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[Hurricane Jack]

“That game with the fifteen numbered balls is the devil’s tool” — Music Man, 1962

1909

1910’s

1940’s

1951

By 1963 the hats were gone & you couldn’t hardly find an honest game.

 

[M Hatman]

“That game with the fifteen numbered balls is the devil’s tool” — Music Man, 1962

1909

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1910’s

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1940’s

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1951

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By 1963 the hats were gone & you couldn’t hardly find an honest game.

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I could not see any pool tables in the 1951 shot.......

 

[BobHufford]

I could not see any pool tables in the 1951 shot.......

The true "Devil's Tool".

 

[M Hatman]

The true "Devil's Tool".

AMEN!!!!!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I could not see any pool tables in the 1951 shot.......

You want to shoot a few games then & put a little money on it?

Here’s an earlier 1890’s pic I couldn’t get to load earlier. Note the gas lights.

1890

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Faro in Reno, 1931. Looks like caps were quite popular.

 

[hatsRme]

You want to shoot a few games then & put a little money on it?

Here’s an earlier 1890’s pic I couldn’t get to load earlier. Note the gas lights.

1890

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Those sure look like billiards tables, not pool. My dad’s family had one in a shed attached to their house. It was still there when I was in high school, now somewhere in my cousin’s “holdings.”

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Those sure look like billiards tables, not pool. My dad’s family had one in a shed attached to their house. It was still there when I was in high school, now somewhere in my cousin’s “holdings.”

Technically the tables in the 1890 pic are carom billiard tables.

 

[RBH]

A group playing dominos....

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Tombstone, AZ is not the only town laying claim to Helldorado Days. Starting in 1935 Las Vegas has held Helldorado Days including a parade every yr except for ~8 yrs starting in the late 1990’s.

The little kid standing on the bar top is holding a 2 oz shot glass.

 

[Frunobulax]

We just don't see enough livestock in our bars here in Ohio these days.

Although some of the patrons might be confused for livestock occasionally.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Although some of the patrons might be confused for livestock occasionally.

Too many carbs from Chili 3-way or whatever it’s called?

Neither Political Correctness nor newcomers should ever kill Helldorado Days.

 

[M Hatman]

 

[Bamaboots]

A group playing dominos....

I recognize Woody, Willie and Owen. Not sure who's holding the weed.

 

[carouselvic]

Hat Salesman
New York City
(1942)

 

[Frunobulax]

Too many carbs from Chili 3-way or whatever it’s called?

Neither Political Correctness nor newcomers should ever kill Helldorado Days.

I was thinking more Mountain Dew and Cheetos.

Skyline and Stroh's beer are responsible for my slim, trim, youthful, girlish figure.

 

[RBH]

I recognize Woody, Willie and Owen. Not sure who's holding the weed.

Im not sure......

 

[carouselvic]

Brunswick Billiard Hall. Marysville, Kansas. February 11, 1942. I remember that bar well…

 

[Mighty44]

Brunswick Billiard Hall. Marysville, Kansas. February 11, 1942. I remember that bar well…

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Great shot and some nice hats. Hard to beat a nice old bar.

 

[BobHufford]

Happy Halloween!