i believe there are two one-pocket streams emanating from the phoenix area. one is hosted by the most-reverend ronn and the other is, i think, somewhere nearby.
recently, a low class act, perpetrated by the same individual, occurred in both venues.
i won’t cite this certain discourteous player’s name, because i can’t remember it.
one afternoon, i saw him lose to someone who was being spotted several balls.
then, in the next tourney, the same boyo lost to a player closer to his own speed.
in both instances, he refused to shake hands with the winners.
i think that is simply rude.
now, i’m not a scold. in contemplating the human condition, i factor in the will to win, competitive juices, human foibles, etc.
but it seems sad to me, that -- in a friendly monthly competition, with a low entry fee and a regular cast of characters -- one grump would insult the proceedings with such churlish behavior.
however ... maybe i’m all wet?
maybe only losers are good losers?
no, i think manners matter, even in a pool parlor.
pondering life’s imponderables is my life,
sunny
recently, a low class act, perpetrated by the same individual, occurred in both venues.
i won’t cite this certain discourteous player’s name, because i can’t remember it.
one afternoon, i saw him lose to someone who was being spotted several balls.
then, in the next tourney, the same boyo lost to a player closer to his own speed.
in both instances, he refused to shake hands with the winners.
i think that is simply rude.
now, i’m not a scold. in contemplating the human condition, i factor in the will to win, competitive juices, human foibles, etc.
but it seems sad to me, that -- in a friendly monthly competition, with a low entry fee and a regular cast of characters -- one grump would insult the proceedings with such churlish behavior.
however ... maybe i’m all wet?
maybe only losers are good losers?
no, i think manners matter, even in a pool parlor.
pondering life’s imponderables is my life,
sunny