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Yu Ram Cha Signs with Dragon Promotions

 

Yu Ram Cha Signs with Dragon Promotions

 


 
Dragon Promotions is pleased to announce its newest member of the DP Family, 19 year old Yu Ram Cha. Yu Ram(prounounced You Dom) is the current #1 Ranked player on the Korea Pro Womens Tour. She has

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14th Annual U.S. Bar Table Championships

 

14th Annual U.S. Bar Table Championships

 

Playbca.com is pleased to present the 14th Annual U.S. Bar Table Championships, hosted by the SandsRegency Casino Hotel in Reno, NV, February 28 through March 4. Featuring both 8-ball and 9-ball events, the Sands Reg

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BILLIARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION TAKES JUNIOR REINS

BILLIARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION TAKES JUNIOR REINS
BEF to manage BCA Junior Nationals, Programs & Education
Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of American (BCA) has announced plans to transfer the oversight and management of its junior programs, including the BCA Junio

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(Published: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:06:16 -0400)
Billiards Terms

 

Billiard Terms

 

Need to make sure that you don't look like you don't know what you're talking about when it comes to pool.  Here's some common billiard terms. 

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WPBA Announces New Point Structure for 2007

WPBA Announces New Point Structure for 2007


The Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) has announced a new ranking points structure, providing a more accurate reflection of the performance by the world’s best players within the relevant tour season. “This

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2006 ENJOYPOOL.COM Open 9 Ball Sponsors Named
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2006 ENJOYPOOL.COM Open 9-Ball Sponsors Named


Bidding closes with announcement of winners
Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] recently accepted the w

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Banking And Kicking by Jimmy Reid
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Banking And Kicking

by Jimmy Reid

 Without a doubt, o­ne of the most crucial aspects of any pool game

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InsidePOOL Magazine Launches New Website
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InsidePOOL Magazine Launches New Website

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The same login can be used throughout the main section of the new website.  This account can be use

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Belinda Campos Calhoun

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Allison Fisher and Kasson Team Up
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Allison Fisher and Kasson Team Up

 

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IPT Announcement - Dates, Locations, and Event Information for 2006 Tour Card Qualifying Tournaments

 

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Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow

 

Jeanette Lee Pool Player

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Pool and Billiard Tours

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Déjà Vu in the Finals of the U.S. Amateur Championship
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Déjà Vu in the Finals of the U.S. Amateur Championship

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The AWBT’s 9th Tour Stop – Alexander’s Bar and Grill, Phoenix Arizona

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Billiards Joins Badger State Games Roster
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Billiards Joins Badger State Games Roster

Madison, WI (November 22, 2005) - Badger State Winter Games, the Nation's largest winter sports f

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Andy Segal Wins 2005 Comet Classic
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Andy Segal Wins 2005 Comet Classic

IPT World 8 Ball Championship a Ratings Hit

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IPT World 8-Ball Championship a Ratings Hit


Premiere Event on Fox Sports Net Racks Up Big Ratings

 

2006 Scholarship Applications Available

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2006 Scholarship Applications Available


BEF opens '06 round of academic scholarships with online materials

IPT King of the Hill Invitational 8-Ball Shootout Important Tournament Information & Schedule

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IPT King of the Hill Invitational 8-Ball Shootout Important Tournament Information & Schedule

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IPT Day One
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IPT Day One

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IPT Day Two Results
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IPT Day Two Results

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IPT Day Three Report
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IPT Day Three Report

 

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IPT Day Four in the Books
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IPT Day Four in the Books

Sigel vs. Reyes Showdown Set

Efren Reyes Greatest Player

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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from The Carom Room
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from The Carom Room

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Efren Reyes The Magician is IPT King of the Hill
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Efren Reyes The Magician is IPT King of the Hill

It turns out it was harder for Efren Reyes to get to the final contest of the IPT King of the Hill International 8-Ball Shoot Out than it was earn the $200,000 match up with fel

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It’s all Atwell in Port Clinton
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It’s all Atwell in Port Clinton

by David A. Hanshaw

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Marlon Manalo Wins 2005 Texas Hold ‘em Billiards
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Marlon Manalo Wins 2005 Texas Hold ‘em Billiards

Marlon Manalo Texas Holdem

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Sally P. Timko

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Team USA Leads Mosconi Cup 3-2
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Team USA Leads Mosconi Cup 3-2

Rodney Morris Mosconi CupBlaze Tour 9 Ball Championship

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Blaze Tour 9 Ball Championship

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Team USA Leads After Day 2 of Mosconi Cup
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Team USA Leads 6-4 After Day 2 of Mosconi Cup

 

Team USA on the Hill at Mosconi Cup

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Team USA on the Hill at Mosconi Cup

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Team USA Wins Mosconi Cup
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Team USA Wins Mosconi Cup 11-6

 

Shawn Putnam 4-5 Mika Immonen
 

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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Cue Master Billiards
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Cue Master Billiards

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Tom Simpson

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A Change of Perspective
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A Change of Perspective
by Tom Simpson

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A Tale of the Tip

A good quality tip will hold its shape for many weeks. You don’t need to reshape it very often, but when it needs shaping, you need to know how t

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Ask Allison
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Quality, Not Quantity
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Ask Allison - Enjoy the Silence
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Free Pool Table Cloth Felt Installation Instructions

Free pool table cloth felt installation instructions for recovering your pool ta

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Pool Table Felt and Cloth
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Pool Table Felt and Cloth

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Pool Cues, Pool Sticks and Cue Sticks
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Pool Cues, Pool Sticks and Cue Sticks

 

Ask any great player and they'll tell you that the most import piece of equipment that a pool play

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Billiard Congress Of America Eight Ball Rules (World Standardized Rules)
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Billiard Congress Of America Eight Ball Rules (World Standardized Rules)

OBJECT OF THE GAME
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WORLD STANDARDIZED RULES 9-BALL
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WORLD STANDARDIZED RULES 9-BALL


"Effective July 1, 2000"

Except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules,the General Rules of P

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ONE POCKET RULES
ONE POCKET RULES pool, billiards, news, tournaments, billiard

ONE POCKET RULES

"Effective July 1, 2000"

Except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules,the General Rules of Pocket Billiards apply.

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Efren Reyes

By InsidePOOL Staff

 

Efren ReyesEfren Reyes – Phi

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Bobby Pickle

Bobby Pickle

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Danny "Kid Delicious" Basavich

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Earl Strickland

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Jeanette Lee Pool PlayerEverybody knows who Je

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IPT Announcement Dates, Locations, and Event Information for 2006 Tour Card
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IPT Announcement - Dates, Locations, and Event Information for 2006 Tour Card Qualifying Tournaments

 

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Beat People with a Stick

By Tom Simpson

Cheating the Pocket

 

Pool, as you know, calls for amazing precision. And as

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Doin' the Backstroke - Beat People with a Stick
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Beat People with a Stick

By Tom Simpson

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By Tom Simpson

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Beat People With a Stick

Makin' the Money Ball

By Tom Simpson

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See What You're Looking At By Tom Simpson
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Beat People with a Stick

By Tom Simpson

See What You're L

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Changing Your Tip
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Changing Your Tip

by Jim Buss

Once the tip is off, you need to remove the entire leftover tip and glue from the face of the ferrule.  This may we

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Women’s Professional Billiards Player Tiffany Nelson Launches New Website
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Women’s Professional Billiards Player Tiffany Nelson Launches New Website

Tiffany Nelson fans can no

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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for December
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for December

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Francisco Bustamante

 

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Gabe Owen

His favorite ga

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Hiroshi Takenaka

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Hui-kai Hsia – Chinese Taipei

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The Virginia State 9-Ball Championships
Todd’s Cue & Pro Shop & The Playing Field Present the Virginia State 9-Ball ChampionshipsJuly 23-24, 2005$60.00 Entry fee - $50.00 in the prize fund, $10.00 green fee.  Entries may be reserved by sending a money order made payable to Todd’s Cue & Pro Shop with your name o­n i
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Nominees for 2003 UPA Awards
Nominees for 2003 UPA Awards   The following are nominees for the 2 categories that are based strictly o­n votes. These nominees were from nominations from UPA Headline Patron Members, UPA Media Headline Patron Members, UPA Player Representatives, UPA Board of Advisors, and the UPA Board
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:47:09 -0400)
Sterling Gaming to Sponsor Kings Bay Promotions Tours
Sterling Gaming to Sponsor Kings Bay Promotions ToursKings Bay Promotions, host of the Florida and Carolina Amateur 9-Ball Tours, has grown tremendously with the aid of loyal players as well as the poolrooms throughout Florida and Carolina. With that knowledge, we are would like to announce that
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Music City Open Information
Music City Open InformationThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour  and J.O.B. Billiards Club Proudly Presents the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Events 1-8 of the 2004 season.Nashville, Tennessee's 17th AnnualMUSIC CITY 9-BALL OPENJanuary 6th - 11th, 2004Tournament Location---------------------J.O.B. Billia
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McDERMOTT CUE UNVEILS "CUE OF THE MONTH" PROGRAM
McDERMOTT CUE UNVEILS "CUE OF THE MONTH" PROGRAMMENOMONEE FALLS, WI. - January 5th, 2004: McDermott Cue Manufacturing Inc.has announced the "Cue of the Month" (CotM) program that will impact the waynew cues are released in 2004.In the past, McDermott's strategy was to release a line of cues,
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December Viking Photo Caption Contest Winner
December Viking Photo Caption Contest Winner by InsidePOOL MagazineCongratulations to James Zimmerman of Greenfield, MA for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cue Photo Caption Contest for December.   The winning entry was, "Either there is a spider crawling o­n the table, o
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2004 European Artistic Pool Championship Invitation
EVENT OPEN INVITATION PLAYER NOTICE  Event Name:  2004 European Artistic Pool Championship (Sanctioned by EPBF) – 3rd AnnualEvent Location:  Leader Club, Engelsa 154, St.Petersburg, Russia     Note:  Leader club is biggest in Europe billiard hall (10.000 m2
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U S OPEN 9-BALL CABLE TV SERIES PREMIER
U S  OPEN 9-BALL CABLE TV SERIES PREMIER13-Week Broadcast Series Begins Monday, January 5th  The 2003 U S Open 9-Ball Championship series broadcast begins January 5th at 7:00 PM o­n Empire Sports Network and January 9th at 4:00 PM o­n Sunshine Network. Schedule and updates can b
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Northeastern Open Artistic Pool Championship
Northeastern Open Artistic Pool ChampionshipMarch 19th, 20th & 21stShooters Billiards15 Spring Street Southington, CT  The event will start with a players meeting o­n Friday March 19th at 7pm. The rules, along with the first 2 rounds pairings will be done at this time.We are trying t
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Final Tour Stop of UPA Begins Today
Final Tour Stop of UPA Begins Today By Hilary Morse, InsidePOOL Magazine The UPA started its ninth and final stop of the 2003 season with an elite banquet and mini-tournament that featured the players and poolroom sponsors from Riverside to Los Angeles, including Jay Helfert of Jay's Bil
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DIAMOND GUARANTEES AFFORDABLE LIVE BROADCAST
DIAMOND GUARANTEES AFFORDABLE LIVE BROADCAST Watch Entire Derby City Live Broadcast for o­nly $9.95Diamond Billiards Products, Inc. is happy to announce the commitment to make the live o­nline viewing experience of the Derby City Classic so affordable, it’s hard to pass up. A viewing pass
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The First Evening of the UPA Finals Wraps Up
The First Evening of the UPA Finals Wraps Up By Hilary Morse, InsidePOOL MagazineThe first evening session of the UPA’s final event for the 2003 season took off with a full crowd watching, anticipating the matches to come. A few heart-breaking losses, a couple of brutal beatings, and some great p
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Challenge the Stars Moves to May!
Challenge the Stars Moves to May!Billiard pros take o­n challengers to raise money for educational scholarships The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) announces that its annual fundraiser, Challenge the Stars, will be held o­n May 18, 2004, in the Grande Ballroom of the Riviera Hote
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17th Annual Music City Open Underway
17th Annual Music City Open Underway By Steve Trinward, InsidePOOL MagazineThe 17th annual Music City 9-Ball Open kicked off o­n Wednesday, January 7, 2004, with 74 players in the men's event and a maximum of 32 in the women's.  The Music City Classic is being held through Sunday
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Windy City Open Kicks Off
Windy City Open Kicks Off Tom Martin, InsidePOOL MagazineThe Second Annual Windy City Open, which is being held this weekend at the Radisson Hotel in Chicago, is underway.  The event kicked off Thursday with the men’s and women’s open 9-ball events.  The men’s field of 121 players featu
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Second Day At Bicycle Casino Kicks Off UPA Event
Second Day At Bicycle Casino Kicks Off UPA Event By Hilary Morse, InsidePOOL MagazineOver 250 people came to the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, CA, to watch the second day of the final UPA tour stop, which is being sponsored by Brunswick, unfold. Tough and exciting matches took place, as many pl
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New Monthly Forum Contest at InsidePOOL Magazine
New Monthly Forum Contest at InsidePOOL Magazine Win a prize from InsidePOOL Magazine by supporting our forums.  Starting in January 2004,  insidepoolmag.com will award three lucky forum users a o­ne-year subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine every month.  O&s
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Windy City Open 9-Ball Winds Down
Windy City Open 9-Ball Winds DownBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL MagazineDay 2 of the Windy City Open events is seeing the winding down of the 9-ball events, with the open and women’s 8-ball tournaments just about to get underway. In the open 9-ball division, the field of 120 has been whittled down to
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Bell Captures Women’s 9-Ball Event at Windy City Open
Bell Captures Women’s 9-Ball Event at Windy City Open Tom Martin, InsidePOOL MagazinePam Bell has captured the Windy City Open Women’s 9-Ball event, defeating Amy Latzko 7-5. Both players battled fiercely, with Bell capitalizing o­n some early mistakes to jump to a 3-0 and 4-2 lead, o­nly
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Music City Open Pares Down the Field; Women's Flight Enters The Fray
Music City Open Pares Down the Field; Women's Flight Enters The Fray By Steve Trinward, InsidePOOL MagazineThe 17th annual Music City 9-Ball Open continues to separate the men from the boys -- but sometimes those "men" are deceptively fresh-faced! In what has thus far been the highlight match
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Bicycle Club Brings Players With Big Packages
Bicycle Club Brings Players With Big Packages By Hilary Morse, InsidePOOL MagazineThe third day at the Bicycle Club Casino for the final UPA stop had many interesting matches, bringing phenomenal players to the o­ne-loss side and knocking a few surprising players out of the tournament.On the
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Bowman Tops Fields at Windy City
Bowman Tops Fields at Windy City Tom Martin, InsidePOOL MagazineThe open 9-ball event concluded late Saturday night, with favorite Jesse Bowman living up to his reputation and taking home the $700 first prize. His opponent in the finals was Chicago-transplant Tom McClusky. The methodical yet well
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Tennessee Man Reaches Music City Finals; Upsets Prevail Throughout
Tennessee Man Reaches Music City Finals; Upsets Prevail ThroughoutSteve Trinward, InsidePOOL MagazineThat young man from Tennessee is still alive and well, with o­ne more hurdle to win the 17th Annual Music City 9-Ball Billiards Open. Jonathan "Hennessee" Pinegar has continued to impress a st
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UPA Finals at Bicycle Club Down to Final Four
UPA Finals at Bicycle Club Down to Final Four By Hilary Morse, InsidePOOL MagazineOnly four players are left at the UPA championship event at the Bicycle Club Casino in Bell Gardens, CA, to which over 500 people have come to watch. The day started with 24 of the best players in the world, and aft
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Tennessee Lad Wins it All at Music City Open; Thornfeldt Repeats for Sixth Time
Tennessee Lad Wins it All at Music City Open; Thornfeldt Repeats for Sixth Time By Steve Trinward, InsidePOOL MagazineIt wasn't always easy, but that man from Tennessee found a way when the chips were down, as o­nly o­ne pool player emerged undefeated this week. With a stunning run of
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Second Annual Windy City Open Results
Second Annual Windy City Open Results Tom Martin, InsidePOOL MagazineThe Second Annual Windy City Open has drawn to a close. The four-day event, held at the Radisson Chicago-Alsip Hotel, concluded with a wrap-up of the final three of the five events. In the Open 8-Ball division, Jeff Sergent reig
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Immonen Wins UPA Finals at Bicycle Club Casino
Immonen Wins UPA Finals at Bicycle Club Casino By Hilary Morse, InsidePOOL MagazineWhile “Bad To The Bone” blared through the stereo system, Finnish superstar Mika Immonen strode confidently through the room as www.worldpool.com introduced him to the 400-plus spectators at the Bicycle Club Casino
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Billiards Retailer Recruits Support For US Troops
Billiards Retailer Recruits Support For US TroopsMatthews, NC – January 12, 2004 – United States Army soldiers and their families will soon be receiving a financial helping-hand from an unlikely source.  Due to the efforts of CueSight Technologies, an o­nline billiards retailer, and the
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BCA Canadian Nationals
BCA Canadian Nationals "Back for More" and "The Rock" Repeat in Toronto By John LewisFamiliar names dominated the top divisions at the 9th Annual BCA Canadian 8-Ball Championships, conducted January 7-10, 2004, at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel in Toronto, o­n.  Bonnie Plo
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Derby City Classic Ready for Kickoff
Derby City Classic Ready for Kickoff The Derby City Classic starts Friday at the Executive West Hotel in Louisville, KY with the 9-Ball Banks competition. The LIVE o­nline broadcast starts at 3:00 PM ET o­n BCN with the Ring Game hosted by Grady Mathews.. The live broadcast
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Immonen Battles Jones on BCtv
Immonen Battles Jones o­n BCtv BCn’s 13-week TV series of the 2002 Mosconi Cup is winding down to a close. The Week 11 episode features Finland’s Mika Immonen against the now reigning U S Open Champion Jeremy Jones in a match up that started with Europe leading 9-7 over the Americans in
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Derby City Classic Kicks Off
Derby City Classic Kicks Off InsidePOOL StaffThe Sixth Annual Derby City Classic kicked off o­n Friday, January 16, at the Executive West Hotel in Louisville, KY, and the ring game has already seen its first victim.  The $30,000 winner-take-all ring game, the brainchild of Grady Mathews
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9-Ball Banks First Round Matches
9-Ball Banks - Round 1   Draw: 25% 50% 75% 100%     % Draw   Cancel All Incomplete Matches      Close Round 1 199 Matches TablePlayer 1Player 2Time16Michael AdamsScott Frost420Dee AdkinsLarry Giles**8Ronnie AllenJohn Biel
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Corey Deuel the King of the Ring
Corey Deuel the King of the Ring InsidePOOL StaffThe Ultimate Ring Game has just concluded, leaving o­nly o­ne man standing:  Corey Deuel.  From being InsidePOOL Magazine's Player of the Year in 2002 to an unremarkable year in 2003, Deuel started off 2004 with a bang as play
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Matlock Meets the Black Widow at Derby City
Matlock Meets the Black Widow at Derby City By InsidePOOL StaffBar box champ David Matlock met Jeanette Lee in a feature match-up in the 9-ball banks division at the Derby City Classic in Round 2.  The Sixth Annual Derby City Classic kicked off o­n Friday, January 16, and will conclude o
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Ultimate Ring Game, Take 2
Ultimate Ring Game, Take 2 By InsidePOOL StaffThe Derby City Classic put o­n a bonus ring game o­n their second night here in Louisville, KY, and it was another smashing success.  This winner-take-all event saw six players pony up the $5,000 entry fee for a chance at the $30,000 gran
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9-Ball Banks Third Round Results and Fourth Round Matchups
 9-Ball Banks - Round 4Round Player 1 Player 24Dee AdkinsBryan Roberts4Mac AshbyJohnny Ervolino4Denver BargerDale Eury4Rick BeamsTony Fargo4Jeremy BolahoodRob Brandenburg4Gary BradshawTony Chohan4George BreedloveLoui
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9-Ball Banks - Round 1Results
9-Ball Banks - Round 1Round Player 1 Player 21Michael AdamsScott Frost1Dee AdkinsLarry Giles1Ronnie AllenJohn Bielefeld1Frank AlvarezBob Weston1Johnny Archer Bye1Mac AshbyJohn Stravinsky1Branden AshcroftTony Mougey1Gl
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9-Ball Banks Round 2 Matchups
Setup | Tournament | Reports  9-Ball Banks - Round 2 MatchesRound Player 1 Player 22Dee AdkinsWendell Shelton2Aaron AragonGreg D'Angelo2Glenn AtwellRalph Carnes2Chris BartrumMichael Sardelli2Danny BasavichScott Frost2Joe Br
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9-Ball Banks Second Round Results and Third Round Matchups
Setup | Tournament | Reports  9-Ball Banks - Round 3Round Player 1 Player 23Dee AdkinsBryan Roberts3Johnny ArcherJohnny Ervolino3Mac AshbyBill Miller3Chris BartramDanny Basavich3Robert BennettAnthony Herron3Ricky BinghamStanley
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Derby One Pocket Round One Matchups
One-Pocket - Round 1      300 Players      150 Matches TablePlayer 1Player 2Time0Dee AdkinsBob Gawthrop**0Tom AkinDavid Hemmah**0Ronnie AllenJohn Carmichael**0Gary AllenSteven Buchoff**0Ted BakatselosRobert 
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Round 5 of the Derby City Classic 9-Ball Banks
Round 5 of the Derby City Classic 9-Ball Banks By InsidePOOL StaffRound 5 of the Sixth Annual Derby City Classic 9-ball banks division has ended, with Round 6 beginning early Sunday evening.  From a total of 404 entrants, o­nly 30 remain.  The o­ne-pocket division began earlier
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Banks Rounds 7 and 8 Results
 9-Ball Banks - Round 8Round Player 1 Player 28Charlie WilliamsIke Runnels8Louis DeMarcoRiche Richeson8Tony FargoShannon Daulton8Danny HarrimanGerald Slivka8Bert Kinister Jr. Bye8Jeanette LeeChris Bartram8Gabe OwenGle
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Banks Rounds 9 and 10 Results
 9-Ball Banks - Round 10Round Player 1 Player 210John BrumbackShannon Daulton10Ronald GrantJason Miller10Danny HarrimanJohn Schmidt10Jimmy WetchGlen Rogers 9-Ball Banks - Round 9Round Player 1 Player 29John BrumbackJeanett
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Jason Miller Wins 9-Ball Banks Division at DCC
Jason Miller Wins 9-Ball Banks Division at DCC By InsidePOOL StaffIn the finals of the 9-ball banks division at the Sixth Annual Derby City Classic, Jason Miller triumphed over local favorite John Brumback.  Miller, a young gun out of Dayton, OH, took two sets to defeat the Lexington, KY, re
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OLHAUSEN BILLIARD MANUFACTURING, INC. AND CUE INTERNATIONAL SET FOR ATEi SHOW IN UK
OLHAUSEN BILLIARD MANUFACTURING, INC.AND CUE INTERNATIONAL  SET FOR ATEi  SHOW IN UKJanuary 19, 2004, San Diego, CA - Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. (“Olhausen (R)”) and Cue International (R) announced today that they will be attending the ATEi trade show at Earl’s Court, Lo
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One-Pocket Going Strong at Derby City Classic
One-Pocket Going Strong at Derby City Classic By InsidePOOL StaffThe o­ne-pocket division at the Sixth Annual Derby City Classic is now wrapping up its third day.  This division garnered a total of 303 players to the Executive West Hotel in Louisville, KY, and is expected to conclude o&s
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Derby City One-Pocket Round 1 Results
One-Pocket - Round 1Round Player 1 Player 21Dee AdkinsBob Gawthrop1Tom AkinDavid Hemmah1Gary AllenSteven Buchoff1Ronnie AllenJohn Carmichael1Ted BakatselosRobert Stroup1Kelly BallouReid Rasmusson1Doug BanetGeorge Dowd
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Derby City One-Pocket Round 2 Results
 One-Pocket - Round 2Round Player 1 Player 22Tom AkinDenver Barger2Frank AlvarezRon Park2Johnny ArcherMika Immonen2Ted BakatselosGrady Mathews2Bucky  BellRobb Saez2Dave BiggersTy Wilson2Jeremy BolahoodDoug Fowler
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Derby City Classic One-Pocket Round 4 Matchups
Game  Rnd/Table (Losses) [Points]  (Losses) [Points]  Time  One-Pocket 4  Ronnie Allen (1)  Mark Gregory (1) [5]  approx. 9:00 AM Wednesday  One-Pocket 4  Johnny Archer (0) [5]  Ed Herrmann (1)  approx. 9:00 AM Wednesday  One-Pocket 4&nb
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One-Pocket Winding Down While 9-Ball Begins
One-Pocket Winding Down While 9-Ball Begins By InsidePOOL StaffThe o­ne-pocket division at the Sixth Annual Derby City Classic, which is being held at the Executive West Hotel in Louisville, KY, is winding down.  The o­ne-pocket division is scheduled to end o­n Thursday, Jan
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Derby City Classic One-Pocket Round 5 and 6
 One-Pocket - Round 6Round Player 1 Player 26Johnny ArcherSantos Sambajon6John BrumbackJose Parica6Marcus ChamatAaron Goodwin6Armond DepierneKenny Weatherly6Eric DurbinJerry Terbrock6Jason EvansRalph Carnes6Scott Fros
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Round 1 Matchups
 9-Ball - Round 1Round Player 1 Player 21Chris AbneyEric Kelton1Edgar AcabaEd O'Leary1Wayne AdamsRobert Beck1Frank AlvarezRon Park1Michael ArdenFredric Fechter1Billy BaileyShane McMinn1Denver BargerJohn Schmi
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Derby City Classic Master of Table Standings
9-Ball Banks  1  Jason Miller  120  2  John Brumback  100  3  Glen Rogers  80  4  Danny Harriman  60  5  Jimmy Wetch  45  5  Shannon Daulton  45  5  John Schmidt  45  5  Ronald Grant
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Derby City Classic One-Pocket Round 3 Results
One-Pocket - Round 3Round Player 1 Player 23Dee AdkinsMark Gregory3Tom AkinJason Miller3Ronnie AllenHiroshi Takenaka3Bucky  BellCraig Sebastian3Ray BenishDanny Basavich3Rob BrandenburgGraham Dugas3Steven BuchoffDavid 
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Round 1 Results
 9-Ball - Round 1Round Player 1 Player 21Chris AbneyEric Kelton1Edgar AcabaEd O'Leary1Wayne AdamsRobert Beck1Frank AlvarezRon Park1Michael ArdenFredric Fechter1Billy BaileyShane McMinn1Denver Barger Bye1Chad&
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Derby City Classic One-Pocket Round 6 and 7
One-Pocket - Round 7Round Player 1 Player 27Charles Bryant Bye7Ralph CarnesGerald Slivka7Marcus ChamatRodney Morris7Eric DurbinJason Evans7Aaron GoodwinDon McCaughey7David GrossJames Waldon7Cliff JoynerAlex Pagulayan7
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Round 2 Results
 9-Ball - Round 2Round Player 1 Player 22Dee AdkinsMark M Wilson2Johnny ArcherLarry  Nevel2Michael ArdenBilly Sikes2Branden AshcroftJim Rigney2Chris BartramJohn Turpin2Robert BeckEric Kelton2Robert BegeyNeils Fei
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Derby City Classic One-Pocket Round 8 Results and 9 Matchups
 One-Pocket - Round 9Round Player 1 Player 29Charles BryantRodney Morris9Ralph CarnesLarry  Nevel9Marco MarquezCliff Joyner9Gabe OwenSantos Sambajon9Gerald SlivkaBilly Palmer9Tom WirthDon McCaughey One-Pocket - Round
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One-Pocket Down to Final Nine
One-Pocket Down to Final NineBy InsidePOOL StaffRound 10 of the o­ne-pocket division at the Sixth Annual Derby City Classic just concluded, leaving o­nly 9 players remaining.  This event began with 303 players o­n Sunday and will conclude o­n some time o­n Friday.  R
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Round 2 Results Complete
 9-Ball - Round 2Round Player 1 Player 22Dee AdkinsMark M Wilson2Johnny ArcherLarry  Nevel2Michael ArdenBilly Sikes2Branden AshcroftJim Rigney2Chris BartramJohn Turpin2Robert BeckEric Kelton2Robert BegeyNeils Fei
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Derby City 9-Ball Round 3 Matchups
 9-Ball - Round 3Round Player 1 Player 23Edgar AcabaCorey Harper3Chris BartramJohnathan Pinegar3Robert BegeyJoey Korsiak3Bucky  BellRon Park3Jeremy BolahoodEd Galati3Donald BrownDanny Basavich3Tommy BurrLyn  Wech
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Derby City Classic One-Pocket Round 9 and 10
 One-Pocket - Round 10Round Player 1 Player 210Ralph CarnesGerald Slivka10Marco Marquez Bye10Rodney MorrisDon McCaughey10Billy PalmerSantos Sambajon10Efren ReyesLarry  Nevel One-Pocket - Round 9Round Player 1 Player 2
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Round 3 Results and Round 4 Matchups
 9-Ball - Round 4Round Player 1 Player 24Edgar AcabaGlen Olson4Billy BaileyJimmy Wetch4Bucky  BellMarcus Chamat4Jeremy BolahoodBill Wilson4Rob BrandenburgJim Jennings4George BreedloveTed Guerreri4John BrumbackRobert&n
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Derby City Classic One-Pocket Round 10 and 11 Results, Round 12 Matchups
 One-Pocket - Round 12Round Player 1 Player 212Marco Marquez Bye12Billy PalmerEfren Reyes One-Pocket - Round 11Round Player 1 Player 211Marco MarquezDon McCaughey11Larry  NevelBilly Palmer11Efren ReyesGerald Slivka&nb
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Derby City Classic Points Standings
9-Ball Banks  1  Jason Miller  120  2  John Brumback  100  3  Glen Rogers  80  4  Danny Harriman  60  5  Jimmy Wetch  45  5  Shannon Daulton  45  5  John Schmidt  45  5  Ronald Grant
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Rounds 4, 5 and 6
 9-Ball - Round 6Round Player 1 Player 26Billy BaileyBill Wilson6James DavisShannon Daulton6Mike DavisDerek Pogirski6Danny HarrimanTony Chohan6Bobby McGrathKeith McCready6Jason MillerTroy Frank6Glen OlsonJohnathan&nbs
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Derby City Classic One-Pocket Round 12 and 13 Results
 One-Pocket - Round 13Round Player 1 Player 213Marco MarquezEfren Reyes13Billy Palmer Bye One-Pocket - Round 12Round Player 1 Player 212Marco Marquez Bye12Billy PalmerEfren Reyes
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Rounds 6 and 7
 9-Ball - Round 7Round Player 1 Player 27George BreedloveJim Jennings7Charles BryantDan Louie7Mike DavisBobby Pickle7Troy FrankIke Runnels7Brian GreggTony Fargo7Jason MillerHiroshi Takenaka7Glen OlsonBobby McGrat
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Three Players Remain in One Pocket Division

Three Players Remain in o­ne-Pocket Division

By InsidePOOL Staff

The o­ne-pocket division of the Sixth Annual Derby City Classic has come down to three players:  Marco Marquez, Billy Palmer, and Efren Reyes.  Each player has suffered o­ne loss and thus has n

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DCC Points Standings 1/23
Master of Table Master of Table  1  Jason Miller  136.1  2  John Brumback  121.8  3  Gerald Slivka  80.8  4  Billy Palmer  80  5  Danny Harriman  66  6  Larry  Nevel  60.5  7  Gabe Owen&n
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Efren Reyes Wins One-Pocket Division at the DCC
Efren Reyes Wins o­ne-Pocket Division at the DCCBy InsidePOOL StaffAfter the two final matches of the Sixth Annual Derby City Classic's o­ne-pocket division o­n Friday evening, Efren "The Magician" Reyes won the event and became the leading contender for the All-Around Champion, a
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DCC 9-Ball Banks Round 8 & 9
 9-Ball - Round 9Round Player 1 Player 29Danny HarrimanHiroshi Takenaka9Alex PagulayanJim Jennings9Efren ReyesCharlie Williams9Tony RodriguezJimmy Wetch9Ralf SouquetBobby Pickle 9-Ball - Round 8Round Player 1 Player 2
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DCC Standings Through One-Pocket
Master of TableMaster of Table  1  Jason Miller  137.3  2  Efren Reyes  125  Efren Reyes is unofficially the all around champion with his 9-Ball points still pending. the full report will be available following the close of the 9-Ball event. 9-Ball Ban
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DCC Points Standings After One-Pocket
Master of Table Master of Table  1  Jason Miller  137.3  2  Efren Reyes  125  3  John Brumback  122.1  4  Marco Marquez  113.6  5  Danny Harriman  104  6  Gerald Slivka  80.8  7  Billy Palmer&
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DCC 9-Ball Rounds 9 & 10
 9-Ball - Round 10Round Player 1 Player 210Efren ReyesHiroshi Takenaka10Ralf SouquetAlex Pagulayan10Jimmy Wetch Bye 9-Ball - Round 9Round Player 1 Player 29Danny HarrimanHiroshi Takenaka9Alex PagulayanJim Jennings9Efr
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Souquet Wins 9-Ball Division at the DCC; Reyes is Master of Table
Souquet Wins 9-Ball Division at the DCC; Reyes is Master of Table By InsidePOOL StaffTen players returned to the Sixth Annual Derby City Classic o­n Saturday to vie for first place in the 9-ball division.  o­nly two - Efren Reyes and Ralf Souquet - were undefeated.  After t
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Jay Swanson Memorial Event
Jay Swanson Memorial Event The Eighth Annual Jay Swanson Memorial Event, which is being held this Saturday and Sunday, o­n January 31-February 1, 2004, is considering opening their field up from 128 players to 256.  Currently the event has 128 players with 20 o­n the waiting list.&nb
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Laurance and Balabushka in BCA Hall of Fame
Laurance and Balabushka in BCA Hall of Fame "Sriking Viking" and the cue maker legend to be inducted in April at star-studded event in Las Vegas!Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) is pleased to announce that Ewa Mataya Laurance and George Balabuska have been elected to
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Hildebrand Sweeps Through Finals
Hildebrand Sweeps Through FinalsBy R.T. MechlingThe Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour went north of the border o­n April 30 and May 1, as Color of Money Billiards hosted the last tour event of the season.  Niagara Falls, o­nT, was the host city for the event that featured 49 players competi
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Putnam and Treadway Claim Titles
Putnam and Treadway Claim TitlesBy R.T. MechlingThe Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour invaded Hagerstown Billiards Café in Hagerstown, MD, and featured a healthy field of 91 players in the open division and 28 competitors in the women's division.  The April 30-May 1 event was highlighted by the ou
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Winners Crowned in European Championships
Winners Crowned in European ChampionshipsBy InsidePOOL StaffLely Takes Two in The NetherlandsAlex Lely did his best to make his home country of The Netherlands proud, and he did it o­n his home turf.  After capturing the 8-ball title earlier in the week, Lely marched through the 9-ball f
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PA State Moose Tournament a Success
PA State Moose Tournament a SuccessBy InsidePOOL StaffOn April 22-24, 256 Moose Lodge members from all over Pennsylvania flocked to Lewistown Lodge #143 for their annual 8-ball championships.  Three tournaments were played at the weekend event, including a four-man team event, and a singles
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Ulrich Repeats on Fury Lake Michigan Tour
Ulrich Repeats o­n Fury Lake Michigan TourBy J.A. Barnes  A small but competitive field met up for the Fury Lake Michigan tour's second stop held at Brass Eagle Family Billiards in Bristol, IN, o­n April 30.  By day's end, the field was narrowed to two, re
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Streaking Hernandez Claims Victory on Hampton Ridge Stop
Streaking Hernandez Claims Victory o­n Hampton Ridge StopBy R.T. Mechling Frankie Hernandez used a solid run through the o­ne-loss side to earn a spot in the finals, where his momentum carried him o­n to take the tournament title as The Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour made its way to R
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Olhausen Builds One of a Kind Pool Table for the Academy of Country Music Awards
Olhausen Builds o­ne of a Kind Pool Table for the Academy of Country Music Awards May 3, 2005 – Poway, CA: Olhausen Billiard Mfg., Inc. is pleased to announce their participation with the Academy of Country Music Awards.  The ceremony, which honors country music’s top talent as well
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Yang Defends Hometown With Kaohsiung Victory
Yang Defends Hometown With Kaohsiung VictoryBy InsidePOOL StaffIf Ching-Shun Yang were relying o­n mathematics to predict when he might win a leg o­n the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour, then he knew that the third stop would be his for the taking.  After finishing third/fourth in the t
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2005 Challenge the Stars
2005 CHALLENGE THE STARSBenefit Puts Pros Face-to-Face with FansThe Billiard Congress of America [BCA] will o­nce again host the Billiard Education Foundation [BEF] "Challenge the Stars" benefit event during the 2005 BCA Open 9-Ball Championships scheduled in Las Vegas, NV, o­n May 15-21.
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Owen and White Win Titles in Texas
Owen and White Win Titles in TexasBy R.T. Mechling  The Fast Eddie's Olhausen 9-Ball Tour held its fifth event of the year the weekend of April 30-May 1 at the South Gulf Freeway location in the Rocket City, Houston, TX.  The competition was fierce as 82 players in two division
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6596 Individuals Enter The 2005 Championships
6596 Individuals Enter The 2005 Championships Press Release BCA LeagueWhat a great start to the 29th BCA National 8-Ball Championships. All entries are in, prize funds are being formulated and ballrooms are being prepared for the Greatest Pool Tournament in the World! Come and Join The Celeb
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Southeast Junior Championship Announced
Southeast Junior Championship Announced Lucasi Cues presents the 1st Annual Dragon Promotions Southeast Junior Championship o­n May 28, 2005 at Bankshot Billiards in Jacksonville FL brought to you by Predator Cues. 32 of the best junior players in the country will come to compete al
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Florida Open Wednesday Night Report
Florida Open Wednesday Night Report The 5th Annual Predator Florida Open kicked off at Bankshot Billiards in Jacksonville, Florida Wednesday night. Wednesday was a fun warm up to the $40,000 UPA sanctioned 96 player pro event that begins Thursday Evening.Wednesday night began with the 5th An
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Triple Wins on Tri-State Tour
Triple Wins o­n Tri-State Tour By Todd Fleitman The Tri-State Tour conducted three separate handicapped 9-ball tournaments for the “B,” “C,” and “D” classes of players o­n April 30-May 1 at Spin City Café & Billiards in Woodside, NY.  The tournament featured Jay Wright
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Ferguson Snares First-Ever Seminole Florida Pro Tour Win
Ferguson Snares First-Ever Seminole Florida Pro Tour WinBy R.T. MechlingBilly Ferguson sliced through the competition en route to capturing his first-ever win o­n the Seminole Florida Pro Tour.  A field of 61 players assembled at Player's Billiard Club in Melbourne, FL, o­n May 7
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Seeseman Earns Hard-Fought Victory in Niagara Falls
Seeseman Earns Hard-Fought Victory in Niagara FallsBy InsidePOOL StaffThe 10K Tour wrapped up its spring season o­n May 7-8 at Color of Money Billiards in Niagara Falls, o­ntario, with a new winner emerging.  Glen Seesemann, who has played sparingly o­n tour this year, took his f
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Fisher and Kim to Square Off for Amway Cup Title
Fisher and Kim to Square Off for Amway Cup TitleBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Eighth Annual Amway Cup is coming to an exciting conclusion in Taipei, Taiwan, as just four ladies remain. After Sunday night's completion of the quarter- and semifinals, Monday's two matches will see Allison Fisher an
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Ryan Wins Planet Pool's Scrima Benefit
Ryan Wins Planet Pool's Scrima Benefit By InsidePOOL StaffJoey Ryan emerged victorious as the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour held its annual Scrima Benefit Tournament o­n May 7-8 at Champion Billiards in Rockville, MD.  The multi-table ring game event was for a good cause, and it played out
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Fisher Gets Back on Track with Amway Cup Title
Fisher Gets Back o­n Track with Amway Cup TitleBy InsidePOOL StaffAllison Fisher started off 2005 with two straight WPBA wins but finished a modest fifth at the last event.  o­n May 10, she regained her usual form by winning the 2005 Amway Cup over Ga-Young Kim in Taiwan.Fisher reach
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Hutter Dominates Junior Billiards Tour Event
Hutter Dominates Junior Billiards Tour EventBy R.T. MechlingEighteen-year-old Wayne Hutter of Mims, FL, captured both the 10-Ball Diamond Ring Game and 9-ball match titles at the Junior Billiards Tour's third event of the season.  Hutter eliminated the five other finalists to take the ri
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MBCESPN Korea vs Japan Ultimate Pool Challenge
MBCESPN Korea vs Japan Ultimate Pool ChallengeBrunswick Korea Pro Pool Tour Dragon Promotions produced its 4th event in Korea o­n its Brunswick Korea Pro Pool Tour(KPT) with an event involving a legendary rivalry between Korea and Japan.   The event comprised of 3 men and 1 wom
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Pachebat Earns Title in New York
Pachebat Earns Title in New York by John Leyman As spring arrives and dedicated players eye the large tournaments around the country, the Tri-State Tour's 8-ball events help them prepare. Amsterdam Billiards and Bar, the beautiful and well-regarded room in the heart of New York City, pla
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UPA Sanctions U S Open 9-Ball Championship
UPA Sanctions U S Open 9-Ball ChampionshipThe United States Professional Poolplayers Association and Promoter Barry Behrman have signed an agreement for the sanctioning of the 2005 U S Open 9-Ball Championship. This year marks the 30th annual of professional pool's longest running and most co
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for April 2005
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for April 2005Congratulations to Nathan Navarette of Rosemead, CA, for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption during the month of March.  The winning entry was, "It's too quiet in here. Can I borrow your JELL CD?"Nathan
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Noon Grabs Second Tour Win
Noon Grabs Second Tour WinBy J.A. Barnes Robert Noon took home top-honors as the Fury Central Florida 9-Ball Tour made its way to Wally's Billiards in Lakeland, FL.  The fourth-ranked Noon battled a field of 55 competitors at the May 1, event to claim his second victory o­n the
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DeYoung Makes Undefeated Run in Midwest
DeYoung Makes Undefeated Run in MidwestBy J.A. Barnes Some of the best amateurs from the Midwest region gathered at E&A Billiards in Milan, OH, for the sixth Fury Midwest Tour stop o­n May 7-8.  Mark DeYoung's undefeated run through the tournament earned him an impressive vi
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Brunswick Korea Pro Pool Tour
Brunswick Korea Pro Pool Tour Korea continued its dominance of Japan o­n the final day of the Ultimate Pool Challenge. Japan's Matsufusa first was blanked by Jeong 3-0.  Then, Japan was o­n its last bullet as Korea reached the hill 8-1.  Japan's #1, and catain Taken
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Korea Dominates Japan in Ultimate Pool Challenge
Korea Dominates Japan in Ultimate Pool Challenge The MBCESPN Korea versus Japan Ultimate Pool Challenge featured the top pool players in a heated rivalry from two neighboring nations.  Falcon Cues, Brunswick, and MBCESPN sponsored this event between the two Asian nations as the rivals square
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Strong International Showing at BCA Open 9-Ball Championship Event
Strong International Showing at BCA Open 9-Ball Championship Eventby InsidePOOL StaffThe 2005 BCA Open 9-Ball Championship began o­n Sunday, May 16, with a full field of 64 players in both the men’s and women’s divisions.  This is the o­nly event where the men and women play alongsid
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Holt Grabs Title on Hampton Ridge Tour
Holt Grabs Title o­n Hampton Ridge TourBy R.T. MechlingDrexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA, played host to 31 players as the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour made its seventh stop of the season.  Lee Holt captured the victory as he bounced back from the o­ne-loss side to gain revenge aga
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Treadway & McCreesh Headline Planet Pool Tour
Treadway & McCreesh Headline Planet Pool Tour By R.T. MechlingThe Planet Pool Tour headed to Breaktime Sports Grill & Pub in Salisbury, MD, o­n May 14-15, and the tournament featured another outstanding performance from some of the tour's best shooters.  Pam Treadway continue
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Eglesias Captures Tri-State Title in New York
Eglesias Captures Tri-State Title in New York By Todd Fleitman Tony Eglesias grabbed the title after making a run through the left side as the Tri-State Tour headed to Olympia Billiards, in Astoria, NY.   The "B" through "D" class handicapped 9-ball tournament took place o­
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Alcaide is the Grand Master at the BCA League Championships
Alcaide is the Grand Master at the BCA League Championshipsby InsidePOOL StaffThe singles divisions at the 2005 BCA League Championships wrapped up o­n Tuesday, May 17, with the different winners being crowned throughout the evening.  The league championships have brought almost 7,000 po
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Michas Earns Victory on Tour Opener
Michas Earns Victory o­n Tour OpenerBy R.T. Mechling A field of 16 players descended upon Mickey's Billiards in Hoolbrook, MA, o­n May 15, as the J. Pechauer New England A/B Series Tour played its first event of the season.  Jason Michas claimed the title among a small but c
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Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge Announced
Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge AnnouncedBy InsidePOOL StaffThe third annual Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge will take place o­n September 29-October 2, 2005.  Tournament directors Jose Burgos and William Finagan of the New York City 9-Ball Tour have announced that the event will be held at Master
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Park Victorious in J. Pechauer Southeast Tour Opener
Park Victorious in J. Pechauer Southeast Tour OpenerBy R.T. MechlingRon Park took top-honors as the J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour held its first stop of the season o­n May 14-15.  K-O Corral Billiard Club in Enterprise, AL, played host to the event that paid out the top four places.&
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2005 Scholars Named
2005 Scholars NamedBCA & BEF issue annual awardsColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) and the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) have released the names of scholarship winners from the current review round, in three categories and funding levels. The winner of th
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Winners’ Bracket Down to Final Four at BCA Open
Winners’ Bracket Down to Final Four at BCA Openby InsidePOOL StaffThe winners’ brackets in both divisions of the 2005 BCA Open 9-Ball Championships are down to the final four after Wednesday’s evening matches.  The event, which began o­n Sunday, May 15, will conclude o­n Saturday and
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Moore Breaks Into Winners' Circle in North Florida
Moore Breaks Into Winners' Circle in North FloridaBy J.A. Barnes The Fury North Florida Tour's sixth stop brought many new players to the May 15, event at Brown's Billiards in Holly Hill, FL.  A day of exciting 9-ball and tournament firsts took place as several fresh faces s
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Semifinals Set for Friday at BCA Open
Semifinals Set for Friday at BCA Openby InsidePOOL StaffThe BCA Open 9-Ball Championships wound down this evening, leaving o­nly three players left in both the men’s and the women’s divisions.  This event is hosted by the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, and will feature two te
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Finals Set at BCA Open
Finals Set at BCA Openby InsidePOOL StaffFriday night’s semifinal matches left but four players total in the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships, being held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.  Saturday’s final matches will be at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Two former world 9-ball champions ma
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Fisher and Hohmann Crowned at BCA Open
Fisher and Hohmann Crowned at BCA Openby InsidePOOL StaffThe 2005 BCA Open 9-Ball Championships crowned two new champions this afternoon at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.  Allison Fisher and Thorsten Hohmann came through their final matches with aplomb to claim the titles.&nb
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Davis Gets up and Goes in Greenville
Davis Gets up and Goes in Greenvilleby InsidePOOL Staff Former Reno Open champion and UPA Rookie of the Year, Mike Davis lambasted a 38-player field at the Greenville Open to take first place.  The event was held o­n May 21-22 in conjunction with the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Bal
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Garahan Handles Hampton Ridge Tour Stop
Garahan Handles Hampton Ridge Tour Stopby InsidePOOL Staff Pro player Teddy Garahan led the pack at the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour stop at Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ.  Held o­n May 21, the event boasted an exception field with players like Eddie Abraham, Joey Landi, Pat
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Barnes Takes Two on Ladies Fury Tour
Barnes Takes Two o­n Ladies Fury Tourby J.A. Barnes CueTime Billiards in Sebring, FL, was abuzz with energy when the Fury Ladies Amateur 9-Ball tour came to town o­n May 21.  A $600 prize fund and the points list were o­n the table, and with all the new players, the regulars
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APA Recognizes Top League Operators
APA Recognizes Top League OperatorsWorld’s Largest Pool League Awards League Operator of the Year AwardsLAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (May 24, 2005) — The American Poolplayers Association (APA) recognized four of their top franchisees with League Operator of the Year awards during the APA Annual Conv
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Efren Reyes Pool Cue Auction on eBay
Efren Reyes, the most popular and successful player in modern pool, has had an incredible career.  His talent has allowed him to excel at all disciplines of the sport and to claim titles in dozens of countries all over the world.  It’s no wonder that this champion has the admiratio
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Rogers Wins Hunter Classics Stop
Rogers Wins First Hunter Classics Stop of 2004The first Hunter Classics Stop of 2004 was held at Fast Eddies in Austin, TX, the weekend of February 7-8.  With 23 tables, the 50 women who came to play were in good hands as the two-day event dwindled down to just o­ne winner by Sunday even
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C3 Content Management Platform
The BizAtomic C3 Content Management Platform enables an organization of any size to manage and edit content directly by any authorized user of the website. C3 Content Management System is a feature-rich dynamic portal engine and content management tool capable of building sites from several pages
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Women Take Center Stage at Music City
Music City is concentrating Saturday's matches o­n the women's tournament.  The men will be playing later this evening around 8:30 PM.  In afternoon action, Helena Thornfeldt defeated Belinda Campos 7-2.  Defending champion Monica Webb (pictured to the right) beste
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Derby City Continues
            The action continues o­n the third day of the Derby City Classic, with a grooming of 115 bank pool players down to 20.  Earlier in the afternoon, the winners went as follows: Tony Chohan d. Shannon DaultonTommy
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Derby City Classic
What started off with the unbelievable number of 349 players has now come down to a mere 115.  This morning saw the third day of the Derby City Classic begin, with the 9-ball banks tournament continuing and the o­ne-pocket event beginning this afternoon.  So far, there have been 259
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Mind-Blowing Midnight Madness
Music City's Midnight Madness, a single-elimination winner-take-all mini tournament, went off o­n Sunday morning.  The event is limited to 8 players, and an interesting note about it is that no player is allowed to pay his own entry fee, which is a substantial $500.  In the firs
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Owens Defeats Daulton for Hot Seat at Music City
In a stunning upset, Gabe Owen of Tulsa, OK,defeated Shannon "The Cannon" Daulton in the hot seat match.  Owen was up 4-0, 6-2, and 9-5 o­n Daulton before winning the match by the score of 11-9.  Daulton, who has won the Music City Open twice in the past, will face Shawn Putnam in
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Double S and Double T Take Scotch Doubles Event
Music City's Scotch Doubles event just ended earlier Saturday evening, with a surprise victory of tournament director Scott Smith (pictured to the right) and partner Toni Tucker over last year's defending team of Monica Webb and Barry Emerson.  The event began yesterday with 12
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Helena Thornfeldt Captures Music City Women's Title
Shannon "The Cannon" Daulton emerged victorious in the semifinal match with Shawn Putnam at the 16th annual Music City Open.  Daulton started off strong, aided by his incredible break, and the match was quickly at 8-5 Daulton.  At this point, Putnam made his move after Daulton missed a
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More Action at Music City
The field is narrowing even further at JOB Billiards' Music City Open.  This evening saw the departure of eight more fine players.  In the o­ne-loss bracket, Johnny "The Scorpion" Archer defeated Rusty Jackson soundly by the score of 11-4.  Max Eberle won his match against
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Econo Lodge Joins BCA Sponsors
January 17, 2003For Immediate Release CONTACT:  Tom Mueller, Sport Management, Inc. (614.899.9476) ECONO LODGE RACKS IT UP WITH BCA 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) has signed a new agreement t
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Music City Open Gets Down to 24
This afternoon's matches in the o­ne-loss bracket saw another eight talented players progress further into the money at Music City.  Barry Emerson (pictured to the right) defeated Brian Moore by the tight score of 11-9.  "Mad Max" Eberle, runner-up to Shannon Daulton in the Derb
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One-Loss Bracket Whittles Down in Music City
The o­ne-loss bracket matches ended for the evening at the Music City Open, leaving in its wake a mere 24 players remaining.  Notable matches included a previous champ of this event, Scotty Townsend (pictured to the right), defeating James Miller 11-2; bar box aficionado Barry Emerson ov
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Scott Frost Freezes the Music City Field
In the second day of the Music City Open at JOB Billiards in Nashville, TN, defending champ Scott "The Freezer" Frost is making his way through the winners' bracket.  In his last match against feared bar table opponent Scotty Townsend, Frost won by the solid score of 11-7.  Frost is
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Daulton Wins Rematch with Eberle at Music City
JOB Billiards' 16th Annual Music City Open began o­n Wednesday afternoon, boasting a field of 70 excellent 9-ball players.  Some of the more exciting matches o­n Wednesday afternoon resulted in wins by Danny Harriman, Marcus Chamat, Troy Frank, Jose Parica, Cliff Joyner
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Danny Harriman Wins Derby City Banks
Day Four of the Derby City Classic named its winner of the 9-ball banks event.  Danny Harriman of Springfield, MO, defeated Steve McAninch of Toledo, OH, in the final match earlier this evening.               McA
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Viking Cue Photo Caption Contest
Think you come with the o­ne-liners with the best of them? Submit your caption and be entered to win a Viking Pool Cue Retail valued at $300 - $400 and a 1-year subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine!Winners will posted o­n the homepage our InsidePOOL at the beginning of the month after
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And Somedays the Bear Gets You
The Derby City Classic o­ne-pocket event continues this eveni ng.  The draw earlier consisted of 138 players; the next draw at 9 p.m. will likely be approximately 100.  Some of the matches from this afternoon are:Dee Atkins d. James DuvalAlex Pagulayan d. Charles BryantJimmy Reid d.
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Hafley Heads Off Parica
The last round of the winners' bracket matches finished for the evening at the Music City Open.  Where o­nce were 16, now 8 players remain in the winners' bracket.  Troy Frank was the first to go, dispatched in the first match to finish by Shawn "The Love Sponge" Putnam
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Music City Upsets
The first upset at the Music City Open occurred earlier this afternoon. Bryce Avila, a proficient road player, defeated Scott Frost in a tight match that ended 11-9.  Frost, last year's defending champion, will play the winner of the match between Steve McDaniels and Lee Uhles o­n F
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One Pockets Winds Down
Round Four of the o­ne-pocket event began this evening and will continue Wednesday morning.  This round saw Shannon “The Cannon” Daulton bounce back from a surprising defeat earlier by Dennis Coulter to beat Troy Frank.  Also, last year’s winner of the o­ne-pocket event, Cliff J
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Harriman Leading Derby City Points
The latter half of Round Four of the o­ne-pocket event at the Derby City Classic ended this morning, paving the way for the final 78 players to commence Round Five this afternoon.  Shawn Putnam fell to Alex Pagulayan, who goes o­n to play the legendary Nick Varner at this afternoon.
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"The Professor" Schools McCready
Wedneday's Round Five of the Derby City o­ne-pocket event had some surprising upsets.  Scott "The Freezer" Frost defeated David Matlock, widely considered to o­ne of the best bar table players in the country.  Larry Nevel, winner of the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Championsh
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One-Pocket Winds Down to 20 Players
The Derby City saw the end of two more rounds in the o­ne-pocket event, with the third announced for noon o­n Thursday afternoon.  The event is scheduled to end o­n Friday evening.  Some of the frontrunners include Alex Pagulayan, Larry Nevel, Jimmy Reid, Scott Frost, Jose P
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Nevel Leads Points Race at Derby City
One-pocket is winding down in Derby City. There are o­nly a dozen players remaining in the event; the unbeaten o­nes as of yet are Larry Nevel, Jose Parica, and Scott Frost.  The lineup for this evening's matches at is:Corey Deuel vs. Dee AtkinsMarc Hosler vs. Cliff JoynerLarry N
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And Then There Were 6
Round Nine of the Derby City Classic o­ne-pocket event ended earlier this evening, with the remaining competitors to play at 9 PM tonight.  Where there were 12, now there are 6.  Round Nine's matches went as follows:Dee Atkins d. Corey DeuelCliff Joyner d. Marc HoslerLarry Nevel
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Larry Leads Louisville
The tenth round of the Derby City Classic o­ne-pocket event finished late o­n Thursday evening, leaving o­nly four remaining players.  The matches were as follows:Dee Atkins d. Cliff JoynerLarry Nevel d. Scott FrostJose Parica d. Charles BryantCliff Joyner, last year's champi
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Adkins Thaws Out "The Freezer"
Three final contestants remain in the o­ne-pocket event at Derby City.  Jose Parica, the world all-around champion of 2002, beat Larry Nevel in a hill-hill match in Round 11 this afternoon.  Nevel will exercise his buy-back option to play in Round 12.  Across the way, Scott "Th
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Parica vs. Nevel in One-Pocket Finals at 8PM
The end of Round 12 in the Derby City Classic o­ne-pocket event came and went, leaving in its wake Larry Nevel to face Jose Parica at 8 PM this evening.  Nevel played Dee Adkins in Round 12 and defeated him by a definitive score of 3-1.  Nevel, who tied for third place in the bank e
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Parica Powers Through Nevel in One-Pocket Finals
  In Round 13 of the o­ne-pocket finals, Jose Parica made a stunning 3-0 sweep over Larry Nevel to win first place.  Parica, who was undefeated throughout the event, made the first ball of the finals into Nevel's hole by accident.  Unfazed, he won the first game o
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Round 7 Results
Round 7 of the Derby City Classic's 9-ball event ended tonight.  The matches went as follows:Jose Parica d. Brian ButlerShannon Daulton d. Buddy HallJoey Koriska d. Dick LaneRodney Morris d. Dan LaVoieMax Eberle d. Larry NevelJohnny Archer d. Scott FrostRalf Souquet d. Bill BaileyAl
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Parica and Putnam Chase Nevel at Derby City
The Derby City Classic just wrapped up Round 10 of the 9-ball event, which is the final of the three events for the tournament.  Max Eberle was fortunate enough to have a bye for this round.  Rodney "The Rocket" Morris eliminated Eric Durbin 7-1.  Their match was the first to finis
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Nevel Crowned World All-Around Champion at Derby City
Another round of 9-ball wrapped up this afternoon at Derby City.  "Mad Max" Eberle and Ralf Souquet were the o­nly two players going into Round 11 that were undefeated.  Eberle faced Jose Parica, who was defeated by Shannon Daulton in the previous round.  If Parica won that mat
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Shannon "The Cannon" Fires Through Eberle
In the 14th and final round of the Derby City Classic in Louisville, KY, Shannon "The Cannon" Daulton defeated "Mad Max" Eberle 7-3.  Eberle started off strong, cruising to a 3-0 lead.  In the fourth game, he tried to play safe and left a shot for Daulton, who took control of the entire
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:51:32 -0400)
Windy city Open Results
 In the inaugural year of what could be the Midwest's and amateur's answer to the Derby City Classic (also this week), over 225 men and 76 women came to battle it out for cash in this "No Pros Allowed" event. The event consisted of four tournaments where there were Women's and Me
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:51:32 -0400)
January 2003 Issue Posted!
New Issue of Inside Pool Magazine has been posted. This issue features InsidePOOL Magazines picks for the Professional and Amatuer Players of the Year. Also included in this issue is a tribute to the legendary Jimmy Caras. Download Now
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Shannon "The Cannon" Daulton Defeats Owen for First Place at Music City
The finals of the Music City Open ended with Shannon Daulton coming back to defeat Gabe Owen twice to win the first-place title.  Daulton lost to Owen earlier in the hot seat match and then defeated Shawn "The Love Sponge" Putnam in the o­ne-loss side, relegating Putnam to third place, w
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The American Poolplayers Association Announces Regional Qualifying Sites for 2003
APA ANNOUNCES REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITES FOR 2003 NATIONAL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS Locations throughout the country to host regional qualifiers for Vegas eventLAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (January 21, 2003) - American Poolplayers Association(APA) members from across North America will attempt to qualify for
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BCA Juniors Host Site Sign Ups
  BCA Now Signing Up Host Sites for Junior National 9-Ball Qualifiers Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) invites billiard rooms to host a BCA Junior National 9-Ball Qualifier in April, May or June 2003. It's time for junior cueists to get out their po
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BCA Creates Junior Membership
BCA Creates Junior Membersip Colorado Springs, CO - Stephen D. Ducoff, Executive Director of the Billiard Congress of America (BCA), announces a new BCA membership category for junior players (age 18 and under). "The BCA is focused o­n supporting youth in billiards through a variety of p
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:51:32 -0400)
Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Kicks Off
The Holiday Inn Chesapeake will be playing host to the world's greatest poolplayers this week as the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball tournament kicks off today and will last until Sunday.  94 players comprise what is undisputably the strongest feild amassed since the U.S. Open was held at the Chesap
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:51:32 -0400)
Wednesday Afternoon at Mid Atlantic 9-Ball
Brady Behrman's Mid Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament commenced today with a grand total of 91 players.  There were originally 94 players; however, Evgeny "The Assasin" Stalev and George SanSouci forfeited their first rounds but still may show up.  Also, Fabio Petroni was unable to attend
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Wednesday Night Results from Mid Atlantic 9-Ball
The Mid Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament is well under way, with a strong field of 91 players.  Name players such as Efren Reyes, Francisco Bustamante, Earl Strickland, Corey Deuel, Danny Harriman, and Mika Immonen are still in the winners’ bracket.  Wednesday night's matches ended up as
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Mid Atlantic Thursday Afternoon
Thursday morning matches at the Mid Atlantic knocked a few more talented players into the o­ne-loss bracket.  Young Hwa-Jeoung defeated Rodolfo "Boy Sampson" Luat 11-9.  Dennis "The Bear" Coulter had a hill-hill match against Wade Crane that Coulter ultimately won.  Joss Tour&#
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The Evening Card at Mid Atlantic
The afternoon matches at the Mid Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament have wrapped up, making way for the evening matches.  Jose "The Giant Killer" Parica defeated Ian Costello 11-3.  Frankie Hernandez, with his powerful break, won his match with Keith McCready 11-2.  Rodney "The Rocket" Mor
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Thursday Night Action at Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball
The Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament is down to 16 players in the winners' bracket as of this evening.  Francisco Bustamante won a stunning match against Rodney "The Rocket" Morris, rarely allowing the Hawaiian to the table and winning the match 11-2.  "Machine Gun" Luc Salvas upset E
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Earl Exits Early
In an amazing upset at the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament in Chesapeake, VA, Earl Strickland was eliminated o­n Friday afternoon after losing by the fantastic score of 11-2 to Allen Hopkins.  Hopkins bounced back from his loss earlier in the week by defeating Filipino former world champi
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Reyes Pulverizes Parica
In the featured match of the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament in Chesapeake, VA, Efren Reyes soundly defeated fellow countryman Jose Parica by the score of 11-5.  Reyes was down 3-0 in their match and then won 6 in a row, afterwards cruising to the victory.  In a rematch of the 2001 U.S.
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Bustamante to Face Reyes at Mid-Atlantic
After the latest round of matches in the winners' bracket at the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament, Efren "The Magician" Reyes will face off with Francisco Bustamante later this evening.  Bustamante defeated Danny Harriman in the 3 PM round 11-6, while Reyes won his match against recent Hal
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Final Four Advance in Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball
The four remaining players in the winners' bracket battled it out earlier this evening at the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament, leaving a fight for the hot seat tomorrow between Young Hwa-Jeoung and Efren Reyes.  Young Hwa-Jeoung, a talented young player from Seoul, Korea, defeated Bu
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Reyes Captures Mid-Atlantic Title
Efren Reyes triumphed at the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament in Chesapeake, VA, earlier o­n Sunday afternoon.  He played Korean champion Young Hwa-Jeoung in the finals, which was a rematch of the hot seat match, and won the event by the score of 11-5.The hot seat match began at 11 AM o&sh
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Championship Billiard Fabric to Sponsor Viking Tour
Championship Billiard Fabric has announced that they will be the official cloth sponsor for the next three seasons of the Viking Tour.  Championship will be supplying all Viking Cue 9-Ball tour locations with "Tour Edition" cloth.  In addition, each $5,000-added Regional Championship an
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Final 8 Standing in Cole Muffler Tournament
Final 8 Standing in Cole Muffler Tournament By Skip Maloney, InsidePOOL StaffAll things considered, the opening day of the first annual Cole Muffler Open 9-Ball Tournament at Michelle’s Billiard Café in Syracuse, NY went rather smoothly. The $5,000-added event was forced to contend with what the
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193 Players Show Up To 8th Annual Swannee Memorial
193 Players Show Up To 8th Annual Swannee MemorialBy Hilary Morse, InsidePOOL StaffGaslamp Billiards in San Diego, CA, kicked off the first day of the Eighth Annual Jay Swanson Memorial Tournament, and 193 players, including 10 women, came to compete in this grueling event. World-class players su
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Santos Snaps Off Jay Swanson Memorial
Santos Snaps Off Jay Swanson Memorial Hilary Morse, InsidePOOL StaffThe Eighth Annual Jay Swanson Memorial Tournament had a confirmed 192 players o­n Saturday morning and cut down to the final 48 for Sunday morning play. The tournament was grueling and exhausting, considering the daunting tas
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Nevel Wins First Annual Cole Muffler Event
Nevel Wins First Annual Cole Muffler Event  Skip Maloney, InsidePOOL Staff  Larry Nevel from Madison, WI, took home the $2,600 top prize in the First Annual Cole Muffler Open 9-Ball Tournament held at Michelle’s Billiard Café in Syracuse, NY, this past weekend. Nevel, squaring off again
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InsidePOOL Forum Contest Winners for January Announced
InsidePOOL Forum Contest Winners for January Announced  The winners in the InsidePOOL Forum Contest for the month of January are Ralph_S, Pelican and Rocky.  Two of the winners have won a o­ne-year subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine and the third has won a $200 shopping
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Frost Ices the Truman Hogue Invitational Field

Frost Ices the Field

Truman Hogue Invitational 9-Ball Tournament / Louisville, KY

by Tom Fryer

The Truman Hogue Invitational 9-Ball Tournament, held at Jeff Griffith’s Diamond Pub in Louisville, KY, April 14-15, was a resounding success. Players from as far away as

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Rodney Morris Wins First Big Orange Classic
Rodney Morris Wins First Big Orange ClassicBy InsidePOOL Staff“Rocket” Rocket Morris triumphed in the double-elimination finals against Tony Mougey at the first Big Orange Classic, held at Breakers Sports Bar and Grill in Knoxville, TN.  The event drew 64 players to vie for the $5,000 purse
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McCready and Rhee Victorious for Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour Return
McCready and Rhee Victorious for Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour Return Andy LincolnThe 2004 season is underway, and the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour is back in force. Record-breaking field sizes of 117 in the open and 30 in the women’s division competed the weekend of February 7-8 for $8,800 in prize money.
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(Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:03:25 -0400)
Sanz Secures Another Tri State Billiard Title

Sanz Secures Another Tri State Billiard Title

Tri-State Tour / Queens, NY

by Rick Davis

Fighting through the 30-player field at the April 15 Tri-State Tour event, Pablo Sanz was clearly in charge of the action at Masters Billiards in Queens, NY, whi

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Davis and Park Win Marathon Event on the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour
Davis and Park Win Marathon Event o­n the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour Andy LincolnStop #2 of the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour took place over the February 21-22, 2004, weekend at First Break Café in Sterling, VA. This poolroom is a player favorite, and 121 shooters came out gunning for the $1,750 in a
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San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2004 Cues Up in Singapore
San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2004 Cues Up in SingaporeCurrent World Number o­ne Bustamante Tops the Field of 32 Players Two Day of Action LIVE o­n STAR Sports February 25, 2004, Singapore:  9-ball action returns to Singapore when current world number-one player Francisco Bustamante m
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Pro Pool Workout-Control
Pro Pool WorkoutBy Bob HenningControl In my last column, I started a three-part series o­n Lasik surgery for pool players and invited you to share any experiences you have had with me o­n the subject. I'm holding off o­n the second part until next month, though. Instead, I wa
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And Then There Were 6
Round Nine of the Derby City Classic o­ne-pocket event ended earlier this evening, with the remaining competitors to play at 9 PM tonight.  Where there were 12, now there are 6.  Round Nine's matches went as follows:Dee Atkins d. Corey DeuelCliff Joyner d. Marc HoslerLarry Nevel
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Larry Leads Louisville
The tenth round of the Derby City Classic o­ne-pocket event finished late o­n Thursday evening, leaving o­nly four remaining players.  The matches were as follows:Dee Atkins d. Cliff JoynerLarry Nevel d. Scott FrostJose Parica d. Charles BryantCliff Joyner, last year's champi
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Adkins Thaws Out "The Freezer"
Three final contestants remain in the o­ne-pocket event at Derby City.  Jose Parica, the world all-around champion of 2002, beat Larry Nevel in a hill-hill match in Round 11 this afternoon.  Nevel will exercise his buy-back option to play in Round 12.  Across the way, Scott "Th
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Parica vs. Nevel in One-Pocket Finals at 8PM
The end of Round 12 in the Derby City Classic o­ne-pocket event came and went, leaving in its wake Larry Nevel to face Jose Parica at 8 PM this evening.  Nevel played Dee Adkins in Round 12 and defeated him by a definitive score of 3-1.  Nevel, who tied for third place in the bank e
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Parica Powers Through Nevel in One-Pocket Finals
  In Round 13 of the o­ne-pocket finals, Jose Parica made a stunning 3-0 sweep over Larry Nevel to win first place.  Parica, who was undefeated throughout the event, made the first ball of the finals into Nevel's hole by accident.  Unfazed, he won the first game o
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Round 7 Results
Round 7 of the Derby City Classic's 9-ball event ended tonight.  The matches went as follows:Jose Parica d. Brian ButlerShannon Daulton d. Buddy HallJoey Koriska d. Dick LaneRodney Morris d. Dan LaVoieMax Eberle d. Larry NevelJohnny Archer d. Scott FrostRalf Souquet d. Bill BaileyAl
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Parica and Putnam Chase Nevel at Derby City
The Derby City Classic just wrapped up Round 10 of the 9-ball event, which is the final of the three events for the tournament.  Max Eberle was fortunate enough to have a bye for this round.  Rodney "The Rocket" Morris eliminated Eric Durbin 7-1.  Their match was the first to finis
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Nevel Crowned World All-Around Champion at Derby City
Another round of 9-ball wrapped up this afternoon at Derby City.  "Mad Max" Eberle and Ralf Souquet were the o­nly two players going into Round 11 that were undefeated.  Eberle faced Jose Parica, who was defeated by Shannon Daulton in the previous round.  If Parica won that mat
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Shannon "The Cannon" Fires Through Eberle
In the 14th and final round of the Derby City Classic in Louisville, KY, Shannon "The Cannon" Daulton defeated "Mad Max" Eberle 7-3.  Eberle started off strong, cruising to a 3-0 lead.  In the fourth game, he tried to play safe and left a shot for Daulton, who took control of the entire
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Windy city Open Results
 In the inaugural year of what could be the Midwest's and amateur's answer to the Derby City Classic (also this week), over 225 men and 76 women came to battle it out for cash in this "No Pros Allowed" event. The event consisted of four tournaments where there were Women's and Me
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January 2003 Issue Posted!
New Issue of Inside Pool Magazine has been posted. This issue features InsidePOOL Magazines picks for the Professional and Amatuer Players of the Year. Also included in this issue is a tribute to the legendary Jimmy Caras. Download Now
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Shannon "The Cannon" Daulton Defeats Owen for First Place at Music City
The finals of the Music City Open ended with Shannon Daulton coming back to defeat Gabe Owen twice to win the first-place title.  Daulton lost to Owen earlier in the hot seat match and then defeated Shawn "The Love Sponge" Putnam in the o­ne-loss side, relegating Putnam to third place, w
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The American Poolplayers Association Announces Regional Qualifying Sites for 2003
APA ANNOUNCES REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITES FOR 2003 NATIONAL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS Locations throughout the country to host regional qualifiers for Vegas eventLAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (January 21, 2003) - American Poolplayers Association(APA) members from across North America will attempt to qualify for
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BCA Juniors Host Site Sign Ups
  BCA Now Signing Up Host Sites for Junior National 9-Ball Qualifiers Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) invites billiard rooms to host a BCA Junior National 9-Ball Qualifier in April, May or June 2003. It's time for junior cueists to get out their po
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BCA Creates Junior Membership
BCA Creates Junior Membersip Colorado Springs, CO - Stephen D. Ducoff, Executive Director of the Billiard Congress of America (BCA), announces a new BCA membership category for junior players (age 18 and under). "The BCA is focused o­n supporting youth in billiards through a variety of p
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Kicks Off
The Holiday Inn Chesapeake will be playing host to the world's greatest poolplayers this week as the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball tournament kicks off today and will last until Sunday.  94 players comprise what is undisputably the strongest feild amassed since the U.S. Open was held at the Chesap
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Wednesday Afternoon at Mid Atlantic 9-Ball
Brady Behrman's Mid Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament commenced today with a grand total of 91 players.  There were originally 94 players; however, Evgeny "The Assasin" Stalev and George SanSouci forfeited their first rounds but still may show up.  Also, Fabio Petroni was unable to attend
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Wednesday Night Results from Mid Atlantic 9-Ball
The Mid Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament is well under way, with a strong field of 91 players.  Name players such as Efren Reyes, Francisco Bustamante, Earl Strickland, Corey Deuel, Danny Harriman, and Mika Immonen are still in the winners’ bracket.  Wednesday night's matches ended up as
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Mid Atlantic Thursday Afternoon
Thursday morning matches at the Mid Atlantic knocked a few more talented players into the o­ne-loss bracket.  Young Hwa-Jeoung defeated Rodolfo "Boy Sampson" Luat 11-9.  Dennis "The Bear" Coulter had a hill-hill match against Wade Crane that Coulter ultimately won.  Joss Tour&#
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
The Evening Card at Mid Atlantic
The afternoon matches at the Mid Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament have wrapped up, making way for the evening matches.  Jose "The Giant Killer" Parica defeated Ian Costello 11-3.  Frankie Hernandez, with his powerful break, won his match with Keith McCready 11-2.  Rodney "The Rocket" Mor
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Thursday Night Action at Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball
The Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament is down to 16 players in the winners' bracket as of this evening.  Francisco Bustamante won a stunning match against Rodney "The Rocket" Morris, rarely allowing the Hawaiian to the table and winning the match 11-2.  "Machine Gun" Luc Salvas upset E
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Earl Exits Early
In an amazing upset at the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament in Chesapeake, VA, Earl Strickland was eliminated o­n Friday afternoon after losing by the fantastic score of 11-2 to Allen Hopkins.  Hopkins bounced back from his loss earlier in the week by defeating Filipino former world champi
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Reyes Pulverizes Parica
In the featured match of the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament in Chesapeake, VA, Efren Reyes soundly defeated fellow countryman Jose Parica by the score of 11-5.  Reyes was down 3-0 in their match and then won 6 in a row, afterwards cruising to the victory.  In a rematch of the 2001 U.S.
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Bustamante to Face Reyes at Mid-Atlantic
After the latest round of matches in the winners' bracket at the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament, Efren "The Magician" Reyes will face off with Francisco Bustamante later this evening.  Bustamante defeated Danny Harriman in the 3 PM round 11-6, while Reyes won his match against recent Hal
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Final Four Advance in Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball
The four remaining players in the winners' bracket battled it out earlier this evening at the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament, leaving a fight for the hot seat tomorrow between Young Hwa-Jeoung and Efren Reyes.  Young Hwa-Jeoung, a talented young player from Seoul, Korea, defeated Bu
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Reyes Captures Mid-Atlantic Title
Efren Reyes triumphed at the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Tournament in Chesapeake, VA, earlier o­n Sunday afternoon.  He played Korean champion Young Hwa-Jeoung in the finals, which was a rematch of the hot seat match, and won the event by the score of 11-5.The hot seat match began at 11 AM o&sh
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Championship Billiard Fabric to Sponsor Viking Tour
Championship Billiard Fabric has announced that they will be the official cloth sponsor for the next three seasons of the Viking Tour.  Championship will be supplying all Viking Cue 9-Ball tour locations with "Tour Edition" cloth.  In addition, each $5,000-added Regional Championship an
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Final 8 Standing in Cole Muffler Tournament
Final 8 Standing in Cole Muffler Tournament By Skip Maloney, InsidePOOL StaffAll things considered, the opening day of the first annual Cole Muffler Open 9-Ball Tournament at Michelle’s Billiard Café in Syracuse, NY went rather smoothly. The $5,000-added event was forced to contend with what the
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
193 Players Show Up To 8th Annual Swannee Memorial
193 Players Show Up To 8th Annual Swannee MemorialBy Hilary Morse, InsidePOOL StaffGaslamp Billiards in San Diego, CA, kicked off the first day of the Eighth Annual Jay Swanson Memorial Tournament, and 193 players, including 10 women, came to compete in this grueling event. World-class players su
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Santos Snaps Off Jay Swanson Memorial
Santos Snaps Off Jay Swanson Memorial Hilary Morse, InsidePOOL StaffThe Eighth Annual Jay Swanson Memorial Tournament had a confirmed 192 players o­n Saturday morning and cut down to the final 48 for Sunday morning play. The tournament was grueling and exhausting, considering the daunting tas
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Nevel Wins First Annual Cole Muffler Event
Nevel Wins First Annual Cole Muffler Event  Skip Maloney, InsidePOOL Staff  Larry Nevel from Madison, WI, took home the $2,600 top prize in the First Annual Cole Muffler Open 9-Ball Tournament held at Michelle’s Billiard Café in Syracuse, NY, this past weekend. Nevel, squaring off again
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
InsidePOOL Forum Contest Winners for January Announced
InsidePOOL Forum Contest Winners for January Announced  The winners in the InsidePOOL Forum Contest for the month of January are Ralph_S, Pelican and Rocky.  Two of the winners have won a o­ne-year subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine and the third has won a $200 shopping
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(Published: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:08:19 -0400)
Montal Captures Stan James Montreal

Montal Captures Stan James Montreal

 

Jimmy Wych and Edwin Montal

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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Rodney Morris Wins First Big Orange Classic
Rodney Morris Wins First Big Orange ClassicBy InsidePOOL Staff“Rocket” Rocket Morris triumphed in the double-elimination finals against Tony Mougey at the first Big Orange Classic, held at Breakers Sports Bar and Grill in Knoxville, TN.  The event drew 64 players to vie for the $5,000 purse
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
McCready and Rhee Victorious for Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour Return
McCready and Rhee Victorious for Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour Return Andy LincolnThe 2004 season is underway, and the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour is back in force. Record-breaking field sizes of 117 in the open and 30 in the women’s division competed the weekend of February 7-8 for $8,800 in prize money.
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Davis and Park Win Marathon Event on the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour
Davis and Park Win Marathon Event o­n the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour Andy LincolnStop #2 of the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour took place over the February 21-22, 2004, weekend at First Break Café in Sterling, VA. This poolroom is a player favorite, and 121 shooters came out gunning for the $1,750 in a
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2004 Cues Up in Singapore
San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2004 Cues Up in SingaporeCurrent World Number o­ne Bustamante Tops the Field of 32 Players Two Day of Action LIVE o­n STAR Sports February 25, 2004, Singapore:  9-ball action returns to Singapore when current world number-one player Francisco Bustamante m
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Rogers Wins Hunter Classics Stop
Rogers Wins First Hunter Classics Stop of 2004The first Hunter Classics Stop of 2004 was held at Fast Eddies in Austin, TX, the weekend of February 7-8.  With 23 tables, the 50 women who came to play were in good hands as the two-day event dwindled down to just o­ne winner by Sunday even
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(Published: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:03:20 -0400)
Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for March

Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for March

 

PoolDawg.com sponsors the Inside POOL Magazine Pool and Billiard Forums.

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(Published: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:01:58 -0400)
Viking Cues March Billiards Photo Caption Contest

Viking Cues March Billiards Photo Caption Contest

 

April photo captionBCn Adds Video-On-Demand Service to Distribution Network

BCn Adds Video-On-Demand Service to Distribution Network ST. LOUIS – Feb. 16, 2004 – Billiard Club network (BCn), the producer of pool’s o­nly weekly TV show, Billiard Club television, today announced it has partnered with Akimbo to make its library of exclusive pool and billiard tournament m
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
2003 BCA Open 9-Ball Championships
2003 BCA Open 9-Ball Championships More BCA 9-Ball o­n TV!  ESPN2 Schedules Seven Additional Hours in February 2004   ESPN2 will air in February 7 additional hours of the semi-final and final matches of the 2003 Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Open 9-Ball Championships (taped May
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(Published: Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:57:37 -0400)
Thorpe and Paul Lead Viking Juniors

Thorpe and Paul Lead Viking Juniors

 

Viking Cue Junior 9-Ball Tour / Columbus, OH

by Rick Davis

Billy ThorpeWPBA 2004 Delta Classic Day One Update

WPBA 2004 Delta Classic Day o­ne Update Tunica, MS - Day o­ne of the WPBA 2004 Delta Classic has come and gone with few surprises as the majority of the "Top 16" ranked players advanced to the winners bracket.  In o­ne of the final matches of the evening, youngster Sarah  Ro
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
WPBA 2004 Delta Classic Update - Day 2
WPBA 2004 Delta Classic Update - Day 2 Field Narrows to "Top 24" o­n First Elimination Day Tunica, MS - All but three of the "Top16" ranked women professionals remain 'in the hunt' for the tournament championship as Day Two of the 2004 Delta Classic came to an end, setting the stage f
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Reyes Defeats Kiamco in Singapore
Reyes Defeats Kiamco                                              &
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(Published: Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:56:32 -0400)
McCollum Goes Undefeated While Walsman Makes a Comeback

McCollum Goes Undefeated While Walsman Makes a Comeback

 

Viking Cue Open & Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Columbus, OH

by Rick Davis, Inside POOL Magazine

Viking ColumbusWPBA 2004 Tour Delta Classic

 WPBA 2004 Tour to Debut in Delta ClassicSam’s Town Hotel & Casino to Host Tour OpenerTunica, MS – Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino will be the host site of the Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s “Delta Classic” Tournament.  The tourna
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(Published: Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:54:39 -0400)
Brothers and Lac Control Their Comebacks

Brothers and Lac Control Their Comebacks

 

Tiger Pool Tour / Arnold, MD

by Rick Davis, Inside POOL Magazine

Josh Brothers

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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
CJ Jerome Wins at Hall of Fame Billiards
CJ Jerome Wins at Hall of Fame Billiards Alice Rim, InsidePOOL StaffThe fourth stop of the J. Pechauer Michigan Women’s 9-Ball Tour was held at Hall of Fame Billiards in Warren, MI, the weekend of February 7-8.  Twenty-five women entered the event, and it was CJ Jerome who took first prize.J
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(Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:10:35 -0400)
McDermott Handcrafted Cues Introduces the I-Shaft Plus with Isolator Technology

McDermott Handcrafted Cues Introduces the I-Shaft Plus with Isolator™ Technology

 

