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gulyassy said:
You know I was the only person at this Masconi Cup to defeat Oliver Ortman in one on one play, he won the World Championship in Taipei this particular year. This was Oliver Ortman's Dream Team and they almost beat us, they lost by a game. We made one of the greatest comebacks in Masconi Cup history.
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Mike you participated in the Mosconi Cup twice and I would imagine those were two highlights of your pool player career... Hell you've possibly even met the man himself, Willie Mosconi...


Why do I bring this up?

I can't just stand by...

I can't just stand by and let you misspell the last name of one of the greatest humans to ever screw two pieces of wood together. You're better than that. If you can't spell his name the correct way I may have to sell my samsara gulyassy sledgehammer or ask for a refund. :grin:
 
gulyassy said:
You know I was the only person at this Masconi Cup to defeat Oliver Ortman in one on one play, he won the World Championship in Taipei this particular year. This was Oliver Ortman's Dream Team and they almost beat us, they lost by a game. We made one of the greatest comebacks in Masconi Cup history.
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Mike, I thought you played the Camel Tour also? I did not find your name here 1999 Camel Pro Billiard Series Roster
 
Mike's last name is probably butchered more than most! For coming here at all, and sharing his thoughts, I'll gladly ignore his spelling mistakes!
 
CrownCityCorey said:
Mike, I thought you played the Camel Tour also? I did not find your name here 1999 Camel Pro Billiard Series Roster
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I only played in one Camel Tour event. It ended up being the last tournament I was going to play in. I thought I could quit pool after beating Jimmy Reid, Nick Varner, Efren Reyes, Allen Hopkins and Dallas West back to back all in one day. The middle 3 I had never beat before in the couple of years I played on the Pro Tour. After this tournament I went to work full time building cues.
 
Another thing you guys might not know about Mikey.....he was the Worlds Back Pocket 9-ball champion, and one the few repairmen we utilized on the National 9-Ball Tour....AND a fine tournament director himself.
 
gulyassy said:
Becoming a player in this pool world we live in is probably the hardest career that a person could ever undertake. Personally I started playing when I was 13 years old with all my friends. We went to a bowling alley that had pool tables and the manager let me in even though I was under age. I was hooked with the first ball I ever hit. I had one thing going my way with my progress, I never looked around when I was practicing in front of people. I payed attention to the balls on the table only. This most important part of my game has gave me a chance to win. Looking around after good shots or dogged shots is the best way to get distracted from your goals of defeating opponents. Talking to an opponent is also a distraction. Frustration about opponents good fortune is the biggest distraction, it will cause defeat if you let it become anything other than his time at the table. Your opportunities will come and how you handle it will determine wins or losses. You can always backtrack to a loss, one shot one lag, one missed position, one scratch because of no definite place or path to position the cue ball. If you watch a final match with no savers and a large amount difference between the 2 places, you will see the proper way to play for the money.
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Thanks for taking the time to post this advice Mike. Words of wisdom from a Champion are appreciated.
 
Mike, great advice regarding focus. Very difficult for all of us to not focus on our misfortune at the table, but as we all know it may give us an excuse for losing. Very insightful.
 
Rockin' Robin said:
Another thing you guys might not know about Mikey.....he was the Worlds Back Pocket 9-ball champion, and one the few repairmen we utilized on the National 9-Ball Tour....AND a fine tournament director himself.
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What the heck are you doing now a days. I haven't heard from the old McDermott Tour fellows in a decade. Is Al still causing trouble? The real question is are you still in the pool seen? I heard from Phil about a year or so ago.
 
gulyassy said:
Becoming a player in this pool world we live in is probably the hardest career that a person could ever undertake. Personally I started playing when I was 13 years old with all my friends. We went to a bowling alley that had pool tables and the manager let me in even though I was under age. I was hooked with the first ball I ever hit. I had one thing going my way with my progress, I never looked around when I was practicing in front of people. I payed attention to the balls on the table only. This most important part of my game has gave me a chance to win. Looking around after good shots or dogged shots is the best way to get distracted from your goals of defeating opponents. Talking to an opponent is also a distraction. Frustration about opponents good fortune is the biggest distraction, it will cause defeat if you let it become anything other than his time at the table. Your opportunities will come and how you handle it will determine wins or losses. You can always backtrack to a loss, one shot one lag, one missed position, one scratch because of no definite place or path to position the cue ball. If you watch a final match with no savers and a large amount difference between the 2 places, you will see the proper way to play for the money.
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This has to be one of the most insightful and poigniant posts in a long time. Taking this advice will enhance your performance and your wallet. Thanks Mike, very well said.
 
