One-Pocket Tournament Won By FriedhofenBy Bill RosenbergerAndy Friedhofen competed in the Midwest 9-Ball Tour's one-pocket event on October 14-15 and beat out a field of 20 players to take home the cash prize of $700. Tournament director Evelyn Dysart said they hold the one-pocket events when the host location is willing to sponsor it. Tulsa Billiard Palace added $1,000 to the opening event, while adding $4,000 to the 9-ball tournament. One-pocket events are played with all 15 balls, with the winner the first player to make eight balls in their designated pockets. The tournament was a race-to-3, double-elimination event. Friedhofen met Brian Jones in the hot seat on Friday, and it looked as though Jones was going to take the match. Down 2-0, Friedhofen came back to win three straight for the 3-2 win. Jones then faced Shane McMinn in the semifinals, and, although close, Jones finished ahead 3-1. The finals rematch was set, with Jones having to win two straight matches to complete the comeback.Jones opened the finals with three straight wins and a one-set lead. Friedhofen and Jones both needed three games for the first-place finish, and Friedhofen didn't waste any time thinking about it, as he swept the second set for the victory. Results:1st Andy Friedhofen $7002nd Brian Jones $4503rd Shane McMinn $2704th Greg Hogue $180 Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news from the Midwest 9-Ball Tour.

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