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Edward Diggle
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Edward Diggle (1864–1934) was a leading professional billiard player,[1] known as "The Mechanical Methodical Mancunian".
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Diggle was a protégé of John Roberts, Jr., and became his regular practice partner. He is described by cue sports historian Clive Everton as "a languid, wry man with a casual, half upright [playing] style with both legs inelegantly bent."[2]: 43 In 1895, Diggle set the record for the break on a standard billiard table when he compiled a 985 against Roberts.[2]: 36 Willie Smith credited Diggle's top of the table, a method to increase breaks,as being an integral part of his own style.[3]