Only Game That Stayed The Same 14.1

Johnnyt

Johnnyt

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The only game that has not been made easier over the years is 14.1. When you look at 14.1 now compared to 100 years ago is the fact that there are books, learning pool DVD's, and the Internet itself where novices can chat with better players and learn quickly. There are 20 times or more 100 ball runners today because there are way more B+ players and above. Long live 14.1. Johnnyt
 
The game used to be played on slow nappy cloth with composition balls and dead rails. Today's equipment has changed the game demonstrably and dramatically and makes opening the clusters much easier than back in the day.
 
I've been playing more 14.1 lately and it has drastically improved my other games. I see shots I didn't before and also I've learned to hit softer and not bang everyone 100 mph. Great game, only downside is the wait to shoot, but in disguise as a tool to teach you patience and the ability to not let your head get in the way to start shooting properly when it's your shot. My favorite game is the classic 8 ball, but this would be second. I like all games but some are better teachers than others.
 
One Pocket is pretty similar to the days of yore, no? One would argue identical.

Even spotting balls when all are behind the line, same rules as 50 years ago.
 
There are 14.1 matches that started over 100 years ago, and are still being played. As a word of caution, each time a player died and needed to be replaced he was "in the chair." Another reason not to miss.
 
bdorman said:
There are 14.1 matches that started over 100 years ago, and are still being played. As a word of caution, each time a player died and needed to be replaced he was "in the chair." Another reason not to miss.
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That's not true. According to one story Onofrio Lauri died at the table in the middle of a run. The quote:

Onofrio died of a sudden heart attack in the New York room that night of April 1, 1971. It was reported that with his cue in his hand and knowing his time had come, Lauri said to his friends "this is my last shot".
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Lassiter may also have died at the table but he probably wasn't playing 14.1.
 
bdorman said:
There are 14.1 matches that started over 100 years ago, and are still being played. As a word of caution, each time a player died and needed to be replaced he was "in the chair." Another reason not to miss.
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I think Dick Lane was playing that's why it's a hundred years.

Don
 
sjm said:
The game used to be played on slow nappy cloth with composition balls and dead rails. Today's equipment has changed the game demonstrably and dramatically and makes opening the clusters much easier than back in the day.
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And this my friend is why I really don't compare the players of yesterday and today! They say the players of today are a little "better" than the players of yesterday. I totally disagree, matter of fact, I think totally the opposite!

Speaking of nappy cloth, I've put higher runs more consistently on nappy cloth! I actually prefer to play straights on nappy cloth. Call me weird, but I feel the balls better on nap, I don't know why:(
 
Johnnyt said:
There are 20 times or more 100 ball runners today because there are way more B+ players and above. Long live 14.1. Johnnyt
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I'm with Stu on this one. The game is much easier on todays equipment. I shudder to think how many balls Mosconi or Crane would run today.
But even with the easier equipment it's very unlikely any B+ players are going to be running 100 balls.
 
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