JG-in-KY said:
Just looking through some of my pool "stuff" and thought I would post the program here. I remember this tourney that Grady and Leonard Bludworth put on in Tampa. It was a great tourney with a lot of great players! Funny story I remember was a guy from our local room went to the tourney and was being staked by a young guy. Seeing how this kid hadn't been around much, the player convinced him that he had a shot to snap it off. He went broke the first night playing some guy named "Buddy" at Bakers. He called the kid the next day and told him he needed more money and had won his first two matches over Minnesota Fats and U.J. Puckett! Of course neither was in the tournament. The kid sent more money.
Wow, this is the FIRST time I've been able to post on Onepocket.org, and I'm not sure if it's even going to get through, but here goes.
I found a very long article in a 1983 new periodical relating to the "World All-Around."
The men's 9-ball had a field of 42 players, and it was won by Ray Martin, $3,450. David Howard came in second place, winning $2,070. Danny Diliberto came in third, pocketing $1,449, and Bobby Hunter came in fourth place, winning $1,035.
The straight pool field consisted of a field of 18 players, with Jim Rempe coming out on top, $2,400. Ray Martin came in second place, $1,200; Willie Munson got third, $800; and Bobby Hunter came in fourth place, $600.
The one-pocket tournament event attracted a field of 16 players with Danny Diliberto winning the whole shebang, $2,250. Bill Stigall got second, $1,125; Mike Massy came in third, $750; and a one-hole playing Earl Strickland came in fourth place, $562.
The women's 9-ball had a field of 15 players with Geraldine Titcomb winning $1,400 for her fine performance. Gloria Walker pocketed $933 for second, Belinda Campose-Beardon came in third, $700, and Vickie Frechen came in fourth place, $466.
The All-Around states it was a field of eight players: 1st, Jim Rempe, $2,000; 2nd, David Howard, $1,000; 3rd and 4th place, Danny DIliberto and Bill Stigal, each receiving $500.
Some interesting tidbits in the article, various exhibitions were given by racing Lou Butera, domino artist Gene Catron, and yarn-spinning Jersey Red. A musical note was added by Lothar Bergeest, a professional singer, singing a perfect a cappella version of "The Impossible Dream."
There was a special honors presentation one night for Sam Blumenthal, known and respected by veterans as one of the best snooker and pool players in the world. Another award was given to Bill "Weenie Beanie" Staton, again honoring him for his character, ability, and constant contribution to the world of pool.
Anyway, thought I'd throw these data in this thread. I happened to be perusing a 1983 pool paper on my desk when I read this thread. Talk about timing!
JAM [Hoping my post gets posted, for once!]