Charles Richard Morin (October 30, 1870 – July 4, 1947),[1] sometimes referred to as Charley Morin,[2] was an American professional carom billiards player.[3]
Charles R. Morin | |
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| Born | October 30, 1870 |
| Died | July 4, 1947 (aged 76) |
Biography
editOn January 5, 1914 in Chicago, Morin challenged the defending champion, Cuban Alfredo de Oro who was then residing in New York, for the national Jordan Lambert Trophy three-cushion title.[4] Morin was defeated after 75 innings in the first match, and the next day lost the second match to the incumbent as well, 39–50.[2]
He played de Oro again at the 1915 World Championship, but lost, although he did score the highest run in the tournament.[5] He died on July 4, 1947, in Wilmette, Illinois.[3]
References
edit- ^ Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Social Security Administration.
- ^ a b Davis, J. G. (January 7, 1914). "De Oro Increases Lead Over Morin. Champion Wins Second Block of Cue Match by Score of 50 to 39. Cuban Shows Strategy, but Few Brilliant Shots Are Made by Three Cushion Stars". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
Alfredo De Oro stuck a few additional rivets into his three cushion title by defeating Charley Morin, his challenger, 60 to 39. In the second block of their match for the Jordan Lambert trophy at Recital last night.
- ^ a b "Charles R. Morin". Chicago Tribune. July 6, 1947. Archived from the original on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
- ^ "De Oro And Morin To Play Tonight". Pittsburgh Press. January 4, 1914. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
De Oro is favorite In the betting at odds ranging from 6 to 5 to 8 to 5. but as Morin has many friends and admirers who are willing to back the former amateur ...
- ^ Billiards: The Official Rules and Records Book. Billiard Congress of America. 2006. ISBN 1-878493-16-7.
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