California Billiard Club OnePocket 11/21/09

[levartze]

I was able to catch some of the 3rd Saturday of the Month Open One Pocket Tournament - held at California Billiard Club - Mountain View, California.
This is a great place to meet and play top one pocket players in the Northern California Area.

You can see some pictures of the event at http://www.worldppa.com/pics.html and click on the "CBC OnePocket 11/21/09" button.

Santos got 1st, Billy Palmer 2nd, 3rd Melvin and 4th Octavio

Bob B.

[NH Steve]

I was able to catch some of the 3rd Saturday of the Month Open One Pocket Tournament - held at California Billiard Club - Mountain View, California.
This is a great place to meet and play top one pocket players in the Northern California Area.

You can see some pictures of the event at http://www.worldppa.com/pics.html and click on the "CBC OnePocket 11/21/09" button.

Santos got 1st, Billy Palmer 2nd, 3rd Melvin and 4th Octavio

Bob B.Thank you, Bob. Nice job. I hope to see Billy Palmer at Derby City this year -- I believe he missed last year. He's one of the handful that have knocked off Reyes in One Pocket.

[levartze]

Thank you, Bob. Nice job. I hope to see Billy Palmer at Derby City this year -- I believe he missed last year. He's one of the handful that have knocked off Reyes in One Pocket.

I'm planning on going to and playing in the one pocket event for the 1st time. I'm really excited about it. Also getting one of the prime viewing seats, so I can take some pics as well.... :)

[beatle]

thanks bob its is great to see pictures
but where is fast eddies is that the joint in capitola
and family billiards is that in s.f. or or these pictures from somewhere else.

[levartze]

Thank you, Bob. Nice job. I hope to see Billy Palmer at Derby City this year -- I believe he missed last year. He's one of the handful that have knocked off Reyes in One Pocket.

It was great watching Santos and Billy battle it out; the 1st time Billy won and sent him to the loser's side but they met again in the finals and Santos won! They both made some incredible shots!

[NH Steve]

thanks bob its is great to see pictures
but where is fast eddies is that the joint in capitola
and family billiards is that in s.f. or or these pictures from somewhere else.
California Billiards is in Mountain View (but I have never been there...)

[beatle]

ive been to cal. billiards and to fast eddies i think if that is the one. but somehow pool room names are the same all over the place and when i see posted something about a place that doesnt include where it is at. i must assume it was forgotten or overlooked putting it in, or the posts were just directed to the friends of the poster.

this is just what we need here in the forum and i am really interested in seeing and hearing about tournaments and news of what is happening. but it gets to be a turnoff when i spend ten minutes of my life each time trying to figure out where these things are. and i do realize that those into things more may know what is being talked about but the masses of readers cannot possible know where these places are that are casually mentioned or just the abbreviation for the event is listed.

[levartze]

thanks bob its is great to see pictures
but where is fast eddies is that the joint in capitola
and family billiards is that in s.f. or or these pictures from somewhere else.

Hi Beatle,
These pics are just from California Billiard Club in Mountain View, CA. As per you suggestion, I made sure to include the location of the event.

Fast Eddys Billiards is in Capitola, California. Its located about 5 miles south of Santa Cruz. Dick Cady is the owner - Some very good One Pocket Players have played out of there: Kenny Crenshaw, Lettuce Larry, Jeff Greggory, Kentucy, Al Markasky

Family Billiards is in San Francisco on Geary. Delbert is the owner. If you want some BIG time one pocket action - this is the place. Table 1 is the toughest table in the house (right up front next to the window when you go in). All of the area top One Pocket players play here regularly. I wish I lived closer than an 1hr+ drive...

California Billiards Club in Mountain View (close to 85 and El Camino Real). Chris & Ben are the owners. This is a very nice pool room with well maintained equipment. A very good place for one pocket action; many top players play regularly here. If anyone is in town looking for action call beforehand and ask to speak to Chris or one of the managers (i.e. Shakey Dave); they would try to accommodate them....

