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Spouse In Paris, one Gaston Orpholan, billiardist, climbed to the second platform of the Eiffel Tower and shouted at the city that his wife would not let him play billiards.

From Time Magazine Archive

Felix Grange, outstanding European billiardist, journeyed to the U. S.; entered the world's 18.2 balkline tournament in Washington, D. C. Last week, while practicing, he threw his cue aside in disgust.

From Time Magazine Archive

A quiet, smiling little man, he enjoys telling of the time at the turn of the century when Mark Twain watched him play a great billiardist named Sutton.

From Time Magazine Archive

That game was played on the fourth day of February, 1875, and it was not until more than ten years afterwards that I again appeared in public as a billiardist.

From A Ball Player's Career Being the Personal Experiences and Reminiscensces of Adrian C. Anson by Anson, Adrian Constantine

It was while a member of the Athletic Club of Philadelphia that I made my debut as a billiardist in public.

From A Ball Player's Career Being the Personal Experiences and Reminiscensces of Adrian C. Anson by Anson, Adrian Constantine