Recent content by opposedtwin

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    Buffalos Pro Classic $26,000 Added May 25-29, 2022

    Thanks. I really appreciate your update and the work you do to put on these events. I know events like this one and others are very difficult and lots of hard work!
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    Buffalos Pro Classic $26,000 Added May 25-29, 2022

    Wow, I was assured he had paid his entry. Have you checked recently to see if your report is still valid? Hope the young man is well.
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    Buffalos Pro Classic $26,000 Added May 25-29, 2022

    Don't know how Danny may play but I'm pulling for him!
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    Is it legal or illegal?

    While attempting to shoot over a couple balls I found my fingers too short and use of the bridge not available due to other obstructing balls. So I asked my opponent if it was okay to lay the bridge on the table on which I could place my fingertips allowing me to shoot the shot. He said it was...
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    Where is Danny Smith

    One of my favorite young players to watch was Danny Smith. Very creative and a straight shooter. Match up with anyone. Is he still playing?
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    Handicap Help

    Our group is comprised of primarily retirees. We play partners one pocket 2-3 times a week and no one would be considered better than a B+ player nor as low as C players. We choose partners by coin toss and play two games which allows each team a break. Wager per game is $5 so if partners win...
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    Accidentally moving balls

    I did a search first but didn't find a definite answer to my question. I apologize if it has been beaten to death previously. Question: Shooter executes legal safety shot but accidentally moves another ball approx one inch with cue. Cue ball travels two rails coming to rest behind moved ball...
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    Re:Fouls question

    Re:Fouls question Shooting player uses bridge and makes object ball. When picking up bridge he contacts and moves two balls. Opponent declares a foul and shooter spots pocketed ball. The question is whether he should spot the pocketed ball only or the pocketed ball plus additional ball for...
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    Winning One Pocket question

    Was given this book a couple days ago and it says it is the "second edition". This obviously means there must have been a first, so my question is how many additional editions have been published? Thanks.
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    One pocket origins?

    When did the game of one pocket begin? Were there one pocket specialists as compared to 14:1 devotees?
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    Re:Texas tush hogs

    Re:Texas tush hogs Today I was talking with a friend about the story of Vernon Litten and others around the pool scene in Texas. My friend had spent a good deal of time in Texas playing pool and knows Vernon well. He told me a funny story about Vernon playing pool with a college football...
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    Player info

    Anyone familiar with Danny Smith a young one pocket player originally from Ohio but has been living in Chattanooga, Tn for about a year? He attended the tournament in Atlanta at J. Archer and K. Davenports room a couple weeks ago to find some one pocket action and couldn't find anyone to play...
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    Vernon Elliott

    Just visited my buddy Vernon in the hospital and thought I would make those who know him aware of his condition which, thank goodness, doesn't appear life threatening. As many/most of you know Vernon suffered a stroke a few years back that paralyzed the left side of his body and put him in a...
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    HOF Dinner

    Any reports/pictures of the HOF Dinner on Tuesday?
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    Vernon Elliott

    Well, you have read all the stories and heard all the tales, but many of you have never seen Vernon Elliott. AZ Billiards has a picture of him on his arrival at the DCC and as usual he draws a crowd everywhere he goes. I'll have more stories to share with you about Vernon's playing days after...
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