Hardtimes Billiards in Sacramento California also is a very nice pool room with well maintained equipment. A very good place for one pocket action; many top players play regularly here.

[Dudley]

Beatle,

FYI:

Fast Eddies is in Capitola, CA
http://www.fasteddysbilliards.net/

California Billiard Club is in Mountain View, CA
http://www.californiabilliardclub.com/

Family Billiards is in San Francisco, CA
http://www.familybilliards-sf.com/Home.html

Hope this helps,

Dudley

[levartze]

Beatle,

FYI:

Fast Eddies is in Capitola, CA
http://www.fasteddysbilliards.net/

California Billiard Club is in Mountain View, CA
http://www.californiabilliardclub.com/

Family Billiards is in San Francisco, CA
http://www.familybilliards-sf.com/Home.html

Hope this helps,

Dudley

Hard Times Billiards' web site is:
http://hardtimesbilliards.com/pool/

[beatle]

thanks guys that great. ive been to each of these places and will again soon, as i hit the road this winter. the pictures of the players are fantastic as being out of the loop i dont always know who to stay away from.

maybe one day we can get a picture gallery of some of the players, or have a way of knowing who they are when in pictures of tournaments. of course it is info for my use later on.:)

and bob you are doing a great service to the pool players with you work and i thank you.

[levartze]

thanks guys that great. ive been to each of these places and will again soon, as i hit the road this winter. the pictures of the players are fantastic as being out of the loop i dont always know who to stay away from.

maybe one day we can get a picture gallery of some of the players, or have a way of knowing who they are when in pictures of tournaments. of course it is info for my use later on.:)

and bob you are doing a great service to the pool players with you work and i thank you.

I'll try and attach a name to these pictures soon!
Thanks for your comments!
Bob

[gulfportdoc]

California Billiards Club in Mountain View (close to 85 and El Camino Real). Chris & Ben are the owners. This is a very nice pool room with well maintained equipment. A very good place for one pocket action; many top players play regularly here. If anyone is in town looking for action call beforehand and ask to speak to Chris or one of the managers (i.e. Shakey Dave); they would try to accommodate them....
Bob, I believe Calif. Billiards was formerly owned by a guy named "Action Bob", or possibly another first name, who passed away awhile back. He was very adept a stirring up action.

I played a tournament there during the late 90's. That was the first room I ever saw that had the main table on closed circuit TV broadcast to a large screen in the pool room. It's a great room.

And "Shakey Dave"! I'm happy to hear that he's still involved with pool. I used to see him in tournaments around central Calif. It was hard to believe a guy could tremble so much, but yet still play great.

Doc

[levartze]

Bob, I believe Calif. Billiards was formerly owned by a guy named "Action Bob", or possibly another first name, who passed away awhile back. He was very adept a stirring up action.

I played a tournament there during the late 90's. That was the first room I ever saw that had the main table on closed circuit TV broadcast to a large screen in the pool room. It's a great room.

And "Shakey Dave"! I'm happy to hear that he's still involved with pool. I used to see him in tournaments around central Calif. It was hard to believe a guy could tremble so much, but yet still play great.

Doc

Chet Itow was the former owner or California Billiard Club; they are planning a 1st Annual Memorial for him on January 16-17, California Billiard Club, 881 East El Camino Real, Mountain View. $10,000 in prize money and $3,000 guaranteed first place with 128 players; Race to 8, double elimination, beginning at Noon both days;Entry: $50 – doors open at 10:00am – no green fees;FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN 9-BALL, January 15;Race to 5, $25 entry, $200 added; More info: Contact Chris Swart, 650-965-3100

Action Bob AKA Bob Tapella, is the owner of Garlic City Billiards in Gilroy, California. Its about a 40 min drive South of California Billiards. Bob loves one pocket and plays with many top players passing through - if they give up the right spot. Table center by the counter is tightest in the house (4" pockets); Many top players have played there.

