Today’s guest host is Dan Rider. Dan has been kicking around the pool scene since the mid 60’s. He owns Farmington Billiards in Farmington, MN. (farmingtonbilliardsmn.com) He has some good stories and played with some great players.
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Jay reports the finishing players in the MPA Tournament held in Fridley, MN and talks about the US Open prize money being paid. He also discusses the North Star Ladies Pool Tour, fundraising for Junior players and pocket size.
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Jay talks all things 14.1 continuous with Dennis Green, head of the MN Straightpool Assn. Check out his website at: mnstraightpool.com. They also talk about the old pool rooms in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls and Crookston, MN. Jay updates the winners in the first three MPA tournaments and urges participation in the fundraiser Scotch Doubles to help with expenses for junior champion April Larson to get to Shanghai.
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April Larson shows why she is a champion, not only because of her pool knowledge and execution, but because she is a smart, charming, mature and very personable young lady.
April is getting ready to compete in the World Junior Championships in Shanghai. The US players get no help for their expenses except from donations to the Billiard Education Foundation and the Black Widow Foundation. If you would like to help offset their expenses please make a donation today.
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Jay Wegener talks about Mpls/St. Paul rooms and upcoming tournaments. Some instruction on looking last at CB/OB, muscle memory, shooting fast, pre-shot routine and shot percentages.
Running Time: 50 mins
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Host Jay Wegener shares the microphone with special guest host Michael Perron Jr. Michael was a 13 year old phenom that has had 8 years of playing all the strong players in Minnesota and surrounding states. He’s played and won against the best (SVB) and played and lost against the best (SVB). He helped create the higher dollar challenge matches in the Twin Cities by challenging and playing the local great players and helped bring back interest in the game. He touches on the life of a 14 y.o. that was in action for large amounts. Michael also gives his views on a variety of issues.
Thank you Michael for stepping into the box with me just like you do against most roadies passing through.
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This is the first broadcast of ‘Table Talk’. Minnesota based Jay “Wags” Wegener (host) with guest co-host “Chicago” Tom Sheely talk about a range of topics including some action stories, the Minneapolis/St. Paul pool scene, Midwest Poolplayers Association (MPA) casino and pool room tour and more loose and free discussion. Some talk about Keith McCready, Dave Matlock, Jesse Engel and Jimmy Wetch.
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