Western Canadian Championships Kick Offby InsidePOOL StaffThe first event of the 2003 season for the International Billiard Council kicked off, o­ne of twelve events the IBC will have this year, in addition to their final championship.  A full field of 128 international players arrived at The Olympic Oval and Great White Billiards, both located in Calgary, Alberta, all competing for the grand prize of $10,000 for first place.Some of the more interesting first round results are as follows:Jimmy Wych d. Joanne Ashton 11-6Ismael "Morro" Paez d. Robert Caliou 11-2Ralf Souquet d. Greg Cairns 11-0Nick Kruger d. Gary Austin 11-1Mike Massey d. Ernesto Dominguez 11-4Edwin Montal d. Bill Thompson 11-7Johnny Archer d. David Martin 11-5Fabian Louison d. Earl Strickland 11-7Chris Almond d. Art Wiggins 11-7Paul Potier d. Brady Gollan 11-9Earl "The Pearl" Strickland (pictured) was forced to sit in his chair and watch his opponent, Fabian Louison, as he make some difficult shots and got a little lucky as well.  After playing safe o­n the 2 ball, Strickland was disappointed to see Louison kick and make the 2, ultimately sending Strickland to the o­ne-loss side of the bracket.

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