jewett]

March 6 – 22, 1952 ... Prizes: $20,000 ...

According to the CPI inflation calculator, that is the equivalent of $184,000 today.

 

[Bob Jewett]

whats with all the suits? I bet Efren could spot all of them all while wearing t-shirt...

But could he beat them while wearing the required suit?

That is how all major tournaments were conducted through the 1960s in the US. The World 14.1 in 1977 was in coat and tie.

 

[tableroll]

Why no pants dropping below the belt line ???

Perhaps something to be re-learned to elevate the game(s).

:grin-square:

No tattoos? Wassuuuuuuup!!

 

[Timkrieger]

I have a copy of this photo among some of the things Robert Byrne bequeathed to the USBA.
Bob's desire was for the USBA to raise money through the sale of what was donated.
This photo will be for sale once everything is inventoried and cataloged.

The copy I have was poorly framed and the print is wrinkled but I think it can be repaired to nearly new condition.

Hi Sir, I would like to buy this photo if you happen to have it still? I found this thread researching this photo. Please let me know if you still have it?

Thanks!

 

[Timkrieger]

Here is a picture of the 1952 World 3-C tournament which was held in San Francisco and run by the BCA.

Full view:

View attachment 453079

Left group:
Unknown - Welker Cochran - Referee, Sebastian - Tour Secretary, Charles McElligott - BCA Official, John Canelli

View attachment 453080

Center group:
Irving Crane - Masako Katsura - Willie Hoppe - Kinrey Matsuyama - Joe Procita

View attachment 453081

Right group:
Ray Kilgore - Herb Hardt - Jay Bozeman - Arthur Rubin - Joe Chamaco - Tex Zimmerman

View attachment 453082

I saw three of the players play (Crane, Katsura, and Procita) and had a cue made by Zimmerman. A friend(?) of mine once tried to steer me into a one pocket game with Procita. I declined as I wanted to play nine ball.

Here is the tournament chart on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masako_Katsura#/media/File:1952_World's_Three-Cushion_sheet.png

Hi Bob, I am looking for a copy of that top photo. I saw

Here is a picture of the 1952 World 3-C tournament which was held in San Francisco and run by the BCA.

Full view:

View attachment 453079

Left group:
Unknown - Welker Cochran - Referee, Sebastian - Tour Secretary, Charles McElligott - BCA Official, John Canelli

View attachment 453080

Center group:
Irving Crane - Masako Katsura - Willie Hoppe - Kinrey Matsuyama - Joe Procita

View attachment 453081

Right group:
Ray Kilgore - Herb Hardt - Jay Bozeman - Arthur Rubin - Joe Chamaco - Tex Zimmerman

View attachment 453082

I saw three of the players play (Crane, Katsura, and Procita) and had a cue made by Zimmerman. A friend(?) of mine once tried to steer me into a one pocket game with Procita. I declined as I wanted to play nine ball.

Here is the tournament chart on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masako_Katsura#/media/File:1952_World's_Three-Cushion_sheet.png

Hi Bob, I’m looking for a copy of this picture with everyone around the Centennial. Do you happen to have a copy for sale? I saw the picture in Grissim’s book Billiards and have been looking for a copy for my collection.

Thanks

 

[Bob Jewett]

... Hi Bob, I’m looking for a copy of this picture with everyone around the Centennial. Do you happen to have a copy for sale? I saw the picture in Grissim’s book Billiards and have been looking for a copy for my collection.

Thanks

Here is a higher-resolution copy. Is this good enough?
1952 3C Tournament picture

 

[Timkrieger]

Thanks Bob! Appreciate it

 

[Pin]

A friend(?) of mine once tried to steer me into a one pocket game with Procita. I declined as I wanted to play nine ball.

I wonder, with the benefit of hindsight, would the memory of having been hustled by Procita be worth it?

I know you move in higher circles in the game, but to an average Joe (pun not intended!), a modest loss might be a fun memory.

I'm reminded of a guy I know who won a martial arts world championship when he was ahead on points, and in the final few seconds his opponent got him in a submission hold, so he allowed his arm to be broken in order to win. Pretty brutal, but given what goes in to getting to that final, it's got to be worth it. Actually that's not the same at all. But it's an interesting 'what would you do'.

 

[Bob Jewett]

I wonder, with the benefit of hindsight, would the memory of having been hustled by Procita be worth it?

...

I think it would have been worth it. The main point of all of this is to have experiences, isn't it?

 

[Pin]

I think it would have been worth it. The main point of all of this is to have experiences, isn't it?

Agreed. I can imagine having a different view in the immediate aftermath of losing my bankroll though! It's interesting how one's perspective can change.