News from the Editor's Chair
As we enter another season, the billiard world has been stunned by the sudden death of Albert Hanson, secretary of the EABA, who had also just taken over as editor of the Amateur Billiard Player. Albert's obituary appears elsewhere in this issue, and we will therefore not go into any more detail here, but needless to say he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. As yet, the magazine has still to appoint a new editor from amongst the ranks of the EABA committee, but we trust that this will be in place before too long. Due to the change-over in responsibilities, it is possible that information, subscriptions, etc which have recently been sent to Albert may have become lost. If in doubt, please get in touch so that we may sort it out.
As you will already have noticed, with this issue the magazine takes on a new look. Produced as a bumper issue to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Walter Lindrum we have four additional pages—and to complete the make-over—a new cover. This was produced for us by graphic designer, Keith Thompson from Norton in Teesside, and our thanks go to him for his efforts.
If you like what you see, help us to keep it packed with information by sending in all your news and views, so we can share them with others. We are particularly keen to establish additional regional correspondents, and if any of our overseas readers would like to supply us with information about their local champions, we would be pleased to receive it. Improved printing of the magazine now means that we can also publish any photographs which accompany regional contributions.
The magazine will now be seeking a limited number commercial advertisers—who will be required if we are to maintain this standard of publication. If you know of a company who may be interested, why not show them a copy, or alternatively pass their contact details to us and we will approach them.
Of the forthcoming EABA events, we are pleased to see an excellent response to the new county team championship which has sixteen entries. With increased numbers for the English (82) and the Grand Masters (40) we also see a welcome trend of new entries from outside the hot-bed of the game in Teesside.
Unfortunately, due to print deadlines we are unable to bring you the draw in this issue, but all of these events and the Junior Championships, will of course be given in-depth coverage in our next issue. We are delighted that the amateur game continues to thrive and this magazine will do everything it can to bring you the news of its success.