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The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 16, 2008

TAMPA - Pool checkers is a winner for Arthur "Moochie" McCarr.

The 65-year-old East Tampa resident is national master's champion after besting a 10-player field in Chicago at the recent 42nd annual American Pool Checkers Association tournament.

He did it with nine wins, eight draws and one loss.

McCarr will take his bragging rights to the 2009 tournament in Washington to play at the highest level, top master.

"They've got to play me now," he said. "I feel good about where I am. I wanted to win my way up."

In 2000, he won junior master. Other categories are blue ribbon and gold bar.

Pool checkers rules differ from straight checkers, allowing kings to jump several squares in a single move. Uncrowned pieces move backward and forward.

Unlike chess, quiet concentration isn't required. "Trash talk" in a friendly way is not only allowed but encouraged.

McCarr teaches younger players in the College Hill Chess and Checkers Club and recently coached players and held a tournament at First Baptist Church of College Hill.

Kathy Steele

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