There was an allure to pool that is mostly missing today. Very few "legendary" poolrooms are still around. In the 60's and 70's we all knew the Hi-Cue in New Jersey and the Golden Cue in Queens, NY. There was LeCue in Houston, the Sport Palace in New Orleans, Palace Billiards and Cochrans in SF, Trueloves in OKC, Forest Park billiards in Dayton, the Rack in Detroit, the Billiard Den in Hollywood, CA. And there were dozens more in every road players Black Book (yes they had one in some form). Grady told me my room (and me) was in every players black book. I was proud to hear that!
Players would share information as to the best "Spots" to go to, who would play, how much they would bet, what they liked to play and their "speed" in each game. It was customary to throw a gapper or some juice to a player who steered you to a good spot where you made a score. Yes, this is how we talked back then!
Every player had a " Home Room" where they preferred to hang out. That could last a week, a month or for years.
This is a primer for anyone wanting to read stories about this era in pool.