books

[BUD GREEN]

Any news on when Freddie's book will be out?

Also, whatever happened to Danny Diliberto putting out a book? Was the cd-rom or whatever he made available the only way to get it?

Since I'm on a book theme, I might as well ask who would you like to read about the most who hasn't put out a book (or been part of a book like Hustler Days)?

My Picks:

1. Ronnie Allen- a bio and his thoughts on the game would be nice. Not the type to give up info I guess but has he ever put any instructional material out? A dvd of his power shots and his approach to the end game would be awesome.

2. Weenie Beanie- been everywhere, played everyone, and a good storyteller. Interesting commentator for accu-stats and has a ton of memories of old school to modern pool.

3. Keith McCready (I think he's working on one with his lady friend, Jam, maybe) This would be just plain hilarious if done right. Kid D's movie might be good but a movie of Keiths' life might be just as entertaining, if not more. Running around the race tracks and busting ring games when you're 13 for big $$. Good stuff.

[gulfportdoc]

Since I'm on a book theme, I might as well ask who would you like to read about the most who hasn't put out a book (or been part of a book like Hustler Days)?


I agree, Bud. Of the 3 you mentioned, Staton and McCready would be the best bets. Jam has said that a book about Earthquake would be forthcoming. Beenie would be an excellent choice because of his memory, experience, and ability to articulate. I wonder if anyone has discussed a book project with him? It seems to me that Allen would be real difficult to work with in terms of tacking him down. I don't know if he could explain his concepts of one-pocket. He'd surely have loads of hilarious road stories though!

There are a lot of legends I'd like to read about. For example Ralph Greenleaf, Irving Crane, Mike Sigel, etc.; but I suppose the key is to get someone who'd be popular enough to assure expenses plus some profit. It must be a helluva undertaking to sit down with someone long enough to get the material, then be able to put it into an enjoyable, readable format.

Guess we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed... :o

Doc

[yobagua]

You know this is not one pocket but it is related. I'd like to see a book by Al Gilbert the great US 3 cushion champion. He has been around along time and seen a lot of things. Knowing that Efren is a great billiard and balkline player might give some insights to moving the rock

[Lunchmoney]

Any news on when Freddie's book will be out?

Also, whatever happened to Danny Diliberto putting out a book? Was the cd-rom or whatever he made available the only way to get it?

Since I'm on a book theme, I might as well ask who would you like to read about the most who hasn't put out a book (or been part of a book like Hustler Days)?

My Picks:

1. Ronnie Allen- a bio and his thoughts on the game would be nice. Not the type to give up info I guess but has he ever put any instructional material out? A dvd of his power shots and his approach to the end game would be awesome.

2. Weenie Beanie- been everywhere, played everyone, and a good storyteller. Interesting commentator for accu-stats and has a ton of memories of old school to modern pool.

3. Keith McCready (I think he's working on one with his lady friend, Jam, maybe) This would be just plain hilarious if done right. Kid D's movie might be good but a movie of Keiths' life might be just as entertaining, if not more. Running around the race tracks and busting ring games when you're 13 for big $$. Good stuff.

I would love to read the life story of Louie Roberts. It would be both entertaining and interesting.

Lunchmoney

[hemicudas]

[QUOTE=Lunchmoney]I would love to read the life story of Louie Roberts. It would be both entertaining and interesting.

Lunchmoney.

Any book written about, Louie, would have to be in the class, fiction. Not because it didn't happen but because anyone who didn't know him would not believe it.

[fred bentivegna]

[QUOTE=Lunchmoney]I would love to read the life story of Louie Roberts. It would be both entertaining and interesting.

Lunchmoney.

Any book written about, Louie, would have to be in the class, fiction. Not because it didn't happen but because anyone who didn't know him would not believe it.