McDermott Cues

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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Viking Pool Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for January
Viking Pool Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for January Congratulations to John Taylor of Placentia, California, for winning the Viking Pool Cues Photo Caption Contest for the month of January.  For submitting the winning entry, John will receive a Viking pool cue with a retail value of $
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
McDermott Cue Makes Donation to Honor Troops
McDermott Cue Makes Donation to Honor Troops MENOMONEE FALLS, WI. -  Pool cue manufacturer McDermott Cue Manufacturing Inc. followed through o­n their promise and is making a donation in honor of our fallen heros. Early in 2003, McDermott Cue reintroduced the EI-6 "Freedom Cue" for
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
The Big Orange Classic Kicks Off
The Big Orange Classic Kicks Off InsidePOOL StaffThe Big Orange Classic began o­n Saturday, February 22, 2004, with a full field of 64 excellent regional and national players.  This event is being held at Breakers Bar & Grill in Knoxville, TN, with Shannon “The Cannon” as the tournam
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
BCA Pool League Release
BCA Pool League Release Why new leadership?The BCA Board of Directors had discussed the future needs of the BCA Pool League for the past two years.  They felt it necessary to find a qualified leader to take the BCA Pool League into the future, and allow the BCA to refocus o­n its mi
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Hundal Taipei Bound
Hundal Taipei Bound Raj Hundal has become the latest qualifier for the 2004 World Pool Championship after winning the Riley's Victoria open qualifying event in London over the last weekend in May.Hundal's year is going from strength to strength after his maiden UK Pro 9-ball Tour event wi
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Sherman Sweeps Hampton Ridge Parsippany Event
Sherman Sweeps Hampton Ridge Parsippany Event The fourth stop of the new Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour was held o­n May 29-30, 2004, at Bill Haley’s Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ.  It was strong field, with Josh Brothers going through the winners’ side with ease, defeating the likes of C
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Legend Parica Set for WPC Debut
Legend Parica Set for WPC Debut Pinoy pool legend Jose Parica is set to make his debut appearance at the $350,000 WPA World Pool Championship this summer after accepting a sponsors invitation from event promoters Matchroom Sport.Despite nearly 25 years as o­ne of the world's premier 9-bal
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
World 9 Ball Pool Championship Taipei - July 2004 - Hotel Information
WORLD 9 BALL POOL CHAMPIONSHIP TAIPEI - JULY 2004 - HOTEL INFORMATION On behalf of Matchroom we are pleased to offer a selection of city hotels within walking distance of the Taipei World Trade Centre venue. Taipei City is categorised into ‘Sectors’, the World Trade Centre is in Sec.5 o­n the
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Joss Tour Finale Begins Today
Joss Tour Finale Begins Today By InsidePOOL StaffThey came in o­ne by o­ne at Spot Shot Billiards for the main Joss event of the year, the $25,000-added tour finale.  It is the eve before registration deadline, which is at high noon o­n June 3rd, and the buzz in the pool room is
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
The Joss Tour Finale Begins
The Joss Tour Finale Begins The Joss Tour Finale officially began with a field of 71 topnotch players from around the country.  Some new players arrived o­n Day o­ne, including Canadian power-shooters Danny Hewitt and Luc Salvas, 2004 BCA 9-Ball Open champ Karen Corr, Julie Kelly, Ed
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
First Day of Joss Tour Finale Ends
First Day of Joss Tour Finale Ends The matches ran smoothly the first day of the Joss Tour Finale.  This is the end of the seventh season for the successful Joss Tour, a northeast regional favorite that draws players from around the country.At every Joss tournament, there is a brief players
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Johnny Archer New Spokesperson for Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc.,
Johnny "The Scorpion" Archer New Spokesperson for Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc., May 15, 2004, San Diego, CA  Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. (“Olhausen”), announced today that Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer will be a spokesperson and personal representative of Olhausen and
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Strickland Defeats Corr in Feature Match at Joss Tour Finale
Strickland Defeats Corr in Feature Match at Joss Tour Finale Matches commenced at 11:00 a.m. o­n Day Two of the Joss Tour Finale.  o­ne early upset in the morning round for defending champion Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan came when Joey Korsiak knocked him o­n the “B” side 9-7.Keith
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Joss Finals Burning the Midnight Oil
Joss Finals Burning the Midnight Oil By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffThe highly anticipated Joss NE 9-Ball Tour Finals began June 3, 2004, and are expected to wrap up late in the evening o­n Sunday, June 6.  A turn-out of 71 players from over 19 states, some from as far as Alaska and Hawa
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Finnie Finishes First on J. Pechauer NE Women's Tour
Finnie Finishes First o­n J. Pechauer NE Women's Tour A total of 22 ladies came out to contend for $1,380 in prize money and a WPBA qualifier o­n the most recent leg of the J. Pechauer NE Women's Tour.  It was Val Finnie of Scotland that nabbed the qualifying spot when she de
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Women’s Three-cushion Tournament Announced
Women’s Three-cushion Tournament  Announced       Who is the best female three-cushion player in the United States?  For the first time in history, a national tournament will be held to answer that question.  Hernando Pineres, proprietor of New Wave Billiards in Miam
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Joss NE 9-Ball Finale Deliciously Good to Basavich
Joss NE 9-Ball Finale Deliciously Good to Basavich By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL StaffThe Joss NE 9-Ball Finale was the place to be the weekend of June 5-6, 2004.  Shot Spot Billiard Club in Portland, ME, hosted the final leg of the Joss Tour for this season, hosting a field of over 71 players a
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
North American Line-up Complete
North American Line-up Complete With the 2004 World Pool Championship just five weeks away, the Billiard Congress of America has announced the 14 American and 5 Canadian players set to represent them in Taipei this July at pool's number-o­ne event.Heading the list is the tournament's
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
$50,000 Winner Take All In Connecticut August 11th – 12th
$50,000 Winner Take All In Connecticut August 11th – 12th  San Diego, CA - Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. (“Olhausen”), announced today that billiards champions from around the world will go head-to-head in the Fourteenth Annual INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS.  The winner-t
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Steele Nabs First Win On Planet Pool Tour While Pasko Earns WPBA Qualifier
Steele Nabs First Win o­n Planet Pool Tour While Pasko Earns WPBA Qualifier By Andy LincolnStop Six of the Planet Pool 9 Ball Tour was held o­n June 5-6, 2004, at Orange Ball Billiards in Rockville, MD. This was a $2,500-added event made possible by the loyal tour sponsors and Orange Ball
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Kennedy Shoots to the Top of Gainesville Open
Kennedy Shoots to the Top of Gainesville Open By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffGainesville, FL, was the destination of stop five of the J. Pechauer SouthEast Open 9-Ball tour, unfolding at Jewel's Billiards o­n June 5-6, 2004.  Many top regional and pro players were among the field of
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Brothers Blitzes Hampton Ridge Event
Brothers Blitzes Hampton Ridge EventBy Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffHampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour arrived in East Rutherford, NJ, to welcome players to the fifth stop of the season the weekend of June 5-6, 2004.  Tour regular and point leader Josh Brothers proved yet again why he is a tour favori
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Rodriquez and Daspin Victorious at Tri-State Tour Double Event
Rodriquez and Daspin Victorious at Tri-State Tour Double Event Todd FleitmanSpin City Café & Billiards is a classic example of the “New Age” billiard rooms featuring amenities such as a beautiful piano, bar, and restaurant. Spin City hosted a successful Tri-State event o­n June 6-7, 2004,
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Sakai Triumphant in Hunter Classic WPBA Qualifier
Sakai Triumphant in Hunter Classic WPBA QualifierBy Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffThe spacious Legend's Billiards in League City, TX, hosted a $2,000-added event for the Hunter Classic Tour and welcomed the 38 ladies who came out to play o­n June 5-6, 2004.  This was slightly smaller t
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Day One of the Japan Cup Completed
Day o­ne of the Japan Cup Completed The sixth Japan Cup began o­n June 10, 2004, with a field of 83 players.  After the first day,
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Reno Open Commenced with Huge Turnout
Reno Open Commenced with Huge Turnout The twice-annual Reno Open kicked off o­n Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at the Sands Regency Hotel & Casino in Reno, NV.  A total of 198 players came out to make up the field of professional and amateur players who wanted to win part of the $23,000-adde
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Second Day of the Japan Cup Complete
Second Day of the Japan Cup Complete The sixth Japan Cup has wrapped up its second day, leaving o­nly sixteen of the world’s finest in the winners’ bracket.  Filipino giants Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news in the sport of billiards and pool.
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The Japan Cup Continues
The Japan Cup Continues Day Three of the Japan Cup saw the world-class field whittled down to the final eight players.  The Japan Cup began o­n Thursday and will continue through Sunday, June 13.One notable match o­n Saturday was between Syuji Nagata and former world champion Mika “I
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Reno Open Thins to 32
Reno Open Thins to 32 The Reno Open field thinned o­n Friday to 32 out of the original 198 players.  The Reno Open is held at the Sands Regency Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV, twice a year and will end o­n Sunday, June 13, 2004.Scott “The Freezer” Frost and Rodney Morris were locked in
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Souquet Defeats Reyes for Japan Cup
  Souquet Defeats Reyes for Japan Cup The 6th JAPAN CUP has finished with Ralf Souquet defeating Efren Reyes 11-5 in the finals. Souquet slowly pulled ahead of Reyes until he had a commanding lead.  Reyes finally missed the seven ball in the final rack to give Souquet the chance to snat
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Reno Open Going Strong
Reno Open Going Strong The Reno Open is still going strong, with three days left of play.  Defending champion Mike Davis, looking calm and collected, met San Diego player Dan Wallace o­n Thursday afternoon. Davis took a 2-0 lead before yielding the table after failing to make a ball o&sh
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
“Rocket” Rodney Morris Wins the Reno Open
“Rocket” Rodney Morris Wins the Reno OpenAfter five days of grueling competition, Rodney Morris came out victorious at the Reno Open, held at the Sands Regency Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV.  Morris defeated Cliff Joyner, who hails from Rocky Mountain, NC, 9-4 in a match lasting just under o&
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Abraham Keeps Pennsylvania Championship at Home
Abraham Keeps Pennsylvania Championship at Home By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffLucky Break Billiards in Indiana, PA, held the Pennsylvania State 9-Ball Championships the weekend of June 12-13, 2004.  Room owner Ernie Lorelli welcomed a field of 46 players, including the likes of Josh Brother
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Kennedy Wins Again on J. Pechauer Southeast Open Tour
Kennedy Wins Again o­n J. Pechauer Southeast Open TourJ. Pechauer Southeast Open 9 Ball Tour made its sixth stop o­n June 12-13, 2004 at Park Avenue Billiards in Orange Park, FL, for the $1,000-added Orange Park Open.  The J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour wishes to thank room o
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Billiards To Be Introduced into 2005 State Games of America
Billiards To Be Introduced into 2005 State Games of America NCSG Executive Director, Steve Kearney, has announced that for the first time Billiards will be a featured event in the 2005 State Games of America.  Currently, billiards is   showcased  in seven State Games - Mo
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Bowman Sweeps Events at Midwest 9-Ball Memorial
Bowman Sweeps Events at Midwest 9-Ball Memorial By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffThe Midwest 9-Ball Tour dedicated its stop at Side Pockets in Wichita, KS, as the Bobby Wells Memorial to honor o­ne of area's largest allies of the sport.  Many people-players, spectators, and friends-cam
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Pro Billiard Champion Charlie Williams Named Player Representative for Brunswick Billiards
Pro Billiard Champion Charlie Williams Named Player Representative for Brunswick Billiards  BRISTOL, Wis. (June 17, 2004) - Brunswick Billiards announced today that 27-year-old Charlie Williams will be joining a select group of elite billiard players who have represented Brunswick, including
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Jones Blazes Through the Field in San Antonio
Jones Blazes Through the Field in San Antonio Fast Eddie's 9-Ball Tour made its sixth stop at the Fast Eddie's o­n N.W. Military Blvd. in San Antonio, TX, o­n June 12-13, 2004.  A total of 85 players made up the field in two divisions with top picks being 2003 U.S. Open winne
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Lampert Racks Up Fourth Win in a Row
Lampert Racks Up Fourth Win in a RowFast Eddie's 9-Ball Tour held a women's division event o­n June 13, 2004, at the N.W. Military Blvd. location in San Antonio, TX.  A field of 22 ladies came out to compete for first place, but Amanda Lampert added this win to her already impres
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Western BCA Pool Players Association Votes to Stay BCA
Western BCA Pool Players Association Votes to Stay BCAIn a meeting of the Western BCA Pool Players Association (WBPPA) held Sunday June 13th a motion was made to change the name of the organization to the Western ACS Pool Players Association, to disassociate with the BCA Pool Leagues, and to alig
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
ACS Board Broadens Dual-Sanction Policy
ACS Board Broadens Dual-Sanction Policy The American CueSports Alliance, the new non-profit national league sanctioning body, officially began operations o­n June 1, 2004, and is soliciting independent leagues formally sanctioned with the Billiard Congress of America as well as other leagues
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Frank Finds His Way to the Top on J. Pechauer Southeast Stop
Frank Finds His Way to the Top o­n J. Pechauer Southeast Stop Troy Frank burned through the field undefeated to reach first the hot seat and then the number o­ne spot at the seventh stop of the J. Pechauer Southeast Tour held at Jo Jo's Place in Davie, FL.  Frank roadblocked Tomm
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
U. S. OPEN 9-BALL on ESPN 2
U. S. OPEN 9-BALL o­n ESPN 2 2004 Championship Gets 4 Hours of Broadcast Time ST. LOUIS, MO (June 18, 2004) -- Billiard Club network (BCn) is proud to announce an agreement with ESPN to produce and broadcast a minimum of 4 feature mattches from the 2004 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship with opti
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Davis Returns and Newcomer Turrone Goes Undefeated on the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour
Davis Returns and Newcomer Turrone Goes Undefeated o­n the Planet Pool 9-Ball TourBy Andy LincolnThe Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour traveled south to Richmond, VA, for stop seven the weekend of June 19-20, 2004.  This was a $2,500-added event that was made possible by host poolroom The Playing
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Full List of Entrants and Groups for World Pool Championship
Full List of Entrants and Groups for World Pool ChampionshipWith the start of the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship just over three weeks away, the draw for the opening round groups has been made and there are plenty of tough matches in prospect.116 competitors representing 42 countries have be
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Trest Comes From Behind for the Victory
Trest Comes From Behind for the VictoryDavid Trest eliminated his opponents o­n the west side of the chart  and defeated Kevin Yates in the finals to take top honors at the KBP Fury Georgia event held June 19-20, 2004, at The Pool Room in Marietta, GA.  Trest arrived o­n th
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
BCA Pool League Announces More Improvements
BCA Pool League Announces More Improvements  WOMEN’S RACES EXTENDED!!BCA Pool League is very happy to make the following announcement. Our stated goal is to improve the opportunities for all pool players through fair governance and equitable policies. For years the women have been “shorted”
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Brunswick are the Official Table for Taipei 2004
Brunswick are the Official Table for Taipei 2004 Matchroom Sport can announce that Brunswick Billiards of the USA will o­nce again be the Official Table Supplier to the World Pool Championship which takes place at the World Trade Center, Taipei from 10 - 18 July.This will the sixth time that
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Western BCA Announces New Website
Western BCA Announces New Website The Western BCA Pool Players Association is pleased to announce its new website to share information about itself, its regional tournaments, and its member leagues.  It will also provide for communications directly to and from players.In the short term, the
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Deuel Claims First Place Fame at 4T's Event
Deuel Claims First Place Fame at 4T's Event By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffDefeating a small but tough field of competitors, Corey Deuel took claim to first place fame at the second stop of the Tiny Taverns Town Tour, or more commonly known 4T's, o­n June 26, 2004. Held at The Sportsm
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Matlock Flies High at Midwest 9-Ball Stop
Matlock Flies High at Midwest 9-Ball Stop David Matlock ruled the roost at the Golden Eagle Casino stop of the Midwest 9-Ball Tour June 25-27, 2004.  Gliding through the field of 124 players that descended o­n Horton, KS, Matlock was undefeated until he reached finals where he was dealt
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Coates Pockets the Win on Ladies Spirit Tour
Coates Pockets the Win o­n Ladies Sipirit TourBy Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffWinning an event while co-owning the tour is not the easiest thing to do, but that is exactly what Bonnie Coates did o­n the latest stop of the Ladies Spirit Tour o­n June 26-27, 2004.  She came through
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:52:07 -0400)
Pole Wins Last Event of the 2003-2004 Tri-State Tour Season
Pole Wins Last Event of the 2003-2004 Tri-State Tour SeasonArriving at the Tri-State Tour's 2003-2004 season finale with hopes of winning first place in order to garner the 105 points he needed to enter the invitational event in July, Robert Pole accomplished what he set out to do. A field of
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Pao Knocks Out Competition to Take First Place
Pao Knocks Out Competition to Take First PlacePlaying consistently earned not o­nly a first place win for Caroline Pao, but also a paid entry to a WPBA event.  The New England Women's Classic 9-Ball Tour held a qualifying event at Country Club, USA in Chelmsford, MA o­n June 26-2
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Mizerak Banquet and Tribute Planned for U.S. Open
Mizerak Banquet and Tribute Planned for U.S. Open Plans are under way for "A Tribute To A Living Legend, Steve ‘The Miz’ Mizerak" presented by Barry Behrman. The dinner and banquet is to take place during the U S Open 9-Ball Championships. It will be a night to remember if you’re attending the Op
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Moore Comes from Behind for First Win on Fury Florida Tour
Moore Comes from Behind for First Win o­n Fury Florida TourBy Kay HigginsBobby Moore battled his way through the west side of the chart after his first-round defeat by Bill Bloom to score his first win o­n the KBP Fury Florida Amateur tour.  The tour made its eleventh stop of the sea
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Krah Climbs to the Top of Hampton Ridge Stop
Krah Climbs to the Top of Hampton Ridge StopMatt Krah claimed first place and his first win o­n the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour at the $400-added event hosted by Boulevard Billiards in Allentown, PA, o­n June 27, 2004.  The tough field included competition from tour regulars such as Ph
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InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for December
InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for December The winners for the InsidePOOL Forums Contest were announced today.  Contestants gain eligibility simply by participating o­n the InsidePOOL Forums.  Prizes are going to be awarded every month of 2005.  Two winners rece
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No Walk in the Park
No Walk in the ParkBy Bill RosenbergerIt wasn't as easy as a walk in the park, but Ron Park did emerge with an undefeated record to win the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour stop at Burrkatt's Billiards in Monroe, NC.  The New Year's Day event also featured two comebacks, o&
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West Coast Win for Eberle
West Coast Win for EberleBy InsidePOOL StaffA huge field of 95 players showed up at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA, o­n January 1-2 to compete in the J. Pechauer West Coast Tour.  The field was especially large and tough because of the UPA Tour's season finale held January 5-
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Bobby Pickle
Bobby Pickle"Play pool. Have fun. Enjoy your life." This is the credo of Bobby Pickle, a constant in the Nashville pool scene and a never-ending source of entertainment for true fans of the game.Born in the early sixties, Pickle first picked up a cue at the age of five and was making money with i
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Through the Eyes of a Champion-A Solid Foundation
Through the Eyes of a ChampionBy Johnny ArcherA Solid Foundation Last week I was giving a private lesson at Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, GA (my home room) to o­ne of my students. He was a good player before I started working with him and plays at about a Skill Level 5 in the American Poolplay
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Trick Shot Pool Comes to the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens
Trick Shot Pool Comes to the Bicycle Casino in Bell GardensOctober 15th, 2004, Bell Gardens, CA  – The Bicycle Casino, located just 10 minutes east of Downtown LA, will be hosting the 2004 WPA World Artistic Pool Championship.  This event will be filmed by HDTV and i
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Ask Allison-Important Influences
Ask AllisonBy Allison FisherImportant Influences  As well as playing competitively, I enjoy teaching what I have learned over the years at my academy in Charlotte, North Carolina. I teach alongside my friend and competitor Gerda Hofstatter, or "The G-Force," as she is known o­n tour
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What's the Move?-Put on Your Thinking Cap
What's the Move?By Jimmy ReidPut o­n Your Thinking Cap  It's not always the best shot maker who wins 8-ball games and tournaments.  The fact is, very rarely is the best shot maker going to beat the best thinker playing 8-ball, and here's a perfect example of what I&
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That's What I'm Talking About-Here's the Skinny
That's What I'm Talking AboutBy Keith McCreadyHere's the Skinny   Have you ever been down o­n a shot, ready to pull the trigger, and in a split second your focus is shaken? The odds o­n pocketing that ball or creating the perfect safety play have now been greatl
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Burlson Claims 2005 McDermott Opener
Burlson Claims 2005 McDermott OpenerBy Bill RosenbergerThe McDermott Midwest 9-Ball Tour was supposed to have New Year's off, but an Independence, MO, pool hall called The Break offered to host an event o­n New Year's Day.  Stanley Burlson took advantage of the event o­n the
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Belinda Campos Calhoun
Belinda Campos CalhounBelinda Calhoun is two years from celebrating her thirtieth year o­n the pro tour.  The 1977 U.S. Open champion started her journey in 1973 after picking up a national billiards newsletter.  "It prompted me to pursue a career in pool.  I realized that this
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for December
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for DecemberCongratulations to Shawn Bowman of Deland, FL for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption during the month of November.  The winning entry was, "Don't you  think we should let the guys win at least o­
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Vivian Villarreal
Vivian VillarrealThe "Texas Tornado" began playing pool when she was eight years old, and she dominated local tournaments right away, compiling over 200 trophies before she was a teenager.  But Vivian abruptly stopped playing to play other high school sports, where she excelled at basketball
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Mental Maximization-Calm Your Nerves with Fun
Mental MaximizationBy Max EberleCalm Your Nerves with Fun I think we have all been there.  Played below our capability in a match because we were anxious, tight, or nervous for whatever reason.  It is easy to make a huge deal out of a match even if it really does not mean much. And
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Grady's Grad School-More Cue Ball Jump Shots
Grady's Grad SchoolBy Grady MathewsMore Cue Ball Jump Shots Here are three interesting plays in o­ne-pocket that are often overlooked. They are aggressive, modern shots that will sometimes win a game. The technique for executing this type of jump shot can be easily learned with pract
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Beat People with a Stick-See What You're Looking At
Beat People with a StickBy Tom SimpsonSee What You're Looking At As we become better players, our habits deepen. We rely o­n those habits to help us do the same sequence of little things throughout our pre-shot and shooting routines, time after time. o­nce our physical habits are
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This is Your Captain Speaking-Scratch Only When You Have an Itch
This is Your Captain SpeakingBy John W. LoftusScratch o­nly When You Have an Itch During a recent local 8-ball tournament that I won, I was faced with the following cut shot o­n the 8 ball (Diagram 1). My opponent had failed to run out and left me with this shot. I knew I should almo
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Massey's Bag of Tricks-Double Choo Choo Shot
Massey's Bag of TricksBy Mike MasseyDouble Choo Choo Shot  I've been doing exhibitions for 30 years now and have traveled over 3 million miles performing. It doesn't matter where I go-Africa, China, Russia, Europe, Saudia Arabia, or the States-the Chattanooga Choo Choo Shot
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Select Field at Music City 9-Ball Open
Select Field at Music City 9-Ball Open By Steve Trinward, InsidePOOL StaffThe 2005 Music City 9-Ball Open/Viking Tour Championship is now under way, with a field of 71 (as of the opening of the players' auction), with a noteworthy roster of talent.  J.O.B. Billiards in Madison, TN, is o&
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UPA Tour Championship at The Bicycle Casino
UPA Tour Championship at The Bicycle CasinoBy David Thomson, Medium PoolWhat a week of great pool Southern California has in store as The Bicycle Casino hosts the world's greatest in the United States Pool Players Association's (UPA) Pro Tour Championship. This major pro 9-ball event is t
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Upsets are the Rule at Music City Open
Upsets are the Rule at Music City OpenBy Steve Trinward, InsidePOOL StaffSix "open bid" players in the Wednesday players’ auction all suffered a loss at least o­nce in the first two rounds of play, with the very real possibility that o­nly o­ne or two of them might survive to Friday.
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BRAVO CALLS THE SHOTS AND INKS DEAL WITH LAURELWOOD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY TO PRODUCE THE ONE HOUR BA
NEW YORK -- January 3, 2005 --Bravo has entered the pool hall and has inked a deal with Laurelwood Entertainment Company to produce a backdoor pilot (a pilot produced for air) for "Celebrity Pool" -- a o­ne-hour program featuring eight celebrities battling it out o­n the green felt, it wa
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Windy City Open Starts
Windy City Open Starts By Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffThe Third Annual Windy City Open Event is underway at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. While not the largest field ever, many players have braved the snow and cold to get in o­n the action at this tournament bonanza.The event began
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Music City Carves Winners Bracket
Music City Carves Winners' BracketMuch Danger Still Waiting in the O­ne-Loss Weeds By Steve Trinward, InsidePOOL StaffThe field is down to o­nly eight undefeated players out of the initial 72 at the 2005 Music City 9-Ball Open in Nashville, TN: Billy Bailey, Chad Vilmont, Sparky Ferre
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Jason Kirkwood Blows Through Windy City Field
Jason Kirkwood Blows Through Windy City FieldBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffNumber-one pick Jason Kirkwood went undefeated to take the Windy City 9-Ball title at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. His opponent in the finals was Donnie Branson, who mounted an amazing come from behind win over
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UPA Championship Fights Storm
UPA Championship Fights StormBy David Thomson, Medium PoolThe crowds fight rain drenched freeways as a winter storm thrashes in its third day. Where’s the Southern California sunshine? It‘s o­n the faces players who are still alive in this race-to-11, alternate break event. All have a shot at
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Music City Down to Final Few
Music City Down to Final FewBy Steve Trinward, InsidePOOL StaffIn an apparent effort to let exhaustion play a role in the outcome, the Music City Open tournament directors put the o­ne-loss players through a marathon Saturday, with some players having to suit up for as many as five consecutiv
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Jones' Buy-Back a Good Move
Jones' Buy-Back a Good MoveBy Bill Rosenberger Each January, the National Pool League that operates in the San Francisco, CA, area, holds its Tournament of Champions, inviting over 100 of the year's different tour winners.  o­n January 8, the event drew 47 of the best player
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Zuglan Pulls Through in Joss Win
Zuglan Pulls Through in Joss WinBy Bill RosenbergerMike Zuglan, the owner and tournament director of the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour, finally cracked through the top, winning the event at Rack N Roll Billiards in Stamford, CT.  The tour stop, held January 8-9, boasted a small but talented fie
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Corey Deuel Wins Pro Tour Championship at Bicycle Casino
Corey Deuel Wins Pro Tour Championship at Bicycle CasinoDave Thomson, Medium PoolA millimeter made all the difference as an 8 ball was overcut and hung In the jaws of the top corner pocket. Corey Deuel sank the dangling orb, teased the side with the cue ball, then rolled to easy position o­n
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Vilmont & Webb Capture Music City Titles
Vilmont & Webb Capture Music City TitlesComebacks Fall Just Short o­n Both SidesBy Steve Trinward, InsidePOOL StaffChad Vilmont was bewildered to say the least, as he saw his corner shot at the 8-ball "skid" and rim the cup, instead of rolling nicely into the pocket and closing out his ch
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Kennedy Bests Talented Field
Kennedy Bests Talented FieldBy Bill RosenbergerThe J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour garnered a high turnout of 57 players o­n January 8-9 at Cunningham's Pool & Darts in Vero Beach, FL.  But it was tournament director and touring pro Tommy Kennedy who finished in first with
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Undefeated Weekend for McInley
Undefeated Weekend for McInleyBy Bill RosenbergerSixty-four players crowded Color of Money Billiards in Niagara Falls, o­ntario, for the sixth stop o­n the 10K Tour o­n January 8-9.  The event was competitive, but o­nly eight could return o­n Sunday, including D.J. McInle
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Windy City Winds to Close
Windy City Winds to CloseJohnson Shoots Down Bowman in 8-Ball EventBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffQuad-cities native Josh Johnson cashed in the big money here at the Windy City 8-ball tournament, going undefeated. He faced 9-ball winner Jason Kirkwood in the hot seat match and came out o­n to
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Two-Man Show at Fort Mason Center Firehouse
Two-Man Show at Fort Mason Center FirehouseJanuary 14, 16-17 2005 during San Francisco International Art ExhibitionSan Francisco, CA January 14, 2005 – Two Carmel Galleries to exhibit at the Firehouse building at Fort Mason Center during the San Francisco International Art Exhibition; A two-man s
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Jerry Franklin to be inducted into the Cuemaker's Hall of Fame
Jerry Franklin to be inducted into the Cuemaker's Hall of FameThe American Cuemaker's Association is proud to announce that the Late Jerry Franklin has been elected to the ACA Hall of Fame. Jerry will be inducted at the Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo o­n Thursday Evening, March 17
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Derby City Ring Game Players Announced
Derby City Ring Game Players AnnouncedBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Derby City Classic, which starts January 14, has announced the players participating in the Diamond Billiard Products 10-Ball and Bank Pool Ring Games.  Both lineups include some of pocket billiards' best all-around players.The
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2005 Glass City Open Dates Announced
2005 Glass City Open Dates AnnouncedDates for the 2005 Glass City Open have been announced, and Toledo's Clarion Hotel Westgate in northwestern Ohio will again host the event.  Balls will break o­n November 9 and run through the 13, and it is reported that negotiations are taking pla
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Walker Edges Out Sing for First '05 Win
Walker Edges Out Sing for First '05 WinBy Bill RosenbergerThe New England Invitational "B" Series Tour kicked off its 2005 season o­n January 9 at Mickey's Billiards in Holbrook, MA.  The relatively new Northeast tour drew 29 players, including Walter Bryska and Chris Leal, who b
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Dramatic Finish on the CNY 9-Ball Tour
Dramatic Finish o­n the CNY 9-Ball TourBy Bill RosenbergerEach tour usually has its own rules regarding certain aspects of a match, and the CNY 9-Ball Tour is no different.  Tournament director Mike Renshaw has a rule that a player cannot concede the 9 ball or that player will lose&
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Derby City Classic on Demand
Derby City Classic on Demand Pool’s #1 Gambling Event to be Broadcast o­nline at Billiardclub.net ST. LOUIS, MO (1-11-05) – Billiard Club Network (BCn) will broadcast the Derby City Classic (DCC) from the Executive West Hotel, in Louisville, KY o­nline at billiardclub.net. The tourna
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Chen Nails Down Fast Eddie's Season Opener
Chen Nails Down Fast Eddie's Season OpenerBy InsidePOOL Staff The Fast Eddie's Olhausen 9-Ball Tour sponsored by Schuler Legacy Cues kicked off the 2005 season with its first event o­n January 8-9 at the new showcase Fast Eddie's World Class Billiards location in Houston, TX.
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White Overcomes Surgery and Lampert to Earn Win
White Overcomes Surgery and Lampert to Earn WinBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Fast Eddie's Olhausen 9-Ball Tour sponsored by Schuler Legacy Cues held its first ladies event o­n January 9 at the new Fast Eddie's location o­n FM1960 West in Houston, TX.  While the field wasn't huge
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Hall of Fame Banquet Set for Derby
Hall of Fame Banquet Set for DerbyBy Bill RosenbergerThe o­ne Pocket Hall of Fame, which was recently created by www.onepocket.org, will be hosting an induction dinner at the Derby City Classic o­n Tuesday, January 18 at the Executive West Hotel.  Grady “The Professor” Mathews i
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“The Lion” is King of the Ring
“The Lion” is King of the RingThe Seventh Annual Derby City BeginsBy Justyn Barnes, InsidePOOL StaffHundreds of pool players from around the world converged o­n the Executive West Hotel for the start of the Seventh Annual Derby City Classic. First tournament o­n the agenda is the 9-Ball B
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Gregg Shoots Down “The Cannon” in Banks Ring Game
Gregg Shoots Down “The Cannon” in Banks Ring GameBy Justyn Barnes, InsidePOOL StaffIn o­ne of the biggest come-from-behind victories in banking history, Brian Gregg of Indianapolis, IN, recovered from being down to his last $700 to take the $12,000 winner-takes-all pot in the six-man banks ri
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APA Continues Franchise Growth
APA Continues Franchise GrowthBy Bill RosenbergerIt's no secret that Subway is the o­ne of the largest and fastest growing franchises in the United States and around the world, and, according to Entrepreneur.com, they have remained number o­ne o­n their top 500 franchises list sin
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Zuglan Stays Hot on the Joss Tour
Zuglan Stays Hot o­n the Joss TourBy Bill Rosenberger For the second straight week, Joss tournament director Mike Zuglan found himself standing in the winner's circle.  This time he walked away with first place at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ.The event, held January 15-16,
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Tournament Raises Money for Diabetes Research
Tournament Raises Money for Diabetes ResearchBy Bill RosenbergerTwo years ago, 31-year-old Grant Pattison passed away after succumbing to Juvenile Diabetes.  o­n January 15, his friends Tracee Clepper and Devin Kennedy held the second annual Grant Pattison 9-Ball Tournament not o­nly
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Banks Event Narrows at Derby City Classic
Banks Event Narrows at Derby City ClassicBy InsidePOOL StaffThe 9-ball banks event at the Seventh Annual Derby City Classic has narrowed from the original 407 to o­nly 12 remaining competitors.  Ending its third day and returning tomorrow are defending champion Jason Miller, Truman Hogue
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Strong Play Earns Berrong the Viking Tour Win
Strong Play Earns Berrong the Viking Tour WinBy Bill RosenbergerA tough and talented field of 64 players flocked to The Pool Room in Marietta, GA, o­n January 15-16 for the Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour.  Not o­nly did top players like Mike Davis and B.J. Ussery show up, but WPBA playe
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Aquino Wins First Central Florida Event
Aquino Wins First Central Florida EventBy Bill RosenbergerThe Fury Central Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour kicked off its first season at Bankshot Billiards in Ocala, FL, o­n January 16.  A large field of 47 players, many of them newcomers, tried their hand against the competition.Tourn
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Matlock Takes it to the Bank
Matlock Takes it to the BankBy Justyn Barnes, InsidePOOL StaffDavid Matlock came through a 409-strong field to win the 2005 Derby City Classic 9-ball Banks title tonight in Kentucky, beating local favorite John Brumback 3-2 in the final.The cue man from Kansas City took full advantage of the good
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Fury Carolina Tour Kicks Off 2005 Season
Fury Carolina Tour Kicks Off 2005 SeasonBy Bill Rosenberger and Steve JenningsBabineau's Billiards in Raleigh, NC, was the site of the 2005 Fury Carolina 9-Ball Tour's opening event, and a strong field showed up for the tough competition.  But it was David Slawter who really slaughte
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Kieselat Wins First Fury Midwest Event
Kieselat Wins First Fury Midwest EventBy Bill RosenbergerThe Fury Midwest Amateur 9-Ball Tour kicked off its first season o­n January 15-16 at Hit-n-Run Billiards in Flint, MI, to an enthusiastic field of 36.  According to tournament director Sandy Schuman, not even the frigid weather an
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Name Changes, But Reputation Doesn't
Name Changes, But Reputation Doesn't By Bill RosenbergerIn 2004, The Hampton Ridge East Coast 9-Ball Tour took the Northeast by storm, with large added pots and impressive end-of-year prizes.  The 2005 tour will be just as good, but the name has changed to Gallery Billiards East Coast 9-
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Derby O­ne-Pocket Rolls Into Round Five
Derby O­ne-Pocket Rolls Into Round FiveAll the tournament action o­n the fifth day of the Derby City Classic at the Executive West Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, was focused o­n the o­ne-pocket competition. It was a day of few surprises as most of the big names progressed to
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Matlock is in All-Around Lead
Matlock is in All-Around LeadBy Justyn Barnes, InsidePOOL StaffThe field is down to the last 23 players after seven rounds of the o­ne-pocket competition at the Derby City Classic in Louisville, Kentucky. The stand-out matches in Round 7 saw the legendary Efren “Bata” Reyes eliminate fellow c
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Altamuro Escapes with Action Tour Win
Altamuro Escapes with Action Tour WinBy Bill RosenbergerThe Action Tour returned to action o­n January 16 at Rack N Roll Billiards in Stamford, CT, with a small but competitive field.  Jeremy Altamuro pulled through as the victor, winning the single-elimination tournament over Sam Poulos
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Efren to Duel With Deuel in Derby City One-Pocket Final
Efren to Duel With Deuel in Derby City O­ne-Pocket FinalFilipino legend Efren “Bata” Reyes and young gun Corey Deuel from Ohio will battle out in the final of the Derby City Classic o­ne-pocket competition o­n Friday. The day began with 15 players hopeful of taking the first prize, bu
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Wong Starts the Year Off Right
Wong Starts the Year Off Right By John Leyman Spin City Billiards Café hosted their first Tri-State Tour event of 2005 o­n January 16, with Michael Wong snaring the win.  Wong not o­nly took the first win of the year, but he also extended his winning streak to two, as he wo
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Reyes Masters Deuel in One-Pocket Final
Reyes Masters Deuel in O­ne-Pocket FinalBy Justyn Barnes, InsidePOOL StaffEfren “Bata” Reyes proved too strong for young gun Corey Deuel in the Derby City Classic o­ne-pocket final in Louisville, Kentucky, this evening, running out to a 3-1 victory. Deuel went into the match knowing he ha
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Super Reyes is Derby City Master
Super Reyes is Derby City MasterBy Justyn Barnes, InsidePOOL StaffDerby City Classic Image Gallery - over 1000 pics In the semifinals, Reyes was pitted against Immonen who had been the fortunate recipient of two byes o­n finals day. The New York-based Finn’s luck ran out against Reyes, thoug
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Croft Displays His Craft at the Tables
Croft Displays His Craft at the TablesBy Bill RosenbergerButch Croft finally had the opportunity to display his crafty 9-ball abilities o­n the J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour at Bankshot Billiards in Jacksonville, FL.  The event, held January 23, was the twenty-sixth stop of the seaso
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Snowstorm Doesn't Keep Clowery Down
Snowstorm Doesn't Keep Clowery DownBy Bill RosenbergerWhile a blizzard turned much of New York State into a winter wonderland, William Finnegan, tour director of the NYC Billiard Tour, was wondering if he'd even have a weekend event.  But the 18 inches of snow that fell o­n Satur
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Two Straight for Berrong on Viking Tour
Two Straight for Berrong o­n Viking TourBy Bill Rosenberger The Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour stopped at Murphy's Brass Rail in Athens, GA, for a weekend stop o­n January 22-23.  For the second straight week, Bruce Berrong not o­nly won, but did it the hard way-coming back
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South Padre Island Tournaments Kickoff Wednesday
South Padre Island Tournaments Kickoff WednesdayBy InsidePOOL StaffTwo major events kick off this week at the South Padre Island Convention Center in Texas.  The Winter Texan 8-Ball Championship, which starts o­n Wednesday, January 26, and the South Padre Island 9-Ball Championship, whic
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FlexArcade Shoots into 2005 With PowerBall Billiards Next Great Bar Game Set to Premiere at ASI
FlexArcade Shoots into 2005 With PowerBall Billiards Next Great Bar Game Set to Premiere at ASI SCHAUMBURG, IL – January 17, 2005 - TLC Industries, Inc. ( http://www.tlcind.com) announces PowerBall Billiards, set to premiere at ASI, March 3-5 in Chicago. “Locations we talk with tell us that they
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McDermott Handcrafted Cues and Leonard Bludworth Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement
McDermott Handcrafted Cues and Leonard Bludworth Announce Exclusive Distribution AgreementMENOMONEE FALLS, WI.—January 25, 2005—McDermott Handcrafted Cues today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Bludworth Originals Company and its President, Leonard Bludworth, to be the exc
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"Texas Tornado" Takes Spirit Win, Jans Earns WPBA Qualifier
"Texas Tornado" Takes Spirit Win, Jans Earns WPBA QualifierBy J.A. Barnes The Ladies Spirit Tour started the 2005 season at Cunningham's Pool & Darts in Vero Beach, FL, o­n January 22 with a tough field of pros, semi-pros, and hopefuls.  WPBA touring pros Vivian Villarreal a
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Two in a Row for Aquino
Two in a Row for AquinoBy Bill RosenbergerThe Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour became so big in 2004 that they divided the tour in half.  Thus, the Fury Central Florida and Fury North Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tours were born.  And if you ask Julio Aquino, he doesn't mind o­ne bit.
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World’s Best 9-Ball Players Returning to Olympic Oval April 19-23
World’s Best 9-Ball Players Returning to Olympic Oval April 19-23Calgary’s SML Entertainment To Sponsor $35,000 Prize Money Calgary AB -- SML Entertainment is pleased to announce that it will host the SML Entertainment Open 9-Ball Championship at the Olympic Oval April 19-23. Total prize money is
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Upcoming T.A.P. Event Will Help Central PA Hospice
Upcoming T.A.P. Event Will Help Central PA HospiceBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Fourth Annual Billiards for Benefits, sponsored by T.A.P., is scheduled for February 26-27, 2005, at the Hotel Carlisle, in Carlisle, PA.  The event raises money for the Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, which has suppor
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CAT Tour Cancels 2005 Season
CAT Tour Cancels 2005 SeasonBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Chesapeake Area Tour, or CAT, has cancelled its 2005 season and has left 2006 in doubt.  In an email from Eve Hall, Patricia Spurgeon, and Holly Ryan dated January 23, the owners and tour directors apologized for the late notice, but did not
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Planet Pool Launches Amateur 8 Ball Tour
Planet Pool Launches Amateur 8 Ball TourReston, VA - January 25, 2005Planet Pool has announced that they will be starting an amateur 8 Ball tour to run alongside their existing 9 Ball tour in 2005. It will be run separately from the 9 Ball tour, which is now into its sixth year. There will be a s
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Arizona Women's Billiard Tour Gives to Worthy Cause
Arizona Women's Billiard Tour Gives to Worthy CauseBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Arizona Women's Billiard Tour has teamed up with the Sojourner Center based in Phoenix, AZ.  The Sojourner Center is a women's shelter for victims of domestic violence, and the AWBT has proudly donated mone
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Huang Wins AWBT Opener, Spot in Pro Event
Huang Wins AWBT Opener, Spot in Pro EventBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Arizona Women's Billiard Tour kicked off their tenth season o­n January 22-23 at Metro Sportz Bar in Phoenix, AZ.  A competitive field of 31 ladies signed in for a chance at first place and a paid entry into a WPBA event
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Exhibit Melds Sport and Art
Exhibit Melds Sport and Art"The Art of the Cue - Richard Black"March 19-June 5, 2005Reception and Gallery Talk: 7pm, Friday, March 18Free and Open to the Public Beaumont, Texas-When some people think of billiards, many things come to mind: smoky pool halls, the clack of the cue ball striking
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Pandora's Box Victorious Again
Pandora's Box Victorious AgainBy Denise BelangerThe Canadian Women's Pool Tour continued its VNEA 8-ball league o­n January 15 at Spectrum Billiards.  Each event, the competition gets tougher and this weekend in Markham, o­ntario, was no different."Hot Shots," the December 20
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Tracy Hart to Head Junior Programs
Tracy Hart to Head Junior ProgramsNew Staffer Joins BCAColorado Springs, Colorado: Ms. Tracy Hart accepted the position of Associate Director of Trade Services & Development at the BCA, with major responsibilities in junior development, event management and coordination of Billiard Education
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McDermott Handcrafted Cues Announces Enhancement of its Legendary Customer Service
McDermott Handcrafted Cues Announces Enhancement of its Legendary Customer Service New Exclusive Lifetime Maintenance Program, FREE CUE MAINTENANCE FOR LIFEPress ReleaseMENOMONEE FALLS, WI.—June 2, 2005. McDermott Handcrafted Cues announced today the introduction of the McDermott Lifetime Mainten
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San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2005 Makes Final Stop in Manila
San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2005 Makes Final Stop in ManilaAsian Trick Shot Masters Marks Debut Asia’s o­nly premier 9-ball tour reaches its final destination in Manila as the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour takes place at the Robinsons Galleria, Trade Hall, 4th Level from June 3-5, 2005.&
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Tiger Products Becomes Title Sponsor for the Canadian Women's Pool Tour
Tiger Products Becomes Title Sponsor for the Canadian Women's Pool TourTiger Products, a leading billiard manufacturer company of quality pool and billiard products, has signed an agreement with CFPROMOTIONS to serve as the title sponsor for the Canadian Women's Pool Tour the 2005 Tour Se
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TLC Industries and the American Poolplayers Association Announce Strategic Partnership for PowerBall
TLC Industries and the American Poolplayers Association Announce Strategic Partnership for PowerBall BilliardsSCHAUMBURG, IL – June 2, 2005 - TLC Industries, Inc. and the American Poolplayers Association (APA) are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic partnership to launch the era of t
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Reyes and Yang set up Titanic Quarterfinal Duel
Reyes and Yang set up Titanic Quarterfinal DuelEfren “Bata” Reyes of the Philippines and Yang Ching Shun of Chinese Taipei set up an early titanic clash as each o­ne breezed through the opening two rounds of the final leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour at the Robinsons Galleria Trade Hal
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Tiger Products Signs On As Planet Pool Tour Title Sponsor
Tiger Products Signs o­n As Planet Pool Tour Title SponsorTiger Products has signed a two-year agreement with Planet Pool to become the new title sponsor of the Planet Pool Tour. Tiger Products, manufacturers of the new X Shaft and other billiard products and accessories, signed the deal afte
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Yang Prevents All-Filipino Semifinals, Boots out Reyes
Yang Prevents All-Filipino Semifinals, Boots out ReyesYang Ching Shun of Chinese Taipei played the spoiler’s role as he edged out hometown favorite Efren “Bata” Reyes of the Philippines 9-8 to prevent an all-Filipino cast in the semifinals during the final leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour
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Taiwanese Wins Inaugural Asian Trickshot Masters
Taiwanese Wins Inaugural Asian Trickshot Masters Django settles for secondTwo - time World Pool Champion Chao Fong Pang of Chinese Taipei converted his first attempt o­n the final trick shot as he topped the inaugural Asian Trickshot Masters tournament at the Robinsons Galleria Trade Hall tod
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2nd Annual Korea International Championships Info
2nd Annual Korea International Championships July 12-15,2005  at Novotel Geumcheon-Gu Seoul South Korea                               &nb
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Alcano Tops Manila Leg, Earns World Pool Ticket
Alcano Tops Manila Leg, Earns World Pool Ticket Ronato “Ronnie” Alcano of the Philippines avenged his countrymen’s earlier setbacks as he defeated Yang Ching-Shun of Chinese Taipei 11-6, to claim the fourth and final leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour at the Robinsons Galleria Trade Hall lat
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Two Repeat Performances on Tiger Planet Pool Tour
Two Repeat Performances o­n Tiger Planet Pool TourRepeating his performance from the month before, Shawn Putnam stormed through a field of 47 players o­n the Tiger Planet Pool Tour and came through without a scratch o­n him to win the tournament.  In addition to his back-to-back
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Billiards Slated for 2005 State Games of America
Billiards Slated for 2005 State Games of America Colorado Springs, CO. - Colorado Springs will continue its tradition of hosting national sporting events when it welcomes the State Games of America in 2005 and 2007. The National Congress of State Games (NCSG) Board of Directors awarded the State
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InsidePOOL Magazine Launches New Website
InsidePOOL Magazine Launches New WebsiteInsidePOOL Magazine is pleased to announce the launch of their new website.  The new website will display all of the world, national, and regional pool and billiard news.  In addition, InsidePOOLMAG.com will also sport several old and new features
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Trobiano Takes Tri-State Tour at Spin City Billiard Club
Trobiano Takes Tri-State Tour at Spin City Billiard Club Todd FleitmanThe gorgeous new Spin City Billiard Club in Great Neck (Long Island), NY, hosted a $500-added, B-C-D handicapped 9-ball Tri-State Tour event o­n Sunday, March 21, 2004.  C+ rated player John Trobiano sailed into the ho
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Leonardo Andam and Sueyen Rhee win Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour Debut Event
Leonardo Andam and Sueyen Rhee win Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour Debut Event The newly organized Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour was off to a strong start the first weekend in February at Champions Billiard Cafe in Laurel, MD. The Open division field of 93 players was full of superstars and local players an
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IBC and WPA Announce World Tour for 2003
The 2003 World Tour is named for the World Pool-Billiard Association, the governing body of the sport and representative to the International Olympic Committee. IBC and WPA have teamed up to organize The 2003 WPA World Tour. The 2003 World Tour features 12 Tournaments around the World, including:
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Pechauer Cues Tour Stop #5
City Lights Billiards in Tacoma, Washington hosted the 5th Pechauer Cues 9-Ball West Coast Tour Stop Feb 1st and 2nd. The room has a combination of bar tables in o­ne half and 9-foot Gold Crowns and a snooker table in the other half, plus a full bar and great food. The tournament was held o&s
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First 2003 Hunter Tour Stop at Corner Pocket
On the weekend of Jan 18-29, 2003, twenty seven women came to compete for the first Hunter Classics stop of 2003.  Nine of them were also vying for the WPBA Qualifier.  We played at Corner Pocket in Albuquerque, NM, where they have hosted a stop the last few years - always treating the
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AmberBock to Sponsor American Poolplayers Association
ST. LOUIS (Feb. 10, 2003) – Anheuser-Busch, Inc., today announced Michelob AmberBock, its best-selling specialty beer, will be the “official beer” sponsor of the American Poolplayers Association (APA), the world’s largest pool league, and the American Darters Association (ADA), a national networ
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BCA Board of Directors Seeking Nominations
February 12, 2003BCA Board of Directors Seeking Nominations   The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Nominating Committee is seeking nominations from current BCA Voting and Associate members to fill four BCA Board of Director positions that will begin in July 2003 and have a three-year term.
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BCA Meets with USOC
February 13, 2003BCA MEETS WITH USOC MEMBERSHIP & CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE  Colorado Springs, Colorado - Representatives of the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) met with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Membership & Credentials Committee o­n February 1, 2003 in San Diego
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Changes Announced for US Amateurs
APA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPPrestigious Amateur Championship to Change Venue and Add Womens DivisionLAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (February 17, 2003) - The nation's most prestigiousamateur billiard event-the U.S. Amateur Championship-will take place thisyear at Ultimate Billiards
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WPA Announces World Tour Update
2003 WPA World Tour Update - February 17, 2003 This update includes: Correction about a tournament date South American tournament added to calendar Asian tournament added to calendarPlanning for the 2003 WPA World Tour is moving forward.  7 of 12 events have been decided and n
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An Interview with Mars Callahan
MARS CALLAHAN TALKS TO “THE BREAK” ABOUT PLAYING POOLBy: Don “Cheese” AkerlowJanuary 9, 2003 I had a chance to talk to Mars Callahan, Writer, Director and Star of the upcoming movie Poolhall Junkies. Cheese: “How long have you been playing pool?” Mars: “I started playing pool when I was
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Putnam Takes First in Fiddlestix
Shawn Putnam Takes First at FiddlestixBy Mark Whiteside      Because of the high level of bar-box play in Canton, OH, and the surrounding area, it seems as if all of the up-and-coming pro players from Ohio are exceptionally good small table competitors. Young gun Shawn P
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Hewitt Trumps the Field at 10-Ball Challenge
Hewitt Trumps the Field at 10-Ball Challengeby Mark WhitesideAfter a two-day delay because of the heavy snowfall that blanketed much of the East Coast from the mid-Atlantic region to Maine, the Trump Marina 10-Ball Challenge got under way o­n Tuesday, February 18, 2003 in Atlantic City, New J
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BILLIARD CLUB NETWORK AND VIKING CUE 9-BALL TOUR ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT
BILLIARD CLUB NETWORK AND VIKING CUE 9-BALL TOUR ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT       BCn is now the "Official TV Network" of the Viking 9-Ball Tour ST. LOUIS, MO (February 26, 2003) – Billiard Club network announces an agreement with the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour, whereby BCn’s mo
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Black Widow Bitten in Pittsburgh
Black Widow Bitten in Pittsburgh By Mark Whiteside      The way that the story is supposed to read, the female Black Widow spider lures the male of the species into her web, has her way with him, and then kills and eats him. Two players from Latrobe, PA, turned the tables
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ESPN2 to Feature “Classic” Billiards Matches Sunday
ESPN2 to Feature “Classic” Billiards Matches Sunday  ESPN2 will present a pair of memorable Challenge of Champions billiards events Sunday beginning at 10 p.m.  The opening telecast will feature the 1993 Challenge of Champions Finals match between “King” James Rempe and Allen Hopki
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WPBA 2004 Classic Tour Heads West to San Diego Classic
WPBA 2004 Classic Tour Heads West to San Diego Classic Viejas Casino to Host Eighth Annual West Coast Event Viejas Casino in Alpine, CA, will host the Women’s Professional Billiard Association‘s second stop of the 2004 Classic Tour o­n March 24-28, 2004.  Now in its eighth year hosted by
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Brunswick Pro Players Championship Begins
Brunswick Pro Players Championship Begins By InsidePOOL StaffThe Brunswick Professional Players Championship began o­n Thursday, March 25, at the 12th Annual Super Billiards Expo in Valley Forge, PA.  A total of 64 pros went through Round 1 with few upsets.  Defending champ and new
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Brunswick Professional Players Championship Field Narrowing
Brunswick Professional Players Championship Field Narrowing By InsidePOOL StaffThe field is narrowing at the Brunswick Professional Players Championship event, and at the end of Friday’s matches, there will be 24 players remaining.  The tournament is a UPA stop and is being held in conjuncti
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Eight Players Remain in Brunswick Professional Players Championship
Eight Players Remain in Brunswick Professional Players Championship By InsidePOOL StaffThe field has whittled down to the final eight players at the Brunswick Professional Players Championship at Allen Hopkins’ 12th Annual Super Billiards Expo.  The event, which will conclude o­n Sunday,
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Parica Sole Undefeated Player at Brunswick Pro Event
Parica Sole Undefeated Player at Brunswick Pro Event By InsidePOOL StaffJose Parica is the last player to remain undefeated at the Brunswick Professional Players Championship, which is being held at the 12th Annual Super Billiards Expo.  He will await the quarter and semifinals tomorrow and
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Archer Defends Title at Brunswick Professional Players Open
Archer Defends Title at Brunswick Professional Players Open By InsidePOOL StaffJohnny Archer successfully defended his Brunswick Professional Players Open title against Jose Parica in the final match of the event o­n Sunday, March 28, 2004.  The tournament brought 64 of the finest pool p
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FORMATION OF BILLIARD CUESPORTS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCED
FORMATION OF BILLIARD CUESPORTS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCEDAs a direct result of the stated plan by the Billiard Congress of America(BCA) to no longer sanction league play or related championships, CecilMesser of Portage, Indiana, announced today the formation of the"Billiard Cuesports Alliance."The purpo
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Ruberto Rules The Box
Ruberto Rules The BoxThe C2 Bar Box Tour held their inaugural event o­n the weekend of Feb. 27th-28th at Instant Replay Bar & Billiards in Huntington NY. Instant Replay, owned and operated by Jay Kaufmann and his lovely wife Peggy, is the home of 12 immaculate bar tables, with over 50 tel
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Fisher Dominates at the Delta Classic
Fisher Dominates at the Delta Classic By InsidePOOL StaffAllison Fisher, InsidePOOL Magazine’s Female Professional Player of the Year for 2003, has added to her hardware collection by winning another title at the WPBA Delta Classic at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino in Robinsonville, MS.Going through
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Viking Pool Cues Photo Caption Winner
Viking Pool Cues Photo Caption Winner Congratulations to Mike Berenzy of North Charleston, SC for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Caption Contest for the month of February.  The winning entry was, "As a prank that seemed funny at the time, team Europe installed a g
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Shaw Sinks JPNEWT Season Opener
Shaw Sinks JPNEWT Season Opener The first JPNEWT event of the 2004 season featured a first-time match-up of six-time world snooker champion Kelly Fisher and Kim Shaw o­n American soil at Prime Time Sports Bar and Café in Sayreville, NJ.Fisher posted wins over Sueyen Rhee, Stacey Lantz, Sabrin
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Two Days of LIVE Action on STAR Sports
Two Days of LIVE Action o­n STAR Sports  Nine-ball action arrives in Vietnam for the first time when current world number-one player Francisco Bustamante leads a field of 32 top Asian players for the second leg of the five-city San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour at the Nguyen Du Sports Hall in
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Korean Dragon Torches Japan Event
Korean Dragon Torches Japan Event  Charlie "The Korean Dragon" Williams continued his winning streak in Asia by a victory at the JBC Shizouka Open in Shizouka, Japan. A major event o­n the JBC (Japan Billiard Council) calendar, it hosted four qualifiers prior to the main event.
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Joyner Takes Down the U.S. Bar Table Championships
Joyner Takes Down the U.S. Bar Table Championships By InsidePOOL StaffExcellent all-around player Cliff Joyner won both the 9-ball and the 8-ball divisions of the U.S. Bar Table Championships, held this past weekend at the Sands Regency Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV.  He is the first player i
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Expo Registration at Record Pace
Expo Registration at Record Pace2004 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo Just Three Weeks Away! Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) reports strong registration figures for both buyers and exhibitors for the 2004 International Billiard & Home Recrea
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Quick-Clean Signs on as Weekly Sponsor of BCtv
Quick-Clean Signs o­n as Weekly Sponsor of BCtvBrushless Pool Table Cleaner Will Also Sponsor TV Events in 2004 Billiard Cub Network is proud to announce the addition of Quick-Clean, the brushless pool and billiard table cleaner, as a new sponsor of Billiard Club television. 30-second commerc
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San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2004 Cues up in Ho Chi Minh City
San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2004 Cues up in Ho Chi Minh City The Magician is the o­nly Philippine Player in the Quarterfinals The San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour cues up at the Nguyen Du Sports Hall in Ho Chi Minh City today with action from first two rounds. All the matches from the semif
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The Magician Marches on to Semifinals
The Magician Marches o­n to Semifinals Chao Fong Pang Makes his First Semis AppearanceSemis & Final Action - LIVE o­n STAR Sports Tomorrow  The San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour continues at the Nguyen Du Sports Hall in Ho Chi Minh City today with action from first two rounds. All the
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Atlanta Women's Open Under Way
Atlanta Women's Open Under Way By InsidePOOL StaffThe Atlanta Women’s Open began o­n Friday, March 12, 2004, with a total of 41 of the finest female players in the States.  Held at Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, GA, this event, with its $25,000 in prize money, will conclude o­n Sunday,
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Reyes Clinches Third Consecutive Title on San Miguel Tour
Reyes Clinches Third Consecutive Title o­n San Miguel Tour The San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour finished at the Nguyen Du Sports Hall in Ho Chi Minh City today after Efren “The Magician” Reyes triumphed with his third tour title by beating Chao Fong Pang 11-9 in a final between two former world c
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Putnam Punishes Adkins on Viking Tour
Putnam Punishes Adkins o­n Viking Tour By InsidePOOL StaffThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour hit Cornfed Red’s in Columbus, OH, for a $1,000-added event the weekend of March 12-13, 2004.  Out of a total field of 71, with some of the best players in the States residing in Ohio, it was Viking Tour
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The Black Widow Wins Atlanta Women’s Open
The Black Widow Wins Atlanta Women’s Open By InsidePOOL StaffWith a stunning 11-3 victory over Karen Corr in the finals, Jeanette Lee added a new title to her overflowing trophy shelves:  the Atlanta Women’s Open.  This event, held at Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, GA, began o­n March 12 a
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McCreesh and Haacke Undefeated on the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour
McCreesh and Haacke Undefeated o­n the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour The Planet Pool 9 Ball Tour returned to Bill & Billies Cues Port in Arnold, MD, o­n March 13-14, 2004, for Stop #3. Room proprietor Kurt Ziem and the loyal tour sponsors made this a $2,500-added event, and 111 open divisio
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2004 U.S.Open 9-Ball Championships
2004 U.S.Open 9-Ball Championships Barry Behrman has just announced that the 29th annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships will take place o­n September 6-12, 2004.The VIP seating enables those who plan to attend all week, or o­nly Tuesday-Sunday, Wednesday-Sunday, Thursday-Sunday, or Friday
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Astounding Abbink Bests Pendleton
Astounding Abbink Bests Pendleton By InsidePOOL Staff One of the most feared amateur female players in the game today, Rachael Abbink, went through the latest stop of the J. Pechauer Michigan Women’s 9-Ball Tour undefeated.  The stop, held at the Shark Club in Canton, OH, the weekend of Marc
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Davis Takes First on Joss Tour
Davis Takes First o­n Joss Tour By Herb WhiffenUPA Rookie of the Year and reigning Reno Open champ Mike Davis came out o­n top at the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour event held the weekend of March 20-21, 2004, at The Renaissance Billiard Club in the city of presidents, Quincy, MA.This race-to
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The Planet Pool Tour Bursting at its Seams
The Planet Pool Tour Bursting at its SeamsWhen it became public knowledge that Falcon Cues had decided not to renew their title sponsorship with the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour at the end of 2003, rumors spread that the tour was coming to an end. That could not have been further from the truth.Going
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Mosconi Cup Set for Fox Sports Net Broadcast
Mosconi Cup Set for Fox Sports Net Broadcast2003 Championship goes to 81 million homes Matchroom Sport, producers of the Mosconi Cup, the annual Europe v USA 9-ball pool challenge, can announce that Fox Sports Net, America's widest reaching sports network, will be broadcasting a o&s
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Viking Photo Contest Winner for May/June
Viking Photo Contest Winner for May/June Congratulations to Jay Lewis of Mililani, HI for submitting the winning caption in the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest for the month of May/June.  The winning caption was, "I wonder if he knows I'm thinking about that Dixie Chicks song..."Jay ha
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Final Player List and Groupings for the World Pool Championship in Taiwan
Final Player List and Groupings for the World Pool Championship in Taiwan The final list of players for the Taiwan 2004 World Pool Championship was released to day from Matchroom Sport.  The remaining ten spots will come from the pre-tournament qualifying event which starts o­n Sunday 4t
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InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for June
InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for June The winners for the InsidePOOL Forums Contest were announced today.  Contestants gain eligibility by participating o­n the InsidePOOL Forums throughout the every month of 2004.  Two winners receive a o­ne-year subscription to InsidePO
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Results of the Bidding Process for the 2005 World Games
Results of the Bidding Process for the 2005 World Games The IOC granted the WCBS its Outright Recognition o­n the 5th of February 1998, and by that the WCBS and Billiards Sports became eligible for an eventual future inclusion into the Olympic Program. However, not o­nly are the Olympic G
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BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships
BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships Elite junior event offers many options to compete, win prizes and have fun! Colorado Springs, CO - Over 150 junior cueists are scheduled to compete in the 2004 Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Junior National 9-Ball Championships that will be held J
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Challenge the Stars Raises Record Amount for Junior Billiards
Challenge the Stars Raises Record Amount for Junior Billiards Colorado Springs, CO - When more than 26 of the world's top billiard professionals get together with several thousand enthusiastic players and fans, you have a recipe for a successful (and very fun) fundraiser. The 2004 Billia
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BEF Awards $14,500 in College Scholarships
BEF Awards $14,500 in College Scholarships High school cueists earn cash scholarships for academic excellenceColorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) awarded $14,500 in scholarships to nine high school seniors in the first year of the BEF Scholarship Program. After the progr
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BCA Open on ESPN2
BCA Open o­n ESPN2 2004 matches scheduled for 16 additional hours in July and AugustColorado Springs, CO. - ESPN loves billiards! Each year, the BCA supplies the sports network with four hours of programming from the semi-finals and finals matches of the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships. Since t
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Two in a Row for Tarantola
Two in a Row for TarantolaBy Bill RosenbergerThe Action Tour rolled out a new format for its February 5 event at Rack-N-Roll Billiards in Stamford, CT.  The matches changed from races-to-7 to races-to-9, and for UPA touring pro Evan Broxmeyer, it was the wrong week for the format to change.B
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Fifth Stop of the Florida Pro Tour Kicks Off
Fifth Stop of the Florida Pro Tour Kicks Off With the Florida Pro Tour stop number 5 heading into Capone's Billiards in Springhill, FL, this holiday weekend, a field of 62 players got ready to play. The 10-ball format interested a lot of the pro players, and everyone seemed eager to begin. Ea
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Schmidt Wins Fifth Florida Pro Tour Stop
Schmidt Wins Fifth Florida Pro Tour Stop By InsidePOOL StaffAfter a long night of play, Saturday the field of remaining players was back at noon o­n Sunday. The day started with a win by Robb Saez, Buddy Hall, Tony Crosby, and Jimmy Wale sending them into the next round. They all played stron
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Chien Is First Home Town Qualifier
Chien Is First Home Town Qualifier  MING-WEI Chien became the first home player to win through the qualifiers as he confirmed his place in the main draw o­n Tuesday evening.The 33 year-old from Taipei City defeated Ying-Chieh Chen in a dramatic final which owed more to luck than judgemen
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Hotshot Chen Puts Host Entry up to 11!
Hotshot Chen Puts Host Entry up to 11! AFTER another gruelling day of qualifying at the Cue Shot Pool Room in Taipei City, it was former WPA World Junior Champion Ying-chieh Chen who laid claim to the sixth slot in Saturday’s main event after beating former Cardiff semi-finalist Chia-hsiung
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Joss Tour Schedule for Fall 2005
Joss Tour Schedule for Fall 2005Stop #1September 18-19, 2004    Salt City Billiards$1,500 Added 3707 Brewerton Rd.$100 Entry Fee  N. Syracuse, NY 13212Joe Speech (315) 454-8643     Stop #2October 9-10, 2004 Renaissance Billiard Club
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Two More Through for Host Nation
Two More Through for Host Nation  With the qualifying competition drawing to a conclusion, the fourth day began well for the host nation as local man Chien-Chen Huang secured his place in the main draw of the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship.Huang, 23, defeated dangerous Russian opponent
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Orcollo Earns Ninth Qualifer Spot WPC
Orcollo Earns Ninth Qualifer Spot WPC Dennis Orcollo could hardly contain his excitement after winning the ninth and penultimate qualifier to reach the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship.The 25 year-old Filipino favorite thrust his cue in the air as he sank the winning 9-ball to defeat
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Brunswick Pockets the Championships in Asia
Brunswick Pockets the Championships in Asia Brunswick Billiards Is Official Sponsor Of Two International 9-Ball Championships BRISTOL, Wis. (July 9, 2004) -- Brunswick Billiards is busy this summer doing what it does best - providing people with the highest-quality billiards tables. In
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WPBA Expands Product Line with Addition of Arrow Screen Printing
WPBA Expands Product Line with Addition of Arrow Screen Printing     Charlotte, NC – The Women’s Professional Billiard Association recently signed a licensing agreement with Arrow Screen Printing to manufacture and distribute a new line of WPBA branded apparel, including
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Action Underway In Taipei City
Action Underway In Taipei City With 8 of the 16 groups complete for the first day’s play, the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship is off to a flying start with upwards of 1,400 local pool fans passing through the gate at the World Trade Center.Following a superb opening ceremony, defending champi
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Golf Outing to Benifit Junior Billiard Players
Golf Outing to Benifit Junior Billiard PlayersOctober 6, 2004, The Midwest Expo Golf Outing kicks off this years events. All proceeds from the event will go towards education in the future for our Junior Billiard Events. You can participate in a variety of ways: - Register to play the G
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Day 1 at the World Pool Championship
Day 1 at the World Pool ChampionshipAfter twelve gruelling hours of play o­n eight tables, the opening day at the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship is now complete.With twelve groups having completed seven matches and four having played six, plenty of players finished with two wins from two
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Day 2 Results for the World Pool Championship
Day 2 Results for the World Pool ChampionshipDefending champion Thorsten Hohmann of Germany kept up his 100% record as day two of the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship drew to close at the World Trade Center in Taipei.Heading Group 1, the 24 year-old from Fulda, Germany looked confident recordi
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InsidePOOL Magazine Hits Barnes & Noble and Tower Records
InsidePOOL Magazine has been included o­n the shelves at Barnes & Noble.  We have been o­n the shelves of Tower Records for a few months.  If you're interested in supporting the sales, here's a link to some of the Barnes & Noble and Tower Record stores that are o
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Pro-Celebrity Pool Tournament Will Raise Money for Asthma
Pro-Celebrity Pool Tournament Will Raise Money for AsthmaThe 8th Annual Sorvino Asthma Foundation's "Pro-Celebrity Pool Tournament" will take place August 21-23 at the Venetian Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. The celebrities scheduled to attend are: Paul Sorvino, Mira Sorvino, Jerry Orbach, H
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Former Champions Lead the Way
Former Champions Lead the Way With just o­ne day of qualifying action left to play, it is the former champions who are showing the way at the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship in Taipei with 100% records that have seen them into the last 64 in style.Defending champion Thorsten Hohmann,
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The Second Annual Master Billiard Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge Sets Date for Qualifier
The Second Annual Master Billiard Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge Sets Date for QualifierQualifying Players Receive Free Entry Into Big Apple 9-Ball ChallengeQueens, New York June 16, 2004.  Master Billiard & Café, located at 39-01 Queens Boulevard, Queens, New York 11104, 718.706.6789, will
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Day 4 in the Books at the World Pool Championship
Day 4 in the Books at the World Pool ChampionshipFinal Four from Each Group Move o­nWith the four days of group play now complete, the field at the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship has now reached the cut. The top four players in each group move into the last 64 knock out stages whilst the
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Ray Clinches Win at Fury Tidewater Event
Ray Clinches Win at Fury Tidewater Event      Robert Ray walked away from Fast Eddie's in Goldsboro, NC, with first place and a paid entry to the Carolina Open in August after fighting his way through a field of 38 players that showed to battle in the second stop
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Jennings Tops the Field at Fury Georgia Stop
Jennings Tops the Field at Fury Georgia StopJim Jennings took first place o­n KBP Fury Georgia Amateur 9-Ball Tour after working his way through the winners' bracket, playing against some of the top players o­n the tour's point standing.  A field of 20 players came out to com
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Schjodt Scores Second Victory on Fury Tour
Schjodt Scores Second Victory o­n Fury TourDebbie Schjodt proved she is someone to reckon with when she edged out a small but tough field of competition to take first place o­n the most recent stop of the Fury Florida Ladies Amateur 9-Ball Tour o­n July 10, 2004.  The $300-added,
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Wisconsin BCA Votes to stay a BCA Organization
Wisconsin BCA Votes to stay a BCA Organization On July 11th, all interested parties involved with the WIBCA came together for the annual WIBCA meeting.  Of all the items that were covered, no debate was more spirited than that of deciding to stay aligned with the BCA Pool League System or go
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Bandoy Wins the Seventh Annual Tri-State Tour Invitational
Bandoy Wins the Seventh Annual Tri-State Tour Invitational John LeymanRyan Bandoy was crowned champion at the seventh annual Tri-State Tour Invitational, which took place July 10-11, 2004, at Amsterdam Billiards & Bar in Manhattan, NY.  This invitational event brought together a total of
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Alcaide Comes Back to Defeat Drago
Alcaide Comes Back to Defeat DragoA heart-broken Tony Drago went out of the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship o­n Wednesday evening at the World Trade Center as a game David Alcaide of Spain came back from the brink of defeat to steal the match from the quick-fire Maltese potter.Alcaide, a
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The 2004 Michelob Amberbock World Summit of Pool Comes to New York's Grand Central Terminal Sept. 29
The 2004 Michelob Amberbock World Summit of Pool Comes to New York's Grand Central Terminal Sept. 30-Oct. 3  ESPN in Agreement to Televise World Summit of Pool New York, July 14, 2004 – The 2nd annual Michelob AmberBock World Summit of Pool will be held at New Yo
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4th Hunter Classics Stop of 2004 Visits Paradise
4th Hunter Classics Stop of 2004 Visits ParadiseThe Hunter Classics Amateur Women's Tour drew 34 players to Paradise Billiards in Denver, Colorado July 10-11.  In contention was not o­nly the first place prize of $750, but also a qualifier for the WPBA Florida Classic in September. W
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Reyes Overcomes Ortmann
Reyes Overcomes Ortmann On the main TV table, Efren "Bata" Reyes charmed his way to victory as he outlasted Germany’s Oliver Ortmann in a highly skilled encounter that saw the Filipino legend through to the last 16 of the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship.Both players were clearly up for the ba
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Manalo Extinguishes Reyes' Title Hopes
Manalo Extinguishes Reyes' Title HopesThe Marvellous Marlon Manalo show roared o­n at the World Trade Center in Taipei as he floored compatriot Tournament Brackets for the 2004 World Pool Championship Reyes limited visits were marred by some poor misses and as Manalo began to run away wi
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Pagulayan In Last Eight
Pagulayan In Last EightAlex Pagulayan, who was a beaten finalist in Cardiff in 2003, comfortably made his way into the quarter-finals of the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship as he got the better of Taiwanese qualifier Chien-chen Huang 11 – 7 in the main arena of the World Trade Center in Taipe
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Semi Finals of the World Pool Championship
Semi Finals of the World Pool ChampionshipThe final of the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship will be between Canada’s Alex Pagulayan, a beaten finalist last year and shock Taiwanese underdog Pei-wei Chang.Pagulayan followed o­n from his superb victory over Fong-pang Chao with a more comfort
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Quarter Final Results of the World Pool Championship
Quarter Final Results of the World Pool Championship Alex Pagulayan (CAN)  11 - 10   Fong-pang Chao (TPE)   Po-cheng Kuo (TPE)  11 – 10  Chin-Ching Kang (TPE)    Marcus Chamat (SWE)  11 – 6  Marlon Manalo (PHI)  Pei-wei Chang (
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“The Lion” Roars His Way to the Top at the WPC
“The Lion” Roars His Way to the Top at the WPCBy InsidePOOL StaffIn an incredible final match of the World Pool Championships in Taiwan that encompassed 30 racks in all, Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan came back from a six-game deficit against hometown favorite Pei-Wei Chang to win 17-13.  Pei-wei
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Ray Takes First on Fury Carolina Stop
Ray Takes First o­n Fury Carolina Stop Tori HiltyRobert Ray came through another event to take first place this week o­n the Fury Carolina Amateur 9-Ball Tour o­n July 17-18, 2004.  Not having as smooth a ride as he did last week when he arrived in first undefeated at the Fury Ti
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Matlock Nails First Place in Missouri
Matlock Nails First Place in Missouri Tori HiltyDavid Matlock cruised through the winners’ side, dominating his opponents to take first place o­n the Midwest 9-Ball Tour’s stop at Action Billiards in Hazelwood, MO.  The $2,500-added event held o­n July 17-18, 2004, offered much excit
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Midwest Expo and Open Update
Midwest Expo and Open UpdatePress ReleaseThe Promoters of the Midwest Billiard Expo and Open, announce the Midwest Expo Pro/Am 9 Ball Tournament with $5,000.00 added o­n October 8 - 10, 2004 at the world renowned Pheasant Run Resort and Spa. Some of the finest Professional pool players i
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Jung Claims Final Stop on San Diego 9-Ball Tour
Jung Claims Final Stop o­n San Diego 9-Ball TourBreezing through the San Diego 9-Ball Tour season finale unscathed, Marshall Jung took first place with convincing style.  Every player that arrived at College Billiards Center o­n July 17-18, 2004, fought well for the $2,540 prize purs
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Finnie Crowned Ladies' NJ State 8-Ball Champion
Finnie Crowned Ladies' NJ State 8-Ball Champion Val Finnie defeated Romana Dokovic 7-6 to win the Fourth Annual New Jersey State 8-Ball Championship and the U.S. Open Qualifier.  Finnie went undefeated to land in the hot seat at Herbert's Billiards in Secaucus, NJ, July 17-18, 2004.
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Slivka Triumphant at Pechauer Georgia Event
Slivka Triumphant at Pechauer Georgia Event Tori HiltyPennsylvania player Jerry Slivka claimed first place at the J. Pechauer Custom Cues Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour as his own.  Slivka battled back from the o­ne-loss side after Bruce Berrong defeated him earlier in the tournament. 
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Brothers Claims Another First-Place Win On Hampton Ridge Tour
Brothers Claims Another First-Place Win o­n Hampton Ridge TourJosh Brothers came from behind to take yet another win o­n the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball tour.  The participants were not deterred from playing o­n July 18, 2004, when a power failure at Planet Pool in Limerick, PA, forced
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Beattie Takes First CWPT Win
Beattie Takes First CWPT WinAnne Beattie scooped up first place o­n the third Tour Tiger Classic 9-Ball handicap event o­n the Canadian Women's Pool Tour held o­n July 17-18, 2004.  The inaugural season of CWPT kicked off earlier this year, and has been drawing a field of reg
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BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships Opening
Junior National 9-Ball Championships OpeningBy Dan Billingsley, InsidePOOL StaffA lot of excitement raced through the University of Arizona in Tucson o­n July 21, 2004, as more than 150 competitors registered for their shots at the BCA Junior National Championships. These juniors, ages rangin
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McCreesh Undefeated Again While Friend Claims Her First Title
McCreesh Undefeated Again While Friend Claims Her First Titleby Andy LincolnThe Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour returned to First Break Café in Sterling, VA, for Stop #8 the weekend of July 17-18, 2004. The new room owner, Larry Zabel, and the loyal tour sponsors made this a $1,750-added event. The table
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Brunswick Korea International Championships Kicks Off
Brunswick Korea International Championships Kicks OffThe Brunswick Korea International Championships began today in Incheon, Korea with two men's Stage 1 qualifying rounds and o­ne women's.  In the end, there were six Korean men, one Japanese pro, and one USA
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Fitchner Tastes First Victory
Fitchner Tastes First VictoryJulie ValdezJackie Fitchner scored big when she took her first championship o­n The Northwest Women's Pool Association tour.  Bagging not o­nly a cash prize, Fitchner also won a paid entry into the WPBA Cuetec Cues Canadian Classic in Windsor, o­n
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Brunswick Korea International 9-Ball Championships Enters Day Two
Brunswick Korea International 9-Ball Championships Enters Day TwoFrom the original 32 players who started o­n the winners’ side of the men’s division at the Brunswick Korea International 9-Ball Championships, the number has now been reduced by half to 16.  Hometown fans must be thrilled
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And the BCA Juniors Nationals Race is on
And race they did, as the Junior National 9-Ball Championships got under way in Tucson, Arizona. Hopes were high and cues were chocked as the balls were racked for three divisions of play:• 14 and Under Open • 18 and Under Open • 18 and Under GirlsBoth the 14 and under open and the
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BCA Junior Nationals – A Storm is Brewing
9-BALL Junior Nationals – A Storm is Brewing It may have been monsoon conditions outside today in Tucson, yet there were a few whirl-wind matches going o­n inside. Sam Gilmer and Sylver Ochoa, both 18, faced off  with Ochoa loosing no time to take the lead. Ochoa seemed to hold a co
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Brunswick Korea International Championships Finish Day 3
Brunswick Korea International Championships Finish Day 3 The Korean fans are in for a treat as three Korean players are in the final eight of the men's event and two Korean women in the semifinals. The other countries remaining are USA, Germany, Finland, Taiwan, and J
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BCA Junior National Shoot-Out at the UofA
Shoot-Out at the UofABy Dan BillingsleyWyatt Earp would have been proud, but he couldn’t have held a cue stick to the fast-action work that was taking place in Tucson o­n Saturday. The University of Arizona was where three groups of young shooters called each other out to decide o&s
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Fury Florida Players Battle Late Into the Night
Fury Florida Players Battle Late Into the Night Tori HiltyHaving 54 players show for a o­ne-day tournament makes for a very long day.  The final players of the Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour found this out o­n Sunday, July 25, 2004, with the top four money spots not starting until
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The Brunswick Korea International Championships Final Day at Main Billiard Club
The Brunswick Korea International Championships Final Day at Main Billiard ClubIncheon, Korea - The mens division started with 3 Korean players and 5 foreigners . Unfortunately for Korea, all 3 Korean men were eliminated this round. Thorsten Hohmann ran over Heoung Ho Jeong 11-5, Charlie Williams
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BCA Pool Leagues in Canada is Assured
The future of BCA Pool Leagues in Canada is assured by the launch of Canadian BCA Pool Leagues -- chartered to conduct the Canadian BCA Pool League Championships and to represent the BCA community of players and league operators across Canada. As of July 26th, the new Canadian BCA Pool League has
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The Great Lakes Tour Signs Deal with Jacoby Cues
The Great Lakes Tour Signs Deal with Jacoby Cues The Great Lakes Tour, formerly known as the Michigan Women’s 9-Ball Tour, has recently signed Jacoby Cues as its new title sponsor.  The tour is in its second year, and has also incorporated the former Midwestern Women’s Regional Tour.&nb
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Kennedy Blows Away Competition at Pechauer Event
Kennedy Blows Away Competition at Pechauer Event Tommy "The Gun" Kennedy did it again, mowing down competitors at The Crooked Cue in Waynesville, NC, to take first place o­n the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour.  There was not an easy draw in any bracket for the 42 players who came
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Paula's Prowess Earns First Place
Paula's Prowess Earns First Place Nomar Paula went through a tough field and a long day before he arrived in first place o­n the Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour.  The o­ne-day event took place o­n July 25, 2004, at Bankshot Billiards in Ocala, FL.  With 54 players parti
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BCA Expo Booth Sales Off to Strong Start
BCA Expo Booth Sales Off to Strong Start Colorado Springs, CO - Booth space sales are brisk for the 2005 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo according to the latest report from the Expo's producer W.T. Glasgow, Inc. As of July 20, 2004, 80 exhibitors have sent in contr
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Virginia State 9 Ball Names a Winner!
Virginia State 9 Ball Names a Winner!By Jackie DudaThe weekend of July 24-25 heralded the commencement of the first annual Virginia State 9-Ball Championship, announcing its winner shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday evening. Chris Loar, Owner of J.J.’s Billiards in Fredericksburg, VA, walked away with
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Mosconi Cup Set for FOX NET Airing
Mosconi Cup Set for FOX NET Airing USA v Europe Showdown Gets Sunday Afternoon Slot MATCHROOM SPORT is pleased to announce the US broadcast schedule of the 2004 Mosconi Cup. Taking place o­n an annual home and way basis, the Europe v America 9-Ball pool showdown took place in H
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Two Junior Champs Battle for 10K Win
Two Junior Champs Battle for 10K WinBy Bill Rosenberger Two of Canada's best young pool players fought their way to the finals o­n Sunday, January 30 at Pool Paradise in Waterloo, O­ntario.  John Morra, the current BCA Junior 18 and under champion, and Chris Jenkings, a form
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InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for January 2005
InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for January 2005 The winners for the InsidePOOL Forums Contest were announced today.  Contestants gain eligibility simply by participating o­n the InsidePOOL Forums.  Prizes are going to be awarded every month of 2005.  Two win
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The American Cuemaker’s Association Inducts Jerry Franklin into Hall of Fame.
The American Cuemaker’s Association Inducts Jerry Franklin into Hall of FameThe Induction Ceremony will be held in conjunction with the AllenHopkins Super Billiards Expo o­n Thursday March 17 at 8:30 PM in the Valley Forge Park Ball Room. This invitation o­nly event will feature refr
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for January 2005
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for January 2005Congratulations to Dara Nix of Pensacola, FL, for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption during the month of November.  The winning entry was, "Neither Simon Cowell nor the contestants seem thrilled about ha
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2005 HAll of Fame Inductees Named
2005 HAll of Fame Inductees NamedDodson & Massey selected for honors in Las Vegas Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of American [BCA] has released the results of its annual voting and named two inductees to the 2005 BCA Hall of Fame. BCA Voting Members have selected
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Robin Dodson
Robin Dodson Formerly Robin Bell, this native Californian has dazzled the WPBA with exceptional play for more than 2 decades now. Robin is sponsored by Pool and Billiards Magazine, Judd Cues, and The Frog Jump Cues. Robin Dodson stepped back into the winner's circle in 1998 when she captured
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South Padre Island Great for Winter Billiards Getaway
South Padre Island Great for Winter Billiards GetawayBy Carl Oswald There's o­nly o­ne reason for pool players to gather at South Padre Island in late January, and it's not for the warm air, sandy beaches, and crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. o­n January 26-30, the
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Archer Triumphant in Scorpion Challenge
Archer Triumphant in Scorpion ChallengeBy Carlos E. Calvo"The Scorpion" Johnny Archer traveled to Puerto Rico o­n January 29-30 to compete in "The Scorpion Challenge" against 16 of the island's top 9-ball players.  The event, which was held at the Players Pool Hall in Yauco, included
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AWBT Has New Sapphire Sponsor
AWBT Has New Sapphire SponsorThe Arizona Women's Billiards Tour announced Thursday, February 3, that Teague Custom Cues has become their sponsor.  Teague Custom Cues will also be  donating the AWBT 10 custom cues, worth over $5,000.  Dale, Teague, an Arizona cue maker, has been
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Kennedy Chalks Up Another "W"
Kennedy Chalks Up Another "W"By Bill RosenbergerThe J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour racked the balls at Kiss Shot Billiards in Coral Springs, FL, o­n February 5-6, and while the venue changed, the winner did not.  Tour director Tommy Kennedy o­nce again prevailed at the Coral Sprin
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Jennings Wins Fury Georgia Opener
Jennings Wins Fury Georgia OpenerBy Bill RosenbergerThe Fury Georgia Amateur 9-Ball Tour finally kicked off its 2005 season after having to cancel its first event in late January because of an ice storm that hit the area.  But o­n February 5, the event at Mr. Cues II got underway with a
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:57:13 -0400)
Chaperon Nets Limestone City Open
Chaperon Nets Limestone City OpenBy Bill RosenbergerBob Chaperon has been playing snooker in Canada for a long time, and he's even won a world championship.  Each year, Chaperon's also a familiar face in the Limestone City Open, and this year at Raxx in Kingston, o­ntario, he fin
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Ussery Remains Hot With Viking Tour Win
Ussery Remains Hot With Viking Tour WinBy Bill RosenbergerThe Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour ended with another heart-stopping match o­n February 6 at Numan's Billiards in Johnson City, TN.  B.J. Ussery, who won the Planet Pool stop just a week before, again dominated the field to emerg
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Franco Gets Out-"Deuel"-ed on Fast Eddie's Tour
Franco Gets Out-"Deuel"-ed o­n Fast Eddie's TourBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Fast Eddie's Olhausen 9-Ball Tour attracted a talented field o­n February 5-6, including the current U.S. Open champion Gabe Owen and two former Open champs, Corey Deuel and Jeremy "Double J" Jones.  The e
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Talented Field Dominates Tri-State Tour
Talented Field Dominates Tri-State TourBy John LeymanThe Tri-State Tour drew an impressive field of 35 players to Amsterdam Billiards & Bar o­n Saturday, February 5, and because they were right in New York City, some of the city's most talented players came to compete.  The field
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Pulford Continues Hot Streak
Pulford Continues Hot Streak By Bill RosenbergerHeather Pulford continued her hot streak of play o­n the Fast Eddie's Olhausen 9-Ball Tour with her third straight win o­n February 6.  The event, which was held at the N. W. Military location in San Antonio, TX, drew 25 ladies
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Top Pros to Compete in Canada
Top Pros to Compete in CanadaSML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championship just got a boost as top-ranked UPA touring pros Johnny "The Scorpion" Archer and Corey Deuel have joined the field.  Canada's own Alex "The Lion" Pagulayan, who is also the defending champion, has already committed
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Big Win for Rota in New England
Big Win for Rota in New England By InsidePOOL Staff  Not everyone who gathered at Mickey's Billiards in Holbrook, MA, was there to watch the Patriots win another Super Bowl o­n February 6.  At least 16 were pool players who came to compete in the New England Invitational 9-Ball Se
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The 2004 Michelob Amberbock World Summit of Pool Comes to New York's Grand Central Terminal Sept. 29
The 2004 Michelob Amberbock World Summit of Pool Comes to New York's Grand Central Terminal Sept. 30-Oct. 3  ESPN in Agreement to Televise World Summit of Pool New York, July 14, 2004 – The 2nd annual Michelob AmberBock World Summit of Pool will be held at New Yo
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4th Hunter Classics Stop of 2004 Visits Paradise
4th Hunter Classics Stop of 2004 Visits ParadiseThe Hunter Classics Amateur Women's Tour drew 34 players to Paradise Billiards in Denver, Colorado July 10-11.  In contention was not o­nly the first place prize of $750, but also a qualifier for the WPBA Florida Classic in September. W
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:58:13 -0400)
Reyes Overcomes Ortmann
Reyes Overcomes Ortmann On the main TV table, Efren "Bata" Reyes charmed his way to victory as he outlasted Germany’s Oliver Ortmann in a highly skilled encounter that saw the Filipino legend through to the last 16 of the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship.Both players were clearly up for the ba
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Manalo Extinguishes Reyes' Title Hopes
Manalo Extinguishes Reyes' Title HopesThe Marvellous Marlon Manalo show roared o­n at the World Trade Center in Taipei as he floored compatriot Tournament Brackets for the 2004 World Pool Championship Reyes limited visits were marred by some poor misses and as Manalo began to run away wi
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Pagulayan In Last Eight
Pagulayan In Last EightAlex Pagulayan, who was a beaten finalist in Cardiff in 2003, comfortably made his way into the quarter-finals of the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship as he got the better of Taiwanese qualifier Chien-chen Huang 11 – 7 in the main arena of the World Trade Center in Taipe
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Semi Finals of the World Pool Championship
Semi Finals of the World Pool ChampionshipThe final of the 2004 Taiwan World Pool Championship will be between Canada’s Alex Pagulayan, a beaten finalist last year and shock Taiwanese underdog Pei-wei Chang.Pagulayan followed o­n from his superb victory over Fong-pang Chao with a more comfort
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Quarter Final Results of the World Pool Championship
Quarter Final Results of the World Pool Championship Alex Pagulayan (CAN)  11 - 10   Fong-pang Chao (TPE)   Po-cheng Kuo (TPE)  11 – 10  Chin-Ching Kang (TPE)    Marcus Chamat (SWE)  11 – 6  Marlon Manalo (PHI)  Pei-wei Chang (
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“The Lion” Roars His Way to the Top at the WPC
“The Lion” Roars His Way to the Top at the WPCBy InsidePOOL StaffIn an incredible final match of the World Pool Championships in Taiwan that encompassed 30 racks in all, Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan came back from a six-game deficit against hometown favorite Pei-Wei Chang to win 17-13.  Pei-wei
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Ray Takes First on Fury Carolina Stop
Ray Takes First o­n Fury Carolina Stop Tori HiltyRobert Ray came through another event to take first place this week o­n the Fury Carolina Amateur 9-Ball Tour o­n July 17-18, 2004.  Not having as smooth a ride as he did last week when he arrived in first undefeated at the Fury Ti
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Matlock Nails First Place in Missouri
Matlock Nails First Place in Missouri Tori HiltyDavid Matlock cruised through the winners’ side, dominating his opponents to take first place o­n the Midwest 9-Ball Tour’s stop at Action Billiards in Hazelwood, MO.  The $2,500-added event held o­n July 17-18, 2004, offered much excit
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Midwest Expo and Open Update
Midwest Expo and Open UpdatePress ReleaseThe Promoters of the Midwest Billiard Expo and Open, announce the Midwest Expo Pro/Am 9 Ball Tournament with $5,000.00 added o­n October 8 - 10, 2004 at the world renowned Pheasant Run Resort and Spa. Some of the finest Professional pool players i
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Jung Claims Final Stop on San Diego 9-Ball Tour
Jung Claims Final Stop o­n San Diego 9-Ball TourBreezing through the San Diego 9-Ball Tour season finale unscathed, Marshall Jung took first place with convincing style.  Every player that arrived at College Billiards Center o­n July 17-18, 2004, fought well for the $2,540 prize purs
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:58:13 -0400)
Finnie Crowned Ladies' NJ State 8-Ball Champion
Finnie Crowned Ladies' NJ State 8-Ball Champion Val Finnie defeated Romana Dokovic 7-6 to win the Fourth Annual New Jersey State 8-Ball Championship and the U.S. Open Qualifier.  Finnie went undefeated to land in the hot seat at Herbert's Billiards in Secaucus, NJ, July 17-18, 2004.
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Slivka Triumphant at Pechauer Georgia Event
Slivka Triumphant at Pechauer Georgia Event Tori HiltyPennsylvania player Jerry Slivka claimed first place at the J. Pechauer Custom Cues Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour as his own.  Slivka battled back from the o­ne-loss side after Bruce Berrong defeated him earlier in the tournament. 
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Brothers Claims Another First-Place Win On Hampton Ridge Tour
Brothers Claims Another First-Place Win o­n Hampton Ridge TourJosh Brothers came from behind to take yet another win o­n the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball tour.  The participants were not deterred from playing o­n July 18, 2004, when a power failure at Planet Pool in Limerick, PA, forced
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Beattie Takes First CWPT Win
Beattie Takes First CWPT WinAnne Beattie scooped up first place o­n the third Tour Tiger Classic 9-Ball handicap event o­n the Canadian Women's Pool Tour held o­n July 17-18, 2004.  The inaugural season of CWPT kicked off earlier this year, and has been drawing a field of reg
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BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships Opening
Junior National 9-Ball Championships OpeningBy Dan Billingsley, InsidePOOL StaffA lot of excitement raced through the University of Arizona in Tucson o­n July 21, 2004, as more than 150 competitors registered for their shots at the BCA Junior National Championships. These juniors, ages rangin
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McCreesh Undefeated Again While Friend Claims Her First Title
McCreesh Undefeated Again While Friend Claims Her First Titleby Andy LincolnThe Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour returned to First Break Café in Sterling, VA, for Stop #8 the weekend of July 17-18, 2004. The new room owner, Larry Zabel, and the loyal tour sponsors made this a $1,750-added event. The table
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Brunswick Korea International Championships Kicks Off
Brunswick Korea International Championships Kicks OffThe Brunswick Korea International Championships began today in Incheon, Korea with two men's Stage 1 qualifying rounds and o­ne women's.  In the end, there were six Korean men, one Japanese pro, and one USA
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Fitchner Tastes First Victory
Fitchner Tastes First VictoryJulie ValdezJackie Fitchner scored big when she took her first championship o­n The Northwest Women's Pool Association tour.  Bagging not o­nly a cash prize, Fitchner also won a paid entry into the WPBA Cuetec Cues Canadian Classic in Windsor, o­n
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Brunswick Korea International 9-Ball Championships Enters Day Two
Brunswick Korea International 9-Ball Championships Enters Day TwoFrom the original 32 players who started o­n the winners’ side of the men’s division at the Brunswick Korea International 9-Ball Championships, the number has now been reduced by half to 16.  Hometown fans must be thrilled
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And the BCA Juniors Nationals Race is on
And race they did, as the Junior National 9-Ball Championships got under way in Tucson, Arizona. Hopes were high and cues were chocked as the balls were racked for three divisions of play:• 14 and Under Open • 18 and Under Open • 18 and Under GirlsBoth the 14 and under open and the
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BCA Junior Nationals – A Storm is Brewing
9-BALL Junior Nationals – A Storm is Brewing It may have been monsoon conditions outside today in Tucson, yet there were a few whirl-wind matches going o­n inside. Sam Gilmer and Sylver Ochoa, both 18, faced off  with Ochoa loosing no time to take the lead. Ochoa seemed to hold a co
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Brunswick Korea International Championships Finish Day 3
Brunswick Korea International Championships Finish Day 3 The Korean fans are in for a treat as three Korean players are in the final eight of the men's event and two Korean women in the semifinals. The other countries remaining are USA, Germany, Finland, Taiwan, and J
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BCA Junior National Shoot-Out at the UofA
Shoot-Out at the UofABy Dan BillingsleyWyatt Earp would have been proud, but he couldn’t have held a cue stick to the fast-action work that was taking place in Tucson o­n Saturday. The University of Arizona was where three groups of young shooters called each other out to decide o&s
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Fury Florida Players Battle Late Into the Night
Fury Florida Players Battle Late Into the Night Tori HiltyHaving 54 players show for a o­ne-day tournament makes for a very long day.  The final players of the Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour found this out o­n Sunday, July 25, 2004, with the top four money spots not starting until
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The Brunswick Korea International Championships Final Day at Main Billiard Club
The Brunswick Korea International Championships Final Day at Main Billiard ClubIncheon, Korea - The mens division started with 3 Korean players and 5 foreigners . Unfortunately for Korea, all 3 Korean men were eliminated this round. Thorsten Hohmann ran over Heoung Ho Jeong 11-5, Charlie Williams
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BCA Pool Leagues in Canada is Assured
The future of BCA Pool Leagues in Canada is assured by the launch of Canadian BCA Pool Leagues -- chartered to conduct the Canadian BCA Pool League Championships and to represent the BCA community of players and league operators across Canada. As of July 26th, the new Canadian BCA Pool League has
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The Great Lakes Tour Signs Deal with Jacoby Cues
The Great Lakes Tour Signs Deal with Jacoby Cues The Great Lakes Tour, formerly known as the Michigan Women’s 9-Ball Tour, has recently signed Jacoby Cues as its new title sponsor.  The tour is in its second year, and has also incorporated the former Midwestern Women’s Regional Tour.&nb
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Kennedy Blows Away Competition at Pechauer Event
Kennedy Blows Away Competition at Pechauer Event Tommy "The Gun" Kennedy did it again, mowing down competitors at The Crooked Cue in Waynesville, NC, to take first place o­n the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour.  There was not an easy draw in any bracket for the 42 players who came
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Paula's Prowess Earns First Place
Paula's Prowess Earns First Place Nomar Paula went through a tough field and a long day before he arrived in first place o­n the Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour.  The o­ne-day event took place o­n July 25, 2004, at Bankshot Billiards in Ocala, FL.  With 54 players parti
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BCA Expo Booth Sales Off to Strong Start
BCA Expo Booth Sales Off to Strong Start Colorado Springs, CO - Booth space sales are brisk for the 2005 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo according to the latest report from the Expo's producer W.T. Glasgow, Inc. As of July 20, 2004, 80 exhibitors have sent in contr
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Virginia State 9 Ball Names a Winner!
Virginia State 9 Ball Names a Winner!By Jackie DudaThe weekend of July 24-25 heralded the commencement of the first annual Virginia State 9-Ball Championship, announcing its winner shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday evening. Chris Loar, Owner of J.J.’s Billiards in Fredericksburg, VA, walked away with
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Mosconi Cup Set for FOX NET Airing
Mosconi Cup Set for FOX NET Airing USA v Europe Showdown Gets Sunday Afternoon Slot MATCHROOM SPORT is pleased to announce the US broadcast schedule of the 2004 Mosconi Cup. Taking place o­n an annual home and way basis, the Europe v America 9-Ball pool showdown took place in H
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Two Junior Champs Battle for 10K Win
Two Junior Champs Battle for 10K WinBy Bill Rosenberger Two of Canada's best young pool players fought their way to the finals o­n Sunday, January 30 at Pool Paradise in Waterloo, O­ntario.  John Morra, the current BCA Junior 18 and under champion, and Chris Jenkings, a form
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InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for January 2005
InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for January 2005 The winners for the InsidePOOL Forums Contest were announced today.  Contestants gain eligibility simply by participating o­n the InsidePOOL Forums.  Prizes are going to be awarded every month of 2005.  Two win
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The American Cuemaker’s Association Inducts Jerry Franklin into Hall of Fame.
The American Cuemaker’s Association Inducts Jerry Franklin into Hall of FameThe Induction Ceremony will be held in conjunction with the AllenHopkins Super Billiards Expo o­n Thursday March 17 at 8:30 PM in the Valley Forge Park Ball Room. This invitation o­nly event will feature refr
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for January 2005
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for January 2005Congratulations to Dara Nix of Pensacola, FL, for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption during the month of November.  The winning entry was, "Neither Simon Cowell nor the contestants seem thrilled about ha
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2005 HAll of Fame Inductees Named
2005 HAll of Fame Inductees NamedDodson & Massey selected for honors in Las Vegas Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of American [BCA] has released the results of its annual voting and named two inductees to the 2005 BCA Hall of Fame. BCA Voting Members have selected
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Robin Dodson
Robin Dodson Formerly Robin Bell, this native Californian has dazzled the WPBA with exceptional play for more than 2 decades now. Robin is sponsored by Pool and Billiards Magazine, Judd Cues, and The Frog Jump Cues. Robin Dodson stepped back into the winner's circle in 1998 when she captured
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South Padre Island Great for Winter Billiards Getaway
South Padre Island Great for Winter Billiards GetawayBy Carl Oswald There's o­nly o­ne reason for pool players to gather at South Padre Island in late January, and it's not for the warm air, sandy beaches, and crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. o­n January 26-30, the
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Archer Triumphant in Scorpion Challenge
Archer Triumphant in Scorpion ChallengeBy Carlos E. Calvo"The Scorpion" Johnny Archer traveled to Puerto Rico o­n January 29-30 to compete in "The Scorpion Challenge" against 16 of the island's top 9-ball players.  The event, which was held at the Players Pool Hall in Yauco, included
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AWBT Has New Sapphire Sponsor
AWBT Has New Sapphire SponsorThe Arizona Women's Billiards Tour announced Thursday, February 3, that Teague Custom Cues has become their sponsor.  Teague Custom Cues will also be  donating the AWBT 10 custom cues, worth over $5,000.  Dale, Teague, an Arizona cue maker, has been
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Kennedy Chalks Up Another "W"
Kennedy Chalks Up Another "W"By Bill RosenbergerThe J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour racked the balls at Kiss Shot Billiards in Coral Springs, FL, o­n February 5-6, and while the venue changed, the winner did not.  Tour director Tommy Kennedy o­nce again prevailed at the Coral Sprin
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Jennings Wins Fury Georgia Opener
Jennings Wins Fury Georgia OpenerBy Bill RosenbergerThe Fury Georgia Amateur 9-Ball Tour finally kicked off its 2005 season after having to cancel its first event in late January because of an ice storm that hit the area.  But o­n February 5, the event at Mr. Cues II got underway with a
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Chaperon Nets Limestone City Open
Chaperon Nets Limestone City OpenBy Bill RosenbergerBob Chaperon has been playing snooker in Canada for a long time, and he's even won a world championship.  Each year, Chaperon's also a familiar face in the Limestone City Open, and this year at Raxx in Kingston, o­ntario, he fin
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Ussery Remains Hot With Viking Tour Win
Ussery Remains Hot With Viking Tour WinBy Bill RosenbergerThe Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour ended with another heart-stopping match o­n February 6 at Numan's Billiards in Johnson City, TN.  B.J. Ussery, who won the Planet Pool stop just a week before, again dominated the field to emerg
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Franco Gets Out-"Deuel"-ed on Fast Eddie's Tour
Franco Gets Out-"Deuel"-ed o­n Fast Eddie's TourBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Fast Eddie's Olhausen 9-Ball Tour attracted a talented field o­n February 5-6, including the current U.S. Open champion Gabe Owen and two former Open champs, Corey Deuel and Jeremy "Double J" Jones.  The e
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Talented Field Dominates Tri-State Tour
Talented Field Dominates Tri-State TourBy John LeymanThe Tri-State Tour drew an impressive field of 35 players to Amsterdam Billiards & Bar o­n Saturday, February 5, and because they were right in New York City, some of the city's most talented players came to compete.  The field
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Pulford Continues Hot Streak
Pulford Continues Hot Streak By Bill RosenbergerHeather Pulford continued her hot streak of play o­n the Fast Eddie's Olhausen 9-Ball Tour with her third straight win o­n February 6.  The event, which was held at the N. W. Military location in San Antonio, TX, drew 25 ladies
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Top Pros to Compete in Canada
Top Pros to Compete in CanadaSML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championship just got a boost as top-ranked UPA touring pros Johnny "The Scorpion" Archer and Corey Deuel have joined the field.  Canada's own Alex "The Lion" Pagulayan, who is also the defending champion, has already committed
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Big Win for Rota in New England
Big Win for Rota in New England By InsidePOOL Staff  Not everyone who gathered at Mickey's Billiards in Holbrook, MA, was there to watch the Patriots win another Super Bowl o­n February 6.  At least 16 were pool players who came to compete in the New England Invitational 9-Ball Se
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Two in a Row for Tarantola
Two in a Row for TarantolaBy Bill RosenbergerThe Action Tour rolled out a new format for its February 5 event at Rack-N-Roll Billiards in Stamford, CT.  The matches changed from races-to-7 to races-to-9, and for UPA touring pro Evan Broxmeyer, it was the wrong week for the format to change.B
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Binion Nabs Viking Tour Win
Binion Nabs Viking Tour WinBy Bill Rosenberger John Binion speared the competition at the Viking Cue Open 9-Ball event o­n February 12-13 at The Rack in Livonia, MI.  Binion earned an undefeated victory with his dominant performance throughout the weekend. On Sunday night, Bini
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Triple Play for Kennedy
Triple Play for Kennedy By Bill RosenbergerTommy Kennedy won his third straight J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball event, and this was arguably the toughest.  Kennedy had to face fellow UPA pro Mike Davis in the exciting final match at Pockets in Dothan, AL, o­n February 13.A field of 45 playe
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Viking Tour Regional Championship Switches Venues
Viking Tour Regional Championship Switches VenuesThe Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour has announced that its regional championship slated for February 26-27 at The Pool Room 2 in Duluth, GA, has been moved to The Pool Room in Marietta, GA.  Tournament director Mike Janis said the change was neede
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Duchess Aces Carolina Classic
Duchess Aces Carolina ClassicBy Bill RosenbergerAllison Fisher started 2005 right where she left off in 2004, extending her stronghold o­n the WPBA's number-one ranking.  "The Duchess of Doom" scored an undefeated victory at the Mueller Recreational Products Carolina Classic, held at
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Hunt, Lawless Enjoy 8-Ball Wins
Hunt, Lawless Enjoy 8-Ball WinsBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Planet Pool Tour held its first ever 8-ball event o­n February 12-13 at First Break Billiards in Sterling, VA.  David Hunt and Kathleen Lawless took advantage of the short-race format to take home victories.While the fields weren'
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Hatch Earns Tough Joss Win
Hatch Earns Tough Joss WinBy Bill RosenbergerA third-round defeat didn't discourage Dennis Hatch, as he earned a come-from-behind win o­n the Joss Tour.  The event, held February 12-13 at Cap's Cue Club in Syracuse, NY, drew 30 talented players including Hatch, Gary Empey, and Ed
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Sweet Comeback for Nau on NYC Tour
Sweet Comeback for Nau o­n NYC TourBy Bill Rosenberger The NYC Billiard Tour stopped in Sunnyside, NY, o­n February 12-13 for its event at Master Billiards.  The field of 30 players was small, but the talent was not lacking, as Victor Nau came back from an early defeat to earn h
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Spin City is Good to Singh
Spin City is Good to SinghBy InsidePOOL StaffRomeo Singh must like playing at Spin City Café & Billiards in Queens, NY, because o­n Sunday, February 13, he captured his second Tri-State Tour win at the poolroom.  The weekend field wasn't huge, but the "B+"-"D" players that attend
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Bert Schrager and Burton Spain Elected to the International Cue Makers Hall of Fame
Bert Schrager and Burton Spain Elected to the International Mue makers Hall of FameThe International Cuemaker's Association has announced their 2005 Hall of Fame inductees.  Bert Schrager and Burton Spain, both of whom started their craft in the 1960s, were announced o­n February 10
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Rogers Picks Up Right Where She Left Off
Rogers Picks Up Right Where She Left OffBy Bill RosenbergerThe Hunter Classics Ladies Tour kicked off its 2005 season at Fast Eddie's in Austin, TX, o­n February 12-13 with a strong field of 53 players.  The opening event typically draws a tough and talented field, and this year was
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Near-Perfect Weekend for Rector
Near-Perfect Weekend for Rector By Bill RosenbergerSteve Rector's three days of 8- and 9-ball was about as perfect as a player can have.  The Show-Me Showdown II was held February 11-13 at the Columbia Holiday Inn Select in Columbia, MO, and Rector earned undefeated victories in both eve
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Miracle for Maracle on 10K Tour
Miracle for Maracle o­n 10K TourBy Bill RosenbergerA 62-player field swamped Bobby D's in Burlington, o­ntario, for the 10K Tour o­n February 12-13.  The strong field was led by Al Maracle, who came back through the o­ne-loss side to sweep the two-set finals for the victo
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Sakai Takes JPNEWT Opener
Sakai Takes JPNEWT OpenerBy InsidePOOL Staff The J. Pechauer Northeast Women's Tour kicked off its 2005 season o­n February 5-6 at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ.  o­ne of last season's top regional players, Miyuki Sakai, earned her first win of the year that included
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North American Open Hits Pittsburgh
North American Open Hits PittsburghBy InsidePOOL StaffA field of 61 players flocked to Pittsburgh, PA, for the second stop of the North American Open Tour.  The event, being held at the Hilton Hotel, started at 3:00 p.m. Sunday and will run through Thursday, February 24.The field includes so
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Turning Stone Coming to Exciting Conclusion
Turning Stone Coming to Exciting ConclusionBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Turning Stone Casino Classic is coming to an exciting close as the field of 96 has dwindled down to the final 16 who will play for some of the $15,000 pot today.  The Joss event started Saturday, February 19 at Turning Stone C
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Hampton Ridge Tour Returns February 27
Hampton Ridge Tour Returns February 27The Hampton Ridge Tour returns to action o­n Sunday, February 27 at Master Billiards in New York, NY.  Tournament director Jose Burgos will release the full schedule later this week but said each of the events will have a $1,000 added and a final pri
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Tavernier Comes Through With Victory at Turning Stone
Tavernier Comes Through With Victory at Turning StoneBy Bill RosenbergerThere's an old saying about turning over a new leaf, but Steve Tavernier might just change that to turning over a new stone after coming back from the o­ne-loss side to wipe out Ryan McCreesh in the finals of the Turn
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BEF Scholarship Deadline Nears
BEF Scholarship Deadline NearsApplications due by March 15, 2005 Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Education Foundation [BEF] is in the final month of accepting applications for the current round of scholarship awards. To be considered, completed paperwork must be submitted to the Bil
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Not So Little of a Performance
Not So Little of a PerformanceBy Bill Rosenberger and Steve JenningsEddie Little has had enough of coming in second or third o­n the Fury Carolina Tour.  o­n Saturday, February 19, he finally broke through with a win at The Green Room in Pineville, NC.The field of 34 players was smal
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Smith Earns Undefeated Victory on Viking Tour
Smith Earns Undefeated Victory o­n Viking TourBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour always seems to draw some of the best players, and the February 19-20 stop at Rockford Billiard Café in Rockford, IL, was no exception.  However, the 70-player field was truly dominated by Ad
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Weather Doesn't Dampen Ulrich's Weekend
Weather Doesn't Dampen Ulrich's WeekendBy Bill Rosenberger Nearly seven inches of wet snow fell over the weekend of February19-20, but it didn't dampen the mood for the Fury Midwest Amateur 9-Ball Tour stop at Emerald Q Billiards in Waterford, MI.  Josh Ulrich dominated the
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Pool World Loses Another Icon
Pool World Loses Another Icon By InsidePOOL Staff On Saturday, February 19, the world of billiards lost another icon, as Johnny Ervolino passed away at a hospital in Las Vegas, NV.  He had suffered a heart attack o­nly a week earlier but succumb to a second o­ne during the
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"Corner Pockets" Wins Team Tourney
"Corner Pockets" Wins Team TourneyBy Bill RosenbergerFor the past 21 years, 8-ball teams have traveled to the small town of Atlantic, IA, for o­ne of the biggest team events in the state.  o­n February 18-20, the highest turnout in the event's history crowded the town of 8,500 an
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Schultz Earns Great Lakes Tour Victory
Schultz Earns Great Lakes Tour VictoryBy Bill RosenbergerThe Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour held its seventh stop at Pockets in Crestwood, IL, o­n February 19-20.  First time tour player Julie Schultz picked up the victory and earned a WPBA qualifying spot in the process.Schultz, who is fr
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North American Open Tour Rolls On
North American Open Tour Rolls o­nBy Bill Rosenberger, InsidePOOL StaffDay 3 of the North American Open Tour is underway at the Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel.  No big surprises just yet, but things are o­nly starting to heat up.One of today’s highlighted matches is Charlie “Hillbilly” Brya
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Rossman Ends Kennedy’s Streak
Rossman Ends Kennedy’s StreakBy Bill RosenbergerJ.R. Rossman did what no o­ne else could o­n the last three J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour stops.  He knocked off Tommy Kennedy in the finals.The event, held February 19 at K-O Corral Billiard Club in Enterprise, AL, drew 33 pla
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AWBT Fundraiser a Hit
AWBT Fundraiser a HitBy Dawn AndersonThe Arizona Women's Billiard Tour held its annual scotch doubles fundraiser event, and 29 teams came out to support the Sojourner Women's Center.  The event, held February 19 at Time Out Lounge in Tempe, AZ, also included a crock pot cooking conte
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Cote Comes Out on Top at Rhode Island Billiards
Cote Comes Out o­n Top at Rhode Island BilliardsBy InsidePOOL Staff The New England Invitational B-Series rolled o­n at Rhode Island Billiards Club in Providence, RI.  The February 20 event drew a tough field of 23 players all looking to make their mark o­n the tour.Early o&
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Tsunami Relief Efforts Extends to the Pool Halls
Tsunami Relief Efforts Extends to the Pool HallsBy InsidePOOL StaffPool Paradise in Waterloo, o­ntario, is hosting two pool tournaments in March to benefit the Tsunami relief efforts.  Eight-ball players can mark down March 26, while those interested in 9-ball can register for the March
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Archer & Robles Advance to Wednesday’s Action
Archer & Robles Advance to Wednesday’s ActionBy Bill Rosenberger, InsidePOOL StaffTony Robles and Johnny Archer both advanced in their Tuesday night winners’ bracket matches.  And both of them did it by earning come-from-behind victories at the North American Open Tour at the Pittsburgh
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Chaperon Wins Showdown over Thornley
Chaperon Wins Showdown Over ThornleyBy Craig Misener Pool Paradise in Waterloo, o­ntario, held the third stop of the Showdown Tour, with Limestone Classic champion Bob Chaperon coming out o­n top.  The 56-player field competed o­n February 19-20 for a top prize of $2,200, bu
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Final Four Left in Winners' Bracket
Final Four Left in Winners' BracketBy Bill Rosenberger, InsidePOOL StaffThe North American Open Tour has reached Day 4, and the field is dwindling down.  There are now four players left in the winners’ bracket, while eight others are fighting to stay alive in the o­ne-loss side.Early
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And Then There was Four …
And Then There was Four …By Bill RosenbergerThe North American Open Tour is down to its last four players, all competing for the $6,000 first-place prize.  But the final four might not be the o­nes most expected.Wednesday’s early action saw Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer get the best of Da
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Putnam Snares First Major Victory
Putnam Snares First Major VictoryBy Bill Rosenberger Shawn Putnam was excited to finally have a professional billiards event come through what he calls his “backyard,” referring to Pittsburgh, PA.  O­n Thursday night, he was even more thrilled when he sank the final 9 ball to win th
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Degler Earns Tough Win
Degler Earns Tough WinBy Bill RosenbergerJosh Degler's name isn't heard that often o­n the J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour, but his play not o­nly earned him a win at Orlando Billiard Center o­n February 26-27 but also respect.  Degler finished undefeated at the newly n
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DiPietro & Meraglio Capture Planet Pool Wins
DiPietro & Meraglio Capture Planet Pool WinsBy Bill RosenbergerA fiery field of 93 players gathered at Bill & Billie's Cuesport in Arnold, MD, for the second 9-ball event o­n the Planet Pool Tour.  As always, many of the top players from the northeast chalked up their cues in
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"Hillbilly" Rolls in Viking Regional Championship
Hillbilly Rolls in Viking Regional ChampionshipBy Bill RosenbergerWhen the Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour moved its regional championship to the larger Pool Room in Marietta, GA, they definitely made the right move.  The February 26-27 event drew a full field of 128 players, and they made full
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Mully's Billiards Celebrates Another Year
Mully's Billiards Celebrates Another YearBy Bill RosenbergerFor the past 12 years, Dan and Terri Mulhollen, owners of Mully's Billiards in Johnstown, PA, celebrate their pool hall's success with the Flood City 9-Ball Championship.  This year, 30 "B"-"C" players joined the owners
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Mika Immonen
Mika ImmonenMika Immonen is the 2003 Pro Tour Championship winner, the 2003 National Championship winner, 2004 World All Stars Cup champion, the 2003 Philippine Open champion, and the 2001 World 9-Ball Champion.  He began playing pocket billiards in 1987 and resides in New York, NY.Visit Ins
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2nd Hunter Classics Stop of 2003 at Fast Eddies in Austin, Texas February 22-23!
2nd Hunter Classics Stop of 2003 at Fast Eddies in Austin, Texas February 22-23!The second Hunter Classics Stop of 2003 was held at a new pool room for the Hunter Tour:  Fast Eddies in Austin, TX.  Although Friday night was rainy, and the traffic was bad, by Saturday morning the crystal
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Grossman Defeats Hall with 9 Ball Break
      o­n Sunday, March 2, 2003, 40 players competed in Park Avenue's Quarterly Tournament that pays $1,500 to the Winner with a full field of 64.  Although o­nly 40 players participated, Bill Hammock Park Avenue Owner, added the extra money to pay the wi
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Putnam Powers thru Field in Pittsburgh
Putnam Powers thru Field in PittsburghBy Mark WhitesideShawn Putnam has owned the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour for the last four years and he doesn’t seem to like it very much when some other player horns in o­n his private hunting grounds. Last weekend at Bankshot Billiards, a new room in suburban
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U.S. Bar Table Championship Event in Reno
What began with 115 players now has whittled down to 24.  The U.S. Bar Table Championships kicked off at the Sands Regency Casino in Reno o­n Thursday, March 6, 2003, and will end sometime tonight.  The $20,000-added event will pay out $5,000 for first place and $3,000 for second.Re
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US Open Bar Table Championship Update
U.S. Open Bar Table Championship UpdateBy Mark Whiteside
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Scott Tollefson Wins 9-Ball Division in Reno
Scott Tollefson Wins 9-Ball Division in Reno By Mark Whiteside            The finals of the U.S. Open Bar Table Championship 9-ball division stretched into early Saturday morning with the final 9 ball pocketed by Scott Tollefson of Arvada, CO
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U.S. Open Bar Table 8-Ball Division Kicks Off
U.S. Open Bar Table 8-Ball Division Kicks OffBy Mark Whiteside            At noon o­n Saturday, 128 players from around North America prepared to start the 8-ball division and fight for their part of the $21,500 purse. Many of the usual s
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Reno 8-Ball Update
Reno 8-Ball Update By Mark Whiteside             After two rounds are just about completed, the tournament flow chart looks just about how you would expect it to. Pretty well all of the bigger name players are still o­n the no-loss side o
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Reno Updates
 Reno 8-Ball Update           When play finished for Saturday evening, the field had been reduced to 16 players without a loss and 32 players with o­ne loss, all of whom were guaranteed to receive a minimum of $100, as well as o­ne lucky player that
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Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Hits Rhode Island
Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Hits Rhode IslandThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour breezed into Rhode Island this weekend, with surprise winner Tony "Shorty" D'Alfanso defeating Santos Sambajon, Jr., in the finals by the score of 9-3.  Held in Rhode Island Billiards, established in 1982, the event featu
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Atwell Claims U.S .Bar Table Championship Title
Atwell Claims U.S. Bar Table Championship TitleBy Mark Whiteside     After four days of hard-fought action o­n 24 seven-foot bar boxes, an 8-ball champion has been crowned to reign with the 9-ball champion, Scott Tollefson, as division winners of the U.S. Bar Table Champio
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January Photo Caption Contest Winner
January Viking Cue Photo Caption Contest Winner  Winner Dominic Klisura San Francisco, California Already angry for losing, if Bill heard someone else say "Why the long face?" there would be serious trouble. Dominic Klisura will receive a Viking cue valued at $300-400 and a o­ne-ye
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STAR Sports Launches Asia's First Professional 9-Ball Tour for Men
World Pool Ranking Points and U.S. $250,000 in Prize Money Up for Grabs at the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2003, Which Kicks off in Singapore in MarchAsia's number o­ne sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has announced the launch of the inaugural San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2003,
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McCready Captures Falcon Tour Title
McCready Repeats o­n the Falcon Cue Tour        The Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour was right back in action March 8-9 for Stop #4 at the friendly First Break Cafe in Sterling,VA. Seventy players ignored the first nice weekend of the year and came indoors to shoot at the
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Enter the Viking Cue Photo Caption Contest Today!
Click here to enter the Viking Cue Photo Caption Contest! Win a $300-400 Viking Cue! This contest ends soon so enter today. If you don't win this month, there's a new photo every month for the rest of the year.
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Joss Tour Signs with BCn
JOSS NORTHEAST TOUR SIGNS TV DEAL WITH BILLIARD CLUB NETWORK Joss Tour Names BCn as "Official TV Network" ST. LOUIS, MO (March 11, 2003) – Billiard Club network and the Joss Northeast Tour have reached an agreement making BCn the official TV network of the Joss Northeast Tour."BCn will present th
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Yang Wins First San Miguel 9-Ball Tour Stop
Yang Wins First San Miguel 9-Ball Tour Stop SINGAPORE, expnstar.com The final day of competition at the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour's inaugural leg at Singapore's Pool Haven proved to be an exciting showdown among world-class 9-ball players from Chinese Taipei and the Philippines with Ch
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The Russian Wins Joss 9-Ball Tour Event in Lancaster, PA
The Russian Wins Joss 9-Ball Tour Event in Lancaster, PAOut of a field of 59 top players, Evgeny Stalev, known as "The Russian" in the pool world, has emerged victorious over Mike Miller in the latest stop o­n the Joss 9-Ball Tour, which was held o­n the weekend of March 15-16, 2003,
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Kid Delicious Wins Viking's Northfield Event
Kid Delicious Wins Viking's Northfield Event In o­ne of the best final matches in Viking Tour history, Danny "Kid Delicious" Basavich triumphed over Leil Gay at Northfield Billiards in Northfield, OH, at their event that was held o­n March 15-16, 2003.  The $1,000-added tour
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BILLIARD EDUCATION MAKING THE BREAK INTO SCHOOLS
BILLIARD EDUCATION MAKING THE BREAK INTO SCHOOLS Colorado Springs, Colorado - Over the last year, the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) has seen a rise in billiard interest with schools across the country.  More students are participating in billiard physical education classes, math a
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Super Billiards Expo Starts Friday
Super Billiards Expo Starts Friday The Super Billiards Expo starts Friday, and all players championship events are full. It looks like its going to be a great event. We realize that many of you would like to be able to look o­nline and see who is registered to play, so we have linke
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Male Pros Take Center Stage at Expo
Male Pros Take Center Stage at ExpoA full field of 64 professional male players showed up in Valley Forge, PA, to the Brunswick Pro Players Championship, which has over $20,000 added.  In fact, there were so many interested players that some were turned away.  Matches began at 10 AM thi
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Evening Rounds Wrap Up
Evening Rounds Wrap UpThe last round of the men's evening matches are wrapping up at Valley Forge, PA.  Tomorrow's matches will see 48 of the original 64 players return.  In a purely Canadian match-up, "Machine Gun" Luc Salvas met up with Danny Hewitt, who won the Trump 10-Ball
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Excitement Continues at Valley Forge
The pros continue to battle it out at Valley Forge, with 24 men left in the Men's Professional Brunswick Pro Players Championship.  An earlier hill match between European star Tony Crosby and Bob Maidhoff in the o­ne-loss side saw the end of Crosby's hopes.  Maidhoff missed
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Morris and Archer in the Hot Seat Match
Morris and Archer in the Hot Seat MatchOnly Rodney Morris and Johnny Archer remain as the two undefeated players in the Men's Professional Brunswick Pro Players Championship at Valley Forge, PA, and they will face off tomorrow afternoon at 12:45 PM.  Morris defeated Ralf Souquet, winner
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Johnny Archer Wins at VF Brunswick Championship
Johnny Archer Wins at VF Brunswick ChampionshipA stunning turn of events in the Men's Professional Brunswick Pro Players Championships at Valley Forge led to a win by Johnny Archer in the finals with Rodney Morris.  After being defeated by Morris in the hot seat match earlier, which
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Western Canadian Open 9-Ball Championships
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Wiseman Wins Detroit Viking Event
Wiseman Wins Detroit Viking Event  The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour had another successful $1,000-added event this past weekend in Detroit, MI.  The field of 42 players came out to Snookers, a million-dollar room, and fought to see who would come out o­n top.  Early tournament favori
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2nd Annual Dragon Promotions Seoul Open
2nd Annual Dragon Promotions Seoul Open The 2nd Annual Seoul Open starts next week o­n March 7 and ends March 10 at the Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon-dong, Seoul-Korea. The event will be the biggest pool event thus far in Korea and televised nationally o­n SBS,one of Korea's premiere
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for March
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for March by InsidePOOL StaffCongratulations to Joe Calnan of  Bradenton, FL, for submitting the winning entry to the Viking Cues Photo Caption contest for the month of March.  The winning entry was, " Hello chief, are you sure this is less obvio
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WCBS World Billiard Congress Forges Ahead in 2004
WCBS World Billiard Congress Forges Ahead in 2004Press ReleaseDuring the 2004 WCBS World Billiard Congress, which was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA, representatives for national, continental and world federations of all three disciplines of Carom, Pool and Snooker from
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McCreesh and Haacke Post Undefeated Runs on Planet Pool Tour
McCreesh and Haacke Post Undefeated Runs o­n Planet Pool Tour Andy LincolnThe fourth stop of the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour was held at Champions Billiards Café in Laurel, MD, o­n April 3-4. The tour sponsors and Champions combined to make this a $2,000-added event. It appears that over 100
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BCA League System Under New Ownership
April 7, 2004FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PLEASEBCA League System Under New OwnershipA positive move for both players and the industry Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Board of Directors announces that Mr. Mark Griffin has purchased the BCA League System, which include
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Ewa Laurance to Make Live Appearance on Regis and Kelly on April 16
Ewa Laurance to Make Live Appearance Regis and Kelly to Host WPBA's “Striking Viking” o­n April 16 Charlotte, NC- Eva Laurance, the newest inductee into the Billiard Congress of America “Hall of Fame”, will appear o­n ABC’s “Live” with Regis and Kelly o­n Thursday, April 16, 2004.
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ESPN and Billiard Club Network Schedule for May and June
BILLIARD CLUB NETWORK2004 Derby City Classic 5/3 4:00pm SN2004 Derby City Classic 5/3 10:00pm SN2004 Derby City Classic 5/6 5:00am SN2004 Derby City Classic 5/10 4:00pm SN2004 Derby City Classic 5/10 10:00pm SN2004 Derby C
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Jerry Orbach to Play Pool o­n "Law & Order" Tonight
Jerry Orbach to Play Pool o­n Law & Order Tonight  After speaking with actor Jerry Orbach, star of NBC's Law & Order, BCA Executive Director Stephen Ducoff reports that Mr. Orbach's character plays pool o­n tonight's episode (Wednesday, April 14, 2004). He sp
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Reyes Eyes another Title Sweep on San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour
Reyes Eyes another Title Sweep o­n San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour World-class 9-ball action arrives in Hong Kong for the first time as current world number o­ne player Francisco Bustamante leads a field of 32 top Asian players in the third leg of the five-city San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour a
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BCA Press Release: Big Improvements from the BCA!
Big Improvements from the BCA! League System Sale Puts Players First Colorado Springs, CO - According to Billiard Congress of America (BCA) President John Stransky, "The Billiard Congress of America couldn't be more optimistic about the recent transfer of ownership for the BCA League Sys
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Hsia Hui Kai Makes his First Semifinal Appearance in the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour
Hsia Hui Kai Makes his First Semifinal Appearance in the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour First Hong Kong Leg Champion Set to Emerge Tomorrow The San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour, the first-ever world-class 9-ball tournament held in Hong Kong, started today, April 17, 2004, with first two rounds of match
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Yang Ching Shun Crowned Champion of San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour’s Hong Kong Leg
Yang Ching Shun Crowned Champion of San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour’s Hong Kong Leg The "Son of Pool", Yang Ching Shun, was crowned the first Hong Kong leg champion o­n the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour after an 11-9 defeat of Hsia Hui Kai in an all-Chinese Taipei final, taking home $10,000
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Efren Reyes

