How would you rule this? Why?

[Patrick Johnson]

Sometimes there's a fine line between gamesmanship and unsportsmanlike conduct.

I think gamesmanship is unsportsmanlike by definition, because it willfully violates the intent of the rules. The fine line is between what's worth arguing about or not.

pj
chgo

 

[Bob Jewett]

I've got a copy of the 1966 rules for pocket billiards. ...

The rules of pool have changed a lot since 1966, especially if you are comparing BCA (1966) to APA (2012).

 

[OneIron]

I think gamesmanship is unsportsmanlike by definition, because it willfully violates the intent of the rules. The fine line is between what's worth arguing about or not.

pj
chgo

PJ, we finally agree on something. Well said.

 

[thommy]

The rules of pool have changed a lot since 1966, especially if you are comparing BCA (1966) to APA (2012).

That sir was exactly my point and in case you missed it, not for the better in my opinion.