Bartram Captures St. Louis Louie Award 2007
In a year where the event was packed with the most highly touted stone-cold action monsters from around the globe, picking a winner for the 2007 Derby City Classic “St. Louis” Louie Roberts Action and Entertainment Award proved to be a thrilling ride.
The sweators and bettors spoke, and their votes were cast. We are excited to announce that the 2007 “St. Louis” Louie Roberts Award goes to Chris Bartram. Bartram was in high-profile action every day of the nine-day pool and billiard jamboree.
Players often say that matching up and putting one’s heart on the line lends to great improvement in play, forcing players to bring their best game. No savers, no dumps. Chris Bartram showed the world that the Americans still have gamble in them. Among his many matchups, Bartram twice took on Filipino sensation Dennis Orcollo in 10-ball, he battled UK 8-ball champion Darren Appleton in an 11-ahead set of 9-ball, and he had several other multi-hour sets throughout the duration of the event. Chris had backing from several of his fellow players, and he backed other players as well.
Though somewhat quiet and reserved around the pool table, Bartram never failed to attract a large crowd whenever he was in action. And the award is all about entertaining the crowd, however the winner accomplishes that task. Congratulations, Chris, on this well-deserved honor.
Over 40 votes were received from the Internet forum community, with Bartram receiving the most first-place votes and most votes overall. Shane Van Boening, Jon “Hennessee” Pinegar, and Harold McAbee rounded out the top four.

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