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THE SILENCER
Guest
if billiards was invented in france, why then was the very first tournament held in st.louis u.s.a.? odd isn't it?
I am not saying that you aren't right but, where is your proof this is true?
Kent Mc.
Kent Mc.
I saw the topic "Billiards Trivia Question" and then the thread starter, TheSilencer and seriously the first thought that came to mind is "Don't you have to know something about billiards before you can start asking trivia questions?"
I thought billiards was invented in Belgium? At least that is what I have always heard.
Here's an interesting link I found discussing the origins of billiards, seems no one really knows how it originated though France is credited with refining the game quite a bit.
http://www.cuecare.com/history.htm
http://www.cuecare.com/history.htm
I was thinking it said Belgium in the Billiard Encyclopedia. I could be wrong though.
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THE SILENCER
Guest
i thought france in 1500. anyhow, it says in all the books, the first billiard tournament was held in st. louis back in 1869, or some year like it, just thought the whole thing was intresting.
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King Cueball
Guest
Nobody knows where pool was invented, if you read a hundred books all of them will say a diffrent place.
I think Fast Larry invented pool.
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Dr. M
Guest
If you haven't had a chance to read the Billiard Encyclopedia by Stein and Rubino it is worth having a look at. The history of the sport is covered nicely in this text. The theories that are presented here are obviously well researched. Especially interesting is how games that were predecessors to billiards were introduced to Europe and how the sport developed there. I believe this book is out of print, but you may be able to obtain a copy through your local library if they can get it on loan. Be careful lifting it though because it is huge! The New Illustrated Billiard Encyclopedia by Mike Shamos is a very nice book, as well.
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jacko
Guest
Wally in Cincy said:
Fast takes off on a vacation and as soon as he leaves you start in on him with your insults, this is your 2nd one in a row. When he was on the board you kept your mouth shut. You sir, as a coward and a slime ball. You are also not too bright or you would have been able to answer this question.
Leave FL alone and talk pool turkey.
Fast Larry invented pool and other things....
I second that Wally! He also invented all those World Titles, gold medals and all the other BS he has posted at his website.
Wally in Cincy said:
I second that Wally! He also invented all those World Titles, gold medals and all the other BS he has posted at his website.
pooltablemech
Banned
I don't think Larry invented pool.......I might be wrong, but I don't think he was alive back then! LOL......But I might be wrong! 
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Skip Newberry
Guest
I'll second that, PTM!
fast larry
Banned
Wally in Cincy said:
Pool was invented in Egypt, 3,000 years ago, I have pictures of them playing. When you have any question about pool, dont ask the bozo bernie, ask an expert.
fast larry
Banned
juegabillar said:
I got in Ripleys 5 times 5 years in a row for doing things you could not conceive or believe. Things beyond your ability to do in a thousand years. I was in more times in Ripleys than any other person last century, out of 100,000 impossible things and people over 80 years of columns being ran. I confess to this, yes I did do these things. Yes they were true. List what you have done, what are your pool accomplishments, your prime achievement other than lying about me and what I did.
Telling lies about me about something you know nothing about is a bad thing, a sin, go find a priest, confess, lie no more, go and sin no more my son. You bring shame on your self and on your beautiful island and people.
Put references or links at your website....
Fast Larry:
I suggest you put up dates, links, and more reference material to your so called accomplishments. That way, whatever you say can be verified. Put the year and place of your championships and gold medals and everything else about you. People like to research these things. If there is no link, create one yourself, and have it available for people to see.
Once I can verify what you say, I will be a "believer" but in the meantime I sincerely think you talk too much BS, and that is no lie.
fast larry said:
Fast Larry:
I suggest you put up dates, links, and more reference material to your so called accomplishments. That way, whatever you say can be verified. Put the year and place of your championships and gold medals and everything else about you. People like to research these things. If there is no link, create one yourself, and have it available for people to see.
Once I can verify what you say, I will be a "believer" but in the meantime I sincerely think you talk too much BS, and that is no lie.
jacko said:
You're right Larry. I'm a coward and a slimeball. And not too bright to boot.
And I'm anxious to see how you can construe this post as an insult.
Wally in Cincinnati
P.S...please stop sending me threatening PM's. Thank you.