Web18 aug. 2011 · Joe Balsis isn't mentioned nearly enough along with the greats. In the decade of the 60's there were about 20 major 14.1 events (U.S. Open and Worlds) and if … Web23 mrt. 2010 · A "straight pool" championship from 1966 played on a Gold Crown I with big pockets. Notes: Notice that in Part 1 at 1:12 commentator describes the tournament as …
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WebThe oldest player to win the tournament is Jimmy Caras at 58 years old at the time of his victory. The youngest player to win the tournament is Oliver Ortmann at 22 years old at the time of his victory. Current tournament format [ edit] … Webpool player Joseph Balsis, nicknamed "the Meatman", was a professional pool player, and was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America"s Hall of Fame in 1982. Background Joe grew up playing in the billiard room of his father, John (who was in … flew theology and falsification
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Web2 okt. 2010 · My friend Jerry Briesath was fortunate enough to purchase Joe Balsis's personal Balabushka, after Joe did an exhibition at Jerry's room, Cuenique, in Madison, WI, in 1968. Jerry held on to it for 30 years and sold it for almost 100x what Joe sold it to him for. I don't think this cue has that potential, but it is a historical cue. Scott Lee Web2 jul. 2010 · Hi i am new to these forums but have a beautiful, early 80's Joss made for Joe Balsis (straight Pool) ... I know this is a bad time to sell a cue but this is truely a one of a kind owned by a professional straight pool player from the 40's50's 60's . mamono AzB Silver Member. Silver Member. Rating - 100%. Web2 titles: Joe "The Butcher" Balsis was the 1966 straight pool and all-around champion. 2 titles: "Handsome" Danny Jones won the 1968 nine-ball and all-around championships. 2 … flew through meaning