Charles R. Morin | |
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Born | October 30, 1870 |
Died | July 4, 1947 | (aged 76)
Charles Richard Morin (October 30, 1870 – July 4, 1947),[1] sometimes referred to as Charley Morin,[2] was an American professional carom billiards player.[3]
On January 5, 1914 in Chicago, Morin challenged the defending champion, Cuban Alfredo de Oro who was then residing in New York, for the national Jordan Lambert Trophy three-cushion title.[4] Morin was defeated after 75 innings in the first match, and the next day lost the second match to the incumbent as well, 39–50.[2]
He played de Oro again at the 1915 World Championship, but lost, although he did score the highest run in the tournament.[5] He died on July 4, 1947, in Wilmette, Illinois.[3]
Alfredo De Oro stuck a few additional rivets into his three cushion title by defeating Charley Morin, his challenger, 60 to 39. In the second block of their match for the Jordan Lambert trophy at Recital last night.
De Oro is favorite In the betting at odds ranging from 6 to 5 to 8 to 5. but as Morin has many friends and admirers who are willing to back the former amateur ...