Grady's Place

Local action

Grady — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:26:08 +0000

I have great equipment and if I do say so myself, atmosphere and reasonable prices. The action here, however, is the worst I’ve ever seen for an area like mine. I wouldn’t ask my worst enemy to come here and match up, unless it’s with me. I am so discouraged and saddened that I think I’ll quit gambling although I’ve enjoyed that all of my adulthood.
It’s too depressing to go into a lot of detail. The short version is that I’m always laying odds on the money to people I don’t like and sometimes against a drug addict. They don’t tip the help, never have money and aren’t gentlemanly to play with. Naturally the backers are subpar.

Upcoming

Grady — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:44:12 +0000

STAY TUNED. i’M PLANNING SOMETHING BIG.

Try these

Grady — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:16:37 +0000

Here are the websites again, hopefully turned blue:
www.gradymathews.com/blog/ and
gradymathewsshow.com

Lucy

Grady — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:31:11 +0000

Lucy is coming over tonight. I have some pretty good ideas for promotions, tournaments, etc. in my and pool’s future but it’s going to take a little time. For now my business is first priority. Thanks to all my friends and fans for the support right now. It’s needed. Later.
The Professor

Still learning

Grady — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:12:39 +0000

Pretty soon I’ll be posting stories and pictures.

I hope exciting new stuff for everyone

Grady — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:49:20 +0000

I’m trying to learn how to properly use this excellent blog, created for me by my good friend John Colaw. Stories and pictures to follow.

One

Grady — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:39:55 +0000

The just completed journey that Randi and I did was ambitious and arduous. About 10,000 miles in all, over six weeks. First I drove halfway to New Hampshire (500 miles) and then the next day went on to Dover, NH, where Randi could visit her New England relatives and I was able to see old friends in Portland, ME.

The initial three jobs were a private lesson at Buster’s in Sommersworth, NH, then off to New London, CT to do a show at Crown Billiards, the old pool room of Sy and Dolly. John and Linda Fargo are the new owners. I had intended to do a clinic but the clientele enjoyed pool stories so much that I spent six hours mostly relating tales from pool’s storied past. Gian, our RI friend helped us with obtaining this job and he was also part of the gracious hosting we received from this fine establishment.

Next, off to Corner Pocket, Oeange, NJ, just an hour and a half down I-95. Mike was the room owner. This time a clinic was more in order, followed by our “History Of Pool” power point presentation. Everything went great and we hated to leave but we gad to drive to Indianapolis next so a good night’s sleep was re

Randi

John — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:06:34 +0000

For those who do not know, Grady lost his beloved Randi on August 7, 2009. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Grady has since had his hands full running GRADY’S BILLIARDS, and he also has other projects in the works. Please bear with him if you have posted comments or questions here that have gone unanswered. Grady is a good and thoughtful friend, and a gentleman of the finest integrity and class. His contribution to the world of Pocket Billiards is inestimable.

upcoming

randi — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:52:53 +0000

$1000.00 Added Open 9 Ball Bar Table Championship

***DATE CHANGE***
We have had many requests to drop our tournaments from 3 day events to 2 days. What we are hearing from the players is that due to the struggling ecconomy too many of you can not afford to take a friday off from work in order to make it out to our events. As always, I want to do whatever it takes to promote this great sport of ours. So without further ramblings… In order for more of you to play…

Saturday & Sunday November 1st & 2nd $1000.00 Added Open 9 Ball Bar Table Championship Lower entry fee of $60 includes your $20 greens fee

7′ Diamond Tables

64 Players or less = Races to 11 Double Elimination w/ a Single Knockout Final Match

65 to 96 Players = Races to 9 Double Elimination w/ a Single Knockout Final Match

97 to LIMIT of 128 Players = Races to 7 Double Elimination w/ a Single Knockout Final Match

100% OF ALL ENTRY FEES AND $1000 ADDED TO BE PAID OUT (I hate when directors misslead payouts!)

…AS AN ADDED BONUS, WE WOULD LIKE TO SHOW OUR APPRICIATION FOR ALL THAT MIKE AND SHANNON ARE DOING IN THE SOUTHEAST… SHOW YOUR VIKING OR GSB TOUR CARD AND RECEIVE $10 OFF YOUR ENTRY FEE…

Players Meeting at 1pm SHARP on Saturday November 1st Calcutta will begin 30 minutes later Registration Closes at 2pm ***No Exceptions***

Draw & Play will start as soon as calcutta concludes.

For Early Registration or information contact:
Matthew Dugger
Pool Room #(803) 957-7665
Cell Phone #(803) 586-5020

The Tourney

randi — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:33:46 +0000

It is to be known as Senior Legends and we hope it will get better and better each year. I know you all understand that we must start out small with lots of plans for the future.

The Royal Inn has offered a discount for our tournament players and attendees. The rate is quoted as $50. It’s just off exit 65 of I-20. One of our customers went down and checked it out. He said if was clean and comfortable in a safe area and that it has a frig and microwave in the room. No coffee pot but there’s free coffee in the lobby. It isn’t so close as the other hotel but the savings may be worth your while.

If you are flying in and need a ride from the airport to the pool room, just give us a call asap so we can arrange transportation for you.

Players’ meeting is at 2 pm on friday. See you then