SS Classic Tournament observations...

Frank Almanza · Oct 24, 2015

Cary said:
Went 7-7 until John corner hooked him at the head of the table with the game ball near John's pocket. Tried a two rail kick, fouled & left John with an easy (?) bank for the win.

Hendy has a match coming up tomorrow.

James didn't try to kick at the ball when he was corner hooked. He was just taking a foul but hit it too hard. He should have taken a foul by just touching the cue ball and leavin it there. John would have to take one also. Now you would two on the spot, then you push out to a safe spot.
We talked about this after his match and he agreed that he should have done that.

NH Steve · Oct 24, 2015

Frank Almanza said:
James didn't try to kick at the ball when he was corner hooked. He was just taking a foul but hit it too hard. He should have taken a foul by just touching the cue ball and leavin it there. John would have to take one also. Now you would two on the spot, then you push out to a safe spot.
We talked about this after his match and he agreed that he should have done that.

Yep that's what I was thinking. And no I did not figure that one out by myself lol. I Saw Rafael Martinez escape a very similar situation at Derby City about 10 years ago and thought it was genius!!!

Jeff sparks · Oct 24, 2015

Cory in dc said:
I'm watching Billy and Buddy play right now (9:00 pm EST). Some strong shots from both. Not sure if it's action or tournament.

Update: Buddy still banks really well!

Cory,

Thanks for the $100.00. The TD made an announcement that you had sent it so we could all have a drink on you. I put it up with the bartender and told him to serve drinks to all the players in the tournament, until it ran out. I left around 9:00 PM and I think it had been used up by then.

Thank you, that was very nice!

keoneyo · Oct 25, 2015

Jeff sparks said:
Cory,

Thanks for the $100.00. The TD made an announcement that you had sent it so we could all have a drink on you. I put it up with the bartender and told him to serve drinks to all the players in the tournament, until it ran out. I left around 9:00 PM and I think it had been used up by then.

Thank you, that was very nice!

Did Rizzo make any remarks about the money I sent? It was supposed to be added to the prize pool.
Thanks

Jeff sparks · Oct 25, 2015

keoneyo said:
Did Rizzo make any remarks about the money I sent? It was supposed to be added to the prize pool.
Thanks

The tournament had 18 entries at $200.00 each = $3600.00
David Richardson ( owner Bogies ) put up $2000.00. (Added money)
Keoneyo put up $100.00 (additional added money)

Total prize pool = $5700.00

Thank you Keoneyo

Mkbtank · Oct 25, 2015

SS Classic Tournament observations...

Frank Almanza said:
James didn't try to kick at the ball when he was corner hooked. He was just taking a foul but hit it too hard. He should have taken a foul by just touching the cue ball and leavin it there. John would have to take one also. Now you would two on the spot, then you push out to a safe spot.

We talked about this after his match and he agreed that he should have done that.

NH Steve said:
Yep that's what I was thinking. And no I did not figure that one out by myself lol. I Saw Rafael Martinez escape a very similar situation at Derby City about 10 years ago and thought it was genius!!!

Now that gem was worth the price of admission. Thanks Frank!!!

keoneyo · Oct 25, 2015

Jeff sparks said:
The tournament had 18 entries at $200.00 each = $3600.00
David Richardson ( owner Bogies ) put up $2000.00. (Added money)
Keoneyo put up $100.00 (additional added money)

Total prize pool = $5700.00

Thank you Keoneyo

Thanks Jeff.
Just wanted to make sure he got it.
Keoneyo

One pocket Smitty · Oct 25, 2015

keoneyo said:
Did Rizzo make any remarks about the money I sent? It was supposed to be added to the prize pool.
Thanks

He sure did, Keone thanks.

onepockethacker · Oct 25, 2015

Frank Almanza said:
James didn't try to kick at the ball when he was corner hooked. He was just taking a foul but hit it too hard. He should have taken a foul by just touching the cue ball and leavin it there. John would have to take one also. Now you would two on the spot, then you push out to a safe spot.
We talked about this after his match and he agreed that he should have done that.