Here is an exerpt from my next book, Bankng with the Beard II:
Category: Able to Consume More Different Chemicals and Still Play Good:
#1 "St. Louie Louie" Roberts, from St. Louis, MO. While living with a Chicago cue maker, he once emptied the cue maker's medicine cabinet. The cue maker was a hypochondriac who routinely had shelves of assorted medicines that could bring you up, take you down, or eliminate all pain. Louie (no pharmacist he), would just take potluck, and play Pill-Russian-Roulette. He'd say, "I'll try two of those white ones with three of those pinkies, and maybe seal the deal with one of those red babies. I'll save those brown stripers for later." He would chase them all down with a few six-packs of beer, play for days, and never miss a ball..
The Beard

[OldHasBeen]

Here is an exerpt from my next book, Bankng with the Beard II:
Category: Able to Consume More Different Chemicals and Still Play Good:
#1 "St. Louie Louie" Roberts, from St. Louis, MO. While living with a Chicago cue maker, he once emptied the cue maker's medicine cabinet. The cue maker was a hypochondriac who routinely had shelves of assorted medicines that could bring you up, take you down, or eliminate all pain. Louie (no pharmacist he), would just take potluck, and play Pill-Russian-Roulette. He'd say, "I'll try two of those white ones with three of those pinkies, and maybe seal the deal with one of those red babies. I'll save those brown stripers for later." He would chase them all down with a few six-packs of beer, play for days, and never miss a ball..
The Beard

And one time he tried to jump off the high-rise condo of this (later to be) cue maker’s porch. A player often referred to as "Mother Hubbard" tackled and stopped him just in time.
TY & GL

[hemicudas]

And one time he tried to jump off the high-rise condo of this (later to be) cue maker’s porch. A player often referred to as "Mother Hubbard" tackled and stopped him just in time.
TY & GL
That wouldn't be, Old Mother Hubbard, with a "T" would it, Tom, LOL.

[NH Steve]

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2. Weenie Beanie- been everywhere, played everyone, and a good storyteller. Interesting commentator for accu-stats and has a ton of memories of old school to modern pool. <snip>
OnePocket.org will have an interview with Weenie Beenie up very soon, I hope -- it awaits only photos. He is a very interesting man, as he seems to comfortably bridge two cultures -- poolroom action and gentleman businessman. I understand he had some kind of a stroke recently, and I can tell you he was certainly not as firm and sure of himself when I spoke to him as he would have been when he was just a little bit younger.

[OldHasBeen]

OnePocket.org will have an interview with Weenie Beenie up very soon, I hope -- it awaits only photos. He is a very interesting man, as he seems to comfortably bridge two cultures -- poolroom action and gentleman businessman. I understand he had some kind of a stroke recently, and I can tell you he was certainly not as firm and sure of himself when I spoke to him as he would have been when he was just a little bit younger.

Steve, Your correct, BUT I had a nice conversation with Bill at the DCC lunch counter as we both were eating a sandwich. I could tell that something was different BUT with a little time and effort, he was able to recall every instance that I remembered about the many times we were involved in various action spots. Places, players, names, all came back to him and his stories were very entertaining. If given time and a good reference, he will be a great interview. He was "THE CLASS" of a bygone era.

TY & GL

[NH Steve]

Steve, Your correct, BUT I had a nice conversation with Bill at the DCC lunch counter as we both were eating a sandwich. I could tell that something was different BUT with a little time and effort, he was able to recall every instance that I remembered about the many times we were involved in various action spots. Places, players, names, all came back to him and his stories were very entertaining. If given time and a good reference, he will be a great interview. He was "THE CLASS" of a bygone era.

TY & GLYeah, I guess what I meant was that if a larger project is going to be undertaken, time is of the essence.
Your comment also reminds me that I bumped into him in the DCC 'practice room' (AKA 'action room') late one night, where he was really enjoying watching the action (he says he has retired his cue), and he was still hanging in there after I headed up to crash in the wee hours, well after midnight. Teddy The Greek was the only other player or sweator within 20 years of Beenie's age at that hour, and apparently he hung in there the entire night firing away against players half his age...