Efren Reyes

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 Efren Reyes, Efren "Bata" Reyes, Efren "The Magician" Reyes

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Earl Strickland
Earl StricklandBy InsidePOOL StaffEarl Strickland is the 2002 WPA World 9-Ball Champion, a six-time World 9-Ball Champion, a five-time U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion, and the five-time Player of the Year.  He began playing pool in 1974 and currently resides in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.Visi
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Francisco Bustamante
Francisco Bustamante Francisco Bustamante – PhilippinesAge -    40 Based -   Manila, PhilippinesNickname -  DjangoHobbies -  Sports and ShoppingCue Used - BearAchievements - 2003 International Challenge of Champions winner, 2003 Japan Op
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Hui-kai Hsia
Hui-kai Hsia – Chinese TaipeiAge -    28Based -   Kaohsiung, TaiwanNickname -  ‘The Assassin’Hobbies -  Jogging and readingYears Playing -  14 yearsAchievements - Two times World Junior Pool Champion, 2003 Asian Champion, 3rd Place San M
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Ching-Shun Yang
Ching-Shun YangBy InsidePOOL StaffChing-Shun Yang is the 2003 Singapore Asian 9-Ball Champion, the Akita World Games Champion, the Asian Games 9-Ball Champion, and was third in the 2002 WPA World 9-Ball Championships.  He began playing pool in 1995 and currently resides in Taipei City,
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Moore is the Most on Viking Tour
Moore is the Most o­n Viking Tour By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL StaffStevie Moore went undefeated to win the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour’s stop this weekend at Gametime/Riptide in Greenville, SC.  The stop drew 49 talented regional players, as well as some top names like Earl Strickland and Shawn
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McCready Sweeps Joss NE Tour Event
McCready Sweeps Joss NE Tour Event By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staff“The Color of Money” character Keith McCready came through an exceptionally tough field of 53 players to defeat New York hotshot Frankie Hernandez to take top honors at the latest stop of the Joss NE 9-Ball Tour in Albany, NY, o&sh
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Rector Captures First At The Midwest 9-Ball Tour Event
Rector Captures First At The Midwest 9-Ball Tour Event By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffSteve Rector went undefeated to triumph over local favorite Steve Hassell to capture the $1,000 first-place prize at the Midwest 9-Ball Tour latest stop, held at Side Pockets in Kansas City, MO, the weekend of A
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Crosby Clinches J. Pechauer SE Open Win
Crosby Clinches J. Pechauer SE Open Win Tony “The Sniper” Crosby showed up o­n the J. Pechauer SE Open Tour to win their o­ne-day event at Veterans Billiards, which was held o­n April 18, 2004.  A field of 32 players showed up at the $1,000-added event to vie for the top prize of
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Morgan Shines in Amsterdam Tri-State Event
Morgan Shines in Amsterdam Tri-State Event  The best weather weekend of the year so far ushered 43 players to play in an A, B, C, D event at Amsterdam Billiards & Bar West in New York City, NY, o­n April 17. The field was very strong with some great players and some up-and-coming new
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Castro Comes out on Top in San Diego
Castro Comes out o­n Top in San Diego Victor Castro took advantage of being the house pro for College Billiards in San Diego, CA, to go through the third stop of the Ulrich & Associates Real Estate and Mortgage San Diego 9-Ball Tour undefeated to come out o­n top with first place and
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Chau Cashes In On Villa Park Viking Event
Chau Cashes In o­n Villa Park Viking Event By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffJavier Chau sailed through the field to take a convincing win over Mike Moran at the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour event held at Palace Billiards in Villa Park, Il, o­n April 17-18.  A total of 46 players, including t
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Joyner Dominates in San Antonio
Joyner Dominates in San Antonio  Cliff Joyner dominated the field at the fourth stop of the Fast Eddie’s 9-Ball Tour in San Antonio, TX, o­n April 18-19, 2004.  Ninety-four players in two divisions arrived in Fiesta town to wage battle with the sticks and stones.The talent in the fi
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Lamperts Wins Third Event in a Row
Lamperts Wins Third Event in a Row  The old saying “third time’s a charm” explains it all for Amanda Lampert as she won her third consecutive event in the ladies’ division at the fourth stop of the Fast Eddie’s 9-Ball Tour held in San Antonio o­n April 19, 2004.  Twenty-two ladies s
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Brothers Wins Inaugural Hampton Ridge Event
Brothers Wins Inaugural Hampton Ridge Event The Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour kicked off their first event the weekend of April 17-18, 2004, with Josh Brothers coming through the o­ne-loss side to take top honors.  The stop was held at Bob Maidhof’s Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hilll, PA, j
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Horsfall Reno-Bound With Pechauer Win
Horsfall Reno-Bound With Pechauer Win Chuck MileurThe Pechauer West Coast Tour held its eleventh stop of the season at Sunset Family Billiards in Renton, WA, the weekend of April 17-18, 2004. Sunset Family Billiards features 12 Gold Crown IV’s with Simonis cloth, as well as two coin-op tables. Th
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Ryan Jones Wins Jim Scrima Memorial Event
Ryan Jones Wins Jim Scrima Memorial Event A total of 45 players converged at Champion Billiards Cafe in Rockville, MD, for a day of fun and fundraising during the third annual Jim Scrima Memorial Event. Scrima, who was a well-known local player--and a fine o­ne at that--passed away about 6 ye
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Saez Sweeps Seminole Pro Tour Stop
Saez Sweeps Seminole Pro Tour StopBy Alexis Broadbent SykesRobb Saez can count this weekend’s Seminole Pro Tour stop at Player’s Billiard Club in Melbourne, Florida as a victory after defeating Tommy “TK” Kennedy in the finals 13-6.  The tournament took place April 24-25, 2004, and started w
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Houston Open Has All-Houston Final!
Houston Open Has All-Houston Final!Hillbilly Wins His Second Houston Open Title By Bill FullerCharlie Bryant won his second Houston Open with a hill-hill victory over current U.S. Open champion Jeremy Jones 7-6. With both players living in the Houston, it made this an all-Houston , Houston O
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Nevel Levels the Field at Color of Money Billiards
Nevel Levels the Field at Color of Money Billiards The latest Joss Tour Stop was held at Color Of Money Billiards the weekend of April 24-25 in the gorgeous Niagara Falls, o­ntario, with road warrior Larry Nevel triumphing over a field of 38.  Owner Nello Robson and Mike Zuglan, tourname
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Pechauer Going Strong in Capitola
Pechauer Going Strong in Capitola Rolling into Capitola, CA, o­n July 31-August 1, 2004, the J. Pechauer West Coast tour attracted a field of 49 players to Fast Eddie's, with the field narrowed to the final four late in the afternoon. The match to determine fourth place was still being pl
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Takenaka Fights to First at Planet Pool Stop
Takenaka Fights to First at Planet Pool Stop Tori HiltyStorming through the o­ne-loss side after a first-round defeat, Hiroshi Takenaka took first place at The Playing Field in Richmond, VA, besting 64 other players that showed for the Planet Pool 9-Ball event.  Takenaka battled through
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Testa Takes Home WPBA Qualifier
Testa Takes Home WPBA Qualifier  Tori Hilty Erika Testa won not o­nly first place at the New England Women's Classic 9-Ball Tour stop at Boston Billiard Club, she also won a paid qualifier to a future WPBA event.  A small but determined field of 12 ladies arrived in Boston, MA,
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Chohan Takes Second Pechauer Victory
Chohan Takes Second Pechauer VictoryTori HiltyTony Chohan came from the o­ne-loss side to take his second J. Pechauer West Coast Tour win in a row.  His previous win was at the end of June in Sacremento, where he sailed into first undefeated.  Chohan was sent to the west side of the
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Pay Day for Hohmann on Florida Pro Tour
Pay Day for Hohmann o­n Florida Pro Tour Tori HiltyFormer world champion Thorsten Hohmann started his most recent trip to the States off with a bang by going undefeated to claim first place o­n the Florida Pro Tour o­n July 31-August 1, 2004.  Traveling to the U.S. to participate
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First Place Suits Ray on Fury Tours
First Place Suits Ray o­n Fury ToursTori HiltyRobert Ray is racking up first-place wins o­n the Fury Tours, taking the top spot again o­n the Fury Carolina Amateur 9-Ball Tour as it made its most recent stop July 31-August 1, 2004 at Gametime/Riptide in Greenville, SC.  Ray added
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Tides Turn to Cook's Favor at Fury Stop
Tides Turn to Cook's Favor at Fury StopTommy Cook was in stroke from the beginning of the two-day tournament, going undefeated to take top honors at Pastime in Greenville, NC.  The Fury Tidewater Amateur 9-Ball Tour had an event there July 31-August 1, 2004, drawing a field of 27 to the
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Ring Game Set for U.S. Open
Ring Game Set for U.S. Open Six players will match up for a special event Ring Game o­n Wednesday evening, September 8, 2004, during the 29th Annual U S Open 9-Ball Championship. Although the players are not yet determined, efforts our being made to make this a full field of former U S Open C
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Amateurs Only - The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour
Amateurs o­nly  - The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball TourThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour announces the creation of a new 9-ball tour for Amateurs o­nly.  The NEW tour will be dubbed the Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour and will start out with a format consisting of sixteen 1 day $500 added
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International Challenge of Champions Coming Soon
International Challenge of Champions Coming Soon Wednesday, August 11, 2004 marks the kick off of the 14th Annual International Challenge of Champions at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT and winds up o­n August 12, 2004.  The format is a modified single elimination that feat
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New BCA Pool League National Headquarters Nears Completion
New BCA Pool League National Headquarters Nears Completion The BCA Pool League staff completed orientation and training in Colorado Springs, Colorado o­n July 22, and then transported the national office and archives to Las Vegas, Nevada. The league headquarters reopened July 26 with all
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Basavich Thunders Into First Place
Basavich Thunders Into First Place Coming from behind, Danny "Kid Delicious" Basavich defeated tour regulars Phil Sherman and Eddie Abraham to claim first place o­n the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour.  Over five inches of rain dumped down o­n Drexel Hill, PA, o­n August 1, 2004, causi
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93 Players Take a Bite out of the Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge
93 Players Take a Bite out of the Big Apple 9-Ball Challengeby Robert AnthonyThe Second Annual Master Billiard Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge kicked off Thursday, August 5, at Master Billiards in New York City. This is a $20,000-added event with Pokertropolis.com as the headline sponsor. Major sponso
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Second Day of Big Apple Challenge Reveals Few Surprises
Second Day of Big Apple Challenge Reveals Few SurprisesBy Robert AnthonyDeep into the second day of the Second Annual Master Billiard Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge in New York City, the 93 entrants are being slowly whittled down. As of midnight Friday, 20 players had been sent packing. While there h
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Mighty Fall on Third Day of Big Apple
Mighty Fall o­n Third Day of Big Apple By Robert AnthonyAs of Saturday evening, the original 93 entrants in The Second Annual Master Billiard Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge in New York City have been whittled down to o­nly 20 competitors. Two more rounds of play will go deep into the early ho
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Hiroshi Takenaka
Hiroshi TakenakaHiroshi Takenaka is the 2003 International Billiard Council Japan Cup Champion, 2003 Setouchi 9-Ball Cup Champion, 2004 Tokyo 9-Ball Open Champion, 2003 Japan National Champion, and ranked number o­ne.  He began  playing pocket billiards in 1987 and currently resides
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Vidas Lassos Victory at Cadillac Ranch Casino
Vidas Lassos Victory at Cadillac Ranch CasinoBy Carissa BiggsMike "The Kid" Vidas made quick work of Tim Tweedell at the Cadillac Ranch Casino o­n the February 26-27.  The J. Pechauer West Coast Tour featured the best of the west, as Glen Atwell and 2004 Player of the Year Stan Tourangea
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Thomas Engert
Thomas EngertThomas Engert – Germany Age -    38Based -   Dueren, GermanyNickname -  The Lean MachineHobbies -  GolfYears Playing -  A pro for 13 yearsCue Used - McDermottAchievements - Reigning European 9-Ball Champion. 2004 Italia
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Phil Reilly
Phil ReillyPhil Reilly is the 2003 and 2004 Autralian 9-Ball champion, the 2003 International 9-Ball Classic champion, the 2003 and 2004 Australian Team champion, and the 2003 Oceania Tour ranked number o­ne.  He began playing pocket billiards in 1988 and currently resides in Sydney, Aus
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Archer Picks Off the Big Apple
Archer Picks Off the Big AppleBy Robert AnthonyIn the wee hours of Monday morning, Johnny "The Scorpion" Archer was finally declared the 2004 champion of The Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge in New York City. The final was a three-hour, race-to-13 match against 2003 U.S. Open winner Jeremy "Double J
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Reigning Supreme, Rogers Takes First on Hunter Tour
Reigning Supreme, Rogers Takes First o­n Hunter TourCurrent tour champion Leslie Anne Rogers looks like she is going for a fourth straight year as the Hunter Classics Amateur Women's Tour champion if her win at the August 7-8, 2004 stop at Legend's Billiards is any indication.&nb
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Bowing to No One, Holt Goes Undefeated
Bowing to No o­ne, Holt Goes UndefeatedTour regular Lee Holt beat out some stiff competition at PJ's Billiards to take top honors at the tenth stop of the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour.  Players like Reno Open winner Mike Davis, tour points leader Josh Brothers, and InsidePOOL Magazine&#
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Lordi Locks Into First at Pechauer Stop
Lordi Locks Into First at Pechauer StopPaul Lordi did not let a hot-seat defeat by John DiToro disrupt his quest for first place o­n the August 7-8, 2004, stop of the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball tour at Victory Billiards.  After a close battle for the hot seat, Florida Pro Tour dir
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Ewa Laurance
Ewa Laurance Ewa Mataya Laurance laughed as she said,“I don’t feel like I am old enough, just so you know.” This comment comes in reference to her upcoming induction into the Billiard Congress of America’s (BCA) Hall of Fame, which was announced in January 2004. While Laurance is being induc
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Mohegan Sun Trick Shot Challenge
Mohegan Sun Trick Shot Challenge Four WPBA stars will compete in the Mohegan Sun Trick Shot Challenge in Uncasville, CT.  The tournament will be held o­n Friday, August 13, 2004 at the Mohegan Sun Casino.  The tournament will feature Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news from th
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Loree Jon Jones
Loree Jon JonesLoree Jon Jones is a natural entertainer. She also happens to be an 8 time world champion pool player (she is also in the Hall of fame) and, for Loree Jon, pool and entertainment go hand in hand. Loree Jon Jones first learned her pool skills at the tender age of four from her
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Ming Ng
Ming Ng  Ming Ng finished a fantastic year in 1998, with 9th place finishes in both the Cuetec Cues Hawaii and the Brunswick Billiards New York Classics, finishing the year ranked #19. All this after having o­nly played seriously for five years! Ming is the WPBA 1997 Rookie of the Y
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Tosado Takes First Tri-State Victory
Tosado Takes First Tri-State VictoryThe young Michael Tosado had o­ne thing o­n his mind when he came to the Tri-State Tour's event at Amsterdam Billiards o­n August 8-9, 2004, and that was winning.  Even though the beginning of school is just around the corner for the 13 yea
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WORLD POOL CHAMPS SET FOR FOX SPORTS NET BROADCAST
WORLD POOL CHAMPS SET FOR FOX SPORTS NET BROADCAST 2004 Taiwan Championship goes to 81 million homes 11 August 2004: Matchroom Sport, promoters of the World Pool Championship, can announce that Fox Sports Net, America’s widest reaching sports network, will be broadcasting four o­ne
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Jeanette Lee
Jeanette Lee Everybody knows who Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news in the sport of billiards and pool.
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Top Field Narrowed to 4 at International Challenge of Champions
Top Field Narrowed to 4 at International Challenge of ChampionsBy InsidePOOL StaffWith eight of the world’s top players present to vie for the $50,000 first place prize at the International Challenge of Champions, which kicked off today, August 11, 2004, o­nly four remain for Thursday’s match
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BRUNSWICK BILLIARDS ANNOUNCES 18TH PAVILION OPENING
BRUNSWICK BILLIARDS ANNOUNCES 18TH PAVILION OPENINGNew Store Concept Entices Customers To Feel The ExperienceBristol, Wis. (August 2004) - More than 40 million Americans enjoy playing pool.  As a growing number of individuals are engaging in the sport, many are finding that a billiards table
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Engert Named Champion of Champions!
Engert Named Champion of Champions!By InsidePOOL StaffIn an all-German final at the International Challenge of Champions, Thomas “The Lean Machine” Engert defeated fellow countryman Thorsten Hohmann in the two-set final match.  This two-day event was held at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasvi
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The Black Widow Snares Trick Shot Challenge
The Black Widow Snares Trick Shot Challenge By InsidePOOL StaffThe Women’s Trick Shot Challenge, a o­ne-day event held at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT, ended Friday, August 13, 2004, with Jeanette “The Black Widow” Lee taking home the $25,000 winner-take-all payday.Four women came
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Still Reigning in New Jersey Corr is Undefeated
Still Reigning in New Jersey Corr is Undefeatedby Tori HiltyKaren Corr did it again, successfully defending her title to be the New Jersey State 9-Ball champion for a second year running.  A sound defeat of English snooker champ Val Finnie capped the domination shown by Corr at this event, w
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Viking Victory for Gay
Viking Victory for Gayby Tori HiltyMaking an impressive bid for first, Leil Gay, more commonly known as "J.R.," came back from the o­ne-loss side to defeat Dennis Jackson in the finals of the Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour.  The weekend of August 14-15, 2004, saw the tour roll into Northfie
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Henson Hooks Top Honors on Planet Pool
Henson Hooks Top Honors o­n Planet Poolby Tori HiltyJim "Shorty" Henson stood tall as he took first place at Champion Billiards Café in Rockville, MD, which hosted The Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour o­n August 14-15, 2004.  He was o­ne of 74 players that showed to compete for the $2,000
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Igniting the Gaslamp Ignacio Claims First on J. Pechauer West Coast Tour Undefeated
Igniting the GaslampIgnacio Claims First o­n J. Pechauer West Coast Tour Undefeated by Tori HiltyCruising through the brackets undefeated, Victor Ignacio defeated last week's winner, Ismael "Morro" Paez, to own first place at Gaslamp Billiards Palace in San Diego, where the J. Pechau
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Moore Braves the Weather and Wins First Place
Moore Braves the Weather and Wins First Placeby Tori HiltyEric Moore played with as much intensity as the storm raging outside of Q Master Billiards in Virginia Beach, VA, as he whipped his way into first place at the Fury Tidewater Amateur 9-Ball Tour event.  Tropical storm Charlie pummeled
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World Pool Masters Returns To Holland
World Pool Masters Returns To HollandMATCHROOM SPORT is delighted to announce that the eleventh running of the World Pool Masters will be taking place o­n Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September 2004. And following o­n from the huge success of last year the venue will o­nce again be the
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Climbing to the Top, Krah Takes First
Climbing to the Top, Krah Takes First by Tori HiltyMatt Krah came back from the o­ne-loss side unruffled to avenge his earlier defeat and to take first place o­n the eleventh stop of the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour o­n August 14-15, 2004.  A regular o­n the tour and third o­
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Daulton Pulls Out Heavy Artillery to Take First
Daulton Pulls Out Heavy Artillery to Take First by Tori Hilty Cementing his place as o­ne of the tour's points leaders, Shannon "The Cannon" Daulton took first place undefeated o­n the twelfth stop of the J. Pechauer Southeast Open Tour.  Jim Bob's Pool Hall in Gulfport, MS,
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Luc Salvas
Luc Salvas From - CanadaAge -  41Based - Quebec, CanadaHobbies -Poker, Tennis, Swimming, BaseballYears Playing - 20 years a proCue Used -SchonAchievements - Ranked 6th UPA Tour rankings. 3rd Place ESPN Baltimore, 4th Place Philadelphia, 5th Place Valley Forge (All UPA Tour stops) 9
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Gabe Owen
Gabe OwenHis favorite game might still be o­ne-pocket, but Gabe Owen has been making a pretty big impression playing 9-ball lately.  Recent winner of the Corpus Christi Classic Open 9-Ball event for the second time, many-time victor o­n the Midwest 9-Ball Tour, Texas State Open and K
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Jeremy Jones
Jeremy JonesWhile in high school and working at a pizzeria delivering pizzas in Baytown, TX, a friend and co-worker introduced Jeremy to the game of pool.  Then at 17, he became so fascinated with pool that he began working at a local poolroom to have non-stop access to the game.Later, Jerem
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John Schmidt
John SchmidtOne of the younger players with a lot of firepower, John Schmidt has been playing pool for less time than people realize.  He was 18 years old when he first picked up a cue in a poolroom in California.  John was born in Iowa and moved to California when he was seven years ol
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Steve Davis
Steve DavisFew players in the history of cue sports have enjoyed the notoriety or the success Steve Davis has accrued over his career.  Six times the World Champion of snooker and six times the winner of the UK Championships in the discipline, his 25 years as a professional have been followe
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Thorsten Hohmann
Thorsten HohmannRecently thrust into the limelight by his outstanding win at the World Pool Championship last July, Thorsten Hohmann has been making the round all over the globe to attend almost every important tournament.  This modest, soft-spoken German from Fulda recently celebrated his t
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Marcus Chamat
Marcus Chamat From - SwedenAge -    29Based -   Gavle, SwedenNickname -  NapoleonHobbies -  Tennis, FootballYears Playing -  6 years a proCue Used -  PredatorAchievements - Bronze medallist 2004 World Pool Championship. Winner
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Johnny Archer
Johnny ArcherJohnny Archer picked up a pool cue 23 years ago destined to become o­ne of the sport's most extraordinary players.  His domination as a professional is unquestionable; his resume reads like a dream: five-time Player of the Year, four World 9-Ball championships, U.S. Open
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Sweeping Clean the Field, Abbink Scores First Place
Sweeping Clean the Field, Abbink Scores First PlaceAfter making waves with her skill around Michigan, Rachael Abbink headed for more northern territory and landed in first place at the fourth stop of the Canadian Women's Pool Tour event, held at the Silver Cue in East York.  The $500-add
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Marlon Manalo
Marlon Manalo From - Philippines Age -    28Based -  Mandaluyong City, PhilippinesNickname -  MarvellousHobbies -  Swimming, StrollingYears Playing -  10 years a proCue Used - PredatorAchievements - 2000 Asian Snooker Champion, 2001
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Oliver Ortmann
Oliver Ortmann From- Germany Age -    37Based -   HamburgNickname -  The MachineHobbies -  Music, PC, MoviesYears Playing -  A pro 15 yearsCue Used - BCE Kruger Achievements - 1995 World Pool Champion. 1997 and 2000 Challenge of Cha
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Nick Van Den Berg
Nick Van Den Berg From - Holland Age -    24Based -   Amsterdam, HollandNickname -  El NinoHobbies -  Poker, InternetCue Used -  MusashiAchievements - Italian Open. Paris Open. Austrian Open. 13 times Dutch Champion at various discipline
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Alex Lely
Alex Lely Holland Age -    31Based -   The Hague, HollandNickname -  The Plague from the HagueHobbies -  Rugby, Running, CookingYears Playing -  5 years a proCue Used -  Predator ZAchievements - 1999 World Masters Champion. 199
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Niels Feijen
Niels Feijen From - Holland Age -    27Based -   The Hague, HollandNickname -  The TerminatorHobbies -  DJ, FitnessYears Playing -  5 years a full-time playerCue Used -  LongoniAchievements - 2004, 2003 & 2002 European Stra
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Pei-wei Chang
Pei-wei Chang Chinese TaipeiAge -    25Based -   Taipei, TaiwanNickname -  Pool KidHobbies -  MoviesYears Playing -  9 yearsCue Used -  Rays CueAchievements - Silver Medallist 2004 World Pool Championship. 2004 World Continenta
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Alex Pagulayan
Alex Pagulayan From - CanadaAge -    26Based -   Toronto, CanadaNickname -  The LionHobbies -  Poker, Basketball and MallsYears Playing -  A full-time pro for 6 yearsCue Used -  Schon Butt, Predator ShaftAchievements - 2004 Wor
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Tony Drago
Tony Drago From - Malta Age -    39Based -   London, England and Valletta, MaltaNickname -  TornadoHobbies -  Tennis, Football, Boxing and MoviesYears Playing -  19 years, 9-Ball for 8Cue Used -  John ParrisAchievements - Winne
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Allison Fisher
Allison FisherAllison Fisher won her first World Snooker Championship when she was 17 years old, but her love of the game was ignited 10 years prior to that by the matches she watched o­n TV.  By the time she was13 she belonged to a league and at 15 she won her first national championshi
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Karen Corr
Karen Corr"The Irish Invader" struck out for new horizons in 1998 when she left the world of snooker behind to see how she could do o­n a tour she had just heard of that was happening in the United States-the Women's Professional Billiard Association 9-Ball Tour.  It wasn't long
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Carolinas Open One-Pocket Division Winding Down
Carolinas Open o­ne-Pocket Division Winding DownBy Lee GriggsThe Carolina’s Open, held this week at Fast Eddie’s of Goldsboro, NC, kicked off o­n August 18.  Sponsored by Holiday Inn Express, Pastimes Billiards, o­n Cue Sports Bar, Alton’s Audio, Five 19 Club, Tar Heel Amusement,
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Stars Support the Eighth Annual Sorvino Asthma Foundation
Stars Support the Eighth Annual Sorvino Asthma FoundationBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Eighth Annual Sorvino Asthma Foundation Pro-Celebrity Pool Tournament and Charity Event began o­n Friday, August 20, 2004, with a glittering reception at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.  The stars mingle
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Orbach and Jones Victorious at Eighth Annual Sorvino Asthma Event
Orbach and Jones Victorious at Eighth Annual Sorvino Asthma EventBy InsidePOOL StaffThe two-day pro-am held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas culminated with the team of Jerry Orbach and Loree Jon Jones being crowned the winners.  Held to benefit children who suffer from asthma, the event w
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Scott Frost Takes One-Pocket Event at Carolina’s Open
Scott Frost Takes O­ne-Pocket Event at Carolina’s OpenThe final day of the o­ne-pocket event at the Carolina’s Open, held at Fast Eddie’s in Goldsboro, SC, saw Scott “The Freezer” Frost crowned the victor.  Frost, whose primary game is o­ne-pocket, is also a strong 9-ball contend
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Alfredo Aces Inaugural Viking Cue Amateur Tour Event
Alfredo Aces Inaugural Viking Cue Amateur Tour EventBrian Alfredo owns the bragging rights of being the first-ever, first-place winner o­n The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour.  The tour's inaugural season got underway with a field of 62 players at Fiddlestix Billiard Café in Canton, O
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National Office Re-directs Efforts
National Office Re-directs EffortsAdministrative change focuses o­n Marketing & PromotionsColorado Springs, Colorado: Industry growth in billiards has resulted in a number of changes to official governing bodies in 2004, including a recent administrative re-structure at the Billiard Congr
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9-Ball Division of Carolina’s Open Goes to Archer
9-Ball Division of Carolina’s Open Goes to ArcherBy InsidePOOL StaffAfter cruising through a field of 121 of the toughest 9-ballers in the states, Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer defeated current U.S. Open champion Jeremy Jones in the final match 15-11 for the victory.  The event, held at Fast
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Two in a Row for Schjodt
Two in a Row for Schjodt Debbie Schjodt came out o­n top of the fray that was unleashed o­n Stroker's Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL, by The Fury Florida Ladies Amateur 9-Ball Tour o­n Saturday August 21, 2004.   The newest addition to the team of Fury tournament directors
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Landi Vaults Into First on Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Stop
Landi Vaults Into First o­n Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Stop In a surprising string of wins against some of the Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour's veteran players,19-year-old Joey Landi of Springhill, FL, took first place o­n their August 22, 2004, stop.  The o­ne-day event d
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ESPN Adds Airdates in August & September
ESPN Adds Airdates in August & SeptemberBCA Open 9-Ball Championships earn high ratings Colorado Springs, Colorado:  ESPN has just announced the addition of eight more broadcast hours of the Billiard Congress of America [BCA] Open 9-Ball Championships, scheduled to air this fall. Be
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Twenty-Two Academic All-Americans Named
Twenty-Two Academic All-Americans NamedBCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships Colorado Springs, Colorado: At the awards banquet of the 16th Annual Junior National 9-Ball Championships at the University of Arizona in Tucson, July 21-24, 2004, the Billiard Congress of America [BCA] and the B
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Joyner Pulls a Double-Dip to Win Red Stick Classic
Joyner Pulls a Double-Dip to Win Red Stick Classic by Bill Fuller One-pocket aficionado Cliff Joyner came out o­n top of an impressive list of players that included the likes of John Schmidt, Gabe Owen, Charlie Bryant, Scotty Townsend, and David Matlock to take home first place and the b
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Tri-State Semi-Annual Event Claimed by Dokovic
Tri-State Semi-Annual Event Claimed by Dokovic by John LeymanRomana Dokovic successfully defended her title as last summer's winner this year against a field of 18 other players at the Tri-State Tour's semi-annual, large-entry fee "A," "B," "C," "D" class 9-ball tournament at Amsterdam Bi
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Memphis Classic II Begins Saturday
Memphis Classic II Begins SaturdayBy Steve TrinwardMemphis Classic II, Paul Frankel's o­ngoing production, is alive and well in the city Elvis built, with competitors rolling in from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Indiana, Missouri, and Mississippi, as well as a sizable local conting
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The Stakes Go Up in Memphis
The Stakes Go Up in MemphisBy Steve TrinwardSaturday in Memphis the stakes got higher, as the second annual Memphis Classic, with a total purse of $15,000, kicked off at Bob Prater's expansive Highpocket's Billiard Club.  Some of the top names in the game showed up: Barry Emerson, Je
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Barouty Bests Field at the Pete Sinkler Straight Pool Event
Barouty Bests Field at the Pete Sinkler Straight Pool Event Dan Barouty persevered through the long hours of play at The Pete Sinkler Annual Straight Pool event to arrive in first place with a 61-point difference in the final score.  Kicking off o­n Friday, August 27, 2004, at 10 p.m., t
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Soaking Up the Win
Soaking Up the Win Putnam Remained UndefeatedIn a meeting of great players, Shawn Putnam came out victorious at The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour season kick-off.  The event, held o­n August 28-29, 2004, at Fiddlestix Café in Canton, OH, drew 42 players.  Even though most of the matches of
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Baraks Bombs Double J at Memphis Classic
Baraks Bombs Double J at Memphis ClassicBy Steve TrinwardIf you missed the final day of the Memphis 9-Ball Classic this year, you missed a truly memorable event.  If you were there, you know exactly what I mean.To cut to the chase, or the race-to-9 and to the top of the tournament heap, Jere
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New Urban Comedy from MEE Films Uses Entertainment to Inspire Urban Youth to Pursue Their Dreams
New Urban Comedy from MEE Films Uses Entertainment to Inspire Urban Youth to Pursue Their DreamsConceived and produced by MEE Films, Up Against the 8-Ball was created to inspire urban youth and young adults (of all races)to pursue their dreams in spite of challenges they might face.  Accordi
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Souquet, Basavich Confirmed For Planet Pool Pre-U.S. Open Warm-Up
Souquet, Basavich Confirmed For Planet Pool Pre-US Open Warm-UpWith less than a week to go, the 64-player field for the 10th annual "official" pre-U.S. Open warm-up tournament has been filled. This two-day event, held September 4-5, the weekend immediately preceding the U.S. Open 9-Ball Champions
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Schjodt Adds Another First-Place Win to Her Resume
Schjodt Adds Another First-Place Win to Her Resumeby Tori Hilty Setting the Fury Florida Ladies Amateur Tour o­n fire lately has become the standard for Debbie Schjodt, and she kept the blaze going by fighting back from the o­ne-loss side to take first place o­n August 28, 2004,
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First Place is Feather in Aquino's Cap
First Place is Feather in Aquino's Capby Tori HiltyArriving in first place at the Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour's stop at Cue Time Billiards was no walk in the park for Julio "Latin Connection" Aquino (pictured right), who made his way through the west side of the chart after his defea
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InsidePOOL Forum Winners Announced for February 2005
InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for February 2005 The winners for the InsidePOOL Forums Contest were announced today.  Contestants gain eligibility simply by participating o­n the InsidePOOL Forums.  Prizes are going to be awarded every month of 2005.  Two wi
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PA Billiards Event Benefits Hospice
PA Billiards Event Benefits Hospice By Bill RosenbergerThe Fourth Annual Billiards for Benefits was held February 26-27 at Hotel Carlisle in Carlisle, PA.  Each year, Tracee Clepper and co-founder Lisa Kochenour, along with their staff, choose a charity, and this year, the Hospice of Central
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Hernandez Wins Hampton Ridge Opener
Hernandez Wins Hampton Ridge OpenerBy Bill RosenbergerFrankie Hernandez picked up right where he left off o­n the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour.  The season-opening event took place o­n February 27 at Master Billiards in New York City.   A strong field of 32 players filled
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Comeback Win for Ranew in South Carolina
Comeback Win for Ranew in South CarolinaBy Steve Jennings The small field that gathered at Game Time Riptide in Greenville, SC, o­n February 26 put o­n quite a show, as several matches went down to the wire and a few players made names for themselves.  Both Mike Szkulnicki and A
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Schmidt Wins Viking Mini Event
Schmidt Wins Viking Mini EventBy Bill RosenbergerSeventy-eight players gathered at Palace Billiards in Villa Park, IL, o­n Tuesday, March 1 for the Viking Cue Open 9-Ball mini event.  John Schmidt defeated Shawn Putnam, who just won his first major title at the North American Open Tour i
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Noon Time on the Fury Tour
Noon Time o­n the Fury TourBy J.A. Barnes Sixty-three players met at Strokers Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL, to battle it out in the third event o­n the Fury Central Florida 9-Ball Tour.   The February 27 event featured dominating play by a number of competitors, including Jason
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for February 2005
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for February 2005Congratulations to Aaron Deist of Salinas, CA, for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption during the month of November.  The winning entry was, "Nigel was becoming irritated with Rodney's repeated reque
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Efren Reyes Leads the Field of 32 Players
Asia’s o­nly premier 9-ball tour kicks off another season of exciting pool competition in Singapore when defending champion Efren “Bata” Reyes from the Philippines leads a field of 32 top Asian players for the first leg of the four-city San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2005 at the Suntec Singapor
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Sometimes There is a Change of Plan
Through the Eyes of a ChampionSometimes There is a Change of PlanBy Johnny Archer The 2004 Mosconi Cup was memorable to me for a couple of reasons.  Obviously, the first reason is that we won; making it the ninth win for the USA. Secondly is the fact that I was the team captain. Since i
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Strong Field Continues in Reno
Strong Field Continues in RenoBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Twelfth Annual United States Bar Table Championship is set to kick off its second day at the Sands Regency Casino Hotel in Reno, NV.  Many of the first-round matches ended Wednesday night, while the rest will finish up in the early afterno
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110 Players Strong at Palace Billiards
110 Players Strong at Palace BilliardsBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Viking Cue 9-Ball National Championship at Palace Billiards is set to start the second day of matches, and so far, there have been very few upsets at the Villa Park, IL, poolroom.  Shawn Putnam, Niels Feijen, and Earl Strickland al
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Celebrity Pool on Bravo Starts March 3
Celebrity Pool o­n Bravo Starts March 3  TONIGHT o­n BRAVO ... Beginning o­n Thursday, March 3, Hollywood hotshots are set to hustle for charity in a new show from the network that brought you Celebrity Poker Showdown. Hosted by Rob Huebel and Visit InsidePOOL for the latest abou
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San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour: Filipinos Dominate First Day of Competition
San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour: Filipinos Dominate First Day of CompetitionFilipinos dominated the first day of competition as all five players barged into the quarterfinals of the kickoff leg of the 2005 San Miguel Asian 9 Ball Tour at the Suntec Exhibition Hall.  Defending champion Efren “Ba
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San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2005: Top Two Seeds Booted Out
San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2005: Top Two Seeds Booted OutThe upset axe fell heavily o­n the top two seeds as Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante were unceremoniously booted out in the quarterfinal round of the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour at the Suntec Exhibition Hall. 
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Abernathy Upsets Sambajon in Viking Championship
Abernathy Upsets Sambajon Jr.; Putnam & Barak Battle TodayBy InsidePOOL Staff James Baraks, who has never lost a Viking event he has played in, advanced at Palace Billiards o­n Friday night over Leil Gay.  The 110-player field is down to 64 as play gets underway today.  The
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Montal Sweeps Through 9-Ball Event at Bar Table Championships
Montal Sweeps Through 9-Ball Event at Bar Table ChampionshipsBy InsidePOOL StaffCanadian ace Edwin Montal swept through the Twelfth Annual U.S. Bar Table Championship with an undefeated record in the 9-ball division at the Sands Regency Casino Hotel in Reno, NV.  The 124-player field started
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San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2005: Valle Wins Singapore Leg
San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2005: Valle Wins Singapore Leg  In the end, the new o­ne outplayed the young o­ne.  Gandy Valle of the Philippines defeated 16-year-old Wu Chia Ching of Chinese Taipei 11 – 9 late Sunday evening to capture the inaugural leg of the 2005 San Miguel Asi
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Feijen Wins Viking National Championship
Feijen Wins Viking National ChampionshipBy Bill RosenbergerThe Viking Cue National Championship came to a close Sunday night with awell known but unexpected name taking home the title.  Holland native Niels Feijen, who last won a Viking event in 1998, went undefeated through the five-day tou
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Owen Comes Through in 8-Ball
Owen Comes Through in 8-Ball By Bill Rosenberger  Gabe Owen got back to his roots in the Twelfth Annual U.S. Bar Table Championship's 8-ball division, going undefeated in a field of 169 players.  The event concluded Monday, March 7 at the Sands Regency Casino Hotel in Reno
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Solid Week of Play for Richko
Solid Week of Play for RichkoBy J.A. Barnes For the second straight week o­n the Fury Central Florida 9-Ball Tour, Jason Richko played strong, but his efforts finally paid off, as he took the victory at Planet 9-Ball in Tampa, FL.  Just a week earlier, Richko earned a second-place finish
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Mountainous Win for Monture
Mountainous Win for MontureBy Bill RosenbergerAdam Monture finally reached the mountaintop with his win o­n the 10K Tour o­n March 5-6 at Color of Money Billiards.  Seventy-two players gathered in Niagara Falls, o­ntario, for the weekend event, but Monture was o­n his game an
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Davis Comes Back to Win Joss Tour Event
Davis Comes Back to Win Joss Tour EventBy Bill RosenbergerUltimate Billiards Club in Berlin, CT, witnessed an ultimate comeback by Mike Davis, as he doubled up Joey Korsiak in the finals to win the Joss Tour's fifteenth stop.  Korsiak had sent Davis to o­ne-loss side with a win in th
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Fisher Goes Two for Two on WPBA Tour
Fisher Goes Two for Two o­n WPBA TourBy Bill RosenbergerAllison Fisher is now two for two o­n the WPBA Tour in 2005, after she captured the Great Lakes Classic in Michigan City, IN, o­n Sunday, March 6.  And "The Duchess of Doom" has still not been defeated in a match, going unsc
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Sevierville Belongs to Edwards
Sevierville Belongs to EdwardsBy Bill RosenbergerThe J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour rolled into Sevierville, TN, for the Tennessee Run Out Open o­n March 5-6, and Russ Edwards rolled out with the win.  Edwards led the 38-player field, coming back through the o­ne-loss side at
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That's What I'm Talking About-The Carolina Sting
That's What I'm Talking AboutThe Carolina Sting By Keith McCready  I've always been a road player, and my pool travels have taken me from coast to coast. North Carolina, though, has always been o­ne of my favorite stomping grounds. So, when I heard about the Carolinas Op
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Mental Maximization-Attack the Shot, Then the Position
Mental MaximizationAttack the Shot, Then the PositionBy Max Eberle Most successful pool shots consist of two parts-pocketing the object ball and positioning the cue ball. These two facets of each shot are so interrelated that it is hard to say o­ne is more important than the other. Of co
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Grady's Grad School-Crossing Banks and Kisses
Grady's Grad SchoolCrossing Banks and Kisses By Grady Mathews A "crossing" bank is o­ne where the cue ball gets out of the "kiss" area before the object ball reaches it. There are ways to tell if a shot qualifies as a crossing bank, and o­nce you can do so, you can use inside eng
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Beat People With a Stick-Makin' the Money Ball
Beat People With a StickMakin' the Money BallBy Tom Simpson In most games, there is a moment when we face the game-winning (or game-losing shot)-the "money ball." In 8-ball and 9-ball, obviously it's shooting the 8 or the 9. In straight pool, it's the final point. We've been
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This is Your Captain Speaking-Starting All Over
This is Your Captain SpeakingStarting All OverBy John W. Loftus Last month I wrote about a shot I made o­n the 8 ball. I got to wondering how many of us miss the 8 ball (or 9 ball) shot when it counts and how to correct it. Even a few of the best players I know have missed straight-in 8
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Pro Pool Workout-Controlling the Arena
Pro Pool WorkoutControlling the Arena By Bob Henning In the last column I talked about controlling the table and how a contest between advanced players is essentially o­ne of who will take control. Since both players know how to control the table, the match is often determined by who can
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Massey's Bag of Tricks-The Jerry Orbach 3 Ball Shot the Hard Way
Massey's Bag of TricksThe Jerry Orbach 3 Ball Shot the Hard WayBy Mike Massey  "The Jerry Orbach 3 Ball Shot the Hard Way" is a long name for a trick shot, so I must explain why I named it that. I've been very fortunate to be involved with some fundraisers with Mr. Orbach, and o
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McNally Takes Second Hampton Ridge Stop
McNally Takes Second Hampton Ridge StopBy InsidePOOL StaffPat McNally's third-round defeat didn't deflate his game.  Instead, he composed himself, winning five straight matches to come back and earn a win o­n the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour.Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA, h
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Singletary Tops Off Junior Billiards Event
Singletary Tops Off Junior Billiards EventBy InsidePOOL StaffOver 15 junior pool players came to Baker's Billiards in Tampa, FL, for the second event o­n the Junior Billiards Tour.  The March 5 event was dominated by 17-year-olds Denny Singletary and  Wayne Hutter, but Singletar
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Brunswick Korea Pro Pool Tour Continues
Brunswick Korea Pro Pool Tour ContinuesBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Second Annual Dragon Promotions Seoul Open is o­n its third day, and thus far, the field has remained steady.  Many of the top Korean homeland players and the top foreigners have fared well.A total of four qualifier tournament
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Free tickets to $20,000 No Limit 9-Ball National TV Show
Free tickets to $20,000 No Limit 9-Ball National TV ShowOn Camera Audiences, Inc. has announced that it is providing the audience for “Ball Breakers” o­n the Game Show Network. The television show is a no limit nine ball, winner takes all format hosted by Sal Masekala and featuring Ewa M
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Takenaka and Kim Victorious in Brunswick Korea International Championships
Takenaka and Kim Victorious in Brunswick Korea International Championships Hiroshi Takenaka of Japan took home the championship for the men’s division at the DP Seoul Open, while Ga Young Kim of Korea captured the women’s title. Last year, Takenaka’s trip to Korea didn’t see him make it to t
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ACS Texas Wins Suit Against BCA
ACS Texas Wins Suit Against BCAThe ACS Texas Pool League Association won a full judgment for $6,898 against the Billiard Congress of America in El Paso County (TX) in a Colorado Springs, CO, court o­n March 8.   The suit stemmed from a decision made by the BCA made last summer to wi
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Zuglan's Home-Court Defense Falls Short Against Ruberto
Zuglan's Home-Court Defense Falls Short Against Rubertoby Bill RosenbergerMike Zuglan, tournament director of the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour, hosted the March 12-13 event at his poolroom, Pro Billiard Lounge.  In 2004, he used the home-court advantage to earn the victory, but this year,
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Little's Record Continues to Grow
Little's Record Continues to Growby KBP StaffThe Fury Carolina Amateur 9-Ball Tour made its debut at Mojo's in Apex, NC, for its March 12 stop.  The poolroom's first Fury event turned up 40 strong amateur players, making the stop a success.Eddie Little, who found success himself
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Feijen Continues Hot Steak; Bell Dethrones Hunt
Feijen Continues Hot Steak; Bell Dethrones HuntBy Bill Rosenberger Niels Feijen has as easy answer about why he's o­n such a hot streak.  "I'm playing more."  If that's the case, he should play in every regional event he can, as he bagged his second in the span
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Mendez Caroms Home CNY Win
Mendez Caroms Home CNY WinBy Bill Rosenberger The CNY 9-Ball Tour hit Baldwinsville, NY, o­n March 12-13, with 45 players filling the mounted dry erase board at Michelle's Billiard Café.  The owners have a bracket mounted o­n the wall, so tournament results can be displayed
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Louisiana Open Good to Schmidt
Louisiana Open Good to Schmidtby Bill RosenbergerIn each of the past three years, the J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour has stopped at Corner Pocket in Kenner, LA, for the Louisiana Open.  And o­n March 12-13, John Schmidt made in three wins in a row with an undefeated victory.It was cle
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Grecar Scores Win; Campagna Takes Qualifier
Grecar Scores Win; Campagna Takes QualifierBy InsidePOOL StaffIt's not often that two players come out as winners in a 9-ball tournament, but it happened o­n March 12-13 when Gail Grecar earned the victory o­n the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour.  Renee Campagna came in second, but
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Vidal Goes Undefeated at Spin City
Vidal Goes Undefeated at Spin City by Todd Fleitman Spin City Café & Billiards in Woodside, NY, was the site for the March 13 Tri-State Tour handicapped 9-ball event.  The tournament was open to "A" through "D" players, and the field did not disappoint in providing the tal
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Neldner & Gabriel Earn Wins on Midwest 9-Ball Tour
Neldner & Gabriel Earn Wins o­n Midwest 9-Ball TourBy Bill RosenbergerIt was o­nly fitting that the Midwest 9-Ball Tour was held at The Break in Cahokia, IL, o­n March 12-13, because Daniel Nelder consistently used his break to spark his undefeated victory.  The field wasn
Directory: 2005 Billiards
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Double "J" Doubles Up on Mason To Earn Victory
Double "J" Doubles Up o­n Mason To Earn VictoryBy InsidePOOL StaffA talented field of 72 players converged o­n Fast Eddie's in the piney wooded area of Beaumont, TX, o­n March 12-13 to battle for the Fast Eddie's Olhausen 9-Ball Tour victory.  Current points leader Javier
Directory: 2005 Billiards
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Daniel Takes His Game to North Florida
Daniel Takes His Game to North FloridaBy J.A. BarnesTwenty-seven players showed up for the Fury North Florida Tour's third stop o­n March 13 at Jewel's Billiards in Gainesville, FL.  Two strong players from the Central Florida Tour brought their games a couple hours north, and bo
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Lampert Fires Off Another Fast Eddies Win
Lampert Fires Off Another Fast Eddies WinBy InsidePOOL StaffWhen Amanda Lampert enters a Fast Eddie's 9-Ball event, she's almost a sure bet to at least reach the finals.  o­n March 13, she didn't disappoint anyone in Beaumont, TX, but she did have to win it the hard way-by sw
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Thirteenth Annual Super Billiards Expo Begins
Thirteenth Annual Super Billiards Expo BeginsBy InsidePOOL StaffThe 2005 Super Billiards Expo is underway in Valley Forge, PA, for its thirteenth year.  A full field of 64 pro players has gathered for the Brunswick Pro Players Championship, which began March 17, 2005, and hundreds more hopef
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Brunswick Pro Players Championship Narrowed to Final Four
Brunswick Pro Players Championship Narrowed to Final FourBy InsidePOOL StaffThe final four players remaining will return o­n Sunday morning to the 2005 Brunswick Pro Players Championship event, being held at the 13th Annual Super Billiards Expo in Valley Forge, PA.  The show began o­
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Putnam Prevails at Brunswick Pro Players Championship
Putnam Prevails at Brunswick Pro Players ChampionshipBy InsidePOOL StaffAfter suffering a defeat to Fabio Petroni in the hot seat match, Shawn Putnam came back to unseat the Italian champion in the finals to win the 2005 Brunswick Pro Players Championship.  The event began o­n Thursday,
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Jans Earns First on Spirit Tour
Jans Earns First o­n Spirit Tour by J.A. Barnes  There was no shortage of talent or fun at the Ladies Spirit Tour stop at Kiss Shot Billiards in Coral Springs, FL, o­n March 19-20 for the third WPBA qualifier of the year.  Wendy Jans, who hails from Belguim, not o­nly took h
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Kostanian Earns First Hunter Classics Victory
Kostanian Earns First Hunter Classics Victoryby Cathy VanoverThe Hunter Classics Tour rolled into Albuquerque, NM, o­n March 19-20, bringing 20 sharp-shooting ladies with it.  Corner Pocket, which hosted the tour's second stop of the year, saw twelve Texas players corner the field, b
Directory: 2005 Billiards
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Ince & Singh Take Tri-State Tour Dual-Class Event
Ince & Singh Take Tri-State Tour Dual-Class Eventby John LeymanAmsterdam Billiards & Bar hosted a $1000-added duel-class event o­n March 19-20, and in an effort to enhance the play of the average player, the Tri-State Tour restricted the tournament to players in the "C" and "D" classe
Directory: 2005 Billiards
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Fury North Florida Tour Belongs to Aquino
Fury North Florida Tour Belongs to Aquinoby J.A. Barnes   The Fury Amateur 9-Ball Tour's North Florida division is steadily growing in numbers, as 33 players showed up at Uncle Waldo's in Daytona, FL, o­n March 19-20.  The field included past Florida Tour winners J
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U.S. Open Tickets & Entries Ready for Sale
U.S. Open Tickets & Entries Ready for SaleThe Thirtieth Annual United States Open is just around the corner, September 19-25, 2005, and tickets are ready to go o­n sale.  Not o­nly are spectators encouraged to get their tickets early, but player information has also been released
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United Poolplayers Association Announces Long-Term Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships for Miche
United Poolplayers Association Announces Long-Term Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships for Michelob Amberbock World Summit of Pool New York, Sept. 1, 2004 – Fresh off the announcement of the title sponsorship from Michelob AmberBock, the television partnership with ESPN an
Directory: September 2005
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How Do I Subscribe to Inside POOL Magazine?
How Do I Subscribe to Inside POOL Magazine?InsidePOOL Magazine is the hottest magazine in billiards and pool.  Getting a subscription or renewing your subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine has never been easier.  To subscribe online, simply use this link to go to the InsidePOOL Magazine S
Directory: September 2005
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Sambajon Defeats Corr, Claims $6,000 Prize
Sambajon Defeats Corr, Claims $6,000 Prize  by Robert AnthonySantos Sambajon Jr. defeated WPBA number-two ranked Karen Corr in a 9-ball exhibition challenge and took home a grand prize of $6,000. The race-to-15 match was a winner-takes-all event held at PJ’s Billiards in Linden, NJ, o­n
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The Pearl Wins Again in Rochester
The Pearl Wins Again in Rochester Earl Strickland defeated Keith McCready to repeat as champion at the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour event at Classic Billiards in Rochester, NY . In a match that kept the crowd engaged until the very end, Strickland climbed to an 8-5 lead but watched McCready cl
Directory: September 2005
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Cube 9-Ball Debuts in Cincinnati
Cube 9-Ball Debuts in Cincinnatiby InsidePOOL StaffCube 9-Ball had its inaugural tournament at Michael's Billiards in Cincinnati, OH, o­n April 5, with a strong field of local players present to try their skills with the new device.  Mike Franklin (pictured) bested Eric Durbin 104-0
Directory: September 2005
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February Viking Cue Photo Contest Winner!
           The winner of the February Viking Cue Photo Contest is Dennis Horbatuk of Mohegan, NY.  Dennis will receive a $300-400 Viking Cue and a 1 year subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine.Winning Caption:"The Narcoleptic 9-Ball To
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Karen Corr Clinches Connecticut Joss Event
Karen Corr Clinches Connecticut Joss Eventby InsidePOOL StaffKaren Corr has defeated Jim "King James" Rempe in the Joss Tour event at Ultimate Billiards in Berlin, Connecticut o­n April 6.  A strong field of 41 players arrived in Berlin to the $3,000-added tournament.  The smaller-t
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Brian White Wins North Carolina Viking Event
Brian White Wins North Carolina Viking Eventby InsidePOOL StaffViking's latest event, held at Randolph's Billiards in Hickory, NC, o­n April 5-6, was won by Brian White, who defeated Randy Burris by the resounding score of 7-0.Room owner Randy Kanipe has a wonderful pool hall, with an
Directory: September 2005
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Bell Undefeated in NEWT Opener
Bell Undefeated in NEWT Openerby InsidePOOL Staff      Pam Bell, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, went undefeated to capture NEWT’s first event of the year at Corner Billiards in Manhattan, NY.  Pam took home first place money and a WPBA Qualifier for the Pe
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Mosconi: The Documentary
Mosconi: The Documentaryby InsidePOOL Staff Richard Kranicki (Pool Eyes Publications) and David Boorboor (Eye in the Sky Entertainment) are proud to announce the March 2003 signing with Mrs. Flora Mosconi of a contract for the rights to develop "The Willie Mosconi Motion Picture." Their firs
Directory: September 2005
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Sambajon Successful at Spot Shots Joss Event
Sambajon Successful at Spot Shots Joss Eventby InsidePOOL StaffThe Joss Northeast Tour drew 47 fine 9-ball players to its stop this weekend at Spot Shots Billiards in Portland, Maine.  Santos Sambajon, Jr., came out o­n top, besting Carlos Viera in the double-elimination finals for
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Larry Nevel Bests Baraks in Chicago Viking Event
Larry Nevel Bests Baraks in Chicago Viking Eventby InsidePOOL StaffLarry Nevel came out o­n top at the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour's event this weekend in Palatine, IL.  Held at Quentin Corner, Nevel bested a tough field of 70 players to end up defeating Jamie Baraks 7-4 in the final
Directory: September 2005
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Kang Victorious in Virginia Falcon Event
Kang Victorious in Virginia Falcon Eventby InsidePOOL StaffOut of an exceptionally tough field of 67 players, Amar Kang has emerged victorious at the Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour's stop this weekend.  Held at Fast Eddie's in Alexandra, VA, the event saw their two top points leaders, Kang a
Directory: September 2005
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Stevie Moore Gets Greenville Viking Event
Stevie Moore Gets Greenville Viking Eventby InsidePOOL StaffThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour converged upon Greenville, SC, at the fantastic room of Game Time/Rip Tide.  The $2,000-added event drew a tough field of 68 players, with Stevie Moore emerging as the winner in his two-set finals with Ran
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BCn EXPANDS TOUR SPONSORSHIPS
BCn EXPANDS TOUR SPONSORSHIPSFalcon Cue Tour 9-Ball Tour Joins the NetworkST. LOUIS, MO (April 15, 2003) The Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour, formerly the Planet Pool Tour, has joined other pro 9-Ball tours by naming BCn as its "Official TV Network." In its ever-evolving business structure, Billiard Club
Directory: September 2005
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Western Canadian Championships Kick Off
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 a
Directory: September 2005
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Focal Point Developed for Expo and Trade Services
Focal Point Developed for Expo and Trade Services Colorado Springs, CO - Stephen Ducoff, Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Executive Director, announces that Carolyn Lewis has been named the "BCA Trade Services Director".  Ms. Lewis will be responsible for all aspects of the BCA&#
Directory: September 2005
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Billiard Congress of America Rolls Out a New Cue Ball!
Billiard Congress of America Rolls Out a New Cue Ball!Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) National 8-Ball Championships (May 9-17, 2003 in Las Vegas, NV) will be the first major event to use the new Aramith cue ball designed for Valley tables.  The new cue ball
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2003 International Challenge of Champions
2003 International Challenge of Champions      Pocket pool champions from around the world will go head-to-head in the Thirteenth Annual INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS. The winner-take-all $50,000 event will be held August 13-14, 2003, at the Mohegan Sun Casino
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Western Canadian Open 9-Ball
Western Canadian Open 9-Ball by InsidePOOL StaffThe Western Canadian Open 9-Ball is still going strong, with o­nly 48 players remaining o­n Friday morning.  The event, which is being held in two separate locations - Great White Billiards and The Oval - in Calgary, Alberta, saw some u
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BCN to Broadcast 13-Week Television Series
BCN to Broadcast 13-Week Television Series  31 Million Cable and Satellite Homes Will Get BCtv ST. LOUIS, MO – APRIL 19, 2003 – Billiard Club network announces broadcast agreements with Empire Sports Network and Sunshine Network for a 13-week cable TV series. The broadcast premier is&nb
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Archer Wins Western Canadians
Archer Wins Western Canadian OpenPagulayan Goes Out as Crowd Favorite With a 15-7 victory in the extended finals, Johnny Archer has defeated Alex Pagulayan and won the IBC Western Canadian Open 9-Ball Championships. Archer lost to Ralf Souquet 11-5 late Friday night, but came back to Sc
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Qualifiers for World Championships Announced by Matchroom Sports
Qualifying Tournaments for World Championships Announced The Qualifying Events are being held in the same venue as the Final Stages of the World Championship - the Cardiff International Arena.  From Saturday 5th July until Thursday 10th July, there will be TEN tournaments through which
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8-Ball Championships Offer Unique Fundraising Opportunity for Boys & Girls Club
8-Ball Championships Offer Unique Fundraising Opportunity for Boys & Girls ClubColorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) holds its National 8-Ball Championships at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas May 9-17, and preparations are many and varied.  O
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World Championship Qualifiers
World Championship QualifiersWith the 2003 World Pool Championship scheduled to take place from 12 - 20 July at the Cardiff International Arena, promoters Matchroom Sport can announce full details of this year's qualifying events.  There will be a total of eleven spots in the main event
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Third Annual Predator Central Florida Open
Third Annual Predator Central Florida Open Dragon Promotions has just announced the Third Annual Predator Central Florida Open, which will be held o­n May 29 - June 1, 2003, at Pro Billiards in Orlando, Florida.  This event guarantees that $4,000 will be added, and the entry fee is
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Midwest Billiard Expo
Midwest Billiard Expo The combined promotional efforts of John Stich (Chalk Talk Productions) and Bob Romano (Windy City Open Productions) are bringing to the pool world The Midwest Billiard Expo and Midwest Open Tournament o­n October 15-19, 2003 at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, I
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Stan's The Man in Spokane!
Stan's The Man in Spokane!By Carissa BiggsMcQ's Billiards of Spokane, WA set the scene for the 8th Pechauer Custom Cues 9-Ball Tour stop of the season, promoted by o­n The Wire. McQ's Billiards boasts a full bar, an excellent menu, is host to weekly, regional, and local compe
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Pechauer Tour Hits Boise
Pechauer Tour Hits BoiseBy Carissa BiggsBack/Street Billiards in Boise, ID hosted the 9th Pechauer West Coast Tour Stop of the season o­n April 19th and 20th. Players from California have been traveling quite a few miles to keep up with these stops in the Northwest and it was finally worth at
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World Artistic Pool Tour
World Artistic Pool Tour     Following you will find information for the implementation of the 2003/2004 WORLD "ARTISTIC POOL" TOUR.    We have a confirmed schedule with specific dating at this time, and will conduct this first season through December 31, 2004.&
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Santos Sambajon, Jr., Wins Joss Rochester Event
Santos Sambajon, Jr., Wins Joss Rochester Eventby InsidePOOL StaffThis week's Joss Northeast tour event was held at Pro Billiards Lounge in Rotterdam, New York.  Not surprisingly, it was o­ne of the tour regulars, Santos Sambajon, Jr., taking top honors again after he defeated Jarrod
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McCreesh Shoots the Lights Out in Port City
McCreesh Shoots the Lights Out in Port Cityby InsidePOOL StaffThe Fifth Annual Port City Shootout took place this weekend, drawing a total of 45 excellent local players to Break Time Billiards in Wilmington, NC. To a packed house full of charged spectators, Ryan McCreesh (pictured) won the firs
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Mello Wins AWBT Event at Pappy's
Mello Wins AWBT Event at Pappy'sby InsidePOOL StaffOut of a field of 27 fine female pool players, Susan Mello came through to win the Arizona Women's Billiard Tour's $1,000-added event held at Pappy's in Phoenix, Arizona, this weekend.Pappy's is a room with a perfect set-up, a
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TK Takes Down Another Pechauer Tour Event
TK Takes Down Another Pechauer Tour Eventby InsidePOOL StaffFor the second week in a row, Tommy Kennedy has been victorious o­n the Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour.  This week his victim in the finals was Bruce Berrong, and after his tough triumph, Kennedy said humbly, "I really want to t
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Putnam Continues to Terrorize Viking Tour
Putnam Continues to Terrorize Viking Tourby InsidePOOL StaffIt was just another day at the office for Shawn Putnam as he rolled his way to victory again at TJ's Billiards in Huntington, WV.  Putnam, a constant presence in the finals in the Viking Tour events captured his title this week
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15th Annual BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships at University of Michigan
15th Annual BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships at University of Michigan Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Junior National 9-Ball Championships are slated for July 30 - August 2, 2003 at the Michigan Union Billiards Room at the Student Union of the Univ
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Milwaukee Amateur Pool Players Win $520,000 at the Canadian Club Showdown Finals
Milwaukee Amateur Pool Players Win $520,000 at the Canadian Club Showdown Finals Mark Berry & John Zager Win Tourney & Defeat The Black WidowLAS VEGAS, NV, APR. 13, 2002 - o­ne dozen of the country's top amateur pool players went to the Canadian Club Showdown Finals in L
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Reyes Wins Again on San Miguel Tour
Reyes Wins Again o­n San Miguel Tour  By InsidePOOL Staff Taipie, Taiwan - Efren “The Magician” Reyes pulled off another incredible winon the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour this weekend with his 13-10 victory over Korean champion Jeong Young Hwa.  Held in Taipei, Taiwan, this sto
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Baraks Gets the Bank Two Weeks In A Row On Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour
Baraks Gets the Bank Two Weeks In A Row o­n Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL Staff James Baraks gave a repeat performance of his last week's Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour stop by taking top honors at Pockets in Crestwood, IL, the weekend of April 30-May 1, 2004.  A fiel
Directory: September 2005
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Ramos Wins Way Down South
Ramos Wins Way Down South Bill FullerCandy Ramos won the fifth stop o­n the Fast Eddie’s 9-Ball Tour at the "Tip of Texas" in McAllen o­n May 1-2, 2004. The competition was hot and fierce, just like the 90-degree weather, and there were many new faces in attendance.  The field was sm
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Viking Pool Cue Photo Caption Contest Winner for April
Viking Pool Cue Photo Caption Contest Winner for AprilCongratulations to Joe Erwin of Ringgold, GA, for being the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest winner for the month of April.  The winning entry was, "I think this works as well as Earl's glasses."  Joe has won a $300-400 Vik
Directory: September 2005
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Brinson Bests the Competition on J. Pechauer Southeast Tour
Brinson Bests the Competition o­n J. Pechauer Southeast TourBy InsidePOOL StaffCharlie Brinson took top honors at the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour the weekend of May 1-2, 2004.  Held at o­n Cue Sports Bar in Greenville, NC, owner Frank Owens made it possible for this to be
Directory: September 2005
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Schjodt Wins on Fury Florida Tour
Schjodt Wins o­n Fury Florida Tour On May 1, 2004, KBP and Sterling Gaming's 2004 Fury Florida Ladies Amateur Tour visited Trick Shots in Winter Park, FL, for its second stop of the season.  The 14 ladies who came out in support all had a good time, especially Debbie Schjodt, who end
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KBP Fury Orlando Stop Won by Murray
KBP Fury Orlando Stop Won by MurrayRichard Murray, winner of the KBP Fury Florida Amateur Tour’s first stop, did it again!  o­n May 2, 2004, the tour met at the newest Trick Shots in Orlando, FL, and the participants were enthusiastic to be playing in the newly built room.Players from la
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Sambajon Shines in Hampton Ridge Tour’s NJ Stop
Sambajon Shines in Hampton Ridge Tour’s NJ Stop The Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour made its third stop May 1-2, 2004, at PJ’s Billiards in Linden, NJ, and brought out the likes of Santos Sambajon, Josh Brothers, Tony Robles, and “Bristol” Bob Begey, to name a few.  Sambajon went through the field
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Host Players Vow to Keep the Title at Home
Host Players Vow to Keep the Title at Home San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2004 Cues Up in TaipeiNewly crowned Hong Kong leg champion Yang Ching Shun will lead a strong squad of seven players to bid for the inaugural Taipei leg title of the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour. All the action will be carrie
Directory: September 2005
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Tourangeau Bests Boise Field on Pechauer Stop
Tourangeau Bests Boise Field o­n Pechauer Stop By Carissa BiggsThe Pechauer West Coast Tour held its twelfth stop at BackStreet Billiards in Boise, ID, the weekend of May 1-2, 2004. Play kicked off and ran smooth throughout Saturday with the top competitors returning to finish up o­n Sund
Directory: September 2005
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New Products for Pool Players
New Products for Pool Players BCA adds new items to shopping cart Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recently added four new items to its o­nline shopping cart: billiard-themed license plate frame, How to Play Pool Right DVD, the soft-cover edition of The Illus
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Landon Shuffett Wins Inaugural Derby Day Classic
Landon Shuffett Wins Inaugural Derby Day Classic The first annual Derby Day Classic kicked off o­n May 1, 2004, and 27 amateur competitors from seven central Kentucky counties converged o­n the Rack and Cue in Campbellsville, KY.  The main event consisted of o­ne 9-ball event and
Directory: September 2005
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The Second Annual Master Billiard Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge
The Second Annual Master Billiard Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge to take place in New York City August 5-8, 2004 Organizers Add $20,000 to Second Annual Event to Attract 128 of the World’s Best 9-Ball PlayersUnderwritten by Benedict Min, owner of Master Billiard, and a number of other sponsors curren
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APA MEMBERS TAKE HOME $300,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES
APA MEMBERS TAKE HOME $300,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES AT NATIONAL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS World’s Largest Pool League Crowns Six Amateurs Champions in Las Vegas More than $300,000 in cash and prizes were awarded to American Poolplayers Association (APA) members at the APA National Singles Champion
Directory: September 2005
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San Miguel Tour Down to Final 8
San Miguel Tour Down to Final 8 After the first three rounds, the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour has whittled its 32-player field down to 8.  Held May 7-9 in Taipei, Taiwan, this is the fourth stop for the tour this year.  The final stop will be held May 29-30 in the Philippines. With sev
Directory: September 2005
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The BCA Policy on Dual Sanctioning
The BCA Policy o­n Dual Sanctioning The BCA Pool League & Programs policy is as follows: A league sanctioned with another recognized national league system other than the BCA may sanction with the BCA (dual sanctioning) as long as its intention is not to undermine the BCA national league
Directory: September 2005
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Perez Celebrates on Viking Chicago Stop
Perez Celebrates o­n Viking Chicago Stop By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour made a stop at G-Cue Restaurant & Billiards in Chicago, IL, for the grand opening tournament the weekend of May 8-9, 2004.  A total of 49 players, many of whom were locals plus a couple
Directory: September 2005
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Rim Finishes J. Pechauer Michigan Women's 9-Ball Tour on Top
Rim Finishes J. Pechauer Michigan Women's 9-Ball Tour o­n Top By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staff  A total of 26 women came to test their skills at the final stop of the J. Pechauer Michigan Women's 9-Ball Tour held May 8-9, 2004, at Billiard Café in Battlecreek, MI.  An ex
Directory: September 2005
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Immonen Battles to the Top on Florida Tour Palm Harbor Stop
Immonen Battles to the Top o­n Florida Tour Palm Harbor Stop By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL StaffMany great players, both pro and local favorites, gathered in Palm Harbor, FL, the weekend of May 8-9, 2004, for the third stop of the Florida Pro Tour.  The $7,000-added event saw Mika Immonen st
Directory: September 2005
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Gollan Dominates J. Pechauer West Coast Tour Washington Event
Gollan Dominates J. Pechauer West Coast Tour Washington Event By Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL staffAn amazing field of 96 players turned out to play in the J. Pechauer West Coast Tour held at Shoreline, WA, the weekend of May 8-9, 2004.  The roster was filled with hopefuls vying for prize money, w
Directory: September 2005
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Minnesota BCA Votes to Switch to Minnesota ACS
Minnesota BCA Votes to Switch to Minnesota ACS In actions that may set the precedent for the direction of other BCA state associations over the next few months, the membership board of the Minnesota BCA Pocket Billiard Association convened in Minneapolis, MN, today and voted by a large margi
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Ortmann Wins German Open
Ortmann Wins German Open German former world champion Oliver Ortmann ruled the Dynamic German Open 2004, the second tour-stop of the new Diamond 9 series staged in the billiard-café “Die Drei” in Sindelfingen.  In the finals of the event that featured 177 players from 25 different nations, O
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Moody Rules His House and Dickert Captures Her First Win on the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour
Moody Rules His House and Dickert Captures Her First Win o­n the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour Andy LincolnThe Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour returned to the beautiful Great Slates in Cambridge, MD, for Stop #5 o­n May 8-9, 2004. Room owner John Moody, Sr., and the loyal tour sponsors made this a $2,5
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Carmel Gallery Supports Billiards Education Foundation Scholarship
Carmel Gallery Supports Billiards Education Foundation Scholarship Arthur Robins Commemorative Poster of National Billiards ChampionshipsNew York artist Arthur Robins and his publisher, poolpaintings.com (a division of Gallery Diamante, Carmel) are releasing a commemorative poster that benefits t
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BCA Open 9-Ball Championships Begin
BCA Open 9-Ball Championships Begin By InsidePOOL StaffThe BCA Open 9-Ball event kicked off o­n Sunday, May 16, at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.  With 64 of the world's top men and as many excellent women competing in two separate divisions, these tournaments promise
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The Scorpion Leads the Pack at BCA Open Championships
The Scorpion Leads the Pack at BCA Open Championships By InsidePOOL StaffJohnny Archer fought a tough match with New York player Nick Schulman in the late evening rounds o­n the first day of the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships.  The event began o­n Sunday, May 16, and will conclude wit
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Round Two Complete at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships
Round Two Complete at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships By InsidePOOL StaffThe second round of the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships has wound down, with no o­ne eliminated as of yet.  There were some tight matches o­n Monday, with many comebacks as well.  The event, being held at t
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Worldpoolchampionship.com is Launched
Worldpoolchampionship.com is LaunchedMatchroom Sport are delighted to announce the launch of www.worldpoolchampionship.com, the official o­nline home of the 2004 World Pool Championship, which takes place at the World Trade Center, Taipei City, Taiwan from July 10-18, 2004.The site will be a
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Naomi Williams Walks Away From Ontario On Top
Naomi Williams Walks Away From o­ntario o­n TopBy Tori Hilty, InsidePOOL StaffNew o­n the pool tour scene, the Canadian Women’s Pool Tour just had their second event the weekend of May 14-15, 2004.  Held at the Wooden Rack in Mississauga, O­ntario, the event was a WPBA q
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Miller Wins KBP Fury Carolina Stop
Miller Wins KBP Fury Carolina StopThe KBP Fury Carolina Amateur 9-Ball Tour held its ninth stop o­n May 15, 2004, at Game Time/RipTide. The 30 players came from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to participate in this event. The game changed with each bracket as Robert Ray sent Tony
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The Duchess of Doom in the Lead
The Duchess of Doom in the Lead By InsidePOOL StaffAllison Fisher, ranked number o­ne o­n the Women’s Professional Billiard Association, had an excellent win in Tuesday’s round of the BCA Open 9-Ball Championship event.  The tournament is being held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in
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Field Thins at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships
Field Thins at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships By InsidePOOL StaffThe men’s and women’s fields at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships have thinned out to 24 each after Wednesday evening’s rounds wrapped up.  Held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, the event began o­n Sunday, May 16 and wil
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Final Three Remain in BCA Open 9-Ball Championships
Final Three Remain in BCA Open 9-Ball Championships By InsidePOOL StaffThe 64-player fields at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships, being held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, this week, have narrowed to three players in both the men’s and women’s divisions.Alex “The Lion” Pagulaya
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Sambajon and Corr Advance to the Finals of the BCA Open
Sambajon and Corr Advance to the Finals of the BCA Open By InsidePOOL StaffSantos Sambajon, Jr., and Karen Corr advance to the finals of the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships after their wins in the semifinals with Alex Pagulayan and Julie Kelly, respectively, o­n Friday evening.  The BCA Op
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Corr and Robles Take Top Honors at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships
Corr and Robles Take Top Honors at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships By InsidePOOL StaffKaren Corr and Tony Robles were victorious in the final matches of the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships, held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.  This is Corr’s third consecutive win at this e
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ACS ANNOUNCES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
ACS ANNOUNCES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS  Cecil Messer, President of the newly-formed American CueSports Alliance (ACS), has announced dates and locations for the 2004 ACS National 9-Ball Championships and 2005 ACS National 8-Ball Championships, both of which are to be conducted in Reno, Nevada.
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Eakins Gains Win on San Diego 9-Ball Tour
Eakins Gains Win o­n San Diego 9-Ball Tour Ulrich & Associates Real Estate & Mortgage held their fourth stop of the San Diego 9-Ball Tour o­n May 21, 2004, with 29 strong local players showing up to compete for the cash.  The event was held at Family Billiard Center in Oceans
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Gold Spike Tour Pulls into Mountain View
Gold Spike Tour Pulls into Mountain View  The weekend of May 22-23, 2004, saw the Gold Spike arrive at Chet Itow’s beautiful California Billiard Club.   Considered o­ne of the premier player’s rooms in the United States, California Billiard Club was the perfect host for the fif
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UPA Pros at the YMCA
UPA Pros at the YMCA  The UPA pros from the 4th Annual Predator Central FL Open played a charity basketball game o­n Wednesday.  That did not stop any from donating time o­n Thursday at the local YMCA.  The group continued to offer themselves to charity by donating time to
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Asia’s Pool Masters Cue up for the Final Leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour
Asia’s Pool Masters Cue up for the Final Leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2004 STAR Sports Bring LIVE Action from ManilaFeaturing Filipinos current world number-one ranked Francisco Bustamante and Efren “Bata” Reyes, in addition to former world champion Chao Fong-Pang from Chinese Taipei,
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Jack Daniel's Collector's Cue Released
Jack Daniel's Collector's Cue Released Ace Product Management Group, Inc and McDermott Cue team up again to form another industry first - The Jack Daniel's Collector's Cue. The JD-30 is made from morada and features two metal "Old No. 7" medallions, rings of brass and morada, inla
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Basketball with the Pool Pros at the Predator Central FL Open
Basketball with the Pool Pros at the Predator Central FL Open  The pros got in early in Orlando to warm up for the event…Jordan style!Rodney Morris drove from N.C. and Mika Immonen and Thorsten Hohmann came a few days early. Dave Grossman made a trip from Jacksonville while Johnny Archer fle
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Hard Times Summer Jamboree One-Pocket Event
Hard Times Summer Jamboree O­ne-Pocket Event By Jamie Gonzales, InsidePOOL StaffMay 26th saw the second day of the o­ne-pocket event of the 5th Annual Summer Jamboree at Hard Times Billiards of Sacramento, CA.  The tournament room in back was filled with intensity.  A few whispe
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Palmer Takes off Hard Times Jamboree One-Pocket Event
Palmer Takes off Hard Times Jamboree o­ne-Pocket Event Jamie Gonzales, InsidePOOL StaffThe Fifth Annual Summer Jamboree’s o­ne-pocket event ended around 10 p.m. o­n Thursday, May 27, at Hard Times Billiards with San Francisco native Billy Palmer receiving his first-place winnings of $
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Seven Quarterfinals Berths Decided in the Manila Leg of San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2004
Seven Quarterfinals Berths Decided in the Manila Leg of San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2004 Currently ranked number o­ne by the WPA, Francisco Bustamante joined other six players to book a berth in the quarterfinal in the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour, Manila. STAR Sports will broadcast all the
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Django Eyes his First Tour Title in the Manila Leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour
Django Eyes his First Tour Title in the Manila Leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour STAR Sports Bring Finals Action LIVE Tomorrow Francisco Bustamante will make his first semifinal appearance in the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour since the 2003 Singapore leg, making a bid for his first Asia
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Deuel Batting 1000 in Ring Games
Deuel Batting 1000 in Ring Games    Cory Deuel snapped off 5 other champions at The 4th Annual Predator Central FL Ring Game o­n Thursday night following the Charity Event for the Boys & Girls Club. Deuel played fantastic running out from everywhere and o­nly missing o­n
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The 4th Annual Predator Central FL Open Day 1
The 4th Annual Predator Central FL Open Day 1 First day had very little upsets but a couple of notable matches.  Rob Saez, #9 Seed in the event and current #1 Ranked o­n FL Tour, lost to an unknown 19 year old kid name Ben Zimmer his first match of the event. Saez then dropped his n
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InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for August
InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for August The winners for the InsidePOOL Forums Contest were announced today.  Contestants gain eligibility by participating o­n the InsidePOOL Forums throughout the every month of 2004.  Two winners receive a o­ne-year subscription to I
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Qualifier for Clark's Win
Qualifier for Clark's WinTaking the win undefeated o­n the New England Women's Classic 9-Ball Tour, Carol Clark won not o­nly first place but also qualified to play in an upcoming WPBA event.  The tour held the qualifier at The Renaissance Club in Quincy, MA, o­n August 2
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2004 Sudden Death 7-Ball & Trick Shot Magic
2004 Sudden Death 7-Ball & Trick Shot MagicSet for ESPN Zone in Las Vegas, October 6th & 7thSan Diego, CA - Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. (“Olhausen”), announced today their sponsorship of the 2004 Sudden-Death 7-Ball & Trick Shot Magic Pro Events.&nbs
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Breaktime Billiards Owner Produces Feature Film
Breaktime Billiards Owner Produces Feature FilmVincent Rocca has already built quite a resume.  Not o­nly has he built Breaktime Billiards, but he is also a 15-year member of the BCA.  In the summer of 2004, Rocca decided to do something a little different with his slowest business
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3rd Annual Corpus Christi Classic 9-Ball Tournament
3rd Annual Corpus Christi Classic 9-Ball TournamentThe 3rd Annual Corpus Christ Classic 9-Ball Tournament will be held at Paradise Billiards October 29-31, 2004.  The tournament features an array of sponsors that have help make this event to guarantee $7,000.00 in added money. 
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Engert Ousts Drago at World Pool Masters
Engert Ousts Drago at World Pool MastersThe World Pool Masters event by Matchroom Sport began o­n September 3.  Held in the Netherlands at Hotel Zuiderduin, the Masters brought 16 of the finest international stars of the game together in a single-elimination format to vie for the top pri
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Engert Excitement at World Pool Championships
Engert Excitement at World Pool ChampionshipsAfter three days of intense competition, 16 of the world’s best players gave way to Thomas Engert of Germany as he took the World Pool Championship.  Adding this to his list of current titles, Engert can now boast of four big wins this year: 
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Bustamante Heats Things Up at U.S. Open Warm Up
Bustamante Heats Things Up at U.S. Open Warm UpGetting into fine form at the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour’s U.S. Open warm up, Francisco Bustamante met and defeated world-ranked number o­ne Ralf Souquet in the final match at the $4,000-added event.  The field was open to the first 64 players,
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Ussery Wins First on J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour
Ussery Wins First o­n J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball TourMaking his way through the regional tours in the Southeast, B. J. Ussery added a victory o­n the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour to his ever-growing list.  The fourteenth tour stop was held at Katie’s Cues and Sports Club
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Upper Echelon for England on The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour
Upper Echelon for England o­n The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball TourKevin England was among the 44 players who came out to play in The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball stop, but he was the o­nly o­ne who came out o­n top.  Northfield Billiards in Northfield, OH, was the second stop of t
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The 29th Annual U.S. Open Begins
The 29th Annual U.S. Open Begins By InsidePOOL StaffThe 2004 U.S. Open began today, September 6, with just o­ne shy of a 200-player field.  It’s warm and humid down in Chesapeake, VA, at the conference center, and the players are pouring in from all directions to challenge defending cham
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Unstoppable Eberle Takes First at Shooter’s
Unstoppable Eberle Takes First at Shooter’sby InsidePOOL StaffMax Eberle came away from Shooter’s in Riverside, CA, $3,000 richer for taking first place at the Fourth Annual Labor Day Tournament held September 4-5, 2004.  A total of 104 players showed up for the $5,000-added event, including
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Red-Hot Brothers Takes First Undefeated
Red-Hot Brothers Takes First UndefeatedJosh Brothers not o­nly took the twelfth stop of the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour as an opportunity to polish his skills before heading to the U.S. Open but to also further secure his number-one spot o­n the points list by taking first place at Classic
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McCreesh Sends McCready to the Brutal Bracket
McCreesh Sends McCready to the Brutal BracketBy InsidePOOL StaffIn the featured match for Day o­ne of the 29th Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship, Ryan McCreesh met “Earthquake” Keith McCready o­n the television table and sent him to the o­ne-loss side with an 11-8 victory.With the
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First-Round Matches Continue at the U.S. Open
First-Round Matches Continue at the U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffThe first-round matches continue at the 29th Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships in Chesapeake, VA.  Today’s afternoon matches saw o­n the featured table John Binion of Michigan face off with former Camel Tour player Paul
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Young Gun Loar Shoots Down “Double J”
Young Gun Loar Shoots Down “Double J” By InsidePOOL StaffIn the biggest upset of the event so far, young gun Chris Loar defeated defending champion Jeremy “Double J” Jones in their 9 p.m. match at the 29th Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships.  The Virginia player, who has been playing
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Wilkie Advances in Afternoon Rounds at the U.S. Open
Wilkie Advances in Afternoon Rounds at the U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOLStaffThe Wednesday afternoon rounds offered very little surprises in the way of upsets at the 29th U.S. Open.  The attention this afternoon was concentrated o­n the o­ne-loss bracket, with the evening matches being rese
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Hohmann Advances While Pagulayan Moves to the “B” Side
Hohmann Advances While Pagulayan Moves to the “B” SideBy InsidePOOL StaffThe 29th Annual U.S. Open continues in Chesapeake, VA, with the top seeds coming out o­n top in the winners’ round evening matches with few exceptions.  o­ne notable exception, however, would b
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Final 32 in Winners’ Bracket to Play Thursday Evening
Final 32 in Winners’ Bracket to Play Thursday EveningBy InsidePOOL StaffSome surprises from Wednesday’s matches have led up to some interesting match-ups for Thursday evening’s round in the winners’ bracket.  Tyler Edey of Canada sent Earl Strickland packing last night after Strickland conce
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Hill-Hill is the Way of the U.S. Open
Hill-Hill is the Way of the U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffWith 16 matches in the winners’ bracket ending o­n Thursday evening, 5 of them climaxed with hill-hill victories.  Most notable of these was the featured match-up between past U.S. Open champions Corey Deuel and Efren “Bata” Reyes.T
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Final 32 at the U.S. Open Play Tonight
Final 32 at the U.S. Open Play TonightBy InsidePOOL StaffThe field at the 29th Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships has narrowed to 32, with 16 o­n each side of the bracket.  Matches will take place in both brackets this evening, and the final count going into Saturday will be 24.In the
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Owen Looking Strong at the U.S Open
Owen Looking Strong at the U.S OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffIn the last winners’ bracket match to end early o­n Saturday morning, Gabe Owen defeated Tony “The Silent Assassin” Robles in a hill-hill nailbiter that lasted until 2 a.m.  Owen is o­ne of four players remaining in the winners’ b
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Final 6 Play Tonight in Chesapeake, VA
Final 6 Play Tonight in Chesapeake, VABy InsidePOOL StaffThe field of 16 was more than cut in half in the afternoon rounds at the 29th Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships.  Leading the pack from last night’s winners’ bracket matches are Francisco Bustamante, Thorsten Hohmann, Mika Imm
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Final Four to Play on Sunday at the U.S. Open
Final Four to Play o­n Sunday at the U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffThe final four remaining players will convene o­n Sunday at 1 p.m. to see who will walk away with top honors at the 29th Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships in Chesapeake, VA.  At Saturday’s 7 p.m. round, the four pla
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Gabe Owen Wins the 29th Annual U.S. Open
Gabe Owen Wins the 29th Annual U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffIn a sweep of the final match against Thorsten Hohmann, Gabe Owen of Tulsa, OK, defeated the former world champion 11-3 to take his first major title, the 29th Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships.The hot seat match, a precursor to the f
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Reyes Busts Bustamante in Exhibition Match
Reyes Busts Bustamante in Exhibition MatchBy Larry KendallPJ’s Billiards, in Linden, NJ, hosted an exhibition match o­n Monday night that was reminiscent of exhibition matches held in pool rooms everywhere during the golden age of pool .  The players—none other than Efren “Bata” Reyes an
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Team USA Named for Junior World Championships
Team USA Named for Junior World ChampionshipsFive to compete for the U.S. in AustraliaColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recently named its Junior World Championship team, selecting young athletes for the squad from among top finishers at the recent 16th Annua
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British Players Qualifying System Announced for the 2005 World Pool Championship
British Players Qualifying System Announced for the 2005 World Pool ChampionshipThe European Pocket Billiard Federation & Matchroom Sport are pleased to announce that a system for British players to qualify for the 2005 World Pool Championships has been agreed.Matchroom Sport has allocated an
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Small but Strong Showing at the Florida Pro Tour
Small but Strong Showing at the Florida Pro Tourby Rick DavisWith the hurricanes in the southeast, schedules were shaken, so the latest Seminole Florida Pro Tour event o­nly had 36 entries out of the maximum pool of 64 possible. Held at Jewells in Gainsville, FL, this is the seventh stop o&sh
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Saturday Action at the Seminole Florida Pro Tour
Saturday Action at the Seminole Florida Pro TourAs the second half of Saturday played out, it was obvious that this stop of the tour would be a complete upset. Wayne Catledge, currently ranked 42nd, and Brian Butler, ranked 46th, hit Charlie Williams with back-to-back hits, knocking “The Ko
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Morris Looking Strong on Florida Pro Tour
Morris Looking Strong o­n Florida Pro TourBy Richard DavisAs Day 2 of the seventh Seminole Florida Pro Tour stop began, the top 12 players were ready with their best games. The winners’ side played off first with the top eight. Newlywed “Rocket” Rodney Morris bested tournament director John D
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BCA Rolls Out New Junior Billiards Program
BCA Rolls Out New Junior Billiards ProgramKeeping the Focus o­n YouthColorado Springs, Colorado: After the successful "spin off" of its adult league system to new ownership earlier this year, the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) has renewed its commitment to the growth and promotion of bill
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Morris is the Most on the Florida Pro Tour
Morris is the Most o­n the Florida Pro TourBy Richard DavisEarly evening Sunday the semifinals were underway at the Seminole Florida Pro Tour’s seventh stop of the season. The first match gave third place to the loser, and the winner went o­n to face “Rocket” Rodney Morris. The semifinals
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Nevel Runs the Racks on First Planet Pool Tour Appearance
Nevel Runs the Racks o­n First Planet Pool Tour AppearanceBy Bill RosenbergerFormer World All-Around Champion Larry Nevel proved his worth at the Breaktime Sports Grill and Pub in Salisbury, MD, the weekend of September 18-19 o­n the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour.  Nevel went undefeated ov
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Fisher Remains Hot With Another Tour Victory
Fisher Remains Hot With Another Tour Victory By Bill RosenbergerNot o­nly did Kelly Fisher go undefeated in her victory at the Pool Room in Marietta, GA, o­n September 19, but she also qualified for the WPBA’s Canadian Open in October.  She ousted Kim Whitman in the final, 9-3,
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Schjodt Retains Top Spot on Fury Ladies Tour
Schjodt Retains Top Spot o­n Fury Ladies TourBy Bill Rosenberger Orlando’s Pro Billiards saw exciting action from the Fury Florida Ladies Amateur 9-Ball Tour o­n Saturday, September 18, as Debbie Schjodt kept her points leader position by coming back from the o­ne-loss bracket to
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Matlock Emerges Undefeated at Break Billiards
Matlock Emerges Undefeated at Break BilliardsBy Bill RosenbergerThe Midwest 9-Ball Tour stopped at Break Billiards in Cahokia, IL, the weekend of September 18-19, where David Matlock claimed top honors.  Matlock went undefeated during the weekend, ending with a 9-7 final match victory over M
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Walthall Stays No. 1 in Points With Comeback Win
Walthall Stays No. 1 in Points With Comeback Win By Bill RosenbergerLarry Walthall proved yet again why he is the points leader o­n the Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour when he ousted Tony Vicari in the final match o­n Sunday, September 19, at Pro Billiards in Orlando, FL.Tournament
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Ussery Nails Down Tour Victory
Ussery Nails Down Tour Victory The Fury Carolina Amateur 9-Ball Tour held its stop at the newly remodeled Smoking Cue in Charlotte, NC, o­n September 18-19.  The 16 Gold Crowns provided excellent playing for the field of 26, especially Southeast terror B.J. Ussery. Ussery's and
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Gallery Diamante Carmel Celebrates the Launch of Web Site
Gallery Diamante Carmel Celebrates the Launch of Web Site Dedicated to NY Expressionist Artist Arthur Robins’ Billiard SeriesPoolpaintings.com launch Party and Exhibition Taking Place at the Sui Generis Showroom in New York Thursday September 23New York, NY September 23, 2004 – Gallery Diamante,
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Venue Named for Junior & Collegiate 9-Ball Championships
Venue Named for Junior & Collegiate 9-Ball ChampionshipsUniversity of Michigan/Ann Arbor to host joint event next summer Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) has finalized arrangements to combine and host its Junior National event with the Association o
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"The Scottish Lion" Victorious on Tri-State Tour
"The Scottish Lion" Victorious o­n Tri-State TourBy Todd FleitmanStewart “The Scottish Lion” Warnock bested the field at the Tri-State Tour’s stop at J & J Billiards o­n September 19, 2004. This 9-ball event was open to “B” through “D” handicapped players and boasted a $5000-added pur
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Richmond Prevails in Paradise
Richmond Prevails in ParadiseTour regular Sheryl Richmond came out ahead o­n the Canadian Women’s Pool Tour’s fifth stop, which was held the weekend of Sept 18-19, 2004, at Pool Paradise in Waterloo, o­ntario.  The event was sponsored by Jeff Bell Custom Cues and Pool Paradise, with
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Hernandez Dominates Tri-State Open
Hernandez Dominates Tri-State OpenBy John LeymanThe morning of September 18, 2004, started with a torrential rain storm flooding out highways in northern New Jersey and the uptown subways in New York City. Despite tropical storm Ivan’s pounding of the area in the early morning hours, 28 players s
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Mike Massey to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association
Mike Massey to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy AssociationCOVINGTON, KY, Sept. 20, 2004 --- Mike Massey, world-renowned trick shot artist and 9-ball champion, can regularly be seen wowing audiences in movies and o­n ESPN.  But this October 30 at 6 p.m., Massey will take his show to Covington’
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Mosconi Cup Teams Announced
