Cannonball was Johnny Chapman. The last guy you mentioned in your original post is Phillip Hyde. He was from Groves, Texas, he told me he did live and play in Houston for a few years. Once upon a time he was a very good player. I'm from Beaumont, and went to several poolrooms in Houston, in the 70's and 80's. Le Cue, Goofy's , Grand Central Station, Cassidy's. Playoffs. Jersey Red could usually be found in whatever was the action poolroom at the time. Richie Ambrose played at Goofy's, originally from NY, as was Red. Gabby's real name is Mouise Pouncey, he passed away last year. Jerry Brock was a top player for a long time, mostly bar tables IIRC. He won a tournament near Toomey, Louisiana, one time, held at a bar at a horse training facility owned by Jimmy Wimberly, lots of good players were there. There was a bar near there called The Spur that had two or three bar tables and pretty much non stop action. The owner was Mackey Fusilier. Saw Phillip play there many times, he matched up several times with Tommy Sanders. Over the years a lot of top players came through. I saw U.J. Puckett there once, he came in with Bobby Pitts who usually staked players at that time. Danny Jones used to come in after betting the ponies, as did the infamous Joey Torma. Flyboy Jimmy Spears made an appearance or two. Fly later owned a room in Baton Rouge and The Sports Palace in New Orleans.... By the way Cue Stick did you know Joe MacNamara?