Pool Club

On May 9, the Favorites beat Side Pocket 8-5, extending the team’s lead to five games over Jokers Wild in league play. Gary Snow won six of his seven games, losing only a nine-ball doubles match.

The Pocket Rockets edged Jokers Wild 7-6 to remain in third place, only eight games behind Jokers Wild. Rusty Aquino won six games, losing an eight-ball doubles match.

Ticket to Ride squeaked out a 7-6 win over Beat the House. Ticket to Ride’s Paul Shellenberger, Jerry Wrenn and Connie Terry each won four games.

Team Five had a strong showing, beating the Ball Busters 10-3. Barrie Brideau and Zelma Berkenkamp both won six games, while Bill Clawson won five. This moved Team Five to within three games of third place.

••• On April 30 Dave Silva presented a demonstration of basic pool skills for beginning players. He also discussed how to use and understand English (or spin) on the cue ball and object ball, as well as how to judge bank shots. A handout on pool basics is available in Clubhouse 2.

—Dave Silva