Need pics for book

freddy the beard

freddy the beard

Freddy Bentivegna
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Here is a list of player photos that I am looking for, to use in my next book. If anyone could help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.

the Beard

Eugene "Clem" Metz
Alton "Baby-face"Whitlow
Bobby Strauss
Brooklyn Jimmy Cassas
Ed "Detroit Whitey" Beuchene
Detroit Whitey's dog Windy
Gene "Fullerton Kid" Skinner
Jack Cooney and/or Barbara
James Evans
Johnny "Irish" Lineen
Johnny Vives
Hayden Lingo
"Rags" Fitzpatrick
Ray Maples
Jimmy Cox
Harry "Poochie" Sexton
Milborn "Gar" Frazier
Eddie Robin
Johnny Ervolino
Lori Shampo
"Portland" Don Watson
Greg "Big Train" Stevens
Hubert "Daddy Warbucks"Cokes
"Steve the Lizard" Smith
Kenny "Romberg"Remus
"Peter Rabbit" Lindhardt
"Chicago Paul" Jones
"Mexican Johnny" Vasquez
Marvin Henderson
King (Jerry the Greek's wonderdog)
Javenly "Youngblood" Washington
James "Texas Blood"Brown
Denny Searcy
Cisero Murphy
"Virgina" Bob Ogburn (Black Bart)
"Bananas" Rodriguez (first name Phil or Frank?)
 
Lizzard

freddy the beard said:
Here is a list of player photos that I am looking for, to use in my next book. If anyone could help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.

the Beard
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Fred,

I'm pretty sure I have some pics of Steve Smith. They'll be among some pics I'll be sending you. What's your deadline for getting the photos, or do you have a deadline?
 
No deadline

BillPorter said:
Fred,

I'm pretty sure I have some pics of Steve Smith. They'll be among some pics I'll be sending you. What's your deadline for getting the photos, or do you have a deadline?
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No, deadline. I am not going forward until I have the pics I need.
the Beard
 
freddy the beard said:
I dont know the man. Where is he from and how can I contact him?
the Beard
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I don't think Gremlin has any old pictures. He mostly stalks the women players. He usually posts on the various pool forums. U can try him at CCB too.

Brian
 
freddy the beard said:
Here is a list of player photos that I am looking for, to use in my next book. If anyone could help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.

the Beard

Eugene "Clem" Metz
Alton "Baby-face"Whitlow
Bobby Strauss
Brooklyn Jimmy Cassas
Ed "Detroit Whitey" Beuchene
Detroit Whitey's dog Windy
Gene "Fullerton Kid" Skinner
Jack Cooney and/or Barbara
James Evans
Johnny "Irish" Lineen
Johnny Vives
Hayden Lingo
"Rags" Fitzpatrick
Ray Maples
Jimmy Cox
Harry "Poochie" Sexton
Milborn "Gar" Frazier
Eddie Robin
Johnny Ervolino
Lori Shampo
"Portland" Don Watson
Greg "Big Train" Stevens
Hubert "Daddy Warbucks"Cokes
"Steve the Lizard" Smith
Kenny "Romberg"Remus
"Peter Rabbit" Lindhardt
"Chicago Paul" Jones
"Mexican Johnny" Vasquez
Marvin Henderson
King (Jerry the Greek's wonderdog)
Javenly "Youngblood" Washington
James "Texas Blood"Brown
Denny Searcy
Cisero Murphy
"Virgina" Bob Ogburn (Black Bart)
"Bananas" Rodriguez (first name Phil or Frank?)
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I am curious what stories you have about Skinner? I have pictures of him by the way. Also Bob Strauss, have you asked him about being included in your book, he is a very private guy.
 
Gene Skinner

macguy said:
I am curious what stories you have about Skinner? I have pictures of him by the way. Also Bob Strauss, have you asked him about being included in your book, he is a very private guy.
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Skinner was my Onepocket mentor. I loved the old man-- and he could play. Bobby Strauss? We used to play all the time at Congress Bowl. If he doesnt want his picture in the book, that's ok. However I am going to use a story about him playing Peter Rabbit. Now for the big question Mac, could you possibly have a photo of Big Henry Baker and maybe even Sugar Shack Johnny? That to me, would be like hitting the lottery. I just talked to Ronnie Sypher yesterday and he is sending me pics of himself and whatever else he might dig up. The other gem I need badly is the rascal from Atlanta, Ray Maples. If you could provide me with any or all of the above, a pre-pub copy of my book II, The GosPool will be promised to you. White Cannonball Eddie maybe?
I remember those sessions you and I had at the Miscue lounge. You were tough at that Nine-ball.
the Beard
 
Steve "Lizzard" Smith - 1984 Austin, TX

freddy the beard said:
Here is a list of player photos that I am looking for, to use in my next book. If anyone could help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.

