The Post-Billiards Age
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The Decline of Billiards and the Influence of Michael Phalen
This chapter explores the decline of billiards and pool halls in Chicago over the past century, discussing the decrease in the number of pool halls from 830 to fewer than 10. It also highlights the impact of billiards on the development of plastic materials and the efforts of Michael Phalen, the father of American billiards, to popularize the game and standardize equipment.
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