Palmer continues to dominate the north bay one pocket scene. He must take 1st to 3rd in 90% of the one pocket events he plays in around here. I'd heard he got into the longshoremans union and wasn't playing as much- still plays enough to school most everyone around here, I guess.
It's true, Billy is on the docks when they call. But, he still finds time to keep his game at Championship level.
Questions for Tom:
1. What day/time is the ring game and did anyone other than Buddy H. enter yet? I heard Kim Davenport is playing again; hopefully he'll play at the Jamboree.
Ring game will be played just after the 9 Ball finals on Sunday June 19th. Kim played in Eureka CA last month. A $2000 added event over the weekend and he also cashed.
2. Is videotaping allowed at Hardtimes? Maybe next Jamboree I can set up an overhead camera and we can tape some matches. I'll work a second job so we can pay Freddie the Beard to come out and do commentary and teach some banks
The lighting in the tournament room is not the best for videos. Unless you have a really light sensitive camera. The room is setup for the players. If you want to videotape, I don't see why not, no rules against it. Still, NO Flash stuff.
3. People seem to be of the opinion that Tony C might beat Billy P at one pocket these days. You would probably know better than anybody- who would you like in a 5 ahead one pocket match for your dough?
As much as I like Tony's game, Billy is so consistant, this would be a tough one to call. Today, my pick would be Billy, but tomorrow....????
Can't wait to see who shows up. I'm hoping Ronnie A. will sign my Eddie Robin one pocket books if I buy him some Bud talls.
Ronnie Allen is going to be playing in the One Pocket event June 14-16, and I know he will be available for Beers and autographs.