William H. Clearwater

William H. Clearwater (c.1911)

William H. Clearwater (1875 - September 25, 1948) of Ellwood, Pennsylvania was the pocket billiards and continuous pool champion of the world.^[1][2]

References

1. "William H. Clearwater". New York Times. September 25, 1948. Retrieved 2009-09-21. William H. (Billy) Clearwater, one-time pocket billiards champion of the world, died today after a long illness. His age was 73. ...
2. "Clearwater Loses To De Oro At Pool. Champion Takes First Block and Makes Some Remarkable Shots". New York Times. January 17, 1911. Retrieved 2009-09-21. Alfred De Oro, the pool champion, led W.H. Clearwater, former champion and challenger for the title, last night at Doyle's Academy in the first block of their 600-point match for the championship, by a score of 208 to 189.