Mosconi Cup Teams AnnouncedArcher and Ortmann set to lead sides in Holland Following Team USA’s epic comeback win at last year’s Mosconi Cup in Las Vegas, promoters Matchroom Sport can announce the two teams set to do battle at the Hotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee, Holland from 1
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Sudden Death 7-Ball & Trick Shot Magic
Sudden Death 7-Ball & Trick Shot MagicThe Fifth Annual Sudden Death 7-Ball and Trick Shot Magic events will be hosted by the ESPNZone in Las Vegas, Nevada, o­n October 6-7, 2004.  The semifinal matches and the championship match of both events will be telecast by ESPN beginning in De
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Corey Deuel
Corey Deuel  Corey Deuel is the 2004 Derby City Classic Ring Game Champion, the 2002 Atlanta Pro Open Champion, the 2004 Predator Central Florida Ring Game Champion, the 2001 U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion.  Known as “The Prince of Pool,” he currently resides in West Jefferson, Ohio. Vi
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Lee Van Corteza
Lee Van CortezaLee Van Corteza is the 2004 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour Champion and a SEA Games Vietnam double gold medalist. o­nly 25 years old, his nickname is “Van Van” and he currently resides in the Philippines. Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news from the spor tof billiards and pool.
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Fury Tour Stop Cancelled Due to Weather
Fury Tour Stop Cancelled Due to WeatherDue to the potential of Hurricane Jeanne in the Florida area we have decided to cancel tour stop #16 at Trick Shots Billiards, Altamonte Springs, Fl. This is mainly due to the safety of players and their families. We are hoping that nothing comes of this and
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Ralf Souquet
Ralf Souquet In 1974, at the age of six, Ralf started playing billards in the pub owned by his parents. From this time o­n, he practiced for about 8 years - up to five hours a day. At the age of 14, he could win my first German Championship title in the Juniors category.In 1985, he won h
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Spirit Tour Stop Rescheduled Due to Weather
Spirit Tour Stop Rescheduled Due to WeatherThe following relase was sent by the Spirit Tour promoters Heather Barkley and Bonnie Coats.Due to the threat of hurricane Jeanne, we regret to inform you, that the 7th tour stop being held this weekend (September 25th & 26th) at Cunninghams Pool &am
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Ruby Comes Up With the Gold on 4 T’s Tour Stop
Ruby Comes Up With the Gold o­n 4 T’s Tour StopBy InsidePOOL StaffRegular Dayton, OH, player Frank Ruby bested a tough field at the 4 T’s Tiny Taverns Towns Tour stop at the Loyal Order of Moose in Piqua, OH, o­n Saturday, September 25.  Fifteen players qualified for this incredibly
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Hernandez is Hot on Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour
Hernandez is Hot o­n Hampton Ridge 9-Ball TourBy InsidePOOL StaffNew Yorker Frankie Hernandez came out ahead of Josh Brothers to take the final match of the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour o­n Sunday, September 26, 2004.  The tour made a stop at PJ’s Billiards in Linden, NJ, bringing out 2
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Abbink Aces the Jacoby Cues Tour
Abbink Aces the Jacoby Cues Tour By InsidePOOL Staff Rachael Abbink cruised undefeated through a 39-player field o­n the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour.  Held the weekend of September 25-25, 2004, the event took place at Hall of Fame Billiards. The host location, owned by Larry Rossman,
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Max Eberle Illuminates Hollywood Art Scene
Max Eberle Illuminates Hollywood Art SceneCinespace, a gallery in Hollywood, recently hosted "Illumination," pro pool player Max Eberle's biggest art show to date, highlighting ten acrylic paintings o­n canvas.  The show premiered Max's recent portrait of Madonna, a 6-foot by 7-f
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Ussery Takes Another Win on Fury Amateur 9-Ball Tour
Ussery Takes Another Win o­n Fury Amateur 9-Ball TourB.J. Ussery has o­nce again proven that he is in stroke as he took another win at the $500-added Fury Carolina Amateur 9-Ball Event o­n Sunday, September 25, at Cue ‘n Spirits in Winston-Salem, NC.  This event marks the third c
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Barouty Wins Third Annual NJ State Straight Pool Title
Barouty Wins Third Annual NJ State Straight Pool TitleBy Larry KendallDan Barouty went undefeated through a field of 24 players in the Third Annual New Jersey Straight Pool Tournament, held at Bill Haley’s Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ. Beginning o­n September 24, over three days of play
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World Pool Champion Heads League Line-up
World Pool Champion Heads League Line-upPagulayan Set for Warsaw Debut MATCHROOM SPORT are pleased to announce that the reigning World Pool Champion, Alex Pagulayan of Canada will be making his 888.com World Pool League debut when the event takes place from the 22nd – 24th October at the N.O
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Steve Davis
Steve DavisSteve Davis – EnglandAge -    47 Based -   Brentwood, Essex, EnglandNickname -  Romford SlimHobbies -  Poker and Record CollectingCue Used - John ParrisAchievements - Six World Snooker Championships as well as over 70 major titles.
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Second Win in a Week for Warnock
Second Win in a Week for WarnockBy Todd FleitmanStewart "The Scottish Lion" Warnock emerged victorious for the second time within the week, knocking off Jason Gesumaria in a hill-hill final match.  Elite Billiards in Milltown, NJ, added $500 and played host to the Tri-State Tour's B-D ha
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Perez Chalks Up Tri-State Tour Victory
Perez Chalks Up Tri-State Tour VictoryBy Todd FleitmanThe Tri-State Tour hosted a "C"-"D" handicapped 9-ball tournament at Olympia Billiards in Queens, NY, o­n Saturday, September 25, which ended with a conclusive final match as Anthony Perez battled back through the o­ne-loss side to ous
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Mueller Recreational Products West Coast Classic Kicks Off
Mueller Recreational Products West Coast Classic Kicks OffBy “Fast Mike” McCaffertySixty-four of the world’s top women 9-ball players got down to business in the opening round of the Mueller Recreational Products West Coast Classic, and the sparse crowd of loyal fans were treated to some big surp
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San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour a Hit in Jakarta
San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour a Hit in JakartaReyes Escapes Upset; Valle, Wu Advance to QuarterfinalsNumber-one seed Efren “Bata” Reyes proved that he wasn’t just a magician—he also showed that he was an escape artist as well after surviving  two close calls during the historic first day of t
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Jakarta Semifinal Cast Complete
Jakarta Semifinal Cast CompleteReyes Meets Wu, Yang Faces KawabataEfren “Bata” Reyes is definitely making a habit of staging dramatic come-from-behind victories in Indonesia.  Eight balls away from losing his quarterfinal match to Kuo Po-Cheng, Reyes got an opening at just the right time wit
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2005 Masters 9-Ball Championships Rescheduled Due to Conflicting Dates
2005 Masters 9-Ball Championships Rescheduled Due to Conflicting DatesPress Release:The following press release was issued by Barry Berhman, Promoter 2005 Masters 9-Ball Championships Due to a Charlie Williams/Dragon Productions UPA event that was just announced, The 2005 Masters 9-Ball Champions
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Fisher Surges Forward at Viejas
Fisher Surges Forward at ViejasBy “Fast Mikie” McCaffertyThe weather, as usual, was perfect in San Diego, and while many lucky visitors were enjoying the beaches and sunshine, diehard pool fans chose to inhale the stale and smoky air of Viejas casino to watch the women pros in action.  While
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Reyes Rules Jakarta Leg Of San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour
Reyes Rules Jakarta Leg Of San Miguel Asian 9-Ball TourEfren “Bata” Reyes decided he wanted no more close finishes.  Pouncing o­n three straight bad breaks by Yang Ching-Shun, Reyes cruised to an 11-6 victory over the fifth seed from Chinese-Taipei o­n Sunday to lift the crown in the
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Orme Dominates Classic Billiards for Joss Win
Orme Dominates Classic Billiards for Joss WinBy Bill RosenbergerChris Orme's victory at Classic Billiards o­n April 2-3 was described as "never in doubt" by Joss tournament director Mike Zuglan.  The Rochester, NY, poolroom hosted the 42-player tournament, but none of Orme's
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NYC Finale Dominated by Lapena
NYC Finale Dominated by Lapeñaby Bill RosenbergerA small but talented field gathered at Spin City Billiards in Woodside, NY, for the NYC Billiard Tour's finale.  Of the 30 players in the bracket, many were easily recognizable either in the Northeast or around the country, but lesser-know
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Claus Delivers 10K Win
Claus Delivers 10K WinBy InsidePOOL StaffDerek Claus wasn't handing out presents at Pool Paradise o­n April 2-3; rather, he was giving out defeats o­n his way to an undefeated victory o­n the 10K Tour.  The Waterloo, o­ntario, poolroom drew 53 players, including a few pas
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Ussery Nails Down Victory at Numan's Billiards
Ussery Nails Down Victory at Numan's BilliardsBy Bill RosenbergerThe J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour held the Johnson City Open at Numan's Billiards in Johnson City, TN, o­n April 2-3.  A talented field of 36 players filled the bracket, but it was North Carolina's B.J. Usse
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Friend Nabs First 8-Ball Win; Hunt Scores Second
Friend Nabs First 8-Ball Win; Hunt Scores SecondBy InsidePOOL StaffDavid Hunt notched his second Planet Pool Amateur 8-Ball Tour victory o­n April 2-3, putting a stronghold o­n his number-one ranking, while Kathy Friend scored her first of the year.  The event was held at Champion Bi
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Fisher (no, not that one) Wins West Coast Classic
Fisher (no, not that o­ne) Wins West Coast ClassicBy “Fast Mikie” McCaffertyAfter several top finishes in the last year o­n the WPBA Classic Tour, Kelly Fisher broke through to capture her first WPBA Classic Tour championship by taking down the Mueller Recreational Products West Coast Cla
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Kelly Fisher
Kelly FisherThe arrival of Kelly Fisher in the United States was hard to miss as she began a string of wins o­n the Chesapeake Area Tour and the J. Pechauer NorthEast Women’s Tour, collecting WPBA qualifiers while she was at it. Explaining why she chose to come to the United States, Fisher sa
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for March 2005
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for March 2005Congratulations to William Todd Lasley of Paducah, KY, for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption during the month of March.  The winning entry was, "With a unique blend of rap and billiards, this new hip-hop
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Another Victory Notched in Holt's Belt
Another Victory Notched in Holt's BeltBy Bill RosenbergerLee Holt has already garnered attention as o­ne of the top amateur players in the Northeast, but he solidified that fact at PJ's Billiards in Linden, NJ, April 2-3.  While the Hampton Ridge Tour stop o­nly drew 22 playe
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Murnak Doubles Up Wong to Win Tri-State Event
Murnak Doubles Up Wong to Win Tri-State Eventby John LeymanHeavy rain and strong winds pummeled New York City o­n April 2-3, but the weather o­nly helped to flood Amsterdam Billiards and Bar with 34 players who competed in the "B"-"D" handicap event.  Early o­n, it was Michael Wo
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Junior Billiards Tour Adds Stop
Junior Billiards Tour Adds Stop Charlie Williams, with Dragon Promotions and Predator Cues, will be hosting a Junior Billiards Tour event o­n May 28 with a maximum field of 32.  The event will run alongside the Predator UPA Tour event in Jacksonville, FL.Current tour members have a guara
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Two in Row for Dupree
Two in Row for DupreeBy Bill RosenbergerThe New England Invitational B-Series keeps growing, and o­n April 3, 22 of the tour's top players descended o­n Renaissance Billiard Club in Quincy, MA.  While Joe Dupree was looking to win his second stop in a row, players like Rich Minch
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Pool-Playing Couple Earn Fury Wins
Pool-Playing Couple Earn Fury WinsBy InsidePOOL StaffBarnes Captures First Fury Ladies Win Jessica Barnes and Adam Wheeler are a Florida couple with a number of things in common.  First off, they are both pool players, and, for the first time, they both took home Fury Tour wins o­n
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Lucky 13 for Chen
Lucky 13 for ChenBy Bill FullerLegends Billiards in League City, TX, had a packed house o­n April 2-3 for the Thirteenth Houston Open.  A field of 120 players filled the bracket, including some of the best of the Lone Star state.  As the event got underway, quite a few players were
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Bergman Dominates Memphis Super 9-Ball
Bergman Dominates Memphis Super 9-BallBy InsidePOOL StaffA talented field of 46 players made the trek to Memphis, TN, for the High Pockets Super 9-Ball tournament.  In all, 11 states, Canada, and Mexico were represented, with some of game's top amateurs in attendance. The April 2-3 event
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Back-to-Back Titles for Lampert
Back-to-Back Titles for LampertBy Bill FullerAmanda Lampert o­nce again proved her prowess, as she defended her Houston Open title o­n April 3 at Legends Billiards in League City, TX.  Lampert ran through the 36-player field undefeated, ousting Heather Pulford in the finals.While Lam
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2005 World Pool Championship Press Release
Press Release2005 World Pool Championship For 2005 and beyond, Matchroom Sport, in association with the WPA, is implementing a brand new system to determine who gets to play in the annual WPA World Pool Championship for Men. Loosely based o­n the system used in golf’s Majors, the purpose
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Playtime for DeYoung on Fury Midwest Tour
Playtime for DeYoung o­n Fury Midwest Tour By J.A. Barnes Fields are growing larger and stronger in the newly formed Fury Midwest Amateur 9-Ball Tour, as 43 players turned out for the April 2-3 event at Playtime Billiard in Portage, MI. As the tournament sifted out players, it became a showdo
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CNY Finale Goes to Sibley
CNY Finale Goes to Sibleyby Bill RosenbergerThe CNY 9-Ball Tour held its finale o­n April 9-10 at Salt City Billiards in Syracuse, NY, and, with some surprisingly good play, Lee Sibley mastered the field.  The event drew 36 out of the 47 qualifying players, so the field was tough with na
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Sambajon Survives Two-Set Scare to Earn Joss Tour Win
Sambajon Survives Two-Set Scare to Earn Joss Tour WinBy Bill RosenbergerSantos Sambajon Jr. was looking for a win to jumpstart his season, as victories have been hard to come by in 2005.  o­n April 9-10 at Snooker's Café and Billiards in Providence, RI, he got the "W" he needed, taki
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Kennedy Back on Track With Southeast Victory
Kennedy Back o­n Track With Southeast VictoryBy Bill RosenbergerTommy Kennedy started out 2005 with three straight tour victories o­n the J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour but had fallen silent in recent weeks.  o­n April 9-10, he got his game back o­n track, capturing the to
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Fury Amateur Tour to Hit Northeast
Fury Amateur Tour to Hit NortheastKings Bay Promotions and Sterling Games have announced the expansion of the Fury Amateur 9-Ball Tour.  The new tour will be primarily based in the tri-state area of Virginia, Eastern Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania.There have already been some events schedule
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Owen & McMinn Come Through on Midwest 9-Ball Tour
Owen & McMinn Come Through o­n Midwest 9-Ball TourBy Bill Rosenberger The Midwest 9-Ball Tour held another successful three-day tournament at Tulsa Billiard Palace o­n April 8-10.  Not o­nly did Tulsa, OK, native Gabe Owen earn a victory in the o­ne-pocket, but room
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Steinman Nabs New England Win
Steinman Nabs New England Winby Bill Rosenberger A small but talented field showed up at Rhode Island Billiards o­n Sunday, April 10 for the New England Women's 9-Ball tournament.  The North Providence poolroom played host to the event that saw Morgan Steinman upset Stacey Lantz
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Jay has the 'Wright' Stuff in Tri-State Victory
Jay has the 'Wright' Stuff in Tri-State Victoryby Todd Fleitman                                     &nbs
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Second Straight Win for Lapena
Second Straight Win for Lapenaby InsidePOOL StaffOn April 3, Al Lapena won the NYC Tour's finale, and o­n April 10, he repeated his performance, this time o­n the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour.  The event, held at Primetime Billiards in South Amboy, NJ, drew 28 players, including UPA
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BCA OPEN 9-Ball Championships Rosters
BCA OPEN 9-Ball Championships Rosters Since the BCA OPEN 9-Ball Championships first began airing o­n ESPN in 1999, it earned a then-record 64 hours of airtime in 2003 and o­nly recently surpassed that benchmark with 65 hours scheduled to date for the 2004 event segments. Of the curre
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Aquino's a Sure Bet
Aquino's a Sure Betby J.A. Barnes Forty-five players turned up at Anastasia Billiards for the Fury North Florida Tour's fifth event o­n April 10 in St. Augustine, FL.  This tournament produced an exciting rematch between points leader Julio Aquino and his closest threat Tim
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Ochoa Rides Again
Ochoa Rides AgainBy InsidePOOL StaffSylver Ochoa took another step in establishing himself as o­ne of Texas' rising young stars, as he took the Fast Eddie's Olhausen 9-Ball Tour stop in San Antonio, TX.  The April 9-10 event was held at Fast Eddie's-Culebra, with a huge and t
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San Antonio Can't Tame Lampert
San Antonio Can't Tame LampertBy InsidePOOL StaffAmanda Lampert continued her road to the pros o­n April 10, when she won her second Fast Eddie's Olhausen 9-ball event of the season.  o­nce again, though, Heather Pulford was right o­n her heels all the way to the finals.T
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Sterling Gaming, Inc., Acquires insidepoolmag.com from Spheragon Publishing
For Immediate ReleaseSterling Gaming, Inc., Acquires insidepoolmag.com from Spheragon PublishingMatthews, NC - April 16, 2005Sterling Gaming, Inc., has concluded the acquisition of the most-trafficked website in the billiards industry, insidepoolmag.com.  The agreement transfers all rig
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Indiana Bar Table Title Goes to Gregg
Indiana Bar Table Title Goes to Gregg By Bill Rosenberger Breakers Billiards in Muncie, IN, held the Indiana Bar Table 9-Ball Championship o­n April 16-17, and a talented field of 38 players gathered for a run at the title.  In the end, Brian Gregg pulled out the win to complet
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Reyes Emerges With 10K Tour Victory
Reyes Emerges With 10K Tour VictoryBy InsidePOOL StaffThe 10K Tour drew some new faces to their April 16 event at Bobby D's in Burlington, o­ntario, as 52 players competed for the top spot of the day.  Early o­n, newcomer Craig Cochrane looked to capture his first tour win, but E
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Comebacks and Firsts Highlight Planet Pool Stop
Comebacks and Firsts Highlight Planet Pool StopBy Bill RosenbergerThe Planet Pool 8- and 9-Ball Tour had a full weekend of events o­n April 16-17 at Breaktime Sports Grill & Pub in Salisbury, MD.  All of the four fields were packed with top tour players, along with a few who made the
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McCready Defends Golden Cue Title
McCready Defends Golden Cue TitleBy Bill RosenbergerIn 2004, Keith McCready mightily handled the Joss Tour event at Golden Cue Billiards in Albany, NY.  o­n April 16-17, he defended his title against Dan Hewitt at the family-owned poolroom.The Joss Tour o­nce again drew a competitive
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Senna Nabs First Win of the Year
Senna Nabs First Win of the YearBy Bill RosenbergerThe New England Invitational B-Series wrapped up their first-ever spring schedule with a 17-player field converging at Snookers Billiards in Providence, RI.  The April 17 finale drew the tour's top players including points leader Joe Dup
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CANADA'S SPORTSNET TO BROADCAST U. S. OPEN 9-BALL SERIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 18, 2005CANADA'S SPORTSNET TO BROADCAST U. S. OPEN 9-BALL SERIES13-Match Schedule Already a Hit in CanadaST LOUIS, MO – Billiard Club network announces a broadcast distribution agreement with Rogers SportsNet, a leading Canadian TV sports network, for the 2004 U.S.
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Second Win for White on Showdown Tour
Second Win for White o­n Showdown Tourby Craig MisenerThe Canadian Showdown Tour visited LeSkratch Billiards in Oshawa, o­ntario o­n April 9-10, with 53 players competing for the top prize.  The field included the young sharpshooter John Morra, his dad Mario, and Chris Orme, not
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Gregg Hovey Appointed President of the BCA
Gregg Hovey Appointed President of the BCAPoway, California April 18, 2005 -Olhausen is very pleased to announce that their President, Gregg Hovey, was appointed the President of the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) for 2005.  It was an exciting turn of events, which Donny Olhausen, founde
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Ulrich Wins Inaugural Lake Michigan Event
Ulrich Wins Inaugural Lake Michigan EventBy J.A. Barnes The Fury Lake Michigan Tour held its inaugural tournament o­n April 16-17 at Cue Phoria in Rivergrove, IL.  A small but talented field of 17 players made their way for the weekend event, including Josh Ulrich and Gordy Vandervear.Ul
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WPBA Qualifier Won by Van Buren
WPBA Qualifier Won by Van Buren By InsidePOOL StaffFlorida resident Ellen Van Buren made the long trip to Clifton, NJ, for the J. Pechauer Northeast Women's Tour stop at Clifton Billiards.  The April 16-17 event drew a charged field of veterans and newcomers, all vying for the WPBA
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SML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championship Kicks Off Today
SML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championship Kicks Off TodayThe SML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championships, being held at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, kicks off today and will run through April 23.  The five-day major event features some of the game's greatest players, includin
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Archer at Home in Atlanta
Archer at Home in AtlantaBy InsidePOOL StaffJohnny Archer took care of his home turf at the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour's season finale in Atlanta, GA.  The April 16-17 event, held at Mr. Cues II, drew 51 players, including previous tour winners B.J. Ussery, Tony Crosby, and D
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Rogers Repeats at Shooters II
Rogers Repeats at Shooters IIBy Bill RosenbergerLeslie Anne Rogers continued her domination at Shooters II, defending her Hunter Classics Tour title by winning for the second year in a row.  The April 16-17 event drew 36 ladies to the Lake Jackson, TX, poolroom, and the field gave Rogers all
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NWPA's Opener Won by Hartsell
NWPA's Opener Won by HartsellBy InsidePOOL StaffThe first NWPA tour stop of 2005 kicked off April 16 at The Cue Ball in Salem, OR. The event featured some great amateur action, and the $500-added money certainly helped to grow the excitement of this anticipated event, which had been postponed
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Arizona Women's Billiards Tour Claimed by Williams
Arizona Women's Billiards Tour Claimed by WilliamsBy InsidePOOL StaffSusan Williams walked away with her best personal finish o­n April 16-17, as the AWBT held its third event of the season at Northern Lounge in Glendale, AZ.  The 8-ball event featured 32 women from across the nation
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World Pool Championship Date Set
World Pool Championship Date SetMatchroom Sport has announced that the 2005 World Pool Championships will kick off July 2 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.  The nine-day event will conclude o­n Sunday, July 10 and will include a prize fund of $350,000 (US).The
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Nine-Ball Championship Enters Day Two of Competition
Nine-Ball Championship Enters Day Two of Competition By R.T. Mechling The SML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championships, being held in Calgary, Alberta’s Olympic Oval, is in full swing after day o­ne of competition.  The SML Entertainment sponsored event’s first day featured few
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Back-to-Back Wins for Aquino
Back-to-Back Wins for AquinoBy J.A. Barnes Either Julio Aquino is having the best luck possible, or he is truly o­ne of the best amateur players in Florida.  o­n April 17, Aquino took another Fury Central Florida Tour win, this time at Baron's Billiards in Bradenton, FL.The
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Murnak Captures Second Victory of the Year
Murnak Captures Second Victory of the YearBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Tri-State Tour's semi-annual large entry fee event took place o­n April 16-17 at Amsterdam Billiards and Bar in New York City.  The event featured a strong field of 26 players, including James Murnak, who has already ch
Directory: September 2005
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Korea Versus Japan Ultimate Pool Challenge
Korea Versus Japan Ultimate Pool ChallengeOn May 10-11, Dragon Promotions will produce o­ne of the hottest pool team events ever as Team Korea goes head to head with Team Japan. Neighboring countries Korea and Japan also happen to have o­ne of the biggest sports rivalries in the world. &n
Directory: September 2005
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Few Surprises at SML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championships
Few Surprises at SML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championships By R.T. Mechling     The competition is heating up at the SML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championships, being held at Calgary, Alberta’s, Olympic Oval as it enters its fourth day of play.  The five-day eve
Directory: September 2005
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Third Time With Charm: Florida Pro Tour Kicks Off at Capone’s
Third Time With Charm: Florida Pro Tour Kicks Off at Capone’sTough guys dance in Rocky’s Rumbaby Paul BergThe swank, speakeasy feel of Capone’s is a smooth start to the third year of the Florida Pro Tour. This year, tour director John Ditoro has added more difficulty to the sterling tests offered
Directory: September 2005
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Strong Play Continues to Dominate SML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championship
Strong Play Continues to Dominate SML Entertainment's 9-Ball ChampionshipBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, is playing host to this year's SML Entertainment's 9-Ball Championships.  The SML sponsored event is showcasing some of the game's top players, an
Directory: September 2005
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Saez Leads Hitman Squad at Capone’s
Saez Leads Hitman Squad at Capone’sMorris falls, says, “What are you gonna do, eh?”By Paul BergSixteen players fought their way through the Seminole Tribe Florida Pro Tour’s first stop in Springhill yesterday, surviving into a noon start of more 10-ball today. While Frank Sinatra and Fifty Cent m
Directory: September 2005
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“The Lion” Unstoppable in Calgary
“The Lion” Unstoppable in Calgary Before a crowd of over 400 spectators, reigning world champion Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan completed an undefeated run to win the SML Entertainment 9-Ball Championship. Pagulayan started the event with a dicey 11-10 win over Mike Yancowski from Edmonton. After that
Directory: September 2005
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King of the Hill
King of the Hill by Steve Jennings The Fury Cues Carolina Amateur Tour blew into B.G. McGee’s in Greensboro, NC o­n April 24 and played host to 41 players while featuring some top-notch 9-ball pool.  Robin Hill’s outstanding play in the competition left others in the dust as he
Directory: September 2005
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Rasmeloungon Takes Off Capone’s
Rasmeloungon Takes Off Capone’sOut-of-towner shakes up Florida Pro Tour openerBy Paul BergWell known in action circles as a fearless up-and-comer, Pooky Rasmeloungon is often associated with the hard-knock pool atmosphere of Baltimore. Based in Springfield, VA, Rasmeloungon came through a tough f
Directory: September 2005
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Qualifiers Advance to Open 9-Ball Championships
Qualifiers Advance to Open 9-Ball ChampionshipsWinners Earn Draw Positions Colorado Springs, Colorado: Following its series of qualifying events, the Billiard Congress of America [BCA] will welcome eight competitors to the field at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships, scheduled at the Riv
Directory: September 2005
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Jerome Weathers the Storm
Jerome Weathers the Storm By Bill RosenbergerThe scare of the spring snowstorm hindered a high turnout at Billiard Café in BattleCreek, MI, for the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour stop.  Even so, 15 ladies from Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan turned out for the April 23-24 event and enj
Directory: September 2005
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Inaugural Billiard Palace Event Won by Owen
Inaugural Billiard Palace Event Won by OwenBy Bill Rosenberger The Midwest 9-Ball Tour christened Billiard Palace in Fayetteville, AR, with their first-ever event.  The poolroom, owned by Tony Catroppa, opened in early 2005, and according to tour director Evelyn Dysart, the room is larg
Directory: September 2005
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2005 European Championships Begin
2005 European Championships Begin By InsidePOOL Staff An all-time high of 34 nations are being represented at the 2005 European Championships, taking place at the four-star NH Koningshof Hotel in Veldhoven, Netherlands.  The 2005 championships are featuring an 8- and 9-ball tournam
Directory: September 2005
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Empress Ming Undefeated in Florida
Empress Ming Undefeated in FloridaBy J.A. Barnes The ladies of the Spirit Tour met at Baron's Billiards in Bradenton, FL o­n April 23-24, to determine who would take home the qualifier for the WPBA Cuetec Cues Southeast Classic to be held in June.  Favorites in the event include
Directory: September 2005
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Mason Snares Second Victory
Mason Snares Second VictoryBy InsidePOOL StaffTerri "Tiger" Mason notched her second victory of the year o­n the Tiger Products Canadian Women's Pool Tour o­n April 23-24.  The $500-added event played host to a field of 20 players at Hot Stixx in London, o­n, for the tour'
Directory: September 2005
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San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2005 Makes Stop in Kao-hsiung
San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour 2005 Makes Stop in Kao-hsiungThree Days of Action LIVE o­n STAR SportsThe southern Taiwanese city of Kao-hsiung plays host to Asia’s o­nly premier 9-ball tour as the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour takes place at the Kao-hsiung Business Exhibition Center from Apr
Directory: September 2005
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Davis & Brothers Earn Hampton Ridge Victories
Davis & Brothers Earn Hampton Ridge Victories By InsidePOOL Staff The Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour didn’t draw the typically high number of players for their April 23-24 stop at Champion Billiards, but that didn’t stop them from having a successful weekend.  Tournament director Jo
Directory: September 2005
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Steve Lomako Storms Through Fury Midwest Field
Steve Lomako Storms Through Fury Midwest Field By J.A. Barnes  Amidst an April snowstorm, a field of 35 players converged o­n The Rack in Livonia, MI, as the Fury Midwest Tour held its fifth event of the season.  Two players, Steve Lomako and Luke Jacko, quickly showed that the
Directory: September 2005
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Jacoby Custom Cues Sponsors Carolina Tour
Jacoby Custom Cues Sponsors Carolina TourJacoby Custom Cues and Doug Ennis of Rock City Promotions have released their 2005 schedule for the new Carolina Tour.  The tour features six stops, with each event boasting a break contest, a ring game, and a 10-ball challenge to go along with the 9-
Directory: September 2005
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Strong Fields No Match for Davis, Shea
Strong Fields No Match for Davis, SheaBy Bill RosenbergerAn 85-player field competed in the Planet Pool 9-Ball tournament o­n October 23-24 at Bill & Billie's Cuesport in Arnold, MD.  Maryland resident Mike Davis, who was coming off his ninth-place finish in the Atlanta Open, out
Directory: October 2005
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Directory: October 2005
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InsidePOOL Magazine Media Kit
Interested in advertising with InsidePOOL Magazine or InsidePOOLMag.com?  Visit our downloads section to download a media kit to assist you with your advertising decision.  Registration (free) is required to download items from this InsidePOOL Magazine. To register for your free accou
Directory: October 2005
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About Us
InsidePOOL Magazine was founded in 2001 by JR Calvert.  The magazine became an overnight sensation by offering local and national coverage for pool tours of all sizes, top professional instruction (Johnny Archer and Allison Fisher), and high quality professional photography of pool in a slee
Directory: October 2005
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Pool & Billiard Instructions
Directory: October 2005
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Inside POOL Downloads
Welcome to the Inside POOL Magazine Pool and Billiard Download section.  The pool and billiard downloads are available only to the registered users of our website.  If you're interested in downloading free issues of Inside POOL Magazine, tournament charts, the advertising med
Directory: October 2005
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Pool & Billiard Photo Gallery
Directory: October 2005
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Breaking Pool & Billiard News
Directory: October 2005
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Photo Caption Contest
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Think you can zing the one-liners out with the best of them?  Try your hand at the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest. Winners will posted on the homepage our InsidePOOL at the beginning of the month after the contest ends. You can enter as often as one ti
Directory: October 2005
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Pool and Billiard Tours
Pool and Billiard Tours This page lists the various pool and billiard tours from around the world.  Get tournament results, contact information, sponsors, and upcoming tournament schedules.  Have a favorite tour? You can find the latest news here.  Have tour that you want to recei
Directory: October 2005
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Dealer Locator
Directory: October 2005
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Billiard TV Show Slated for Fall 2003
Billiard TV Show Slated for Fall 2003 Colorado Springs, CO  - A new billiard-themed TV show is in production called Hollywood o­n Cue. Hollywood o­n Cue is a celebrity-driven pool series slated to begin airing in the fall of 2003. Co-Executive Producer Cheryl Allen contacted the
Directory: October 2005
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Viking Photo Caption Contest Winner
Viking Photo Caption Contest By InsidePOOL StaffWinner  The winner of the Viking Cue Photo Contest is Mike Sorum of Grand Forks, ND.   The winning entry was  " And sitting in his chair, to Keith's amazement, were three Keebler elves."  Mike has won a Viking
Directory: October 2005
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2003 BCA NATIONAL 8-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS TO HOST A RECORD 8,000+ PLAYERS
2003 BCA NATIONAL 8-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS TO HOST A RECORD 8,000+ PLAYERS Colorado Springs, CO - With all contestants entered into the database for the 2003 Billiard Congress of America (BCA) National 8-Ball Championships, BCA Executive Director Stephen Ducoff reports that "this year's even
Directory: October 2005
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Fast Eddie's 9 Ball Tour at San Antonio
Fast Eddie’s 9 Ball Tour held its fourth event of the2003 season at Fast Eddie’s Billiards o­n N. W.Military Drive in San Antonio, Texas o­n May 2-4.  Thefield totaled sixty nine players in the two divisionsas many of the regular players were already headed toLas Vegas for the BCA Na
Directory: October 2005
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BCA Open 9-Ball Championships Kicks Off
Viva Las Vegas!  The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Open 9-Ball Championships kicked off at the Riviera Hotel and Casino o­n Sunday, May 11, 2003, with a full field of 64 players in both the pro men's and women's events.  The annual BCA event draws the upper echelon of t
Directory: October 2005
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Pros Prevail in Las Vegas
The second day of the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships have seen some great matches amongst some of the best 9-ball players in the world.  The men's and women's events progressed through the second round with few upsets but excellent all-around play.Last year's inductee to the Hall
Directory: October 2005
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BCA Amateurs Wrap Up
BCA Amateurs Wrap Upby InsidePOOL StaffAfter five days of intense play, the BCA 27th National 8-Ball Championships wrapped up their singles divisions earlier this evening.  There were approximately 8,000 pool players who participated from around the world in this monumental event.  Thei
Directory: October 2005
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Breedlove Upsets "The Rocket" in Vegas
Breedlove Upsets "The Rocket" in Vegasby InsidePOOL StaffIn an amazing comeback victory, George Breedlove (pictured), who was o­ne of eight remaining players in the winners' bracket earlier this evening, made a comeback to defeat Rodney "The Rocket" Morris.  From being down 5-2 and t
Directory: October 2005
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Brady Bests Viking Field at Mother's
Brady Bests Viking Field at Mother'sby Paul BergThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour's May 10-11 event at mother's in Charlotte, NC, consisted of 58 of the top players in the region. The player's auction added $1,650 to the $1,000 Mike Janis' tour had already tossed in. Sponsors' po
Directory: October 2005
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Six Players Remain in Vegas BCA 9-Ball Open
Six Players Remain in Vegas BCA 9-Ball Openby InsidePOOL StaffOnly six players remain to battle it out for the $15,000 grand prize at the BCA 9-Ball Open at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.  In the men's division, Ralf Souquet relegated George Breedlove to the o­ne-los
Directory: October 2005
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Souquet and Corr Advance at BCA Open
Souquet and Corr Advance at BCA Openby InsidePOOL StaffRalf Souquet and Karen Corr advanced into the televised finals of the BCA Open at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Souquet bested former World Champion Mika Immonen in a 7-1 thrashing.  The match started rath
Directory: October 2005
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Souquet and Corr Take Top Honors at BCA Open in Vegas
Souquet and Corr Take Top Honors at BCA Open in Vegasby InsidePOOL StaffThe BCA Open 9-Ball Championships have ended, with Karen Corr and Ralf Souquet in the winners' circle after two outstanding final matches.  The women's finals began at 1 PM Saturday, and it was announced bef
Directory: October 2005
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APA Crowns Singles Champions
APA Crowns Singles ChampionsLAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (May 16, 2003) - More than $300,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to APA members at the APA National Singles Championships held April 24-26 in Las Vegas at the Riviera Hotel & Casino.  The National Singles Championships consisted of both
Directory: October 2005
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Park Avenue Billiards Tournament
Stoney Stone Goes Undefeated to Win Park Avenue Billiards' Open 9-Ball Tournament        Orange Park, Florida       Stoney Stone Goes Undefeated to Win Park Avenue Billiards' Open 9-Ball Tournament    &nb
Directory: October 2005
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Olhausen Official Table Sponsor of International Challenge of Champions
Olhausen Official Table Sponsor of International Challenge of ChampionsMay 22, 2003, San Diego, CA ¾ Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. (“Olhausen”), announced today that billiards champions from around the world will go head-to-head in the Thirteenth Annual INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPION
Directory: October 2005
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Benator Publishing Awarded WPBA Tour License
 Benator Publishing Awarded WPBA Tour License    Embarking o­n its first foray into the billiards industry, Benator Publishing -- a leading calendar manufacturer -- has entered into a three-year agreement with the Women's Professional Billiards Association to create an
Directory: October 2005
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Tri-State Tour Takes NY by Storm
Tri-State Tour Takes NY by Stormby InsidePOOL StaffThe Tri-State Tour held its weekly stop at Amsterdam Billiards West in New York City, NY, this weekend.  The $1,000-added event drew 57 of the finest amateurs players in the Big Apple to compete in the three separate divisions.Amsterdam Bill
Directory: October 2005
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VNEA Singles Events Wind Down
VNEA Singles Events Wind Downby InsidePOOL StaffLas Vegas, Nevada- The Valley National 8-Ball Association singles events at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, are winding down, and the men's and women's Master divisions are already completed.Scott Tollefson, winner of the rece
Directory: October 2005
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Northeast Players Tour at Boulevard Billiards in Allentown, PA
Northeast Players Tour at Boulevard Billiards in Allentown, PA by InsidePOOL StaffSunday, May 25th belonged to Pat McNally from Scranton, PA.  His relentless near perfect performance throughout the day went unequalled.  Pat advanced to the finals with matches over Adam Ki
Directory: October 2005
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Sambajon Nets World Summit of Pool
Sambajon Nets World Summit of PoolBy InsidePOOL StaffSantos Sambajon Jr. came through a field of 68 at the World Summit of Pool, held this week in New York City’s Grand Central Station, to defeat Mike Davis in the final match.  Sambajon, who recently was runner-up at the BCA Open 9-Ball Cham
Directory: October 2005
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World Summit of Pool Going Strong
World Summit of Pool Going StrongBy InsidePOOL StaffThings are going well at the World Summit of Pool, held in New York City’s Grand Central Station September 30-October 3.  The second day has seen some interesting match-ups, with more to come tonight.Finland’s Mika Immonen, who recently too
Directory: October 2005
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Archer and Immonen Ousted at World Summit of Pool
Archer and Immonen Ousted at World Summit of PoolBy InsidePOOL StaffAfter suffering a surprising loss to Dave “Big Wave” Hemmah 11-8 o­n Friday night, Johnny Archer met with familiar foe Jeremy “Double J” Jones in the afternoon rounds o­n Saturday at the World Summ
Directory: October 2005
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Schmidt Sends Jones Packing at the World Summit
Schmidt Sends Jones Packing at the World SummitBy InsidePOOL StaffIn an incredible nailbiter of a match in the o­ne-loss side, John Schmidt sent former U.S. Open champion Jeremy Jones home early after defeating him 11-10 at the World Summit of Pool, held this week in New York City’s Grand Cen
Directory: October 2005
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for September
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for SeptemberCongratulations to Ted Plotts of Monmouth, IL for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption during the month of September.  The winning entry was, "Man, when I said scotch doubles I didn't mean it literal
Directory: October 2005
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Yarbrough Captures Fury Georgia Finale
Yarbrough Captures Fury Georgia FinaleBy Bill RosenbergerThe chase for the points in the Fury Georgia Amateur 9-Ball Tour concluded in a thrilling final event o­n Saturday, October 2, in Atlanta, GA.  Mitch Yarbrough battled through the o­ne-loss side to come out o­n top, overpow
Directory: October 2005
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Allen Lights Up Syracuse in Undefeated Victory
Allen Lights Up Syracuse in Undefeated VictoryBy Bill RosenbergerCap's Cue Club is the oldest poolroom in Syracuse, NY, hosting 27 years of billiards.  Timmy Allen wanted to make sure he left his mark there, too, defeating Jim Forsythe 7-5 in a CNY 9-Ball Tour stop.The $350-added event h
Directory: October 2005
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InsidePOOL Forum Winners for September Announced
InsidePOOL Forum Winners for September AnnouncedCongratulations to the September InsidePOOL forum winners.  Each month during 2004, we will choose three lucky winners to receive subscriptions.  O­ne winner will receive a $200 shopping spree in our mall.  The winners this month
Directory: October 2005
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New Queen of 9-Ball Crowned in New York
New Queen of 9-Ball Crowned in New YorkBy Bill RosenbergerFans were treated to some very exciting 9-ball when WPBA pro Gerda Hofstatter overcame a defeat in the hot seat match to dethrone former New York State 9-Ball champion Dawn Hopkins in a double-elimination final.  The two-day event of
Directory: October 2005
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Grossman Lands Sweet Savannah
Grossman Lands Sweet SavannahThe Southside Billiard Club hosted the Savannah Open with $2,000 added to the pot, and David Grossman learned how sweet Savannah, GA is by landing the victory and $1,000.  Because the open is o­ne of the larger tour stops of the J. Pechauer Custom Cues Southe
Directory: October 2005
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Bryant Tames Tidewater Tour
Bryant Tames Tidewater TourBy Bill RosenbergerHaving 12 Brunswick and Diamond tables wasn't enough for o­n Cue Sports Bar in Greenville, NC.  They did o­ne better by hosting a Tidewater Tour event o­n October 2-3.The private pool club saw Leroy Bryant claim victory, but he ha
Directory: October 2005
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Midwest Expo Begins!
Midwest Expo Begins!By Tom Martin The Second Annual Midwest Expo is underway at the plush 250-acre Pheasant Run golf resort in St. Charles, Illinois. The event kicked off Wednesday evening, with the open bank-pool and o­ne-pocket events, boasting fields of 31 and 23, respectively. The ra
Directory: October 2005
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Deuel Dominates Sudden Death 7-Ball
Deuel Dominates Sudden Death 7-BallBy InsidePOOL StaffShowing his skill again, Corey Deuel bested an international field at Sudden Death 7-Ball and finished things off by defeating Thomas Engert in the final match for the $25,000 winner-take-all grand prize.  The o­ne-day event was held
Directory: October 2005
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Owen Racks Up Another Win at Midwest Expo
Owen Racks Up Another Win at Midwest ExpoBy Tom MartinRecently crowned U.S. Open champion Gabe Owen reigned supreme at the Midwest Open o­ne-pocket event, posting a decisive 3-1 win over Cliff Joyner. Owen, who ran undefeated through the 23-player field, defeated Joyner Friday afternoon to wi
Directory: October 2005
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Massey Masters Trick Shot Magic
Massey Masters Trick Shot MagicBy InsidePOOL StaffIn a final match that came down to the wire, world-renowned trick shot artist Mike Massey bested Canada’s Nick Nikolaidis at Trick Shot Magic.  This winner-take-all event was held at the ESPNZone in New York, New York Hotel and Casino in Las
Directory: October 2005
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Pooky Delivers the Package at Children's Hospital Benefit Event
Pooky Delivers the Package at Children's Hospital Benefit EventBy Nick PrinslooThe third annual Planet Pool RE/MAX Pros Children's Miracle Network Event o­nce again raised money for a great cause. It also raised awareness for o­ne man: Pooky Rasmeloungon.Rasmeloungon celebrated hi
Directory: October 2005
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Another Joss Tour Win for Davis
Another Joss Tour Win for DavisBy Bill RosenbergerMike Davis bested a 51-player field in a tournament with over $10,000 in prize money at the Renaissance Billiard Club in Quincy, MA, o­n October 9-10.  The Joss Northeast 9-Ball event was worth $3,000, and Davis earned every cent.  P
Directory: October 2005
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Carolina Remains in Ussery's Control
Carolina Remains in Ussery's ControlBy Steve JenningsWhen B.J. Ussery plays, it's like a fire burns from within him.  He lit up the field again when the Fury Carolina Amateur 9-Ball Tour came to Babineau's in Raleigh, NC, o­n October 9, 2004. Ussery scored a first round
Directory: October 2005
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Matlock Can't be Stopped
Matlock Can't be Stopped By Bill Rosenberger It seems that when David Matlock is involved in a 9-ball tournament, the rest of the field's chances drop out of sight.  Matlock secured yet another regional tour win o­n the McDermott 9-Ball Tour at Side Pockets-North in Kan
Directory: October 2005
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Nevel Wins Midwest Pro 9-Ball Event
Nevel Wins Midwest Pro 9-Ball EventBy Tom MartinWisconsin native Larry Nevel, who arrived too late to play in the o­ne-pocket event, bested a star-studded field at the Midwest Expo. Nevel cruised though the winners’ side undefeated, sending Chicago’s own Marco Marquez to the o­ne-loss bra
Directory: October 2005
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Brunswick's Metro™ Generates Buzz in Holland at the 2004 World Pool Masters
Brunswick's Metro™ Generates Buzz in Holland at the 2004 World Pool Masters BRISTOL, Wis. (Oct. 4, 2004) – The Metro™, Brunswick Billiards’ newest and hottest table, most recently served as the official table of the pool world’s premier invitational event --- the World Pool Mas
Directory: October 2005
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Shared Honors Go to Jeong and Immonen in Florida
Shared Honors Go to Jeong and Immonen in FloridaBy Bill RosenbergerFor at least o­ne night, two players were crowned winners.  Number  o­ne Korean player Young-hwa Jeong dominated the Florida Seminole Pro Tour's Player of the Year Championship at Pro Billiards o­n Octobe
Directory: October 2005
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Jennifer Barretta
Jennifer BarrettaJennifer Barretta rounds out the Chesapeake Area Tour’s (CAT) inaugural season as point leader and is assured of a spot to play in all of the WPBA’s 2003 Classic Tour stops. Jennifer is CAT’s Player of the Year not o­nly because she obtained the tour’s
Directory: October 2005
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Kelly Downs Fisher to Win Canadian Classic
Kelly Downs Fisher to Win Canadian ClassicBy Bill RosenbergerFormer world champion Julie Kelly overcame a fourth-round defeat to storm back and win the 2004 Cuetec Cues Canadian Classic, held at the Casino Windsor in o­ntario, o­n October 8-10.  Not o­nly did Kelly have to climb
Directory: October 2005
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Atwell Wrestles the Field at Cadillac Ranch Casino
Atwell Wrestles the Field at Cadillac Ranch CasinoBy Bill RosenbergerGlenn Atwell dominated the 49-player field in Longview, WA, in a three-day tournament for the J. Pechauer West Coast Tour.  The event, held from October 8-10 at the Cadillac Ranch Casino, was the first stop of the year but
Directory: October 2005
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Fast Eddie's Outdone By Sharp Gutierrez
Fast Eddie's Outdone By Sharp GutierrezA mighty field of 46 filled up Fast Eddie's o­n October 9-10, but thanks to his great play, David Gutierrez was the last man standing.  The weekend tournament, the tenth of the season for the Fast Eddie's 9-Ball Tour, boasted such player
Directory: October 2005
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Campbell Scores First Tour Victory
Campbell Scores First Tour VictoryCorina Campbell, who has stepped her game up as of late, finally broke through at Fast Eddie's northwest military location in San Antonio.  She had earned second and third-place finishes her last two outings, but she captured her first ever tournament vi
Directory: October 2005
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10 K Tour Kicks Off at Pool Paradise
10 K Tour Kicks Off at Pool ParadiseScott McDonald outlasted 62 other talented players to win the first tour o­n the 10 K Tour.  The field was full thanks to Pool Paradise in Waterloo, o­ntario, o­n October 9-10, showing their hospitality and making the players feel comfortable.M
Directory: October 2005
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Atlanta Open Ready to Break
Atlanta Open Ready to BreakBy Bill RosenbergerThe third annual Atlanta Open kicks off this Thursday, October 14, at 11 a.m. at Murphy’s Brass Rail in Athens, GA.  InsidePOOL Magazine's 2003 Player of the Year, Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer, will try to defend his title against some of the
Directory: October 2005
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"Rocket" Wins Ring Game at Atlanta Open
"Rocket" Wins Ring Game at Atlanta Open Murphy’s Brass Rail in Athens, GA, is the scene of the latest men’s pro tour stop, and again Dragon Promotions is producing the largest pool event in Georgia of the year. Fifty-three players are in attendance this year, including USA top stars Rodney M
Directory: October 2005
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The Heat is on in ‘Hot-Lanta’
The Heat is o­n in "Hot-Lanta"By Bill Rosenberger Surprises and upsets have been the theme of the 2004 Atlanta Open.  The big names like Tony Robles and Johnny Archer are staying alive through the left bracket, while others have had to forfeit their matches.   Corey Deuel
Directory: October 2005
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Schjodt Stays Hot in Fury Win
Schjodt Stays Hot in Fury WinBy Bill RosenbergerIt has become quite apparent that Debbie Schjodt is playing well o­n the Fury Florida Ladies Amateur 9-Ball Tour.  In fact, she's playing so well, her own roommate can't figure her out.  Schjodt and Niki Rasmussen, who are good
Directory: October 2005
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Ask Allison
Ask AllisonBy Allison FisherQuality, Not QuantityHi everyone, and thank you for reading my column. I hope it has been helping you improve and understand your game. If you have any questions that you would like to have answered, please go to my website www.allisonfisher.com.I know that some tables
Directory: October 2005
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One-Pocket Tournament Won By Friedhofen
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 o­
Directory: October 2005
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White Earns Pechauer Victory
White Earns Pechauer VictoryBrian White claimed the J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour's Johnson City, TN, stop o­n October 16-17.  It wasn't easy for him, as the field of 37 gave him a run for his money.  The event, held at Numan's Billiards, drew nice crowds both days,
Directory: October 2005
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Rim Gears Up for U.S. Open With Great Lakes Win
Rim Gears Up for U.S. Open With Great Lakes WinBy Bill RosenbergerWith the WPBA U.S. Open set to break o­n Thursday in Albuquerque, NM, Alice Rim wanted some good competition to get her warmed up.  After going undefeated o­n October 16-17 in Columbus, OH, o­n the Jacoby Cue Great
Directory: October 2005
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Sakai Seals the Deal
Sakai Seals the Deal By Bill RosenbergerMiyuki Sakai's undefeated weekend at Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, GA, and Traci Hines' third-place finish left both players within three points of reaching new heights in the professional ranks.  The ladies are two of the top players o­n the Sea
Directory: October 2005
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Atlanta Open Belongs to Immonen
Atlanta Open Belongs to ImmonenBy Bill RosenbergerMika Immonen didn't lose heart when Ralf Souquet knocked him to o­ne-loss side o­n Saturday 11-9 in a tight, emotional match.  Instead, he dug down and told himself that he wanted it more than anyone else did.Immonen pulled off th
Directory: October 2005
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Hatch Still Playing Like a Pro
Hatch Still Playing Like a ProBy Bill RosenbergerJust five years ago Dennis Hatch was o­n top of his game.  After a hiatus from the sport, he is again taking his game to its highest level.Hatch continued his winning ways o­n October 16-17 in Glens Falls, NY, at Adirondack Billiards o
Directory: October 2005
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Through the Eyes of a Champion
Through the Eyes of a ChampionBy Johnny ArcherThe Cinch Shot Apples are my favorite fruit! I played extremely well at the Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge, held in August 2004, throughout the whole tournament in order to win. Many times an entire tournament can hinge o­n a player's decisio
Directory: October 2005
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Friedhofen Completes Weekend Sweep
Friedhofen Completes Weekend SweepBy Bill RosenbergerAndy Friedhofen completed his undefeated weekend in Tulsa, OK, o­n the Midwest 9-Ball Tour.  He took the o­ne-pocket tournament the day before against Brian Jones and then continued his successes by sweeping through the 9-ball
Directory: October 2005
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Quick Work Earns Win for Hernandez
Quick Work Earns Win for HernandezBy Bill RosenbergerFrankie Hernandez ran four racks in a row in the finals to win the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour stop in Parsippnay, NJ, o­n October 17.  Hernandez worked quickly in the final match, taking the last four games in under 15 minutes.The field
Directory: October 2005
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Noon Enjoys Undefeated Fury Event
Noon Enjoys Undefeated Fury EventBy Bill RosenbergerRobert Noon was just o­ne of 45 players in the Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour to play at Fast Break Billiards in Longwood, FL, o­n Sunday, October 17.  But he was the o­nly o­ne who went undefeated o­n his way to a fir
Directory: October 2005
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Grady's Grad School
Grady's Grad SchoolBy Grady MathewsKiss, Carom, Billiard-It's All the Same Principle One-pocket, three-cushion billiards, straight pool, and rotation will all helpyou learn pocket billiard creativity in the following shots. Some Asian players,most notably Visit InsidePOOL for ti
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:17:16 -0400)
Pro Pool Workout
Pro Pool WorkoutBy Bob HenningAdapting to a New Cue In the last issue, I told you how I switched to a longer cue in hopes of improving my game. I gave you all the reasons why a 6-foot-plus guy like me, with long arms and legs, should benefit from such a move. I related all the pros and cons
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:17:16 -0400)
Bryant Wins Second Straight Tidewater Event
Bryant Wins Second Straight Tidewater EventBy Bill RosenbergerLeroy Bryant won his second straight Tidewater Tour event o­n October 16 at Sharks N Shooters in Rocky Mount, NC.  This time, though, he had to battle back from a second-round loss and work his way through the west side to tak
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:17:16 -0400)
World Pool Champion Heads League Line-Up
World Pool Champion Heads League Line-UpPagulayan Set for Warsaw DebutMATCHROOM SPORT are pleased to announce that the reigning World Pool Champion, Alex Pagulayan of Canada, will be making his 888.com World Pool League debut when the event takes place from October 22–24 at the N.O.T. Building in
Directory: October 2005
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Kong is King of Queens
Kong is King of QueensBy Bill RosenbergerIt wasn't King Kong that stormed through New York o­n October 16-17 to take the first NYC Billiards Tour event.  It was Joe Kong who ate up the event held at Spin City in Queens.Tournament director William Finnegan said Kong was the very last
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:17:16 -0400)
Three-Cushion Star Sang Lee Passes Away
Three-Cushion Star Sang Lee Passes AwayBy Bill RosenbergerSang Chun Lee, the 12-time United States Billiards Association 3-Cushion Champion, passed away in his native country of Korea  o­n October 19.  Lee, who was 51, brought his game to the United State in 1987 and was a dominant
Directory: October 2005
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Williams Wins Silver Tip Queen of the Rack
Williams Wins Silver Tip Queen of the RackNaomi "Cruncher" Williams took home the Silver Tip Queen of the Rack title at Silver Tip Sports Bar and Billiards o­n October 17, 2004, in the final event of the season o­n the Canadian Women's Pool Tour.  Williams dominated a field of 20
Directory: October 2005
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Antonio Maria Rocks PJ's for Tri-State Win
Antonio Maria Rocks PJ's for Tri-State WinBy Todd FleitmanAntonio Maria bounced back from a tough hot seat match to win the Tri State Tour event at PJ's in Linden, NJ, o­n October 17.  Maria battled through a field of 32 to take the rematch against Matt Duspin in the finals of th
Directory: October 2005
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Putnam Continues Dominance on Viking Tour
Putnam Continues Dominance o­n Viking TourBy Bill RosenbergerShawn Putnam added another win to his 2004 résumé by taking the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour event o­n October 17 at Cue-Can-Do Billiards in Schaumburg, IL.  The $1,000-added event drew a tough field that included Putnam, Josh Ul
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:17:16 -0400)
WPBA U.S. Open Begins
WPBA U.S. Open BeginsBy InsidePOOL StaffThe WPBA’s U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship kicked off today with a full field of 64 players.  Held at the Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, NM, the event will conclude o­n Sunday, October 24.The first two rounds went off with few upsets.  Notably, T
Directory: October 2005
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Friday Night at the WPBA U.S. Open
Friday Night at the WPBA U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffShort of a couple of surprises at the WPBA U.S. Open, being held at the Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, NM, the event is rolling right along.  The final match is planned for Sunday at 5 p.m., with the final four beginning at 1 p.m. for the t
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:17:16 -0400)
Saturday at the World Pool League
Saturday at the World Pool League With nine of the round robin matches completed at the 2004 888.com World Pool League it is Dutchman Niels Feijen and Francisco Bustamante of the Philippines who have emerged as the front runners. They are almost sure of semi-final spots while at the other en
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:17:16 -0400)
Final Four at the WPBA U.S. Open
Final Four at the WPBA U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffIt’s come down to the final four at the WPBA U.S. Open, and there have been some major surprises o­n Saturday!  The Open is being held at the Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, NM, and will conclude o­n Sunday, October 24.In the winners’
Directory: October 2005
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Saturday Evening at the World Pool League
Saturday Evening at the World Pool League With three further matches completed in the 2004 888.com World Pool League this evening, the picture has become a little clearer as to who will be making their way into tomorrow evening’s play-off. Francisco Bustamante is over the line and Niels Feij
Directory: October 2005
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Sunday Afternoon at the World Pool League
Sunday Afternoon at the World Pool League In an afternoon of drama at the N.O.T Building, Warsaw, it was Francisco Bustamante, Alex Pagulayan, Niels Feijen and Rodney Morris who emerged as the successful players to move into tonight’s play-offs of the 2004 888.com World Pool League.There wer
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:17:16 -0400)
Lawson Earns First Fury Victory
Lawson Earns First Fury VictoryBy Steve JenningsDerek Lawson led a strong cast of local players at Cue n' Spirits in Winston-Salem, NC, o­n October 23.  Lawon, along with Tim Bowen and Andy Hutchens, used their home field advantage to finish in the top four of the Fury Carolina Amate
Directory: October 2005
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Ga Young Kim Wins the WPBA U.S. Open
Ga Young Kim Wins the WPBA U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffIn a stunning reversal of last year’s WPBA U.S. Open, Ga Young Kim triumphed over defending champion Karen Corr in a hill-hill match to take the title, exactly the opposite of last year’s outcome.  The event was held at the Sandia Casino
Directory: October 2005
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Bowman Comes Out on Top of Midwest Field
Bowman Comes Out o­n Top of Midwest FieldBy Bill RosenbergerA large field of 55 crammed into Whitey's in Burlington, IA, o­n October 23-24 to wrestle for the $1,000 top prize.  The old bowling area proved a great venue for fans and players, especially Jesse Bowman, who fed off th
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Grady's Grad School
Grady's Grad SchoolBy Grady MathewsKiss, Carom, Billiard-It's All the Same Principle One-pocket, three-cushion billiards, straight pool, and rotation will all helpyou learn pocket billiard creativity in the following shots. Some Asian players,most notably Visit InsidePOOL for ti
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Pro Pool Workout
Pro Pool WorkoutBy Bob HenningAdapting to a New Cue In the last issue, I told you how I switched to a longer cue in hopes of improving my game. I gave you all the reasons why a 6-foot-plus guy like me, with long arms and legs, should benefit from such a move. I related all the pros and cons
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Bryant Wins Second Straight Tidewater Event
Bryant Wins Second Straight Tidewater EventBy Bill RosenbergerLeroy Bryant won his second straight Tidewater Tour event o­n October 16 at Sharks N Shooters in Rocky Mount, NC.  This time, though, he had to battle back from a second-round loss and work his way through the west side to tak
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
World Pool Champion Heads League Line-Up
World Pool Champion Heads League Line-UpPagulayan Set for Warsaw DebutMATCHROOM SPORT are pleased to announce that the reigning World Pool Champion, Alex Pagulayan of Canada, will be making his 888.com World Pool League debut when the event takes place from October 22–24 at the N.O.T. Building in
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Kong is King of Queens
Kong is King of QueensBy Bill RosenbergerIt wasn't King Kong that stormed through New York o­n October 16-17 to take the first NYC Billiards Tour event.  It was Joe Kong who ate up the event held at Spin City in Queens.Tournament director William Finnegan said Kong was the very last
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Three-Cushion Star Sang Lee Passes Away
Three-Cushion Star Sang Lee Passes AwayBy Bill RosenbergerSang Chun Lee, the 12-time United States Billiards Association 3-Cushion Champion, passed away in his native country of Korea  o­n October 19.  Lee, who was 51, brought his game to the United State in 1987 and was a dominant
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Williams Wins Silver Tip Queen of the Rack
Williams Wins Silver Tip Queen of the RackNaomi "Cruncher" Williams took home the Silver Tip Queen of the Rack title at Silver Tip Sports Bar and Billiards o­n October 17, 2004, in the final event of the season o­n the Canadian Women's Pool Tour.  Williams dominated a field of 20
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Antonio Maria Rocks PJ's for Tri-State Win
Antonio Maria Rocks PJ's for Tri-State WinBy Todd FleitmanAntonio Maria bounced back from a tough hot seat match to win the Tri State Tour event at PJ's in Linden, NJ, o­n October 17.  Maria battled through a field of 32 to take the rematch against Matt Duspin in the finals of th
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Putnam Continues Dominance on Viking Tour
Putnam Continues Dominance o­n Viking TourBy Bill RosenbergerShawn Putnam added another win to his 2004 résumé by taking the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour event o­n October 17 at Cue-Can-Do Billiards in Schaumburg, IL.  The $1,000-added event drew a tough field that included Putnam, Josh Ul
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
WPBA U.S. Open Begins
WPBA U.S. Open BeginsBy InsidePOOL StaffThe WPBA’s U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship kicked off today with a full field of 64 players.  Held at the Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, NM, the event will conclude o­n Sunday, October 24.The first two rounds went off with few upsets.  Notably, T
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Friday Night at the WPBA U.S. Open
Friday Night at the WPBA U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffShort of a couple of surprises at the WPBA U.S. Open, being held at the Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, NM, the event is rolling right along.  The final match is planned for Sunday at 5 p.m., with the final four beginning at 1 p.m. for the t
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Saturday at the World Pool League
Saturday at the World Pool League With nine of the round robin matches completed at the 2004 888.com World Pool League it is Dutchman Niels Feijen and Francisco Bustamante of the Philippines who have emerged as the front runners. They are almost sure of semi-final spots while at the other en
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Final Four at the WPBA U.S. Open
Final Four at the WPBA U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffIt’s come down to the final four at the WPBA U.S. Open, and there have been some major surprises o­n Saturday!  The Open is being held at the Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, NM, and will conclude o­n Sunday, October 24.In the winners’
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Saturday Evening at the World Pool League
Saturday Evening at the World Pool League With three further matches completed in the 2004 888.com World Pool League this evening, the picture has become a little clearer as to who will be making their way into tomorrow evening’s play-off. Francisco Bustamante is over the line and Niels Feij
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Sunday Afternoon at the World Pool League
Sunday Afternoon at the World Pool League In an afternoon of drama at the N.O.T Building, Warsaw, it was Francisco Bustamante, Alex Pagulayan, Niels Feijen and Rodney Morris who emerged as the successful players to move into tonight’s play-offs of the 2004 888.com World Pool League.There wer
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Lawson Earns First Fury Victory
Lawson Earns First Fury VictoryBy Steve JenningsDerek Lawson led a strong cast of local players at Cue n' Spirits in Winston-Salem, NC, o­n October 23.  Lawon, along with Tim Bowen and Andy Hutchens, used their home field advantage to finish in the top four of the Fury Carolina Amate
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Ga Young Kim Wins the WPBA U.S. Open
Ga Young Kim Wins the WPBA U.S. OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffIn a stunning reversal of last year’s WPBA U.S. Open, Ga Young Kim triumphed over defending champion Karen Corr in a hill-hill match to take the title, exactly the opposite of last year’s outcome.  The event was held at the Sandia Casino
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Bowman Comes Out on Top of Midwest Field
Bowman Comes Out o­n Top of Midwest FieldBy Bill RosenbergerA large field of 55 crammed into Whitey's in Burlington, IA, o­n October 23-24 to wrestle for the $1,000 top prize.  The old bowling area proved a great venue for fans and players, especially Jesse Bowman, who fed off th
Directory: October 2005
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Strong Fields No Match for Davis, Shea
Strong Fields No Match for Davis, SheaBy Bill RosenbergerAn 85-player field competed in the Planet Pool 9-Ball tournament o­n October 23-24 at Bill & Billie's Cuesport in Arnold, MD.  Maryland resident Mike Davis, who was coming off his ninth-place finish in the Atlanta Open, out
Directory: October 2005
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Kang Wins in Dramatic Fashion
Kang Wins in Dramatic FashionBy Bill Rosenberger and Carissa BiggsRegional tours all across the nation sported large and talented fields the weekend of October 23-24, and the J. Pechauer West Coast Tour was no different.  Amar Kang bested a field of 58 at Family Billiards in San Francisco to
Directory: October 2005
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"Kid Delicious" Eats Up Joss Tour
"Kid Delicious" Eats Up Joss TourBy Bill RosenbergerDanny "Kid Delicious" Basavich ate up the Joss Northeast Tour event at Boston Billiard Club in Salem, MA, o­n October 23-24.  The 61-player field was a large entrée for Basavich, and he never bit off more than he could chew.Basavich and
Directory: October 2005
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Beat People with a Stick
Beat People with a StickBy Tom SimpsonCheating the Pocket Pool, as you know, calls for amazing precision. And as we become better players, we actually like to make it even harder.  We shim the pockets o­n the "player tables," making the pockets even narrower and less friendly. It wo
Directory: October 2005
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Home Field Advantage Works for Walthall
Home Field Advantage Works for WalthallBy Bill RosenbergerThe Fury Florida Amateur Tour hit Lakeland, FL, o­n October 23-24, and Larry Walthall used the home field advantage to take first place. Walthall works at Wally's Billiards, the host location for the weekend event, and showed
Directory: October 2005
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10 K Tour Results at Bobby D’s
10 K Tour Results at Bobby D’s  by Willy HermozaBobby D’s was rocking good this weekend of October 24- 25, there were 80 good players for this second event of The 10 K Tour.  From Windsor, Buffalo, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines, Waterloo, Barrie, Burlington, etc…t
Directory: October 2005
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BCn Will Broadcast Glass City Open on Toledo Cable Sports Network
BCn Will Broadcast Glass City Open o­n Toledo Cable Sports NetworkBuckeye Cable Sports Network To Assist in ProductionBilliard Club network (BCn) and Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN), a Toledo, Ohio sports network o­n Buckeye CableSystem, Inc. have reached an agreement to co-produce an
Directory: October 2005
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Ask Allison
Ask AllisonBy Allison FisherEnjoy the Silence  Hi everyone, and thank you for reading my column. I hope it has been helping you improve and understand your game. If you have any questions that you would like to have answered, please go to my website www.allisonfisher.com.When you play y
Directory: October 2005
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Friendly Final in Hampton Ridge Tour
Friendly Final in Hampton Ridge TourBy Bill RosenbergerThe Hampton Ridge Tour made its sixteenth stop at Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA, and to the delight of the audience, two best friends reached the finals.  The event, held October 24, saw Matt Krah and Josh Brothers reach the fin
Directory: October 2005
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Mental Maximization
Mental MaximizationBy Max EberleThe Stroking Line Pivot for Deflection One of the most time-consuming things to master in pool is how to adjust your aim when using sidespin. While throw may exist between the cue ball and object ball, deflection has a much bigger impact o­n your aim for m
Directory: October 2005
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Bustamante Takes First League Title
Bustamante Takes First League Title  Francisco Bustamante of the Philippines took his first ever 888.com World Pool League title as he beat fellow Pinoy Alex Pagulayan by a single rack in front of an enthralled audience at the N.O.T Building in Central Warsaw.The match was nip and tuck from
Directory: October 2005
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"Korean Dragon" Top Pro in Florida
"Korean Dragon" Top Pro in FloridaBy Bill RosenbergerCharlie "The Korean Dragon" Williams bested a field of 53 players o­n October 23-24 to capture the Florida State Championship held at Planet 9 Ball in Tampa, FL.  Williams prevailed with an undefeated weekend to wrap up his title in th
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Massey's Bag of Tricks-Juice It for the Juice
Massey's Bag of TricksBy Mike MasseyJuice It for the Juice  After an exhibition o­ne night while I was touring in Germany about 12 years ago, a spectator came up to me and propositioned me into trying to make the shot in Diagram #1. When I looked at the shot and studied it for a
Directory: October 2005
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International Tournament of Champions Scheduled for November 4
International Tournament of Champions Scheduled for November 4 The International Tournament of Champions is scheduled for November 4, 2004 at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.  The tournament features defending champion Visit InsidePOOL for updates from the Women's Inte
Directory: October 2005
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Big Orange Classic Underway
Big Orange Classic UnderwayBy Steve Trinward, InsidePOOL StaffThe Big Orange Classic, fall edition, kicked off o­n Friday night, October 29th, at Breakers Bar & Grill in Knoxville, TN, with a full field of 64 solid regional and national players. The participants include recent tour multi-
Directory: October 2005
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Olhausen Official Table Sponsor of International Challenge of Champions
Olhausen Official Table Sponsor of International Challenge of ChampionsMay 22, 2003, San Diego, CA ¾ Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. (“Olhausen”), announced today that billiards champions from around the world will go head-to-head in the Thirteenth Annual INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPION
Directory: October 2005
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Benator Publishing Awarded WPBA Tour License
 Benator Publishing Awarded WPBA Tour License    Embarking o­n its first foray into the billiards industry, Benator Publishing -- a leading calendar manufacturer -- has entered into a three-year agreement with the Women's Professional Billiards Association to create an
Directory: October 2005
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Tri-State Tour Takes NY by Storm
Tri-State Tour Takes NY by Stormby InsidePOOL StaffThe Tri-State Tour held its weekly stop at Amsterdam Billiards West in New York City, NY, this weekend.  The $1,000-added event drew 57 of the finest amateurs players in the Big Apple to compete in the three separate divisions.Amsterdam Bill
Directory: October 2005
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VNEA Singles Events Wind Down
VNEA Singles Events Wind Downby InsidePOOL StaffLas Vegas, Nevada- The Valley National 8-Ball Association singles events at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, are winding down, and the men's and women's Master divisions are already completed.Scott Tollefson, winner of the rece
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Northeast Players Tour at Boulevard Billiards in Allentown, PA
Northeast Players Tour at Boulevard Billiards in Allentown, PA by InsidePOOL StaffSunday, May 25th belonged to Pat McNally from Scranton, PA.  His relentless near perfect performance throughout the day went unequalled.  Pat advanced to the finals with matches over Adam Ki
Directory: October 2005
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Sambajon Nets World Summit of Pool
Sambajon Nets World Summit of PoolBy InsidePOOL StaffSantos Sambajon Jr. came through a field of 68 at the World Summit of Pool, held this week in New York City’s Grand Central Station, to defeat Mike Davis in the final match.  Sambajon, who recently was runner-up at the BCA Open 9-Ball Cham
Directory: October 2005
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World Summit of Pool Going Strong
World Summit of Pool Going StrongBy InsidePOOL StaffThings are going well at the World Summit of Pool, held in New York City’s Grand Central Station September 30-October 3.  The second day has seen some interesting match-ups, with more to come tonight.Finland’s Mika Immonen, who recently too
Directory: October 2005
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:22:19 -0400)
Archer and Immonen Ousted at World Summit of Pool
Archer and Immonen Ousted at World Summit of PoolBy InsidePOOL StaffAfter suffering a surprising loss to Dave “Big Wave” Hemmah 11-8 o­n Friday night, Johnny Archer met with familiar foe Jeremy “Double J” Jones in the afternoon rounds o­n Saturday at the World Summ
Directory: October 2005
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Schmidt Sends Jones Packing at the World Summit
Schmidt Sends Jones Packing at the World SummitBy InsidePOOL StaffIn an incredible nailbiter of a match in the o­ne-loss side, John Schmidt sent former U.S. Open champion Jeremy Jones home early after defeating him 11-10 at the World Summit of Pool, held this week in New York City’s Grand Cen
Directory: October 2005
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for September
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for SeptemberCongratulations to Ted Plotts of Monmouth, IL for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption during the month of September.  The winning entry was, "Man, when I said scotch doubles I didn't mean it literal
Directory: October 2005
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Yarbrough Captures Fury Georgia Finale
Yarbrough Captures Fury Georgia FinaleBy Bill RosenbergerThe chase for the points in the Fury Georgia Amateur 9-Ball Tour concluded in a thrilling final event o­n Saturday, October 2, in Atlanta, GA.  Mitch Yarbrough battled through the o­ne-loss side to come out o­n top, overpow
Directory: October 2005
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Allen Lights Up Syracuse in Undefeated Victory
Allen Lights Up Syracuse in Undefeated VictoryBy Bill RosenbergerCap's Cue Club is the oldest poolroom in Syracuse, NY, hosting 27 years of billiards.  Timmy Allen wanted to make sure he left his mark there, too, defeating Jim Forsythe 7-5 in a CNY 9-Ball Tour stop.The $350-added event h
Directory: October 2005
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InsidePOOL Forum Winners for September Announced
InsidePOOL Forum Winners for September AnnouncedCongratulations to the September InsidePOOL forum winners.  Each month during 2004, we will choose three lucky winners to receive subscriptions.  O­ne winner will receive a $200 shopping spree in our mall.  The winners this month
Directory: October 2005
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New Queen of 9-Ball Crowned in New York
New Queen of 9-Ball Crowned in New YorkBy Bill RosenbergerFans were treated to some very exciting 9-ball when WPBA pro Gerda Hofstatter overcame a defeat in the hot seat match to dethrone former New York State 9-Ball champion Dawn Hopkins in a double-elimination final.  The two-day event of
Directory: October 2005
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Grossman Lands Sweet Savannah
Grossman Lands Sweet SavannahThe Southside Billiard Club hosted the Savannah Open with $2,000 added to the pot, and David Grossman learned how sweet Savannah, GA is by landing the victory and $1,000.  Because the open is o­ne of the larger tour stops of the J. Pechauer Custom Cues Southe
Directory: October 2005
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Bryant Tames Tidewater Tour
Bryant Tames Tidewater TourBy Bill RosenbergerHaving 12 Brunswick and Diamond tables wasn't enough for o­n Cue Sports Bar in Greenville, NC.  They did o­ne better by hosting a Tidewater Tour event o­n October 2-3.The private pool club saw Leroy Bryant claim victory, but he ha
Directory: October 2005
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Midwest Expo Begins!
Midwest Expo Begins!By Tom Martin The Second Annual Midwest Expo is underway at the plush 250-acre Pheasant Run golf resort in St. Charles, Illinois. The event kicked off Wednesday evening, with the open bank-pool and o­ne-pocket events, boasting fields of 31 and 23, respectively. The ra
Directory: October 2005
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Deuel Dominates Sudden Death 7-Ball
Deuel Dominates Sudden Death 7-BallBy InsidePOOL StaffShowing his skill again, Corey Deuel bested an international field at Sudden Death 7-Ball and finished things off by defeating Thomas Engert in the final match for the $25,000 winner-take-all grand prize.  The o­ne-day event was held
Directory: October 2005
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Owen Racks Up Another Win at Midwest Expo
Owen Racks Up Another Win at Midwest ExpoBy Tom MartinRecently crowned U.S. Open champion Gabe Owen reigned supreme at the Midwest Open o­ne-pocket event, posting a decisive 3-1 win over Cliff Joyner. Owen, who ran undefeated through the 23-player field, defeated Joyner Friday afternoon to wi
Directory: October 2005
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Massey Masters Trick Shot Magic
Massey Masters Trick Shot MagicBy InsidePOOL StaffIn a final match that came down to the wire, world-renowned trick shot artist Mike Massey bested Canada’s Nick Nikolaidis at Trick Shot Magic.  This winner-take-all event was held at the ESPNZone in New York, New York Hotel and Casino in Las
Directory: October 2005
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Pooky Delivers the Package at Children's Hospital Benefit Event
Pooky Delivers the Package at Children's Hospital Benefit EventBy Nick PrinslooThe third annual Planet Pool RE/MAX Pros Children's Miracle Network Event o­nce again raised money for a great cause. It also raised awareness for o­ne man: Pooky Rasmeloungon.Rasmeloungon celebrated hi
Directory: October 2005
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Another Joss Tour Win for Davis
Another Joss Tour Win for DavisBy Bill RosenbergerMike Davis bested a 51-player field in a tournament with over $10,000 in prize money at the Renaissance Billiard Club in Quincy, MA, o­n October 9-10.  The Joss Northeast 9-Ball event was worth $3,000, and Davis earned every cent.  P
Directory: October 2005
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Carolina Remains in Ussery's Control
Carolina Remains in Ussery's ControlBy Steve JenningsWhen B.J. Ussery plays, it's like a fire burns from within him.  He lit up the field again when the Fury Carolina Amateur 9-Ball Tour came to Babineau's in Raleigh, NC, o­n October 9, 2004. Ussery scored a first round
Directory: October 2005
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Matlock Can't be Stopped
Matlock Can't be Stopped By Bill Rosenberger It seems that when David Matlock is involved in a 9-ball tournament, the rest of the field's chances drop out of sight.  Matlock secured yet another regional tour win o­n the McDermott 9-Ball Tour at Side Pockets-North in Kan
Directory: October 2005
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Nevel Wins Midwest Pro 9-Ball Event
Nevel Wins Midwest Pro 9-Ball EventBy Tom MartinWisconsin native Larry Nevel, who arrived too late to play in the o­ne-pocket event, bested a star-studded field at the Midwest Expo. Nevel cruised though the winners’ side undefeated, sending Chicago’s own Marco Marquez to the o­ne-loss bra
Directory: October 2005
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Brunswick's Metro™ Generates Buzz in Holland at the 2004 World Pool Masters
Brunswick's Metro™ Generates Buzz in Holland at the 2004 World Pool Masters BRISTOL, Wis. (Oct. 4, 2004) – The Metro™, Brunswick Billiards’ newest and hottest table, most recently served as the official table of the pool world’s premier invitational event --- the World Pool Mas
Directory: October 2005
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Shared Honors Go to Jeong and Immonen in Florida
Shared Honors Go to Jeong and Immonen in FloridaBy Bill RosenbergerFor at least o­ne night, two players were crowned winners.  Number  o­ne Korean player Young-hwa Jeong dominated the Florida Seminole Pro Tour's Player of the Year Championship at Pro Billiards o­n Octobe
Directory: October 2005
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Jennifer Barretta
Jennifer BarrettaJennifer Barretta rounds out the Chesapeake Area Tour’s (CAT) inaugural season as point leader and is assured of a spot to play in all of the WPBA’s 2003 Classic Tour stops. Jennifer is CAT’s Player of the Year not o­nly because she obtained the tour’s
Directory: October 2005
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Kelly Downs Fisher to Win Canadian Classic
Kelly Downs Fisher to Win Canadian ClassicBy Bill RosenbergerFormer world champion Julie Kelly overcame a fourth-round defeat to storm back and win the 2004 Cuetec Cues Canadian Classic, held at the Casino Windsor in o­ntario, o­n October 8-10.  Not o­nly did Kelly have to climb
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Atwell Wrestles the Field at Cadillac Ranch Casino
Atwell Wrestles the Field at Cadillac Ranch CasinoBy Bill RosenbergerGlenn Atwell dominated the 49-player field in Longview, WA, in a three-day tournament for the J. Pechauer West Coast Tour.  The event, held from October 8-10 at the Cadillac Ranch Casino, was the first stop of the year but
Directory: October 2005
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Fast Eddie's Outdone By Sharp Gutierrez
Fast Eddie's Outdone By Sharp GutierrezA mighty field of 46 filled up Fast Eddie's o­n October 9-10, but thanks to his great play, David Gutierrez was the last man standing.  The weekend tournament, the tenth of the season for the Fast Eddie's 9-Ball Tour, boasted such player
Directory: October 2005
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Campbell Scores First Tour Victory
Campbell Scores First Tour VictoryCorina Campbell, who has stepped her game up as of late, finally broke through at Fast Eddie's northwest military location in San Antonio.  She had earned second and third-place finishes her last two outings, but she captured her first ever tournament vi
Directory: October 2005
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10 K Tour Kicks Off at Pool Paradise
10 K Tour Kicks Off at Pool ParadiseScott McDonald outlasted 62 other talented players to win the first tour o­n the 10 K Tour.  The field was full thanks to Pool Paradise in Waterloo, o­ntario, o­n October 9-10, showing their hospitality and making the players feel comfortable.M
Directory: October 2005
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Atlanta Open Ready to Break
Atlanta Open Ready to BreakBy Bill RosenbergerThe third annual Atlanta Open kicks off this Thursday, October 14, at 11 a.m. at Murphy’s Brass Rail in Athens, GA.  InsidePOOL Magazine's 2003 Player of the Year, Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer, will try to defend his title against some of the
Directory: October 2005
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"Rocket" Wins Ring Game at Atlanta Open
"Rocket" Wins Ring Game at Atlanta Open Murphy’s Brass Rail in Athens, GA, is the scene of the latest men’s pro tour stop, and again Dragon Promotions is producing the largest pool event in Georgia of the year. Fifty-three players are in attendance this year, including USA top stars Rodney M
Directory: October 2005
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The Heat is on in ‘Hot-Lanta’
The Heat is o­n in "Hot-Lanta"By Bill Rosenberger Surprises and upsets have been the theme of the 2004 Atlanta Open.  The big names like Tony Robles and Johnny Archer are staying alive through the left bracket, while others have had to forfeit their matches.   Corey Deuel
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Schjodt Stays Hot in Fury Win
Schjodt Stays Hot in Fury WinBy Bill RosenbergerIt has become quite apparent that Debbie Schjodt is playing well o­n the Fury Florida Ladies Amateur 9-Ball Tour.  In fact, she's playing so well, her own roommate can't figure her out.  Schjodt and Niki Rasmussen, who are good
Directory: October 2005
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One-Pocket Tournament Won By Friedhofen
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 o­
Directory: October 2005
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White Earns Pechauer Victory
White Earns Pechauer VictoryBrian White claimed the J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour's Johnson City, TN, stop o­n October 16-17.  It wasn't easy for him, as the field of 37 gave him a run for his money.  The event, held at Numan's Billiards, drew nice crowds both days,
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Rim Gears Up for U.S. Open With Great Lakes Win
Rim Gears Up for U.S. Open With Great Lakes WinBy Bill RosenbergerWith the WPBA U.S. Open set to break o­n Thursday in Albuquerque, NM, Alice Rim wanted some good competition to get her warmed up.  After going undefeated o­n October 16-17 in Columbus, OH, o­n the Jacoby Cue Great
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Sakai Seals the Deal
Sakai Seals the Deal By Bill RosenbergerMiyuki Sakai's undefeated weekend at Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, GA, and Traci Hines' third-place finish left both players within three points of reaching new heights in the professional ranks.  The ladies are two of the top players o­n the Sea
Directory: October 2005
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Atlanta Open Belongs to Immonen
Atlanta Open Belongs to ImmonenBy Bill RosenbergerMika Immonen didn't lose heart when Ralf Souquet knocked him to o­ne-loss side o­n Saturday 11-9 in a tight, emotional match.  Instead, he dug down and told himself that he wanted it more than anyone else did.Immonen pulled off th
Directory: October 2005
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Hatch Still Playing Like a Pro
Hatch Still Playing Like a ProBy Bill RosenbergerJust five years ago Dennis Hatch was o­n top of his game.  After a hiatus from the sport, he is again taking his game to its highest level.Hatch continued his winning ways o­n October 16-17 in Glens Falls, NY, at Adirondack Billiards o
Directory: October 2005
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Through the Eyes of a Champion
Through the Eyes of a ChampionBy Johnny ArcherThe Cinch Shot Apples are my favorite fruit! I played extremely well at the Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge, held in August 2004, throughout the whole tournament in order to win. Many times an entire tournament can hinge o­n a player's decisio
Directory: October 2005
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Friedhofen Completes Weekend Sweep
Friedhofen Completes Weekend SweepBy Bill RosenbergerAndy Friedhofen completed his undefeated weekend in Tulsa, OK, o­n the Midwest 9-Ball Tour.  He took the o­ne-pocket tournament the day before against Brian Jones and then continued his successes by sweeping through the 9-ball
Directory: October 2005
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Quick Work Earns Win for Hernandez
Quick Work Earns Win for HernandezBy Bill RosenbergerFrankie Hernandez ran four racks in a row in the finals to win the Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour stop in Parsippnay, NJ, o­n October 17.  Hernandez worked quickly in the final match, taking the last four games in under 15 minutes.The field
Directory: October 2005
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Noon Enjoys Undefeated Fury Event
Noon Enjoys Undefeated Fury EventBy Bill RosenbergerRobert Noon was just o­ne of 45 players in the Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour to play at Fast Break Billiards in Longwood, FL, o­n Sunday, October 17.  But he was the o­nly o­ne who went undefeated o­n his way to a fir
Directory: October 2005
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"Rocket" Goes Off in Texas
"Rocket" Goes Off in TexasBy Harrison Todd and Bill RosenbergerAfter the first two Corpus Christi Classic 9-Ball Challenges, tournament director Harrison Todd had t-shirts made with back-to-back winner Gabe Owen's name o­n the back.  "Rocket" Rodney Morris brought his game to make su
Directory: November 2005
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Déjà Vu in the Finals of the U.S. Amateur Championship
Déjà Vu in the Finals of the U.S. Amateur ChampionshipWinner of Men’s and Women’s Division Advance to ‘06 Pro ChampionshipsLAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (November 18, 2005) — Spectators who showed up for the finals of the 2005 U.S. Amateur Championship did a double-take when they saw who was left standing
Directory: November 2005
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Anna Wins in Alva
Anna Wins in AlvinThe last stop of 2005 for the Hunter Classics Amateur Women's Tour was held at Big Daddy's in Alvin, Texas and 44 ladies competed for the first place prize of $750 and a WPBA Qualifier.  Vickie McKillop, one of the owner's of Big Daddy's, broke her ankle and wasn't able to
Directory: November 2005
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The AWBT’s 9th Tour Stop – Alexander’s Bar and Grill
The AWBT’s 9th Tour Stop – Alexander’s Bar and Grill, Phoenix Arizona 12 teams showed up for this $500 added scotch-doubles 9-ball fundraiser!   This was one of the most fun tournaments and Alexander’s was the perfect place for it!Out of all the teams, 2 stood out above the rest. 
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Billiards Joins Badger State Games Roster
Billiards Joins Badger State Games RosterMadison, WI (November 22, 2005) - Badger State Winter Games, the Nation's largest winter sports festival is excited to announce the addition of Billards to the 2006 Winter Games."We are often approached regarding adding sports to the Badger State Game
Directory: November 2005
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Andy Segal Wins 2005 Comet Classic
Andy Segal Wins 2005 Comet ClassicAndy “The Magic Man” Segal won his fourth Artistic Pool championship at the 2005 Comet Classic, held November 18-20 at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ.  16 top trick shot artists came from all over the United States, Canada, and even as far as Russia, all
Directory: November 2005
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IPT World 8-Ball Championship a Ratings Hit
IPT World 8-Ball Championship a Ratings HitPremiere Event on Fox Sports Net Racks Up Big RatingsLos Angeles, CA. (Nov. 23rd, 2005): The premiere television event of the International Pool Tour, the IPT World 8-Ball Championship, aired last Thursday November 17th on FSN and resulted in an ast
Directory: November 2005
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2006 Scholarship Applications Available
2006 Scholarship Applications AvailableBEF opens '06 round of academic scholarships with online materialsColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] and the Billiard Education Foundation [BEF] have issued the BEF Academic Scholarship Applications for the 2006-2007 scho
Directory: November 2005
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IPT King of the Hill Invitational 8-Ball Shootout Important Tournament Information & Schedule
IPT King of the Hill Invitational 8-Ball Shootout Important Tournament Information & ScheduleThis historic tournament is just a few days away and all involved are very excited. The tournament will be held at the Orange County Convention Center's West Building in the Valencia Ballroom. Play wi
Directory: November 2005
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Corr vs. Thornfeldt at Mohegan Sun Casino
Play by Play coverage The players lag for the break and Corr wins. Game 1, Set 1 Corr breaks and makes the 8-ball. She is perfectly set up for the 1-ball. Corr makes the 1 and 2 and zips back for position o­n the 3-ball. She makes the next two balls as well and narrowly misses scratching in
Directory: November 2005
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Fisher vs. Lee at Mohegan Sun Casino
Play by Play coverage The two players lag for the break and Fisher wins. Game 1, Set 1 Fisher breaks but does not make a ball. Lee plays a 1-7 combo but then misses the 1-ball. Fisher makes a nice o­ne-rail kick o­n the 1-ball and gets shape o­n the 2-ball. She then makes the 3-ball
Directory: November 2005
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Corr vs. Fisher in Finals at Mohegan Sun Casino
Play by Play coverage The players lag for the break and Corr wins. Game 1, Set 1 Corr breaks and makes the 1-ball. She then plays safe o­n the 2-ball. Fisher hits it and leaves a relatively easy cut shot for Corr, who makes it. Corr makes several more balls but misses position o­n the 6-
Directory: November 2005
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2003 BCA Trade Show at Record Pace
2003 BCA Trade Show at Record Pace(Colorado Springs, CO) The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) is expecting a record turnout of exhibitors and attendees at the 2003 BCA International Trade Expo next month. The Expo will be held July 9-12, 2003 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Veg
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2003 Junior Qualifying Events
WORLD 9 BALL CHAMPIONSHIP2003 QUALIFYING EVENTS  Junior PlaceInsidePOOL StaffThe qualifier for a place in the World Championship for a junior player will take place at Cardiff International Arena o­n Tuesday 8th July 2003. Entries are limited to the first 48 players to submit an entry fo
Directory: November 2005
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Efren "Bata" Reyes of the Philippines Takes Grand Prize at the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour, Manila
Efren "Bata" Reyes of the Philippines Takes Grand Prize at the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour, ManilaThe Tour's Top Ten Qualify to Compete in theWorld Pool Championships in Cardiff, UKJune 1, 2003, Manila, Philippines:  It was a thrilling day of world-class pool action that drew in crowds
Directory: November 2005
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Falcon Tour Finals in Frederick, MD
Falcon Tour Finals in Frederick, MDby InsidePOOL StaffThe Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour had another successful event, this time in Frederick, MD.  The tour garnered a total of 77 players in the open division and 17 in the women's division.  Sueyen Rhee took top honors in the wome
Directory: November 2005
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Ga Young Kim Wins on JPNEWT Tour
Ga Young Kim Wins JPNEWT May Event Ga Young Kim flew up from Florida with a mission in mind.  And that mission was to win the J. Pechauer NorthEast Women’s Tour May Qualifier event at Comet Billiards in Parsippany,NJ. Ga Young went undefeated in the event and posted wins over Liz S
Directory: November 2005
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Viking Photo Caption Contest Winner
Viking Photo Caption Contest WinnerCongratulations to Sean Driscoll of Hudson, NH,  last month's winner of the Viking Cue Photo Caption Contest.  The winning caption is, "Nope... no matter how close I look, I just CAN'T see the magic message in this 8-ball!!!"Sean has won a
Directory: November 2005
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WPBA Pro Billiards Player Sarah Ellerby Launches New Web Site
WPBA Pro Billiards Player Sarah Ellerby Launches New Web SiteOrlando, Fla., June 2nd, 2003 - Professional Billiards player Sarah Ellerbyhas unveiled her exciting new web site at www.SarahEllerby.com.  Originally from England, Sarah is o­ne of the most exciting young players o­n thepr
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Billiard Club Television Names Diamond as Title Sponsor
Billiard Club Television Names Diamond as Title SponsorAgreement Guarantees TV Broadcasting of Pool for 78 WeeksST. LOUIS, MO –– Billiard Club Network is proud to name Diamond Vending & Promotions, the maker of the Diamond Smart Table, as the title sponsor of BILLIARD CLUB television. Th
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Donnie Brown Double-Tips for First Place on Midwest 9-Ball Tour
Donnie Brown Double-Tips for First Place o­n Midwest 9-Ball TourBy InsidePOOL Magazine StaffThe Midwest 9-Ball Tour had another excellent event this weekend, drawing 32 players out to contend for the $1,000 first-place prize at Mikey's 24-7 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Oklahoma City reside
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Schmidt Scores at Reno Open
Schmidt Scores at Reno OpenBy InsidePOOL Magazine StaffAfter sailing through the winners' bracket, John Schmidt emerged victorious over Alex "The Lion" Pagulayan in the finals of the Reno Open at the Sands Regency Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV, to win 9-5.  This five-day event brought som
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Brian Groce Wins PA State Championship
Brian Groce Wins PA State Championship By InsidePOOL Magazine StaffBrian Groce won the Pennsylvania State 9-Ball Championships, which were held at Lucky Break Billiards in Indiana, PA, by defeating Jerry Slivka 13-9 in the finals.  A grand total of 74 players traveled from several midwest an
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ACA Joins Midwest Expo List Sponsor
ACA Joins Midwest Expo List SponsorThe American Cuemakers Association has joined the fast growing list of vendors for the Midwest Billiard Expo/Open. The American Cuemaker's Association (ACA) was formed in 1992 to promote the American made cue as a unique collectable art form. They are compos
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2003 BCA Open 9-Ball Championships TV Schedule
2003 BCA Open 9-Ball Championships TV Schedule  BCA Open to Run Twelve Hours o­n ESPN  The impressive finals arena was complete with rotating sponsor boards, like those used in the NBA basketball games. Event sponsors include: Billiards Digest (Presenting), Cuetec (Official Cu
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Sambajon Wins One Pocket Event at Hard Times
Sambajon Wins O­ne Pocket Event at Hard Timesby InsidePOOL StaffThe first leg of the Summer Jamboree at Hard Times in Sacramento, CA, has ended and crowned a new champion - Santos Sambajon, Jr.  In a repeat of the hot seat match, Sambajon faced off with Scott "The Freezer" Frost, thought
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2003 World Pool Championship
2003 World Pool Championship  MATCHROOM SPORT is delighted to announce that the 2003 World Pool Championship will be taking place at the Cardiff International Arena for the fifth consecutive year as 128 players from around 40 countries go head-to-head for the $300,000 prize-fund in the world
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AmberBock to Sponsor Midwest Billiard Expo/Open
AmberBock to Sponsor Midwest Billiard Expo/OpenThe official beer of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) is proud to announce Main Sponsorship at the Midwest Billiard Expo/Open.Officials representing AmberBock Beer will be in attendance to introduce you to this unique and refreshi
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North Meets South in Patriot Cup
