Pool Club

There were a lot of close matches that went down to the final ball in Pool League contests on April 18. Jokers Wild scored a big 12-1 victory over Ticket to Ride. Jokers Wild’s A player, Ren Villenueva, had a perfect seven wins, and teammates Sal LaScala and Steve Mitchell each went 6-1. Jokers Wild won all six of its singles matches, moving the team to within two games of first place. Side Pocket had a 9-4 win over Ball Busters. Dave Mackinder won five games for Side Pocket; the team won all six of its eight-ball and nine-ball singles matches. In a close match, the Pocket Rockets won the final eight-ball match of the evening, with all three players competing, and edged out Team Five 7-6. George Gordon and Connie Adkins each won four games for the Pocket Rockets. Gary Snow and Dave Silva each won five games against Beat the House, as the Favorites won 8-5. With five weeks left in the season, the Favorites and Jokers Wild lead the pack.

••• Pool Training for Beginners

On Saturday, April 30, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2, the LW Pool Club will offer an instructional session for beginning players on the basics of pool. Club President Dave Silva will address how to choose equipment, line up shots and take a proper stance, as well as answer any questions about the game.

—Dave Silva