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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated March 4, 1965 reads "John Balsis, new leader in the world's pocket billiard championship at Burbank's American Billiard Parlor, practices after his record run of 150, a new all-time mark in championship play. He meets defending champion Luther Lassiter tonight at 10."
Balsis, Joe American Billiard Parlor (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Billiard players Men Billiard parlors Billiards--Tournaments Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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