Shakey Dave is working nights at California Billiards. He is a strong consistent player (100 speed) that looks like he'd have a hard time hitting the ball, but everything comes together on that last stroke!

Bob

[gulfportdoc]

Chet Itow was the former owner or California Billiard Club; they are planning a 1st Annual Memorial for him on January 16-17, California Billiard Club, 881 East El Camino Real, Mountain View. $10,000 in prize money and $3,000 guaranteed first place with 128 players; Race to 8, double elimination, beginning at Noon both days;Entry: $50 – doors open at 10:00am – no green fees;FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN 9-BALL, January 15;Race to 5, $25 entry, $200 added; More info: Contact Chris Swart, 650-965-3100

Action Bob AKA Bob Tapella, is the owner of Garlic City Billiards in Gilroy, California. Its about a 40 min drive South of California Billiards. Bob loves one pocket and plays with many top players passing through - if they give up the right spot. Table center by the counter is tightest in the house (4" pockets); Many top players have played there.

Shakey Dave is working nights at California Billiards. He is a strong consistent player (100 speed) that looks like he'd have a hard time hitting the ball, but everything comes together on that last stroke!
Thanks for the update, Bob. I was putting "Action Bob" Tapella in the wrong room!! Calif. Billiards and Garlic City Billiards are both good rooms.

Doc

[12squared]

Bob,

I haven't logged on to this site in quite some time, what a pleasant surprise to see a thread of my old stomping grounds, Ca Billiards. I moved away about 9+ years ago. Great pictures...and bringing up Action Bob, Lettuce Larry, Kentucky Bill, Shakey Dave and on & on was a treat for me, thanks. And the pictures are terrific.

Do we know each other?

Dave Gross

[jrhendy]

Bob,

I haven't logged on to this site in quite some time, what a pleasant surprise to see a thread of my old stomping grounds, Ca Billiards. I moved away about 9+ years ago. Great pictures...and bringing up Action Bob, Lettuce Larry, Kentucky Bill, Shakey Dave and on & on was a treat for me, thanks. And the pictures are terrific.

Do we know each other?

Dave Gross

Good to hear from you Dave. I don't go to Az much anymore and keep most my ramblings on here.

I don't get down to Mt. View either and pretty much just play at Hard Times in Sacramento.

You will have fun on this site and don't worry, I won't tell them how good you play so we can trap the Ghost sometime.

[levartze]

Bob,

I haven't logged on to this site in quite some time, what a pleasant surprise to see a thread of my old stomping grounds, Ca Billiards. I moved away about 9+ years ago. Great pictures...and bringing up Action Bob, Lettuce Larry, Kentucky Bill, Shakey Dave and on & on was a treat for me, thanks. And the pictures are terrific.

Do we know each other?

Dave Gross

Hi Dave,

My full name is Bob Beaulieu - yes, of course we know each other! :)
Its been a while though; good to hear from you! :) Hope all is well...

I'm planning on playing and taking pictures at the next Hard Time event - I'll post them here also, so everyone can see the regulars.

Bob

[Fatboy]

Bob, I believe Calif. Billiards was formerly owned by a guy named "Action Bob", or possibly another first name, who passed away awhile back. He was very adept a stirring up action.


Doc


That was $2 Bob, he was a very good friend of mine, I lost touch with him a few years back when I was away from pool. Many years ago he and Billy Tetter(Super Fatboy**) were good friends, something happened and they wernt ever friends again.

Is Billy playing much these days??? I heard he opened another bar recently.


**Mike Mitchell named me "Fatboy" in 86 and Billy "Super Fatboy" in 87, all in good fun



happy turkey day!!!!!


Fatboy

[12squared]

Hi Dave,

My full name is Bob Beaulieu - yes, of course we know each other! :)
Its been a while though; good to hear from you! :) Hope all is well...

I'm planning on playing and taking pictures at the next Hard Time event - I'll post them here also, so everyone can see the regulars.

Bob

You're dang tootin we know each other. How the heck are you? If I only had enough sense to look at your picture in your avatar I wouldn't have had to ask :).

