Tag Archives: Pool

Ric Croney, Florida Pro-Tour player, has some beef with pool room owners. We agree with him. Here’s what he has to say: Problems With Billiard Rooms and Pool Halls Problems With Billiard Rooms and Pool Halls I wrote this article for one reason: I just want these ridiculous pool room …

Fast Eddie’s is a very successful and long-lived chain of pool halls in Texas. With over twenty locations, Fast Eddie’s only uses pool tables from Olhausen Billiards. They wrote this post to explain why. Why Fast Eddie’s Pool Halls Use Olhausen Pool Tables Why Fast Eddie’s Pool Halls Use Olhausen …

Kelly pool is a billiard game that has a long history of association with gambling. In the early 1900s when it was most popular it was actually banned, prohibited, and outlawed in certain places. This is evidenced in the newspaper clippings shown below, all of which mention kelly pool. Visit …

Originally published in the June 29, 1913 edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune, this article by H. Zollars is currently the best source of historical information about the game of kelly pool. Kelly Pool in the Days of Real Sport 1913 Kelly Pool in the Days of Real Sport 1913 …

History of 9 Ball Pool History of 9 Ball Pool The game of 9 ball Nine-ball (9 ball) is a contemporary form of pool, with historical beginnings rooted in the United States and traceable to the 1920s. The game may be played in social and recreational settings by any number …

Some insight and updates on how cue sports like pool and snooker have been vying for a place in the summer Olympics. How Cue Sports like Pool and Snooker Can Become Olympic Sports How Cue Sports like Pool and Snooker Can Become Olympic Sports The case to include cue sports …

Pool or pocket billiards as it is called in North America is a very popular game and is also considered an ice breaker for socializing. Many bars around the world are centered around pool tables and it’s not unusual to see people play this sport non-stop. While many …

Golden West Billiard’s Terry Moldenhauer recalls the day when Nick Varner made the greatest shot he had ever witnessed. Greatest Pool Shot I’ve Ever Seen Greatest Pool Shot I’ve Ever Seen This is a true story and happened in the early 90’s. I had gone to Germany, to a billiard …

Pool and snooker have a lot of similarities. The name of the game is to pot more ball than your opponent. The same implement is used for both sports and they both have more or less the same technique. So why is there not a crossover of talent between the …

5/26/2008 11:29:55 PM Informal Pool League in The Nashville Percy Priest Might be a blast I’m sure we could find 4 or 5 tables in the area and rotate. My wife is good at making snacks. If there is any interest drop me a email or call. 615-585-6503 Informal Pool …