Maurice Daly | |
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 Portraiture detail from 1874 poster, "The Billiard Monarchs". | |
| Born | Maurice Daly 1849 |
| Died | June 30, 1932.[2] |
| Other names | "The Father of Balkline" |
| Occupation | Professional carom billiards player |
| Known for | • ??; • ??; • ??. |
Maurice Daly (1849 – June 29, 1932[2]), sometimes called "The Father of Balkline", was a top player of carom billiards during his era. Born in Manhattan, Daly was
Daly became American cushion caroms champion in 1883.[3][footnote 1]
About a year before his death, at 82 Daly took a post as instructor at The New York Athletic Club and had informed the National Billiard Association that he wanted to be among the contestants if any cushion carom or "red ball" tournaments were held.[4] (same cite--he converted Hoppe from a pocket billiardist into a balkline player.) hmmm Cite lists 83 but clearly 82 since died a little over a year later
- ^ "Maurice Daly Dies; Famous Billiardist" (subscription or fee required). The New York Times. New York, NY. July 1, 1932. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Deaths: Daly" (subscription or fee required). The New York Times. New York, NY. July 2, 1932. Retrieved October 27, 2010. Note: a number of newspapers give his death date as June 30, 1932 (writing that he died "yesterday" on July 1, 1932), but his family's paid death notice is treated as the most reliable.
- ^ "Hoppe New King" (subscription or fee required). Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. May 1, 1933. p. 4. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
- ^ "Marcus [sic] Daly at 83 in Billiard Tourney" (subscription or fee required). San Antonio Express. San Antonio, Texas. July 11, 1931. p. 10. Retrieved October 27, 2010.