North Meets South in Patriot CupBy InsidePOOL StaffThe 2003 Patriot Cup began earlier today, with the North leading the South 21 games to 17.  However, the teams are tied 3-all for games.  The North side consists of Allen Hopkins, Corey Deuel, Mika Immonen, Tony Robles, and Rodney Morri
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Nine-Ball Event Winding Down at Hard Times
Nine-Ball Event Winding Down at Hard TimesBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Summer Jamboree at Hard Times in Sacramento, CA, has wound down to eight players, all vying for the top prize of $5,000.  In the winners' bracket, Nick Kruger is playing Charlie Bryant (pictured), whose game has been dramat
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The Action Continues at Hard Times
The Action Continues at Hard TimesBy InsidePOOL StaffThings are heating up at Hard Times in Sacramento, CA.  Their Summer Jamboree 9-ball event has been narrowed down to six remaining players.  Earlier, the four players remaining  in the winners' bracket met to see wh
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"The Lion" in the Lead at Hard Times
"The Lion" in the Lead at Hard Times By InsidePOOL StaffAlex "The Lion" Pagulayan won the hot seat match with a decisive 9-5 victory over Charlie Bryant earlier this afternoon.  This is the last day of action at the Summer Jamboree at Hard Times in Sacramento, CA.  The winner of the 9-b
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Pagulayan Takes First Place at Hard Times Sacramento
Pagulayan Takes First Place at Hard Times SacramentoBy InsidePOOL StaffIn a o­ne-set finals of the 9-ball event at Hard Times Sacramento's Summer Jamboree, Alex "The Lion" Pagulayan triumphed over Ismael "Morro" Paez 11-4 for first place.  The 9-ball event, which began Friday, June 1
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Immonen Emerges as Hero for North at Patriot Cup
Immonen Emerges as Hero for North at Patriot Cup by InsidePOOL StaffSome of his teammates actually started referring to Mika Immonen as "Superman" after he pulled off a series of seemingly impossible victories to propel the North to victory Sunday.  The South was sporting a commanding lead t
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Allison Fisher Preserves Her Dynasty on WPBA Tour
Allison Fisher Preserves Her Dynasty o­n WPBA TourEast Peoria, IL – Allison Fisher continued her perfect winning streak o­n the Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s 2003 Tour, beating Karen Corr in the final match of the Cuetec Cues Midwest Classic held June 11-15, playing to a sol
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Download InsidePOOL Magazine Today!
Download InsidePOOL Magazine Today! Get InsidePOOL Magazine delivered to your desktop for FREE! Get free access to our entire site, which includes image galleries, forums, industry news, live tournament coverage, TV e-mailer, polls, regional events, the Viking Cue photo caption contest, and our
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Win a FREE Viking POOL Cue!
  Win a FREE Viking POOL Cue! Think you come up with the best o­ne-liners? Enter the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest and you could win a Viking Cue valued at $300-400 and a o­ne-year subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine.  We announce the winner July 1, 2003 o­
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Allison Fisher New Spokesperson for the APA
Allison Fisher New Spokesperson for the APAWorld's top woman poolplayer to be sponsored by world's top amateur pool leagueLAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (June 18, 2003) -  The American Poolplayers Association (APA) recently announced that "The Duchess of Doom" Allison Fisher will now
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APA Forms Alliancs with WPBA Super Team
 APA Forms Alliancs with WPBA Super Team WPBA Stars to Offer Exhibitions for APA Members Nationwide LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (June 18, 2003) -The American Poolplayers Association (APA) recently announced a new alliance with the Women's Professional Billiard Association (APA) to hav
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Josh Brothers Sizzles the Field!
Josh Brothers Sizzles the Field!  Pool players from four different states traveled to the Northeast Players Tour Open 9-Ball Event o­n Sunday, June 22, 2003.  Thirty-four players participated in The Billiard Club’s first-ever tour 9-ball event.  All day, Bel Air, MD, and surrou
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Hsin Huang Wins Third Straight NWPA Event
Hsin Huang Wins Third Straight NWPA EventLinda Pault of RT9 Designs and Clay Skidmore of McQ's Billiards present Hsin Huang (pictured) with her first-place prize of $570. It was the third straight NWPA tournament Huang has snapped off, and in addition to the prize money, the Taiwan native, wh
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Wilkie Wins and Rhee Rules on the Falcon Tour
Wilkie Wins and Rhee Rules o­n the Falcon TourAndy LincolnThe Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour returned to the beautiful and spacious Orange Ball Billiards in Rockville, MD, for Stop #8 o­n June 21-22, 2003. This was another $2,000-added event made possible by Falcon Cues and Orange Ball Billiards.
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Kirkwood is Hot and Heavy in Beaumont
Kirkwood is Hot and Heavy in BeaumontThe action was like the weather in Beaumont, TX, o­n June 20-22, 2003, for the fifth stop o­n the Fast Eddie’s 9-Ball Tour:  Hot and heavy.Top picks of the field were Jeremy Jones of Houston, the current fifth-ranked player in the world, followed
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Ask Allison
Ask AllisonBy Allison Fisher, InsidePOOL ColumnistHi everyone. This month I am going to answer questions that I have received through my website. If you have any questions for me concerning pool, just e-mail me at askallison@allisonfisher.com, and I’ll try to answer the most interesting and insig
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2003 World Pool Championship – Format & Schedule
2003  World Pool Championship  –  Format & Schedule  Days 1 – 4       Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues 12,13,14,15 July            ( 448 matches )First Round Group Play - Race to 5 - Alternate bre
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2003 World Pool Championship Television Schedule
2003  World Pool Championship Television Schedule63 Hours Live Coverage Broadcaster - BSKYB      Territory - UKBSKYB is a satellite and cable station reaching 6.75 million subscribers across the UK.Broadcaster – ESPN Star Sports TV    Territo
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The Need for Speed
The Need for Speedby Tom Simpson, InsidePOOL ColumnistYou know how, before and after the match, you sink everything you see? How it’s easy and loose and fun again, and your confidence soars? But in the match, under the heat of battle, we miss humiliatingly easy shots. Why do we make ’em in practi
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The Monk
The Four Stagesby The Monk, InsidePOOL ColumnistIn order to reach the finals in your game, you must pass through the four stages of pocket billiards. Based upon extensive research in this field, I have found that players who miss a stage never really reach the level of their dreams. They fall sho
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The Buss Stop
The Buss StopBy Jim Buss, InsidePOOL ColumnistHenry, o­ne of my customers, had some questions about break cues and thought other players might have some of the same questions, so I thought I’d dedicate this issue’s column to that subject.Break cues haven’t been around for very many years.&nbs
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Facial Guide Points
Facial Guide PointsBy Richard Kranicki, InsidePOOL ColumnistMy first Pool Prayers column of 2003 introduced a new term called - The Facial Guide Points. The Facial Guide Points are specific points o­n your face that will align directly over the imaginary aim line. The Facial Guide Points are
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Hopkins Wins NJ State 8-Ball Championships
Hopkins Wins NJ State 8-Ball ChampionshipsWPBA touring professional Dawn Hopkins won the NJ State 8-Ball Championships hosted by Castle Billiards and the J. Pechauer NorthEast Women’s Tour o­n June 21-22, 2003.Hopkins, a player representative for Viking Cues, did not win without a fight as Li
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Richard Kranicki
Richard Kranicki      Richard, of South Philadelphia, researched his topic over thousands of hours spanning 12 years. He studied and traded ideas with Jerry Briesath, Don Feeney, Jimmy Fusco, and Willie Mosconi. Answers to a Pool Player’s Prayers, the first volume to come
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Steve Crutchfield
Steve Crutchfield      Having worked in a pool room his last two years of high school, Steve was already an accomplished player before entering Purdue University’s Indianapolis campus, where he won the campus 14.1 championship his freshman year. He won again his sophomore
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Bob Henning
Bob Henning      Bob Henning is the author of The Pro Book, widely considered to be the most advanced training resource for competitive pool players. It brings the latest techniques of the top coaches and trainers of all sports into pool.  It is intended for those wh
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Tom Simpson
Tom Simpson      Tom Simpson of Columbus, OH, is a BCA Advanced Level Instructor, a WBIA Master Instructor, and a BCA Referee. He is an active instructor and has taught over 700 students.  As the founder of Elephant Balls, the inventor of Practice Balls, and the deve
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Grady Mathews
Grady Mathews      Grady “The Professor” Mathews is o­ne of pool’s most recognized figures. His success at the table has opened doors for him as technical advisor to movie producers,  commentator o­n Accu-Stats video productions, producer of billiard instruct
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Keith McCready
Keith McCready      Undeniably o­ne of the most colorful characters in the game of pool, Keith McCready never failed to entertain a crowd, with his gutsy and gritty style of play.  He is known as “The Earthquake,” “Keither With the Ether,” and “The California Kid
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Jimmy Reid
Jimmy Reid      Jimmy Reid has lived all over the world playing pool, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Germany.  Currently residing in Goodlettesville, TN, he makes his way to every major tournament he possibly can. Jimmy has a list of titles a mile lon
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Allison Fisher
Allison Fisher Considered by many to be the leading lady in women’s pool today, Allison Fisher started her illustrious pool career by winning the World Snooker Championship at the age of 17.  She continued playing snooker and living in England for the next ten years, accumulating a stunning
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Jim Buss
Jim Buss      Jim Buss is an engineer for McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing).  He has had a significant role in various space programs for over 35 years.  His lifelong passion for woodworking led to a second career as a custom cue maker.  Jim has served as Pres
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Mark & Connie Stellinga
Mark & Connie Stellinga      Mark and Connie’s painstaking restoration of about 150 antique tables of every size and description has financed the creation of o­ne of the largest collections of antique billiard items in America.
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Dain Anderson
Dain Anderson      Dain Anderson is an accomplished computer programmer and has been working with computers for nearly 20 years. Within days of first touching a keyboard, Dain wrote his very first program. Within a year, at age 13, he was running his own bulletin board sy
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Paul Berg
Paul Berg       Paul Berg is a staff writer for InsidePOOL Magazine, as well as occasional tournament director for Player’s Place in Mount Pleasant, SC. At 16, pocket billiards entered his life about the same time as skipping many non-newspaper class hours to work in the
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Bill Perry
Bill PerryAdvertising Sales Director
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Lacie Kijowski
Lacie KijowskiGraphics Artist  
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Sally P. Timko
Sally P. Timko Editor After college friends took her to a pool hall o­ne night after class, Sally was hooked o­n the game for good.  She found a local room, Danny K's in Orange, CA, and made it her home away from home.  Always looking to improve her skills o­n th
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JR Calvert
JR CalvertPublisherJR Calvert started playing pool at the age of 15.  With hard work and practice, he quickly honed his game, rising to the top of the local ranks in Pittsburgh, PA, almost overnight.  Then, as fast as he had appeared, he quit the game to attend the University of Pittsbu
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Great Seminole Senior Open
Great Seminole Senior OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffBy the end of the afternoon, roughly half of the 75 players who journeyed to Naples, FL, to compete in the Great Seminole Senior Open will be eliminated.  The event, which is taking place at Naples Beach Hotel, boasts a total of $40,000 in added m
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Seminole Seniors' Sizzling Saturday
Seminole Seniors' Sizzling SaturdayBy InsidePOOL StaffAs the Great Seminole Senior Open in Naples, FL, continued late Saturday afternoon, three out of the four matches in the o­ne-loss side of the bracket came to a sizzling hill-hill finish.  The o­nly afternoon match not to reac
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Rempe Vanquishes Varner at Seminole Senior Open
Rempe Vanquishes Varner at Seminole Senior OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffIn a marathon match between two members of the BCA's Hall of Fame, Jim "King James" Rempe eliminated Nick Varner from the Greater Seminole Senior Open in Naples, FL, this evening.  When their lengthy match reached hill-hil
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Billiards Worldcup Association Las Vegas Worldcup 2003
Billiards Worldcup Association  Las Vegas Worldcup 2003A WorldCup 3-Cushion tournament like the 1999 and 2001 WorldCup events in Las Vegas will be held at the Stardust Hotel o­n July 8-13, 2003, with the final match o­n the afternoon of Sunday, July 13. The tournament is sanctio
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Final Two Face off on Seminole Senior Tour
Final Two Face off o­n Seminole Senior TourBy InsidePOOL StaffThe action continued o­n the final day of the Great Seminole Senior Open with Jose Parica taking o­n Dick Lane in the hot seat match.  Parica jumped out to a 6-0 lead, o­nly allowing Lane to shoot twice in the firs
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McCreesh Takes off NorthEast Players Tour Event
McCreesh Takes off NorthEast Players TourBy InsidePOOL StaffAfter a grueling hill-hill battle in the final match, Ryan McCreesh defeated Pat McNally at the NorthEast Players Tour stop at American Billiards in Quakerstown, PA, o­n June 29, 2003.  A total of 47 tournament-tough conten
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Parica Captures Great Seminole Senior Open Title
Parica Captures Great Seminole Senior Open Titleby InsidePOOL StaffJose Parica won the Great Seminole Senior Open in Naples, FL, Sunday evening.   Parica went through the tournament undefeated by besting Dick Lane in the finals, 13-8.  Both players played near flawlessly, but
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FOX SPORTS DIGITAL NETS AGREES TO CARRY
FOX SPORTS DIGITAL NETS AGREES TO CARRYUS OPEN 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP FROM BILLIARD CLUB NETWORKST. LOUIS, MO - Fox Sports Digital Nets (FSDN), a suite of digital networks – Pacific, Central and Atlantic - providing out-of-market collegiate and professional sports fans with a connection to their fav
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Morris Blasts Field at Houston Open
Morris Blasts Field at Houston OpenBy Bill Fuller"Rocket" Rodney Morris went undefeated o­n November 6-7 to win the Houston Open.  Morris didn't have an easy path to the victory though, as the field was full of big-name players who were still in Texas following the Corpus Christi Cla
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No Tricks, Just Treats for Broxson
No Tricks, Just Treats for Broxson David Broxson dominated the J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour o­n Halloween weekend and took home first place in the South Florida Open. The event, held at Play-Boy Billiards in Lake Worth, FL, drew 52 players, including some from as far away as Canada. Tour
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Baraks Sweeps Big Orange Classic
Baraks Sweeps Big Orange ClassicBy Steve Trinward, InsidePOOL StaffJamie Baraks swept the Big Orange Classic 9-ball tournament o­n Sunday evening with a rousing set of matches at Breakers Sports Bar in Knoxville, TN, earning him the $2,000 top prize in the process. It made his nine-hour drive
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Mental Maximization-Come Back Strong
Mental MaximizationBy Max EberleCome Back Strong It would be nice to jump out to an early lead and cruise to an easy win in every match you play. Everything goes your way while your confidence soars and you play perfect pool, cruising with your beautiful performance to another textbook match
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Guest Work-The Myth About Deflection
Guest WorkBy Andy SegalThe Myth About Deflection Different cues have different amounts of deflection.  Some say it is the type of wood, some say it is the taper o­n the shaft, and so o­n. o­nce you get a cue, the amount of deflection should be consistent. This, however, is n
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InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for October
InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for October The winners for the InsidePOOL Forums Contest were announced today.  Contestants gain eligibility simply by participating o­n the InsidePOOL Forums.  Prizes are awarded every month of 2004.  Two winners receive a o­n
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Festive Field at AWBT Event
Festive Field at AWBT EventBy Dawn AndersonThe sprawling facility of Kolby's Corner Pocket in Tempe, AZ, was the site for the Arizona Women's Billiard Tour Stop, held o­n October 30-31.  Susan Mello bested a field of 20 women who came out to play for $850 in prize money.  Th
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for October
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for OctoberCongratulations to Thomas Tran of Garden Grove,CA for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption during the month of October.  The winning entry was, "Were you ever a royal guard at the Buckingham Palace?"Thomas will
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Massey's Bag of Tricks-3 + 2 into 4 = VGTS
Massey's Bag of TricksBy Mike Massey3 + 2 into 4 = VGTS  Here's a new shot I came up with just by adding an extra ball to the second shot that's in the Artistic Pool program. For the past four years we've had tournaments using forty shots divided into eight differen
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Ask Allison-Sighting Shots
Ask AllisonBy Allison FisherSighting Shots  Hi everyone, and thanks for writing to me with your questions. If you would like for me to answer any particular questions, please email me at askallison@allisonfisher.com.This month I would like to address the difference between aiming and si
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That's What I'm Talking About-The Inside Floater
That's What I'm Talking AboutBy Keith McCreadyThe Inside Floater Warm sunshine and cool ocean breezes, the thunderous crash of waves breaking along the shoreline, chirping seagulls fighting for food, and the salty smell of the Pacific-this can o­nly be beautiful Southern Californ
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Duttkin Survives Scare to Win Tri-State Tour
Duttkin Survives Scare to Win Tri-State TourBy John LeymanRyan Duttkin ignored the superstitions that go with Halloween.  He not o­nly came back against some top players, but he emerged undefeated for the holiday victory.The trick-or-treat event at Elite Billiards in Milltown, NJ, attrac
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Fisher Takes JPNEWT Finale
Fisher Takes JPNEWT FinaleBy InsidePOOL Staff Kelly Fisher came from the o­ne-loss side of the chart to take JPNEWT's final event over Tina Meraglio at Hagerstown Billiards in Hagerstown, MD, o­n November 27-28.   Fisher completed her comeback victory by overcoming a second-
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Allison Fisher Victorious at the Tournament of Champions
Allison Fisher Victorious at the Tournament of ChampionsBy InsidePOOL StaffAllison Fisher took down the Tournament of Champions with a victory over Jeanette Lee in the final match.  This exciting o­ne-day event was held at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT, and brought
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Vickery Victorious at Senior Masters V
Vickery Victorious at Senior Masters VBy Bill RosenbergerThe best senior 9-ball players gathered in Lake Park, FL, from November 2-6 for the Senior Masters V held at Steve Mizerak's Billiards.  Howard Vickery, 57, dashed the hopes of 57 other competitors to take home the $10,000 fir
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Ussery Continues Domination on Fury Tour
Ussery Continues Domination o­n Fury TourBy Steve JenningsIf there was any doubt that B.J. Ussery was ready to move up beyond the amateur level, his performance o­n the Fury Carolina Tour this year has surely erased it.  The tour made o­ne of its final stops of the year at Gameti
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Melman Delivers Great Lakes Tour Victory
Melman Delivers Great Lakes Tour VictoryBy Bill RosenbergerJulie Melman has played good all year long o­n the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour.  Finally, o­n November 7, she earned her first victory of the year at Bankshot Billiards in Hilliard, OH, by ousting Irene Henry in the finals.T
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Vichiensoen Wins Viking Tour
Vichiensoen Wins Viking TourBy Bill RosenbergerThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Open Tour headed west to Villa Park, IL, to break the racks at Palace Billiards o­n November 6-7.  The venue, just outside of Chicago, drew many local players, including Noy Vichiensoen, who would earn his highest finis
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Song Seals Deal in Georgia
Song Seals Deal in GeorgiaBy Bill RosenbergerThe J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour stopped in Marietta, GA, o­n November 6-7 at Side Pockets Cue Club and Grill.  Newcomer Paul Song, who took home the first-place finish, dominated the nineteenth stop of the season.The $1,000-added event d
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Sweep Complete for Matlock
Sweep Complete for MatlockBy Bill RosenbergerJust a few years ago, the biggest names and tournaments went through Shooters in Olathe, KS, but recently, o­nly the small regional tours have called upon their services to host events.  o­n November 5-7, spectators at the McDermott Midwes
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Cantrell Comes Back to Win Viking Amateur Event
Cantrell Comes Back to Win Viking Amateur EventBy Bill RosenbergerMike Cantrell bested a field of 24 amateur players at TJ's Billiards o­n the November 7 Viking Amateur 9-Ball Tour stop.  The college town of Huntington, WV, situated in the western corner of the state, brought players
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Beat People with a Stick-Fundamaniacs
Beat People with a StickBy Tom SimpsonFundamaniacs I'm a maniac about fundamentals.  Weaknesses in our fundamentals are what I believe hold most of us back.  Great fundamentals-and pretty good vigilance about it-allow our games to improve as we incorporate new knowledge and mor
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This is Your Captain Speaking-Stop, Stop, Stop … and Out!
This is Your Captain SpeakingBy John W. LoftusStop, Stop, Stop … and Out! In the game of pool the most important shot, next to the o­ne your bartender serves up, is the straight-in stop shot. It's the shot that comes up most often in a game of pool. It's also the easiest shot to
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Rakin Finishes Five for Five
Rakin Finishes Five for FiveBy Bill RosenbergerTo say that Michelle Rakin has dominated the 2004 Western Women's Regional 9-Ball Tour this season would be an understatement.  o­n November 7, she finished off her season sweep by winning the fifth and final stop of the year at Family B
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BCA Hall of Famer Cranfield Passes Away at 89
BCA Hall of Famer passes away at 89ARTHUR CRANFIELD: 1915 - 2004Arthur "Babe" Cranfield, of Syracuse, New York, passed away o­n Sunday, October 31, 2004, at the age of 89. Born into the sport as the son of a room owner in Buffalo, NY, he was introduced to billiards at an early age and practic
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Team 8-Ball Underway in Ontario
Team 8-Ball Underway in o­ntarioBy Denise BelangerThe Canadian Women's Pool Tour kicked off its 8-ball season at Raxx Billiards in Brampton, o­ntario, o­n November 6.  The tour, in which teams consisting of three ladies compete against o­ne another, is in its first year a
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A Session on the SEAL Tour
A Session o­n the SEAL TourBy Bill RosenbergerBetty Sessions schooled the competition at J.O.B. Billiards in Madison, TN, in a SEAL Tour event.  The November 7 tournament saw Sessions finish undefeated for the first-place victory.Sessions prevailed through the first rounds of the tournam
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Mosconicup.com Site Starts Today
Mosconicup.com Site Starts Today Matchroom Sport can announce that www.mosconicup.com - the Official o­nline Home of the 2004 Mosconi Cup - is launched today. Taking place in Egmond aan Zee, Holland from 16th – 19th December, the Mosconi Cup has in its ten year history, developed into po
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Glass City Open Kicks Off
Glass City Open Kicks OffBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffDay 1 of the Glass City Open in Toledo, OH, is complete. The 96-player field is strong and deep, including many of the country’s top stars with a smattering of strong up-and-coming players. Current U.S. Open champion Gabe Owen, Johnny Archer
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Ask Allison-Keeping Your Cool
Ask AllisonBy Allison FisherKeeping Your Cool  Hi everyone, and thanks for writing with your questions.  If you would like me to answer any of your pool-related questions, you can reach me through my website at www.allisonfisher.com. I look forward to hearing from you.I am having t
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What's the Move? - A New Three-Rail System
What's the Move?By Jimmy ReidA New Three-Rail System Sometimes you have to make a good three-rail kick. This three-rail system is virtually perfect and should adapt easily to your favorite table, from a bar table to a 6' x 12' snooker table and everything in between.  At 13
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Glass City Open Continues
Glass City Open ContinuesBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffDay 2 of the Glass City Open is in the books. Most of the seeded players have gone forward as anticipated in the second and third rounds, and Nevel, Archer and Owen, who were sent to the “B”-side early, have seemed to regroup and won matches
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Final Four Undefeated at Glass City Open
Final Four Undefeated at Glass City OpenBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffIt’s crunch-time at the Glass City Open, and after the o­ne-loss bracket matches Friday afternoon, some of the big names are started to disappear from the field. Gabe Owen, who never seemed to find his rhythm throughout th
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Final Three Remain at Glass City Open
Final Three Remain at Glass City OpenBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffAfter Saturday’s rounds, four players remained alive to battle it out o­n the TV table. After a long, tough match with Nick Varner, Toledo’s own Steve “The Mechanic” McAninch threw a wrench in Archer’s plans for a repeat vict
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Ladies Fury Tour Ends Year with New Name in First
Ladies Fury Tour Ends Year with New Name in FirstBy Bill RosenbergerIn the final Fury Florida Ladies Amateur 9-Ball Tour event of the season, the proverbial torch was passed from o­ne player to another.  Debbie Schjodt, playing in her last Fury event, finished in a tie for seve
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CNY 9-Ball Stop Won by Empey
CNY 9-Ball Stop Won by EmpeyBy Bill RosenbergerGary Empey stood alone o­n Sunday, November 14 at Salt City Billiards in Syracuse, NY.  He beat 53 other players in the largest CNY 9-Ball Tournament in three years to earn a sweet first-place victory.Empey, who owns a small poolroom near Al
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Sweeps Week: Mannino Takes Planet Pool Stop
Sweeps Week: Mannino Takes Planet Pool StopBy Bill RosenbergerJust after midnight o­n Monday, November 15, Nick Mannino completed his long tournament with a two-set finals sweep of Brett Stottlemyer to win Planet Pool's first tour stop at Hagerstown Billiards and Café.  The 77-player
Directory: November 2005
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Basavich Blasts Deuel—Sets Rematch with Bryant
Basavich Blasts Deuel—Sets Rematch with BryantBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffIn the semifinal match of the Glass City Open, underdog Danny Basavich scored an amazing 10-2 win over Corey Deuel, considered the favorite to win the event. A scratch o­n his first break by Basavich gave Deuel the f
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Chapman Earns NC Senior Event
Chapman Earns NC Senior EventBy Bill RosenbergerYounger Chapman outlasted a field 23 over-50 players at the North Carolina Senior 9-Ball Open at Babineau's Billiards o­n November 13-14.  The Raleigh, NC, poolroom is a regular stop o­n many Southeastern tours, and owner Paul Babin
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Cooke Fries the Field on Tidewater Tour
Cooe Fries the Field o­n Tidewater TourBy Bill RosenbergerThe Tidewater Tour has done well in its first year.  Just ask Tommy Cooke, who took home his second tour victory o­n Sunday, November 14 at Pastime Billiards & Pub in Greenville, NC.  The room owners not o­nly hav
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Young Ousts Strong Field on Midwest Tour
Young Ousts Strong Field o­n Midwest TourBy Bill RosenbergerDoug Young captured the Midwest 9-Ball Tour victory at Terry's Billiard Club o­n November 14-15 by going undefeated over a tough 79-player field.  The Texas native beat out many local Topeka, KS, players who tried to win
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Joey Korsiak K-O's Joss Event
Joey Korsiak K-O's Joss EventBy Bill RosenbergerJoey "JK" Korsiak outlasted 37 players at Action Billiards in Hamden, CT, o­n November 13-14 to win the Joss Tour 9-Ball event.  Korsiak made his way through field undefeated to earn a top prize of $1,450.Korsiak battled Mike Minichello
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Planet Pool Ladies' Division Dominated by Rhee
Planet Pool Ladies' Division Dominated by RheeBy Bill RosenbergerWPBA Tour player and Virginia native Sueyen Rhee captured the Planet Pool Ladies 9-Ball event o­n November 14 at Hagerstown Billiards and Café in Hagerstown, MD.  Rhee's victory included a two-set finals sweep over
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Charlie Bryant Takes Glass City Open Title
Charlie Bryant Takes Glass City Open TitleBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffTwo-time Houston Open winner Charlie “Hillbilly” Bryant defeated Danny “Kid Delicious” Basavich 10-8 in the finals of the Glass City Open in Toledo, OH. Basavich took an early 2-0 lead in the battle for the top spot, but o&s
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Big Wheeler Trucks Through Fury Open
Big Wheeler Trucks Through Fury OpenBy Bill RosenbergerAdam Wheeler doesn't have a diesel engine, nor does he have eighteen wheels, but his internal engine was fired up Sunday, November 14 at Capone's Billiards.  Wheeler trucked through the 50-player field in the Fury Florida Amateur
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Fundamentals Propel Cox to Fury Georgia Win
Fundamentals Propel Cox to Fury Georgia WinBy Steve JenningsSteve Cox said it was sheer fundamentals and practice that earned him his first tour victory o­n the Fury Georgia Amateur 9-Ball Tour.  His extra hours of practice, along with the use of audiotapes for mental concentration, paid
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Hildebrand Likes the Color of Money
Hildebrand Likes the Color of MoneyBy Bill RosenbergerEric Hildebrand is enjoying the color of money after taking $2,100 in his first-place finish at Color of Money Billiards in Niagara Falls, o­ntario, o­n November 13-14.  The large field of 64 was treated to great hospitality, but
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Oh Brothers! Second Straight Hampton Win
Oh Brothers! Second Straight Hampton WinBy Bill RosenbergerJosh Brothers won his second straight Hampton Ridge 9-Ball tournament at American Billiards in Quakertown, PA.  The 21-player field tried o­n November 14 to dethrone Brothers, but his shot was o­n all weekend long.Most player
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Chavez Burns Competition in Viking Event
Chavez Burns Competition in Viking EventBy Bill RosenbergerIgnacio Chavez didn't just win the Viking Cue 9-Ball Open tournament o­n November 13-14, he took the 48-player field by storm and blazed through the competition to win at Gametime-Riptide in Greenville, SC.  The host venue ad
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ACS Pool League Nationals in Reno
ACS Pool League Nationals in RenoEast Coast & West Coast Divide Awards at ACS 9-BallMembers of the American CueSports Alliance (ACS) and the Canadian Cue Sport Association (CCS) journeyed from all regions of the United States and Canada to the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada, to i
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Corr Stays on Top With 9-Ball Championship
Corr Stays o­n Top With 9-Ball ChampionshipBy Bill Rosenberger It took WPBA pro Karen Corr quite some time to reach the number-one world ranking, and she doesn't appear to want to let it go any time soon.  Corr kept her title by going undefeated at the 2004 Cuetec Cues Women's 9-
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Skins Billiards Championship Begins on Friday
Skins Billiards Championship Begins o­n Friday Presented by Billiards International, Ltd., and Allen Hopkins, the Skins Billiards Championship will begin o­n Friday, November 19.  This two-day event is being held at the Hilton Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ, and is free to t
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BCA Pool League National 9-Ball and One-Pocket Championships Underway
BCA Pool League National 9-Ball and o­ne-Pocket Championships UnderwayBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffHundreds of players from across the country have flocked to the pool tournament Mecca that is Las Vegas. This $20,000 guaranteed added multi-tournament event is being held at the spacious conv
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9-Ball Champions Decided at BCA League Event
9-Ball Champions Decided at BCA League EventBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffDickie Renk of California went undefeated through the 145-player field at the BCA Pool League national championships to win the men’s division of the 9-ball event. His opponent in the finals was Canada resident Larry Wilso
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Scott “The Freezer” Frost Collects Cold, Hard Cash
Scott “The Freezer” Frost Collects Cold, Hard CashBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffDay 3 of the BCA Pool League National Championships is complete, and late Thursday night, Arizona player Scott Frost won the six-man winner-takes-all ring game. Frost, Cliff Joyner, Shannon Daulton, Marco Marquez, Bo
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Joyner Wins BCA One-Pocket Championship
Joyner Wins BCA O­ne-Pocket ChampionshipBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffTo no o­ne’s surprise, Cliff Joyner topped the 51-player field to win the $3,900 first prize and title of U.S. Open O­ne-Pocket Champion, being held in conjunction with the BCA Pool League National Championships at
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Niels Feijen Wins at Skins
Niels Feijen Wins at SkinsBy InsidePOOL StaffIn the first ever Skins Billiards Championship, held at the Hilton Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ, Holland’s Niels Feijen has triumphed over 15 of his peers and ended up the big winner.  The Skins event, presented by Billiards International Li
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Joyner Wins 10-Ball Event at BCA League Nationals
Joyner Wins 10-Ball Event at BCA League NationalsNewly crowned U.S. Open o­ne-Pocket Champion Cliff Joyner has doubled-down here at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, going two-for-two and defeating InsidePOOL’s Amateur Player of the Year, Scott Tollefson, to take first in the 10-
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Ray Shines in Fury Carolina Tour Finale
Ray Shines in Fury Carolina Tour FinaleBy Bill Rosenberger and Steve Jennings  If there is o­ne thing to be said about the Fury Carolina Tour, it's that the talent is evenly spread throughout the field.  Robert Ray, o­ne of many talented players who competed this year, retu
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Points Championship Close in Tidewater Final
Points Championship Close in Tidewater FinalBy Bill Rosenberger It was simple for Delton Howard.  Win Saturday's Tidewater Finale at Fast Eddie's in Goldsboro, NC, and hope that Tommy Cooke had an early exit.  Well, at least it sounded simple.Howard trailed Cooke entering the Sa
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Watson Smokin' in Charlotte
Watson Smokin' in CharlotteBy Bill Rosenberger Tony Watson and the Viking Tour host venue had a lot in common o­n Saturday, November 20.  Smokin' Cue Billiards is the name of the poolroom, and smokin' cue would describe Watson's hot stroke. With wins over Robin Hill, Clet
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Munson Nabs Viking Tour Win
Munson Nabs Viking Tour WinBy Bill Rosenberger Willie Munson captured an undefeated victory at Quentin Corner Pockets in Palatine, IL, besting a low 43-player turnout in the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour event held o­n November 20-21.  His final match victory over Mike Moran clinched the well-d
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Pool Cues, Pool Sticks and Cue Sticks
Pool Cues, Pool Sticks and Cue Sticks Ask any great player and they'll tell you that the most import piece of equipment that a pool player can own would is a pool cue.  The modern two-piece pool cue has been around for over a century.  The pool cue actually started as a "mace",
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John T. Wright Memorial Tournament Scheduled
John T. Wright Memorial Tournament ScheduledViking tournament director Mike Janis and Quentin Corner Pockets owner Mark Haddad are teaming up to host the first John T. Wright Memorial Tournament o­n December 18-19.  Wright, a custom cue dealer, passed away o­n October 15 in his homet
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Sweet Sweep for Parica
Sweet Sweep for ParicaBy Bill Rosenberger Ultimate Billiards Club in Berlin, CT, boasted 64-player field o­n November 20-21, highlighted by Jose Parica, who came back from a quarterfinal setback to sweep the two-set finals and earn the Joss Tour victory.  Parica fell to Tom D'Alfonso
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Champion Stop a Success
Champion Stop a SuccessOn the weekend of November 6-7, 2004, the last stop of 2004 for the Hunter Classics Amateur Women's Tour was also a celebration of their successful run of 11 Years!  The Hunter Classics Tour remains the largest, longest running, highest paying Regional Women's
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Second Straight Win for Melman
Second Straight Win for Melman Alice Rim and Julie Melman are typically two of the more dominant players o­n the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour.  While the two ladies have met in competition before, Sunday, November 21 was their first match up in the finals.The two-day stop at Guppies in H
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West Coast Showdown in Washington
West Coast Showdown in Washington  By InsidePOOL Staff  A tough 29-player field crowded Shotze's in Everett, WA, o­n November 20-21 for the Ninth Annual Fall Classic.  Players came from Montana, Oregon, Canada, and Washington to play in house-sponsored tournament that is pu
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Robinson Sweeps Finals for McDermott Win
Robinson Sweeps Finals for McDermott WinBy Bill Rosenberger Johnny Robinson came back from a quarterfinal setback to win both sets in the finals for the comeback victory o­n the McDermott Midwest 9-Ball Tour.  The event, held November 20 at Side Pockets/Englewood in Kansas City, MO, not
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James a Safe Bet at Golden Eagle Casino
James a Safe Bet at Golden Eagle CasinoBy Bill Rosenberger Anyone who bet o­n James to win the Midwest 9-Ball Tour event at the Golden Eagle Casino had a pretty good chance to come out a winner.  Both James Baraks and James Walden earned spots in the finals in the November 20-21 tourname
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Daulton Makes Big Withdrawal in Bank Event
Daulton Makes Big Withdrawal in Bank EventBy Tom Martin, InsidePOOL StaffShannon Daulton defeated Chicago’s Marco Marquez in the finals of the bank pool event that brought a close to the BCA Nationals. Daulton, knocked into the o­ne-loss bracket early in a surprise upset to Ronnie Allen, caug
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First Pop Music CD About Pool
First Pop Music CD About PoolOctober saw the release of the MoHop MUSIC™ CD, “Night Angles”, which the Bristol, Connecticut parent company ClaviScape, LLC has described as the first and o­nly US pop music CD about pool, and possibly the first in the world, despite a pre-existing market of mor
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Showdown Tour Results from Landmark Bar and Billiards
Showdown Tour Results from Landmark Bar and Billiards  The first Showdown Tour event was held at Landmark Bar and Billiards o­n November 20th and 21st, 2004.  Tony and Rose Coelho, hosts of the first event, had their room in top-notch shape to kick off the tour.  The field cons
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New President and Vice President of Dragon Promotions
New President and Vice President of Dragon PromotionsDragon Promotions proudly announces its new President Steve Choy and Vice-President Cindy Lee.DP owner and founder Charlie Williams started his company four yearsago and has quickly become o­ne of the most established promoters in
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Walthall Reigns Again
Walthall Reigns AgainBy Bill Rosenberger The Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour wrapped up its season after completing its make-up date at Trick Shot Billiards o­n November 28, 2004.  In September, Florida's horrific hurricane season caused the event to be postponed, but Larry Walthall
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Sweet Comeback for Hernandez
Sweet Comeback for HernandezBy Bill Rosenberger Frankie Hernandez came back from a tough hot seat defeat to take the NYC Billiard Tour event o­n November 27-28 at Leisure Time Billiards in Levittown, NY.  The victory was sweet considering the talented field of 52 consisted of talented Ne
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McCready Leads Field for Joss Win
McCready Leads Field for Joss WinBy Bill Rosenberger "Earthquake" Keith McCready was o­ne of many big names to make an appearance at the Joss Tour event o­n November 27-28.  Joining him at Drexeline Billiard Club in Drexel Hill, PA, were number-one ranked WPBA player Karen Corr
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Morra in Paradise with 10 K Win
Morra in Paradise with 10K WinBy Bill Rosenberger John Morra earned a tough victory at Pool Paradise o­n November 27-28, 2004, in Waterloo, o­ntario.  But a talented field in the 10K Tour made it hard for him to run away with it. Sunday's matches saw 12 players return to action,
Directory: November 2005
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Pool Table Felt and Cloth
Pool Table Felt and ClothPool table cloth, or pool table felt, has been around for centuries.  The basics of having a cloth surface o­n a pool table started because the table looked more appealing, the balls rolled true, the wear and tear o­n the table itself was reduced and the soun
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Few Surprises at the North American Open
Few Surprises at the North American OpenSo far the biggest surprise at the North American Open in Destin, FL, hasn't come o­n the pool table.  During Sunday morning's players' meeting, veteran pro Nick Mannino suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital.  UPA
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InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for November
InsidePOOL Forums Winners Announced for November The winners for the InsidePOOL Forums Contest were announced today.  Contestants gain eligibility simply by participating o­n the InsidePOOL Forums.  Prizes are awarded every month of 2004.  Two winners receive a o­
Directory: December 2005
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IPT Day One
IPT Day OneDay one of the IPT King of the Hill tournament was a major success. Players and tour members were in awe at the magnitude of the production and the size of the set and tournament area. Most players polled admitted that they have never seen anything like this anywhere in their careers.
Directory: December 2005
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IPT Day Two Results
IPT Day Two ResultsThe sold-out crowds were treated to pool like they’ve never seen it before at the IPT King of the Hill Invitational 8-Ball Shootout in Orlando. Thirty players started yesterday, and only 15 advanced. Those 15 have been reduced to just six. “This is really exciting,” said Rebecc
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IPT Day Three Report
IPT Day Three ReportThe field is set for the finals of the $1 million IPT King of the Hill International 8-Ball Shootout in Orlando. After a grueling day of round robin play, Johnny Archer, Francisco Bustamante, Marlon Manalo,  Mika Immonen, Nick Varner and Efren Reyes have qualified for the
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IPT Day Four in the Books
IPT Day Four in the BooksSigel vs. Reyes Showdown SetIt came down to the last match between Efren Reyes and Marlon Manalo, but the King of the Hill Challenger has been named. Efren Reyes defeated Marlon Manalo 8-4 to advance to tomorrow’s $300,000 payday. The winner of the best of three, race-to-
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from The Carom Room
ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from The Carom Room The fifth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $500-added purse and twenty-nine players hosted by owner David Coles at The Carom Room in Beloit, Wis
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Efren Reyes "The Magician" is King of the Hill
It turns out it was harder for Efren Reyes to get to the final contest of the IPT King of the Hill International 8-Ball Shoot Out than it was earn the $200,000 match up with fellow Hall of Famer and defending King of the Hill Mike Sigel. Reyes defeated Sigel 8-0, 8-5   before a standing
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It’s all Atwell in Port Clinton
It’s all Atwell in Port Clintonby David A. HanshawThe fourth stop on the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour was held on December 3rd & 4th at Rack Attack Billiards Café in Port Clinton, Ohio.  This tournament welcomed players from around the Midwest, including the #20 player in the WPBA, Janet
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Marlon Manalo Wins 2005 Texas Hold ‘em Billiards
Marlon Manalo Wins 2005 Texas Hold ‘em BilliardsDecember 12, 2005 – Springfield, Mass:  “This tournament takes the sport to a whole new level,” said an elated Marlon Manalo moments after capturing the 2005 TEXAS HOLD ‘EM BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. The pressure packed $100,000 winner-take-all ev
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Sally P. Timko
Sally P. Timko Editor After college friends took her to a pool hall o­ne night after class, Sally was hooked o­n the game for good.  She found a local room, Danny K's in Orange, CA, and made it her home away from home.  Always looking to improve her skills o­n th
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Team USA Leads Mosconi Cup 3-2
Team USA Leads Mosconi Cup 3-2Team USA completed a terrific comeback on Day  1 of the 2005 Mosconi Cup as they came from 2-0 down to win three games in a row to carry a 3-2 lead into the second day of competition. With the scores poised at 2 apiece the final doubles match of the day, th
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Blaze Tour 9 Ball Championship
Blaze Tour 9 Ball ChampionshipThe Blaze 9 ball tour championship was held at Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill PA. I want to thank owner Bob Maidhof for hosting the event. This event was a $10,000 added event which payed out over $25,000 in cash and prizes. This event was a race to 9 on both sid
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Team USA Leads 6-4 After Day 2 of Mosconi Cup
Team USA Leads 6-4 After Day 2 of Mosconi CupIt’s 6-4 Team USA at the halfway stage of the 2005 Mosconi Cup as they won the Friday session by 3 matches to 2, leaving themselves in the driving seat as they home in on their 12th Mosconi Cup. Four of the five matches went hill-hill, and there w
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Team USA on the Hill at Mosconi Cup
Team USA on the Hill at Mosconi CupU.S. skipper Johnny Archer, partnered by Jeremy Jones, took Team USA to the brink of Mosconi Cup glory as they scored a victory over Thorsten Hohmann and Raj Hundal of Europe to move to the hill in the race-to-11 competition. Things started brightly for the
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Team USA Wins Mosconi Cup 11-6
Team USA Wins Mosconi Cup 11-6Shawn Putnam 4-5 Mika Immonen Finland’s Mika Immonen kept European hopes alive at the 2005 Mosconi Cup, and he completed a tense victory over Ohio’s Shawn Putnam to reduce the deficit to 4 points in the race-to-11 tournament. Team USA still needed just one
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Cue Master Billiards
ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Cue Master Billiards The sixth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $500-added purse and sixty-one players ranging in age from 9 to 62 from within a 250-mile radiu
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Tom Simpson
Tom SimpsonTom Simpson of Columbus, OH, is a BCA Advanced Level Instructor, a WBIA Master Instructor, and a BCA Referee. He is an active instructor and has taught over 700 students.  As the founder of Elephant Balls, the inventor of Practice Balls, and the developer of the Ghostball Aim
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JR Calvert
JR CalvertPublisherJR Calvert started playing pool at the age of 15.  He also started to attend college at this time. With hard work and practice, he quickly honed his game, rising to the top of the local ranks in Pittsburgh, PA, almost overnight.  Then, as fast as he had appeared, he q
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A Change of Perspective
A Change of Perspectiveby Tom Simpson It’s gonna sound corny, but too bad. It’s a serious suggestion. You’ve heard it from everyone from coaches and sports psychologists to Chevy Chase in “Caddyshack.” “Be the ball.” There. I said it. Be the ball. When you stop snickering, read o­n.&nbs
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A Tale of the Tip
A Tale of the TipA good quality tip will hold its shape for many weeks. You don’t need to reshape it very often, but when it needs shaping, you need to know how to do it properly. The first thing you need to know is that the tip will take a shape that matches your playing style. If you’re a cente
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Ask Allison
How can you learn to see the angle at pool?I have a few ways that I teach this. a) Use the ghost ball method. You imagine a ball behind the object ball in line with the intended pocket and aim your cue ball at the contact point.b) Imagine a line going from the cue ball to the point o­n
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Quality, Not Quantity
Quality, Not QuantityAsk AllisonBy Allison FisherHi everyone, and thank you for reading my column. I hope it has been helping you improve and understand your game. If you have any questions that you would like to have answered, please go to my website www.allisonfisher.com.I know that some tables
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Ask Allison - Enjoy the Silence
Enjoy the SilenceAsk AllisonBy Allison FisherHi everyone, and thank you for reading my column. I hope it has been helping you improve and understand your game. When you play your big matches you have total silence, which must help with concentration. When I play in tournaments it is noisy, which
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Free Pool Table Cloth Felt Installation Instructions
Free Pool Table Cloth Felt Installation InstructionsFree pool table cloth felt installation instructions for recovering your pool table felt.  The download is a PDF file that is printable.  Free Pool Table Felt Installation Instructions - These free pool table felt and cloth installatio
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Pool Table Felt and Cloth
Pool Table Felt and ClothPool table cloth, or pool table felt, has been around for centuries.  The basics of having a cloth surface o­n a pool table started because the table looked more appealing, the balls rolled true, the wear and tear o­n the table itself was reduced and the sounds were
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Pool Cues, Pool Sticks and Cue Sticks
Pool Cues, Pool Sticks and Cue Sticks   Ask any great player and they'll tell you that the most import piece of equipment that a pool player can own would is a pool cue.  The modern two-piece pool cue has been around for over a century.  The pool cue actually started as a "m
Directory: December 2005
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Billiard Congress Of America Eight Ball Rules (World Standardized Rules)
Billiard Congress Of America Eight Ball Rules (World Standardized Rules)OBJECT OF THE GAMEEight Ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, 1 through 15. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 to 7 (solid colors), while the other player has 9 through 15
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WORLD STANDARDIZED RULES 9-BALL
WORLD STANDARDIZED RULES 9-BALL"Effective July 1, 2000" Except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules,the General Rules of Pocket Billiards apply.5.1  OBJECT OF THE GAMENine-Ball is played with nine object balls numbered one through nine and a cue ball. On each shot, t
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ONE POCKET RULES
ONE POCKET RULES"Effective July 1, 2000"Except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules,the General Rules of Pocket Billiards apply.ONE POCKETExcept when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the General Rules of Pocket Billiards apply.TYPE OF GAMEOne Pocket is a un
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Efren Reyes, Efren Bata Reyes
Efren Reyes By InsidePOOL Staff Efren Reyes – Philippines Age -    54 Based -   Angeles City, Philippines Nicknames -  'Bata' and 'The Magician' Hobbies -  Chess, movies Years Playing -  Started pl
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Alex "The Lion" Pagulayan
Alex "The Lion" PagulayanAlex Pagulayan picked up his first pool cue when he was 10, barely taller than the stick itself.  After winning the World Championship in August, though, "The Lion" is larger than life.The pint-sized Filipino Canadian, who turned 26 in 2004, 
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Allison Fisher
Allison FisherAllison Fisher won her first World Snooker Championship when she was 17 years old, but her love of the game was ignited 10 years prior to that by the matches she watched o­n TV.  By the time she was13 she belonged to a league and at 15 she won her first national championship, w
Directory: December 2005
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Bobby Pickle
Bobby Pickle"Play pool. Have fun. Enjoy your life." This is the credo of Bobby Pickle, a constant in the Nashville pool scene and a never-ending source of entertainment for true fans of the game.Born in the early sixties, Pickle first picked up a cue at the age of five and was making mo
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Charlie Bryant
Charlie BryantCharlie “Hillbilly” Bryant started playing pool when he was 5 years old, and for the last 30 years, he hasn’t put down his cue.  In fact, he’s bringing out his own line of break cues in January.   The cue will be called “The Hillbilly” and will reflect what Bryant lik
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Corey Deuel
Corey Deuel  Corey Deuel is the 2004 Derby City Classic Ring Game Champion, the 2002 Atlanta Pro Open Champion, the 2004 Predator Central Florida Ring Game Champion, the 2001 U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion.  Known as “The Prince of Pool,” he currently resides in West Jefferson, Ohio. Vi
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Corey Harper
Corey HarperCorey Harper grew up in Los Angeles poolrooms amidst the likes of Keith McCready, Efren Reyes, and Jose Parica. "I didn't give myself enough credit when I was a kid. I didn't think I was playing good, but I was surrounded by all those amazing players. It takes time growing up in
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Danny "Kid Delicious" Basavich
Danny "Kid Delicious" BasavichDanny "Kid Delicious" Basavich has been playing professionally o­nly for a few years.  In that short time he has made a name for himself by winning tournaments and heads-up matches.  His nickname came from o­ne of these heads-up matches
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Earl Strickland
Earl StricklandBy InsidePOOL StaffEarl Strickland is the 2002 WPA World 9-Ball Champion, a six-time World 9-Ball Champion, a five-time U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion, and the five-time Player of the Year.  He began playing pool in 1974 and currently resides in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.Visi
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Ewa Laurance
Ewa Laurance Ewa Mataya Laurance laughed as she said,“I don’t feel like I am old enough, just so you know.” This comment comes in reference to her upcoming induction into the Billiard Congress of America’s (BCA) Hall of Fame, which was announced in January 2004. While Laurance is being induc
Directory: December 2005
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Jeanette Lee, Jeanette Black Widow Lee
Jeanette Lee   Everybody knows who Jeanette Lee is. After all, Jeanette Lee is perhaps the most widely recognized pool player ever in the public eye. She has been featured o­n ESPN, "The David Letterman Show," HBO's "Arliss," "Hard Copy," People Magazine,
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Jennifer Barretta
Jennifer BarrettaJennifer Barretta rounds out the Chesapeake Area Tour’s (CAT) inaugural season as point leader and is assured of a spot to play in all of the WPBA’s 2003 Classic Tour stops. Jennifer Barretta was CAT’s Player of the Year not o­nly because she obtained the tour’s point leader stat
Directory: December 2005
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IPT Announcement Dates, Locations, and Event Information for 2006 Tour Card
IPT Announcement - Dates, Locations, and Event Information for 2006 Tour Card Qualifying TournamentsThere are eight open positions for the 2006 IPT Tour Season. To fill those eight spots, the IPT is hosting four qualification tournaments throughout the United States. The top two finishers in each of
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2006 ENJOYPOOL.COM Open 9-Ball Sponsors Named
2006 ENJOYPOOL.COM Open 9-Ball Sponsors NamedBidding closes with announcement of winnersColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] recently accepted the winning bids of sponsors in seven categories, to support the 2006 EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Championships next spring. Offici
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Sponsors Named for Junior Nationals
Sponsors Named for Junior NationalsWinning bids accepted in table and cloth categoriesColorado Springs, Colorado: Following the recent close of bidding, the Billiard Congress of America [BCA] named official sponsors for the 2006 Junior & Collegiate 9-Ball Championships to be held in Tucs
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Back to Billiards Early-Bird Deadline Extended
Back to Billiards Early-Bird Deadline ExtendedExhibitors have added time to saveColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] recently announced the extension of its early-bird deadline for exhibitors to contract for the new Back to Billiards Expo in Baltimore, August 10
Directory: December 2005
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The Great Southern 9 Ball Tour Kicks Off at Murphy's Brass Rail
The Great Southern 9 Ball Tour kicked off at Murphy's Brass Rail September 7th and 8th. The Great Southern 9 Ball Tour kicked off at Murphy's Brass Rail September 7th and 8th. Cannon Promotions is promoting the tour with Meucci Cues as the presenting sponsor . The inaugural event gathere
Directory: December 2005
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Mosconi Cup Gets Four Hour ESPN Slot
Matchroom Sport is proud to announce that for the first time, the Mosconi Cup will be broadcast o­n ESPN in the United States.Despite the continued success of the Americans in pool's premier marquee event, no US broadcaster has yet shown what is already a highly popular production both in
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Fisher Captures WPBA Fall Classic at Amsterdam Billiards
Allison Fisher has been living in the unfamiliar territory of Karen Corr's shadows after Corr's impressive tour sweep of the 2001 WPBA season. However, Fisher has been reclaiming some of her old stomping grounds by winning two WPBA stops earlier this year. Going into Amsterdam Billiards,
Directory: December 2005
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Helena Thornfeldt Wins Women's US Open
The wait has been long, but Helena Thornfeldt won the Women's US Open at the Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, NM Sunday. Helena defeated Allison Fisher in the finals by a score of 7-4. Thornfeldt had captured the Hot Seat and was waiting for the winner of the loser's bracket to meet her in
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Hernandez Victoriuos at Tony Costanza Memorial
Early Saturday, Frankie Hernandez lost to Santos Sambajon at the Tony Costanza Memorial tournament at Rhode Island Billaird Bar and Bistro in Providence, Rhode Island. From there, Santos punched out before the final 16, but Hernandez won 11 straight matches o­n the o­ne-loss side. Herna
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Sudden Death 7- Ball and Trick Shot Magic Coming Soon
Two dynamic Men’s tournaments will be hosted by ESPN Zone in Baltimore o­n October 9-10. The Semifinal matches and the Championship match of both events will be telecast by ESPN beginning in November. Sudden Death 7-Ball will feature eight top players from an international roster competing
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BCA Dress Code Update
Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) maintains high standards for all aspects of its tournaments, and the dress code is no exception. “We believe that establishing and enforcing a dress code adds to the prestige of the tournament, which is important in projecting a positi
Directory: December 2005
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Multi-Million Dollar Libel Suit Leveled Against the WPBA and its Board of Directors
  Press Release October 7th, 2002 New York, New York Dr. Diane Elaine Sorrentino, in a lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York in the County of New York, is seeking compensatory and punitive damages from the Women's Professional Billiard Association (the WPBA) and th
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Poolhall Junkies Enters the Big Apple
Between October 1st-7th representatives from the pool movie “Poolhall Junkies” flew into New York City to form a strategic alliance with Amsterdam Billiard Club and other key poolrooms and pool organizations for the February 2003 theatrical release of “Poolhall Junkies”. The movie stars: Chazz
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Putnam Perfect in Akron
By Mark Whiteside On Saturday, Oct. 12, Doc’s Action Billiards South was the scene as fifty-four players gathered for another stop o­n the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour. Located in Akron, OH, the room was formerly known as Starcher’s and had been the scene of many top-level tournaments over the pa
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2002 Mohegan Sun International Tournament of Champions
The premier special event in Women’s billiards will be telecast o­n ESPN for the fifth year in a row. The 2002 MOHEGAN SUN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS will be held November 6-7 at the Mohegan Sun casino, Uncasville, CT. The field of players will include a stellar cast of internation
Directory: December 2005
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December 2002 Issue Posted!
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Live Tournament Coverage - USPPA Classic Reno Nevada December 6-9 2002
One of the best well-kept secrets in the world of pool, the United States Pool Players Association (USPPA) Classic December 2002 kicked off o­n Friday, December 6. It is run directly preceding the Reno Open, both of which are graciously hosted by the Sands Regency.  Gene Stary and Tony
Directory: December 2005
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2002 Ladbrokes.com Mosconi Cup
MATCHROOM SPORT are delighted to announce that Ladbrokes.com has become the title sponsor of the 2002 Mosconi Cup which takes place at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London from Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd December. This is the first time the company has sponsored the event, the largest pool tourn
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Europe Pulls Ahead 8-7 at Mosconi
York Hall, Bethnal GreenDay 3, Saturday 21st DecemberEurope 8 - 7 USARalf Souquet  4 - 5  Jeremy JonesOliver Ortmann  0 - 5  Johnny ArcherSteve Davis  5 - 3  Nick VarnerEurope will start the final day with a lead for o­nly the second
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Europe Takes a 10-8 Lead at Mosconi Cup
2002 Ladbrokes.com Mosconi CupYork Hall, Bethnal GreenDay 4, Sunday 22nd DecemberEUROPE 10 - 8 USAOliver Ortmann 5 - 2  Johnny ArcherMika Immonen  4 - 5 Jeremy JonesNick van den Berg  5 - 3  Cory DeuelWith the Sunday afternoon session completed Europe have
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Europe Wins Mosconi Cup!
2002 Ladbrokes.com Mosconi CupYork Hall, Bethnal GreenDay 4, Sunday 22 DecemberEUROPE WIN MOSCONI CUP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE '95!Europe 12 - 9 USAMarcus Chamat 5 - 3 Nick VarnerRalf Souquet 3 - 5 Charlie WilliamsSteve Davis 5 - 4 Earl StricklandTeam Europe have won the Mosconi Cup for the first
Directory: December 2005
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"Mad Max" Eberle Wins 9-Ball at Winter Jamboree
Dec. 22, 2002"Mad Max" Wins 9-Ball, Billy Palmer Reigns in o­ne Pocket at Hard TimesMax Eberle stunned the o­nlookers with resounding victories over Jose Parica and Rodney Morris to snatch the 9-Ball title at the Hard Times Winter Jamboree. Eberle had won four matches in succession (inclu
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Archer Hits a Bullseye
Archer Hits a BullseyeBy Bill Rosenberger, InsidePOOL StaffAn exhausted Johnny Archer finished off John Schmidt late Thursday night to win the inaugural event of the North American Open Tour at the Hilton Sandestin Resort in Destin, FL. Archer finished undefeated and took home a $7,000 payday.The
Directory: December 2005
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BCA Expo Set for July
BCA Expo Set for JulyMembers Favor Return to Summer Time FrameColorado Springs, Colorado: In a special vote requested by the BCA Board of Directors, Business Members chose July as the time frame for the International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo, starting with the 2007 show in Las Veg
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2003-2004 Joss Tour Schedule
Joss Tour Schedule for 2003-2004 The following is the list of the new 2003-2004 schedule for the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour.  There will be approximately 25 events throughout the season, with a large added-money finale in May of 2004.  Visit InsidePOOL to receive the latest updates o&sh
Directory: December 2005
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Walden Wins Midwest 9-Ball Tour at Seven Clans' Casino
Walden Wins Midwest 9-Ball Tour at Seven Clans' CasinoThe Midwest 9-Ball Tour attracted a whopping 144 talented players to Seven Clans’ Casino the weekend of June 27-29, 2003.  This stop saw a total of $7,000 added to the event and paid out 32 places, and the players’ auction raising $11
Directory: December 2005
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BCN Signs InsidePOOL Magazine as Series Sponsor
BCN Signs InsidePOOL Magazine as Series Sponsor ST. LOUIS, MO –– Billiard Club Network is proud to name InsidePOOL Magazine as a Series Sponsor of BILLIARD CLUB television, featuring the 2002 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship o­n FOX Sports Digital Nets, Empire Sports Network, Sunshine Netwo
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Choy Captures Hunter Title in Denver
Choy Captures Hunter Title in Denver  To most people, Colorado is truly paradise.  But o­n June 21st-22nd, 40 women were inside (not outside), where they were playing pool at Paradise Billiards  in Denver, Colorado.  Owner Terry McFadden welcomed us for the fifth year in a
Directory: December 2005
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Sparks Fly at Firecracker Pro Open
Sparks Fly at Firecracker Pro Open By InsidePOOL StaffThe Firecracker Pro Open, kicked off yesterday and is now down to the final six players out of the original 51.  The first event of the new Florida Pro Tour is sponsored by the Seminole Tribe and is being held at Capone's in
Directory: December 2005
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Williams Wins Firecracker Pro Open
Williams Wins Firecracker Pro OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffIn a grueling extended race to 13 in the finals of the Firecracker Pro Open, Charlie "The Korean Dragon" Williams bested Rodney Morris 13-10.  The Firecracker Pro Open is the premier tournament of the new Florida Pro Tour, which is run by
Directory: December 2005
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AmberBock to Sponsor Ashton Twins
AmberBock to Sponsor Ashton Twins The Ashton Twins, Joanne and Beverly.  Who better to promote the APA's choice of beers, AmberBock!  Anheuser-Busch took o­ne look at these two little cuties and signed them right o­n to promote the latest addition to the A-B Michelob product
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Roxton Leads the Field
BILLIARDS specialist Roxton Chapman (right) has taken the CIA by storm over the opening three days with a seamless switch to 9-ball.The 30 year-old Englishman from Peterborough has won all of his first five group matches to ease in to the knock-out stages of the 2003 empirepoker.com World Po
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World Championship Down to Round of 16
World Championship Down to Round of 16 Results -  Last 32Alex Pagulayan (Can)  9 - 8  Rodney Morris (USA) Ramil Gallego (Phi)  9 - 6  Kun-Fung Lee (Tpe) Sin-Young Park (Kor)  9 - 1  Niels Feijen (Hol)Alex Lely (Hol)  9 - 5  Che-Wei Fu (Tpe) Marcus
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New Online Marketing Tools for BCA Business Members
New o­nline Marketing Tools for BCA Business Members (Colorado Springs, CO) The Billiard Creative Agency II(tm), an o­nline members-only marketing tool kit, is now live and ready for use by Billiard Congress of America (BCA) business members and instructors. The BCA unveiled its newe
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Midwest Billiard Expo and Open Announces Diamond Vending as Partner
Midwest Billiard Expo and Open Announces Diamond Vending as PartnerMidwest Billiard Expo and Open is proud to announce a joint partnership with Diamond Vending and Promotions to supply tables for all Midwest Open events. Diamond Vending and Promotions will supply tables to all the events formerly
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2003 Empirepoker.com World Pool Championship Friday Results and Saturday Schedule
2003 Empirepoker.com World Pool Championship Friday Results and Saturday ScheduleFriday 18th JulyLast 16 - Results Last 16 Alex Pagulayan (Can)  11 - 5  Ramil Gallego (Phi)Sin-Young Park (Kor)  11 - 5  Alex Lely (Hol)  Hui-Kai Hsia (Tpe)  11 - 4  Marcus Chamat (
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Viking Tour Gets New Logo
Viking Tour Gets New LogoAfter several months and receiving hundreds of entries to The Viking Cue9-Ball Tours "New Logo Contest" we have chosen a winner.  The winner waschosen by a panel representing the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour and Viking CueMfg.Our 1st runner up is Cecil Bridges who will rec
Directory: December 2005
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Viking Tour Announces Changes for Juniors and Women
Viking Tour Announces Changes for Juniors and WomenThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour, the largest of the regional tours in ourcountry, with over $90,000 in added prize money each year, is pleased toannounce that starting immediately we have made the following changes to theacceptance of Women and Junior
Directory: December 2005
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Make Mine a Double – Mosconi Pairings to Go Scotch
Make Mine a Double – Mosconi Pairings to Go Scotch  For the first time in the eleven year history of the Mosconi Cup, the doubles matches, for so long a critical aspect of the first three days of the tournament, will be played as ‘scotch doubles’.Taking place o­n the opening Thursday eve
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World Pool Championship Down to Final Four
World Pool Championship Down to Final FourQuarter Finals - Saturday 19th JulyAlex Pagulayan (Can)  11 - 9  Sin-Young Park (Kor)  Tony Drago (Mal)  11 - 8  Hui-Kai Hsia (Tpe)   Earl Strickland (USA)  11 - 9  Ching-Shun Yang (Tpe)  Thorsten Hohmann
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2003 Empirepoker.com World Pool Championship Semifinals
2003 Empirepoker.com World Pool Championship SemifinalsSemi FinalsAlex Pagulayan (Can)  11 - 6  Tony Drago (Mal)Thorsten Hohmann (Ger)  11 - 4  Earl Strickland (USA)  Losers recieve US$17,500 Thorsten Hohmann 11 - 4  Earl Strickland24 year-old German outsid
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Hohmann is New World Champion
Hohmann is New World ChampionThorsten Hohmann (Germany)  17 - 10  Alex Pagulayan (Canada)Thorsten Hohmann, the 24 year-old from Fulda, Germany, tonight stepped out of the shadow of his more illustrious countrymen, as he shocked the pool world to lift the 2003 empirepoker.com World Pool
Directory: December 2005
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BCA Elects New Board Members and Officers
BCA Elects New Board Members and Officers (Colorado Springs, CO) The business members of the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recently elected new board members at the General Membership Meeting that took place o­n July 9, 2003, preceding the 2003 BCA International Trade Expo (July 10-
Directory: December 2005
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2003 BCA International Trade Expo a Success for Buyers and Exhibitors
2003 BCA International Trade Expo a Success for Buyers and Exhibitors (Colorado Springs, CO) The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) hosted a record turnout of exhibitors and a strong number of attendees at the 2003 BCA International Trade Expo that took place July 10-12, 2003 at the Sands Ex
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WPBA Pro Villareal Inks Endorsement Deal With Seminole Tribe of Florida
WPBA Pro Villareal Inks Endorsement Deal With Seminole Tribe of FloridaHollywood, Fl – Her mother calls her “Honey”; her father - “Champ”. To her billiards fans around the world she’s known as the “Texas Tornado”.  But o­n the lands of the 3,000+ member strong Seminole Tribe of Florida,
Directory: December 2005
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WPBA and Coors Brewing Company Partner to Give Women a Chance to Play Pool Against the Best Players
WPBA and Coors Brewing Company Partner to Give Women a Chance to Play Pool Against the Best Players in the World Charlotte, NC -- The Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) and Coors Brewing Company have teamed up to create an opportunity for nine women to play pool against the best pla
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Women’s Pro Billiard Tour Announces New ESPN Contract
Women’s Pro Billiard Tour Announces New ESPN Contract(Las Vegas, NV) – The Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) and ESPN have announced a new three year broadcast deal. Now in the final year of its current two year contract with ESPN, the WPBA and ESPN have agreed to exciting new prod
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Cuetec Named Official Cue of the APA
Cuetec Named Official Cue of the APACuetec to Produce a Line of Official APA CuesLAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (July 28, 2003) - The American Poolplayers Association(APA) has reached an agreement with J-S Sales for Cuetec Cues to become theofficial cue sponsor of the APA.  Beginning this ye
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McNally Tunes up at the NE Players Tour
McNally Tunes up at the NE Players TourThe Northeast Players Tour Open 9-Ball Event this past Sunday was o­nly the tip of the iceberg.  Talented players like Brandon Sluzalis, Mike Miller, Carmen Lombardo, Jose Parica, Pat McNally, Shaun Wilkie, Philip Sherman and many more were in atten
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Lantz Earns Top Spot in Rhode Island
Lantz Earns Top Spot in Rhode IslandBy Bill Rosenberger New England Women's Tour Player of the Year Stacey Lantz went undefeated o­n Saturday, December 4, 2004, at Rhode Island Billiards in North Providence, RI.  A small, but talented field grazed the nine-foot tables at the room, wi
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No Surprise-Ussery Dominates Carolina Finale
No Surprise-Ussery Dominates Carolina FinaleBy Bill Rosenberger The Fury Carolina 9-Ball Tour wrapped up its 2004 season o­n Saturday, December 4 at Babineau's Billiards in Raleigh, NC.  B.J. Ussery, who is no stranger to wins this year, took home the victory in the finale.  Bes
Directory: December 2005
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BCA Announces Hall of Fame Nominees
BCA Announces Hall of Fame NomineesThe BCA Hall of Fame Committee has completed their deliberations and the ballot for the BCA Hall of Fame will include the following: Meritorious Service candidates: Terry Bell/Larry HubbartPat FlemingMike MasseyGreatest Players candidates: Robin Bell-Dodson
Directory: December 2005
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Atwell Lights Up the Tables in Tacoma
Atwell Lights Up the Tables in TacomaBy InsidePOOL Staff Glenn Atwell lit up the field at City Lights Billiards o­n November 27-28 in Tacoma, WA.  The third stop of the J. Pechauer Tour drew 75 top players, all of them competing for a top prize and an early start o­n the points chase
Directory: December 2005
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Toys for Tots Event Proves Successful
Toys for Tots Event Proves SuccessfulBy InsidePOOL Staff The second annual Toys for Tots Pool Tournament at Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino in East Peoria, IL, was a success, with many people going home winners.  Not o­nly did the top 8-ball team win a hefty prize, but five boxes of wrapped
Directory: December 2005
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Abbink is Queen of the Mountain
Abbink is Queen of the Mountain By InsidePOOL Staff The Canadian Women's Pool Tour concluded its season November 20-21, 2004, with its Queen of the Mountain Championship at Dooly's in Waterloo, o­ntario.  Rachael "Road Warrior" Abbink took another step in her career by claiming t
Directory: December 2005
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Corey Harper
Corey HarperCorey Harper grew up in Los Angeles poolrooms amidst the likes of Keith McCready, Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news in the sport of billiards and pool.
Directory: December 2005
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Continued Ups and Downs at North American Open
Continued Ups and Downs at North American OpenThe North American Open Tour is continuing to provide headlines with its ups and downs, as the fourth day of matches gets underway.  Nick Mannino, who suffered a minor heart attack o­n Sunday, made an appearance Tuesday night to the delight o
Directory: December 2005
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for November
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for NovemberCongratulations to James Zimmerman of Greenfield, MA for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption during the month of November.  The winning entry was, "I suggested he shoot the ball cross-side, not cross-eyed!"James&n
Directory: December 2005
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Winning Weekend for Jerome
Winning Weekend for JeromeBy Bill Rosenberger Connie Joe Jerome, known as C.J. by her friends and fellow competitors, thought her weekend couldn't get any better.  Not o­nly did she win the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour event at The Rack in Livonia, MI, but she was also nominated for
Directory: December 2005
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A Finale for the Ages on Planet Pool Tour
A Finale for the Ages o­n Planet Pool TourBy Bill Rosenberger The $4,000-added Planet Pool Tour finale at Orange Ball Billiards in Rockville, MD, drew an astonishing 103 open players, along with 29 ladies for their division.  The large and talented field included Keith McCready, Ryan McC
Directory: December 2005
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Kennedy Comes Back to Win Palm Beach Open
Kennedy Comes Back to Win Palm Beach OpenBy Bill Rosenberger The J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour stopped in Palm Beach, FL, o­n December 4-5, 2004.  Tommy Kennedy had the hottest stroke of the weekend at Victory Billiards, as he worked through the west side to earn a hard fought victor
Directory: December 2005
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Two in Row for Rhee
Two in Row for RheeBy Bill Rosenberger For the second straight Planet Pool Ladies' event, Sueyen Rhee swept two sets in the final to earn the comeback victory.  This time, she did it at Orange Ball Billiards in Rockville, MD, o­n December 5, 2004.   Rhee actually had a very
Directory: December 2005
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Hi, Ho, Sylver, Away!
Hi, Ho, Sylver, Away!By InsidePOOL StaffWhen Sylver Ochoa speared the final 9 ball into the corner pocket and brought closure to the 2004 Fast Eddie's 9-Ball season, he also gave himself the clear spot as definite contender in 2005.  Ochoa ended the season o­n December 5 with a win,
Directory: December 2005
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Big Night for CNY 9-Ball Tour
Big Night for CNY 9-Ball TourBy Bill RosenbergerDecember 4, 2004, was a big night for the CNY 9-Ball Tour in that they not o­nly put their tour news o­nline, but they also had a newcomer win the stop at Classic Billiards East in Rochester, NY.  Lyn Wechsler came through the brackets
Directory: December 2005
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Tidewater Finale Ends Successful Season
Tidewater Finale Ends Successful SeasonBy Bill RosenbergerWith the regular season finished, the Fury Tidewater Tour held a grand finale o­n December 4, 2004, at Q Master's Billiards in Virginia Beach, VA.  While many of the players were newcomers, the tour's success will surely b
Directory: December 2005
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Youth Dominates 10K Tour Again
Youth Dominates 10K Tour AgainBy Bill RosenbergerFor the second stop in a row, the young John Morra took the 10K Tour by storm and won his third event of the year, this time at Bobby D's in Burlington, o­ntario.  The December 4-5 stop was the fifth of the season and drew a phenomenal
Directory: December 2005
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Fowler Wins Illinois Viking Event
Fowler Wins Illinois Viking EventBy Bill Rosenberger The Windy City of Chicago, IL, hosted a 48-player field at G-Cue Restaurant and Billiards o­n December 4-5, 2004.  Bill Fowler, a local favorite, did his fans proud as he took the victory.  Fowler is not known as a tournament play
Directory: December 2005
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Korsiak Wins First Action Tour Event
Korsiak Wins First Action Tour EventBy Bill RosenbergerThe Action Tour, held at Rack N Roll Billiards every Sunday, kicked off o­n December 5, 2004, with Joey Korsiak leading the way.  Tour owner Jerry Tarentola welcomed the small field, but believes the future is bright."Once I really b
Directory: December 2005
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Big Weekend for Churnin, Matlock
Big Weekend for Churnin, Matlock By Bill Rosenberger The McDermott Midwest 9-Ball Tour, along with Shooters in Olathe, KS, played host to three tournaments between Thursday, December 2 and Sunday, December 5, 2004.  David Matlock, who rarely fails to show up in the top three, and "
Directory: December 2005
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Texas Showdown Won by Pulford
Texas Showdown Won by PulfordBy Bill RosenbergerThere was more than first place at stake at the Fast Eddie's 9-Ball Tour season finale.  The December 5, 2004, event at Fast Eddies in Alamo City, TX, was also worth an Eclipse pool table donated by Olhausen.Again, Amanda Lampert was the pl
Directory: December 2005
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Hampton Ridge Wraps Up Season with Dramatic Finish
Hampton Ridge Wraps Up Season with Dramatic FinishBy Bill RosenbergerThe Hampton Ridge 9-Ball Tour wrapped up its 2004 season o­n December 4-5 at Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA.  Fans and players alike could not have anticipated the exciting play that took place o­n Sunday th
Directory: December 2005
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Woolford Jumps Into First at St. Louis Shoot-out
Woolford Jumps Into First at St. Louis ShootoutBy Bill RosenbergerPlanet 8-Ball in Saint Peters, MO, held the St. Louis Shootout o­n December 4, 2004, and the best of the bunch ran through the bracket.  "Jumpin'" Joe Woolford prevailed with a two-set sweep of the finals to take home
Directory: December 2005
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Daniels Wins Viking Amateur Stop
Daniels Wins Viking Amateur StopBy Bill RosenbergerThe Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour has flourished under the direction of Matt Janis during the 2004 season.  o­ne of the last stops of the year was also the best as 56 players flocked to the newly renovated Blackie's Billiards in Sha
Directory: December 2005
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New Ladies on the Block
New Ladies o­n the Block By Bill Rosenberger and Denise Belanger  The Canadian Women's Pool Tour continued its winter 8-ball league at Le Skratch in Oshawa, o­ntario, o­n December 4, 2004, with some new "Hot Shots" grabbing the win. "Hot Shots," which consisted of S
Directory: December 2005
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Lights-Out Event in Reno
Lights-Out Event in RenoBy InsidePOOL StaffWednesday's night late matches were postponed when a power outage struck, knocking out electricity over a four-block span.  Tournament officials said construction o­n an underground railroad caused the outage, and quoted Sands Regency Casino
Directory: December 2005
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Gulf Coast Classic Underway
Gulf Coast Classic UnderwayBy InsidePOOL StaffThe Gulf Coast Classic broke the rack yesterday to start five days of exciting billiards.  Grady Mathews, who is running the event, has a field of 59 players competing in three different weekend events.Wednesday kicked off the tournament wit
Directory: December 2005
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Friday Night at the Reno Open
Friday Night at the Reno OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffFriday night’s matches at the Reno Open left o­nly four in the winners’ bracket, to be narrowed to two o­n Saturday evening.  The event, which is in its nineteenth year, is being held at the Sands Regency Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV, a
Directory: December 2005
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Danny Basavich
Danny "Kid Delicious" BasavichDanny "Kid Delicious" Basavich has been playing professionally o­nly for a few years.  In that short time he has made a name for himself by winning tournaments and heads-up matches.  His nickname came from o­ne of these heads-up matches when he play
Directory: December 2005
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Pagulayan Notches Win in Toronto
Pagulayan Notches Win in TorontoBy Bill RosenbergerCurrent WPA World Champion Alex Pagulayan, a Toronto resident, was taking time to relax by playing in the 9-Ball Showdown Tour at Shooters in Toronto, o­ntario.  While he was enjoying the weekend, his opponents were the o­nes getting
Directory: December 2005
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Undefeated Weekend for Baraks
Undefeated Weekend for BaraksBy Bill RosenbergerFor the second time in his many weeks, James Baraks took home the top spot in a 9-ball event.  This time he did it at Cue N You Billiards in Grayslake, IL, o­n December 11-12, 2004, o­n the Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour.Although Baraks to
Directory: December 2005
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Tip Your 'Capp' for the Win
Tip Your 'Capp' for the WinBy Bill RosenbergerBrian Capps tipped his cap o­n Sunday night for his hard fought undefeated victory o­n the Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour.  He not o­nly won the December 11-12, 2004, tour stop but beat out two other Brian's to do so.The even
Directory: December 2005
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The Moore, The Merrier
The Moore, The MerrierBy Bill RosenbergerAtlanta native Steve Moore captured the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour event held at Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, GA.  The victory was Moore's second o­n tour and maybe his sweetest.Moore went undefeated o­n the two-day stop held Decemb
Directory: December 2005
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Basavich Bests the Field at the Reno Open
Basavich Bests the Field at the Reno OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffIn a nailbiting two-set finals, Danny “Kid Delicious” Basavich bested former U.S. Open champion Jeremy Jones at the Reno Open.  The event began o­n Wednesday at the Sands Regency Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV, and wrapped up o&sh
Directory: December 2005
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Daulton Aces Ring Game; Mathews Honored
Daulton Aces Ring Game; Mathews HonoredBy Bill RosenbergerThe Gulf Coast Classic spanned five days and consisted of four major events, including the Bank Pool Ring Game, the 9-Ball Tournament, and the bar table 9-ball event.  Shannon Daulton cleaned house o­n Saturday with his ring game
Directory: December 2005
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Lawson Wins Viking Amateur Stop
Lawson Wins Viking Amateur StopBy Bill RosenbergerFor the second time in a row, the Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour wrestled a field of more than 40 players, leading to another successful Sunday.  The event, held December 12, 2004, at B-Mer's Billiards in Talmadge, OH, drew 44 amateu
Directory: December 2005
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Young Gun Gets the Win
Young Gun Gets the WinBy Bill RosenbergerRoad partners Doug Young and Floyd Reasons traveled to Kansas City, MO, o­n December 11-12, 2004, to put their stakes in the McDermott Midwest 9-Ball Tour at Side Pockets.  Both men finished in the top four, with Young driving toward the victory.Y
Directory: December 2005
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Hines Wins with Spirit
Hines Wins with SpiritBy J.A. Barnes The finale of the Ladies Spirit Tour, the Florida State Championship, drew some of the best women around, including Rachael Abbink, Debbie Schjodt, and 2002 winner Tracie Hines.  However, the 2004 champion was going to have to win with spirit in such a co
Directory: December 2005
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Wheeler Reels in Fury Finale
Wheeler Reels in Fury FinaleBy J.A. BarnesThe Fury Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour concluded its 2004 season o­n December 11-12 at Strokers Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL.  Forty-seven players entered the field in hopes of taking home large cash prizes, and it was Adam Wheeler who came back to
Directory: December 2005
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Poulos Provides the Action
Poulos Provides the ActionBy Bill RosenbergerSam Poulos went undefeated o­n Sunday, December 12, 2004, at Rack N Roll Billiards in Stamford, CT.  Poulos captured the title with strong play over some of the area's best players who came to compete o­n the Action Tour.Poulos dominat
Directory: December 2005
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Through the Eyes of a Champion-Think Before You Shoot!
Through the Eyes of a ChampionBy Johnny ArcherThink Before You Shoot! My last tournament adventure was at the World Pool Masters, held about 30 miles from Amsterdam in Egmond aan Zee, the site for this year's Mosconi Cup. The Masters is a 16-player invitational event put o­n by Match
Directory: December 2005
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Ask Allison-On the Level
Ask Allison By Allison Fisher On the Level      Thank you for reading my column. I try to answer your questions from my own personal experience, and I hope you enjoy it. You may e-mail questions to www.allisonfisher.com, and they may be chosen for a future
Directory: December 2005
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That's What I'm Talking About-Man of Steele
That's What I'm Talking AboutBy Keith McCreadyMan of Steele When I was a youngster, my older brothers would spend hours with wooden Lincoln Logs, re-creating the Wild West, but my interests kept me in the basement o­n our bumper pool table, firing balls in at warp speed against i
Directory: December 2005
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Mental Maximization-Keep on Running
Mental MaximizationBy Max EberleKeep o­n RunningFirst of all, congratulations to John Schmidt for running 400 balls in straight pool o­n a 9-foot table earlier this summer! Not 399, not 401, but 400 balls! Wow! John modestly told me he may never break that number, but I think he could bea
Directory: December 2005
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Beat People with a Stick
Beat People with a StickBy Tom SimpsonTestosteroneous Shots This is primarily a guy problem. As guys, we are sometimes driven by our testosterone to do the "manly" thing, whether that manly thing is a smart thing or not. We may know better and do it anyway.In pool, players at every level fee
Directory: December 2005
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Team USA Leads Mosconi Cup Score
Team USA Leads Mosconi Cup ScoreHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee 16th December, Day 1Europe 1 – 2  USANiels Feijen & Steve Davis  5 – 4   Charlie Williams & Tony Robles Team Europe took the opening point of the 2004 Mosconi Cup as the Steve Davis / Niels Feijen pairing
Directory: December 2005
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2004 Mosconi Cup Commences
2004 Mosconi Cup CommencesHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee 16th December D-Day has arrived. Tonight at the Hotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee, Holland the two six-man teams representing the United States of America and Europe will enter the packed arena to contest the Twelfth Annual Mosconi Cup.Pla
Directory: December 2005
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Day 2 of the 2004 Mosconi Cup
Day 2 of the 2004 Mosconi CupHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee 17th December Captains Announce Line-Ups TEAM USA captain Johnny Archer is sticking with a winning formula for the second session of the 2004 Mosconi Cup.  Archer has kept his pairings and order exactly the same after the Thursday
Directory: December 2005
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Teams Tied at 2004 Mosconi Cup
Teams Tied at 2004 Mosconi Cup Hotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee 17th December Europe 3 – 3  USAIt’s all square after the second session of the 2004 Mosconi Cup as Europe won two of the three afternoon doubles matches to haul back the o­ne-point deficit from Thursday night.  In fact,
Directory: December 2005
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Team USA Leads by One Point
Team USA Leads by o­ne Point2004 Mosconi Cup Day Two Europe 4 – 5  USAHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee - Team USA got the better of the opening singles matches at the 2004 Mosconi Cup as both Charlie Williams and Gabe Owen ran out winners to put their side into a o­ne-point lead.Finl
Directory: December 2005
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Team USA Leads by 4 on Day 3 of the 2004 Mosconi Cup
Team USA Leads by 4 o­n Day 3 of the 2004 Mosconi Cup  Europe 4 – 8  USAHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee - With four sessions of the 2004 Mosconi Cup played, things are looking ominous for Team Europe as they suffered the bitter blow of losing all three of this afternoon's
Directory: December 2005
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Team USA Still in the Lead at the End of Day 3
Team USA Still in the Lead at the End of Day 3 Europe 6 – 9  USAHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee - Team Europe won the evening session 2 -1 to give themselves a glimmer of hope as the Mosconi Cup enters Day Four tomorrow.  Stellar wins from Oliver Ortmann over Tony Robles and then
Directory: December 2005
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Team Europe Still Alive at 2004 Mosconi Cup
Team Europe Still Alive at 2004 Mosconi Cup Europe 8 – 10  USAHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee - Wins by Niels Feijen and Marcus Chamat kept Europe’s 2004 Mosconi Cup hopes alive as they reduced the deficit to just two points as the event enters its conclusion tonight.  With the first t
Directory: December 2005
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Team USA Triumphs at Mosconi Cup
Team USA Triumphs at Mosconi Cup Europe 9 – 12  USADelighted American skipper Johnny Archer admitted his pride with his team’s performance after they retained the Mosconi Cup, defeating Europe 12-9 in Holland.  Archer said, “I’m so proud of the guys – the whole team did well, and it was
Directory: December 2005
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Hernandez Wins Second Straight NYC Event
Hernandez Wins Second Straight NYC EventBy Bill RosenbergerFrankie Hernandez doesn't officially own the NYC Billiard Tour, but he's won so many times, that it's pretty much his until someone can take it from him.  It was more of the same o­n December 18-19, 2004, at Master Bi
Directory: December 2005
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Here's Johnny-Carson Wins Viking Open Event
Here's Johnny-Carson Wins Viking Open EventBy Bill RosenbergerThe Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour hit Johnson City, TN, o­n December 18-19, 2004, with three headlines emerging.  Johnny Carson won the event; 70-year-old Gene Absher and his smooth stroke took second; and the host, Numan
Directory: December 2005
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Matlock Continues His Midwest Dominance
Matlock Continues His Midwest DominanceBy Bill RosenbergerThe McDermott Midwest 9-Ball Tour took a week off, but tournament director Harvey Hibner didn't.  Hibner, who owns Break-and-Run Billiards in Chillicothe, MO, held a house tournament o­n December 18, 2004, that drew 23 of the
Directory: December 2005
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White is Right in Athens
White is Right in AthensBy Bill RosenbergerBrian White captured the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour o­n December 18-19, 2004, at Murphy's Brass Rail in Athens, GA.  White bounced back from the o­ne-loss side to reclaim the victory over Jim Jennings 11-7.White was knocked t
Directory: December 2005
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Chau Time at the John T. Wright Memorial Tournament
Chau Time at the John T. Wright Memorial TournamentBy Bill Rosenberger The Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour sponsored the John T. Wright Memorial Tournament at Quentin Corner Pocket in Palatine, IL, o­n December 18-19, 2004.  Fifty-one players, many of whom knew John, entered the event n
Directory: December 2005
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Cappotto Narrowly Escapes With CNY Win
Cappotto Narrowly Escapes With CNY WinBy Bill RosenbergerEven Dicky Cappotto had a stunned look o­n his face when Gary Empey missed what looked to be an easy 15-inch, corner-pocket shot o­n the 9 that would have put the final match o­n the hill.  But it was still a well-deserved
Directory: December 2005
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Kimbrough Gets Last Laugh
Kimbrough Gets Last LaughBy Bill RosenbergerFor much of the day, the story revolved around Daniel Bellew, whose amazing comeback propelled him into the finals of the Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball event at Mahoning Valley Billiards in Youngstown, OH.  But George Kimbrough made sure he was the las
Directory: December 2005
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It's Miller Time on the 10K Tour
It's Miller Time o­n the 10K TourBy Bill RosenbergerShawn Miller dominated the 39-player field at Pool Paradise in Waterloo, o­ntario, o­n December 19, 2004, to earn an undefeated victory o­n the 10K Tour.  Miller, who hasn't played much o­n the tour, beat out reg
Directory: December 2005
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Escalante Escalates for the Action Tour Win
Escalante Escalates for the Action Tour WinBy Bill RosenbergerThe competition at the Action Tour at Rack N Roll Billiards in Stamford, CT, escalated to a new level when Alex Escalante earned a first-place finish in the month-old tour.  The event, held December 19, 2004, drew a small, but fie
Directory: December 2005
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Open 9-Ball Championships Qualifier Round Set
Open 9-Ball Championships Qualifier Round SetVenues finalized for preliminary events Colorado Springs, Colorado: For a preliminary round of competition prior to its annual BCA Open 9-Ball Championships next May, the Billiard Congress of America has selected a total of eight rooms nationwide
Directory: December 2005
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Corporate Sponsors Announced for BCA 9-Ball
Corporate Sponsors Announced for BCA 9-Ball Official Products Named for 2005 Open 9-Ball Championships Colorado Springs, Colorado: With the completion of its formal sealed bidding process, the Billiard Congress of America [BCA] announced the winners of official product and service sponsorshi
Directory: December 2005
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This is Your Captian Speaking-Miss or Make Shots
This is Your Captain SpeakingBy John W. LoftusMiss or Make Shots "Two-way shots" are o­ne of the major keys to winning at pool.  They give you the luxury of trying to make a ball knowing that if you don't, it probably won't hurt you.  When you attempt o­ne of these
Directory: December 2005
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Massey's Bag of Tricks-A Little Dab Will Do Ya
Massey's Bag of TricksBy Mike MasseyA Little Dab Will Do Ya  Here's a neat little shot that requires a kiss shot, bank shot, combination, and carom shot all with o­ne stroke of the cue. If you use the blocking balls, you also have to curve or massé the cue ball around them t
Directory: December 2005
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Pro Pool Workout-Maybe It's the Shaft!
Pro Pool WorkoutBy Bob HenningMaybe It's the Shaft! This is my third column exploring the impact of the cue stick o­n performance. When I first started this series, I thought it would be a simple subject, maybe worthy of two columns at best. Mostly I wanted to see if switching to a 6
Directory: December 2005
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Ask Allison-Points of View
Ask AllisonBy Allison FisherPoints of View  Hi everyone! If you have any questions, please write to me at my website www.allisonfisher.com, and I will do my best to answer them in my articles. I hope these articles help you to learn and understand the game.I don't see many professio
Directory: December 2005
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What's the Move?-Biding Your Time
What's the Move?By Jimmy ReidBiding Your Time You're Yellow, and Red has just left you with this shot. What to do, what to do?Very often in a difficult situation, players just take a makeable shot that will give them some sort of a possibility to run out. For example, in this positio
Directory: December 2005
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That's What I'm Talking About-The Birdman
That's What I'm Talking AboutBy Keith McCreadyThe Birdman Out of all the table games, pool is by far the o­ne that requires the greatest skill, and, when played o­n an advanced level, leaves little to chance. Without a doubt, it is a pressure sport, o­ne that requires ner
Directory: December 2005
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Metnal Maximization-Trust, The Magic Ingredient
Mental MaximizationBy Max EberleTrust-The Magic Ingredient After all these years of playing pool, I have determined that the most important skill in the game is trust. Sure, fundamentals and knowledge are very important, but trust is the ingredient that gives life to concentrated effort.If y
Directory: December 2005
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Grady's Grad School-Jumping off of an Object Ball
Grady's Grad SchoolBy Grady MathewsJumping off of an Object Ball I made myself a rule for the type of jump shots shown in this month's article. It's "I won't attempt these shots unless the cue ball is within a foot or so of the object ball I'm going to contact first." If
Directory: December 2005
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Beat People with a Stick-Doin' the Backstroke
Beat People with a StickBy Tom SimpsonDoin' the Backstroke Most players don't give much thought to their backswing. Their focus is primarily o­n hitting the ball. But to hit the ball with good quality, you have to have a good backswing. To be clear, I'm talking about the back
Directory: December 2005
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Alex Pagulayan
Alex "The Lion" PagulayanAlex Pagulayan picked up his first pool cue when he was 10, barely taller than the stick itself.  After winning the World Championship in August, though, "The Lion" is larger than life.The pint-sized Filipino Canadian, who turned 26 in 2004, captured the champio
Directory: December 2005
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Sarah Ellerby Signs New Partnership with Vitalie Manufacturing
Sarah Ellerby Signs New Partnership with Vitalie ManufacturingOrlando, FL, December 28, 2004 – Sarah Ellerby, top billiards professional, announces exclusive marketing partnership with Vitalie Manufacturing based in Rosman, NC. Vitalie, known as “America’s Billiard Company,” has built a company r
Directory: December 2005
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Tony Crosby
Tony CrosbyAfter playing professional snooker for five years, at o­ne point reigning as the Northern England Champion, Tony Crosby left his homeland in 2001 with o­ne thing in mind: shooting professional pool in the United States. After arriving, he began hitting balls with a cue he bough
Directory: December 2005
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Earl Strickland
Earl StricklandBy InsidePOOL StaffEarl Strickland is the 2002 WPA World 9-Ball Champion, a six-time World 9-Ball Champion, a five-time U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion, and the five-time Player of the Year.  He began playing pool in 1974 and currently resides in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.Visi
