Shady move.....

6 Pocket Mike

6 Pocket Mike

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Yeah ........ So I went into this neighborhood bar the other night to bang some balls around. I was up at the bar and said what's up to the bartender. He is a local bar banger who I would rate at a mid level B player at best. We start talking and he asked me if I played in a tournament that they were having at a pool hall in the same parking lot. I told him that I didn't since I took my wife out to a dinner and a movie. I told him that it is too bad because it looked like a pretty easy field.

He then proceeded to pull 50 cents out of his pocket and said "well if you want to play 10 a game I'll play you. I was on it like white on rice! I went out and grabbed my sticks and whooped up on him. The bet was at 10 for the first 3 games. He then bumped to 20 a game. I beat him 5 more games and now had 130.00. He walked back to the bar and opened the till. He then put the bill on the light and started to rack the next game. I tilted the light to se what he put up so I could match it. Low and behold it was a 1 dollar bill. I asked him, “so are we playing for a buck now?" He then said "No we are playing for 100.00" I then pulled the bill down and said well you need 99 more of these. He picked up the bill and looked at it... then he looked at me and said "I know it was a C note". I politely said "I'm sorry but this is what was up there. I could totally read this dude; he was trying to say that I pocketed his bill and replaced it with a buck. I turned out my pockets for the guy and asked where did I stick it. I'm not David Copperfield now... The end result was that I beat him 2 more times and he didn't pay up the last rack because he believed I cheated him. Normally we would be going outside at that point but the guy stands 6"6' and weighs 300 lbs. I can't tell if the guy was really that dumb or truly did believe that’s what he posted. :rolleyes:

Anyone have a similar story?
 
I was involved in a similar event when we posted 300.00 in a bar on the light and when I collected the money from the light it was about 57.00 short. Three of the what should have been twenties were singles. I was young and dumb so I kind of got in a shoving match with the guy and the bar broke it up so I the proceeded to get a bit drunk and started dancing with the guys girl friend and when he came over to get has asked what I was doing and I told him that since he #$%ked me would of my money I was going to #$%k his girl friend, then it was on and we started fighting on the dance floor but there were so many people that were were thrown out immediately before anyone landed any substantial punches and once we got to the parking lot we just went out seperate ways.

Now that I am in my early 40's I never gamble in bars, I have never had any issues in traditional pool rooms.

-don
 
That is a neat trick he pulled on you. And yes, he played YOU. My only suggestion is to play him again and have someone count and hold the money before the balls are racked. Stay with him because he is a bigtime loser. Just watch your back when you exit the place. Find a big friend to tag along with you.
 
BillYards said:
That is a neat trick he pulled on you. And yes, he played YOU. My only suggestion is to play him again and have someone count and hold the money before the balls are racked. Stay with him because he is a bigtime loser. Just watch your back when you exit the place. Find a big friend to tag along with you.
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Yeah that would be the smart move. I figured 230.00 was enough.. The guy should have quit me since he was getting to the table once a game and a few times not at all. I wasn't giving weight (when i should) so I suppose it's not to big a deal.
 
its crap like this that keeps me from going to bars, taverns, lounges, etc. there are just too many idiots and parental failures walking around nowadays.

just like the big shooting we had 2 and 1/2 years ago here, where five people ended up dead. rumor was he was at the tavern the night before, playing pool...........:eek:

DCP
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
its crap like this that keeps me from going to bars, taverns, lounges, etc. there are just too many idiots and parental failures walking around nowadays.

just like the big shooting we had 2 and 1/2 years ago here, where five people ended up dead. rumor was he was at the tavern the night before, playing pool...........:eek:

DCP
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Ever hear of the song "Bad, bad Leroy Brown"? There really are people out there like that.
 
I would wait at night on him to come out and take a baseball bat to him until he couldnt walk. He can hold his 300 lbs up with his arms and some f****n crutches.
 
u12armresl said:
A mid B level player = a banger?
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It is where I come:D Anything less than that I would call him a Hack:rolleyes:

I mean the guy can 4 or 5 if he is shooting decent but his road maps are way off. Dumb decisions cost the guy games.
 
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cubc said:
I would wait at night on him to come out and take a baseball bat to him until he couldnt walk. He can hold his 300 lbs up with his arms and some f****n crutches.
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Now thats the ticket. I prefer shooting a kneecap...but the bat deal will work. Johnnyt
 
Lol!

