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Claire posted here for a whileClaire
Its been many years since i recall seeing a post from her
Claire posted here for a whileClaire
Dick Lane lived in Chicago for a couple years in the early - mid 70's. One of the best 14.1 players along with, Wendel Weir, Marshall Bolter, Tommy Spencer, Waterdog, Artie.Doc, I do not remember the exact year. The Texas Open 14.1 ran from 1967 to around 1980,81. I am guessing 1978 when Dick Lane
won one of his titles. One thing about Dick is he could run around the table running balls in 14.1. But, 9-ball or 1-pkt, it was like slow death
playing him. At this particular tourney, Dick ran 125 and out against his opponent, the tournament director made a big announcement
to let Dick continue his run. He ran 8 more balls and missed an easy one.
NOW the rest of the story. Ft Worth, at the time, had a bunch of well heeled men who were sweating the tournament.
There was one person in the bleachers betting against Dick in his matches. Only thing you had to give up a lot of balls - say
that Joe Blow wouldn't get to 75 against Dick.
Well, all of Dick's opponents would get to the magic # before Dick would win the match. Come to find out after the tournament, the man winning all the side bets was Dick's brother. They made a small killing on side bets.
Must not have made any bets on Dick's 125 and out.
Another story about Dick and Nick (yes, Varner). I had a good friend who called me one night from a bar in Arlington. He asked me if I knew
a straight shooting guy with curly, almost afro like hair. I thought a minute and I asked Woody if he saw Dick Lane in the bar. I thought that it
might be Nick, as he and Dick were good friends. Well, $2100 later, Woody paid off . And here comes Dick out from a corner table -
hidden so Woody wouldn't see him.
One afterthought, Dick, Nick and me are within 6 months of age, with me being the oldest.
CLAIRE! That's who the lovely lady was who used to post here. Thanks, Bill.Claire
Enjoyed the stories Robert. Cheers.Doc, I do not remember the exact year. The Texas Open 14.1 ran from 1967 to around 1980,81. I am guessing 1978 when Dick Lane. ...
You’re welcome FrankCLAIRE! That's who the lovely lady was who used to post here. Thanks, Bill.
Whoops. Thank you STEVE!You’re welcome Frank
Whoops. Thank you STEVE!