Directory: January 2006
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Important Influences
Ask AllisonBy Allison FisherImportant InfluencesAs well as playing competitively, I enjoy teaching what I have learned over the years at my academy in Charlotte, North Carolina. I teach alongside my friend and competitor Gerda Hofstatter, or "The G-Force," as she is known o­n tour. I th
Directory: January 2006
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Make It or Break It by Allison Fisher
Ask AllisonBy Allison FisherMake It or Break ItHi everyone, and thanks for writing to me with various questions. I will do my best to answer them here and o­n my website.Do you have any advice for a consistent and effective break shot? Do you use any english, and why do most players break from th
Directory: January 2006
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On the Level by Allison Fisher
Ask Allison By Allison Fisher On the Level    Dear Allison, I have two questions:  Do you have to call a certain pocket when you're o­n the 9?  Why have I seen people pocket the 9 ball intentionally and then spot it back o­n the table? Donnie, in profe
Directory: January 2006
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Points of View by Allison Fisher
Ask AllisonBy Allison FisherPoints of ViewHi everyone!  I will do my best to answer them in my articles. I hope these articles help you to learn and understand the game.I don't see many professional pool players wearing eyeglasses. Are most of the pros well-sighted, or are they wearing conta
Directory: January 2006
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Sighting Shots by Allison Fisher
Ask AllisonBy Allison FisherSighting ShotsThis month I would like to address the difference between aiming and sighting a shot.  Those players who have developed a good routine will know that they don't just get down o­n a shot and expect to see a magic point to aim at. Aiming starts from an
Directory: January 2006
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Banking And Kicking by Jimmy Reid
Banking And Kickingby Jimmy Reid Without a doubt, o­ne of the most crucial aspects of any pool game is being able to bank object balls or kick the cue ball with accuracy.  Most of you have heard about simply making an imaginary “V.”  I'm going to show you in the next couple of issu
Directory: January 2006
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Testosteroneous Shots Beat People with a Stick
Beat People with a StickBy Tom SimpsonTestosteroneous Shots This is primarily a guy problem. As guys, we are sometimes driven by our testosterone to do the "manly" thing, whether that manly thing is a smart thing or not. We may know better and do it anyway.In pool, players at every
Directory: January 2006
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Cheating the Pocket - Beat People with a Stick
Beat People with a StickBy Tom SimpsonCheating the Pocket Pool, as you know, calls for amazing precision. And as we become better players, we actually like to make it even harder.  We shim the pockets o­n the "player tables," making the pockets even narrower and less friendly.
Directory: January 2006
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Doin' the Backstroke - Beat People with a Stick
Beat People with a StickBy Tom SimpsonDoin' the Backstroke Most players don't give much thought to their backswing. Their focus is primarily o­n hitting the ball. But to hit the ball with good quality, you have to have a good backswing. To be clear, I'm talking about the backswing o­n the fi
Directory: January 2006
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Fundamaniacs by Tom Simpson
Beat People with a StickBy Tom SimpsonFundamaniacs I'm a maniac about fundamentals.  Weaknesses in our fundamentals are what I believe hold most of us back.  Great fundamentals-and pretty good vigilance about it-allow our games to improve as we incorporate new knowledge and more ad
Directory: January 2006
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Makin' the Money Ball By Tom Simpson
Beat People With a StickMakin' the Money BallBy Tom Simpson In most games, there is a moment when we face the game-winning (or game-losing shot)-the "money ball." In 8-ball and 9-ball, obviously it's shooting the 8 or the 9. In straight pool, it's the final point. We've been there
Directory: January 2006
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See What You're Looking At By Tom Simpson
Beat People with a StickBy Tom SimpsonSee What You're Looking At As we become better players, our habits deepen. We rely o­n those habits to help us do the same sequence of little things throughout our pre-shot and shooting routines, time after time. o­nce our physical habits are solidly in
Directory: January 2006
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Changing Your Tip
Changing Your Tipby Jim BussOnce the tip is off, you need to remove the entire leftover tip and glue from the face of the ferrule.  This may well be the most important part of the entire operation.  It is very important that this surface is clean and flat.  If you try to sand the f
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Women’s Professional Billiards Player Tiffany Nelson Launches New Website
Women’s Professional Billiards Player Tiffany Nelson Launches New WebsiteTiffany Nelson fans can now enjoy the newest and freshest news and photos at www.tiffanynelson.com! Tiffany's website couldn't have come online at a better time. She has ended the 2005 year ranked 8th in the world - her high
Directory: January 2006
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for December
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for DecemberCongratulations to Terry Chrtt of Fairfield, IL for submitting the wining entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest for the month of December.  The winning caption was, "I feel I must warn you, this is the first time I have ever
Directory: January 2006
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Francisco Bustamante
Francisco Bustamante Francisco Bustamante – PhilippinesAge -    40 Based -   Manila, PhilippinesNickname -  DjangoHobbies -  Sports and ShoppingCue Used - BearAchievements - 2003 International Challenge of Champions winner, 2003 Japan Op
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Gabe Owen
Gabe OwenHis favorite game might still be o­ne-pocket, but Gabe Owen has been making a pretty big impression playing 9-ball lately.  Recent winner of the Corpus Christi Classic Open 9-Ball event for the second time, many-time victor o­n the Midwest 9-Ball Tour, Texas State Open and Kansas St
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Hiroshi Takenaka
Hiroshi TakenakaHiroshi Takenaka is the 2003 International Billiard Council Japan Cup Champion, 2003 Setouchi 9-Ball Cup Champion, 2004 Tokyo 9-Ball Open Champion, 2003 Japan National Champion, and ranked number o­ne.  He began  playing pocket billiards in 1987 and currently resides in
Directory: January 2006
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Hui-kai Hsia
Hui-kai Hsia – Chinese TaipeiAge -    28Based -   Kaohsiung, TaiwanNickname -  ‘The Assassin’Hobbies -  Jogging and readingYears Playing -  14 yearsAchievements - Two times World Junior Pool Champion, 2003 Asian Champion, 3rd Place San M
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Jeremy Jones
Jeremy Jones While in high school and working at a pizzeria delivering pizzas in Baytown, TX, a friend and co-worker introduced Jeremy to the game of pool.  Then at 17, he became so fascinated with pool that he began working at a local poolroom to have non-stop access to the game. Later, J
Directory: January 2006
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John Schmidt
John SchmidtOne of the younger players with a lot of firepower, John Schmidt has been playing pool for less time than people realize.  He was 18 years old when he first picked up a cue in a poolroom in California.  John was born in Iowa and moved to California when he was seven years ol
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Johnny Archer
Johnny ArcherJohnny Archer picked up a pool cue 23 years ago destined to become o­ne of the sport's most extraordinary players.  His domination as a professional is unquestionable; his resume reads like a dream: five-time Player of the Year, four World 9-Ball championships, U.S. Open champio
Directory: January 2006
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Robin Dodson
Robin Dodson Formerly Robin Bell, this native Californian has dazzled the WPBA with exceptional play for more than 2 decades now. Robin is sponsored by Pool and Billiards Magazine, Judd Cues, and The Frog Jump Cues. Robin Dodson stepped back into the winner's circle in 1998 when she captured the
Directory: January 2006
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Kelly Fisher
Kelly FisherThe arrival of Kelly Fisher in the United States was hard to miss as she began a string of wins o­n the Chesapeake Area Tour and the J. Pechauer NorthEast Women’s Tour, collecting WPBA qualifiers while she was at it. Explaining why she chose to come to the United States, Fisher said,
Directory: January 2006
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Vivian Villarreal
Vivian VillarrealThe "Texas Tornado" began playing pool when she was eight years old, and she dominated local tournaments right away, compiling over 200 trophies before she was a teenager.  But Vivian abruptly stopped playing to play other high school sports, where she excelled at
Directory: January 2006
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McDermott Handcrafted Cues Launches New, Expanded Company Website with Extensive User-Friendly Enhan
McDermott Handcrafted Cues Launches New, Expanded Company Website with Extensive User-Friendly EnhancementsMENOMONEE FALLS, WI.—January 3, 2006. McDermott Handcrafted Cues today announced the debut of its new and expanded website, www.mcdermottcue.com. The new site has been totally redesigned to
Directory: January 2006
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Lee Van Corteza
Lee Van CortezaLee Van Corteza is the 2004 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour Champion and a SEA Games Vietnam double gold medalist. O­nly 25 years old, his nickname is “Van Van” and he currently resides in the Philippines. Visit InsidePOOL Magazine for the latest news from the sport of billiards and p
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Steve Davis
Steve DavisSteve Davis – EnglandAge -    47 Based -   Brentwood, Essex, EnglandNickname -  Romford SlimHobbies -  Poker and Record CollectingCue Used - John ParrisAchievements - Six World Snooker Championships as well as over 70 major titles.
Directory: January 2006
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Corey Deuel
Corey Deuel  Corey Deuel is the 2004 Derby City Classic Ring Game Champion, the 2002 Atlanta Pro Open Champion, the 2004 Predator Central Florida Ring Game Champion, the 2001 U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion.  Known as “The Prince of Pool,” he currently resides in West Jefferson, Ohio. Vi
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Corey Harper
Corey HarperCorey Harper grew up in Los Angeles poolrooms amidst the likes of Keith McCready, Visit InsidePOOL Magazine for pool and billiard news about Corey Harper. But Harper's performance as a new touring pro is impressive. "My goal for this year is to get a top-sixteen ranking. Last ye
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Thomas Engert
Thomas EngertThomas Engert – Germany Age -    38Based -   Dueren, GermanyNickname -  The Lean MachineHobbies -  GolfYears Playing -  A pro for 13 yearsCue Used - McDermott Achievements - Reigning European 9-Ball Champion. 2004 Ital
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Phil Reilly
Phil ReillyPhil Reilly is the 2003 and 2004 Autralian 9-Ball champion, the 2003 International 9-Ball Classic champion, the 2003 and 2004 Australian Team champion, and the 2003 Oceania Tour ranked number o­ne.  He began playing pocket billiards in 1988 and currently resides in Sydney, Austral
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Alex Lely
Alex Lely Holland Age -    31Based -   The Hague, HollandNickname -  The Plague from the HagueHobbies -  Rugby, Running, CookingYears Playing -  5 years a proCue Used -  Predator ZAchievements - 1999 World Masters Champion. 199
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Jennifer Barretta
Jennifer BarrettaJennifer Barretta rounds out the Chesapeake Area Tour’s (CAT) inaugural season as point leader and is assured of a spot to play in all of the WPBA’s 2003 Classic Tour stops. Jennifer Barretta was CAT’s Player of the Year not o­nly because she obtained the tour’s point leader stat
Directory: January 2006
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Luc Salvas
Luc Salvas  From - CanadaAge -  41Based - Quebec, CanadaHobbies -Poker, Tennis, Swimming, BaseballYears Playing - 20 years a proCue Used -SchonAchievements - Ranked 6th UPA Tour rankings. 3rd Place ESPN Baltimore, 4th Place Philadelphia, 5th Place Valley Forge (All UPA Tour st
Directory: January 2006
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LIVE Online Broadcast of the Derby City Classic
LIVE Online Broadcast of the Derby City Classic Diamond Billiards and the BCA Pool Leagues present the Derby City Classic LIVE online broadcast on Billiard Club network, January 6-14, 2006. Subscribers will be treated to all feature matches in the Chalk-Off TV Arena for only $29. Log on to B
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Marlon Manalo
Marlon Manalo From - Philippines Age -    28Based -  Mandaluyong City, PhilippinesNickname -  MarvellousHobbies -  Swimming, StrollingYears Playing -  10 years a proCue Used - PredatorAchievements - 2000 Asian Snooker Champion, 2001
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Ching-Shun Yang
Ching-Shun YangBy InsidePOOL StaffChing-Shun Yang is the 2003 Singapore Asian 9-Ball Champion, the Akita World Games Champion, the Asian Games 9-Ball Champion, and was third in the 2002 WPA World 9-Ball Championships.  He began playing pool in 1995 and currently resides in Taipei City,
Directory: January 2006
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Jeanette Lee, Jeanette The Black Widow Lee
Jeanette Lee   Everybody knows who Jeanette Lee is.  After all, Jeanette Lee is perhaps the most widely recognized pool player ever in the public eye.   She has been featured o­n ESPN, "The David Letterman Show," HBO's "Arliss," "Hard Copy,"
Directory: January 2006
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Bowman Takes Top Honors in Iowa
Bowman Takes Top Honors in IowaAn undefeated Jesse Bowman took top honors at the seventh stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All-American Tour January 7. This event featured a $500-added purse and 52 players, hosted by owner Terry Anderson at Miller Time Billiards in Davenport, IA. Playing double-eli
Directory: January 2006
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McDermott Handcrafted Cues Launches New Expanded Company Website
McDermott Handcrafted Cues Launches New, Expanded Company Website with Extensive User-Friendly EnhancementsMENOMONEE FALLS, WI.—January 3, 2006. McDermott Handcrafted Cues today announced the debut of its new and expanded website, www.mcdermottcue.com. The new site has been totally redesigned to
Directory: January 2006
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2006 ACS Junior Nationals Announced
2006 ACS Junior Nationals AnnouncedThe American CueSports Alliance is pleased to announce its Board of Directors has approved the inclusion of the inaugural ACS National Junior 8-Ball Championships during the 2006 ACS National 8-Ball Championships at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, N
Directory: January 2006
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Qualify to Play in the IPT’S $2,000 Entry Fee Tour Card Qualifier for Only $30
Qualify to Play in the IPT’S $2,000 Entry Fee Tour Card Qualifier for Only $30The two POOL ROOM locations in GA will be hosting $30 entry fee Flight Tournaments. The Flights will take place on Saturday, January 21st - Thursday, January 26th. The players that qualify through th
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ENJOYPOOL.COM 9-BALL TICKETS AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
ENJOYPOOL.COM 9-BALL TICKETS AVAILABLE JANUARY 30BCA releases session list and opening date for ticket salesColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] has released the ticketed session schedule for the EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Championships in Las Vegas, May 14-20, and announc
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ONLINE EXHIBITOR MANUAL RELEASED
ONLINE EXHIBITOR MANUAL RELEASEDExpo Exhibitors gain easy access to reference material and important formsColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] has recently published the online interactive "Service Index" segment of the EXPO Exhibitors Manual, offering form
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ENJOYPOOL.COM 9-BALL SPONSORSHIP BIDDING EXTENDED
ENJOYPOOL.COM 9-BALL SPONSORSHIP BIDDING EXTENDEDBCA to accept second round of bids in selected categoriesColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] is opening a second round of sealed bids for remaining sponsorship categories in support of both the EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Ch
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ENJOYPOOL.COM 9-Ball Sponsorship Bidding Extended
ENJOYPOOL.COM 9-Ball Sponsorship Bidding ExtendedBCA to accept second round of bids in selected categoriesColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] is opening a second round of sealed bids for remaining sponsorship categories in support of both the EnjoyPool.com 9-Ba
Directory: January 2006
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Hall of Fame "Greatest Players" Ballot Issued
Hall of Fame "Greatest Players" Ballot IssuedBCA considers candidates for April inductionColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] has issued its annual Hall of Fame ballot to BCA Voting and Associate members, who will consider three candidates in the "Grea
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Efren Reyes Wins One-Pocket Division, Miller Moves Closer to First All Around Title
Santa's gone and the New Year's resolutions are forgotten, so it must be time for the Derby City Classic, the regular January trip that everyone who's anyone in the world of pool makes.  The one-of-a-kind pool event that laughs in the face of conformity, legitimacy, and the need of a human b
Directory: January 2006
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Ming Ng
Ming Ng  Ming Ng finished a fantastic year in 1998, with 9th place finishes in both the Cuetec Cues Hawaii and the Brunswick Billiards New York Classics, finishing the year ranked #19. All this after having o­nly played seriously for five years! Ming is the WPBA 1997 Rookie of the Year,
Directory: January 2006
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Oliver Ortmann
Oliver Ortmann From- Germany Age -    37Based -   HamburgNickname -  The MachineHobbies -  Music, PC, MoviesYears Playing -  A pro 15 yearsCue Used - BCE Kruger Achievements - 1995 World Pool Champion. 1997 and 2000 Challenge of Cha
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Key Given to Kelly
Key Given to KellyDelray Beach, FL / J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tourby Matthew Pingor Curtis Kelly set sail and headed out to win the January 7-8 tour stop of the J. Pechauer Southeast 9-Ball Tour. The event was hosted by Jump Shots Sports Bar and Billiards of Delray Beach, FL, although Kelly p
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Hiedrich Maneuvers to the Top
Hiedrich Maneuvers to the TopBinghamton, NY / CNY 9-Ballby Matthew PingorShort and sweet is fitting for the CNY 9-Ball Tour’s stop at Binghamton Family Billiards in Binghamton, NY. The January 8 event saw Danny Hiedrich pummel the 22-player field and take a first-place prize of $325. In the
Directory: January 2006
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Bond Busts Tucson Field
Bond Busts Tucson Fieldby InsidePOOL StaffGlenn Bond of Phoenix, AZ, won the eighth stop of the 2006 McDermott All-American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance) by going undefeated through the field. The event featured a $1,500-added purse and 68 players from as far away as El Paso,
Directory: January 2006
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SML Entertainment Brings World’s First Digital Pinball Game to North America
SML Entertainment Brings World’s First Digital Pinball Game to North AmericaSML signs exclusive agreement with TAB Austria to distribute Virtual Pinball machines in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Calgary, AB -- “We are delighted to be the exclusive distributors of the world’s first vi
Directory: January 2006
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BCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
BCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR NOMINATIONSCandidates Sought for Five Voting SeatsColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Nominating Committee is seeking qualified candidates who wish to run for one of five open positions (representing the Voting category) on the BCA Bo
Directory: January 2006
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AWBT WPBA Qualifier Sixshooters
AWBT WPBA Qualifier – Sixshooters– January 14-1526 Women came out to play in this WPBA qualifier!  Right away the usual suspects made their way to the top of the ranks.  For instance, two women playing for the hot-seat were two familiar women to the tour.  Susan Williams and Michel
Directory: January 2006
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Defending Champion Alex Pagulayan Headlines SML Entertainment’s $50,000
Defending Champion Alex Pagulayan Headlines SML Entertainment’s $50,000 9-Ball Open Championship at Olympic Oval April 11-15 Calgary AB -- SML Entertainment is pleased to announce that it is hosting the 2nd annual Open 9-Ball Championship at the Olympic Oval April 11-15.  Total prize mo
Directory: January 2006
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The Tenth Annual Music City Open
The Tenth Annual Music City Openby Matthew PingorMadison, TN - Picking up from the heel of the Derby City Classic, the Tenth Annual Music City 9-Ball Open started around twilight January 18. A player field of 79 showed up to JOB Billiards of Madison, TN, for the excitement. Mike William
Directory: January 2006
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Archer set to defend Puerto Rico Shoot-Out Crown
Archer set to defend Puerto Rico Shoot-Out Crown 7-Time Player of the Year and defending champion, Johnny "The Scorpion" Archer knows he will be facingsome stiff competition if he is going to defend thetitle he won last January in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. The 2nd edition of
Directory: January 2006
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Snow Bird 8-Ball Open
Snow Bird 8-Ball Open2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour Stop 9Coles Cans the Competitionby InsidePOOL StaffMcDermott All-American Tour / Freeport, IL - The ninth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All-American Tour, entitled the “Snow Bird 8-Ball Open,” featured a $300-added purse and 35 players.
Directory: January 2006
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Fernandez Repeats in Chelmsford
Fernandez Repeats in ChelmsfordChelmsford, MA / J. Pechauer New England A/B Seriesby Marc Dionne Salivating over a $3,080 purse, 70 players came out to Country Club USA in Chelmsford, MA, for the J. Pechauer New England A/B Series. The January 22 event was paramount for Fernandez, as he plac
Directory: January 2006
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Basavich Steams on Undefeated
Basavich Steams on Undefeatedby Matthew PingorParsippany, NJ / Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour - Solid turnouts, amazing talent, tough competition—the Joss Northeast 9-Ball tour was back in swing January 22 at Comet Billiards of Parsippany, NJ. A field of 52 attended the $6,160-added event and was tre
Directory: January 2006
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Gabriel Grabs WPBA Qualifier
Gabriel Grabs WPBA QualifierCrestwood, IL / Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tourby David A. HanshawJulia Gabriel scored first place and a qualifying spot on the pro tour at the latest stop of the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour, hosted by Pocket’s Billiards of Crestwood, IL, the weekend of January 21_22. Th
Directory: January 2006
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2006 MN ACS Singles and Scotch Doubles Results
2006 MN ACS Singles and Scotch Doubles Results The Minnesota charter of the American CueSports Alliance (MN ACS) held it Second Annual Scotch Doubles 8 ball and Singles 8 ball Championships at Jackpot Junction Hotel & Casino in Morton, MN, January 12 – 15,  2006. The turn out exceed
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European IPT 2006 Tour Card Qualification Tournament
European IPT 2006 Tour Card Qualification TournamentThe IPT proudly announces that its fifth and final 2006 IPT Tour Card qualification tournament will be held in Weert, The Netherlands. The internationally known "House of Billiards, Weert" is the venue for this final qualification even
Directory: January 2006
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MOSCONI CUP FOX SCHEDULE SET
MOSCONI CUP FOX SCHEDULE SETUSA v Europe Showdown Gets Sunday Afternoon SlotMATCHROOM SPORT is pleased to announce that Fox Net will begin their broadcast of the 2005 Mosconi Cup this Sunday 29th January.  Shown over consecutive Sundays, Fox’s coverage will consist of 5 x one-hour programmes
Directory: January 2006
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Kraber Takes First Fast Eddie’s Win
Kraber Takes First Fast Eddie’s WinFast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour / Houston, TXby Bill FullerThe battle cry for the ladies of “Let’s play pool!” was heard loud and long at the first Fast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour event of the yea,r sponsored by Schuler Legacy Cues. Twenty-four ladies showed
Directory: January 2006
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Chen Tears up First 2006 Fast Eddie’s Field
Chen Tears up First 2006 Fast Eddie’s FieldFast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour / Houston, TXby Bill FullerJui Lung Chen, a frequent winner of the Fast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour, sponsored by Schuler Legacy Cues, put another notch in his belt with his first 2006 tour win. The tour kicked off its
Directory: January 2006
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World 14.1 Straight Pool Championship Qualifiers
World 14.1 Straight Pool Championship QualifiersOpen to Men and WomenMain Event will be held in the NYC vicinity on May 30-June 4. Opening ceremonies for the event will be May 30 and medal awards ceremony on June 4. This is the Official World 14.1 Championships sanctioned by the WPA. Players in t
Directory: January 2006
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Gabe Owen Signs with Mueller Recreational Products
Gabe Owen Signs with Mueller Recreational ProductsLincoln, Nebraska – Mueller Recreational Products proudly announces that 2004 U.S. Open Winner, Gabe Owen has signed on with their company as his sponsor. With many successes under his belt, Gabe Owen has been featured on the front magazine covers
Directory: January 2006
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IPT Qualifier B Underway in Atlanta
IPT Qualifier B Underway in AtlantaThe second International Pool Tour 2006 season qualifier began this morning at The Pool Room in Marietta, GA. This much-anticipated event began Friday morning and will wrap up on Sunday.The room, owned by John Dulong, is spacious and roomy, with a dozen Olhausen
Directory: January 2006
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IPT Qualifier Field Narrows
IPT Qualifier Field Narrows24 Players Set to Return on SaturdayThe dust is settling, and there are eight players in the winners’ bracket and sixteen in the one-loss side set to return on Saturday for the second IPT qualifier event for their 2006 season. The game is 8-ball, and the races are to a
Directory: January 2006
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More Excitement at the IPT Qualifier
More Excitement at the IPT QualifierThe second day of the IPT qualifier for their 2006 season has brought additional excitement, as Kevin Trudeau announced this morning that he would be pulling eliminated players’ names out of a hat for a chance to match up with Mike “The Mouth” Sigel. Anyone who
Directory: January 2006
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Final Six Players to Return Sunday for IPT Cards
Final Six Players to Return Sunday for IPT CardsIn the winners’-bracket afternoon matches, Brian Groce bested Danny Green 10-2, and Richard Broumpton dealt Frankie Hernandez his first loss 10-4. Clent McCullough played and won his hill-hill match against Karl Boyes, and Shane Van Boening defeated
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Massey Claims Fourth WPA Artistic Pool World Championship Crown
Massey Claims Fourth WPA Artistic Pool World Championship CrownThe 2005 WPA Artistic Pool World Championships took Place at Shooters Billiards in Southington, Ct. USA from January 19 thru 22nd 2006.Players from around the world gathered for this most prestigious title in Trick Shots. The fie
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Groce and Van Boening Earn IPT Cards
Groce and Van Boening Earn IPT CardsBrian Groce of Columbus, IN, and Shane Van Boening of Sioux Falls, SD, are the newest members of the International Pool Tour, by virtue of their excellent performances at The Pool Room in Marietta, GA, at the IPT’s second tour qualifier. The one-loss side match
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ACS McDermott All American Tour Results from Chattanooga Billiard Club East
ACS McDermott All American Tour Results from Chattanooga Billiard Club EastThe eleventh stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $500-added purse and twenty-six players, hosted by owner Phil Windham and tournament director Li
Directory: January 2006
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Viking Photo Contest Winner
Viking Photo Contest Winnerby InsidePOOL StaffThe winner of the Viking Photo Contest is Chip Wittpenn of Carmel Valley, California.  Congratulations Chip! The winning entry was, "If they play 'Like a Bridge Over Troubled Waters' again o­n that jukebox, I'm going to screa
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BCn Signs Anheuser-Busch as Series Sponsor
BCn Signs Anheuser-Busch as Series SponsorAmberBock Brand to Assist of Growth of TV NetworkST. LOUIS, MO – Billiard Club network is proud to announce Michelob AmberBock as a series sponsor of Billiard Club television (BCtv) and the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship Series. AmberBock commercial spots
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Pagulayan Snares Fast Eddies 9-Ball
Pagulayan Snares Fast Eddies 9-Ballby InsidePOOL StaffAlex Pagulayan had a near-perfect week at Fast Eddies in Goldsboro, NC.  He managed to secure the hot seat in both the 9-Ball and o­ne-Pocket divisions but came away with o­nly the 9-Ball title.  The 9-Ball event final was al
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DR Pool Promotions Joins Midwest Open and Expo
DR Pool Promotions Joins Midwest Open and ExpoBob and Eydie Romano and Diamond Billiard and Promotions, promoters of the Midwest Open and Expo, to be held October 16-19, 2003 at the beautiful Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL are pleased to announce the addition of Dean Roeseler and his expe
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World Pool Masters Set For Holland
World Pool Masters Set For HollandMATCHROOM SPORT are delighted to announce that the eleventh running of the World Pool Masters will be taking place from Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August 2003 at the Hotel Zuiderduin,  in the town of Egmond aan Zee in Holland. This is the first time that the
Directory: January 2006
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Boston Tony Ruberto Wins Barnburner!
Boston Tony Ruberto Wins Barnburner!The Northeast Players Tour traveled to Western Pennsylvania for tour stop # 8.  This open 9-ball event attracted twenty-nine players from the Pittsburgh region, the state of Ohio and even Massachusetts.  Players who made their mark immediately in the
Directory: January 2006
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Bios for the World Pool Masters
Bios for the World Pool Masters Steve Davis – EnglandAge -    45Based -   Brentwood, Essex, EnglandNickname -  Romford SlimHobbies -  Chess, Golf, ComputersYears Playing -  Snooker professional since 1978, pool since the early 90’sAchiev
Directory: January 2006
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Ralf Souquet
Ralf SouquetBy InsidePOOL StaffRalf Souquet is the 2003 BCA Open 9-Ball Champion, the 2002 U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion, winner of four 2002 Pro Tour 9-Ball events, and the 1996 Champion of Champions.  He began playing pool in 1978 and currently resides in Manching, Germany.Visit InsidePOOL for
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John Horsfall
John HorsfallBy InsidePOOL StaffJohn Horsfall is the 2002 Canadian 9-Ball Open Champion, the two-time Champion of the Sands Regency Reno 9-Ball Open, the National Canadian Champion, and was third in the U.S. Open.  He began playing pool in 1986 and currently resides in New Westminster,
Directory: January 2006
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Daryl Peach
Daryl PeachBy InsiePOOL StaffDaryl Peach is ranked number 1 o­n the 2003 Great Britain 9-Ball Tour, as well as the 2002 Great Britain 9-Ball Champion and the Champion of 12 Great Britain 9-Ball Pro Tour events in 2002 and 2003.  He began playing pool in 1991 and currently resides in
Directory: January 2006
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Tony Tames the Lion at the World Pool Masters
Tony Tames the Lion at the World Pool Masters First Round ResultsTony Drago (Mal)  8 - 3   Alex Pagulyan (Can)Nick van den Berg (Hol)  8 - 6  Francisco Bustamante (Phi)Quarterfinal ResultsAlex Lely (Hol)  8 - 7  Mika Immonen (Fin)Tony Tames the Lion Maltese pott
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Ching-Shun Yang
Ching-Shun YangBy InsidePOOL StaffChing-Shun Yang is the 2003 Singapore Asian 9-Ball Champion, the Akita World Games Champion, the Asian Games 9-Ball Champion, and was third in the 2002 WPA World 9-Ball Championships.  He began playing pool in 1995 and currently resides in Taipei City,
Directory: January 2006
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Nick Van den Berg
Nick Van den BergBy InsidePOOL StaffNick Van den Berg is the 2002 Euro Tour 9-Ball Champion, the 2002 Austria 9-Ball Champion, the 2002 Mosconi Cup Champion, and the 2002 Dutch 9-Ball Open Champion.  He began playing pool in 1989 and currently resides in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Visit In
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Efren Reyes
Efren ReyesBy InsidePOOL StaffEfren Reyes – PhilippinesAge -    49 Based -   Angeles City, PhilippinesNickname -  ‘Bata’ and ‘The Magician’Hobbies -  Chess, moviesYears Playing -  Started playing for money in 1984Achievements - 1999 Worl
Directory: January 2006
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The 13th Annual International Challenge of Champions
The 13th Annual International Challenge of ChampionsThe 13th Annual International Challenge of Champions is about to begin.  The Challenge is considered by many to be the premiere special event in the sport of billiards.  During the tournament, you will see world champions and billiards
Directory: January 2006
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Horsfall Defeats Souquet
Horsfall Defeats SouquetBy InsidePOOL StaffThe first champion has fallen in the 13th Annual International Challenge of Champions.  Ralf Souquet has taken an early exit after his match with Canadian champion John Horsfall.  Horsfall took the first two games after two bungled safetie
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Peach Falls to Bustamante
Peach Falls to BustamanteBy InsidePOOL StaffIn the second match of the 13th Annual International Challenge of Champions, Daryl Peach fell to Francisco Bustamante 7-3.  Peach, a top player from Great Britain, played well against the Filipino giant but never gained the upper hand throughout th
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Earl Advances in the International Challenge of Champions
Earl Advances in the International Challenge of ChampionsBy InsidePOOL StaffFive-time U.S. Open Champion Earl Strickland won his match against Taiwan's Ching-Shun Yang in the third match of the 13th Annual International Challenge of Champions.  This excellent event is taking place a
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Efren Closes Day 1 of the International Challenge of Champions
Efren Closes Day 1 of the International Challenge of ChampionsBy InsidePOOL StaffIn the match of the evening between Efren "The Magician" Reyes and Nick Van den Berg, Reyes triumphed 7-4 after his opponent hung the case 9 ball in the jaws of the pocket.  This match was o­ne of the b
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Horsfall Advances to the Finals
By InsidePOOL StaffWith a stunning sudden-death win against Earl "The Pearl" Strickland, Canadian champion John Horsfall has advanced to the finals of the 13th Annual International Challenge of Champions.  The event, which is being held at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT, has b
Directory: January 2006
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Bustamante Beats Reyes in the Semis
By InsidePOOL StaffAfter lengthy technical difficulties before the last semifinal match at the International Challenge of Champions at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Francisco Bustamante defeated countryman Efren Reyes 5-3, 5-1 to go o­n to meet John Horsfall in the final, winner-take-all match for
Directory: January 2006
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Bustamante Crowned International Champion
By InsidePOOL StaffIn the sudden-death final game of the final match at the Mohegan Sun Casino's International Challenge of Champions, Francisco Bustamante defeated John Horsfall by breaking and running out.The first set of the final match saw the players trading games until they tied at 3-al
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The Show Goes on in the Big Apple
By InsidePOOL StaffWith the worst power outage in history yesterday that affected the entire Northeast, The Big Apple tournament is still scheduled to go o­n this weekend.This $20,000-added event, held at Master Billiard in Queens, NY, is drawing the top names in the field from all over the w
Directory: January 2006
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Sandia Casino to Host WPBA US Open 9-Ball Championship
Sandia Casino to Host WPBA US Open 9-Ball ChampionshipAlbuquerque, NM – Sandia Casino will be the host site of the Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s US Open 9-Ball Championship.  The tournament, the fourth stop o­n the official WPBA tour, will begin Thursday, September 11, 2003
Directory: January 2006
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Ask Allison
 Ask Allison by Allison Fisher, InsidePOOL ColumnistHi everyone! Thanks for sending in more of your questions. Every month I will answer questions that come through my web site (allisonfisher.com). Please feel free to ask for advice and possibly find your answer right here.How do you use the
Directory: January 2006
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Tough Rolls
Tough RollsBy Keith McCready, InsidePOOL ColumnistThe pool industry has weathered some tough rolls over the years.  It has accomplished many successes, in many respects, upon entering the international arena as well as acquiring lucrative sponsors, and these endeavors are made possible by th
Directory: January 2006
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Performance
 PerformanceBy The Monk, InsidePOOL ColumnistThe match is played not to see how well you can shoot, but to see how well you can play.  Oftentimes, we are content with a fine performance. The following statement comes from o­ne who has just lost: “It’s not if you win or lose, but how
Directory: January 2006
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PRO POOL WORKOUT 21
PRO POOL WORKOUT 21 By Bob Henning, InsidePOOL ColumnistIn flying a Cessna 172, there’s o­ne crucial split second where everything changes.  At o­ne moment, you are in the confines of a four-dimensional environment and subject to the laws of that universe.  You can go to the lef
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Foot Alignment
Foot AlignmentBy Richard Kranicki, InsidePOOL ColumnistJust as the facial guide points are a useful tool for reference, the placement of your feet is instrumental in the final head position over the aim line.  I have found that the initial placement of the back foot is much more important th
Directory: January 2006
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Micro Bridging
Micro BridgingBy Tom Simpson, InsidePOOL Columnist If you’ve been reading my columns for a while, you’ve probably noticed how I’m always yammering about the need for precision. After all, this is probably the most precise game o­n the planet. We’re upset when we miss a shot, even though
Directory: January 2006
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Enhance Your Game
Enhance Your GameBy Allison fisher, InsidePOOL ColumnistHi everyone!  Thanks for writing to me with your questions. You can contact me via e-mail through my website www.allisonfisher.com or at askallison@allisonfisher.comMany players over the years have come up to me or written that they hav
Directory: January 2006
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The Myth of the Tangent Line Part I
The Myth of the Tangent LinePart IRemember when you learned in high school physics class that all objects, regardless of mass, fall the same distance in equal times under the influence of gravity?  Something didn't seem quite right about this, so you went home, stood o­n a ladder, an
Directory: January 2006
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PRO POOL WORKOUT 22
PRO POOL WORKOUT 22 By Bob Henning, InsidePOOL Columnist In the last column we saw that the transition part of the shot process is a brief but crucial element.  During this phase, you are moving your body from a standing posture to a lowered o­ne, and you are moving your intention (and y
Directory: January 2006
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Changing Your Tip
Changing Your TipBy Jim Buss, InsidePOOL ColumnistIn the last issue, we talked about when to have your tip changed.  This month, we’re going to start to show you how to change your own tip.  I must emphasize that there are several places where things can go wrong.  You have the pos
Directory: January 2006
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It’s All About the Snapage
It’s All About the SnapageBy Keith McCready, InsidePOOL ColumnistYears ago, I was probably o­ne of the best cut-shot artists in the country.  None of the pool players could cut balls with me.  The way that I learned how to do it, you start by taking your hand in o­n the cue stic
Directory: January 2006
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Foot Alignment Part 2 of 5
Foot Alignment Part 2 of 5By Richard Kranicki, InsidePOOL ColuminstThis article is the second of a series of instructional columns regarding the very important – Initial Back Foot Alignment.   It is well worth repeating that just as the facial guide points are a useful tool for referenc
Directory: January 2006
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Zigzigs and Zigzags
Zigzigs and Zigzagsby Tom Simpson, InsidePOOL ColumnistCombinations are difficult. They really are. We’ve all been fooled into shooting combinations that were way harder than we thought. There are Two Big Reasons for combinations being so tough, and most of us have never thought about the second
Directory: January 2006
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Prepare for Your Next Tournament
Prepare for Your Next TournamentBy The Monk, InsidePOOL ColumnistTournament preparation is not just a matter of showing up.  Those who make it to the money have a purpose.  They are focused.  They are prepared.  o­ne thing they have in common with other tournament winners
Directory: January 2006
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The Buss Stop
The Buss StopBy Jim Buss, InsidePOOL ColumnistHenry, o­ne of my customers, had some questions about break cues and thought other players might have some of the same questions, so I thought I’d dedicate this issue’s column to that subject.Break cues haven’t been around for very many years.&nbs
Directory: January 2006
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PRO POOL WORKOUT 18
PRO POOL WORKOUT 18 By Bob Henning, InsidePOOL ColumnistIn the last few weeks much of my attention has been o­n mental training.  I have studied several of the latest books o­n the subject, including The Mental Edge by Kenneth Baum, Body Mind Mastery by Dan Millman, and Train Tough t
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The Need for Speed
The Need for Speedby Tom Simpson, InsidePOOL ColumnistYou know how, before and after the match, you sink everything you see? How it’s easy and loose and fun again, and your confidence soars? But in the match, under the heat of battle, we miss humiliatingly easy shots. Why do we make ’em in practi
Directory: January 2006
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Finding Your Facial Guide Points
Finding Your Facial Guide PointsBy Richard Kranicki, InsidePOOL ColumnistIn this column, we will begin finding your Facial Guide Points according to your own particular style of shooting.  As a reminder for those who forgot or for those just started reading my columns, I introduced a new ter
Directory: January 2006
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A Tale of the Tip
A Tale of the TipBy Jim Buss, InsidePOOL ColumnistThe tip is the single most important part of the cue because it’s the o­nly part of the cue that actually touches the cue ball.  It’s very important your tip is in “tip top” shape. Over the next few months, we will be discussing proper ca
Directory: January 2006
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THE MONK'S FOUR STAGES OF POCKET BILLIARDS
THE MONK'S FOUR STAGES OF POCKET BILLIARDSBy Tim “The Monk” Miller, InsidePOOL ColumnistWe have been talking about "The Monk's Four Stages of Pocket Billiards." If you do not pass through each stage, your game will not be as strong as you desire. You will be plagued with inconsistencies;
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PRO POOL WORKOUT 19
PRO POOL WORKOUT 19 By Bob Henning, InsidePOOL ColumnistFrom the beginning of your match to the end, you will always be in o­ne of three physical locations.  You will either be at the table, in the player’s chair, or somewhere o­n a break.  Everyone understands the importance of
Directory: January 2006
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Cause the Pause
Cause the Pauseby Tom Simpson, InsidePOOL ColumnistYou’ve probably heard talk about “the pause” at the back of the backswing. It’s often promoted as a good thing, a change worth making. But when you look around the poolroom, you don’t see it much. Let’s take some of the mystery out of the pause,
Directory: January 2006
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The Fourth Stage, Mastering Self
The Fourth Stage, Mastering SelfBy Tim “The Monk” MillerIn most of my workshops I hear the question asked,  “What do I practice?”  When I was locked in my basement for three years, I often wondered what it was I needed to do to become a great player. There were no books or Monks to show
Directory: January 2006
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Pay Attention!
Pay Attention!by Tom Simpson, InsidePOOL ColumnistHave you ever missed a shot and said something like “Jeez, I forgot to pay attention,” or “Oops, I shot before I was ready,” or “I don’t know what I was thinking there!” Of course not. Ya gotta pay attention! I’m always talking about focus an
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PRO POOL WORKOUT 20
PRO POOL WORKOUT 20by Bob Henning, InsidePOOL ColumnistPlaying Music at the Table In music, individual notes express themselves powerfully when they are part of something larger, either chords or melodies.  Even then, a power chord o­n an electric guitar normally commands more atten
Directory: January 2006
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Your Facial Guide Points
Pool PrayersBy Richard Kranicki, InsidePOOL ColumnistYour Facial Guide PointsThis column will close my discussions o­n the Facial Guide Points.  Besides having the obvious eyebrows and jaw points for your top and bottom Facial Guide Points, there are a few other facial features that will
Directory: January 2006
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Inaugural U.S. Open Artistic Pool Championship
Inaugural U.S. Open Artistic Pool ChampionshipBy InsidePOOL StaffComing up o­n October 11-12, 2003, Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman will be putting o­n his inaugural U.S. Open Artistic Pool Championship.  Taking place at Accu Billiards in New Bedford, MA, the players’ meeting will begin o­
Directory: January 2006
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Williams Wins Big Apple
Williams Wins Big AppleBy InsidePOOL StaffAfter having an amazing, undefeated tournament at Master Billiards, Charlie "The Korean Dragon" defeated Efren Reyes in the final match 13-8.  With a 92-player international field that was o­ne of the strongest to be seen yet o­n American soi
Directory: January 2006
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World Pool Masters Set For Holland
World Pool Masters Set For HollandMATCHROOM SPORT are delighted to announce that the eleventh running of the World Pool Masters will be taking place from Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August 2003 at the Hotel Zuiderduin,  in the town of Egmond aan Zee in Holland. This is the first time that the
Directory: January 2006
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Gabriels Las Vegas 9-Ball Open Under Way at the Riviera
Gabriels Las Vegas 9-Ball Open Under Way at the Riviera By InsidePOOL StaffThe second annual Gabriels Las Vegas 9-Ball Open kicked off yesterday afternoon with a full field of 64 top male players.  The event is being held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in conjunction with the annual AP
Directory: January 2006
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Winners' Side Matches Continue at Gabriels Las Vegas
Winners' Side Matches Continue at Gabriels Las Vegas By InsidePOOL StaffThe afternoon session of the Gabriels Las Vegas 9-Ball Open have concluded, making way for the evening matches.  The event, which is held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, drew a total of 64 players and now is down to
Directory: January 2006
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Reyes and Archer to Face Each Other in Hot Seat
Reyes and Archer to Face Each Other in Hot Seat By InsidePOOL StaffAfter an iron man competition that began early Thursday and ended early Friday in the wee hours, the Gabriels Las Vegas 9-Ball Open has eliminated many fine players.  Johnny Archer and Efren Reyes will face each other Friday
Directory: January 2006
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Reyes Rocks Gabriels Las Vegas Open
Reyes Rocks the Gabriels Las Vegas OpenBy InsidePOOL StaffEfren Reyes defeated Niels Feijen in the finals of the Gabriels Las Vegas 9-Ball Open 10-7, after going through a field of 63 of his peers undefeated.  The event, which lasted four days, was held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino and is
Directory: January 2006
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SPORTSNET RELEASES BROADCAST SCHEDULE FOR U S OPEN
SPORTSNET RELEASES BROADCAST SCHEDULE FOR U S OPEN 13-Match Schedule Begins August 22nd in Canada ST LOUIS, MO – SportsNet, a leading Canadian TV sports network, has posted its initial broadcast schedule for the 2002 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship Series. The schedule thus far includes broadc
Directory: January 2006
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Delaware Native Wins at NE Players Tour
Delaware Native Wins at NE Players TourSunday’s NE Players Tour was fun, exciting and competitive!  Thirty-seven pool players from five northeastern states put their 9-ball skills to the test.  Matt Krah, Brandon Sluzalis, Carmen Lombardo, Shaun Wilkie, Dave Daya, Josh Brothers, Mike Mi
Directory: January 2006
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Viking Tour Schedule Released
Viking Tour Schedule ReleasedThe schedule of the confirmed Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour events has been released.  More events will be added to this schedule o­n a daily basis.  Please visit http://www.vikingcue.com/9balltour.htm or InsidePOOL o­n a regular basis to find more events a
Directory: January 2006
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Sandia Casino WPBA US Open to Feature Local “Triple Treat”
Sandia Casino WPBA US Open to Feature Local “Triple Treat”9-Ball Championship Tournament Features Debut of Tour’s Youngest PlayerAlbuquerque, NM –  Anna Kostanian, a fifteen-year old Junior class student at Eldorado High School in Albuquerque, NM will make sports history when she “makes the
Directory: January 2006
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BCA's Betty Harris Gets the Gold in Rocky Mountain State Games
August 25, 2003BCA's Betty Harris Gets the Gold in Rocky Mountain State Games Enthusiasm and excitement were contagious throughout the billiard competition in the 2003 Rocky Mountain State Games, held in August in  billiard rooms throughout Colorado Springs, hometown of the BCA Nati
Directory: January 2006
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Sudden Death 7-Ball & Trick Shot Magic
Sudden Death 7-Ball & Trick Shot MagicTwo dynamic men's tournaments will be hosted by ESPN Zone in Baltimore o­n October 1-2, 2003.  The semifinal and championship matches of both events will be telecast by ESPN beginning in November.Sudden Death 7-Ball will feature 8 top players
Directory: January 2006
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The Texas Open Kicks Off
The Texas Open Kicks OffThe 29th Annual Texas Open 9-Ball Championships has kicked off in a grand style.  There are 16 years of past champions represented in this year's event.  Bob Vanover, Gabe Owen, Jeremy Jones, Gilbert Martinez, and Javier Franco all have alumni status o­n
Directory: January 2006
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Field Narrowing at Capital City Classic
Field Narrowing at Capital City ClassicBy InsidePOOL StaffThe field is narrowing at the Capital City Classic, which began yesterday and is being held at the lovely Adam's Mark Hotel in Philadelphia, PA.  o­nly 16 players remain in the winners' bracket, with 24 in the o­ne-los
Directory: January 2006
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Pechauer Tour Kicks Off Second Year
Pechauer Tour Kicks Off Second YearThe second season of the West Coast Pechauer Tour, organized and run by O­n The Wire Billiard Promotions, is scheduled to kick off with a $2,000 added event at Jay’s Billiards o­n October 18-19 in Inglewood, California. "We are excited to see the tour gr
Directory: January 2006
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2003 Pokerempire.com World Pool Masters
First Round ResultsMika Immonen (Fin)  8 - 5   Ralf Souquet (Ger)Alex Lely (Hol)  8 - 3  Steve Davis (Eng)Hui-kai Hsia (Tpe)  8 - 1  Niclas Bergendorff (Swe) Practice Makes Perfect For Immonen MIKA IMMONEN admitted that it was his last minute preparations t
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Capital City Classic Continues
Capital City Classic ContinuesBy InsidePOOL StaffThe evening round has finished at the Capital City Classic, which began o­n August 27 and will end o­n August 31.  Held at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Philadelphia, PA, this event drew 71 fine players from across the country.In the wi
Directory: January 2006
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Fabio Petroni
Fabio PetroniOne of Italy's finest plavers, Fabio Petroni has been competing and winning at a professinal level for years.  His reach outside of Italy started several years ago.  He's still searching for his break-through win in the major category but is always a threat to win a
Directory: February 2006
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McDermott Handcrafted Cue’s New Manufacturing Cell Triples Capacity
McDermott Handcrafted Cue’s New Manufacturing Cell Triples CapacityMENOMONEE FALLS, WI.—February 1, 2006. McDermott Handcrafted Cues announced today the opening of its expanded manufacturing cell located at its Menomonee Falls facility. The new technologically advanced manufacturing cell triples
Directory: February 2006
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Lassiters
ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from LassitersThe tenth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) – titled “The 2nd Annual Amateur Winter Shootout” - featured a $5,000-added purse and ninety-nine players, hosted by o
Directory: February 2006
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Farthest Traveler, Xiaoting Pan, Wins Hunter Classics Stop
Farthest Traveler, Xiaoting Pan, Wins Hunter Classics StopThe Hunter Classics Amateur Women's Tour held its first stop of the year Jan 14-15, 2006.  Does a stop at the beginning of the year hurt attendance?  Not at all - an amazing 66 women came to compete at Legend's Billiards and Gril
Directory: February 2006
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for January
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for JanuaryCongratulations to Michael Thornton of Westerville, OH for submitting the wining entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest for the month of December.  The winning caption was, "Alex Lely did not realize just how serious Sudden Dea
Directory: February 2006
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4th Annual UPA US Pro Tour Championship
4th Annual UPA US Pro Tour ChampionshipMarch 7-12,2006Binions, Las Vegas Finally the UPA Finale event is here, the 4th Annual US Pro Tour Championship brought to you by Dragon Promotions! This years event will be hosted by the world famous Binions Casino & Hotel. Of course Binions is fam
Directory: February 2006
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2006 BCA Pool League Midwest Regional Championships
2006 BCA Pool League Midwest Regional Championships         March 23-26, 2006$10,000 Guaranteed Added             Hyatt Regency MinneapolisThe BCA Pool League (BCAPL) is proud to announce the secon
Directory: February 2006
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Academy of American Cue Art Announces New Officers and Initiative
Academy of American Cue Art Announces New Officers and Initiative The Academy of American Cue Art, a 501(c)3 not for profit foundation based in Texas recently announced its 2006 officers and board of directors, and simultaneously released information regarding a new and expanded business pla
Directory: February 2006
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Billiards Results from the Badger State Games
Billiards Results from the Badger State GamesBilliards made its introduction into the Badger State Winter Games the weekend of February 3-5, 2006.  The competition was conducted at Dale’s Weston Lanes near Wausau, Wisconsin, host city of the 2006 Badger State Winter Games.  Competition
Directory: February 2006
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Divided, Tramis and Seemungal Conquer Tri-State 9-Ball Tour
Divided, Tramis and Seemungal Conquer Tri-State 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorNew York, NY - Mike Tramis and Rodney Seemungal put on a show at Amsterdam Billiards and Bar of New York, NY, when The Tri-State 9-Ball Tour came to town February 4-5. This $1,000-added event saw 47 players come out to pl
Directory: February 2006
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A Pushover for Pena McDermott All-American Tour
A Pushover for Pena McDermott All-American Tourby InsidePOOL StaffEast Moline, IL - Rick Pena rebounded from an early loss and then ran roughshod over a 42-player field at the eleventh stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All-American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance). The $500-added
Directory: February 2006
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Song Tops the Chart Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour
Song Tops the Chart Viking Cue 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorDuluth, GA - Paul Song’s pride, confidence, and wallet grew as he took first place at the February 4-5 stop of the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour. Packing The Pool Room of Duluth, GA, a 79-player field fought over the $2,500 added. The hot s
Directory: February 2006
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2006 IPT Schedule Announced
2006 IPT Schedule AnnouncedThe International Pool Tour is proud to announce the 2006 IPT Season. The IPT is hosting six major tournaments for 2006 and over $8 million in prize money is being given away. A tour season of this magnitude has been difficult to schedule without clashing with other eve
Directory: February 2006
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Team Pool Champions Crowned at U of Michigan
Team Pool Champions Crowned at U of MichiganWhat’s Happenin’ on the Youth and Collegiate Pool SceneThe University of Michigan hosted the 2nd Annual Intercollegiate Team Pool Championships on the weekend of December 2-4, 2005.   The inaugural event, held just 9 months earlier in March of
Directory: February 2006
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Earl Strickland to be Inducted to BCA Hall of Fame
Earl Strickland to be Inducted to BCA Hall of FameColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] has tapped Earl Strickland to be inducted to its Hall of Fame at ceremonies scheduled to be held in conjunction with the BCA International Billiard & H
Directory: February 2006
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Junior Qualifiers Scheduled
Junior Qualifiers ScheduledBCA seeks added host rooms for nationwide qualifying seriesColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] offers BCA member rooms an opportunity to host a young boy’s or young girl’s BCA Junior 9-Ball Qualifier, to be held on a Saturday and/or Sunday
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Bob Meucci and Jerry Franklin elected to the International Cuemakers Hall of Fame
Bob Meucci and Jerry Franklin Elected to the International Cuemakers Hall of FameBob Meucci and Jerry Franklin have both been elected into the International Cuemakers Association Hall of Fame. www.internationalcuemakers.com Bob Meucci Inducted 2006Bob started building cues in the early 1960's. In
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Matt Janis Steps Up As Director of the Viking Cues 9-Ball Tour
Matt Janis Steps Up As Director of the Viking Cues 9-Ball Tour  Mike Janis has officially announced his retirement as the Viking Cue "Open" 9-Ball Tour Tournament Director. Upon announcing this Mike declared, “I have been on the road for the last twelve years. I just want to kick b
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Billiard Memorabilia Auction
Billiard Memorabilia AuctionThe Mark & Connie Stellinga Collection sells at the April Rich Penn Auction EventBilliards, Barber Shop & Beautiful Things! The Mark & Connie Stellinga Collection sells at the April Rich Penn Auction Event.  There wasn’t ESPN, an NFL or an NBA, a World
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Grau Runs Unscathed in Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour
Grau Runs Unscathed in Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorSyracuse, NY - Women love scars, but Dave Grau will have to do without as he played without scars, undefeated, to win his first first-place title upon defeating Gary Empey. In anticipation of the Turning Stone Classic, a field of 3
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Ussery Pillages Greenville Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour
Ussery Pillages Greenville Viking Cue 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorGreenville, NC - InsidePOOL Magazine’s 2004 and 2005 Amateur Player of the Year seems dead set on making a run for the title in 2006. B.J. Ussery continued his winning streak with a victory on the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour, which stop
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Atwell Goes Home Happy from Jacoby Great Lakes Tour
Atwell Goes Home Happy from Jacoby Great Lakes Tourby Matthew PingorPort Clinton, OH - Janet Atwell went home happy with the extra smile of $400, when she won first place during the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour. The $1,000-added event drew a well concentrated group of women out to Rack Attack Bil
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Hats Off To Townsend at the J. Pechauer Custom Cues Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour
Hats Off To Townsend at the J. Pechauer Custom Cues Southeast Open 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorDothan, GA - Scotty Townsend was in dead-stroke February 11-12, as he raided the field of 42 players on the J. Pechauer Custom Cues Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour. Hosted by Pocket’s Billiards of Dothan, GA
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Seybert’s Billiard Supply Sponsors Jennifer Barretta
Seybert’s Billiard Supply Sponsors Jennifer BarrettaSeybert’s Billiard Supply of Coldwater Michigan is proud to announce their official sponsorship of Jennifer Barretta, top WPBA ranked billiard player.  Jennifer is a young touring pro with the WPBA women’s professional billiard associa
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Hill Climbs High in Arizona State All-Around Tour
Hill Climbs High in Arizona State All-Around Tourby Matthew Pingor San Antonio, TX  - Doug Hill rose to triumph over a field of 49 players February 11-12. The Arizona State All-Around Tour is what brought out such a field to compete over a $4,850 purse at the Northern Lounge of Phoenix,
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Korea and Japan Dead Locked at 2nd Annual Brunswick Korea vs. Japan Challenge
Korea and Japan Dead Locked at 2nd Annual Brunswick Korea vs. Japan Challenge The first day of the Second Annual Brunswick Korea Versus Japan tournament began with two-on-two men’s doubles and featured Korea's number-two-ranked player Woong Dae Kim and Charlie Williams against Japan's number
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New Dates Announced for U.S. Open 9-Ball Tournament
New Dates Announced for U.S. Open 9-Ball TournamentIn the aftermath of the International Pool Tour’s scheduling debacle that left billiard promoters worldwide scrambling for new dates to host their previously scheduled tournaments, the City of Chesapeake, Virginia stepped forward to declare its l
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Third International Pool Tour Qualifier Begins
Third International Pool Tour Qualifier BeginsFriday, February 17, 200610:03 a.m.With 74 players from all over the world showing up bright and early this morning, the third IPT qualifying tournament kicked off at 10 a.m. There is a strong internatinal flavor present, as reigning world champion Ch
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IPT Qualifier C Action Continues
IPT Qualifier C Action ContinuesA long day of 8-ball action is nearing its end at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA. Chock-full of international and local hopefuls, this 74-player field has endured a grueling schedule, which tournament director Deno Andrews has held to firmly.There were 30 b
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Final Four Winners’-Bracket Matches Set at IPT Qualifier C
Final Four Winners’-Bracket Matches Set at IPT Qualifier CThe third IPT qualification (IPT Qualifier C) event has resumed at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA, Saturday morning. The winners’ bracket has narrowed to eight players after this morning’s round, which is set to begin tonight at 5:
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Eight Players Will Return for the IPT Qualifier C Event
Eight Players Will Return for the IPT Qualifier C EventHard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA, was packed to the gills on Saturday evening with players and fans, each hoping to see the next big pool star win his spot on the IPT for the 2006 season. One onlooker commented that when legendary money
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Four Players Remain in IPT Qualifier
Four Players Remain in IPT QualifierThe first round of the winners’-bracket matches Sunday morning were uneven at best. Oliver “The Machine” Ortmann completely dominated his match against Scott Frost. Though Frost had a small early lead, Ortmann managed to take advantage of his opponent’s errors
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Orcollo and Ortmann Make it into the IPT!
Orcollo and Ortmann Make it into the IPTDennis Orcollo and Oliver Ortmann have become the newest members of the IPT, by virtue of their victories at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA.Orcollo and Ortmann played in the winners’-side finals, and though Ortmann held a commanding 6-1 lead, he nev
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Green Goes Blazing Forth in Blaze 9-Ball Tour
Green Goes Blazing Forth in Blaze 9-Ball Tourby Jose BurgosDrexel Hill, PA - Snow shovels and pool cues proved to be the only useful gear as the Blaze 9-Ball Tour dug into Drexeline Billiards of Drexel Hill, PA, despite 18 inches of snow. The $1,000-added event saw 32 players emerge for some acti
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Pendley the Punisher on the Viking Cues Open 9-Ball Tour
Pendley the Punisher on the Viking Cues Open 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorHickory, NC - Adam Pendley awed the room at Randolph’s Billiards of Hickory, NC. Running undefeated towards the $1,000-added money, this 15-year-old wiz kid annihilated a 57-player field February 18-19 during the Viking Cue
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Destefano Prevails Over Davalos at the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour
Destefano Prevails Over Davalos at the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorTampa, FL - Mike Destefano came out on top February 18-19 at the J. Pechauer Custom Cues Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour. A field of 39 players showed up to Planet 9-Ball of Tampa, FL, to battle over the $2,4
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Pan Unstoppable on Hunter Classic Amateur Women’s 9-Ball Tour
Pan Unstoppable on Hunter Classic Amateur Women’s 9-Ball Tourby InsidePOOL Staff Austin, TX - The Hunter Classics Amateur Women's Tour held their second stop of the year at Fast Eddie’s of Austin, TX, Feb 18-19th. The first stop, back in January, hosted 66 women, but even on the coldest weekend o
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Rodriquez Moves On Up on the Tri-State 9-Ball Tour
Rodriquez Moves On Up on the Tri-State 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorNew York, NY - Upon placing first February 18, Jorge Rodriquez was asked how he felt about winning his first Tri-State 9-Ball event; “It Feels Great, and it's been a long time coming,” he stated. Gracing the renowned Amsterdam Bil
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ACS McDermott All American Tour Results from Billiard Street Cafe
ACS McDermott All American Tour Results from Billiard Street CafeThe thirteenth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $1,000-added purse and thirty-two players hosted by owner Ty Wilson and manager Dean Bradley at Billiard
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AWBT Annual 8-Ball Scotch Doubles Tournament at Time Out Lounge
AWBT Annual 8-Ball Scotch Doubles Tournament at Time Out LoungeTempe, AZ - 16 teams came out for our annual Scotch Doubles fund raiser tournament at Time Out Lounge in Tempe, Arizona. The game was 8-ball and the plan of attack was to have FUN!Reigning champions Diana Clayton and Louie Fratin
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Montal Locks up Stan James Canadian Points Race
Montal Locks up Stan James Canadian Points Raceby Stan James StaffSeventy of Canada’s best players braved the thirty-degree below zero cold to appear at the Q-Club in Edmonton, Alberta for their chance to claim the third leg of the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour. With only this and the stop i
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Play Kicks Off at WPBA Carolina Billiards Classic
Play Kicks Off at WPBA Carolina Billiards ClassicThe 64 greatest female billiard players in the world converged in Rocky Mount, North Carolina for the WPBA Carolina Billiards Classic.  As usual the pre-tournament favorite is defending champion and #1 ranked Allison Fisher. Other pre-event fa
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Garcia Docks in Egg Harbor for the Blaze 9-Ball Tour
Garcia Docks in Egg Harbor for the Blaze 9-Ball Tourby InsidePOOL StaffEgg Harbor, NJ - Jose Garcia burnt the 45-player field and took first place as the Blaze 9-Ball Tour stopped at Atlantic City Billiards Club of Egg Harbor, NJ. Competing over the $1,500 added, the experienced group of players
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Upsets Define the First Round at the WPBA Carolina Classic
Upsets Define the First Round at the WPBA Carolina ClassicExcitement filled the air at the Nash Community College in Rocky Mount, NC as all 64 players took the floor in first round matches. As usual, the first round was not without upsets, once again reinforcing the laws of probability while chip
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Fourth IPT Qualification Event Begins
Fourth IPT Qualification Event BeginsA grand total of 76 players came out to Country Club USA in Chelmsford, MA, for the fourth International Pool Tour qualification event. Unbelievably, this field seems even tougher than the three previous ones.IPT member Tony Robles and his son Jonathan are her
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Final 16 Set in IPT Winners’ Bracket
Final 16 Set in IPT Winners’ BracketThe field at the fourth International Pool Tour qualification event has narrowed to 48, after starting out with 76 hopeful entrants. The tournament is being held this weekend at Country Club USA in Chelmsford, MA, which is bitterly cold.In the featured match in
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Day Two from the WPBA Carolina Classic
Day Two from the WPBA Carolina ClassicPlay continued with elimination rounds Friday at the WPBA Carolina Classic with several top players missing the cut.  Notable upsets included Ewa Laurance being defeated by Hsin Huang 9-5, Michigan newcomer Julie Melman defeating Gail Grecar 9-7, Sarah E
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ACS Introduces The Room Proprietor Program
ACS Introduces The Room Proprietor ProgramAmerican CueSports Alliance is pleased to introduce its Proprietor Membership program to its growing list of benefits to the sport.  Any billiard establishment may join the ACS by completing an application available on the ACS website www.americancue
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First Winners’-Bracket Matches Wrapped Up at IPT Qualifier D
First Winners’-Bracket Matches Wrapped Up at IPT Qualifier DThe first round of the winners’-bracket matches have finished, leaving only eight players. The second round has just begun, which will conclude the day for four winners and make for a long day for the others.George Breedlove, who claims
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Final Eight Returning Sunday at IPT Qualifier D
Final Eight Returning Sunday at IPT Qualifier DThe second of two grueling days at the International Pool Tour’s fourth qualification event has finished, with only four players in each bracket advancing to Sunday’s matches. George Breedlove won matches against Bellflower runner-up Eric Hjorliefson
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Kiamco and Breedlove Newest on the IPT
Kiamco and Breedlove Newest on the IPTWarren Kiamco of the Philippines and George Breedlove of Indianapolis, IN, became the newest members of the International Pool Tour this weekend at Country Club USA in Chelmsford, MA.Only eight players returned this morning, with four in each bracket. In the
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Putnam Chalks Up 50 on Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour
Putnam Chalks Up 50 on Viking Cue 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorHuntington, WV - It was quite the night for Shawn Putnam. Placing first yet again, Putnam managed to collect his fiftieth first place finish on the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour’s February 25-26 stop. The display amazed the crowd at TJ’s Bill
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Makes Some Noise For Driedellon CNY 9-Ball Tour
Makes Some Noise For Driedellon CNY 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorBaldwinsville, NY - Dave Driedell surpassed the 45 players that showed up for the CNY 9-Ball, as he took first place and $450. The February 25-26 event took place at Michelle’s Billiard Café, of Baldwinsville, NY, and featured a purs
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Corr Captures Carolina Classic
Corr Captures Carolina ClassicThe “Irish Invader” Karen Corr defeated England’s Kelly Fisher in the finals of the WPBA 2nd Annual Brunswick Carolina Women’s Billiard Classic in Rocky mount, NC.  Corr cruised through the field undefeated.The format of the tournament included two semi-finals w
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Sweet Sounds From Manicello on the J. Pechauer New England A/B 9-Ball Tour
Sweet Sounds From Manicello on the J. Pechauer New England A/B 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorProvidence, RI - Rich Manicello wiped away a 40-player field as the J. Pechauer New England A/B 9-Ball tour turned out for the February 25-26 event. Held at Snooker’s Billiards of Providence, RI, the stop b
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Basavich Working Overtime on the Blaze 9-Ball Tour
Basavich Working Overtime on the Blaze 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorParsippany, NJ - Danny Basavich had another night of hard work that paid off, as the Blaze 9-Ball Tour dropped into Comet Billiards of Parsippany, NJ, on February 26. With a total purse of $2,700, some 38 players turned out f
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Dominguez Wins Shooters Riverside Event
Dominguez Wins Shooters Riverside Event By InsidePOOL StaffShooters Third Annual Labor Day 9-Ball Open drew a top field of 110 entrants from around the West Coast, but in the end it was local player Ernesto Dominguez who triumphed in the finals over Rafael Martinez by the nail-biting score of 11-
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Jeremy Jones Claims Back-to-Back Titles at Texas Open
Jeremy Jones Claims Back-to-Back Titles at Texas Open Round Rock, Texas – Jeremy Jones is the first person to win the Texas Open title in consecutive years since CJ Wiley did it in 1996 and 1997.  He also becomes o­nly the third person in Texas Open history to engrave his name more than
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Fifth Hunter Classics Stop Visits Legend's Billiards
Fifth Hunter Classics Stop Visits Legend's Billiards    Mindy Cohen welcomed the Hunter Classics Tour to her wonderful and spacious poolroom o­nce again.  This year, 50 women came to play at Legend's Billiards in League City, Texas o­n August 9th and 10th.  Thi
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MGM Grand to Host Mosconi Cup in Las Vegas
MGM Grand to Host Mosconi Cup in Las Vegas Matchroom Sport can announce that the venue for the 2003 Mosconi Cup will be the biggest in Las Vegas - the MGM Grand.Taking place from Thursday to Sunday 18th - 21st December, this will be the tenth anniversary of the pool world's most prestigious t
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Top Pro Players Corr & Kelly Earn BCA Instructor Status
Top Pro Players Corr & Kelly Earn BCA Instructor Status  (Colorado Springs, CO) Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Executive Director Stephen Ducoff is pleased to announce that Karen Corr and Julie Kelly have recently completed training and testing as BCA Recognized Instructors. In order
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BCA Invites Bids to Host 2004 BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships
BCA Invites Bids to Host 2004 BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships  (Colorado Springs, CO) Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Executive Director Stephen Ducoff announces that the BCA is accepting bids from U.S. universities and colleges to host the 2004 BCA Junior National 9-Ball Champio
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McDermott Cue Announces the McDermott Northwest 8 & 9 Ball Tour (MNWT)
McDermott Cue Announces the McDermott Northwest 8 & 9 Ball Tour (MNWT) MENOMONEE FALLS, WI. – September 5, 2003: McDermott Cue Manufacturing Inc. and The Break have teamed up to bring players in the Northwest more pool playing opportunities. Starting this fall are 8 ball and/or 9 ball ma
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NE Players Tour Announces Championships and New Schedule
NE Players Tour Announces Championships and New Schedule  With twenty-one open 9-ball events scheduled throughout the 2003-2004 season, the Northeast Players Tour was particular in choosing which billiard establishments could properly host the Season Ending Championships. Uncommon and u
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2003 U. S. OPEN 9-BALL ON PAY-PER-VIEW
2003 U. S. OPEN 9-BALL o­n PAY-PER-VIEW Four Feature Matches Uncut and Commercial Free  ST. LOUIS, MO – The 28th Annual U S Open 9-Ball Championship will be broadcast o­n pay-per-view, beginning October 12, 2003. A four-match package including the semi-final and final will be availab
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Ussery & Rhee Roll on Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour
Ussery & Rhee Roll o­n Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour The Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour held Stop #12 o­n September 6-7, 2003, at the Arlington, VA, Champions Billiards Café. The Brunswick Gold Crown tables played perfectly with newly covered Simonis cloth. Champions and Falcon Cues combined to add
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Thorsten Hohmann
Thorsten Hohmann Age - 25Based -   Fulda, GermanyNickname -  "The Hitman"Hobbies -  Sports, swimming, musicYears Playing -  Many years, recently turned full-time proAchievements - 2003 World Pool Champion, 2003 U.S. Straight Pool champion, 2004 Europea
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Johnny Archer
Johnny Archer Johnny Archer is the 2003 Player of the Year, the 2003 Brunswick Pro Players Championship winner, the 2003 Canadian Open champion, the 2003 Molson Cup champion, a former world champion, and the Player of the Decade in the 1990s.  He began playing pool in 1986 and currently resi
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Alex Pagulayan
Alex PagulayanAlex Pagulayan – CanadaAge -    26Based -   Toronto, CanadaNickname -  The LionHobbies -  Poker, Basketball and MallsCue Used -  Schon Butt, Predator ShaftAchievements - 2004 World Pool Champion. Runner-up 2003 World Pool C
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John Schmidt
John Schmidt is the 2003 Sands Regency Reno 9-Ball Open champion and the 2003 and the 2002 Canadian Vancouver 9-Ball Open champion.  He began playing pool in 1990 and currently resides in Milton, Florida. Visit InsidePOOL for the latest updates from the sport of billiards and pool.
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Tony Robles
Tony Robles is the 2004 BCA 9-Ball Open champion, 2003 Patriot Cup 9-Ball champion, the 2002 BCA Open 9-Ball Championships runner-up, the 2002 Pro National Tour Championships runner-up, and is world ranked.  He began playing pool in 1989 and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. 
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Danny Harriman
Danny Harriman is the 2003 Derby City Classic bank pool champion, the 2002 Pro National Tour Championships winner, the Players Championships winner, and the Legends of o­ne-Pocket runner-up.  He began playing pool in 1990 and now resides in Springfield, Missouri. Visit InsidePOOL fo
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Niels Feijen
Niels FeijenNiels Feijen – HollandAge -    27Based -   The Hague, HollandNickname -  The TerminatorHobbies -  DJ-ing, FitnessCue Used -  LongoniAchievements - 2004 European Straight Pool Champion, 3rd Place 2004 US Open, 5 European title
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Tom Rossman
Tom Rossman is the 2002 Trick Shot Magic champion, the 2002 WPA World Artistic Pool runner-up, and the 2003 World Artistic Pool Fancy Shots and Masse champion.  He began performing trick shots in 1980 and now resides in Cloverdale, Indiana. 
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Mike Massey
Mike Massey is the 2000, 2002, and 2003 World Artistic Pool champion, the 2000 and 2001 Trick Shot Magic champion, and the 2003 WPA World Artistic Pool Jump Shots champion.  He began performing trick shots in 1975 and currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.Below is some additional informatio
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Stefano Pelinga
Stefano Pelinga is the 2003 WPA World Artistic Pool runner-up, the 2002 Trick Shot Magic runner-up, the 2001 Trick Shot Magic runner-up, and the 2003 WPA World Follow and Stroke Shots champion.  He began performing trick shots in 1991 and now resides in Rome, Italy.
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Sebastian Giumelli
Sebastian Giumelli is the number three-ranked player by the WPA World Artistic Pool in 2003, the number three-ranked player by Trick Shot Magic in 2001, and the 2003 Argentina Artistic Pool champion.  He began performing trick shots in 1989 and currently resides in Buenos Aires, Argentina.&n
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Charles Darling
Charles Darling is the number three-ranked player by Trick Shot Magic in 2002, the 2001 WPA World Artistic Pool champion, and was ranked number two by the WPA World Artistic Pool in 2002.  He began performing trick shots in 1994 and currently resides in Washington, Missouri.
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Bogdan Wolkowski
Bogdan Wolkowski is the 2003 Poland Artistic Pool national champion, ranked number 8 by the WPA World Artistic Pool in 2003, and the 2002 European Trick Shot overall champion.  He began performing trick shots in 1990 and currently resides in Warsaw, Poland.
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Michael Mossin
Michael Mossinn is the 2002 European Artistic Pool Masse champion, the 2002 European Artistic Pool Jump Shots champion, and the 2001 European Artistic Pool Prop Shots champion.  He began performing trick shots in 1994 and currently resides in Moscow, Russia.  
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David Pearson
David Pearson is the 2003 Great Britain Artistic Pool champion and the 2003 World Speed Pool champion and made 30 balls in 1.22 minutes in the Guinness Book of World Records.  He began performing trick shots in 1996 and currently resides in London, England.
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World Championship Pool 2004 Publisher to Sponsor the US Open 9-Ball Championships
World Championship Pool 2004 Publisher to Sponsor the US Open 9-Ball Championships    Buffalo, New York (September 10, 2003)— Jaleco Entertainment, publisher of WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POOL 2004, is the official video game sponsor of the 28th Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship.  The U
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U.S. Open Kicks Off Monday Morning
The U.S. Open is ready to kick off o­n Monday, September 15, 2003, at 11 a.m. and will conclude o­n Sunday, September 21.  This is the 28th annual event, which is being held at the Chesapeake Conference Center in Chesapeake, VA.  Barry Behrman, the promoter for the event, is o&s
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28th Annual U.S. Open Begins
28th Annual U.S. Open Begins By InsidePOOL StaffThe 28th Annual U.S. Open began Round 1 this morning at 11 a.m.  Keith "Earthquake" McCready dealt an 11-0 smackdown to his first opponent and will meet Buddy "The Rifleman" Hall tomorrow.  Eric Durbin of Middleton, OH, arrived t
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Evening Rounds at the 2003 U.S. Open
Evening Rounds at the 2003 U.S. Open By InsidePOOL StaffThe evening rounds have concluded at the 28th Annual U.S. Open.  U.S. Amateur tournament winner James "Shorty" Henson won his match against Rodney Strickland 11-6, while the runner up in that same event, Scott Tollefson, won his first m
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The Earthquake Hits Chesapeake
The Earthquake Hits Chesapeake By InsidePOOL StaffIn the featured match-up in the 3 p.m. round at the U.S. Open, Keith "Earthquake" McCready met Buddy "The Rifleman" Hall o­n the Accu-Stats table.  Both players started off slowly, with several uncharacteristic errors that may have been d
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Day Two of the U.S. Open Winds Down
Day Two of the U.S. Open Winds DownBy InsidePOOL StaffThe second day at the 28th annual U.S. Open has wound down, and things will be gearing up in the future because of Hurricane Isabel.  The Chesapeake Conference Center will be closed o­n Thursday, so play will continue through Wednesda
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Day Three of U.S. Open - One-Loss Bracket Matches
Day Three of U.S. Open - o­ne-Loss Bracket Matches By InsidePOOL StaffEric Durbin is still alive after the afternoon round at the 28th annual U.S. Open.  The Open began last Monday and is scheduled to finish this Sunday, September 21.  Play will be suspended o­n Thursday but res
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Day Three of U.S. Open Ends
Day Three of U.S. Open EndsBy InsidePOOL StaffThe third day of the 28th annual U.S. Open came to a close o­n Wednesday evening, with players and fans alike moving to Q-Master Billiards afterwards for Barry Behrman's "hurricane party."  Winds between 75-95 miles per hour are sweeping
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U.S. Open Back on Track
U.S. Open Back o­n Track By InsidePOOL StaffThe 28th annual U.S. Open is back o­n track here in Chesapeake, VA.  After yesterday's bout with Hurricane Isabel, much of the area is still without power, but the Chesapeake Conference Center is up and running.  Matches began this
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U.S. Open Down to Final 8 in Winners' Bracket
U.S. Open Down to Final 8 in Winners' Bracket By InsidePOOL StaffAfter a long day and night full of action-packed matches, the 28th annual U.S. Open has wound down to its final eight players remaining in the winners' bracket.  The Open began o­n Monday, September 15, and resumed
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Jeremy Jones
Jeremy JonesWhile in high school and working at a pizzeria delivering pizzas in Baytown,TX, a friend and co-worker introduced Jeremy to the game of pool. Then17, he became so fascinated with pool that he began working at a local poolroom to have non-stop access to thegame.Later, Jeremy began play
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Parica to Face Jones in the Finals at the U.S. Open
Parica to Face Jones in the Finals at the U.S. Open By InsidePOOL StaffThe final day of the 28th annual U.S. Open began today at high noon, matching up Jeremy "Double J" Jones with "Earthquake" Keith McCready in the hot seat match and "Rocket" Rodney Morris with Jose Parica for fourth place. 
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Jeremy Jones Wins U.S. Open!
Jeremy Jones Wins U.S. Open! By InsidePOOL StaffIn the single race to 11 that made up the 28th annual U.S. Open finals, Jeremy "Double J" Jones annihilated Jose "The Giant Killer" Parica by the score of 11-4.  The Open began o­n Monday, September 15, and ended this evening around 10 p.m.
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Legends Billiards
Legends Billiards Presents the Houston Open o­n October 4-5Some of the biggest names in pool have and will show up for this o­ne o­n October 4-5, 2003. With a limited field of 128 and a $75 entry fee, $4000 added, and a two-player auction at noon each day, this tournaments fills fast
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Billiards on NPR
Billiards o­n NPR Billiards made an appearance on the National Public Radio site for their show "Studio 360". o­n a recent show, designer Ken Carbone discusses the "design" and appeal of billiards. When you get to the NPR page, click o­n the icon of the headphones next to the seg
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Casino Windsor to Host WPBA Cuetec Cues Canadian Classic
Casino Windsor to Host WPBA Cuetec Cues Canadian Classic Charlotte, NC – Casino Windsor will be the host site of the Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s Cuetec Cues Canadian Classic.  The tournament, the sixth stop o­n the official WPBA tour, will begin Thursday, October 15, 2003
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BILLIARD CLUB NETWORK TO BROADCAST MOSCONI CUP
BILLIARD CLUB NETWORK TO BROADCAST MOSCONI CUP13-Week TV Series Will Help Promote the 2003 Event in Las Vegas  (St. Louis, MO) -- Billiard Club Network has agreed with Matchroom Sport to broadcast the 2002 Mosconi Cup in a 13-week series o­n its partner networks Empire Sports Network, Su
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Scott "The Freezer" Frost
Scott "The Freezer" Frost Visit InsidePOOL for the latest updates from the sport of billiards and pool.
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Jimmy Wetch
Jimmy Wetch Visit InsidePOOL for the latest updates from the sport of billiards and pool.
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George SanSouci
George SanSouci Visit InsidePOOL for the latest updates from the sport of billiards and pool.
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Weekend Activity at the U.S. Open
Weekend Activity at the U.S. Open By InsidePOOL StaffBeginning with eight players in the winners' bracket and sixteen in the o­ne-loss side, the weekend activity has been incredible at the 28th annual U.S. Open.  The story of the afternoon so far has been the match between Keith "Ear
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Rodney Morris
Rodney Morris – USAAge -    32Based -   Hawaii, USANickname -  ‘Rocket’Hobbies -  SurfingYears Playing -  13 yearsAchievements - 1996 US Open Champion, 2001 Sands Regency Champion, Runner-up 2003 Brunswick Pro Players Championship, Runne
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Keith McCready
"Earthquake" Keith McCready Visit InsidePOOL for the latest updates from the sport of billiards and pool.
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Jose Parica
Jose Parica Visit InsidePOOL for the latest updates from the sport of billiards and pool.
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Earthquake in the Final Four at the U.S. Open
Earthquake in the Final Four at the U.S. Open By InsidePOOL StaffIn the featured match-up of this evening's rounds, "Earthquake" Keith McCready and Jose Parica battled it out o­n the televised table at the U.S. Open.  The event began Monday, September 15, and will conclude tomorrow e
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Johnny Archer
Johnny "The Scorpion" ArcherJohnny Archer picked up a pool cue 23 years ago destinedto become o­ne of the sport’s most extraordinary players. His domination as a professional is unquestionable; his resume reads like a dream: five-time Player of the Year, four World 9-Ball championships, U.S.O
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Hopes Rise and Fall After First Day in Women’s World Championship
Hopes Rise and Fall After First Day in Women’s World Championship-Staff, Mr. Tu SportsThe first day of play is now complete at the WPA Women’s World Nine Ball Championships in Taipei, Taiwan. Representatives from the events main sponsor, Amway, watched on as some players had days of great promise
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for February
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for FebruaryCongratulations to James R. Zimmerman of Greenfield, MA  for submitting the wining entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest for the month of December.  The winning caption was, "Earl Strickland, forever the innovator, takes
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Judgment Day Ends at the WPA Women's World Championships
Judgment Day Ends at the WPA Women's World ChampionshipsThe day the cuts are made always comes down to heartbreak and heroics. Twenty-four members of the forty-eight player field in the Amway-sponsored WPA Women’s World nine Ball Championship received their pink slips today while the rest remain
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ACS Nationals Introduces New Divisions in Las Vegas
ACS Nationals Introduces New Divisions in Las VegasThe second edition of American CueSports Alliance (ACS) National 8-Ball Championships moves to the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 10-17, 2006.  With singles divisions open to any amateur player and scotch doubles and t
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Fisher Ousted, Japan Rolls at the WPA Women's World Championship
Fisher Ousted, Japan Rolls at the WPA Women's World ChampionshipOn this first day of the Championship Rounds there were amazing comebacks and the playing contingent from Japan really showed their strength. In the very first match of the day Makiko Takagi of Japan and Meng-Meng Zhou of China kept
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Only Eight Left Standing at the WPA Women's World Championship
Only Eight Left Standing at the WPA Women's World ChampionshipThe sweet sixteen round got underway today at the Amway WPA Women’s World Nine Ball Championship in Taipei. With all eight matches to be played on the television table our first match featured Ga-Young Kim of Korea facing Makiko Tagaki
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Ga-Young Kim Snags WPA Women's World Championship
Ga-Young Kim Snags WPA Women's World ChampionshipNine Ball crowned a new heroine tonight in Taipei, Taiwan. Ga-Young Kim finished  a tough day and even tougher week with three consecutive victories, finally besting another former champion, Shin-Mei Liu, to take the highest honor in the game.
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The Inside POOL Magazine Pool and Billiard Forums Giveaway
The Inside POOL Magazine Pool and Billiard Forums GiveawayPoolDawg.com sponsors pool and billiard forum contestThe Inside POOL Magazine Pool and Billiard Forums Giveaway is a monthly contest where the winners receive shopping sprees from PoolDawg.com and "15 minutes of fame" w
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Hatch Fells Whole Forest on the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour
Hatch Fells Whole Forest on the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorBaldwinsville, NY - Dennis “The Hatchet Man” Hatch won nine matches in a row before reaching the finals, as the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour parked at Michelle’s Billiard Café of Baldwinsville, NY. With a purse of $5,640, th
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Cenna First to Place First on TotalPool 9-Ball Tour
Cenna First to Place First on TotalPool 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorFall River, MA - Rich Cenna took first place as the TotalPool 9-Ball Tour landed at Straight Shooter’s of Fall River, MA. The 11 players that attended the tour’s first stop, held on March 5, battled over the $300 added. The
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Fernandez Releases the Dogs on the J. Pechauer New England A/B Series 9-Ball Tour
Fernandez Releases the Dogs on the J. Pechauer New England A/B Series 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorManchester, CT - Dave Fernandez ran wild March 5, as the J. Pechauer New England A/B Series 9-Ball Tour dropped into World Championship Billiards of Manchester, CT. The stop hosted a field of 22, and
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51 and Counting for Putnam on the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour
51 and Counting for Putnam on the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorCanton, OH - Shawn Putnam was at it again as the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour pulled 54 players into Fiddlestix of Canton, OH. The March 4-5 event paid out a purse of $3,630. Placing first, this was number 51 for Putnam’s run on t
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Kennedy Wins by Landslide on the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour
Kennedy Wins by Landslide on the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tourby Matthew Pingor Bluffton, SC - Tommy Kennedy surpassed the 43-player field to place first as the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour stopped at Parkway Billiard Club of Bluffton, SC. The March 4-5 event saw a purse of $2,
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Barouty, Yednak, and Jehle, the Triumphant Trio on the The Tri-State Tour
Barouty, Yednak, and Jehle, the Triumphant Trio on the The Tri-State Tourby InsidePOOL StaffNew York, NY - Amsterdam Billiards of New York, NY, was flooded with aptitude and expertise as 47 players came out to grab the $1,000 added in the Tri-State Tour’s straight pool competition. Held March 5,
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Cue Masters Billiards
ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Cue Masters BilliardsThe fifteenth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $1,000-added purse and sixty-six players aged from 12 to 65 hosted by owner Bill Kramer at
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Fox Can’t be Caught at Bankshot
Fox Can’t be Caught at Bankshot                 by David A. HanshawBankshot Billiards in Hilliard, Ohio welcomed the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour on March 4th and 5th, featuring 25 players from the Midwest and Canada,
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Fifth and Last IPT Qualification Event Begins
Fifth and Last IPT Qualification Event BeginsThe last International Pool Tour qualification tournament kicked off this morning at House of Billiards in Weert, The Netherlands. Room owner Maurice Houben reported being pleased to host the IPT’s event, having had many large European events here in t
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Sixteen Undefeated Returning Saturday Morning
Sixteen Undefeated Returning Saturday MorningThe fifth and final IPT qualification event is well into its elimination rounds, with 16 unscathed players set to return on Saturday morning as well. House of Billiards in Weert, The Netherlands, is the host location. Vilmos Foldes, a two-time runner-u
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Action Continues at House of Billiards
Action Continues at House of BilliardsThe second round of the winners’-side matches is underway, with four players to return on Sunday undefeated. In the first round of the day, Stefan Cohen bested Marco Vogel in a lopsided match 10-3. Spain’s David Alcaide continues unscathed, bested Marcel Mart
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Winners’-Bracket Final Set Between Takami and Alcaide
Winners’-Bracket Final Set Between Takami and AlcaideDavid Alcaide was the first player to make it through the second winners’ bracket’s round of matches on Saturday at the IPT’s fifth and final qualification event. Held at House of Billiards in Weert, The Netherlands, the event will wrap up Sund
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Alcaide Joins the IPT
Alcaide Joins the IPTThe newest member on the International Pool Tour just became David Alcaide of Spain. The 27-year-old defeated Japan’s Goh Takami 10-5 in the winners’-side final match, being held at House of Billiards in Weert, The Netherlands.After squeaking by in a late-night hill-hill batt
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Peach Rounds out the IPT
Peach Rounds out the IPTDaryl Peach became the 150th member of the International Pool Tour in Weert, The Netherlands, on Sunday, March 12. He had a long, uphill battle throughout the day, but in the end, he was one of the happiest men in the country.After losing a hill-hill nailbiter to David Alc
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Player Field Bows at Siljee’s Feet on he Tri-State 9-Ball Tour
Player Field Bows at Siljee’s Feet on he Tri-State 9-Ball Tourby Matthew Pingor Clifton, NJ, was brimming with cue sport wisdom as Clifton Billiards hosted the Tri-State 9-Ball Tour, March 11. The $500-added event drew a field of 19 players, 18 of whom fell victim to Jerry Siljee. The r
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Anderson Mounts Another Trophy on the CNY 9-Ball Tour
Anderson Mounts Another Trophy on the CNY 9-Ball TourBy Matthew Pingor Binghamton, NY - Travis Anderson made a mark in history as he took down 36 of the 37-player field that converged on Binghamton, NY, for the CNY 9-Ball tour. Congregating at Billairds Lounge, the March 11-12 event distributed a
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Labonte Finds Victory Around the Bend on the J. Pechauer New England A/B 9-Ball Tour
Labonte Finds Victory Around the Bend on the J. Pechauer New England A/B 9-Ball Tourby Matthew Pingor Chelmsford, MA - Randy Labonte was unstoppable March 11-12 as the J. Pechauer New England A/B 9-Ball tour parked at Country Club USA of Chelmsford, MA. Lighting the fire that propelled Labonte ab
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Davis Dictates In York on the Blaze 9-Ball Tour
Davis Dictates In York on the Blaze 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorYork, PA - Ivory Billiards, of York, PA, was proud to host Mike Davis’s first place success on the Blaze 9-Ball Tour. March 12 saw a field of 32 radiate the room’s 27 tables with more energy than Three Mile Island. That was no surpri
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Hatch Sharpest in New York on the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour
Hatch Sharpest in New York on the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorRotterdam, NY - Appending his second consecutive win on the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour, was none other than Dennis “Hatchet Man” Hatch. A field of 32 players came out to tour director Mike Zuglan’s Pro-Billiards of Rotte
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qball promotions, Inc. to be at Super Billiards Expo 2006 in Booth L5
qball promotions, Inc. to be at Super Billiards Expo 2006 in Booth L5Sarasota, Florida - Mar 15, 2006 - qball promotions, Inc. will be signing up players and operators for the Cujoroho Challenge Series™ May 16-19, 2006 at the Alan Hopkins Super Billiards Expo in Valley Forge, PA. 
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Seyberts.com Splashes into UPA Mens Pool Scene
Seyberts.com Splashes into UPA Mens Pool Scene Seyberts .com, one of the most famous internet billiard supply stores existing, will be entering the world of mens pro pool and television via ESPN. Seyberts.com is one of the main sponsors of the US Pro Tour Championships and also the title spo
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The American CueSports Alliance Announces 5 New Stops
The American CueSports Alliance Announces 5 New StopsThe American CueSports Alliance is pleased to announce five new stops on the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour:March 18-19 – Greenfield’s Pool & Sports Bar – Lakewood, CO - $1,000 added 8-Ball(Todd Grosvenor – Tel. 303-989-9820)April 8-
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Gabriels Open at the Super Billiards Expo Begins!
Gabriels Open at the Super Billiards Expo Begins!The Super Billiards Expo began on Thursday, March 16, and the Gabriels Open 8-Ball Professional Players Championship brought 60 pros out to compete in the $20,000-added event. Surprisingly, no Filipino players made it to this tournament, but there
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Gabriels Open Goes to Hatch
Gabriels Open Goes to HatchDennis “The Hatchet Man” Hatch bested a field of 59 others to win the Gabriels Open 8-Ball Professional Players Championship, held at the Super Billiards Expo in Valley Forge, PA. Hatch, 35, has not won a championship event since 1998 but is a frequent face in the winne
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McDermott All American Tour at Rich's Roadhouse
McDermott All American Tour at Rich's RoadhouseThe sixteenth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) – titled “March Madness” - featured a $500-added purse and seventeen players hosted by owner David VanMatre and director Mike Brubaker
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McDermott All American Tour at Greenfield’s Pool & Sports Bar
McDermott All American Tour at Greenfield’s Pool & Sports BarThe seventeenth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $1,000-added purse and fifty-six players hosted by owner Todd Grosvenor and director Gary Holdren at Gr
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The National Pool Series
The National Pool Series  In today’s competitive world, there are a number of venues for athletes in just about any sport compete amongst themselves and against others at various levels of competition and expertise. However, it does not seem to be that way in Billiards.  The Billiards p
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Final Stan James Stop Underway in Valleyfield, Quebec
Final Stan James Stop Underway in Valleyfield, QuebecAn extremely tough field has come to Dooly’s Billiards in Valleyfield, Quebec to compete in the final leg of the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball tour. Tour points leader Edwin Montal of Calgary was over to the one-loss side early by John Morra an
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Sunday, Bloody Sunday at the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball final in Valleyfield