Happy Thanksgiving and please say hello to the gang for me. I look forward to the new pictures.

Dave

[levartze]

You're dang tootin we know each other. How the heck are you? If I only had enough sense to look at your picture in your avatar I wouldn't have had to ask :).

Happy Thanksgiving and please say hello to the gang for me. I look forward to the new pictures.

Dave

Hi Dave,
I still need some weight from you.... :) I wish you were closer, so I could sharpen up my one pocket game!
Bob

[12squared]

Good to hear from you Dave. I don't go to Az much anymore and keep most my ramblings on here.

I don't get down to Mt. View either and pretty much just play at Hard Times in Sacramento.

You will have fun on this site and don't worry, I won't tell them how good you play so we can trap the Ghost sometime.

Hi John,

I heard you were in a little action in Galveston or somewhere recently. Glad to see you gettin' around. If you ever want to visit Colorado, there's a golf game with your name on it in Denver (if they're still doing it). I hope we run into each other soon.

Work has been keeping me from playing very often & I miss it. I hear there will be a Chet Ito Memorial Tourney at Ca Billiards.., do you know when it is? You never know if I have a little time to take before the end of the year...

Cheers,

Dave

[levartze]

Hi John,

I heard you were in a little action in Galveston or somewhere recently. Glad to see you gettin' around. If you ever want to visit Colorado, there's a golf game with your name on it in Denver (if they're still doing it). I hope we run into each other soon.

Work has been keeping me from playing very often & I miss it. I hear there will be a Chet Ito Memorial Tourney at Ca Billiards.., do you know when it is? You never know if I have a little time to take before the end of the year...

Cheers,

Dave

Here's the info for the Chet Itow Memorial:
California Billiard Club is in Mountain View, CA
http://www.californiabilliardclub.com/

$12,500.00 in prize money with 128 player field

January 15 - 17, 2010

$3000 Guaranteed 1st Place with 128 players

Friday Night Mini Tournament with $200 added
$25 entry, Race to 5 (open tournament, no handicap)
Play starts at 7:30

Main Event is Saturday & Sunday
$50 entry (no green fees)
Race to 8, D/E
Doors open at 10:00 am, play starts at Noon.

***This tournament is open to all players though we will be using the USPPA handicap system.***
Averages are subject to adjustments.

Hote Avante is across the street and offering room rates of $69/night. (800)538-1600

Contact Chris Swart or Teresa Mojica for additional info.

[12squared]

Hi Dave,
I still need some weight from you.... :) I wish you were closer, so I could sharpen up my one pocket game!
Bob

I do miss Northern CA for the pool playing. There were many one-pocket tournaments on a regular basis against really good competition and I miss that. There is only one in the Denver area that is good (1st sunday every month) at Table Stakes South, but it's 1 1/2 hours from me and I haven't played in it for a number of years. I have one or two guys that will play for $5/game and I give pretty good weight, but we only play if I get off early from work for a couple hours in the afternoon, so not often. Work is just getting in the way :).

Nice to reconnect with you and John.

Dave

[12squared]

Here's the info for the Chet Itow Memorial:
California Billiard Club is in Mountain View, CA
http://www.californiabilliardclub.com/

$12,500.00 in prize money with 128 player field

January 15 - 17, 2010

$3000 Guaranteed 1st Place with 128 players

Friday Night Mini Tournament with $200 added
$25 entry, Race to 5 (open tournament, no handicap)
Play starts at 7:30

Main Event is Saturday & Sunday
$50 entry (no green fees)
Race to 8, D/E
Doors open at 10:00 am, play starts at Noon.

***This tournament is open to all players though we will be using the USPPA handicap system.***
Averages are subject to adjustments.

Hote Avante is across the street and offering room rates of $69/night. (800)538-1600

Contact Chris Swart or Teresa Mojica for additional info.

Dang it, it's in January, I thought if it was in Dec I had 2 use it or lose it PTO days so I woudl consider it. When is DCC? Do these 2 tourneys overlap? I hope not, I would really like to see a big turnout for the Ito tourney.

