Pool Newz - Interviews with Tony Robles and Danny Basavich

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Interview with Tony Robles mentioning the upcoming World Summit of Pool
Favorite quote "I had a girl chasing me and I totally ignored her, I'd
practice 12 hours a day, sixdays a week." Now there's a pool player with his
priorities straight. Oh, and apparently he never like "Silent Assasin" for a
nickname.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/story/236758p-203255c.html

(Long) Interview with Danny Basavich. Favorite quote: "You should quit for
two weeks, and after that, you should quit altogether.". Worst quote
"Newark-born Jack "Jersey Red" Breit was a contemporary of the great
Minnesota Fats. " - Should have had this the other way around methinks.

http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-4/1096434617118070.xml
(You have to put in any old Zip code and birth year to access it)
 
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Thanks Aunty Dan. I enjoyed the read. Looking forward to your next post.
Purdman :cool:
 
Great articles. Those who read my posts know I'm a big Tony Robles fan, but I also can't say enough nice things about Danny "Kid Delicious" Basavich. He's a quality guy who is liked by everyone who knows him, and if he ever snaps off a major title, it will be a very popular win. One thing about Danny is that he has limitless respect for the superstars of the game. He speaks with reverence and awe whenever he talks about Archer, Efren, Buddy or Earl, and worships the stars of yesteryear. I think his fellow pros appreciate his genuinely high regard for them.
 
888 said:
i agree. i find the kid delicious article inspiring. thanks auntydan for sharing.
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O god now that is funny .and to know Danny he did do something like cake on the fase or beer .To in action .. :p :p
 
Girls vs. Pool - Pool Wins Every Time!

AuntyDan said:
Interview with Tony Robles mentioning the upcoming World Summit of Pool
Favorite quote "I had a girl chasing me and I totally ignored her, I'd
practice 12 hours a day, sixdays a week." Now there's a pool player with his
priorities straight. Oh, and apparently he never like "Silent Assasin" for a
nickname.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/story/236758p-203255c.html

(Long) Interview with Danny Basavich. Favorite quote: "You should quit for
two weeks, and after that, you should quit altogether.". Worst quote
"Newark-born Jack "Jersey Red" Breit was a contemporary of the great
Minnesota Fats. " - Should have had this the other way around methinks.

http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-4/1096434617118070.xml
(You have to put in any old Zip code and birth year to access it)
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I can relate to Tony Robles experiences with girls vs. Pool. Back in the '70's, I was "On The Road" 10 months out of a year. I have met many of fine women along the way and some I even had go with me for a short trip for a few weeks. One I can remember became very fond of me & me of her. The problem came after about 3 weeks into a trip through Minnesota. She became very jealous of my cue. I had and still have one of the first Balabushka's and I spent many afternoons taking care of the shafts, tips, etc. She said "I was paying more attention to the cue than to her". I immediately responded "Hey, I've had it a lot longer than you & it makes me more money"!
Well that was the beginning of the end because not only did she not appreciate my evaluation but also I started to be concerned about the safety of my cue.
 
Hi AuntyDan,

I agree with your assesment of the articles. Great reading! I questioned only one part of the article on Tony. I've never heard him speak at length before without mentioning Jonathan in some way. I am quite suprised. :confused:
 
Before I played Tony at the Open I had heard many times how nice of a guy he was but until you meet him, you couldn't possibly know JUST how true that is. He always has a smile on his face, like Tommy Kennedy, and he is a true gentleman while playing and has a great sense of humor. When the score was 10-1, his favor of course, he missed a ball and I got up from my chair and asked him as he was going to sit down, " Do ya give up?" Tony just laughed, but I got the feeling that if the score was reversed and I had said the same thing, he still would have just laughed. Not that I would say something like that if I was ahead 10-1, because I'm not like that, just trying to make a point about how much respect he gained from me while only playing 1 match. I came across him several times throughout the rest of the week and he always made it a point to say hi first. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Danny while there but I can relate to his artice in many ways. Our paths will cross again and I will go out of my way to introduce myself to him.
Anyway, just wanted to put my 2 cents in and I think I put 2 bucks instead. Peace everyone.
 
