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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated February 6, 1965 reads "Billiard star Bill (Weenie Beenie) Staton prepares to stroke in a side-pocket shot in the World's Pocket Billiard Championships at Burbank's American Billiard Parlor, but later had reason to weep. On consecutive nights in the $19,500 event Cicero Murphy and Jimmy Moore staged sensation [sic] comebacks to defeat the Washington, D.C., cue expert. Peering over his shoulder is promoter and referee of the 36-day tournament Arnold Satin. Staton faces defending champion Luther Lassiter tonight in the 10 p.m. match."
Staton, Bill American Billiard Parlor (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Billiard players Men Billiard parlors Billiards--Tournaments Interiors Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
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