Thanks,

Dave

[levartze]

I do miss Northern CA for the pool playing. There were many one-pocket tournaments on a regular basis against really good competition and I miss that. There is only one in the Denver area that is good (1st sunday every month) at Table Stakes South, but it's 1 1/2 hours from me and I haven't played in it for a number of years. I have one or two guys that will play for $5/game and I give pretty good weight, but we only play if I get off early from work for a couple hours in the afternoon, so not often. Work is just getting in the way :).

Nice to reconnect with you and John.

Dave

Will you be going to Derby City?

What happened with the Australia move - didn't like it?

[levartze]

Dang it, it's in January, I thought if it was in Dec I had 2 use it or lose it PTO days so I woudl consider it. When is DCC? Do these 2 tourneys overlap? I hope not, I would really like to see a big turnout for the Ito tourney.

Thanks,

Dave

Derby City starts Jan 22 (banks)

[12squared]

Will you be going to Derby City?

What happened with the Australia move - didn't like it?

We loved Australia, but never had plans to live there for more than a year. We decided to take a break from our normal life before starting our new one in Colorado. We ended up living in Manly Beach, 7 miles outside of Sydney, for 6 mos - it was outstanding. We saw a lot of the country w/a little trip to Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong & Beijing) & New Zeland. I even played a little snooker with the boys and a few rounds of golf. I made friends with a snooker cue maker in Sydney & we ended up swapping cues. I have a great souvenier from our trip (which I never use but still love). I even ran into a couple mates from Oz at one of the reno tournaments. That freaked me out but was really a nice surprise.

We've now been in Fort Collins for 8 1/2 years adn enjoying our life here. Pool is not as good in this town and there are no 3-cushion tables since Shakespeare's closed in Denver. I hear rumours of it reopening so we'll see.

So nice talking to you again. Have a great Thanksgiving.

Dave

[jrhendy]

Hi John,

I heard you were in a little action in Galveston or somewhere recently. Glad to see you gettin' around. If you ever want to visit Colorado, there's a golf game with your name on it in Denver (if they're still doing it). I hope we run into each other soon.

Dave

Galveston was a disaster for me. I matched up bad and never felt comfortable there. I did well at the last Derby and am looking forward to this one and hope to recoup some of my Galveston losses.

The only loser I booked playing golf on the road trip that Poker Paul and I took many years ago was at the Family Fun Center in Denver. I beat everyone in the place except "Cigar" Sam Jones. I would love to come back while I can still play a little. Maybe I have one more road trip left in me when the weather gets a little better.

My avatar is a 1979 24' Barth motorhome that is in great shape. I might throw the dog in and hit the road one more time.

[12squared]

Galveston was a disaster for me. I matched up bad and never felt comfortable there. I did well at the last Derby and am looking forward to this one and hope to recoup some of my Galveston losses.

The only loser I booked playing golf on the road trip that Poker Paul and I took many years ago was at the Family Fun Center in Denver. I beat everyone in the place except "Cigar" Sam Jones. I would love to come back while I can still play a little. Maybe I have one more road trip left in me when the weather gets a little better.

My avatar is a 1979 24' Barth motorhome that is in great shape. I might throw the dog in and hit the road one more time.

That would be great. I hope it happens.

[suki]

Hi Beatle,
These pics are just from California Billiard Club in Mountain View, CA. As per you suggestion, I made sure to include the location of the event.

Fast Eddys Billiards is in Capitola, California. Its located about 5 miles south of Santa Cruz. Dick Cady is the owner - Some very good One Pocket Players have played out of there: Kenny Crenshaw, Lettuce Larry, Jeff Greggory, Kentucy, Al Markasky

Family Billiards is in San Francisco on Geary. Delbert is the owner. If you want some BIG time one pocket action - this is the place. Table 1 is the toughest table in the house (right up front next to the window when you go in). All of the area top One Pocket players play here regularly. I wish I lived closer than an 1hr+ drive...