the Beard

Eugene "Clem" Metz
Alton "Baby-face"Whitlow
Bobby Strauss
Brooklyn Jimmy Cassas
Ed "Detroit Whitey" Beuchene
Detroit Whitey's dog Windy
Gene "Fullerton Kid" Skinner
Jack Cooney and/or Barbara
James Evans
Johnny "Irish" Lineen
Johnny Vives
Hayden Lingo
"Rags" Fitzpatrick
Ray Maples
Jimmy Cox
Harry "Poochie" Sexton
Milborn "Gar" Frazier
Eddie Robin
Johnny Ervolino
Lori Shampo
"Portland" Don Watson
Greg "Big Train" Stevens
Hubert "Daddy Warbucks"Cokes
"Steve the Lizard" Smith
Kenny "Romberg"Remus
"Peter Rabbit" Lindhardt
"Chicago Paul" Jones
"Mexican Johnny" Vasquez
Marvin Henderson
King (Jerry the Greek's wonderdog)
Javenly "Youngblood" Washington
James "Texas Blood"Brown
Denny Searcy
Cisero Murphy
"Virgina" Bob Ogburn (Black Bart)
"Bananas" Rodriguez (first name Phil or Frank?)
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Fred, how's this one for Steve Smith. It's from 1984 in Austin, TX.
 

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Thanks Bill, I'll use it.
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I have a few more from the same tournament, but I think this is the best one. BE SURE to credit this photo to Mike Haines. He took the shot. I'd appreciate it if you reply or PM that you got the request to credit the photo to Mike. Thanks, Freddy.
 
freddy the beard said:
I remember those sessions you and I had at the Miscue lounge. You were tough at that Nine-ball.
the Beard
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MisCue in Pompano, Bob Bilows the 3C players old pool room? I was there in the early 80's...I could tell the room had history to it, too bad it was so far from my home at the time. Do I know the MacGuy?
 
Freddy

I know somebody has psted a picture of Skinner on this forum once (It could have been Macguy, not sure) ... I believe that Billiards Digest has a picture archive, get with Mike Panazzo - they have some pictures of Harry and most definitely Rags (they had a feauture story on Rags about a year ago on their website) - CLICK HERE - they also have an article on Weenie-Beenie.

Phil Carpentier posts at this site as Mr. Lucky. He is Cisero Murphy's nephew. I am also in touch with Cisero's niece. His family would be the best place to get photos... here s one I have at my website, its not mine, and I don't remember where I got it from and I do not own it.

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R.A.Dyer is also another excellent resource, he wrote the book Hustler Days.

Good luck, and let me know if you need anything.
 
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Lori Shampo pic

freddy the beard said:
No, deadline. I am not going forward until I have the pics I need.
the Beard
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Here's a pic of Lori Shampo. I think it is from the early 80's. It is an 8" x 10", but I had to crop it down to get it to fit here. I can send the full scan to your email.
 

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Here's a pic of Lori Shampo. I think it is from the early 80's. It is an 8" x 10", but I had to crop it down to get it to fit here. I can send the full scan to your email.
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Why is it so big on here?
 
Bob Ogburn

Hey Freddy, I saw you had Bob Ogborn (Black Bart) on your list. How good did Bob play in his prime? He is a true character!!!
 
Bob Ogburn is still a top player!

My good friend, Willie Jopling (who is a very close friend of Bob Ogburn), told me that Ogburn was subject to beat anyone and any time...and showed he still has it, by beating all the top players at one of Mizerak's Senior Tour events, down in FL just a couple of years ago.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
 
Virginia Bob Ogburn

Devil said:
Hey Freddy, I saw you had Bob Ogborn (Black Bart) on your list. How good did Bob play in his prime? He is a true character!!!
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Virginia Bob, or Black Bart was a serious obstacle to anybody who came thru So. Fla. Unbeatable on the 6x12 snooker table in Congress Billiards, and could hold his own, (especially with a big bet) with anybody down there playing Nineball.
the Beard
 
freddy the beard said:
Skinner was my Onepocket mentor. I loved the old man-- and he could play. Bobby Strauss? We used to play all the time at Congress Bowl. If he doesnt want his picture in the book, that's ok. However I am going to use a story about him playing Peter Rabbit. Now for the big question Mac, could you possibly have a photo of Big Henry Baker and maybe even Sugar Shack Johnny? That to me, would be like hitting the lottery. I just talked to Ronnie Sypher yesterday and he is sending me pics of himself and whatever else he might dig up. The other gem I need badly is the rascal from Atlanta, Ray Maples. If you could provide me with any or all of the above, a pre-pub copy of my book II, The GosPool will be promised to you. White Cannonball Eddie maybe?
I remember those sessions you and I had at the Miscue lounge. You were tough at that Nine-ball.
the Beard
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"Three fingered" Ronnie Sypher. Wow. I haven't heard that name in a million years. I always wondered what happened to him. He was from the Baltimore area right? A good little player who loved to gamble it up.
White Cannonball was Eddie Kleinowski from upstate New York. He would run all around the East Coast mainly, beating almost everyone. He even gambled with Country in NYC at Guys and Dolls on 50th and Broadway.

I'll see what I can dig up for you Freddie.
 
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