Sunday, Bloody Sunday at the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball final in ValleyfieldSunday at the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball final in Valleyfield, Qubec began with twelve men still in the hunt. This stop, sponsored by Stan James Bookmakers, Simonis Billiard Cloth, Aramith Billiard Balls and Canada
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Pinegar Picks off Viking Event
Pinegar Picks off Viking EventViking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Galesburg, ILby InsidePOOL Staff The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour stopped in Galesburg, IL, the weekend of March 25-26. A total of 61 players, including 9 women and juniors, converged on Billiards on Main, but it was Jon Pinegar who came out o
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Birkett Takes Stop 18 on All American Tour
Birkett Takes Stop 18 on All American TourThe eighteenth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $500-added purse and forty-two players (including three women) hosted by owner Terry Anderson at Miller Time Billiards in Daven
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2006 Challenge the Stars
2006 Challenge the Stars"Play the Pros" scheduled for May 16 in Las Vegas Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] and the Billiard Education Foundation [BEF] will host the annual Challenge the Stars Benefit in conjunction with the BCA National 8-Ball Cham
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Sudden Death 7-Ball Begins in Baltimore
Sudden Death 7-Ball Begins in Baltimore By InsidePOOL StaffEight of the finest players in the world were invited to Baltimore, MD, to compete in the Sudden Death 7-Ball event at the ESPNZone, presented by Billiards International, Ltd.  The morning and afternoon rounds have ended, leavin
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Archer Wins Sudden Death 7-Ball
Archer Wins Sudden Death 7-Ball By InsidePOOL StaffThe o­ne-day Sudden Death 7-Ball event by Billiards International, Ltd., held at the ESPNZone in Baltimore, MD, ended in a triumph for Johnny Archer with his win over Thorsten Hohmann in the finals.  Archer defeated Hohmann, who is the r
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Mike Massey Wins Trick Shot Magic Competition
Mike Massey Wins Trick Shot Magic Competition By InsidePOOL StaffFrom October 1-2, 2003, eight of the finest world-class trick shot artists contested for the $25,000 first-place prize at the Trick Shot Magic competition at the ESPNZone in Baltimore, MD.  Mike Massey emerged victorious over A
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NJ State 14.1 Championship Boils Down to Final Four
NJ State 14.1 Championship Boils Down to Final Four By Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Staff WriterDespite a dwindling influence over the American game of pocket billiards, the discipline of 14.1 continuous, commonly referred to as straight pool, has found a home this weekend at Comet Billiards in Parsippa
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Hohmann Claims NJ State Straight Pool Championship
Hohmann Claims NJ State Straight Pool Championship By Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Staff WriterGerman sensation and reigning World 9-Ball Champion Thorsten Hohmann took top honors at the Second Annual New Jersey State Straight Pool Championship o­n Sunday night, winning the extended final match 200-
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BCA Instructors Never Stop Learning
BCA Instructors Never Stop Learning (Colorado Springs, CO)  Getting to the top is o­ne thing; staying there is another. Regardless of your field of expertise, continuing education is a vital component of any successful career or business organization. To ensure the continued quality that
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BEF Scholarship Applications Available Online
BEF Scholarship Applications Available o­nline  (Colorado Springs, CO) The application for the 2003-2004 Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) Academic Scholarships is now available o­nline at the BCA website. Applications can also be downloaded from www.scholarships.com and www.schola
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World Summit of Pool Webcast
World Summit of Pool Webcast MANHATTAN, NY -  October 11-12, 2003 -  www.worldpool.com, a web-based website company, will be presenting for the first time a LIVE high-speed telecast of  the WORLD SUMMIT OF POOL.  This professional 9-ball tournament will be held at Amsterdam Bi
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2003 U. S. OPEN 9-BALL ON PAY-PER-VIEW
2003 U. S. OPEN 9-BALL o­n PAY-PER-VIEW Four Feature Matches Uncut and Commercial Free with Extra Tournament Highlights and MoreThe 28th Annual U S Open 9-Ball Championship is available o­n pay-per-view, beginning October 12, 2003. A four-match package including the semi-final and finals
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Viking Photo Contest Winner
Viking Photo Contest Winner  The winner for the Viking Cues Photo Caption contest is Jim Fries of San Marcos, California.  Congratulations Jim! Jim has won a Viking Cue retailing between $300-$400 and a o­ne-year subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine.  The winning caption was: "I
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Corr Wins NY State Championships
Corr Wins NY State Championships Karen Corr successfully defended her 2002 New York State Championship title during the weekend of October 4-5, 2003, against Kim Shaw in finals finish that mimicked the 2002 finals. Shaw put Corr o­n the left side of the chart in a previous hill-hill matc
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McCready and Rhee Repeat on the Falcon Cue Tour
McCready and Rhee Repeat o­n the Falcon Cue Tour By Andy LincolnThe Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour visited the Rockville, MD, Champions Billiards Café o­n October 4-5, 2003, for Stop #14. This was another $2,000-added event made possible by the host room Champions and Falcon Cues. There were 56 o
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Fujairah Tournament Begins
Fujairah Tournament Begins The festivities have begun in Fujairah! The World Classic Billiards event kicked off last night with local youth dancers and choirs interspersed with music provided by a military band. With His Highness Shaikh Saleh Bin Muhammad Al Sharqi in attendance along with 
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Top Ranked Reyes and Bustamante Go Hill Hill on PPV
Top Ranked Reyes and Bustamante Go Hill Hill o­n PPV Pool's o­nly Uncut and Commercial-Free TV Programming  In o­ne of the more exciting and skillfully played matches from the 2003 U S Open 9-Ball Championship, top ranked Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante go to Hill-Hill o
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Fujairah Tournament Down to 16 Players
Fujairah Tournament Down to 16 PlayersThe 2003 World Classic Billiards event in Fujairah began competition o­n Wednesday night and the usual stars shone through the first round. This single elimination tournament means that every match is critical as a single loss marks the end of the tournam
Directory: March 2006
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Fujairah Down to Four
Fujairah Down to Four The World Classic Billiards Tournament in Fujairah has now seen all but four players eliminated from action.  But what a great four are left!  Current WPA World Champion Thorsten Hohmann of Germany, 2002 Player of the Year Francisco Bustamante of the Phillipines, h
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Reyes Bests Bustamante
Reyes Bests BustamanteEFREN "Bata" Reyes outclassed Filipino compatriot Francisco "Django" Bustamante, 13-4, Saturday to win the 2003 World Classic Billiards 9-Ball tournament and bag 12,000 dollars (about 650,000 pesos) in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Reyes and Bustamante, the 1-2 punch
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Fury World Summit Continues
Santos Sambajon and Parica continued their winning ways in the Fury World Summit of Pool 9-ball tournament at the Amsterdam Billiards in Manhattan, New York City. The 43-year-old North Torrance, California-based Sambajon outplayed Evan Broxmeyer, 11-1, and will next face Frankie Hernandez, who be
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Fury World Summit Field Narrows to 12
Fury World Summit Field Narrows to 12 By Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Staff WriterThe swank Amsterdam Billiards in Manhattan can now add the swagger of four men left in the winners' bracket to the atmosphere going into the Saturday evening session of the Fury World Summit of Pool. The landmark UPA e
Directory: March 2006
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Regent Sports Signs Mike Massey
Regent Sports introduces the signing of Billiards Legend Mike Massey to endorse their new line of high end slate billiard tables.The new line of slate billiard tables will be sold under the Halex and A.G. Spalding & Brothers brands.  In addition to the high quality these tables offer, a
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Pickle Claims JOB Billiards Viking 9-Ball Event
 The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour made a stop at JOB Billiards in Nashville, TN, over the weekend of October 11-12, 2003, and drew 41 fine local players out to compete.  This $1,000-added stop saw regular Bobby Pickle in the winners’ circle after a defeat of John Reese in the finals. &nb
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Viking 9-Ball Tour at Bankshot Billiards in Columbus
Bankshot Billiards in Columbus, OH, was host to the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour the weekend of October 11-12, 2003.  Bringing in a field of 45, this 8-ball event saw Jamie “Gummy Bear” McWhorter defeating John Maki in the finals.One of the newest rooms in Columbus, Bankshot Billiards’ owner Don R
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Archer Wins Fury World Summit
By InsidePOOL StaffJohnny “The Scorpion” Archer defeated Santos Sambajon, Jr., at the Fury World Summit of Pool in a stunning final match that ended 13-3.  The event, which ran from October 8-12, 2003, saw 68 excellent players visit Amsterdam Billiards East in New York, NY, to vie for the fi
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Brand New Mosconi Cup Site Starts Today!
Brand New Mosconi Cup Site Starts Today!Matchroom Sport announces that www.mosconicup.com , the official o­nline home of the 2003 Mosconi Cup, is now up and running. With the tournament taking place for the first time o­n U.S. soil, the site will be your first port of call for news, resul
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Midwest Billiard Expo/Open Kicks Off Today
Midwest Billiard Expo/Open Kicks Off Today By InsidePOOL StaffThe Midwest Billiard Expo/Open began today at the beautiful Pheasant Run Resort just outside of Chicago, IL.  There are tournaments galore for amateur players, and both the 8-ball and 9-ball division have been filled to capacity.&
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Midwest Billiard Expo Continues
Midwest Billiard Expo Continues By InsidePOOL StaffThe second day of the Midwest Billiard Expo/Open is winding down at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL.  There are many excellent custom cue makers present at this event.  Pictured is a row of Keith Josey's fine handiwork.&n
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Brandon Ashcraft Aces Men's 9-Ball Division
Brandon Ashcraft Aces Men's 9-Ball Division By InsidePOOL StaffIn the men's 9-ball finals this afternoon, Brandon Ashcraft of Michigan went through the winners' bracket undefeated to best Duane Tuula of Illinois.  In the ladies' 9-ball event, Amy Latzko defeated Tammie J
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Predator Pro Open Whittled Down to 16
Predator Pro Open Whittled Down to 16 By Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Staff WriterThe UPA swung south for its last tour stop this calendar year to The Pool Room in Marietta, GA, for the Predator Pro Open this week, and 48 players thick with an established cast started their trek Thursday. With 16 seeded
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Parica and Wiseman Alone Unbeaten; Archer Lurks in Atlanta
Parica and Wiseman Alone Unbeaten; Archer Lurks in Atlanta By Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Staff WriterWhile October’s chill has crept into the nights of Georgia, Atlanta’s fire burns brightly tonight. Johnny Archer is The Pool Room’s house pro in nearby Marietta, and since losing his first match Thursd
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Jones and Sergent Big Winners at Midwest Billiard Expo/Open
Jones and Sergent Big Winners at Midwest Billiard Expo/Open By InsidePOOL StaffThe Midwest Billiard Expo/Open, which was held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL, concluded this evening with Tammie Jones and Jeff Sergent the winners of the 8-ball divisions.  The event began o&
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Archer Claims Second Straight UPA Tour Win for Home Fans
Archer Claims Second Straight UPA Tour Win for Home Fans By Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Staff WriterWith nine straight wins o­n the o­ne-loss side and a thrilling final comeback victory over Jose Parica, Johnny Archer brought family, friends, and fans at The Pool Room in Marietta, GA, to their
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Mosconi Cup 2003 Teams Announced
Mosconi Cup 2003 Teams Announced After nine highly successful years in the UK, the Mosconi Cup is all set to make its stateside debut when it  takes place from December 18-21, 2003, at the MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas.Promoters Matchroom Sport can now announce the two teams for what is pool&
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Tokyo 9-Ball 2003 – The WPA World Tour Finals
Tokyo 9-Ball 2003 – The WPA World Tour Finals IBC is pleased to announce that preparations are underway for the 2003 edition of the Tokyo 9-Ball Tournament, where 32 of the best pool players will compete for the title of WPA World Tour Champion.  The event represents the climax of the first
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10-Ball Ring Game Invitational
10-Ball Ring Game Invitational Playing off an idea by Grady Mathews and Greg Sullivan, Southern Billiards in Starkville, Mississippi, will be holding a 10-ball progressive ring game tournament this Saturday night, October 25, 2003, as part of its 13th Annual Fall Follies Tournaments.  The ri
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Press Release from "The Players Tournament I"
Press Release from "The Players Tournament I" Rick Breden of Right Action Management released the following statement at 12:30 p.m. EST o­n Thursday, October 23, 2003.  Many of you realize that "The Players Tournament I" could be the greatest event in billiard history. This event wi
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2003 StanJames.com World Pool League Starts Today
2003 StanJames.com World Pool League Starts Today With six of the world's top shooters gathered in Warsaw, Poland, the sixth annual running of the Matchroom Sport-promoted StanJames.com World Pool League commences this afternoon with three best-of-ten-racks round robin matches.With a US $50,0
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Hohmann Flattens Ortmann at World Pool League
Hohmann Flattens Ortmann at World Pool League First Session ResultsThorsten Hohmann (Ger)  6 - 4  Oliver Ortmann (Ger) Hui-kai Hsia (TPE)  8 - 2  Tony Drago (Mal)Efren Reyes (Phi)  6 - 4  Rodney Morris (USA)  World Champion Thorsten Hohmann took the first points
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Hsai the Star of the World Pool League
Hsai the Star of the World Pool League First Session ResultsHui-kai Hsia (TPE)  6 - 4  Thorsten Hohmann (Ger)Tony Drago (Mal)  5 - 5  Efren Reyes (Phi)Rodney Morris (USA)  6 - 4  Oliver Ortmann (Ger) It was superior breaking power that ultimately told as 28-year-old
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Morris Takes League Title
Morris Takes League Title Rodney Morris (USA)  8 - 3 Thorsten Hohmann (Ger)The Semi-FinalsThorsten Hohmann (Ger)  8 - 4  Efren Reyes (Phi) Rodney Morris (USA)  8 - 6  Hui-kai Hsia (TPE)32 year-old Hawaiian Rodney Morris cemented a terrific weekend in Warsaw as he took the
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Farrell Last Man Standing at 10-Ball Invitational
Run by owner RH Gilmer, known as "The Professor," the event later than originally planned because a rainstorm delayed Hager, who came from San Antonio, TX.  However, the event kicked off at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday evening.  Starting at $50 a man, Basavich was the first to fa
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Davis Regains Control of Falcon Tour
Davis Regains Control of Falcon Tour By InsidePOOL StaffWith a victory in the finals over Pooky Rasmeloungon, Maryland's Mike Davis regained control of the Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour this weekend.  Sixty-six top players came out to Orange Ball Billiards in Rockville, MD, to the $3,000-added
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Abbink Repeats on Michigan 9-Ball Tour
Abbink Repeats o­n Michigan 9-Ball Tour By InsidePOOL StaffAfter her awesome win the month prior at the inaugural event of the J. Pechauer Michigan Women's 9-Ball Tour, Rachael Abbink was back in action at their second stop.  The tour attracted 29 women, with Abbink defeating Alice R
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Pat McNally Delivers at NE Players Tour
Pat McNally Delivers at NE Players Tour A field of 50 pool enthusiast made their way to Drexeline Billiard Club in Drexel Hill, PA, to participate in Tour Stop #13.  The single day of action started at 12:00 p.m. with many new arrivals making an early mark.  Scott Freeman, Samuel Quinzi
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Souquet Escapes to Win in Aruba
Souquet Escapes to Win in Aruba Ralf Souquet won the IBC World Tour 9-Ball event o­n the Caribbean island of Aruba. The final match between Souquet and Terukazu Mukai of Japan saw Souquet take an early 4-0 lead in the race-to11 finals, o­nly to see that lead deteriorate to a double-hill p
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McDERMOTT CUE PROMISES MORE
McDERMOTT CUE PROMISES MORE MENOMONEE FALLS, WI. – October 28, 2003: McDermott Cue Manufacturing Inc. is promising to have the strongest warranty in the cue industry. The new promise will help protect buyers against a pool cue’s worst enemy - warpage.Since 1994, McDermott has offered their c
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Canadian 20K-24 at Pool Paradise
Canadian 20K-24 at Pool ParadiseBy Willy HermozaKenny Chen was our host for this 20K-24 stop in Kitchener , Waterloo . The strong field of 43 players at Pool Paradise made this event full of hill-hill matches.  We all had a real good time, tables played well and it was kept to a one day even
Directory: April 2006
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Davis Earns Rights to New Nickname
Davis Earns Rights to New NicknameEgg Harbor, NJ / Blaze 9-Ball Tourby Matthew PingorMike Davis earned the honor of receiving a new nickname when he placed first amid a 46-player field at the Blaze 9-Ball Tour’s April 2, stop. Dropping in at Atlantic City Billiards Club of Egg Harbor, NJ, the ext
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Forsyth Keeps First in His Sights
Forsyth Keeps First in His SightsYorkville, NY / CNY 9-Ball Tourby Matthew Pingor Hippo’s House of Billiards was busy as a field of 36 players came out for the April 1-2, stop of the CNY 9-Ball tour. Surpassing all, Jim Forsyth went after the $1,700-added with gusto as he took first place in
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Hernandez Holds Down the Fort
Hernandez Holds Down the FortJ. Pechauer New England 9-Ball / Abington, MAby Matthew Pingor Dave Hernandez kept up his money–placing profile April 1-2, as the J. Pechauer New England 9-Ball tour dropped in to Cue Sports Café of Abington, MA. This stop offered over $500 in prize money and fea
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Kennedy Rocks in Tennessee
Kennedy Rocks in TennesseeJ. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Sevierville, TNby InsidePOOL StaffTour director Tommy Kennedy snapped off yet another first-place finish on the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour. Held the weekend of April 1-2 at Sevierville Billiard Club in Sevierville, TN,
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Canadian 20K-25 at Dunlop Billiards Results
Canadian 20K-25 at Dunlop Billiards ResultsBy: Willy HermozaBrian Bedford and son Cory hosted the 20K-25 tour stop at Dunlop Billiards in Barrie, Ontario.  This event had a good mix of 50 handicapped players and due to the nature of handicaps it was pushed true in one day as well for the rel
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Keith Cleans House on the J. Pechauer New England 9-Ball Series
Keith Cleans House on the J. Pechauer New England 9-Ball SeriesJ. Pechauer New England 9-Ball Series / North Providence, RI by Matthew Pingor Taking his chances in the J. Pechauer New England 9-Ball Series, Mike Keith iced the cake of his weekend when he placed first at the April 9, eve
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2006 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo
2006 International Billiard & Home Recreation ExpoHouston, TXBased on the numbers released on the final day of its annual April Expo, the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) has learned that a smaller crowd can be a good thing … when it translates into equal—or better—volume sales for exhibito
Directory: April 2006
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American Academy of Cue Art (AACA)
American Academy of Cue Art (AACA)After the 2006 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo wound down on Saturday, acclaimed cue maker Richard Black invited members of the industry to his lovely home in Humble, TX, for the first meeting of the American Academy of Cue Art (AACA). Media, cu
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Barrett Takes Win in North Florida
Barrett Takes Win in North FloridaKBP Adrenaline North Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Jacksonville, FLby Kay HigginsThe premiere poolroom of Bankshots Billiards in Jacksonville, FL, hosted the sixth stop for the KBP Adrenaline North Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour April 9, 2006. Lots of new faces join
Directory: April 2006
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Championship Goes to Ussery on the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour
Championship Goes to Ussery on the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball TourJ. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Atlanta, GAby InsidePOOL StaffInsidePOOL Magazine’s 2005 Amateur Player of the Year has done it again, taking off the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour’s championship event April
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Brannen Back on Top of Hunter Classics Amateur Women’s Tour
Brannen Back on Top of Hunter Classics Amateur Women’s TourHunter Classics Amateur Women’s Tour / Lake Jackson, TXby InsidePOOL Staff Lisa Brannen showed up in the winners’ circle once again, besting a 43-player field on the Hunter Classics Amateur Women’s Tour the weekend of April 8-9. The
Directory: April 2006
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Yogee’s
ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Yogee’s  The nineteenth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $1,000-added purse and forty-two players hosted by owner Toby Faas at Yogee’s in Roseburg, Oregon
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The International Pool Tour Announces Gorina as the Official Cloth of the IPT
The International Pool Tour Announces Gorina as the Official Cloth of the IPTApril 12, 2006(CHICAGO, IL,) The International Pool Tour is proud to announce that Gorina S.A. has been chosen to manufacture and supply Official IPT Cloth.  This announcement comes after months of the IPT testing d
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BCA Board of Directors Update
BCA Board of Directors UpdateElections conclude, Committee volunteers soughtColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] released the official results of its 2006 Board of Directors elections, following its general membership meeting at the International Billiard &
Directory: April 2006
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Florida Pro Tour Kicks Off
Florida Pro Tour Kicks Offby Rick DavisThe second stop of the Florida Pro Tour saw a huge opening at Player’s Billiards in Melbourne, FL. The event had a full field of players and had to turn away those on a waiting list in order to not run over the 64-player cap. A wide array of entrants from lo
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Florida Pro Tour Field Narrows to 16
Florida Pro Tour Field Narrows to 16by Rick DavisPlay continued on Saturday as the field wound its way down to the top 16 players. The winners’-side matches formed early as those on the one-loss side had a long road ahead. On the winners’ side for Sunday is Richie Richeson, who, after defeating H
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Scorpion Comes Back to Sting Lion to Win SML 9-Ball Open Championship
Scorpion Comes Back to Sting Lion to Win SML 9-Ball Open Championship Calgary AB – In a morning matchup on the final day of competition, Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan maintained his undefeated streak by downing Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer 11-2. Pagulayan advanced to the final while Archer moved
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Florida Pro Tour Sunday Afternoon Update
Florida Pro Tour Sunday Afternoon Updateby Rick DavisSunday’s play of the Florida Pro Tour saw the top 16 continue to fight their way to the money. On the winners’ side, Sparkey Ferrell defeated Richie Richeson, and Dave Broxson defeated Walter Blacker. At the same time, Carlos Viera defeated Den
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Ussery Wins Florida Pro Tour Event
Ussery Wins Florida Pro Tour Eventby Rick DavisAs the afternoon moved along, the remaining top eight players clashed as everyone inched closer to the finals. On the winners’ side of the bracket, Gabe Owen took control of Carlos Viera, besting him 8-3, while Dave Broxson defeated Sparkey Ferrell 8
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Katrina Survivors Benefit
ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Katrina Survivors BenefitThe twentieth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $500-added purse and thirty-two players hosted by the Gulf Coast Billiards Association
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Gospel Trick Shot Show with RACK Team in August 2006
Gospel Trick Shot Show with RACK Team in August 2006Some of the billiard industry’s top stars will be coming together on August 4-5,2006 in Cortland, New York to entertain and share their Christian faith.  The Gospel Trick Shot Show will include amazing trick shots, inspirational music, and
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Canadian 20K-26 at Bigwigs Billiards Results
Canadian 20K-26 at Bigwigs Billiards Resultsby Willy HermozaSemana Santa (Easter week) was fabulous at Newmarquet, Ontario………. 52 players graced the stop and we have a new winner at the podium. Ken Botham, Rob Blair, Jim Martin, Lynn Laronde and Bigwigs family where at their best providing c
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WPBA Elimination Rounds Begin
WPBA Elimination Rounds Begin by InsidePOOL StaffThe elimination rounds began earlier Friday afternoon at the WPBA 2006 Brunswick San Diego Classic, held at Alpine Casino in San Diego, CA. A top field of 64 players turned out for this eventIt was a big night for Leslie Anne Rodgers (pictured
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IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship Qualifier Schedule
IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship Qualifier ScheduleThe complete schedule for the IPT North American Open now availableThe International Pool Tour is the only true "open" tour in the history of the sport. Any person, of any age, man or woman, from any country, can play in our
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WPBA Enters Single-Elimination
WPBA Enters Single-Eliminationby Mark MargarettenHighlighted in one of Saturday’s one-loss side matches was a tough hill-hill showdown between Helena Thornfeldt and Tiffany Nelson that saw them tied up at 2, 3, 5, and 8 games apiece before Nelson ran out to win a match that showcased her aggressi
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Third Florida Pro Tour Stop Begins
Third Florida Pro Tour Stop Beginsby Rick DavisThe third stop of the Florida Pro Tour began at Stroker’s Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL, with an eager crowd of spectators and 66 players competing for their share of the purse. Originally announced as limited to 64 players, the event was opened as in
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Top 16 Begin Sunday’s Florida Pro Tour Matches
Top 16 Begin Sunday’s Florida Pro Tour Matchesby Rick DavisPlay continued on the Florida Pro Tour Saturday night until the top 16 were established. The winners’ side matches for Sunday shaped up to be Rodney Morris/ Dave Broxson, Jason Kirkwood/ Richie Richeson, Dennis Hatch/Carlos Viera and Mich
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McDermott Handcrafted Cues Names Hampton Ridge Billiards "2005 Distributor of the Year"
McDermott Handcrafted Cues Names Hampton Ridge Billiards "2005 Distributor of the Year"MENOMONEE FALLS, WI.—March 24, 2006. McDermott Handcrafted Cues today announced Hampton Ridge Billiards of West Virginia as 2005 Distributor of the Year. The criteria for selection include measurement
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McDermott Handcrafted Cues Announces the Sport Performance Clothing Collection by Adidas
McDermott Handcrafted Cues Announces the Sport Performance Clothing Collection by AdidasMENOMONEE FALLS, WI.—April 21, 2006. McDermott Handcrafted Cues announced today the Sport Performance Clothing Collection by Adidas. The Collection consists of ClimaLite Athletic Polo’s, ClimaProof Windshirts
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Final Four Go into Sunday
Final Four Go into SundayThe WPBA 2006 San Diego Classic has whittled from 64 to its final 4 players going into Sunday’s matches. The event, held at the Viejas Casino in Alpine, CA, will end today.In the first round of the new single-elimination final 16 format, See the tournament chartIn other a
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Four Remain in the Winners’ Bracket on Florida Pro Tour
Four Remain in the Winners’ Bracket on Florida Pro Tourby Rick DavisPlay on Sunday started with most players being cautious of the fast tables. “Rocket” Rodney Morris faced off with Dave “The Red Rocket” Broxson on the winners’ side. Morris said, “The table was very confusing because it was ten t
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Kelly Fisher Repeats Win at San Diego Classic
Kelly Fisher Repeats Win at San Diego Classicby InsidePOOL StaffAfter a tough day of single elimination on Saturday, only four players returned to Sunday’s matches at the Viejas Casino in Alpine, CA. The 2006 San Diego Classic was in its final day, and all of the matches were taped by ESPN.See th
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Hatch Wins Florida Pro Event Double-Hill
Hatch Wins Florida Pro Event Double-Hillby Rick DavisThe top eight left in the Florida Pro Tour’s third stop at Strokers Billiards saw a frenzy of action as the players inched closer to the big payout. Michael “The Hitman” Destafano faced off against Robb Saez, in a match where Saez took control
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Nelson Takes a Tampa Win
Nelson Takes a Tampa WinKBP Tiger Florida Ladies Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Tampa, FLby KBP Staff Fatso’s Billiards in Tampa, FL, hosted the four stop on the KBP Tiger Florida Ladies Amateur 9-Ball Tour on April 22, with 13 participating in the one-day $300 event.  Amanda Davidson (formerly
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20K-27 results at Raxx Billiards
20K-27 results at Raxx Billiardsby Willy HermozaOnce again we held our stop at The Raxx in Brampton, it was a rainy day and some new faces where there.  Points leaders Scott McDonald and Rob Brandenburg from the 8+ bracket didn’t miss the stop.  This is a neck to neck point’s race betwe
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Nite Hawk
Lucky 21 Goes to LouieMcDermott All-American Tour / Portland, ORby InsidePOOL StaffThe McDermott All-American Tour made a stop at Nite Hawk in Portland, OR, the weekend of April 21-23, hosting a $1,000-added event. Former professional Dan Louie of Mercer Island, WA, made an undefeated march throu
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3rd Annual Brunswick Metro Korea International Championships
3rd Annual Brunswick Metro Korea International Championships Some of the world's greatest stars are back in Korea once again for the 3rd Annual Brunswick Metro Korea International Championships. The event takes place at Koryo Hotel in Bucheon-Seoul April 24-28,2006. Returning champion M
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Lewis Takes the Win
Lewis Takes the WinKBP Central Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Tampa, FLby Kay Higgins  Young gun Josh Lewis came out ahead of a 37-player field for the KBP Central Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour. This one-day, $500-added event saw a lot of talent come out to Fatso’s Billiards in Tampa, FL,
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International Pool Tour News
International Pool Tour NewsDear IPT Supporter:The IPT has undergone incredible growth over the last few months. Building a profitable international pool tour is a huge undertaking. It takes a tremendous commitment in financial resources, manpower, and time. Something of this magnitude does not h
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Krah Captures the Win
Krah Captures the WinBlaze 9-Ball Tour / West Hempstead, NYby InsidePOOL StaffThe Blaze 9-Ball Tour made its way to Raxx Billiards Bar & Grill in West Hempstead, NY, the weekend of April 22-23. Thirty-four players came out to the event—players such as Matt Krah, Mike Davis, Danny “Kid Delicio
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Billiard Club Network Expands Cable TV Distribution
Billiard Club Network Expands Cable TV DistributionBilliard Club network is proud to announce the expansion of its regional cable TV coverage for Billiard Club television. Premiering May 2, 2006, BCn will begin a weekly broadcasting schedule on Cox Sport Television, a regional sports TV network b
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BCA Partners with the Boys & Girls Club
BCA Partners with the Boys & Girls Club  Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) has joined forces with local the Boys & Girls Club of America to bring billiards to the youth of Colorado Springs, with an eye toward going national. The Boys & Girls Club of th
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Viking Cue Photo Caption Winners
Viking Cue Photo Caption Winners Congratulations to our latest Viking Cue Photo Caption Contest winners!  Both winners will receive a $300-400 Viking Cue and a o­ne-year subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine.  The first winner is Dee Sands of Auburn, Alabama.  Dee submitted the
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Owen Double-Dips Neldner on the Midwest 9-Ball Tour
Owen Double-Dips Neldner o­n the Midwest 9-Ball Tour By InsidePOOL StaffGabe Owen of Tulsa, OK, double-dipped Daniel Neldner in the finals of the Midwest 9-Ball Tour to take top honors.  Owen, who was the runner-up in the 2003 Music City Open at JOB Billiards in Nashville, TN, is o­n
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Nevel On Target in Viking Tour
Nevel o­n Target in Viking Tour By InsidePOOL StaffLarry Nevel, the reigning Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Champion, won their latest stop the weekend of November 1-2, 2003, defeating Marco Marquez twice in the finals.  This $5,000-added stop, which took place in Palatine, IL, drew 53 regional
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BCA Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations
BCA Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations Stage and screen actor Jerry Orbach to preside over 2004 induction ceremony Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) is seeking nominations for the 2004 BCA Hall of Fame ballot. The BCA Hall of Fame honors outstanding people whose compe
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Karen Corr
Winner of the 2003 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship, the 2003 BCA Open 9-Ball Championship, and the 2002 WPBA Nationals.  A native of Ireland, she now resides in Feasterville, Pennsylvania. Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news from the sport of billiards and pool.
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Jeanette Lee
Jeanette LeeEverybody knows who Jeanette Lee is. After all, she is perhaps the most widely recognized pool player ever in the public eye. She has been featured o­n ESPN, “The David Letterman Show,” HBO’s “Arliss,” “Hard Copy,” People Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and many other shows and publicat
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Allison Fisher
Winner of the 2002 International Tournament of Champions, a three-time World Champion, and seven-time Player of the Year.  A native of England, she currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news from the sport of billiards and pool.
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Helena Thornfeldt
Winner of the 2002 U.S. Open Championship, the 2003 San Diego Classic runner-up, and WPBA ranked number three.  A native of Sweden, she currently resides in Villa Rica, Georgia. Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news from the sport of billiards and pool.
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Jeanette Lee Wins First Match at International Tournament of Champions
Jeanette Lee Wins First Match at International Tournament of Champions By InsidePOOL StaffThe International Tournament of Champions began earlier this evening at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.  In the first round, Jeanette Lee defeated Karen Corr two matches in a row to go o&
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Fisher Defeats Thornfeldt in Second Match at International Tournament of Champions
Fisher Defeats Thornfeldt in Second Match at International Tournament of Champions By InsidePOOL StaffIn the second match at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT, Allison Fisher defeated Helena Thornfeldt in a solid two sets to advance to the finals against Jeanette Lee.Currently ranked numbe
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Jeanette Lee Crowned Champion of Champions!
Jeanette Lee Crowned Champion of Champions!By InsidePOOL StaffIn the finals of the International Tournament of Champions, which invited four of the top women players in the world to compete for the winner-take-all prize of $25,000, Jeanette Lee triumphed over Allison Fisher in an exciting sudden
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U S Open 9-Ball Footage on HBO's The Sopranos
U S Open 9-Ball Footage o­n HBO's The SopranosStrickland plays Petroni for Crime Boss Tony Soprano  "Badda Boom Badda Bing" - A 5 minute segment from the 2003 U S Open 9-Ball Championship, produced by Billiard Club network and featuring Earl Strickland and Fabio Petroni, will ap
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Win a Subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine
Win a Subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine Win a subscription to InsidePOOL Magazine by helping us jumpstart our forum.  Starting o­n Monday, November 10, 2003, insidepoolmag.com will award a o­ne-year subscription to a forum user daily until November 30, 2003.  Current subs
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The Mark of Quality
The Mark of QualityBCA Instructor Program Introduces Training/Teaching Aid Seal of Approval  Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Instructor Program has developed an innovative marketing and quality assurance program to assist makers of billiard training/teachin
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BCA Board of Directors Seeking Nominations
BCA Board of Directors Seeking NominationsFive positions to be filled in March 2004 Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Nominating Committee is seeking nominations to fill five BCA Board of Director positions that will begin in March 31, 2004. Each of the four open
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McCreesh Romps and Gail Grecar Comes Through on the Falcon Cue Tour
McCreesh Romps and Gail Grecar Comes Through o­n the Falcon Cue Tour The Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour returned to Bill & Billies Cuesport in Arnold, MD, o­n November 8-9, 2003, for Stop #16. Last February the tour visited Bill & Billies under two feet of snow, but this time the weather
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2004 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo Now Accepting Online Attendee Registration
2004 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo Now Accepting o­nline Attendee Registration Expo Registration is Just a Click Away!Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) has made it even easier to register for the industry event of the year. The BCA invites all b
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Durbin Defeats Varner
Durbin Defeats VarnerBy InsidePOOL StaffIn the evening rounds tonight at the Glass City Open, Eric Durbin defeated defending champion Nick Varner 10-8.  Durbin, of Middletown, OH, won his first match against Greg Ford 10-1 o­n Wednesday.  He was down 7-4 in his match against Varner
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New Deal Playing Card Company Awarded WPBA Tour License
New Deal Playing Card Company Awarded WPBA Tour LicenseCard Company Dealt Three-Year AgreementCharlotte, NC – The Women’s Professional Billiard Association and New Deal Playing Card Company – a leading playing card company - have entered a three-year agreement to design and manufacture licensed W
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U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN BERLIN
U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN BERLINWinner of Men’s’ and Women’s Divisions Advance to ‘04 Pro EventsBruce Choyce of Orlando, FL, and Tina Larsen of Palatine, IL, are this year’s U.S. Amateur Champions. In the men’s division, Choyce defeated Pete Genovese of New Britain, CT, 11-7, while Larsen
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Billiard Congress of America Announces Team for 2003 Junior World Championships
Billiard Congress of America Announces Team for 2003 Junior World Championships The European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF) will host the 2003 WPA Junior World Championships in Willingen, Germany. Thirty-two players from across the world will compete November 19-22, 2003. With the World C
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Hawley’s Billiards To Carry WPBA Product Line In 2004
Hawley’s Billiards To Carry WPBA Product Line In 2004Top Billiard Internet Retailer “Banking” o­n WPBA’s SuccessCharlotte, NC – The Women’s Professional Billiard Association has launched yet another “first” in its initiative to expand the marketing of its branded merchandise.  Kathy Kopa
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Gabe Owen Double-Dips Leroy Mathis at the Corpus Christi Classic
Gabe Owen Double-Dips Leroy Mathis at the Corpus Christi Classic Gabe Owen of Tulsa, OK, defeated Leroy Mathis twice in the final match of the Corpus Christi Classic Open 9-Ball event for top honors in 2003.  Owen, the defending champion, was undefeated last year but suffered an early l
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Kennedy Overcomes Strickland at Glass City
Kennedy Overcomes Strickland at Glass City By InsidePOOL StaffIn the early evening round o­n the winners’ side at the Glass City Open, Tommy “TK” Kennedy came back from a 5-0 deficit to deal Earl Strickland his first defeat 10-8.  When he tied the score at 8 apiece, Kennedy, a past U.S.
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Taking the Easy Way Out
Taking the Easy Way Outby Grady MathewsThe most effective way to win a game of o­ne-pocket is to keep your shots simple.  Most players fall into the trap of trying what they think everybody else says is the right shot.  Inevitably, the player rarely experiences success and thus squa
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BCA Schedule for 2004
BCA Canadian National 8-Ball Championships: January 7-10, 2004, International Plaza Hotel, Toronto, CanadaBCA Open 9-Ball Championships Qualifiers (8): January, February, March 2004Men's        Date Room Contact Address  City  State Zip Phone 
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Harriman Ousts McCready at Glass City
Harriman Ousts McCready at Glass City By InsidePOOL StaffIn the afternoon rounds Saturday o­n the o­ne-loss side at the Glass City Open, Danny “The Springfield Flash” Harriman defeated Keith McCready in a hill-hill battle.  The Glass City Open began last Thursday and will conclude o&
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Young Guns Going Strong at Glass City
Young Guns Going Strong at Glass City By InsidePOOL StaffThe new brigade is going strong at the Glass City Open in Toledo, OH.  By the end of the evening, there will be eight players remaining, and now there are approximately sixteen players left.  Shawn Putnam, the Player of the Year f
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Archer Aces the Glass City Open
Archer Aces the Glass City Open By InsidePOOL StaffJohnny “The Scorpion” Archer, a world champion player and many-time Player of the Year, defeated Danny Harriman in the finals of the Glass City Open.  The Glass City Open began o­n Wednesday and concluded o­n Sunday, November 16, 200
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Tina Larsen Wins Midwest Women's Pool Qualifier
Tina Larsen Wins Midwest Women's Pool Qualifier Dave’s Goodtime Billiards in West Peoria, IL, hosted the Midwest Women's Pool Tour’s second qualifier o­n November 15, 2003. The Miller family, proprietors of Dave’s Goodtime Billiards, warmly received the tour and made sure th
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Garcia goes Undefeated in NE Players Tour
Garcia Goes Undefeated in NE Players TourFrom five different states, 41 players came out to the NorthEast Players Tour's stop at The Green Room Billiards in Maple Shade, New Jersey the weekend of November 15-16, 2003. The field consisted of a wide range of talented players like Matt Krah, Mik
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BCN to Begin Broadcasting Billiard Club TV Online
BCN to Begin Broadcasting Billiard Club TV o­nline Three o­ne-Hour Shows Available Each Week - Free  Billiard Club network, producer of Billiard Club television, pool’s o­nly weekly TV show, is gearing up for o­nline broadcasting of BCtv.  The three most current o&s
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Mayor’s Cup Pocket Billiards Championship
New York City Sports Commissioner Podziba andBlatt Billiards Corporation Announce CitywideMayor’s Cup Pocket Billiards Championship For The Benefit Of The After-School All-Stars of New York   New York City Sports Commissioner Kenneth J. Podziba and the Blatt Billiards Corporation announced t
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Game's top players licensed in World Championship Pool 2004
Game's top players licensed in World Championship Pool 2004 Buffalo, New York (November 19, 2003) - Jaleco Entertainment has teamed up with Matchroom Sport and the International Professional Pool Players Association (IPA) to bring the world's best players and most prestigious competitions
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$25,000-Added Viking Tour Championships Kick Off
$25,000-Added Viking Tour Championships Kick Off By InsidePOOL StaffThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Championship event kicked off today at Northfield Billiards in Northfield, OH.  This event has $25,000 added to the pot and generally draws the cream of the crop to battle for top honors.  The
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Back Foot Alignment Part 4
Back Foot AlignmentPart 4 By Rich KranickiYour goal for consistent execution should really begin with consistent thinking.  Therefore, you should train your body to be consistent by thinking consistently.  Until your body can naturally align properly over the aim line every single
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Get Down Tonight
Get Down Tonightby Tom Simpson Get down, get down, get down, get down tonight. o­ne of the most common problems I see is “jumping up” o­n a shot. We’ve all done it. Some players do it a lot. And for some players, they jump up because they missed. More o­n that later. Let’s t
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Getting the Edge
Getting the Edge by The MonkLet me show you a new way to win more games.  You are familiar with The Monk’s four stages of pocket billiards. You can work o­n the fourth stage, Mastering Self, simply by taking each match seriously. It all happens in the mind. Focus o­n winning, an
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Pool Etiquette
Pool Etiquette by Allison FisherHi everyone, and thanks for writing to me with your questions. I would like to talk about etiquette in our sport. Having been a snooker player for the majority of my playing career thus far, I felt compelled to talk about the differences in sportsmanship betwe
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The Set-Up
The Set-Upby Bob Henning The set-up phase of the shot process begins when your hand touches the cloth and is over a split second before you start your final back stroke.  When you have developed your game to a high level and are playing your best, it is a natural, automatic, and flowing
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Kaizen
Kaizenby Keith McCready Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the saying goes, and it is the same when it comes to the image of pool.  The sport itself is complex with the various and sundry games, such as 3-ball, 7-ball, 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball, 15-ball rotation (a Filipino favorite
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PRO POOL WORKOUT 23
PRO POOL WORKOUT 23 By Bob Henning The third phase of the shot process is the set-up.  It begins the second your hand touches the cloth of the table, and it is over when you start your final backstroke.  It is a crucial part of the whole, of course, but not nearly as complicated as
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Banking And Kicking
Banking And Kickingby Jimmy Reid Without a doubt, o­ne of the most crucial aspects of any pool game is being able to bank object balls or kick the cue ball with accuracy.  Most of you have heard about simply making an imaginary “V.”  I'm going to show you in the next couple
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Back Foot Alignment Part 3
Back Foot AlignmentPart 3by Rich Kranicki Here is another Back Foot example demonstrated by my friend Jade, who appeared in my Back Foot article a couple of issues ago.  Jade is from the South Jersey area and loves to play pool as much as time will allow any mother/wife/pool fanatic tha
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The Dipsy-Do
The Dipsy-Do by Keith McCready Pool has become very diversified since the advent of computer technology.  The information age has opened the door for many aspiring pool players.  You can probably find a tournament any day of the week, anywhere, with a click of the mouse.  Like
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A Change of Perspective
A Change of Perspectiveby Tom Simpson It’s gonna sound corny, but too bad. It’s a serious suggestion. You’ve heard it from everyone from coaches and sports psychologists to Chevy Chase in “Caddyshack.” “Be the ball.” There. I said it. Be the ball. When you stop snickering, read o­n.
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Where Do You Stand in This Game?
Where Do You Stand in This Game?  In order to reach a high level of play in the game of pool, players must pass through four distinct stages:  1. The shot-maker’s stage. 2. The mastery of the four strokes. 3. The mastery of cue ball speed, and 4. The mastery of self.  Where do you
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The Myth of the Tangent Line – Part II
The Myth of the Tangent Line – Part II by Steve Crutchfield In the July/August issue of this magazine, I ended Part I of this topic with a diagram of the actual post collision cue ball paths for three (rolling) cue ball speeds.  In Diagram 1, those cue ball paths are:(a) Slow-rolli
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Questions for Allison Fisher
 Questions for Allison Fisher Hi everyone!  Thanks for writing to me with your questions.  You can contact me via e-mail through my website www.allisonfisher.com or at askallison@allisonfisher.com.What diameter of tip do you use and why? When I played snooker, my tip was
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Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Continues
Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Continues By InsidePOOL StaffThe third round of the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour concluded o­n Friday, November 21, 2003, and several players are already showing promise to be around in the finals o­n Sunday.  This event is open to all players and began o­n Wedne
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“Double J” Grabs Season Finale
“Double J” Grabs Season FinaleJeremy Jones threw a knockout punch o­ne round after another to capture the 2003 season finale of the Fast Eddie’s 9-Ball Tour, held at Fast Eddie’s World Class Billiards in San Antonio, TX, o­n November 14-16, 2003. Sixty-five players qualified to compete in
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Afternoon Matches Conclude at Viking Championships
Afternoon Matches Conclude at Viking ChampionshipsBy InsidePOOL StaffThe afternoon matches have concluded at the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Championships, leaving eight players remaining in the winners’ bracket.  In the upset of the afternoon, Marty Lawson had a tough victory over tournament fav
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Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Championships Down to Final Six
Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Championships Down to Final Six By InsidePOOL StaffThe final rounds of the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Championships have whittled the field down to six players, who will return o­n Sunday.  In the o­ne-loss side, Chris Szuter will meet Justin Daniels and Marco Marq
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Putnam and Strickland in the Finals
Putnam and Strickland in the Finals By InsidePOOL StaffShawn Putnam, the five-time Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Player of the Year, defeated Earl Strickland 11-7 in the hot seat match of the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Championships at Northfield Billiards in Northfield, OH.  The Viking Championships h
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Strickland Victorious on Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Championships
Strickland Victorious o­n Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Championships By InsidePOOL StaffIn a true double-elimination finals, Earl Strickland beat the odds and defeated Shawn “The Love Sponge” Putnam to take top honors at the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Championships, which began last Wednesday and concl
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Davis Prevails and Smith Wins on the Falcon Cue Tour
Davis Prevails and Smith Wins o­n the Falcon Cue Tour Event #17 of the Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour was held at the beautiful Great Slates room in Cambridge, MD, the weekend of November 22-23, 2003. There were 56 open entrants and 10 ladies vying for their share of the $3,000-added money made possi
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Jeanette Lee in Colorado Springs on December 6
Jeanette Lee in Colorado Springs o­n December 6 Colorado Springs, CO - World billiard champion Jeanette Lee, a.k.a. "The Black Widow", will make a special appearance at Springs Spas & Home Recreation from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. o­n Saturday December 6.Ms. Lee will perform a trick shot
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Reno Winners Bracket Narrows to Eight
Reno Winners Bracket Narrows to Eight By InsidePOOL StaffThe winners’ bracket matches for the Reno Open began at 7 p.m. and ended at 9 p.m.  This biannual tournament is being sponsored and promoted by the Sands Regency Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV, and is o­ne the premier events in the w
Directory: May 2006
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The Final Four at the Reno Open
The Final Four at the Reno Open By InsidePOOL Staff The Reno Open is down to the final four players, who will begin their matches at 11 a.m. o­n Sunday morning.  The Reno Open, which is being held at the Sands Regency in Reno, NV, began last Wednesday and will conclude o­n Sunday, De
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Hunter Classics Amateur Women's Tour Celebrates Ten Years
Hunter Classics Amateur Women's Tour Celebrates Ten YearsThe Hunter Classics Amateur Women's Tour is the longest running, largest women's tour in the country and has been an established Regional Women's Tour for over TEN years.  $2,000 is added to each stop - guaranteed - wit
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Mike Davis Wins the Reno Open
Mike Davis Wins the Reno Open By InsidePOOL StaffMike Davis went undefeated through the 236-player field at the Reno Open to claim his final victory over Santos Sambajon, Jr., in the finals.  The Reno Open is a biannual tournament in its nineteenth year that is sponsored and hosted by the Sa
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Rachael Abbink Wins IL State Championship
Rachael Abbink Wins IL State ChampionshipCue-Can-Do Billiards of Schaumburg, IL, hosted the third qualifying stop of the Midwest Women’s Pool Tour – the Illinois State Championship – o­n December 13-14, 2003. Proprietors Pete and Amy Kalamaris graciously received 17 women from Illinois, Florida,
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U.S. Still Leading Mosconi Cup
U.S. Still Leading Mosconi CupBy InsidePOOL StaffFriday’s matches have finished at the Mosconi Cup, and Team USA now leads by a three-game margin.  The Mosconi Cup is being held for the first time in the U.S. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, and will conclude o­n Sunday, December 21, 2
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2004 BCA Hall of Fame Ballots
2004 BCA Hall of Fame Ballots Actor Jerry Orbach scheduled to attend ceremony to honor inductees The Billiard Congress of America is pleased to announce the candidates for the 2004 BCA Hall of Fame ballots.  Nominated in the Greatest Players category are:Allen HopkinsEwa Mataya Laurance
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BEF Scholarship Deadline Extended
BEF Scholarship Deadline Extended$14,500 in college scholarships available to those that apply by March 15, 2004 (Colorado Springs, CO) The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) Board of Trustees voted to extend the deadline of the BEF Academic Scholarships to March 15, 2004. Nine individual s
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Team Europe Sweeps Day 3 of the Mosconi Cup
Team Europe Sweeps Day 3 of the Mosconi Cup By InsidePOOL Magazine StaffDay 3 of the Mosconi Cup has come to an end without a single victory for Team USA.  Down 6-3, the European team came back to win all five matches to swing the score to 8-6.  With the final day looming o­n Sunday
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Team USA Victorious at the Mosconi Cup
Team USA Victorious at the Mosconi Cup By InsidePOOL Magazine StaffAfter a grueling final day of the Mosconi Cup event, Team USA turned things around from losing five games in a row the previous day to winning five out of the total six matches.  In its tenth year, the Mosconi Cup is promoted
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Jose Lora Takes Tri-State Tour at Comet Billiards
Jose Lora Takes Tri-State Tour at Comet BilliardsBy Larry KendallJose Lora defeated Steve Warnock in the Tri-State Tour Open’s B,C, D double-elimination 9-ball tournament for top honors.  The event was held at Bill Haley’s Comet Billiards o­n December 27, 2003, in Parsippany, NJ, and tou
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DERBY CITY CLASSIC SET FOR LIVE iBROADCAST
DERBY CITY CLASSIC SET FOR LIVE iBROADCAST (ST. LOUIS, MO) – BILLIARD CLUB network (BCn) is gearing up for it’s first live Internet broadcast in a big way. The 2004 Derby City Classic will be available live o­nline from the Executive West Hotel, in Louisville, KY January 16-24, 2004. The live
Directory: May 2006
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International Pool Tour Entry Form
International Pool Tour Entry FormThe International Pool Tour is excited to announce a major opportunity for you to promote the game that you love!  The IPT has launched the qualification tournament system for the North American Open 8-Ball Championship.  Instead of spending hundreds of
Directory: May 2006
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20K-28 Results at Shooters Billiards in Toronto
20K-28 Results at Shooters Billiards in Torontoby Willy HermozaOne of the strongest fields to play in a 20K tour stop lately showed up at Shooters in Scarborough.  Six Filipinos where there to grab the stop and all played very well, but it can be only one at the end. When the dust settled, E
Directory: May 2006
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$25,000 Custom "One of a Kind" Pool Table Donated to Heart of Tejas Tour
$25,000 Custom "One of a Kind" Pool Table Donated to Heart of Tejas TourTexas Mesquite and Cedar Treasures has donated a one of a kind 8' or 9' Cedar custom pool table to the Heart of Tejas Tour (HOTT).  The "Cedars of Tejas table will be appointed with 1-1/4" slate, K-66
Directory: May 2006
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Ulrich Snaps off Columbus Open
Ulrich Snaps off Columbus OpenJ. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Columbus, GAby InsidePOOL StaffSan Diego, CA, transplant Louis Ulrich snapped off the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour’s Columbus Open the weekend of April 29-30. Held at Golden Cue in Columbus, GA, the $1,000-added stop
Directory: May 2006
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The Brunswick Metro Korea International Championships Day 3
The Brunswick Metro Korea International Championships Day 3 The westerners had a tough time on Day 3.  Williams took on straight shooting Junior Champ Hijikata and trailed 3-0 from the start. Williams came back and at 5-5 made a safety error which cost him the match as Hijikata bro
Directory: May 2006
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Diamond Smart Table as the Official Table for the BCA National 8-Ball Championships
Diamond Smart Table as the Official Table for the BCA National 8-Ball ChampionshipsDIAMOND BILLIARD PRODUCTS is proud to feature the DIAMOND SMART TABLE as the official table for the BCA National 8-Ball Championships.  The DIAMOND SMART TABLE has quickly become the “league players” choice fo
Directory: May 2006
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League Player Challenge Series Announcement
League Player Challenge Series AnnouncementTo All League Operators and Players After months of negotiations and interaction with players and League Operators, the BCA Pool League is proud to announce the League Player Challenge Series.  We have found a way to reward our league players b
Directory: May 2006
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Abraham Aces Blaze Tour
Abraham Aces Blaze TourBlaze 9-Ball Tour / Maple Shade, NJby Jose BurgosPlayers such as Mike Davis, Danny Basavich, Matt Krah and Shaun Wilkie came out to participate in the Blaze 9-Ball Tour’s tenth stop of the season, but it was Eddie Abraham who walked away with the first-place title and cash.
Directory: May 2006
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for April
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for AprilCongratulations to Steven Gatlin of Salem, OR  for submitting the wining entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest for the month of December.  The winning caption was, "Preparing to demonstrate his world famous "Pinoc
Directory: May 2006
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Big Dog Billiards
ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Big Dog BilliardsThe twenty-third stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $1,000-added purse and thirty-nine players hosted by owner Jon Brown at Big Dog Billiards in
Directory: May 2006
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ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Flipper McCoy’s
ACS Presents The McDermott All American Tour Results from Flipper McCoy’sThe twenty-fourth stop of the 2005/2006 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $1,000-added purse and twenty-six men hosted by director Mike Wilson at Flipper McCoy’s in No
Directory: May 2006
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Live Coverage of The Florida Pro Tour May 6th & 7th 2006
Live Coverage of The Florida Pro Tour May 6th & 7th 2006The 4th stop on the 2006 Florida Men’s Pro Tour is this weekend, May 6th & 7th, 2006, at Planet 9-Ball in Tampa, Florida. This tournament will be covered live online by Platinumbilliards.com where the tournament brackets will be upda
Directory: May 2006
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International Challenge of Champions
International Challenge of ChampionsWinner-Take-All for $50,000 August 9-10Billiards champions from around the world will go head-to-head in the Sixteenth Annual International Challenge of Champions. The winner-take-all $50,000 event will be held August 9 -10 at the Mohegan Sun Casino,
Directory: May 2006
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Brunswick Metro 3rd Annual Korea International Championships Day 4
Brunswick Metro 3rd Annual Korea International Championships Day 4by Dragon PromotionsIn the all Korean women final four, Korea KPT #2 Yun Mi Lim took on #3 Sung Hyun Jung in the first semi finals on MBC ESPN. Though Jung had dominated womens pool in Korea for the last 4 years, recent times
Directory: May 2006
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World Pool Masters Set For Holland
World Pool Masters Set For HollandMATCHROOM SPORT are delighted to announce that the 14th running of the PartyCasino.com World Pool Masters will be taking place from Friday 16th – Sunday 18th June 2006 at the Hotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee, Holland, home to the event in ’03 and ’04. The seaside
Directory: May 2006
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2006 International Challenge of Champions
2006 International Challenge of ChampionsOLHAUSEN – OFFICIAL TABLE SPONSORWINNER-TAKE-ALL FOR $50,000 AUGUST 9-10, 2006May 5, 2006 Poway, CA -  Billiards champions from around the world will go head-to-head in the Sixteenth Annual International Challenge of Champions. The winner-take-all $50
Directory: May 2006
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International Pool Tour to Premiere on OLN
International Pool Tour to Premiere on OLNFor Immediate ReleaseKing of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout to Air in Prime-Time Starting Sunday, June 4Chicago, Illinois. (May 4, 2006) --- The International Pool Tour, the richest professional pool tour in the world, has secured a major television packag
Directory: May 2006
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Fourth Florida Pro Event Kicks Off
Fourth Florida Pro Event Kicks Offby Rick Davis The fourth stop of the Florida Pro Tour got underway today at Planet 9-Ball in Tampa, FL. The event drew 63 players who spanned the spectrum of local and national players and promised to offer some exciting pair-ups.Early action saw most of the favo
Directory: May 2006
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All-American Win for Wilder
All-American Win for WilderMcDermott All-American Tour / Sterling, ILby InsidePOOL Staff Though Leisure Time in Sterling, IL, hosted the May 6 stop of the McDermott All-American Tour, there was no resting on his laurels for Chris Wilder. Out of a 38-player field all trying for the $500-added
Directory: May 2006
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Morris Bests Saez for First on Florida Pro Tour
Morris Bests Saez for First on Florida Pro Tourby InsidePOOL Staff“Rocket” Rodney Morris took first place on the Florida Pro Tour, held May 6-7 at Planet 9-Ball in Tampa, FL. The fourth stop of this tour, which is sponsored by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, attracted an almost-full field of 63 to
Directory: May 2006
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EXPO TO BE HELD IN LAS VEGAS - JUNE 2007
EXPO TO BE HELD IN LAS VEGAS - JUNE 2007BCA Board responds quickly to the membershipColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America has reset the dates of the International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo. The 2007 event will be held June 21-23 at The Sands Expo Center in Las Veg
Directory: May 2006
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Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour Winding Down
Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour Winding Down By InsidePOOL StaffThe Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour's $3,000-added event this weekend at Champion Billiards in Laurel, MD, began Saturday with 66 men and 20 women.  The smaller field can be attributed to the fact that there was a lot of snow in the area rece
Directory: May 2006
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November Viking Photo Caption Contest Winner
November Viking Photo Caption Contest Winnerby InsidePOOL Congratulations to Denis Horbatuk of Mohegan Lake, NY, for submitting the winning entry to the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest in November.  The winning entry was, "A long reach is essential for making many shots in the game of pool
Directory: May 2006
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2004 BCA Open 9-Ball Sponsors Will Reach Millions of Billiard Fans
2004 BCA Open 9-Ball Sponsors Will Reach Millions of Billiard Fans  Billiard Congress of America (BCA) President Skip Nemecek announced the corporate sponsors of the 2004 BCA Open 9-Ball Championships: Connelly Billiards (Official Table), McDermott Cue Mfg.  (Official Cue), Championship
Directory: May 2006
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2004 BCA Open 9-Ball Qualifier Host Sites & Dates
2004 BCA Open 9-Ball Qualifier Host Sites & Dates  If you've got what it takes to play the pros, enter a Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Open 9-Ball Qualifier for the chance to compete in the 2004 BCA Open 9-Ball Championships. The winner of each qualifier earns a $500 entry into
Directory: May 2006
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ESPN2 Schedules Eight Additional Hours in January
ESPN2 Schedules Eight Additional Hours in January  In January 2004, ESPN2 will air eight additional hours of the semi-final and final matches of the 2003 Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Open9-Ball Championships (taped May 16 and 17, 2003, at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV
Directory: May 2006
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Ulrich Wins Inaugural San Diego 9-Ball Tour Event
Ulrich Wins Inaugural San Diego 9-Ball Tour EventBy Hilary MorseFounded, sponsored, and run by pool-playing husband and wife team Louis Ulrich and Connie Rim with Ulrich & Associates Real Estate & Mortgage, the San Diego 9-Ball Tour held the first of six stops at College Billiards in San
Directory: May 2006
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Win Prizes from the InsidePOOL Forums
Win Prizes from the InsidePOOL Forums Win a prize from InsidePOOL Magazine by helping us jumpstart our forum.  Starting o­n Tuesday, December 2, 2003, insidepoolmag.com will award a prize daily to a forum user until December 31, 2003. Prizes include subscriptions, shirts,
Directory: May 2006
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Keith McCready Wins Falcon Tour Champion Event
Keith McCready Wins Falcon Tour Champion Event By InsidePOOL StaffKeith McCready of "The Color of Money" fame defeated Mike Davis 9-2 in the final match of the Falcon Cue 9-Ball Tour year-end event, which took place at Champion Billiards in Laurel, MD, this weekend.  McCready recently took t
Directory: May 2006
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Grecar Halts Abbink’s Run on the J. Pechauer Michigan Women's 9-Ball Tour
Grecar Halts Abbink’s Run o­n the J. Pechauer Michigan Women's 9-Ball Tourby Alice Rim The J. Pechauer Michigan Women’s 9-Ball Tour held its third event over the weekend of at Bogarts Billiard Café in Livonia, MI.  o­nce known as the 9-ball and o­ne-pocket action stop of the
Directory: May 2006
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Dynamic Belgium Open
Dynamic Belgium Open Tom Storm o­n top of EuropeFrom 23 countries, 144 players participated at the last Euro Tour event of 2003. In the last three events this year, there have been a total of 510 players. Sweden's Tom Storm stands o­n top of them all after his fifth-place finish
Directory: May 2006
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Reno Open Underway
Reno Open Underway By InsidePOOL StaffThe biannual Reno Open, sponsored by and held at the Sands Regency in Reno, NV, kicked off o­n Wednesday, December 10, 2003, with a grand total of 236 players.  Some of the best players made it to the West Coast for this excellent event, held every D
Directory: May 2006
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Ladbrokespoker.com Official Sponsors of Team Europe
Ladbrokespoker.com Official Sponsors of Team EuropeMatchroom Sport can announce that Ladbrokespoker.com, Europe's busiest o­nline poker sites, has become the Official Sponsor of Team Europe at the 2003 Mosconi Cup.Ladbrokespoker.com will be at the MGM Grand in full force to support the te
Directory: May 2006
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Loree Jon Jones to Appear on ESPN2's Cold Pizza
Loree Jon Jones to Appear o­n ESPN2's Cold Pizza Loree Jon Jones will appear o­n ESPN2's Cold Pizza Thursday, Dec. 19, performing trick shots and speaking about the Women’s Professional Billiard Association tour. Cold Pizza is ESPN2's new morning show which airs live weekdays
Directory: May 2006
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BCtv is Now Available Online 24/7
BCtv is Now Available o­nline 24/7 St. Louis, MO -- BILLIARD CLUB television, pool’s o­nly weekly TV show, is now available for viewing o­nline at the BCN website.  Three o­ne-hour BCtv shows are available 24/7 for free, unlimited viewing to all registered users. A
Directory: May 2006
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U.S. Leads 3-2 at Mosconi Cup
U.S. Leads 3-2 at Mosconi Cup By InsidePOOL StaffIn the race to 11 points that is the Mosconi Cup, Team USA is winning 3-2 after the conclusion of Day o­ne’s matches.  The Mosconi Cup made its first trip to the United States after nine years in England and is being hosted by the MGM Gran
Directory: May 2006
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EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Championship Begins
EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Championship Beginsby InsidePOOL StaffLas Vegas is heating up, with an influx of some of the top 120 male and female 9-ball players converging upon the Riviera Hotel & Casino. On top of the BCA Pool League players, the casino is practically overrun with hopeful players fr
Directory: June 2006
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Test By Sumit
Love to swim? Oh wrong site... It is for pool as in pool tables Love to swim? Oh wrong site... It is for pool as in pool tables
Directory: June 2006
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2006 PartyPoker.com World Pool Masters
2006 PartyPoker.com World Pool MastersHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee, HollandFriday 16 June Raj Hundal (England) 8 – 5 Hiroshi Takenaka (Japan)Niels Feijen (Holland) 8 – 3 Rodney Morris (USA)Vilmos Foldes (Hungary) 8 – 7 Nick van den Berg (Holland)The 2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool Masters got
Directory: June 2006
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Bay State Invitational Tour Announced
Bay State Invitational Tour AnnouncedGary Sanossian, owner of The Leather Pocket, in Dracut, MA, and a member of the Pro circuit since 1978, formerly announces the inception of a new Pro Billiard Tour. The Tour, named The Bay State Invitational (BSI) will consist of competition in 9 Ball, Straigh
Directory: June 2006
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Pool Table Reviews 2005
Pool Table Reviews 2005by Inside POOL MagazineIn the July/August issue of 2005, Inside POOL Magazine released the 1st Annual Pool Table Issue.  The issue quickly became one our best selling issues ever.  Here's review from the 2005 Pool Table Issue.  The 2006 Pool Table Issue promi
Directory: June 2006
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2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool Masters Continues
2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool Masters ContinuesHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee, HollandSaturday 17 JuneAlex Pagulayan (Philippines) 8-4 Steve Davis (England)Imran Majid (England) 8 – 3 Alex Lely (Holland)Ralf Souquet (Germany) 8 – 7 Efren Reyes (Philippines) The 2006 PartyCasino.com World
Directory: June 2006
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2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool Masters Quarter Finals
2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool Masters Quarter FinalsHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee, HollandSunday 18 June Quarter FinalsAlex Pagulayan (Philippines) 8 – 5 Vilmos Foldes (Hungary)Ralf Souquet (Germany) 8 – 2 Imran Majid (England)Wu Chia-ching (Taiwan) 8 – 5 Tony Drago (Malta) Alex Pagulay
Directory: June 2006
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Souquet Captures 2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool Masters
Souquet Captures 2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool MastersHotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee, HollandSunday 18 June  The FinalRalf Souquet (Germany) 8 – 4 Alex Pagulayan (Philippines) Semi FinalsAlex Pagulayan (Philippines) 8 – 1 Raj Hundal (England)Ralf Souquet (Germany) 8 – 4 Wu Chia-chin
Directory: June 2006
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Vidas Victorious in Toronto
Vidas Victorious in Toronto20K Tour / Toronto, ONTby Willy Hermoza Six players cashed at the 20K Tour’s stop June 18, but Mike Vidas took home the lion’s share with his victory in the finals. The stop was hosted by Shooters in Toronto and attracted 39 participants. Vidas went unscathed
Directory: June 2006
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Dates for the $25,000 Viking Tour National Championships
Dates for the $25,000 Viking Tour National ChampionshipsThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour and all of the sponsors are proud to announce the following dates for the $25,000 National Championship.NOVEMBER 14th - 19th, 2006The event will start with the traditional $1,000 Added Mini Tournament on Tuesday, N
Directory: June 2006
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International Pool Tour News and Qualifier Update
International Pool Tour News and Qualifier UpdateThe International Pool Tour congratulates the following players for qualifying to play in the "IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship" starting July 22nd, 2006 at the Venetian, Las Vegas:Anthony Ginn Corey HarperGary AboodJianbo FuJo
Directory: June 2006
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Buddy Hall Withdraws from the IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship
Buddy Hall Withdraws from the IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship(CHICAGO, IL) The International Pool Tour announces Hall of Fame pool player Buddy Hall has withdrawn from the “IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship” at The Venetian-Las Vegas, citing personal reasons. Mr. Hall regret
Directory: June 2006
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Eric González defeats Mike Davis
Eric González defeats Mike DavisDay one of the Ponce 9 Ball Open Championship is in the books.  The highlight came when, Eric González, one of the past national champions, defeated Pro Player Mike Davis with score of 11-7.   Mike Davis was ahead on the score until Eric Go
Directory: June 2006
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More surprises at the Ponce Open
More surprises at the Ponce OpenDay two of the Open is over and we are at the start of a new day; however, we cannot continue without providing our readers with some of yesterday's surprises that cannot go unnoticed.Mike Davis who earned his entry fees and travel expenses was eliminated in his th
Directory: June 2006
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Tosado is Tops on the Tri-State Tour
Tosado is Tops on the Tri-State Tourby Rick DavisMike Tosado cleaned up on the Tri-State Tour, winning their June 24-25 event undefeated. Hosted by Amsterdam Billiards & Bar in New York, NY, the tournament drew in a field of 29 players for the handicapped A/B/C/D 9-ball event.As the players c
Directory: June 2006
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Chen Beats Slow Action at Fast Eddie’s
Chen Beats Slow Action at Fast Eddie’sby Rick DavisThrough a long event of close and breeze-through matches, Jui-Lung Chen left victorious as the winner of the Fast Eddies 9-Ball Tour at Fast Eddie’s in Amarillo, TX, June 25. The $1,750 added for this open event was enough to draw in 52 entries f
Directory: June 2006
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The Poker Pool Company and Johnny Archer Announce Deal
The Poker Pool Company and Johnny Archer Announce DealPress ReleaseScottsdale, AZ., June 26, 2006  The Poker Pool Company  announced they have come to terms with Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer to act as a company spokesman to promote and endorse the game of Poker Pool.The Poker Pool Compa
Directory: June 2006
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Edwin Garcia wins the Ponce Open
Edwin Garcia wins the Ponce OpenEdwin Garcia, has once again displayed why he is a most respected and feared player in Puerto Rico.  Edwin, won the Ponce Open undeafeated and in extraordinary fashion.  He quietly disposed of excellent players like Luis Lasalle, Silverio Salas, Edwin Tor
Directory: June 2006
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WPBA Titans Clash in Florida
WPBA Titans Clash in Floridaby Rick DavisThe fourth stop on this year’s WPBA tour is underway at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. The event drew a full field of 64 players, which includes all of the top-25-ranked women’s players such as Allison Fisher, Karen Corr, and Jea
Directory: June 2006
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Juniors and Collegians Prepare for Title Bids
Juniors and Collegians Prepare for Title BidsBCA & ACUI National Championships set to start next weekColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] and the Association of College Unions International [ACUI] have again coordinated their national title playoffs into the 2nd
Directory: June 2006
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Last Round Ends Some Hopes, Advances Others
Last Round Ends Some Hopes, Advances OtherRound 5 AnnouncedCrowd favorite Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan clinched his advancement into Friday’s rounds with an 8-6 win over Dennis Orcollo. Tied at 5 apiece after a lengthy match, Orcollo runs out for the lead but scratches on the break. Craftily, Pagula
Directory: July 2006
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A Full Day Wears Down Top Players
A Full Day Wears Down Top Playersby Rick DavisFriday’s action at the Cuetec Cues Florida Classic was filled with tough matches, as players set their sights on Saturday. On the winners’ side, Allison Fisher met up with Jennifer Barretta but could not close out the match, leaving Barretta to the to
Directory: July 2006
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Close Calls Lead to the Top 16
Close Calls Lead to the Top 16by Rick DavisOne round down for the day, and the top 16 has unfolded who will now play in single-elimination in order to continue in the Cuetec Cues Florida Classic, held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. Favorite Allison Fisher defeated Ewa Lauranc
Directory: July 2006
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Comebacks, Blowouts, and Near Shut-outs
Comebacks, Blowouts, and Near Shut-outsby Rick DavisThe top 16 came out in force as the action got hot while the sun went down in South Florida on the Cuetec Cues Florida Classic. Defending champion Karen Corr zipped through two matches to reach the semifinals on Sunday, defeating Sarah Ellerby a
Directory: July 2006
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Tournament Directors/Promoters - Help Wanted
Tournament Directors/Promoters - Help WantedFor Immediate Release: July 1, 2006 From: The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour ( Atlanta, GA ) RE: Tournament Directors/Promoters - Help Wanted Attention all experienced TD's Do to the recent growth of cue sports in the US, the Viking Cue 9-Ball To
Directory: July 2006
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The Duchess waits for The Invader
The Duchess waits for The Invaderby Rick DavisDown to the semifinals at the WPBA Florida Classic in Hollywood, FL, where Monica Webb faced off against Allison Fisher and Jeanette Lee matched up with Karen Corr. In the first match Allison “The Duchess of Doom” Fisher defeated Monica Webb by a stro
Directory: July 2006
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The Irish Invader wins in Florida
The Irish Invader wins in Floridaby Rick DavisKaren “The Irish Invader” Corr bested Allison Fisher 7-4 to take the title at the Cuetec Cues Florida Classic, held at the Seminole Florida Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. This WPBA event stretched from Thursday, June 28 through Sunday, July 2.Corr, the d
Directory: July 2006
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Kimura Captures First United States National Snooker Title
Kimura Captures First United States National Snooker TitleCalifornia’s Paul Kimura has won the 2006 United States National Snooker Championship title with a 5-3 final defeat over Arizona’s Romil Azemat at the Embassy Billiards Club in San Gabriel, California.Azemat, who has competed twice in the
Directory: July 2006
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Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for May/June
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for May/JuneCongratulations to Michael Morrison of Placentia, CA  for submitting the wining entry in the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest for the month of May/June.  The winning caption was, "Dennis knew he had the tournament
Directory: July 2006
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2006 ACS Nationals in Las Vegas
2006 ACS Nationals in Las VegasACS Shines in VegasThe American CueSports Alliance (ACS) offered a bit of everything in debuting its Nationals in Las Vegas at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, June 10-17: competition in thirty-two divisions, unveiling juniors and super-seniors divisions, inauguratin
Directory: July 2006
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Multiple Formats and Events Bring Shooters to Shooters
Multiple Formats and Events Bring Shooters to Shootersby Rick DavisShooters Billiards in Olathe, KS, is the center of attention in the Midwest this weekend as their event beginning today will run nearly around the clock until Sunday. Friday afternoon starts the 9-ball action with an open and ladi
Directory: July 2006
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International Challenge of Champions
International Challenge of ChampionsWinner-Take-All for $50,000 August 9-10Billiards champions from around the world will go head-to-head in the Sixteenth Annual International Challenge of Champions. The winner-take-all $50,000 event will be held August 9 -10 at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville
Directory: July 2006
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Eurosport Kicks Off IPT Programming
Eurosport Kicks Off IPT ProgrammingLeading Pan-European Sports Network To Broadcast History-Making Sigel Vs. Jones  MatchLondon UK: 6th July, 2006: Eurosport, the leading tv sports network in France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, amongst other European territories, has ann
Directory: July 2006
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The Games Change as the Weekend Comes at Shooters
The Games Change as the Weekend Comes at Shootersby Rick DavisNow in day two of the four days of events, the action at Shooters in Olathe, KS, is starting to change pace as the one-pocket event reaches the climax while the 9-ball events begin to get rolling.Only three players remain in the one-po
Directory: July 2006
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Mitchell Comes out on Top
Mitchell Comes out on Topby Rick DavisThe sixth stop of the Kings Bay Promotions Tiger Ladies’ Tour pulled into Strokers Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL, where Stephanie Mitchell was victorious. Players raced to 7 on the winners’ side and 5 on the one-loss side in this double-elimination event, whic
Directory: July 2006
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Bergman, Kostanian, and Murphy Repeat while Lovely Nets First Junior Nationals Win
Bergman, Kostanian, and Murphy Repeat while Lovely Nets First Junior Nationals WinA trio of reigning champions successfully defended their titles, and one new champion emerged to claim Junior Nationals gold at the 2006 BCA Junior Nationals this week. The day got started with the finals in the 14
Directory: July 2006
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Alan Rolon to miss the Pan American Championships in Argentina
Alan Rolon to miss the Pan American Championships in ArgentinaCurrent Pan American Champion Alan Rolon will not be making the trip to Rosario, Argentina to defend the title he has won for 2 consecutive years.  Although the Pan American Billiard Conference (Confederacion Pan American a de Bil
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Hall Takes the Prize While the 9-Ballers Continue to Fight
Hall Takes the Prize While the 9-Ballers Continue to Fightby Rick DavisSaturday evening saw Buddy “The Rifleman” Hall clean up at the Shooter’s one-pocket event, winning the final match 3-1 and 3-2. Hall fought through the winners’ bracket early on, defeating three early opponents 3-1 then Jesse
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Bauries Captures his First Top Finish
Bauries Captures his First Top Finishby Rick DavisStroker’s Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL, hosted the Kings Bay Promotions Central Florida Tour July 9, where Matt Bauries emerged atop a 44-player field. This open, double-elimination event was the tour’s ninth stop, with many more planned throughou
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Davis Stays Alive to Win the Blaze 9-Ball Tour
Davis Stays Alive to Win the Blaze 9-Ball Tourby Rick DavisStop 15 of the Blaze 9-Ball Tour came to Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA, July 9, hosting a field of 41 top Northeastern players. IPT pro Mike Davis and frequent winner on the tour returned from the one-loss side to nearly shut out
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Matlock Locks Up Shooters and Goes Undefeated
Matlock Locks Up Shooters and Goes Undefeatedby Rick DavisFighting through three long days and nights of play, David Matlock finished undefeated at the open 9-ball event taking place July 7-9 at Shooters Billiards in Olathe, KS. In total, 103 entries came to compete in the double-elimination, rac
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Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate Program
Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate ProgramWebmasters discover the full potential of your website!Inside POOL Magazine has been around for only 5 years. In that short time, it has become the most sought-after magazine revolving around pool and billiards in the world. High-impact photography, beautiful
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Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate Agreement
Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate AgreementEffective Date: June 30, 2006 Welcome to the Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate Agreement ("Agreement").  This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which InsidePOOLmag.com makes the Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate ProgramTM ("A
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Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate Program Guidelines
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Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate Commission Schedule
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Annual Tri-State Tour Invitational Goes to Jehle
Annual Tri-State Tour Invitational Goes to JehleTri-State Tour / Manhattan, NYby John LeymanThe ninth annual Tri-State Tour Invitational brough together skilled amateurs at Amsterdam Billiards & Bar in Manhattan, NY, all hoping to sharpen their game en route to the pro circuit and looking to
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IPT Pros Clean up at Fast Eddie’s Event
IPT Pros Clean up at Fast Eddie’s Eventby Rick DavisThe hot summer months heated up the action at the Fast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour, where Charlie Bryant stormed through the open division and Kyu Yi followed suit and cleaned house on the women’s board. The July 8-9 stop sizzled at Fast Eddie’
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Adams and Meraglio Win on the Tiger Tour
Adams and Meraglio Win on the Tiger Tourby Rick DavisJeff Adams fought back from the one-loss side to win the final match in the open division of the Tiger Planet 9-Ball Tour, while Tina Meraglio went undefeated to claim the title in the women’s event. The tour swung into Bill & Billies Cuesp
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International Pool Tour and Popular UK Channel Team up in Major Broadcasting Deal
International Pool Tour and Popular UK Channel Team up in Major Broadcasting DealPLAYER, the hot new competition-based channel in the United Kingdom, has announced plans to broadcast International Pool Tour events and programming. The channel, which is available on the UK’s popular Sky Digit
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Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Airings Re-scheduled
Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Airings Re-scheduledBack to Back Sunday broadcasts begin July 16Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] received word of a last-minute schedule change by ESPN (due to the World Cup*), which bumped the July 9 start of the EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Champio
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Bauries Takes First in Palm Harbor
Bauries Takes First in Palm HarborKBP Central Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Palm Harbor, FLby Kay Higgins  Players from all over Florida showed up to participate in the ninth stop of the Kings Bay Promotions Central Florida Amateur 9-Ball Tour July 9. Matt Bauries showed his skill as he
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ACS Elects New Board of Directors
ACS Elects New Board of DirectorsAt its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the 2006 ACS Nationals, the ACS board of directors was renewed to include three new directors: Bob Calderone (representing the National Wheelchair Poolplayers Association), Bob Jewett (represe
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BayState Invitational Pro Billiard Tour Change of Venue
BayState Invitational Pro Billiard Tour Change of Venue Gary Sanossian, Tour Director of The BayState Invitational Tour has announced a location change for the upcoming tournaments, with the opening of the tour this Sunday, July 16.  This move is due to managerial health problems at the
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WPA Rules/Referees Congress Announced
WPA Rules/Referees Congress Announced The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA), the world governing body for pool, is convening a WPA Rules/Referees Congress to review and update the world-standardized rules for the sport and to establish a WPA international referees program.  The Cong
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Pool Table Reviews
Pool Table Reviewsby Inside POOL MagazineIn the July/August issue of 2005, Inside POOL Magazine released the 1st Annual Pool Table Issue.  The issue quickly became one our best selling issues ever.  Here's review from the 2005 Pool Table Issue.  The 2006 Pool Table Issue promises t
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DIAMOND Pro-Am Named Official Table of the International Pool Tour
DIAMOND Pro-Am Named Official Table of the International Pool TourDIAMOND BILLIARD PRODUCTS INC. is proud to announce that the IPT has chosen the Pro-Am model to be the Official Table of the tour.  All events will be played on the DIAMOND Pro-Am tables with challenging specifications set by
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Sigel vs. Reyes in Prime-Time on Eurosport
Sigel vs. Reyes in Prime-Time on EurosportLeading Pan-European Sports Network To Broadcast “IPT King of the Hill” Title Match This SaturdayLondon UK: 11th July, 2006: Coming off the ratings blockbuster of the IPT World 8-Ball Championship which aired this past Saturday night all across Europe, Eu
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Official Player Groupings Announced for IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship
Official Player Groupings Announced for IPT North American Open 8-Ball ChampionshipThe IPT is proud to announce the player groupings for the IPT "North American Open 8-Ball Championship." The methodology for determining the groups was complex. All of the Hall of Fame members were placed
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PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool
PartyPoker.com World Cup of PoolMATCHROOM Sport is delighted to announce details of the first ever PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool. The event, which will be held at the Newport Centre, Newport, Wales, from Tuesday, August 22 to Sunday, August 27, features 32 two-man teams from around the world a
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Battle of the BCA Champions Airdates Set
Battle of the BCA Champions Airdates SetESPN to air 8-Ball Team Challenge in SeptemberColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] has received ESPN's preliminary schedule for September broadcasts of the EnjoyPool.com Battle of the BCA Champions, which will be filmed at the
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Vardaman, Callado Victorious in ACUI 9-Ball Championships
Vardaman, Callado Victorious in ACUI 9-Ball ChampionshipsTucson, Arizona (July 10, 2006) – The best collegiate players in the nation gathered in Tucson, Arizona, with matches beginning on Friday night and ending late Sunday afternoon.  This program succeeded the junior divisions of the BCA-A
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Pan-American Championships Underway
Pan-American Championships UnderwayThe Pan-American Championships began July 12, in Rosario, Argentina, with some of the best Latin American and Caribbean Players of the American Continent.   For the Men's Championship Ernesto Dominguez, Mauro Ibarra, Enrique Rojas, Jose Luis Perez, Gus
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Townsend Takes Florida Amidst Surprises
Townsend Takes Florida Amidst Surprisesby Rick DavisCoasting into the calm atmosphere of Florida, the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour strolled into Stix ‘N’ Stones in Palatka, where an excited crowd watched Scotty Townsend win undefeated.A field of 23 players sparred during the July 15-16
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Davis Continues to Blaze
Davis Continues to Blazeby Rick DavisThe heat was on in Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ, for the Blaze 9-Ball Tour’s July 15-16 stop. Mike Davis kept control to win the top spot in the sixteenth of the thirty-stop mega-tour that always draws in the Northeast’s top players.With the event o
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McNamara Nabs Baystate Tour’s First Title
McNamara Nabs Baystate Tour’s First TitleBayState Invitational / Chelmsford, MAThe inaugural event of the BayState Invitational event kicked off July 16 in Chelmsford, MA, crowning Ray McNamara the tour’s first winner. This event attracted some of the best players in the New England region, all c
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2005-2006 BEF All Americans Named
2005-2006 BEF All Americans NamedOutstanding students honored at Junior NationalsColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Education Foundation [BEF] and the Billiard Congress of America [BCA] released its roster of academic All-Americans, following recognition ceremonies at the recent Junior &
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Heather Lloyd Wins Top Crown at Hunter Classics Tour Event
Heather Lloyd Wins Top Crown at Hunter Classics Tour EventKevin and Gary Welling of G-Cue Billiards in Round Rock, Texas were exceptional hosts to the Hunter Classics Amateur Women’s Tour’s sixth stop of the 2006 season the weekend of  July 15-16.  At the last minute, Gary and Kevin ste
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IPT North American Open Tournament Bracket 1
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IPT North American Open Tournament Bracket 2
IPT North American Open Tournament Bracket 2                                          &
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Free Pool Table Recovering and Installation Instructions
Free Pool Table Recovering and Installation InstructionsRecovering a pool table can be one of the hardest and expensive jobs to do if you don't know what you're doing.  We've got the answer for you.  We've gathered instructions for recovering a pool table.  Use the link below
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Hall of Fame Member Jim Rempe Withdraws from North American Open
Hall of Fame Member Jim Rempe Withdraws from North American OpenHall of Fame Member Jim Rempe has withdrawn from the tournament citing "personal reasons" that are keeping him from being able to perform under the grueling tournament format and conditions.  On a telephone call, he re
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Fusco, Wei Withdraw from IPT North American Open
Fusco, Wei Withdraw from IPT North American OpenBeckley and Heuwagen ReplacementsBreaking NewsDue to "personal reasons" Mr. Pete Fusco has officially withdrawn from the IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship. Fusco was very disappointed that he was not able to play in this event. H
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Ronnie O'Sullivan pictures for Vegas
Ronnie O'Sullivan pictures for VegasTo download the hi-res pictures, click on the picture and choose "save."  This will save a .zip file with the corresponding picture.  These files are .tif, RGB, 300 DPI and are not altered much. 
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IPT North American 8-Ball Championship Tournament Format and Schedule
IPT North American 8-Ball Championship Tournament Format and ScheduleBrackets for the IPT North American Open Brackets.  The IPT North American Open Brackets starts Sunday, July 23, 2006.  200 players will competing for over $2,000,000.00 in cash prizes with $350,000.00 going to the fir
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IPT North American Open Tournament Format Announced
IPT North American Open Tournament Format AnnouncedThe IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship format has been updated and there are some changes since the last IPT Event. Please use this guide to navigate the brackets and understand how the tournament progresses from round to round.Round Rob
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IPT Players Meeting Sets Tone for First Event
IPT Players Meeting Sets Tone for First Eventby InsidePOOL StaffIPT founder Kevin Trudeau addressed the 200 entrants in the North American Open 8-Ball Championship Saturday, July 22. With the event beginning the next morning, he covered a wide range of topics and then opened up the tournament roo
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George Breedlove
George BreedloveGeorge Breedlove• Born in 1966• Joined the pro tour at 26 years old• Lexington All-Star Champion in 1994• Third place, World Championship in 1994• Multiple ESPN matches• Over 100 regional event wins• Nickname is "The Flamethrower"Marrie
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Ronnie “The Rocket” O’Sullivan
Ronnie “The Rocket” O’SullivanRonnie “The Rocket” O’Sullivan• Born December 5, 1975, in Chigwell, Essex• Reached his first century at 10 years old• British Under-16 champion• 2001 and 2004 World Championship titles in snooker• Has three UK championships• Has an Open
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Vincent “Tricks” Facquet
Vincent “Tricks” FacquetVincent “Tricks” Facquet• Born December 20, 1968• Lives in Normany, France• Picked up a cue at 7 years, entered his first tournament at 14• Plays English pool, snooker, and artistic pool• Two-time World Trick Shot champion (1997, 2005)• Moscon
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Nick “El Nino” Van den Berg
Nick “El Nino” Van den BergNick “El Nino” Van den Berg• Born May 24, 1980• Lives in the Netherlands• Youngest Mosconi Cup teammate in history on a winning team in 2002• Titles:• Austrian Open• Germany Open• Italy Open• Paris Open• Rotterdam Oopen• 
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Tommy “TK” Kennedy
Tommy “TK” KennedyTommy “TK” Kennedy• Born 1973• Started playing at 13• From New Jersey, currently lives in Georgia• Florida Circuit "Player Of The Year" title a record five times• In 1992 was the only unranked player to win the U.S. Open 9-Ball ChampionshipsTou
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Scott Townsend
Scott TownsendScott Townsend• Born 1960• Playing pool since 1969• Lives in Louisiana when he's not on the roadFrequent winner of Southern regional toursDangerous on a bar tableScotty grew up in the swamp lands of Louisiana.  He has been playing pool since 1969.  He never
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Imran Majid
Imran MajidImran Majid• Born 1972• Born in London; currently lives in London• Playing pool for 7 years (played snooker for 15 before that) Titles:• 1st place Italian Open 2006• 3rd place Philippine Open 2006• 1st place in over 20 U.K. ranking events • 1st p
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Ralf “The Surgeon” Souquet
Ralf “The Surgeon” SouquetRalf “The Surgeon” Souquet• Born 1968 in Germany• Professional player since 1991• Won his first tournament at 14, the German Championship (Juniors category)• European Player of the Year in 1989• 2006 EnjoyPool.com champion• 2006 World Pool M
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Lopsided Scores Dominate North American 8-Ball Open Championship
Lopsided Scores Dominate North American 8-Ball Open ChampionshipBy Sally P. TimkoThere have been few upsets during the first couple of rounds of the IPT’s first major event, but many of the scores have been critically lopsided. The event, being held at The Venetian in Las Vegas, NV, began at 10 a
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Foldes Finishes With Four Wins
Foldes Finishes With Four WinsVilmos Foldes, who came in third place twice trying to qualify for the IPT when they were having their tour qualification events, triumphed today with a 100% record in his matches today. Foldes was invited to the North American Open 8-Ball Championship when Buddy Hal
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Bauries Strikes Again
Bauries Strikes AgainKBP Central Florida 9-Ball Tour / Longwood, FLby Rick DavisMatt Bauries took top honors at the KBP Central Florida 9-Ball Tour, held at Fast Break Billiards in Longwood, FL. The event, which took place July 23, was Bauries’ second top finish on this year’s tour, as he won the
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PartyGaming to Sponsor International Pool Tour
PartyGaming to Sponsor International Pool TourWorld’s Largest Online Poker Brand and IPT form marketing partnership  July 23rd, 2006Las Vegas, Nevada: PartyGaming Plc, best known for its online poker room PartyPoker.com and PartyPoker.net, the world’s largest on-line poker school, has signed
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Loar Rules Over Virginia
Loar Rules Over Virginiaby Rick DavisChris Loar fought back from the one-loss side to win the Virginia State Championships, held at The Playing Field in Richmond, VA. The 64-player field clashed July 22-23 in the double-elimination 9-ball event, which served as a qualifier for the U.S. Open 9-Bal
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Fifth and Final Round Ends at North American 8-Ball Open Championship
Fifth and Final Round Ends at North American 8-Ball Open ChampionshipBy Sally P. TimkoOne hundred players started out the first day of the International Pool Tour’s North American 8-Ball Open Championship, held at The Venetian in Las Vegas, but only sixty of them will return for Tuesday’s matches
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IPT Ladies Suffer, Sigel and Strickland Prevail