I can't believe that an experienced one pocket player like James didn't know to do that..

LSJohn · Oct 25, 2015

onepockethacker said:
I can't believe that an experienced one pocket player like James didn't know to do that..

Looks to me that James is the best player here, but had an off day. He banks extremely well and has excellent cue ball control.

Both Buddy and Billy are struggling with sciatica and in pain most of the time. Both played sub-par for their recent selves. Buddy got himself Bar-B-Qued by giving up the 8 and the break and last 4 and then playing very poorly. But, what the hell, he's 70 years old, 400 pounds, in pain and been on his feet for 14 hours. He is a Pool God, so I wasn't sure he wouldn't finally pull it together, but I was assured by He Who Knows All that he had almost no chance under the circumstances. I think part of that is that his opponent played a little better than expected.

Fast Eddie and i talked for quite a while. (Bye the way, don't tell him "Good morning" if you have dinner reservations

) Fun guy and a good player.

Jeff sparks · Oct 25, 2015

I'm now a fan of LSJohn. Not only did he tirelessly promote this shindig from the very beginning, he continues to do so at the event. He is a wonderful vibrant human being with a great outlook on life and is quick witted with a great sense of humor. You could almost tell this by his past posting at onepocket.org but in person it adds just the right amount of warmth to make knowing him even better. I'm a fan!

P.S. Almost forgot to mention it; He let me beat him.
Thanks John

phil dade · Oct 25, 2015

onepockethacker said:
I can't believe that an experienced one pocket player like James didn't know to do that..

John,

While you are there, for what it is worth, I suffered from sciatica really bad in May. I had a great massage therapist who rehabbed my knee work on it twice a week. She was extremely strong. She also gave me a hard ball, like a LaCrosse ball to lay on rolling my ass and thigh where it meets my rear. The strong massages, twice a week and that cured it in about 4-5 weeks.

Please let them know about htis and the ball. Sciatica really hurts from out of no where. You are frozen in pain for like 20-30 seconds and it releases. Ugh

Hopefully it can help them,
thanks,
Phil

LSJohn · Oct 26, 2015

Jeff sparks said:
I'm now a fan of LSJohn. Not only did he tirelessly promote this shindig from the very beginning, he continues to do so at the event. He is a wonderful vibrant human being with a great outlook on life and is quick witted with a great sense of humor. You could almost tell this by his past posting at onepocket.org but in person it adds just the right amount of warmth to make knowing him even better. I'm a fan!

P.S. Almost forgot to mention it; He let me beat him.
Thanks John

Check's in the mail.

Very nice. Makes me glad I let you beat me.

firemankc · Oct 28, 2015

One Pocket Ghost said:
Nah...cuz I already know how everybody plays...

Ghost, "Casey can't move a lick" apparently you did not see how fast I got up to shoot. I think that I move pretty fast, and bank balls because I can't make them straight in. You are very wise and your observation of me is right on.

10-4 anyone?

LSJohn · Oct 28, 2015

firemankc said:
Ghost, "Casey can't move a lick" apparently you did not see how fast I got up to shoot. I think that I move pretty fast, and bank balls because I can't make them straight in. You are very wise and your observation of me is right on.

10-4 anyone?

If anybody gives you 10-4, call the police; he's just keepin' you occupied while his partners are robbin' your house. :heh

Scrzbill · Oct 28, 2015

LSJohn said:
If anybody gives you 10-4, call the police; he's just keepin' you occupied while his partners are robbin' your house. :heh

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

One Pocket Ghost · Oct 28, 2015

firemankc said:
Ghost, "Casey can't move a lick" apparently you did not see how fast I got up to shoot. I think that I move pretty fast, and bank balls because I can't make them straight in. You are very wise and your observation of me is right on.

10-4 anyone?

Casey...that was just the Ghost bobbing and weaving

I only said that cuz I was looking to bet on you

and I was trying to get some odds...:heh

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