Gus & Helen Copulos

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Gus & Helen Copulos

Uncle Gus and his wife, Helen, 1946

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Helen Copulos Mar 30, 1904 - Aug 7, 1958 Pasadena, California, United States

Helen Copulos was born on March 30, 1904 in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho United States, and died at age 54 years old on August 7, 1958 at Lewiston, ID in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen Copulos.

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Gus Copulos Jan 22, 1894 - May 1981 Pasadena, California

Legendary "Three Cushion" billiard player. One of the giants of the Golden Age. Gus was one of the inventors of the diamond system, particularly the so-called "plus two" system, and in the 1920's he was one of the most feared opponents in the country. He had a plus score against Willie Hoppe, and once scored 50 points against him in only 19 innings. He ran a 17 in the national league in 1924, 22 in an exhibition, and a remarkable 16 in call-shot three cushion, where you have to call every rail and kiss.

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