Hi Mikey...good to hear from you again. I have a Pro Shop in a pool room in Corpus Christi. Still running weekly tournaments and sometimes miss the road and all the airports and traveling all over the country. Made thousands of friends during the Tour years. Funny how soon people forget who we were and what we accomplished. Except for the old timers that come on this board, i hazard a guess that 90% of the posters have no clue about our exploits.
 
OH, short story about Al Atkinson. While Mr. McChesney was on his death bed, me and Al were planning to visit John one weekend. As it got closer to our arrival date in Dallas, I lost contact with Al. A week or two later, John died, and we never got to make one last visit. About 6 weeks later I heard from Al's sweetie, and she informed me that he had been in the hospital, open heart surgery, multiple bypass stuff. He went in just before he was going to meet me. Havent heard from him but a couple of times, he was selling cars for a Ford dealership somewhere close to KC. Will get back to you, when i track down his numbers.
 
Rockin' Robin said:
OH, short story about Al Atkinson. While Mr. McChesney was on his death bed, me and Al were planning to visit John one weekend. As it got closer to our arrival date in Dallas, I lost contact with Al. A week or two later, John died, and we never got to make one last visit. About 6 weeks later I heard from Al's sweetie, and she informed me that he had been in the hospital, open heart surgery, multiple bypass stuff. He went in just before he was going to meet me. Havent heard from him but a couple of times, he was selling cars for a Ford dealership somewhere close to KC. Will get back to you, when i track down his numbers.
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Times have changed, haven't they. No more action, no more 100 or more player tournaments, ring games are rare, and most everyone has a job. We are the last of a fading group of players called (HUSTLERS). I sure would like to hear from the old guys to see how there lives have changed. What a difference, went from sleeping till 6 PM, staying up all night, traveling from coast to coast making money everyday, everywhere, to the 9 to 5 working grind wondering if this is really what is left.
 
hi mike

hey mike who would win if you played against a woman like allison fisher or karen corr in the game of pool ? thanks
 
Hey Travis, what would happen if you tired of this little game you play and had to go find a real life?
 
gulyassy said:
Becoming a player in this pool world we live in is probably the hardest career that a person could ever undertake. Personally I started playing when I was 13 years old with all my friends. We went to a bowling alley that had pool tables and the manager let me in even though I was under age. I was hooked with the first ball I ever hit. I had one thing going my way with my progress, I never looked around when I was practicing in front of people. I payed attention to the balls on the table only. This most important part of my game has gave me a chance to win. Looking around after good shots or dogged shots is the best way to get distracted from your goals of defeating opponents. Talking to an opponent is also a distraction. Frustration about opponents good fortune is the biggest distraction, it will cause defeat if you let it become anything other than his time at the table. Your opportunities will come and how you handle it will determine wins or losses. You can always backtrack to a loss, one shot one lag, one missed position, one scratch because of no definite place or path to position the cue ball. If you watch a final match with no savers and a large amount difference between the 2 places, you will see the proper way to play for the money.
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I can't comment on most of that but I do relate to the first time I walked into a place that had pool tables, a place called Elmer's. That was before video games and 95% of the population had never seen a computer. That pool table with the men hitting the balls was a thing of beauty. My mother didn't like it but if she knew what the other kids were doing who weren't in the pool hall she would have paid Elmer just to let me hang out there.

With all this modern stuff available to them I think a lot of the kids these days have lost the love of the simple things in life. I'm guess I'm just getting old.
 
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travis trotter said:
hey mike who would win if you played against a woman like allison fisher or karen corr in the game of pool ? thanks
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You mean like one pocket. I will win every time playing this game. Nine ball, if we play on a tight table and call shot using Grady's rules, I will risk a few bobbles on a match. If we play regular 9 ball and luck counts they have a chance but I will play. Would you like to stake either of them against me? I am available for this match.
 
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mike in order to get one of the top female players to play against you go to wpba.com and ask them mike they can help you out on this one thanks
 
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