Billiards is a game played between two people on a large cloth-covered table using cues to hit balls into pockets. It originated in the 15th century as a game similar to croquet and evolved to use cue sticks instead of maces. Milestones in billiards included the development of the leather cue tip in the 1830s, use of slate table tops in 1835, and rubber cushions in 1845, which led to its classification as a sport in the 1850s.

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BILLIARD
A game played by two people on a large table covered in a soft cloth, in which you used a long
stick called a cue to hit balls against each other and into pockets around the table.
it is one of the pastimes that countless people have enjoyed and will continue t enjoy throughout
the years.

3. Origins
 Originated during the 15th Century
 First modelled after croquet
 The word “ billiards” is French deriving either from “billart”, meaning stick, or
“Billie”, meaning ball.

4. Evolution of the Cue Stick
 Tool used in early billiards was a club-like stick called a mace
 In 1600’s, cue stick evolved from the mace and became the standard

5. Milestones
 1830’s: development of the leather cue tip
 1835: slate used for the table tops
 1845: rubber used in billiards cushions
 1850’s: game standardized-no longer a pastime; classified as a “sport”

6. Poolroom
 “Pool” means a collective bet
 Many non-billiard games involve a pool; the name stuck to pocket billiards.
 In 19th Century, poolrooms were betting places for horse racing
 Pool tables were installed for patrons to pass time.

7. 1900’s: The Golden Age
 Championship billiards received wider coverage than WW II news.
 Championship players were as popular as members of other professional sports.

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