OldHasBeen said:
One I can remember became very fond of me & me of her. The problem came after about 3 weeks into a trip through Minnesota. She became very jealous of my cue. I had and still have one of the first Balabushka's and I spent many afternoons taking care of the shafts, tips, etc. She said "I was paying more attention to the cue than to her". I immediately responded "Hey, I've had it a lot longer than you & it makes me more money"!
Well that was the beginning of the end because not only did she not appreciate my evaluation but also I started to be concerned about the safety of my cue.
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ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Hey all, I agree with Tony. The moniker " silent assasin " just not go with his outgoing personality. I am at a loss for a better moniker ! Maybe some Brain here can come up with somthing better for him?
OldHasBeen said:
I can relate to Tony Robles experiences with girls vs. Pool. Back in the '70's, I was "On The Road" 10 months out of a year. I have met many of fine women along the way and some I even had go with me for a short trip for a few weeks. One I can remember became very fond of me & me of her. The problem came after about 3 weeks into a trip through Minnesota. She became very jealous of my cue. I had and still have one of the first Balabushka's and I spent many afternoons taking care of the shafts, tips, etc. She said "I was paying more attention to the cue than to her". I immediately responded "Hey, I've had it a lot longer than you & it makes me more money"!
Well that was the beginning of the end because not only did she not appreciate my evaluation but also I started to be concerned about the safety of my cue.
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Rude Dog said:
Before I played Tony at the Open I had heard many times how nice of a guy he was but until you meet him, you couldn't possibly know JUST how true that is. He always has a smile on his face, like Tommy Kennedy, and he is a true gentleman while playing and has a great sense of humor. When the score was 10-1, his favor of course, he missed a ball and I got up from my chair and asked him as he was going to sit down, " Do ya give up?" Tony just laughed, but I got the feeling that if the score was reversed and I had said the same thing, he still would have just laughed. Not that I would say something like that if I was ahead 10-1, because I'm not like that, just trying to make a point about how much respect he gained from me while only playing 1 match. I came across him several times throughout the rest of the week and he always made it a point to say hi first. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Danny while there but I can relate to his artice in many ways. Our paths will cross again and I will go out of my way to introduce myself to him.
Anyway, just wanted to put my 2 cents in and I think I put 2 bucks instead. Peace everyone.
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Great avatar, Rude Dog. Glad your experience was so positive with Tony. As you note, he has a magical personlity. I'm sure he enjoyed meeting you, too. You're right, he can be just as congenial when he's on the receiving end of a lopsided score. In the Big Apple Nine Ball Challenge in NYC last month, he trailed Rodney Morris 10 - 2, and when he won the next rack, in plain view of Rodney, he comedically moved eight beads across to make it double hill. Even Rodney, who would win the match by 11 - 3 moments later, couldn't help but laugh.
 
OldHasBeen said:
I know I'm getting older and starting to be out of touch but I can't figure out what - ROTFLMAO - means. Is this an accepted acronim?
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Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off!
 
Rude Dog said:
I got up from my chair and asked him as he was going to sit down, " Do ya give up?" Tony just laughed
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RD,
Actually this says more about you than about Tony. My favorite opponents are the ones that will fight tooth and nail to win, but still maintain their sense of humor and composure even if they are losing. These type of opponents seem quite common in the straight pool circle here in Indy, they are VERY RARE in the 9-ball community here.

A great man and coach once said the perfect approach to becoming a gentleman athlete was that, "you must love to win, but you can't mind losing." I'm sure many will not agree, but I have found them words to live by.
 
Williebetmore said:
RD,
Actually this says more about you than about Tony. My favorite opponents are the ones that will fight tooth and nail to win, but still maintain their sense of humor and composure even if they are losing. These type of opponents seem quite common in the straight pool circle here in Indy, they are VERY RARE in the 9-ball community here.

A great man and coach once said the perfect approach to becoming a gentleman athlete was that, "you must love to win, but you can't mind losing." I'm sure many will not agree, but I have found them words to live by.
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Hey Willie, thanks for the kind words. I wouldn't say that I disagree with the last part of your reply, because I know what you mean. Losing is part of learning in all aspects of competition and if someone can't handle it, then they shouldn't compete. I've had my share of moments when I showed my emotions when I was losing and I didn't like myself afterward. I've even apologized to an opponent for my actions, but this was when I was a lot younger, but old enough to know that I had just made an ass out of myself. I just don't ever want to be remembered as being a sore loser because I've seen my share of them, as we all have, and it's not a pretty sight. I've mentioned in a previous thread that I'm a player that counts the good rolls, along with the bad. It always evens out in the long run. A quote I've heard many times is, "Sometimes the balls just don't let you win." Anyway, I'm far from a saint on the table because I'm a competitor but when the match is over, win or lose, you'll always get a hand shake and a "good game" from me, just like all 4 of my opponents got at the Open. Peace.
 
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