Charles R. Morin
| Charles R. Morin | |
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| Born |
1871 Illinois |
| Died |
July 4, 1947 (aged 76) Wilmette, Illinois |
Charles R. Morin (1871 - July 4, 1947), sometimes referred to as Charley Morin,[1] was an American professional carom billiards player, and in 1911 the World Three-cushion Champion.[2]
Biography
He was born in 1871 to James Morin. In 1911 he became the World Three-cushion Champion in billiards.[2]
On 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.[3] 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.[1]
He played de Oro again at the 1915 World Championship, but lost, although he did score the highest run in the tournament.[4] He died on July 4, 1947 in Wilmette, Illinois.[2]
References
- 1 2 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. 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.
- 1 2 3 "Charles R. Morin". Chicago Tribune. July 6, 1947. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
Funeral services for Charles R. Morin, 76, national amateur three cushion billiard champion in 1911 will be held ...
- ↑ "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.