California Billiards Club in Mountain View (close to 85 and El Camino Real). Chris & Ben are the owners. This is a very nice pool room with well maintained equipment. A very good place for one pocket action; many top players play regularly here. If anyone is in town looking for action call beforehand and ask to speak to Chris or one of the managers (i.e. Shakey Dave); they would try to accommodate them....

Hardtimes Billiards in Sacramento California also is a very nice pool room with well maintained equipment. A very good place for one pocket action; many top players play regularly here.

Now I know what you think of my 1p game not including me in that illustrious list of players. I beat kenny 1 out of 1 yesterday. LOL.

[levartze]

Now I know what you think of my 1p game not including me in that illustrious list of players. I beat kenny 1 out of 1 yesterday. LOL.

:)
I didn't want to spoil all your action!:eek:

[P00lh0li0]

I don't think I saw Shoreline Billiards down the street from California Billiards mentioned with the other pool halls. Had a few serious players when I went there last several years ago. Don't know what it's like since it changed hands a a few years ago tho.

[jrhendy]

I don't think I saw Shoreline Billiards down the street from California Billiards mentioned with the other pool halls. Had a few serious players when I went there last several years ago. Don't know what it's like since it changed hands a a few years ago tho.

Some of the good players were guys Chet had barred from California. There were quite a few of them.

[levartze]

I don't think I saw Shoreline Billiards down the street from California Billiards mentioned with the other pool halls. Had a few serious players when I went there last several years ago. Don't know what it's like since it changed hands a a few years ago tho.

Shoreline Billiards is another nice pool room in Mountain View. Their web site is:
http://www.shorelinebilliards.com/

Shoreline Billiards
1400 N. Shoreline Blvd. Suite C-1
Mountain View, CA 94043
1-650-964-0780

Some very good players there as well. Bob Jewett is often there on the weekends. I don't believe they have any One Pocket tournaments there, but there is usually someone available to play one pocket. Eric Harada and Bob Jewett are usually up for some play.

Jerry is the new owner - a very nice guy also loves one pocket.

[One Pocket Ghost]

Shoreline Billiards is another nice pool room in Mountain View. Their web site is:
http://www.shorelinebilliards.com/

Shoreline Billiards
1400 N. Shoreline Blvd. Suite C-1
Mountain View, CA 94043
1-650-964-0780

Some very good players there as well. Bob Jewett is often there on the weekends. I don't believe they have any One Pocket tournaments there, but there is usually someone available to play one pocket. Eric Harada and Bob Jewett are usually up for some play.

Jerry is the new owner - a very nice guy also loves one pocket.



Just curious....does Jewett gamble? (at One Pocket, not science challenges ;))....and if so, for what stakes?


- Ghost

[levartze]

Just curious....does Jewett gamble? (at One Pocket, not science challenges ;))....and if so, for what stakes?


- Ghost

Yes. I'm sure he'd willing to accommodate you... You'd need to work the details out with him. What stakes did you have in mind?

[One Pocket Ghost]

Yes. I'm sure he'd willing to accommodate you... You'd need to work the details out with him. What stakes did you have in mind?



I'm afraid I'm about 2,500 miles too far away to be able to do that, lol....it was just idle curiosity - I just wondered if the science type pool guys gambled or not.


- Ghost


PS, That said...I would however, be willing and able to play him some at the DCC in January....:)

[levartze]

I'm afraid I'm about 2,500 miles too far away to be able to do that, lol....it was just idle curiosity - I just wondered if the science type pool guys gambled or not.


- Ghost


PS, That said...I would however, be willing and able to play him some at the DCC in January....:)

I'm quite sure he'll be there. Whether or not he'd want to play some - I don't know; but, I'd play you some if you'd like...

[One Pocket Ghost]

I'd play you some if you'd like...



lev.....It would be my pleasure to play you some..or, maybe it will be your pleasure...:o....see you in January.


- Ghost