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Day 2 of World Event: Alcaide, Woodward Exit Early

Day 2 of World Event: Alcaide, Woodward Exit Early

by radyer | Apr 7, 2022 | Tournaments

2021 U.S. Open: Van Boening Makes it into Final 16 on Day 4

2021 U.S. Open: Van Boening Makes it into Final 16 on Day 4

by radyer | Sep 17, 2021 | Tournaments

2021 U.S. Open: Strickland Among Day 3 Casualties

2021 U.S. Open: Strickland Among Day 3 Casualties

by radyer | Sep 16, 2021 | Tournaments

MATCHROOM POOL LAUNCHES UK OPEN in May ’22

MATCHROOM POOL LAUNCHES UK OPEN in May ’22

by radyer | Sep 16, 2021 | Tournaments

2021 U.S. Open: Round-Up of Day 2 Action from Atlantic City

2021 U.S. Open: Round-Up of Day 2 Action from Atlantic City

by radyer | Sep 15, 2021 | Pool News, Tournaments

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Hustler & the Champ on Kindle

R.A. Dyer's critically acclaimed biography of Willie Mosconi and Minnesota Fats available in hardback or Kindle.

Expanded edition of Hustler Days

Biography of Lassiter, Fats and Jersey Red, released originally in 2003, now updated with expanded content.

Pool History in Billiards Digest

R.A. Dyer writes about a startling new Minnesota Fats discovery in the November edition of Billiards Digest.

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R.A. Dyer appears in Swimming with Sharks documentary, included in the 50th anniversary edition of The Hustler.

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Pool promoters George and Paulie Jansco receive posthumous induction. Read R.A. Dyer's story.

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