2003.1.63

Typed on brown paper, attatched to back, "Defending Champion in World's Pocket Billiards Tourney: Ralph Greenleaf of New York, defending titleholder, as he appeared during his match with Thomas Boatman, Portland Ore., as the round-robin tournament for the world's pocket billiards championship opened in New York, December 8. Greenleaf, who has won the title 9 times in the last 11 years, again is favored to win. Twenty-eight games of 125 points each will be played over an 11-day period. A total of $14,5000, exclusive of gate receipts, will be distributed among the 8 cue-wielders entered in the tournament." Photo shows Greenleaf in a tuxedo cueing a shot.

Used: Oakland Tribune