World Record: Longest Billiard Match in North Carolina

[JAM]

According to the World Record Academy, there is a new record for the longest billiards match ever recorded. It occurred at Shooter's Sports Bar in Greensboro, North Carolina. I have actually been to this pool room. I have a cute story about this pool room, but I'll save it for another time. :wink:

The contender played pool continuously for 72 hours in front of two witnesses at all times. When Shooter's Sports Bar closed at 4 a.m. and did not reopen until 7 a.m., the two witnesses and the contender stayed inside and continued to try to break the record. The old record was 52 hours.

The event was used as a fund raiser for a deceased man, Gerardo Urbina, who was electrocuted and died on the campus of UNCG. He was a former Marine and left behind a wife and three children. He was Rikki Cunningham's friend, and Rikki wanted to do something, and so he relied on his pool-playing skill set to raise money. He raised $2,238.49 for the Urbina Children's fund.

Source: Longest Marathan Billiard Match [Retrieved 16 June 2013]

 

[JAM]

Interestingly, on the same website of the World Record Academy, Rocky Lane is the Fastest Jump Shooter in Billiards. Rocky set a World Record in Billiards, by jump shooting and clearing all 15 Balls off the Pool table within 14.16 seconds.

This world record remains undefeated, to date, and Rocky is still considered the fastest undefeated Jump Shooter in Billiards, throughout the world.

This shot was radar-checked at 40 miles per hour whilst in mid air.

Look at how he's holding the cuestick for this jumpshot! Robin Dodson would not approve.

 

[JAM]

I had never heard of Rocky Lane before, but he has his own website, which is quite cool. Check it out ---> RockyLane.org.

Rocky's record: Jump Shot 15 pool balls over a two inch high rail and pot all balls within 14.16 seconds.

 

[JAM]

Here is another record-breaker, Peter Gilchrist, also from Australia. Now, this one is about snooker, and I don't understand how he broke the record. He's a copy-and-paste:

English-born Singaporean billiards master Peter Gilchrist has set a new world record break in Hamilton.

On the first day of the New Zealand Open Billiards Championships at the Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club yesterday, he shot a break of 1346, easily surpassing the previous world record of 1246.

He also set a second world record in that in only making fourvisits to the table for an average break of 426, he eclipsed the previous best "average visit" of 243.

Gilchrist was elated with the break as his previous highest was 917. "I was a bit worried when I was getting close to the 1,000 mark but relaxed after passing it," said the cueist, who managed a break of 887 the day before.

Former world champion Sethi praised Gilchrist for the new record. "It is fantastic to know about Peter's 1346 with an average of 426 per visit. Though every break is with remarkable effort, it's special as no one has managed to touch the 1000 mark in last 15 years," he said.

Source: Highest Billiard Break

 

[JAM]

And then there's the adorable Keith O'Dell who broke the record as the youngest billiard player.

At 25 months old Keith O’Dell Jr. is precocious at billiard, a game he has played for only 4 months, setting the world record for the Youngest Billiard Player.

Keith O’Dell Jr. recognizes the numbers on the balls and is not bashful about calling them as he shoots.

Source: Youngest Billiard Player [Retrieved 16 June 2013]

Is this kid cute or what?! I wonder what he's doing today. He'd be about 6. Looks like he's shooting with a shaft and no butt. By now, I'm sure the little guy has a custom-made cue. Move over Keith McCready, there's a new Keith in town! :grin:

 

[JAM]

According to the website of World Record Academy, if you intend to have a public event with more than 3 participants, you must register IN ADVANCE your record attempt, using the form on their website to receive a confirmation, with their rules and official forms.

Only personal achievements like "most things collected" or the "tallest dog owned" or similar can be submitted directly on the final registration page.

If you have a record to break, fill out the form ---> HERE

Hmm, wonder if I can break a record: most posts in one day on a pool forum.

 

[JAM]

I think someone was mentioning breaking Willie Mosconi's record. They only need two witnesses to do it with this entity. :smile:

It would be interesting to see it happen.

What's a record that one could attempt to break in pool right now that's doable? Any suggestions?

 

[Pfnatic]

Here is another record-breaker, Peter Gilchrist, also from Australia. Now, this one is about snooker, and I don't understand how he broke the record. He's a copy-and-paste:

English-born Singaporean billiards master Peter Gilchrist has set a new world record break in Hamilton.

On the first day of the New Zealand Open Billiards Championships at the Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club yesterday, he shot a break of 1346, easily surpassing the previous world record of 1246.

He also set a second world record in that in only making fourvisits to the table for an average break of 426, he eclipsed the previous best "average visit" of 243.

Gilchrist was elated with the break as his previous highest was 917. "I was a bit worried when I was getting close to the 1,000 mark but relaxed after passing it," said the cueist, who managed a break of 887 the day before.

Former world champion Sethi praised Gilchrist for the new record. "It is fantastic to know about Peter's 1346 with an average of 426 per visit. Though every break is with remarkable effort, it's special as no one has managed to touch the 1000 mark in last 15 years," he said.

Source: Highest Billiard Break

This is not about snooker. It's a about English Billiards. It's a game that is slightly similar to three cushion billiards, but played on a snooker table. There are three balls on the table - white, yellow and red. The white and the yellow are cue balls, one for you and the other for your opponent. You can score points by

1) pocketing the red ball. Red ball re-spots on the black ball spot after being pocketed. If the black ball spot is occupied by another ball, the red ball re-spots on the blue ball spot I think.

2) scratching your cue ball off another ball

3) playing a cannon i.e. hitting both the balls (but you don't have to hit three cushions before you hit the second ball). This one is the most common way to score.

If any of you play snooker, you should try playing this game. It's a lot of fun.

 

[Pfnatic]

Here is another record-breaker, Peter Gilchrist, also from Australia. Now, this one is about snooker, and I don't understand how he broke the record. He's a copy-and-paste:

English-born Singaporean billiards master Peter Gilchrist has set a new world record break in Hamilton.

On the first day of the New Zealand Open Billiards Championships at the Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club yesterday, he shot a break of 1346, easily surpassing the previous world record of 1246.

He also set a second world record in that in only making fourvisits to the table for an average break of 426, he eclipsed the previous best "average visit" of 243.

Gilchrist was elated with the break as his previous highest was 917. "I was a bit worried when I was getting close to the 1,000 mark but relaxed after passing it," said the cueist, who managed a break of 887 the day before.

Former world champion Sethi praised Gilchrist for the new record. "It is fantastic to know about Peter's 1346 with an average of 426 per visit. Though every break is with remarkable effort, it's special as no one has managed to touch the 1000 mark in last 15 years," he said.

Source: Highest Billiard Break

For some reason my posts keep getting moderated . Posting again..

This record run is not about snooker. It's about English Billiards. It's a game that is slightly similar to three cushion billiards, but played on a snooker table. There are three balls on the table - white, yellow and red. The white and the yellow are cue balls, one for you and the other for your opponent. You can score points by

1) pocketing the red ball. Red ball re-spots on the black ball spot after being pocketed. If the black ball spot is occupied by another ball, the red ball re-spots on the blue ball spot I think.

2) scratching your cue ball off another ball. Once you scratch, you place the cue ball behind the line (in the D) and continue shooting.

3) playing a cannon i.e. hitting both the balls (but you don't have to hit three cushions before you hit the second ball). This one is the most common way to score. Most points are scored here.

If any of you play snooker, you should try playing this game. It's a lot of fun.