6 Pocket Mike said:
Yeah ........ So I went into this neighborhood bar the other night to bang some balls around. I was up at the bar and said what's up to the bartender. He is a local bar banger who I would rate at a mid level B player at best. We start talking and he asked me if I played in a tournament that they were having at a pool hall in the same parking lot. I told him that I didn't since I took my wife out to a dinner and a movie. I told him that it is too bad because it looked like a pretty easy field.

He then proceeded to pull 50 cents out of his pocket and said "well if you want to play 10 a game I'll play you. I was on it like white on rice! I went out and grabbed my sticks and whooped up on him. The bet was at 10 for the first 3 games. He then bumped to 20 a game. I beat him 5 more games and now had 130.00. He walked back to the bar and opened the till. He then put the bill on the light and started to rack the next game. I tilted the light to se what he put up so I could match it. Low and behold it was a 1 dollar bill. I asked him, “so are we playing for a buck now?" He then said "No we are playing for 100.00" I then pulled the bill down and said well you need 99 more of these. He picked up the bill and looked at it... then he looked at me and said "I know it was a C note". I politely said "I'm sorry but this is what was up there. I could totally read this dude; he was trying to say that I pocketed his bill and replaced it with a buck. I turned out my pockets for the guy and asked where did I stick it. I'm not David Copperfield now... The end result was that I beat him 2 more times and he didn't pay up the last rack because he believed I cheated him. Normally we would be going outside at that point but the guy stands 6"6' and weighs 300 lbs. I can't tell if the guy was really that dumb or truly did believe that’s what he posted. :rolleyes:

Anyone have a similar story?
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I used to play out of a joint near Atlanta in Lithonia GA that always has some decent players and small to middling action but lately one or two of the regulars will try all kinds of game and shark attacks when losing which is pretty often :rolleyes: LOL! So now I stay in the Pool Room where the real players go !
 
i am a peaceful man but>>>>>

im about 5,10 and 165 but what i would have done(and have before) is the moment he said he wasnt paying i would have just BAM dead in the mouth and let the chips fall where they will.you might have gotten a beating but nobody that ever hears about it would try to cheat you again.
 
play him again

That is exactly why I dont like to play for money in a bar. The guy couldn't win so he had to make you feel bad about it. He was probably drunk but he knew what he was doing

Since he can't play, just for fun go back in there (maybe with some buddies) give him a little weight if you have to, play him again and pay after every game. Money can't buy that kind of entertainment.

It happens all the time

Have fun
Ted
 
I wouldn't play him again. Once a guy proves to me he's an a$$, he becomes a player to avoid. I mean, a couple hundred dollars isn't worth the aggravation to me.
 
I am in this shi#$hole in Johnson City, TN. once. I am playing a $5 and $5 ringgame on the barbox with four guys that might never run three balls. We are using the mudball, the BIG one. I'm up around a buck and a half. I wish I had time to detail this whole tale, but I don't. The bet is jacked to $10-$10 and I commenced to play. I'm up about $360? when I finally lost a game without making a money ball. I laid $100 bill on the table and this 6'4" overall wearing fella picked it up and put it in his front pocket. He then yelled out that I still owed him. I yelled back and he dumped out his pants pockets, of course showing no bill. This drunk, passout barfly, from across the room, yells out "I know you didn't pay, I've been watching the whole time." She couldn't even see the table. I later found out it was his girl. So, I pitched a fit, threw twenty on the table and left. Well, after eight drinks at another bar, I decided to have a little fun. I called the joint and quoted, "I know you guys got me on that hundred dollar bill, and now I've been drinking. I will be there in five minutes with shotgun in hand. Anybody involved better not be there." I sat in my car, across the street, and watched the bartender, overalled man and barfly, all get into the same truck. I was still up for the night, and I laughed so hard, I couldn't even walk back to the hotel. What a dive. I won't name it though, I might go back with a shaved head and gotee. I'll probably need a different cue, too. Maybe a Tennessee jersey, or something?
 
He seems to be stealing from the till for his stupid bets, so I'd have a talk with the bar's owner and explain to him why he is short so often.

The rest takes care of itself, usually.

Jeff Livingston
 
Sweet Marissa said:
After a move like that, I'd make him post up every game or not play him at all.
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Its amazing how many times I hear these stories.If a person won't post the money he DOES'NT have it,simple!
p.s.Marissa,thats a great picture of you.;)
 
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