Charles R. Morin
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Charles R. Morin sometimes referred to as Charley Morin, was an American
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 professional carom billiards player, and in 1911 the World Three-cushion Champion.

Biography

He was born in 1871 to James Morin. In 1911 he became the World Three-cushion Champion in billiards.

On January 5, 1914 in Chicago
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, 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. 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.

He played de Oro again at the 1915 World Championship, but lost, although he did score the highest in the tournament. He died on July 4, 1947 in Wilmette, Illinois
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