Thanks for the link. I watched the whole thing, but straight is not my main game. A few questions/observations:
1. Match took place in 1966. Were they using composite balls like today, or still the older natural materials?
2. Extension of question 1: The cue ball seemed to plow through the rack many times when hit with a slow to medium speed. Is this due to ball material, superb technique, or a combination? I don't seem to see this same type of action on softer strokes in todays play. (but again, I'm not a straight pool expert)
3. Hardly every blasted the break shot. And would go into the rack a second time a few shots later. Contrary to most of todays player's blasting the break ball. I bet missed break balls occur much less this way.
4. Pay was $2500 first $1500 second in 1966. 24 players played in event, but seemed to come from other regional events if I interpreted what the announcer said correctly. Anyone know how big the extended field really was?
5. The audience seemed to be very interested, and packed with people. Was this a staged audience to make it look good for tv, or genuine fans?
