... Ralph Greenleaf , billiard artist , makes the ivories do stunts - 503 perish when French excursion boat sinks Los Angeles folks eat in the swimming pool - United States golfers win in Ryder Cup matches -- English airmen do stunts ...

They are without a doubt the two most important players ever to hold a cue. This is the ultimate tale of American sportsmanship. R.A. Dyer is a columnist for Billiards Digest, and lives in Austin, Texas.