Tue, Nov 24 2009
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Cue it up: Local leagues level the playing field for pool enthusiasts Jan Palmer, of Joplin, said she has been playing in league pool for about three years. Although she has never been able to win the trip to compete in the national event, she said she has fun just competing with her team.
Palmer said that the leagues have a healthy mix of all skill levels and experience and as a women she encourages other women in the area to join and play. “I encourage this sport for women,” she said. “It is one sport were there is a level playing field. You don’t have to be bigger or stronger, you just have to be smart and with the handicapped system, any lady can play. It is great for anyone, and we love to see the ladies show up.” Want to play? The next meeting of the Joplin chapter of The Association for Pool will be held at 7 p.m. at the OK Bar, 1516 S. Main St. For more information, contact Ted Fleetwood at (417) 890-5445. The next American Poolplayers Association league event will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the OK Bar. For more information on the Billiard Congress of America, visit www.playbca.com. 
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