For those from Philadelphia and South Jersey Eddie Carr, a local one-pocket player, recently passed. He played at the Boulevard, Tacony Billiards, Cherry Hill Billiards, and Emerald City in NJ.
Just got news that Jim Hill, one time owner of Tacony Billiard, has died. Jim liked to play One-Pocket and we matched up many times. No other details available at this time.
Has anyone ever won an even game of one-pocket where your opponent made every ball for you? If not, what's the most balls your opponent made in your pocket?
Henry was taken out of Tacony Billiards in Phila. by the rescue squad the other day after filling ill. Results of heart and other tests were negative so it seems he'll be fine. Dr's chalked it up to advancing age.
BTW, if you didn't know, Joe Veasey aka "Philadelphia Joey" passed away a few...
Back in the 60's before Atlantic City had casinos we used head down to AC since the bars were open 24/7 and there was some action on the bar tables. One spot we always hit was the Stagedoor bar which was in the Sylvania Hotel across the street from Rocky's--today it would be a little right of...
In gambling, it's not how well you play but how well you can make a game. I've seen very good players who consistently make bad games and some average players getting the best of it many times. Who are some of the BEST game makers over the years? I'd ask for the worst as well but I hate...
This question came up on a tape of a match I was watching narrated by Buddy Hall and Nick Varner. Your trying to spot a ball in a tight cluster and the ball slips out of your hand scattering the balls. It didn't happen in the match but they brought up the question and didn't have an answer.
Some of you probably know Peter Rabbit from Philadelphia and probably are not aware that he's in a hospice with brain cancer. He will most likely spent his remaining days at this facility. I spoke to his nurse today and due to his medication he sleeps quite a bit but is still alert and goes...
Both "Peter Rabbit" Linhard and Joe Veasey have had some medical problems. Rabbit was diagnosed with a tumor but with good fortune it was found to be benign. Joe Veasey is currently undergoing chemo. Both the Rabbit and Veasey played many one-pocket matches in the Philadelphia area. They...
Bought a couple of Grady's tapes from "poolvideo.com" a few days ago. I called in the order on a Sat. night and had the tapes by Wed.--no 4 to 6 weeks for delivery!!! When I opened the box one of the tapes had broken pieces in it and could not be used. I thought, here we go again with a big...