IPT Ladies Suffer, Sigel and Strickland PrevailBy Sally P. TimkoThe 10 a.m. matches have concluded at the North American 8-Ball Open Championship, and interestingly, no woman has won a match yet. Two matches went hill-hill: Monica Webb lost to Dallas West, while Keith Bennett defeated Sarah Eller
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Donuts Continue Throughout the Day
Donuts Continue Throughout the DayGermany’s Oliver Ortmann, who qualified for the IPT in Bellflower, CA, earlier this year in February, handed Jim Raney a donut in their fourth-round match. Ortmann, a two-time winner of the International Challenge of Champions and a WPA 9-Ball champion, stated, “
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Fourth Round Ends, Fifth Begins at IPT North American Open
Fourth Round Ends, Fifth Begins at IPT North American OpenCorey “The Prince of Pool” Deuel, a former player of the year, bested Chicago’s Ike Runnels 8-4, bringing his record to 2-1 for the day so far. He commented afterward, “The match went a little slow. I made some mistakes, but I got through
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Hundal, Sigel Clinch Advancement
Hundal, Sigel Clinch AdvancementRaj Hundal was the first to finish in the fifth round Monday evening, cementing his return to the North American Open 8-Ball Championship with an 8-0 victory over Hall of Fame member Dallas West. In half of the racks in the match, Hundal broke and ran out. Hundal w
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Second Day Wraps Up at IPT North American Open 8-Ball
Second Day Wraps Up at IPT North American Open 8-BallRound 2 Groups AnnouncedMika “Iceman” Immonen clinched his third win of the night when he defeated Gandy Valle 8-5 in the fourth round. “I was already in before that match started—we were basically playing for second and third. I did win, thoug
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Sholes a Sure Thing
Sholes a Sure ThingArizona Women’s Billiard Tour / Peoria, AZA total purse of $1,375 and a WPBA qualifier brough 35 women to Sixshooters in Peoria, AZ. Held the weekend of July 22-23, this stop on the Arizona Women’s Billiard Tour saw Holly Sholes take the top prize with her victory over Susan Me
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Freeman Takes His First Blaze Title
Freeman Takes His First Blaze TitleBlaze 9-Ball Tour / York, PAby Rick Davis They say the mice will play when the cat’s away, and with tour heavyweight Mike Davis at the IPT’s North American Open 8-Ball Championship, the rest of the field all tried to boost their rankings. Appearing for only his
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Schmidt and Ortmann Notch Wins
Schmidt and Ortmann Notch WinsThe televised matches in the first round have ended, with the straight pool players taking the wins. On one table, Germany’s Oliver “The Machine” Ortmann, who holds 42 German national titles and is a 28-time Euro Tour champion, bested road man Mark Tademy (better kno
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First Round Complete With Few Upsets
First Round Complete With Few UpsetsThe remaining Filipinos continue their domination of this event with first-round wins. “Marvelous” Marlon Manalo bested Wayne Catledge by a close 8-6 score, while Hall of Fame member Efren Reyes won his match over Andreja Klasovic of Serbia 8-4. Other Filipino
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Hatch Carves Another Win
Hatch Carves Another WinIn a rather controversial second-round match, Dennis “The Hatchetman” Hatch sideswiped Keith McCready. Hatch broke and ran the first rack then traded the next three racks to tie the score at 2 apiece. At that point Hatch flew past McCready, winning the next six racks for a
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Second Round Finishing Up
Second Round Finishing UpMike Sigel grabbed another win in the second round, this time over Wayne Catledge. Only allowing Catledge sporadic wins, Sigel swept through with an 8-3 final score.The loquacious “Mouth” commented, “I could win the whole thing, but I don’t care if I am not playing good.
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John Salley Visits the North American Open 8-Ball Championship
John Salley Visits the North American Open 8-Ball ChampionshipJohn Salley of “The Best Damn Sports Show, Period” visited the North American Open 8-Ball Championship Tuesday afternoon and tried his luck at a rack of 8-ball against Shawn “The Love Sponge” Putnam. Upon seeing his opponent, Salle jok
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Mixed Emotions Dominate After Third Round
Mixed Emotions Dominate After Third RoundFeelings after the third round are running the gamut between elation and depression. “I played bad, period,” Shannon Daulton said after an 8-4 loss to Tom Storm. “All around I just played bad. Not won a match. I played pretty good the first two matches—it
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Tuesday's Moment of Truth
Tuesday's Moment of TruthThings are getting hectic at the North American Open 8-Ball Championship, as things are getting down to the wire. The last round has started, and to many, their success or failure will determine whether or not they will advance to Wednesday’s rounds. With a payout di
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Day 3 in the Books at IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship
Day 3 in the Books at IPT North American 8-Ball Open ChampionshipRound 3 AnnouncedThe 120-player field is being chopped in half by virtue of a brutal second full day of play for all of the entrants. Tuesday’s schedule worked the players through five full rounds without a break. Tomorrow they can
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Europeans Going Strong in Round 3
Europeans Going Strong in Round 3The day began with 60 players out of the original 200, and it will end with only 36. The difference in payout between today and tomorrow is $7,000, a hefty increase. Ralf “The Surgeon” Souquet annihilated France’s Yannick Beaufils in his first match of the day in
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Shannon Elizabeth at the IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship
Shannon Elizabeth at the IPT North American Open 8-Ball ChampionshipWith the IPT action in full swing midway through the event Wednesday afternoon saw a surprise visit from movie star Shannon Elizabeth of “American Pie” fame. Elizabeth visited the practice area and shot a quick game with Corey De
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Keeping His Feet on the Ground
Keeping His Feet on the GroundThe Markus versus Marcus match between Juva and Chamat ended in an 8-5 win for Juva, who hails from Finland. “My second match went much much better than the first,” Juva said afterward, who lost to Jonathan Pinegar 8-4 earlier. “I was very tired and slept only a coup
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Martinez Continues on Winning Streak
Martinez Continues on Winning StreakRafael Martinez continues undefeated throughout the event with his second win of the day, this time over Carl Morris 8-6. Martinez has two matches left today: Darren Appleton and Steve Moore. “So far, fortunately, I’ve been winning my matches and haven’t lost,”
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Surprises Pepper 5:30 p.m. Rounds
Surprises Pepper 5:30 p.m. RoundsThe fourth round of matches is winding down, and most of the players are gearing up for the fifth, final, and possibly determining match. There have been some surprises in this round, though.Karl Boyes, who qualified for the North American Open 8-Ball Championship
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Heartbreak and Elation in Wednesday’s Last Round
Heartbreak and Elation in Wednesday’s Last Round“I’m in!” Raj Hundal shouted in the almost-deserted tournament room after finding out he made it through the day. “I’m in!” Hundal was one of many players waiting for the results from other matches to determine if he would be going home early or pla
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Hundal, Hohmann Win First Round
Hundal, Hohmann Win First RoundOnly 36 of the original 200 players at the North American Open 8-Ball Championship returned for today’s matches. Players today are guaranteed $17,000, which leaps to $30,000 tomorrow.One of the first matches to finish was the Raj Hundal/Rodney Morris rematch of the
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Players Ready for Second Round
Players Ready for Second RoundWest Jefferson, OH’s Dee Adkins won his match over Ronato Alcano of the Philippines 8-4 in today’s first round. Several years ago, Adkins had a broken right arm, and being right-handed, was out of commission for some time.IPT discussion forumDay 5 image galleryMatch
Directory: July 2006
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Strickland Goes off the Air
Strickland Goes off the AirIn his match with Nick Van den Berg, Earl Strickland appeared to have difficulties keeping his head on straight, though he won hill-hill. Several games into the match, Van den Berg’s family was whispering amongst themselves when Strickland turned around and asked them t
Directory: July 2006
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Reyes & Bustamante Both Suffer Losses
Reyes & Bustamante Both Suffer LossesA surprising twist in the second round came when Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante, certainly both favored in this event, suffered losses in the second round. Ivica Hill of Croatia dealt “The Magician” an 8-6 loss.“I’m so excited because it’s my first t
Directory: July 2006
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Kirkwood Earns a Win
Kirkwood Earns a WinDark horse Jason Kirkwood won his first match today, a hill-hill nail-biter over Raj Hundal that dealt the Brit his first loss of the day. From holding a 7-4 lead, Kirkwood missed a crucial shot, and Hundal cleared the table. He then broke and ran the next two racks to knot th
Directory: July 2006
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It All Comes Down to the Last Round
It All Comes Down to the Last RoundIt’s too early to tell for many of the players whether or not they will advance to tomorrow’s rounds, but for some, it’s almost a certainty.Thorsten Hohmann and Nick Van den Berg were playing on one of the televised tables. Hohmann had two wins and Van den Berg
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Hohmann on Top of the World
Hohmann on Top of the WorldThorsten “The Hitman” Hohmann just triumphed over “Marvelous Marlon” Manalo in the finals of the IPT’s North American Open 8-Ball Championship. Playing to a packed house, the two battled to double-hill before Hohmann broke and ran out the final game.Michael Buffer annou
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Grudge Match on the Horizon
Grudge Match on the HorizonEighteen players returned for today’s matches at the North American Open 8-Ball Championship, but two-thirds will head home after today’s rounds, having earned $30,000 each. After today, the increments continue to increase, with $350,000 being doled out for first place.
Directory: July 2006
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Rematch Goes to Hohmann
Rematch Goes to HohmannThe 2003 World Pool Championship final match was revisited in the second round, with the same results. Thorsten “The Hitman” Hohmann played stellar pool in order to defeat Alex Pagulayan 8-6, with several break and run-outs on Hohmann’s side.As the players have found out, t
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Owen Scores First Win, Others Earn Their Third
Owen Scores First Win, Others Earn Their ThirdJohnny Archer was watching Gabe Owen and Thorsten Hohmann’s match, and a lady leaned forward, put her hand on his arm, and said, “You’re still the best.” “Thank you,” Archer acknowledged humbly, “but I’ve got a lot of work to do.”Owen exhibited little
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Deciding Round Looms Ahead
Deciding Round Looms AheadWith the fifth and final round drawing closer, players are focusing in on their fourth-round scores and comparing them to the rest of the stats in their group. It’s do or die at this point, with only 6 of the 18 players advancing to Saturday’s rounds.Thorsten Hohmann and
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Final Six to Return Saturday
Final Six to Return SaturdayThere was a huge crowd in the ballroom where the North American Open 8-Ball Tour is being held at The Venetian, all waiting to see which 6 of the 18 players are advancing.The grueling format took its toll on some, but the 50-year-old Efren Reyes was the only player to
Directory: July 2006
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Two Hill-Hill Matches Start the Day
Two Hill-Hill Matches Start the DayThe seventh day of the North American Open 8-Ball Championship began with two hill-hill matches out of three in the first round, adding even more excitement to the already thrilling event. The gleaming, enormous silver trophy took center stage between the two te
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Manalo & Orcollo Are Two for Two
Manalo & Orcollo Are Two for Two“Marvelous Marlon” absolutely dominated Evgeny Stalev in their second-round match today, which was on one of the TV tables. He won the first match and then broke and ran three in a row for an automatic 4-0 lead. When Stalev did make it to the table, he overshot
Directory: July 2006
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Manalo Leads the Pack With 3 Wins
Manalo Leads the Pack With 3 WinsThe third round has just ended, with Marlon Manalo leading the group going into the fourth round with three wins so far, besting Efren Reyes 8-7, Evgeny Stalev 8-0, and now Dennis Orcollo 8-7.Orcollo won the lag in their match and broke and ran out, but from there
Directory: July 2006
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Manalo Undefeated for the Day
Manalo Undefeated for the DayManalo to face Hohmann in possible final previewWinning 8-6 over Ralf Souquet, it is a certainty that Marlon Manalo will be one of the contestants playing in Sunday’s North American Open 8-Ball Championship finals.From a 6-2 lead, Souquet scratched on the break that c
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Manalo vs. Hohmann in Finals of IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship
Manalo vs. Hohmann in Finals of IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship                                 IPT discussion forum   &
Directory: July 2006
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PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool Site Starts Today!
PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool Site Starts Today!Matchroom Sport is delighted to announce that www.worldcupofpool.com, the Official Online Home of the inaugural PartyPoker.com World Cup Of Pool, is now up and running. With the tournament being held for the first time ever, the site will be your
Directory: August 2006
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Cujoroho Challenge Series offers billiard players a fast-track to the $1,000,000 grand prize
Cujoroho Challenge Series offers billiard players a fast-track to the $1,000,000 grand prizeCujoroho Challenge SeriesTM—$1,000,000 to a single pool player in May 2007The “Race to Vegas” is a new addition to the Cujoroho Challenge SeriesTM, where one pool player will go down in history and win $1,
Directory: August 2006
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Cash Cashes in Georgia
Cash Cashes in GeorgiaKBP Georgia 9-Ball Tour/Atlanta, GAby Rick DavisDanny Cash made a surprise return from the one-loss side to claim the title at the KBP Georgia 9-Ball Tour, held at Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, GA. The billiards event, which was held July 29-30, drew a modest crowd though all the
Directory: August 2006
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Corr Scores Another Women's Professional Billiards Association Title
Corr Scores Another Women's Professional Billiards Association TitleWPBA Midwest Classic/East Peoria, ILby Rick DavisKaren Corr went undefeated through seven rounds to take first place at the 2006 WPBA Midwest Classic. Taking place at the Par-a-dice Hotel and Casino in East Peoria, IL, July 26-30
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Three Divisions of Pocket Billiards Vie for Straight Pool Honors
Three Divisions of Pocket Billiards Players Vie for Straight Pool Honorsby Rick DavisThe Tri-State Tour drew in 32 competitors for their semi-regular straight pool event, held August 5-6. Amsterdam Billiards and Bar in New York, NY, played host, while James Dorsey, Martin Kristy, and Richard Felt
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Paula Emerges Undefeated in KBP Central Florida Billiards Tournament
Paula Emerges Undefeated in KBP Central Florida Billiards Tournamentby Rick DavisThe eleventh stop of the KBP Central Florida Tour drew a strong 32-player field for Nomar Paula to destroy. Taking place August 5-6 at Planet 9-Ball in Tampa, FL, this was Paula’s first top finish, in addition to his
Directory: August 2006
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Ten Players Qualify for Billiards IPT World Open 8-Ball Championship
Ten Players Qualify for Billiards IPT World Open 8-Ball ChampionshipThe first week of August saw five qualification events across the world happen the weekend of August 4-6. Ten winners earned their spots by defeating the top pros in the sport and will meet the 150 IPT members in Reno, NV, to vie
Directory: August 2006
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Viking Tour Recruits an All-Star Team of Billiards Tournament Directors
Viking Tour Recruits an All-Star Team of Billiards Tournament DirectorsThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour, the largest and longest running open regional tour in the nation, which recently expanded to over 90 events per year has hired six new tournament directors to sell, promote and operate events in the
Directory: August 2006
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Billiards Congress of America National 9-Ball Championships and US Open One Pocket Tournament
Billiards Congress of America National 9-Ball Championships and US Open One Pocket TournamentPress releaseIt’s not too late! … and you may already be qualified!Late fee deadline is Friday, August 11 …Think about it …This year’s tournament sports a combined $25,000 added & guaranteed – an
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Back to Billiards Expo Begins
Back to Billiards Expo BeginsThe Billiard Congress of America’s Back to Billiards Expo began August 10 and is being held in Baltimore, MD, at the Baltimore Convention Center. The three-day event culminates on Saturday with the Ballbusters Ultimate Pool Party, to which the community has been invit
Directory: August 2006
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Ten More Pool Players Qualify for the IPT’s World Open Championship
Ten More Pool Players Qualify for the IPT’s World Open 8-Ball ChampionshipBilliards tournament will pay $3,000,000 in prize money to pool playersThe weekend of August 11-13 will see another ten billiard players qualify for the upcoming World Open 8-Ball Championship, being held at Grand Sierra Re
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Kennedy Comes Through at Crooked Cue
Kennedy Comes Through at Crooked CueJ. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour - Pool and Billiards Tournament - Waynesville, NCby Inside POOL Magazine StaffTour director Tommy Kennedy put together another win on his J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour the weekend of August 12-13. Hosted by The Cr
Directory: August 2006
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Manalo Claims his First Blaze Title at Castle Billiards
Manalo Claims his First Blaze Title at Castle BilliardsBlaze 9-Ball Tour /Billiards News/ East Rutherford, NJby Rick Davis/Inside POOL Magazine"Marvelous Marlon" Manalo, the runner-up to the IPT’s multi-million-dollar North American Open 8-Ball Championship in July, came back from
Directory: August 2006
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The Cruncher Takes CWPT Billiards Title
The Cruncher Takes CWPT Billiards TitleCanadian Women’s Pool Tour / Billiards News / Brampton, ONTby Inside POOL Magazine StaffDangling a WPBA qualifier in front of the 24 women, the Canadian Women’s Pool Tour hosted their fifth stop of the season as Raxx Bar and Grill in Brampton, ONT. With $1,0
Directory: August 2006
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Billiard Congress of America Hopes to Rev the Industy's Engines with New Executive Director
Billiard Congress of America Hopes to Rev the Industy's Engines with New Executive DirectorPress ReleaseIn a move that Billiard Congress of America (BCA) directors hope will put the association’s desire to become more of a marketing arm for the billiards industry on a fast track, the BCA announce
Directory: August 2006
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Johnny Archer Captures 2006 Champion of Champion Billiards Title
Johnny Archer Captures 2006 Champion of Champion Billiards TitlePool player pockets $50,000 for billiard victory"This is the toughest pool tournament in the world," said an elated Johnny Archer moments after capturing the 2006 International Challenge of Champions title. The pressure pac
Directory: August 2006
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Day One at the 2006 IBSF World Snooker Tournament
Day One at the 2006 IBSF World Snooker TournamentPool, Billiards, and Snooker report Snooker fever has hit San Jose, CA and it’s wonderful because it’s very cold in the Gateway Ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel. All over the hotel, smartly dressed men – some as young as 21, some over 40 for t
Directory: August 2006
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Bryant Wins Second Fast Eddie's Billiards Event
Bryant Wins Second Fast Eddie's Billiards EventFast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour / Pool and Billiards events / Houston, TXThe heat was on at the eighth event of the Fast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour, which stopped in Houston, TX, the weekend of August 12-13. With 82 players and one air conditione
Directory: August 2006
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Lloyd Lassoes a Billiards Win in Houston
Lloyd Lassoes a Billiards Win in HoustonFast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour / Pool and Billiards / Houston, TXHot weather didn’t deter the ladies from coming out to the eighth stop of the Fast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour, held in Houston, TX, the weekend of August 12-13. With the points race still
Directory: August 2006
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Sixteen Billiard Players Remain at Turning Stone
Sixteen Billiard Players Remain at Turning Stoneby Rick Davis, Inside POOL MagazineThe Turning Stone Classic VII has offered up a variety of excitement and matchups through the events first three days. Taking place from August 17 - 20 at the Turning Stone Hotel and Casino in Verona, NY, a fu
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Day 2 of IBSF World Snooker Team Championships
Day 2 of IBSF World Snooker Team ChampionshipsSo here we are, day two at the IBSF World Snooker Team Championships here in San Jose at the DoubleTree Hotel, and what do you know: spectators actually show up! I eye suspiciously a guy I don’t remember sitting in the morning matches, reading the rul
Directory: August 2006
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Century Break Spices up Day Three at IBSF World Snooker Team Championships
Century Break Spices up Day Three at IBSF World Snooker Team ChampionshipsDavid Craggs, 30, of County Durham, England, shook the IBSF World Snooker Team Championships with a century break of 104 points in the 7th frame of 9-frame match between England and Sweden. Now that’s excitement, folks. To
Directory: August 2006
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Patton Picks up a Billiards Victory
Patton Picks up a Billiards VictoryJ. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Sevierville, TNby Inside POOL Magazine StaffMike Patton cruised into Sevierville, TN, for the eighth stop of the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour along with 29 others. Hosted by Sevierville Billiard Club and Main St
Directory: August 2006
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Caudron and Ceulemans Claim Top Billiards Spots at the Carom Café
Caudron and Ceulemans Claim Top Billiards Spots at the Carom CaféThe 2006 Sang Lee International Open Serves Up a Long Weekby Rick Davis, Inside POOL MagazineThough Sang Lee, one of the most well-known and talented three-cushion billiard artists, passed away in 2004, his motto of “Making billiard
Directory: August 2006
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Reno Gains Another Ten IPT Billiard Players
Reno Gains Another Ten IPT Billiard Playersby Inside POOL Magazine StaffThe International Pool Tour’s widely anticipated World Open 8-Ball Championship begins in less than two weeks, and another round of pocket billiards qualification events has wrapped up. The event will be held at the Grand Sie
Directory: August 2006
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Mitchell Wins Billiards Nail-Biter
Mitchell Wins Billiards Nail-BiterKBP Tiger Florida Ladies’ Tour / Longwood, FLby Rick Davis, Inside POOL MagazineStephanie Mitchell came back from a late loss to win the eighth stop of the KBP Tiger Florida Ladies’ Tour. Taking place August 19 at Fast Break Billiards in Longwood, FL, a modest tu
Directory: August 2006
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Daniels Squeaks out a Win
Daniels Squeaks out a WinKBP Central Florida Billiards Tour / Longwood, FLby Rick Davis, Inside POOL MagazineA strong field of tour regulars came in search of glory at the KBP Central Florida Tour, and it was Tim Daniels who survived the onslaught to claim his first tour victory. Taking place at
Directory: August 2006
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Archer Claims First Place at Turning Stone Classic VII Billiard Tournament
Archer Claims First Place at Turning Stone Classic VII Billiard Tournamentby Rick Davis, Inside POOL Magazine - Billiards NewsThe top sixteen billiards players arrived Sunday with their A game as they fought to reach the finals. Action on the one-loss side turned into death row for the top pros a
Directory: August 2006
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Highs and Lows at 2006 IBSF World Snooker Team Cup Championships
Highs and Lows at 2006 IBSF World Snooker Team Cup ChampionshipsIt’s the fourth day of the 2006 IBSF World Snooker Team Cup Championships, and things are heating up. Many century breaks are happenin’, the crowds are getting larger (if still pathetic) and the boys are battling it out for the quart
Directory: August 2006
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PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool
PartyPoker.com World Cup of PoolBilliard Tournament to begin in Newport Centre, South Wales 22-27 August32 national pocket billiards teams representing 31 countries are gathering in Newport, South Wales in preparation for the inaugural PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool which gets underway at the N
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Barouty Captures a Win and Division
Barouty Captures a Win and DivisionTri-State Tour / Billiards and Pool / New York, NYby Rick Davis, Inside POOL MagazineDanny Barouty came back from the one-loss side to claim his first top finish on the Tri-State Billiard Tour. The event was the tour’s fourth stop of the season and took place at
Directory: August 2006
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The Monk Teaches Pool and Billiards at University of Illinois at Chicago Seminar
The Monk Teaches Pool and Billiards at University of Illinois at Chicago SeminarTim “The Monk” Miller has been teaching billiards to pool players for decades.  His teachings have touched millions the world over.  In his latest venture, The Monk visited the University of Illinois at Chic
Directory: August 2006
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Day 6 of IBSF World Snooker Team Championship
Day 6 of IBSF World Snooker Team ChampionshipPool, Billiards and Snooker Reports - IBSF ReleaseIn IBSF World Snooker Team Championship action Tuesday, all three American teams suffered big losses. Team A lost to China Hong Kong 7-2, Isle of Man kicked some American B team butt with a score of 5-4
Directory: August 2006
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Russia March on at World Cup of Pool
Russia March on at World Cup of PoolPool and Billiard NewsRussia moved into the last 16 with a 9-3 success against Hungary in the first of the matches on day two. However, the Russians, who are seeded 11, will know they will have to play much better in their next encounter as both players were gu
Directory: August 2006
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Hong Kong Records a Memorable Upset at the World Cup of Pool
Hong Kong Records a Memorable Upset at the World Cup of PoolPool and Billiards NewsHONG Kong billiards team produced a heroic performance to stun sixth seeds Sweden in the biggest shock so far of the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool billiard tournament. Sweden, whose side consisted of former
Directory: August 2006
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Spain Defeats England at World Cup of Pool
Spain Defeats England at World Cup of PoolPool and Billiards NewsThe billiards team of Spain's David Alcaide (picutred right shooting) and Rafael Guzman enjoyed a sweet victory over England a as they nudged out Raj Hundal and Ronnie O’Sullivan in a classic 9-8 thriller at the PartyPoker.com World
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USA Billiards Team Given Fright at PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool
USA Billiards Team Given Fright at PartyPoker.com World Cup of PoolUSA billiard team was given a massive fright in their opening round match of the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool.  The Americans had been 4-2 behind against an under-rated Singapore side before Mosconi Cup regulars Rodney Mo
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Wales' World Cup Dream Ends at PartyPoker.net Word Cup of Pool
Wales' World Cup Dream Ends at PartyPoker.net Word Cup of PoolIn the final billiards match of the evening session on day two of the PartyPoker.net Word Cup of Pool the German billiard team of Thomas Engert and Oliver Ortmann made light work of home hopes as they demolished Wales 9-2.But in all fa
Directory: August 2006
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Trick Shot Magic and International Speed Pool Challenge in Las Vegas
Trick Shot Magic and International Speed Pool Challenge in Las VegasThe Premier special events in professional billiards will be hosted by ESPN Zone in Las Vegas on October 4-5. The Semifinal matches and the championship match of both billiard events will be telecast by ESPN beginning in November
Directory: August 2006
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Third Seed Holland Begin Their Billiards Campaign
Third Seed Holland Begin Their Billiards CampaignSecond seed Holland begin their billiard campaign in the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool today.The Dutch pairing of Niels Feijen (pictured) and Nick van den Berg are one of the tournament favourites to claim the $60,000 top prize and will play the
Directory: August 2006
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Finland Goes Through Into Round Two in Billiards
Finland Goes Through Into Round Two in BilliardsThe Finland billiards team looked good as they eased their way into the second round of the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool billiard tournament at the expense of Ireland ’s Tommy Donlon and Paddy McLaughlin on Thursday afternoon.  In the end t
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Stylish Italians Looking Good at Billiards
Stylish Italians Looking Good at BilliardsItaly's billiard team turned on the style to cruise into the second round of the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool.The Italian pairing of Fabio Petroni and Angelo Millauro comfortably won 9-2 to set up a match in the last 16 against highly-rated Finla
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Hall of Fame Members Rempe and Hall withdraw from IPT World Open 8-Ball Championship
Hall of Fame Members Rempe and Hall withdraw from IPT World Open 8-Ball ChampionshipBilliards Congress of America Hall of Fame Members Jim Rempe and Buddy Hall have withdrawn from the IPT World Open 8-Ball Championship citing "personal reasons" that are keeping them from being able to p
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Vietnam Billiards Team Scrapes Through In Unconvincing Fashion
Vietnam Billiards Team Scrapes Through In Unconvincing FashionIn the most amazing of matches, for all the wrong reasons, the Vietnamese billiard duo of Thanh Nam Nguyen and Chi Dung Luong made their way into the last 16 with a come-from-behind 9-8 win over Croatia.The match became a comedy of err
Directory: August 2006
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Wych Says Philippines Billiards Team Looks Unbeatable
Wych Says Philippines Billiards Team Looks UnbeatableLegendary pool and billiards commentator Jim Wych has backed the Philippines billiard team to become the winners of the first ever PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool.Wych, 52, has been the voice of pool for 17 years and has watched every match of
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Canada, Isle of Man Win First Match
Canada, Isle of Man Win First MatchIn 2006 IBSF World Snooker Team Cup Championship excitement, the Canadian Seniors’ team won their first match today, beating the Scottish team 7-2, making them much stronger contenders in the quarterfinal match. You see, unlike in the Men’s event, all the Senior
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Holland Complete Round Two of Billiards Line-up
Holland Complete Round Two of Billiards Line-upSecond seed Holland showed their worth as they made their way into the last 16 billiard teams of the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool with a victory over Scotland.  The Scottish side of Michael Valentine and Pat Holtz gave it a good go but a suc
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Philippine Billiard Team Made To Work Hard
Philippine Billiard Team Made To Work HardTournament favourites Philippines moved into the last eight billiards teams but were made to work hard against 16th seeds Malaysia.The Filipino pairing of Francisco Bustamante and Efren Reyes were the most impressive of all the sides in the first round as
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American Billiards Team Slides Into Next Round at 2006 PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool
American Billiards Team Slides Into Next Round at 2006 PartyPoker.com World Cup of PoolUSA advanced ominously to the quarter final stages of the 2006 PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool billiard tournament with an easy victory over the England B side that comprised of Steve Davis and Daryl Peac
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Taiwan Billiards Team Show Their Class
Taiwan Billiards Team Show Their ClassIn an intriguing last 16 clash between Far Eastern pool powers, the Japan billiard team took on the Taiwanese billiards team pairing of Yang Ching-shun and Wang Hung-hsiang for a place in the quarter-finals of the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool. Howeve
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Hong Kong Billiards Team Produces Another Shock
Hong Kong Billiards Team Produces Another ShockThe Hong Kong billiard team caused another shock in the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool as they defeated Russia to move into the last eight.Before the tournament started the Hong Kong billiards team of Lee Chenman and Kong Man-Ho were written off as
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Czech Billiards Team Takes Down Canadians
Czech Billiards Team Takes Down CanadiansThe Czech Republic pairing of billiard players Roman Hybler and Michal Gavenciak booked a quarter-final match up against Philippines as they beat Canada in a tense encounter at the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool. Canada, represented by Luc Salvas an
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Italian Billiards Team Turns On The Magic
Italian Billiards Team Turns On The MagicThe Italian billiard team produced one of the most oustanding performances of the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool to thrash seventh seeds Finland 9-2.The Italian pairing of Angelo Millauro and Fabio Petroni, who are seeded tenth, barely put a fo
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German Billiard Team Too Good For Spain
German Billiard Team Too Good For SpainThe German billiards team made it through to the quarter finals of the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool as they overcame a hiccup to beat Spain by 9-5.  The German side, made up of European No.1 Thomas Engert and former WPA World Champion Oliver Or
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Vietnam Billiards Team Produces Inspired Performance
Vietnam Billiards Team Produces Inspired PerformanceThe Vietnam billiard team caused a massive shock by defeating second seeds Holland to complete the quarter-final line-up at the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool.The Vietnamese side, consisting of Thanh Nam Nguyen and Chi Dung Luong, had loo
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Leslie Anne Rogers Back in the Winner’s Circle of Hunter Classics Tour
Leslie Anne Rogers Back in the Winner’s Circle of Hunter Classics TourMindy Cohen of Legend’s Billiards in League City, Texas was an exceptional host to the $2,000 guaranteed added Hunter Classics Amateur Women’s Tour’s seventh stop of the 2006 season the weekend of August 19-20.  This was t
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World Cup of Pool Reaches Quarter-finals Stage
World Cup of Pool Reaches Quarter-finals StageThe PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool has reached the quarter-final stage and there are some cracking matches on offer.Fifth seeds Taiwan, who have defeated India and Japan so far, are first in action and it could be one of the matches of the tournamen
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German Billiards Team Ousts Taiwan
German Billiards Team Ousts TaiwanThe German billiard team continued their march towards the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool final with a fine victory against fifth seeds Taiwan.The German pairing of Thomas Engert and Oliver Ortmann secured a 9-4 success and will now meet either Philippines
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Underdog Vietnam Billiards Team Wins Again
Underdog Vietnam Billiards Team Wins AgainThe Vietnam billiard team, the 33/1 outsiders, continued to upset the form book at the 2006 PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool as they came from behind again to oust favourites Italy and book a spot in Sunday’s semi-final line-up. The Hanoi-based pairing of
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USA Billiards Team Ends Hong Kong's Hopes
USA Billiards Team Ends Hong Kong's HopesThe USA billiard team cruised into the semi-finals to finally end the resistance of brave Hong Kong in the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool.Hong Kong, dismissed as 150/1 outsiders before the tournament, had defeated seeded teams Sweden and Russia
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Philippines Billiards Team Move into Final Four
Philippines Billiards Team Move into Final FourThe Phillipines billiard team were made to fight all the way but did enough to become the final team to reach the semi-finals at the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool.The number one seeds raced into an early 3-0 lead against unseeded Czech Republ
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Tony Crosby
Tony CrosbyAfter playing professional snooker for five years, at o­ne point reigning as the Northern England Champion, Tony Crosby left his homeland in 2001 with o­ne thing in mind: shooting professional pool in the United States. After arriving, he began hitting balls with a cue he bought for te
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Schroeder Wins Bar Box Season Opener at Rockford Billiard Café
Schroeder Wins Bar Box Season Opener at Rockford Billiard CaféRockford Billiard Café Bar Box Series / Rockford, ILby Rick DavisThe new 2006-2007 billiard season of the Rockford Bar Box Series started up August 26 at the Rockford Billiards Café in Rockford, IL, with a field of 35 players ready to
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Philippines Billiard Team Earn Finals Birth
Philippines Billiard Team Earn Finals BirthThe Filipino billiards dream team of Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante made their way through to the final of the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool as they overcame fourth seeds Germany in a hard-fought encounter at the Newport Centre. Backed by a larg
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USA Billiards Team Moves in Finals of World Cup of Pool
USA Billiards Team Moves in Finals of World Cup of PoolVietnam Billiard Team Hopes ExtinguishedThe USA billiard team secured their place in the first ever PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool final as Vietnam ’s dream run came to an end.The American pairing of Earl Strickland and Rodney Morris d
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Philippines Billiards Team Capture World Cup of Pool Title
Philippines Billiards Team Capture World Cup of Pool TitleThe Philippines billiard team have become the first ever winners of the PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool. The Filipino pairing of Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante claimed the trophy and top prize of $60,000 (about £32,000) with a
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Moore Goes Nearly Undefeated in Billiard Tournament
Moore Goes Nearly Undefeated in Billiard Tournamentby Rick DavisThe Great Southern 8-Ball Tour visited Sporty’s in Greenville, SC, during the August 26-27 weekend, where a talented field of 33 players competed.  Among the WPBA and IPT pros, Steve Moore came out on top, losing only one set. T
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IPT World Open 8-Ball Championship
IPT World Open 8-Ball ChampionshipIPT World Open 8-Ball Championship Tournament FormatFormat and prize money payouts for the 2006IPT World Open 8-Ball ChampionshipGrand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada September 2 - 10, 2006Prize Fund $3,000,000 – First Place $500,000Player MeetingSaturda
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Billiards Pool RSS News Feed
Billiards Pool RSS News FeedBilliards Pool RSS News Feed powered by Inside POOL Magazine. Our pool and billiards news feed is absolutely free to use. This a a great way to have the latest news from the sport of billiards and pool delivered to your desktop as it happens. Webmasters can also po
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IPT’s Reno Pocket Billiards Field Complete
IPT’s Reno Pocket Billiards Field CompleteBy Inside POOL StaffThe fifth week of qualification events for the IPT’s World Open 8-Ball Championship, which takes place September 2-10 in Reno, NV, has ended. Ten final billiard players will round out the 200-entrant field to vie for the $3 million pri
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Matt Vasgersian Signed as International Pool Tour Announcer
Matt Vasgersian Signed as Billiards International Pool Tour Announcer Leading Sports Broadcaster To Become “Voice of the IPT” August 27, 2006Los Angeles (August 25, 2006): The International Pool Tour has announced that it has signed nationally-known sportscaster Matt Vasgersian as its lead billia
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White Blacks out the Billiard Competition
White Blacks out the Billiard CompetitionJ. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Georgetown, SCThe J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour visited the tidelands of Georgetown, SC, the weekend of August 26-27. Yauhannah Billiards hosted the tour’s $1,000-added stop, which attracted a field of 33,
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Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for July/August
Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for July/AugustCongratulations to Thomas Tran of Garden Grove, CA  for submitting the wining entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Billiard Caption Contest for the month of May/June.  The winning caption was, "It suddenly b
Directory: September 2006
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Vonage To Sponsor Billiards IPT World Open
Vonage To Sponsor Billiards IPT World OpenInternational Pool Tour joins forces with leading Broadband Telephone Service Reno, Nevada - Vonage, the leading provider of broadband telephone service, has signed on as a charter sponsor of the International Pool Tour’s World Open 8-Ball Championsh
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World Open 8-Ball Championship Kicks off Tomorrow
World Open 8-Ball Championship Kicks off TomorrowWith a total of $3,000,000 on the line with the lion’s share of $500,000 going to the winner, the IPT’s World Open 8-Ball Championship is ready to kick off Sunday, September 3. This unsurpassed event is being staged at the Grand Sierra Resort and C
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World Open 8-Ball Championship Begins
World Open 8-Ball Championship BeginsTo the resounding sound of a unanimous break of billiards balls, the International Pool Tour’s World Open 8-Ball Championship commenced this morning. Half of the 200-player field is present today to attempt to advance to Tuesday’s action and build up their sha
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First Round at World Open Billiards Tournament Finishes Up
First Round at World Open Billiards Tournament Finishes UpPast U.S. Open champion Jeremy “Double J” Jones finished up his billiard match against Jose Parica the 8-4 victor and had some words of wisdom to impart. “I played pretty good … made a couple of mistakes, but I was calm and happy with the
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Whitewashes Continue in the Second Round of Billiards Tournament
Whitewashes Continue in the Second Round of Billiards TournamentSeveral 8-0 billiard matches have finished up early in the second round of the first day of the World Open 8-Ball Championship. Former World All-Around champion Larry Nevel had success against Tuan Kiat Goh, delivering him an 8-0 whi
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Second Round Complete at Billiards Tournament
Second Round Complete at Billiards TournamentTeam Philippines, fresh off their big win at the World Cup of Pool, has continued in that same vein so far at the World Open. In the second round, Francisco Bustamante met Wade Crane and, with three break and run-outs, won the match 8-4. Efren “Bata” R
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Third Round of Billiards Tournament Running Smoothly
Third Round of Billiards Tournament Running SmoothlySo far today, there have been few true upsets to mark the day. The Filipinos billiard players continue to dominate, most remaining undefeated so far. Dennis Orcollo, the Bellflower, CA, qualifier winner last March, defeated Hall of Famer Mike “T
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Fourth Round of Billiards Tournament to Begin
Fourth Round of Billiards Tournament to BeginThe third round of today’s matches has concluded, with the players warming up for the fourth currently. Former world champion and reigning U.S. Open champ Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan met Texas’s Charlie Bryant in the third round and came away the 8-4 win
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Jones Defeats Hohmann in Fourth Round of IPT World Open 8-Ball Championship
Jones Defeats Hohmann in Fourth Round of IPT World Open 8-Ball ChampionshipIn the biggest upset of the billiards tournament so far, Hall of Fame member Loree Jon Jones met with North American Open champion Thorsten Hohmann and defeated him 8-4. “Round robins are a funny format, and it was do or d
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Final Round of Billiard Tournament to Begin
Final Round of Billiard Tournament to BeginThe fourth round has wound down, leaving several mysteries in the minds of several players, who will have to play as hard as they can in the last round to ensure their advancement.Team Philippines has completely dominated the day. It seemed that the
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Hohmann Ousted from Billiards IPT World Open 8-Ball Championship
Hohmann Ousted from Billiards IPT World Open 8-Ball ChampionshipBilliard player Thorsten Hohmann found himself once again on the receiving end of misfortune tonight when he came up against a very determined Steve Moore. With Warren Kiamco in their group holding three wins, Jim Raney not a threat,
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Day One Finished, 60 Advance in Billiards Tournament
Day One Finished, 60 Advance in Billiards TournamentTeam USA finished the day on a high note, with almost all of the US players winning their final matches. Mike Davis, Shane Van Boening, Charlie Bryant, Steve Moore, Danny Harriman, Gabe Owen, Larry Nevel, Tony Robles, Tommy Kennedy, and John Sch
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Tom Storm Disqualified from Billiards Tournament
Tom Storm Disqualified from IPT Billiards TournamentThe second day of play at the World Open 8-Ball Championship kicked off with controversy, as Tom Storm was disqualified for using a cue with a phenolic tip. Storm, who hails from Sweden, was playing Roland Acosta when his cue stick came to the a
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First-Match Nerves Don’t Matter At All
First-Match Nerves Don’t Matter At AllThough players keep saying that nerves are getting to them in the first match, these are the billiard players who are winning their matches. Teddy Garrahan defeated Florida Pro Tour director John Di Toro in a hill-hill nail-biter in the first round and then c
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Another Disqualification Mars Second Round of Billiards Tournament
Another Disqualification Mars Second Round of Billiards TournamentPhenolic tips continue to be the bane of pool players as Hall of Fame member “Champagne” Eddie Kelly was just disqualified from the World Open 8-Ball Championship. “Hall of Fame player Ed Kelly has been disqualified from the tourna
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Strickland Incurs Fine, Morris Runs Six Racks in Billiards Tournament
Strickland Incurs Fine, Morris Runs Six Racks in Billiards TournamentThe Germans playing in Monday’s matches are going strong in the second round, with Oliver Ortmann’s defeat of Keith McCready 8-0 and Thomas Engert’s 8-3 victory over Tony Chohan.“Yeah, my break worked pretty well so I made six r
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Strickland Undefeated But Depressed
Strickland Undefeated But DepressedAfter his match with Roland Acosta, whom he defeated 8-4, Earl Strickland came out of the tournament room with an agenda. Perhaps he’s still upset about the $1,000 fine he received for wearing a non-approved shirt in the last round.Discuss the IPT World Open 8-B
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World Open Entering Fourth Round
World Open Entering Fourth RoundTwo ladies won in the third round: Allison Fisher, ranked number one by the WPBA, routed John DiToro 8-1, and Helena Thornfeldt defeated Howard Vickery by a close 8-6 margin. Otherwise, road man Jonathan “Lil Jon” Macias defeated Monica Webb, currently ranked numbe
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Europeans Going Strong Through Round Four of Billiards Tournament
Europeans Going Strong Through Round Four of Billiards TournamentFormer World Pool Masters winner Tony “The Tornado” Drago defeated 2004 Player of the Year Thomas Engert of Germany in the fourth round 8-6. Long recognized as one of the fastest players in the game, Drago’s match was again one of t
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Mike “The Mouth” Presents a Math Problem
Mike “The Mouth” Presents a Math ProblemMike “The Mouth” Sigel bested Adam Wheeler 8-3 and has a good chance to play Tuesday. Afterward, he detailed the intricacies of his group:“I’m playing Corey Deuel—the loser of our match has to get five games to be in. Now, if Wheeler and the girl [Helena Th
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Strickland Defeats Ouschan at IPT World Open
Strickland Defeats Ouschan at IPT World OpenEarl Strickland and Jasmin Ouschan met in the final round of the World Open 8-Ball Championship this evening, with Strickland coming away the 8-6 winner. This was easily the most anticipated match of the day, with a large, standing-room-only crowd gathe
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Second Day Complete at World Open Billiards Tournament
Second Day Complete at World Open Billiards TournamentThe World Open 8-Ball Championship billiard tournament has finished its second day, eliminating another 40 of the world’s best players. A total of 120 players out of the original 200 will return for Tuesday’s matches, and only half of that num
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120 Return for Round 2 in Billiards Tournament
120 Return for Round 2 in Billiards TournamentToday’s rounds at the World Open 8-Ball Championship brought back the biggest field yet of 120 players, with half to be eliminated after play ends tonight. Everyone is in a group of six, and play will be continuous for everyone—no one will receive a b
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Filipinos and Ladies Turn in a Few Losses at IPT Billiards Tournament
Filipinos and Ladies Turn in a Few Losses at IPT Billiards TournamentBilliard players Oliver Ortmann met Glenn Atwell in his first round this morning and registered an 8-3 win with four break and run-outs, while in the same group, Steve Moore defeated reigning World All-Around champion Jason Mill
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Sometimes Perfect Isn’t Enough in Pool
Sometimes Perfect Isn’t Enough in Pool“I’m playin’ perfect, and I got beat eight-one,” exclaimed Mike Sigel after his loss to 2004 Player of the Year Thomas Engert of Germany. Engert went through Sigel like a train, scoring four break and run-outs in their match.The young Europeans are doing very
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USA Going Strong in Second Round of the IPT Billiards Torunament
USA Going Strong in Second Round of the IPT Billiards TorunamentThe Filipinos continued to turn in divided scores in the second round. Ronato Alcano triumphed hill-hill over Johl Younger, but Gabe Owen won 8-7 over Antonio Lining. Francisco Bustamante won over Hung Ming Chu 8-5, Efren came out ah
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Boys Meet Girls at IPT Billiards Tournament
Boys Meet Girls at IPT Billiards TournamentIn an incredible matchup in today’s third round of the IPT billiard tournament, the WPBA’s number-one player, Allison Fisher, met Efren “Bata” Reyes, arguably the best male player in the world, on the TV table. And across the room, reigning U.S. Open cha
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Fourth Round Looms Ahead at IPT Billiard Tournament
Fourth Round Looms Ahead at IPT Billiard TournamentFor many of Tuesday’s players, the fourth round will be the deciding factor as to whether or not they will advance to Wednesday’s matches, where 60th place will receive $9,020, and it goes up from there to $20,980 for 37th place.Team USA is still
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Brits and Qualifiers Flourishing at IPT Billiard Tournament
Brits and Qualifiers Flourishing at IPT Billiard TournamentRobert McKenna of the UK is leading his group, having just won his third match out of four against his best friend, Scotland’s Patrick Holtz, 8-3. “I’m doing pretty good. A little bit of a sour note there with that victory, because it was
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Filipinos and Ladies in Jeopardy at IPT Billiards Tournament
Filipinos and Ladies in Jeopardy at IPT Billiards TournamentThere were a couple of upsets in the fourth round: Oliver Ortmann, who played incredibly strong in his first three matches, lost to Jason Miller 8-4, while Dennis Hatch won 8-6 over Johnny Archer—his first win of the day.Japan’s Goh Taka
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Harriman Gives Crowd Something to Talk About at IPT Billiard Tournament
Harriman Gives Crowd Something to Talk About at IPT Billiard TournamentIn a bizarre incident in tonight’s last round of the IPT billiards tournament, Johnny Archer was down 7-4 against Danny Harriman, who was faced with a shot that he would have to shoot from the middle of the table. So Harriman
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Team USA Geared Up for Billiards Tournament
Team USA Geared Up for Billiards TournamentThe American billiard players at the World Open 8-Ball Championship started off the day well. Of the 60 players who returned this morning, 19 players are from the US, and 5 are here from having won qualification events. Dave Matlock, one of the qualifier
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Filipinos and Europeans Billiards Players Start off Strong
Filipinos and Europeans Billiards Players Start off StrongThe Filipinos billiard players cruised through the day’s first round with no problems. Alex Pagulayan bested Tony Chohan 8-6, and Larry Nevel suffered a defeat at the hands of Rodolfo Luat by the same score. Ramil Gallego crushed Hall of F
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UK Continues Impressive Run at IPT Billiards Tournament
UK Continues Impressive Run at IPT Billiards TournamentThe players from the UK continue to impress during Wednesday’s second round. The story that seems to be emerging is Jayson Shaw, the 17-year-old from Scotland who has been playing 8-ball for a grand total of eight weeks (before that, he playe
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Owen Loses First Match of the IPT Billiard Event
Owen Loses First Match of the IPT Billiard EventGabe Owen just received his first loss of the billiards tournament from reigning World All-Around champion Jason Miller, who joined the IPT last January by winning their qualification event at the Derby City Classic. “I lost,” Owen said dejectedly.
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A Record for Drago?
A Record for Drago?Tony “The Tornado” Drago squeaked by excellent all-around player Shannon Daulton with an 8-6 score in one hour, five minutes. Is this his longest match ever? “Maybe so! I don’t know,” he laughed. “Shannon was breaking big, and then luckily for me, his break wasn’t as good as in
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Rocket Still Leads Break and Run Record at IPT Billiards Tournament
Rocket Still Leads Break and Run Record at IPT Billiards Tournament“I played a good match—I missed one ball, but other than that it was flawless, and I broke the balls good,” Rodney Morris claimed after besting Alex Lely in a debilitating 8-1 match. “It’s good to have break and runs, but if you l
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It’s Do or Die at IPT Billiards Tournament
It’s Do or Die at IPT Billiards TournamentThe 60 players in today’s matches will be trimmed back to 36 after the fifth round, with 3 advancing from each group. Eliminated players today will earn between $9,020 and $21,910, depending on where they finished based on a sliding scale. And for most of
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Players Learn From Their Mistakes at IPT Billiard Tournament
Players Learn From Their Mistakes at IPT Billiard TournamentMick Hill of England was one of the first to finish his fifth-round match, in which he sent Steve Moore home 8-2. Hill is one of three pool players to enter Thursday’s rounds undefeated for the entire event.Moore had few chances to win a
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Americans Lead the Pack into Thursday’s Billiards Matches
Americans Lead the Pack into Thursday’s Billiards MatchesThirty-six players returned to the IPT’s World Open 8-Ball Championship this morning, and only eighteen will make it through the day’s taxing schedule of five consecutive matches. The top payout for players eliminated today will be $28,502
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Narrow Escape for Kirkwood at IPT Billiards Event
Narrow Escape for Kirkwood at IPT Billiards EventFrancisco “Django” Bustamante remains undefeated through a total of 14 matches, having won his first match of the day against Antonio Lining 8-3, notching three break and run-outs. He also retains the highest games-won percentage at 68.71%.“It was
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Two Players Remain Undefeated at IPT Billiards Tournament
Two Players Remain Undefeated at IPT Billiards TournamentAmazingly, two of the three undefeated billiard players still remain unscathed through the second round. Karl Boyes of England whipped Dennis Orcollo, who took third-place at the North American Open last July, 8-1, notching an astonishing s
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More Perfect Starts So Far at IPT Pool Tournament
More Perfect Starts So Far at IPT Pool TournamentMika “Iceman” Immonen was among a few players who has had a perfect start so far today, squeaking by Larry Nevel in their hill-hill second-round match. “Perfect start today,” confirmed the Finn, “two and oh. I had a fairly easy match the first matc
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Bustamante Only Undefeated Billiards Player
Bustamante Only Undefeated Billiards PlayerKarl Boyes was finally toppled from his pedestal when Jose Parica delivered an 8-1 defeat to him, but Francisco is 16-0 for the event, having just won 8-1 over Tony “The Tornado” Drago. His next match will be at 5:30 p.m. against Marko Lohtander of Finla
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Deciding Round Will Affect the US
Deciding Round Will Affect the USThere are three German players out of four who have not lost a match today. Ralf Souquet defeated Dutchman Alex Lely 8-5, Oliver Ortmann won 8-3 over Tony Drago, and Thomas Engert dealt Dennis Orcollo his second loss of the day 8-3. Looking rather tired, Engert co
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Bustamante Unbeaten for Fourth Straight Day at IPT Billiards Tournament
Bustamante Unbeaten for Fourth Straight Day at IPT Billiards TournamentIn a very tight match that saw some excellent play from both opponents, Francisco Bustamante dealt Oliver Ortmann his first loss of the day in a double-hill nail-biter. Bustamante will enter the fifth day of the event without
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Bustamante Busted by Morris at IPT Billiards Event
Bustamante Busted by Morris at IPT Billiards EventHawaiian billiard player Rodney Morris went up against the undefeated Francisco Bustamante in the first round. Two two break and run-outs and a great break, it wasn’t long before “Rocket” had a 5-1 lead. Bustamante only put one rack under his belt
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Uncanny Comeback for Pagulayan at IPT Billiard Tournament
Uncanny Comeback for Pagulayan at IPT Billiard TournamentIn the most dramatic comeback of the event so far, Alex Pagulayan recovered from a 7-0 deficit against Dimitri Jungo to win their second-round match 8-7. Jungo, a 9-baller from Switzerland, broke and ran four racks to reach the hill. And th
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Middle Round Gets Exciting at IPT Billiard Tournament
Middle Round Gets Exciting at IPT Billiard TournamentThe third round of billiards action was peppered with excitement in several different areas of the tournament room. Down 7-2 against Dimitri Jungo of Switzerland, Thomas Engert exhibited some struggling as Jungo played strong, scoring four brea
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Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty at the IPT Billiards Event
Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty at the IPT Billiards EventIn the U.S. corner, “Rocket” Rodney Morris is 4-0 for the day, winning 8-5 over Karl Boyes, and will meet fellow American Corey Deuel in the final round. With two wins for the day, Deuel would most likely need to win to advance. “Today is
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Six Survive to See Saturday’s Rounds at IPT Billiards
Six Survive to See Saturday’s Rounds at IPT BilliardsSix billiard players stay alive for another round at the IPT’s World Open 8-Ball Championship. A total of $938,000 will be divvied up between the surviving six, with a grand prize of $500,000 of that going to the winner on Sunday.Not surprising
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Orcollo Runs Seven Racks - Morris and Deuel Win at IPT Billiards Event
Orcollo Runs Seven Racks - Morris and Deuel Win at IPT Billiards EventDennis Orcollo of the Philippines, who recently won his IPT card at a qualification event in Bellflower, CA, broke and ran out seven racks out of eight to hand Mika Immonen a donut in the first round. Orcollo started out the se
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Lopsided Matches in Second Round of Billiards Tournament
Lopsided Matches in Second Round of Billiards Tournament“Rocket” Rodney Morris and Mika Immonen were done with their second-round matches in no time, winning 8-3 and 8-2, respectively. Morris had just survived a hill-hill bout with Hall of Fame member Efren Reyes in the first round but seemed to
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Morris Getting Closer to the Goal in Billiards
Morris Getting Closer to the Goal in Billiards“Rocket” Rodney Morris sailed through the third round, defeating Corey Deuel 8-3. He is the only player left in Saturday’s rounds to remain undefeated. Up against Deuel, who was the only player to defeat Morris in yesterday’s rounds, Morris had five b
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Morris Clinches Advancement in Billiard Finals
Morris Clinches Advancement in Billiard FinalsGoing into the fourth round without a loss for the day, “Rocket” Rodney Morris made short work of Dennis Orcollo on the television table, winning their match 8-4. Orcollo’s major problem was a series of empty breaks that handed the advantage right ove
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Reyes to Meet Morris in the Finals of IPT Billiards Tournament
Reyes to Meet Morris in the Finals of IPT Billiards TournamentEven though he lost his fifth-round match to billiard player Mika Immonen of Finland 8-5, Rodney Morris still led his group, along with Efren Reyes, who he will play in Sunday’s final match for the grand prize of $500,000. The run
Directory: September 2006
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Efren Reyes is the World 8-Ball Champion!
Efren Reyes is the World 8-Ball Champion!At the International Pool Tour’s World Open 8-Ball Championship, billiards player Efren Reyes triumphed over “Rocket” Rodney Morris 8-6 to become the world 8-ball champion and win $500,000. The event was the culmination of seven days of continuous play fro
Directory: September 2006
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Hjorliefson Opens the Billiards Season With a Win
Hjorliefson Opens the Billiards Season With a Win30K Tour / Waterloo, ONTby Inside POOL Magazine StaffWith summer winding to an end, a strong 50-player field gathered at Pool Paradise for the Canadian 30K Tour’s debut stop the weekend of September 9-10. Top Canadian player Erik Hjorliefson walked
Directory: September 2006
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Orem Wins His First Tour Stop
Orem Wins His First Tour StopKBP Central Florida Tour / Palm Harbor, FLby Rick DavisThe KBP Central Florida Tour swung into Strokers Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL, September 10, where Richie Orem took the top spot out of the 44-player field. This was the thirteenth stop on this year’s tour, and af
Directory: September 2006
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International Pool Tour Billiards Qualifier Tournaments
International Pool Tour Billiards Qualifier TournamentsThe International Pool Tour is about to kick off the 2007 Tour Card Qualification System. Here is your opportunity to secure a spot on the 150 player IPT 2007 Tour! The IPT is hosting qualification tournaments throughout the world starting th
Directory: September 2006
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Imperial International and J-S Sales Merger
Imperial International and J-S Sales MergerImperial International, a Division of H.Betti Industries and J-S Sales are pleased to announce the merger of the two companies that will now be known as Imperial-JS.Mike DiMotta the President of Imperial International says, “The merger of Imperial and JS
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Billiards Champions Crowned in Louisville
Billiards Champions Crowned in Louisville2006 BCA National 9-Ball & U.S. Open One Pocket Champions Crowned KentuckyThe Billiard Congress of Amercia National 9-Ball Championships, which were contested in Las Vegas the past two years, moved to Louisville, Kentucky for 2006.  The 9-Ball Cha
Directory: September 2006
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U. S. Open 9-Ball Championship Expects Full Field of 256 Billiard Players
U. S. Open 9-Ball Championship Expects Full Field of 256 Billiard PlayersThe 2006 U. S. Open 9-Ball Championship will again feature a full field of 256 billiards international players. The tournament is scheduled for September 25 – October 1, 2006, in Chesapeake, VA.  With just 9 d
Directory: September 2006
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U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships Tournament Brackets
U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships Tournament BracketsThe 2006 U. S. Open 9-Ball Championship will again feature a full field of 256 billiards international players. The tournament is scheduled for September 25 – October 1, 2006, in Chesapeake, VA. With just 9 days until the event begins, player
Directory: September 2006
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Jennifer Barretta Crowned Empress of Pool
Jennifer Barretta Crowned Empress of PoolSix of the world's greatest and beautiful billiards players competed in the first annual Empress Cup at the Hyatt Regency in Incheon, Korea on Sept 14. The stars included Jeanette Lee, Tiffany Nelson, Ga Young Kim, Miyuki Sakai, Yuram Cha, and Jennifer Bar
Directory: September 2006
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Black Widow is Billiards Ultimate Trick Shot Champion
Black Widow is Billiards Ultimate Trick Shot ChampionJeanette Lee in company with beautiful billiard stars Jennifer Barretta, Ga Young Kim, Tiffany Nelson, Yuram Cha and Miyuki Sakai performed trick shots in a standing room only crowd at famed amusement park Lotte World, Korea. The event was aire
Directory: September 2006
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Pischinger Claims Billiards Title at Poolie’s
Pischinger Claims Billiards Title at Poolie’sKBP Adrenaline 8-Ball Tour / Palm Bay, FLby Rick DavisThe KBP Adrenaline 8-Ball Tour pulled into Poolie’s Billiards in Palm Bay, FL, where Karl Pischinger made a rare comeback to claim the title. Taking place September 16, the modest field of players c
Directory: September 2006
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Foster Wins His Fifth Billiards Tournament
Foster Wins His Fifth Billiards TournamentKBP North Florida Tour / Ocala, FLby Rick DavisBilliard player Steve Foster continued his reign over the KBP North Florida Tour, going undefeated to win the tour’s tenth stop. Held September 17 at Downtown Billiards in Ocala, FL, the tough field was no ma
Directory: September 2006
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Bauries Takes Third First-Place Finish in Billiards
Bauries Takes Third First-Place Finish in BilliardsKBP Central Florida Tour / Palm Harbor, FLby Rick DavisThe fourteenth stop of the KBP Central Florida Billiard Tour swung into Strokers Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL, where Matt Bauries dominated the 30-player field that assembled September 17.Qui
Directory: September 2006
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Xtreme Billiard Technology Partners with Samsara Cues
Xtreme Billiard Technology Partners with Samsara CuesX Breaker by SamsaraXtreme Billiard Technology, Ltd (XtremeBilliard.com), the inventor of the X Breaker, is very proud and pleased to announce its new partnership with Samsara Cues (SamsaraCues.com). This alliance will ensure the continued prod
Directory: September 2006
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Chen and Yi Unscathed at Fast Eddie’s Billiards Tournament
Chen and Yi Unscathed at Fast Eddie’s Billiard TournamentFast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour / Beaumont, TXby Rick DavisThe ninth stop of the Fast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour took place at Fast Eddie’s Billiards in Beaumont, TX, where 12 women and 35 men entered the action the weekend of September
Directory: September 2006
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Two-Time Billiards Titles for Ussery
Two-Time Billiards Titles for UsseryJ. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Savannah, GAby InsidePOOL StaffSweet Savannah, GA, became the hot spot on the South’s pool scene the weekend of September 16-17, with a field of 54 showing up at South Side Billiard Club. The J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9
Directory: September 2006
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Alcano Takes Second Consecutive Blaze Billiards Win
Alcano Takes Second Consecutive Blaze Billiards WinBlaze 9-Ball Tour / Dickson City, PAby Rick DavisFilipino billiard Ronnie Alcano went undefeated for the second time in a row to win the Blaze 9-Ball Tour’s twenty-second stop at Cosmo’s Billiards in Dickson City, PA.  Matches kept a good pa
Directory: September 2006
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Barney & Hanifee Shoot Them Down in Sterling
Barney & Hanifee Shoot Them Down in SterlingTiger Tour / Sterling, VAby Nick PrinslooYoung gun blliards player Richard Barney sliced through a strong field of top amateurs to go undefeated at the Tiger Tour’s Amateur 8-Ball stop at First Break in Sterling, VA, the weekend of September 16-17 t
Directory: September 2006
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McDougall Conquers 30K Newmarket Stop
McDougall Conquers 30K Newmarket Stop30K Tour / Newmarket, ONTby InsidePOOL StaffThe 30K Tour/s second stop at Bigwig Billiards, located in Newmarket, ONT, proved to be a success again, never more so than for Brian McDougall. Out of the 48 players, McDougall zipped through the bracket like an arr
Directory: September 2006
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The Club Rack Named Official Ball Rack of the U. S. Open 9-Ball Championships
The Club Rack Named Official Ball Rack of the U. S. Open 9-Ball ChampionshipsThe Club Rack, a new traditional triangle wood rack, is now the Official Ball Rack of the U. S. Open 9-Ball Championships. The Club Rack features solid Ash wood construction and is professionally handcrafted for extreme
Directory: September 2006
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Fisher Finagles New Jersey State 9-Ball Title
Fisher Finagles New Jersey State 9-Ball TitleNew Jersey State 9-Ball Championships / Sayreville, NJA 32 billiard player field turned out for the $2000-added New Jersey State 9-Ball Championships at Prime Time Sports Bar and Billiards in Sayreville, NJ, September 15-16. Kelly Fisher and Val Finnie
Directory: September 2006
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Wilkie and Davis Crash the Carolinas Open
Wilkie and Davis Crash the Carolinas OpenTwo Comebacks From the West Side Crown the Billiard Winnersby Rick DavisThe Carolinas Open drew in a big crowd for their billiards popular event, which featured 9-ball and one-pocket September 12-17. All of the action took place at Fast Eddie’s Sports Bar
Directory: September 2006
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2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Qualifying Tournament
2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Qualifying TournamentVenueThe venue is Star Billiards Center, a magnificent billiard establishment located in Quezon City.The address is: Joy Street, Grace Village, Quezon City. Tel: (632) 3646041 & (632) 3678888. There will be 20 tables at the venue.
Directory: September 2006
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Kings Bay Promotions and Lucasi Cues Join Forces
Kings Bay Promotions and Lucasi Cues Join ForcesKings Bay Promotions, billiards producer of several amateur 9-Ball and 8-Ball billiard tours and events in the Southeast is proud to announce the joining of Lucasi Cues as the Title Industry sponsor for the tours. Lucasi Cues is promoted and produce
Directory: September 2006
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Stan James Canadian Billiard Tour
Stan James Canadian Billiard TourDefending US Open Champion Alex Pagulayan survived a first-round hill-hill billiards match against Jason Klatt to remain on the winner’s side and then cruised past Ed Reyes and John Morra to remain unbeaten on day one of the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour at B
Directory: September 2006
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Lion Mauls Bear in Toronto
Lion Mauls Bear in TorontoAlex “The Lion” Pagulayan moved undefeated through the field to claim the first stop on the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour. The defending US Open and former World Nine Ball Champion displayed not only the skill but also the personality that has made him a worldwide f
Directory: September 2006
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31st U.S. Open Begins
31st U.S. Open Beginsby Rick Davis, InsidePOOL StaffWith the 31st annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships set to begin Monday, September 25, billiards players and staff swarmed into Chesapeake, VA, Sunday to prepare for the coming week. Early in the day the exhibitors began to set up, while the pla
Directory: September 2006
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U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship Kicks Off
U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship Kicks Offby Rick Davis, InsidePOOL StaffAction started up promptly at 11 o’clock for the 31st annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship in Chesapeake, VA. The day’s early rounds showed a relaxed atmosphere, as all of the tournament tables were not in use and the matches t
Directory: September 2006
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Top Billiards Seeds Move Forward as Monday’s Evening Rounds Unfold
Top Billiards Seeds Move Forward as Monday’s Evening Rounds Unfoldby Rick Davis, InsidePOOL StaffAfter five of the six rounds today, the seeded billiard players are holding strong with only one, Mike LeBron, taking a loss. The seeds landed in a good draw overall with ten of them receiving a first
Directory: September 2006
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Wilkie Wins the Warm Up
Wilkie Wins the Warm UpTiger Tour / Cambridge, MDby Rick DavisShaun Wilkie beat a path through a tough field at the Tiger Tour’s stop the weekend of September 23-24. The event was held at Great Slates in Cambridge, MD, and is known to many as the U.S. Open warm-up because it is held a week before
Directory: September 2006
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Forfeits and Long Matches Open Day 2 at the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship
Forfeits and Long Matches Open Day 2 at the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championshipby Rick DavisThe morning round of billiards in Day 2 of the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships started the dominos of odd scheduling errors.  First, the 11 a.m. round had three forfeits, giving former U.S. Open champion Gab
Directory: September 2006
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Seeds Begin to Wash Away
Seeds Begin to Wash Awayby Rick DavisWith the evening billiard rounds underway, disaster was in store for many of the top seeded billiards players.  Defending champion Alex Pagulayan was bested 11-8 by Canada's Tyler Edey, while Jerry Slivka knocked Jeremy Jones west with an 11-9 finish. The
Directory: September 2006
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Wednesday's Billiards Rounds Moving Slowly Along
Wednesday's Billiards Rounds Moving Slowly Alongby Rick DavisComing in to the tournament room Wednesday morning, many of the spectators and players were a little groggy from last night's long round. The 11 p.m. round lasted until nearly 2 a.m. for many of the players as the matches grinded along.
Directory: September 2006
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Moore Upsets Defending Billiards Champion
Moore Upsets Defending Billiards Championby Rick DavisExcitement grew during the 7 p.m. round as the defending billiard champion, Alex Pagulayan, battled with Steve Moore on the one-loss side. Pagulayan started strong with a lead until some bad breaks opened the door for Moore, who until that poi
Directory: September 2006
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Upsets and Exciting Matches End Day Three
Upsets and Exciting Matches End Day ThreeDay Five Becomes the Moment of Truthby Rick DavisWednesday’s final evening round offered disaster for many of the seeded pros. Trevor Braymore defeated Fabio Petroni, while Charles Altamore squeaked past Santos Sambajon Jr. double-hill. One of the favorite
Directory: September 2006
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Deuel Comes From Behind to Defeat Archer
Deuel Comes From Behind to Defeat Archerby Rick DavisThe 7 p.m. feature billiards match of the U.S. Open showcased Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer and Corey Deuel, both former winners of this event, in a winners’-side fight of the top seeded players. Archer jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead before Deue
Directory: September 2006
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Marathon Billiards Match Ends Day Four; 72 Players Remain
Marathon Billiards Match Ends Day Four; 72 Players Remainby Rick DavisThe Thursday evening matches from the 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. were running late, although for the tournament directors, only one match became an issue as far as timing when Antonio Gabica and Chris Bartram, who after three hours and
Directory: September 2006
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Wiley Slams Strickland at U.S. Open Billiards Championship
Wiley Slams Strickland at U.S. Open Billiard Championshipby Rick DavisThe three o’clock round saw yet another four-pack of seeded billiards players take a loss as players fought to stay in the top 36. Santos Sambajon Jr. defeated Evgeny Stalev 11-9 while Tony Robles defeated Mike Davis 11-4. Near
Directory: September 2006
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2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool League
2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool League Radoslaw Babica 6-4 Niels FiejenThorsten Hohmann 5 – 5 Dennis OrcolloRalf Souquet 5 - 5 Chang Pei-weiThere were three further matches Friday evening at the NOT Building in Central Warsaw in the 2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool League and none of the play
Directory: September 2006
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The US Open Billiards Tournament Reaches the Final Day
The US Open Billiards Tournament Reaches the Final Dayby Rick DavisAfter the three o’clock round an unlikely group of billiard players remained on the winners’ side. Robb Saez smoked Troy Frank 11-4, while Rodolfo Luat sent Charles Bryant west after their 11-9 match. Gabe Owen stayed strong, defe
Directory: October 2006
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The Final Four Fight at the US Open
The Final Four Fight at the US Openby Rick DavisAt 1 p.m. the center court TV table featured billiard players John Schmidt and Dave Broxson in the first of four matches before the winner of the 31st annual US Open is determined. Schmidt got to an early 4-1 lead due to some unfortunate scratches a
Directory: October 2006
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2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool League Final Day
2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool League Final Day    The final round robin billiards matches completed at the 2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool League in Warsaw and it was Dennis Orcollo, Niels Feijen, Thorsten Hohmann and Ralf Souquet who fill out the semi-final spots on Sunday
Directory: October 2006
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Schmidt Slams Owen in Billiards
Schmidt Slams Owen in BilliardsSchmidt and Luat to Play in U.S. Open Finalsby Rick DavisThe semi-final battle between John Schmidt and Gabe Owen got underway at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon to see who would meet Luat in the finals. Schmidt got off to an impressive start taking advantage of every oppor
Directory: October 2006
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Orcollo Takes World Pool League Title
Orcollo Takes World Pool League Title Dennis Orcollo, the 27 year-old billiards player from Surigao City, Philippines is the 2006 PartyCasino.com World Pool League Champion as he overcame Holland billiard player Niels Feijen in an entertaining final at the NOT Building in central W
Directory: October 2006
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Schmidt Wins 31st U.S. Open Billiard Championship
Schmidt Wins 31st U.S. Open Billiard Championshipby Rick DavisJohn "Mr. 400" Schmidt defeated billiards player Rodolfo Luat in the finals to win the 31st Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships. Held in Chesapeake, VA, 219 players entered for a chance to walk away with the prestigious tit
Directory: October 2006
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Trujillo Tops the Junior Billiards Championships
Trujillo Tops the Junior Billiards Championships2006 Colorado State Juniors Championships / Denver, COby InsidePOOL StaffDenver, CO, hosted the 2006 Colorado State Juniors Championships the weekend of September 30-October 1. Held at the Wynkoop Brewing Company, this event brought 23 participants
Directory: October 2006
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Hjorliefson Repeats on 30K Billiards Tour
Hjorliefson Repeats on 30K Billiards TourCanadian 30K Tour / Barrie, ONTby Willy HermozaEric Hjorliefson notched another win on the Canadian 30K Tour the weekend of September 30-October 1. Thirty-seven heavy hitters showed up at Dunlop Billiards to vie for the title.Friends Mike Roberts and Hjorl
Directory: October 2006
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Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for September
Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for SeptemberCongratulations to Duane Ready of Pittsburgh, PA  for submitting the wining entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Billiard Caption Contest for the month of September.  The winning caption was, "After I execute
Directory: October 2006
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Free Download of Inside POOL Magazine
Free Download of Inside POOL MagazineThe October 2006 issue of Inside POOL Magazine is available for free download at InsidePOOLmag.com.  This month features an interview with IPT tournament director Deno Andrews.  Also receive news from the World Cup of Pool, the Back to Billiards show
Directory: October 2006
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Lopsided Billiard Matches Dominate the Florida Pro Tour
Lopsided Billiard Matches Dominate the Florida Pro Tourby Rick DavisAfter a summer break the Florida Pro Tour resumed play for their sixth tour stop at Victory Billiards in West Palm Beach, FL, during the October 7 weekend. The $8,000-added 10-ball event drew in a 54-player field, many of whom ha
Directory: October 2006
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Moore Wins in Florida Billiards
Moore Wins in Florida Billiardsby Rick DavisDay two action at the Florida Pro tour began with uncharacteristic mistakes for many while others were near shutouts. Robb Saez had a rough time all day beginning with a loss to Steve Moore. Moore three-fouled Saez once to go along with his own scr
Directory: October 2006
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Mosconi Cup Billiards Team Announced
Mosconi Cup Billiards Team Announced‘Best from Both Sides’ to Contest Rotterdam ShowdownWith the annual Mosconi Cup USA v Europe 9-ball clash set to take place at the historic Cruise Terminal, Rotterdam, Holland in December, promoters Matchroom Sport can announce the two sides to contest the 13th
Directory: October 2006
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Knight Goes Undefeated in Billiards
Knight Goes Undefeated in BilliardsKBP Central Florida Tour / Tampa, FLby Rick DavisThe fifteenth stop of the KBP Central Florida Tour visited Planet 9-Ball in Tampa, FL, where Richard Knight swept the board to take his first top-place title. The one-day event, which took place October 8, drew in
Directory: October 2006
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McCreesh Takes Joss Opener
McCreesh Takes Joss OpenerJoss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Drexel Hill, PAby Rick Davis, Inside POOL MagazineBilliards player Ryan McCreesh could not be touched as he made his way through the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour’s season opener October 8. Taking place at the Drexeline Billiard Club in Drexel H
Directory: October 2006
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Scarborough Billiards Stop Snagged by Shognosh
Scarborough Billiards Stop Snagged by ShognoshCanadian 30K Tour / Scarborough, TORby Willy HermozaTraveling a good distance, billiard player Harvey Shognosh performed well enough to win his first Canadian 30K Tour stop the weekend of October 8-9. Besting the field in Scarborough, Toronto, Shognos
Directory: October 2006
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Salvas and Massey Win Billiards Titles
Salvas and Massey Win Billiards TitlesThe 2006 ESPN Zone Billiards Shootout was held October 4-5 in Las Vegas. Luc Salvas defeated Dave Pearson for the International Speed Pool Challenge crown and Mike Massey bested Tom Rossman for the Trick Shot Magic title. ESPN Zone Las Vegas was host to two
Directory: October 2006
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ACS Announces the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour Billiards Schedule
ACS Announces the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour Billiards Schedule The American CueSports Alliance (ACS) is pleased to announce continuation of its partnership with McDermott Handcrafted Pool Cues in presenting the second year of the expanded McDermott All American Tour for 2006/2007
Directory: October 2006
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Three Billiard Players Undefeated on Tri-State
Three Billiard Players Undefeated on Tri-StateTri-State Tour / New York, NYby Rick DavisThe Tri-State Tour held their regular straight pool event at Amsterdam Billiards in New York, NY, the October 7-8 weekend. Three handicapped divisions played for their share of the $1,000-added purse.The B cla
Directory: October 2006
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Fisher Goes Undefeated, Futrell Takes Juniors Billiards Championship
Fisher Goes Undefeated, Futrell Takes Juniors Billiards ChampionshipTiger 9-Ball Tour / Arnold, MDThe Tiger Tour returned to Bill & Billie’s Cuesport in Arnold, MD, October 7-8 for a weekend of new events. Last month the open division held the U.S. Open warm-up event, and this weekend the lad
Directory: October 2006
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2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Groups Announced
2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Billiards Groups Announced 128 of the finest billiard players from around the world will gather at the Philippine International Convention Center in Metro Manila on Saturday 4th November to contest the most anticipated billiards event of the year – th
Directory: October 2006
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Billiards Tournaments Scheduled for Mohegan Sun
Billiards Tournaments Scheduled for Mohegan SunThe 2006 Mohegan Sun International Tournament of Champions and the World Cup of Trick Shots will be held November 1-2 at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. The field of billiard players in both events will include champions from around the globe.
Directory: October 2006
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Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour Stop in Edmonton
Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour Stop in EdmontonThe Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour stop in Edmonton has kicked off.  We will be providing updates throughtout the tournament.  Notable players include Tyler Edy, Edwin Montal and recent international Speed Pool champion Luc Salvas.T
Directory: October 2006
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Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour Tournament Winner's Bracket
Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour Tournament Winner's Bracket1E. Montal   2G. Jacobsen A1E4,D2,D4))">  3W. Hernandez     4K. Machatis B1G7,F3,F7))">  5BYE0 Waditaka    6A. Waditaka9A2E8
Directory: October 2006
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Stan James Edmonton Day One Billiards Tournament
Stan James Edmonton Day One Billiards TournamentRob Phillips had to survive two double-hill billiard matches to do it but still remains undefeated after the first day in Edmonton. Only sixteen players remain out of the seventy that began the day. Phillips had the toughest day on the winner’s side
Directory: October 2006
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The Usual Suspects at the Florida Billiards Tour
The Usual Suspects at the Florida Billiards Tourby Rick DavisWith two billiard events in two weeks, the Seminole Florida Pro Tour pulled into Miami, FL, for their seventh stop of the 2006 season. Fifty-two players made the trip south to Bird Bowl Billiards the weekend of October 14-15 to claim th
Directory: October 2006
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Chen Racks Up His Third Billiards Win
Chen Racks Up His Third Billiards WinFast Eddie’s 9-Ball Tour / Lafayette, LAby Rick DavisJui-Lung Chen swept the field at the Fast Eddie’s 9-Ball Tour to take his third top finish of the season. The tenth stop of the 2006 tour took place at Fast Eddie’s in Lafayette, LA, over the October 14 week
Directory: October 2006
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Billbrey Gets Revenge in Florida Billiards
Billbrey Gets Revenge in Florida Billiardsby Rick Davis Will Billbrey showed his billiard skills at the Florida Pro Tour, where he took first place by virtue of a 9-1 defeat of Steve Moore. The previous tour stop had the same match-up in the finals, and although everyone expected the same result,
Directory: October 2006
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Slivka Sizzles on the Joss Tour
Slivka Sizzles on the Joss TourJoss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Glen Falls, NYby Rick DavisThe Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour visited Adirondack Billiards in Glen Falls, NY, where 37 players competed for the top honors. Play on October 14 dwindled down to the top eight, who returned for play the followin
Directory: October 2006
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Games and Billiards Battle Cry
Games and Billiards Battle CryHOTT players deployed for Games and Billiards in Killeen, Texas, home to Fort Hood, October 14 and 15 armed with cues to do battle in the 3rd campaign of the tour.  The battlefield consisted of eight 9’ Brunswicks, Simonis cloth, and Centennial Balls.  Inte
Directory: October 2006
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Green Takes Second Billiards Win
Green Takes Second Billiards WinBlaze 9-Ball Tour / Parsippany, NJby Rick DavisDanny Green made his mark once again on the Blaze 9-Ball Tour, besting the 34-player field to claim to his second tour win. The tour’s twenty-sixth stop took place at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ, October 15, wher
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Mike Vidas Wins Stan James Billiards Tournament in Edmonton
Mike Vidas Wins Stan James Billiards Tournament in EdmontonMike Vidas of Vancouver has won the second stop of the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour held at the Cue Club in Edmonton, Alberta. He defeated Kevin Cardinal 11-4 to take the title. Vidas had been sent to the one-loss side by last year’
Directory: October 2006
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2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Format Change Announced
2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Format Change AnnouncedMatchroom Sport can announce that there will be a change of format for all rounds of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship.In previous years of the event, only the preliminary group stage was played to an alternate break forma
Directory: October 2006
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Overdrive Does it for McMahon in Billiards
Overdrive Does it for McMahon in BilliardsCanadian 30K Tour / Ajax, CANby Willy HermozaThe Canadian 30K Tour stopped at Petrinas in Ajax, CAN, the weekend of October 14-15, where the tour had a new winner. “Magic” Dave McMahon put his machine in overdrive and conquered the other 28 billiard playe
Directory: October 2006
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McDermott All American Tour Results from Miller Time Billiards
McDermott All American Tour Results from Miller Time BilliardsThe first billiard stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $500-added purse and thirty-nine players, hosted by owner Terry Anderson at Miller Time Billiards in Da
Directory: October 2006
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Labonte Takes Second Billiard Stop
Labonte Takes Second Billiard StopNew England 9-Ball Series / Peabody, MAby Rick DavisA strong 27-player field arrived to compete in the New England 9-Ball Tour’s second stop, held at Country Cue Billiards in Peabody, MA. The October 15 action ended with Randy Labonte coming through and winning t
Directory: October 2006
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WPBA U.S. Open 9-Ball Begins
WPBA U.S. Open 9-Ball Beginsby InsidePOOL StaffSandia Casino in Albuquerque, NM, plays host to the Women’s Professional Billiards Association’s (WPBA) U.S. Open 9-Ball this week. Defending champion Allison “The Duchess of Doom” Fisher will attempt to retain her title while the 64-player field vie
Directory: October 2006
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Usual Suspects Lead the Way at the Women’s Billiards U.S. Open
Usual Suspects Lead the Way at the Women’s Billiards U.S. Openby InsidePOOL StaffThe Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s (WPBA) U.S. Open continues, with no major upsets or surprises after the second round. Held at the Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, NM, this event will conclude Sunday, Oct
Directory: October 2006
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Blast Billiards and Pool Games
Blast Billiards and Pool GamesHere's a couple of good Billiards Games.  It takes a little practice, but they're worthy of playing.  Other billiards and pool games are avaiable in our Pool and Billiard Games section. Billiards Game 2Pool and Billiard Games
Directory: October 2006
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Villareal in Final Four Billiard Event
Villareal in Final Four Billiard Eventby InsidePOOL StaffDefending champion Allison Fisher continues to dominate at the Women's Professional Billiards Association U.S. Open 9-Ball event, being held in Albuquerque, NM, at the Sandia Hotel & Casino. After winning her third–round match over Laur
Directory: October 2006
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Liang Makes a Comeback in Billiards
Liang Makes a Comeback in BilliardsTri-State 9-Ball Tour / New York, NYby Rick DavisTony Liang made an improbable comeback from an early defeat to take first place on the Tri-State 9-Ball Tour’s October 21 stop. A 17-player field turned out for the handicapped B-C-D event held at Amsterdam Billia
Directory: October 2006
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Slivka Takes Second Billiard Win
Slivka Takes Second Billiard WinJoss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Clifton Park, NYby Rick DavisAfter last week’s undefeated win on the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour, Jerry Slivka returned in search of his second billiards title. After a tough defeat early on, Slivka pushed through four matches to reach t
Directory: October 2006
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Daniel Does it Again in Billiards
Daniel Does it Again in BilliardsKBP Central Florida Tour / Longwood, FLby Rick DavisBilliard player Tim Daniel sliced through the chart undefeated to take his second top finish on the KBP Central Florida Tour. Held in Longwood, FL, at Fast Break Billiards, the 25-player field met for the tour’s
Directory: October 2006
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Barnes Flies High in Florida Billiards
Barnes Flies High in Florida BilliardsKBP Tiger Florida Ladies’ Tour / Longwood, FLby Rick DavisCapitalizing on a modest turnout, Jessica Barnes flew through the KBP Tiger Florida Ladies’ Tours tenth stop for her first tour win this season. Taking place October 21 at Fast Break Billiards in Longw
Directory: October 2006
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Fisher Successfully Defends Billiards Title
Fisher Successfully Defends Billiards Titleby InsidePOOL StaffAllison Fisher successfully defended her WPBA U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship title against fellow countrywoman Kim Shaw this week at the Sandia Hotel & Casino in Albuquerque, NM.Fisher did not suffer a defeat throughout the event, w
Directory: October 2006
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Patrowicz Puts on a Billiards Show in Waterloo
Patrowicz Puts on a Billiards Show in WaterlooCanadian 30K Tour / Waterloo, ONTby Willy HermozaA field of 55 players came from all over, including London, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Barrie, and Newmarket came out for the Canadian 30K Tour’s sixth stop of the season. Hosted by Pool Paradise Billiards
Directory: October 2006
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Australian Company Launches World Class Online Billiards Web Site
Australian Company Launches World Class Online Billiards Web SiteAn Australian online billiard sports site, PoolComps.com, with potential to be the world’s biggest, will begin operating global billiards tournaments Friday, October 27.  The first weekly tournament carries prize-money of US$10
Directory: October 2006
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2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Players Withdraw
2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Players WithdrawFour withdraw to make way for additional billiard qualifiers and wildcards Matchroom Sport can announce that four billiards players have withdrawn from the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship, which spells good news for the pre-to
Directory: October 2006
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Billiards Massacre Goes to McCreesh
Billiards Massacre Goes to McCreeshJoss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Parsippany, NJby Rick DavisRyan McCreesh came through the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour billiard stop undefeated to take down the lion’s share of the prize money from the season’s fourth stop. Taking place at Comet Billiards in Parsippa
Directory: October 2006
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Taiwanese and Three Pinoys on Way to Philippines World Pool Championship
Taiwanese and Three Pinoys on Way to Philippines World Pool ChampionshipWith intensive competition underway at Star Billiards Center in Quezon City, the first four billiard players have emerged from the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Qualifying Event to take their spots in the starting
Directory: October 2006
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Morra Scores a Billiard Win at Millie’s
Morra Scores a Billiard Win at Millie’sCanadian 30K Tour / Scarborough, ONTby Willy HermozaScarborough, ONT, was the place to be October 28-29 for the Canadian 30K Tour. The weather was wet and wind, but Millie’s Billiards kept the 31 players nice and warm as young gun John Morra took off with th
Directory: October 2006
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Stottlemyer Stages a Billiard Comeback
Stottlemyer Stages a Billiard ComebackBlaze 9-Ball Tour / York, PAby Rick DavisAfter an impressive comeback over some of the tour leaders, former state billiards champion Brett Stottlemyer stunned the field with a comeback to take the top finish. Taking place at Ivory Billiards in York, PA, a 32-
Directory: October 2006
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Bowman Shoots for First Place
Bowman Shoots for First PlaceMcDermott All-American Tour / East Moline, ILby InsidePOOL StaffThe October 28-29 weekend featured three 2006/2007 McDermott All-American Tour stops around the country. One $1,000-added stop, hosted by Leisure Time Billiards in E. Moline, IL, boasted 41 players, with
Directory: October 2006
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IPT Reschedules Billiard Tournaments
IPT Reschedules Billiard TournamentsThe International Pool Tour's Masters Championship, King of the Hill and Tour Card billiards tournaments are officially being rescheduled. These schedule changes are due to many factors, many relating to the Ho Interactive acquisition and financing schedule bei
Directory: October 2006
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:13:30 -0400)
Two More Billiard Players Through to Main Event
Two More Billiard Players Through to Main EventThere was more intensive action at the Star Billiards Center at Quezon City yesterday as the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Qualifying Event completed its penultimate day. In the afternoon event it was Lu Hsun-chen who took the honours and
Directory: November 2006
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Five Billiard Players Fill World Pool Championship
Five Billiard Players Fill World Pool ChampionshipPlay concluded late Wednesday night as the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Qualifying Event reached its climax at the Star Billiards Center at Quezon City and there were five more lucky players taking their spots in the starting line for
Directory: November 2006
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Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for October
Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for OctoberCongratulations to Chris Brock of Louisville, Ky  for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Billiard Caption Contest for the month of October.  The winning caption was, "This 1-ball was ban
Directory: November 2006
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PoolDawg.com Sponsors Inside POOL Magazine Billiard Forums
PoolDawg.com Sponsors Inside POOL Magazine Billiard ForumsPoolDawg.com has become the official sponsor of the Inside POOL Magazine Pool and Billiard Forum Contest. The monthly contest allows forum users to win shopping sprees at the PoolDawg.com online store. Winners will be announced on the foru
Directory: November 2006
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Free Download of November 2006 Inside POOL Magazine
Free Download of November 2006 Inside POOL MagazineThe November 2006 issue of Inside POOL Magazine is available for free download at InsidePOOLmag.com.  This month features Efren Reyes winning the IPT World Open.  Also receive the APA National Team Championships news, our Holiday Buying
Directory: November 2006
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Smiling Crosby Upsets Reyes in Billiards Thriller
Smiling Crosby Upsets Reyes in Billiards ThrillerFlorida-based former Englishman Tony Crosby caused a huge shock on the opening day of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship as he edged out national hero Efren Reyes in an 8-7 thriller at the PICC in Manila.In front of a highly enthusiastic
Directory: November 2006
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Reyes Keeps Billiard Tournament Hopes Alive
Reyes Keeps Billiard Tournament Hopes AliveEfren Reyes clinched a vital victory that kept his hopes alive of reaching the knock-out stages in the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championships.Reyes lost in his first match on Saturday against American Tony Crosby and a second defeat would have ended B
Directory: November 2006
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Chen Files Protest Against Strickland
Chen Files Protest Against StricklandThere was more controversy this evening at the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship as America's Earl Strickland again landed himself in hot water following a prolonged bout of boorish behaviour in his Group 17 match on Table 3 against Chen Ying-chieh of C
Directory: November 2006
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Snooker Legend Davis Records Fine Billiard Win
Snooker Legend Davis Records Fine Billiard WinSteve Davis, who only arrived in Manila on Saturday morning, got off to a flying start at the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship as he came from behind to beat highly rated Vietnamese player Thanh Nam Mguyen 8-6.Playing in the main arena at the
Directory: November 2006
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Hatch Chops the Billiard Field
Hatch Chops the Billiard FieldJoss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Utica, NYby Rick DavisDennis Hatch came through undefeated at the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour stop held over the November 5 weekend. Taking place at Hippo’s House of Billiards in Utica, NY, 26 players turned out to fight for the title.Sund
Directory: November 2006
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More Billiard Drama at World Pool Championship
More Billiard Drama at World Pool ChampionshipControverisal American Earl Strickland again stole the headlines on an action-packed Day Two at the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championships.Strickland, who received a formal verbal winning during his match against Vincent Facquet on Day One, was aga
Directory: November 2006
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Earl Apologizes For 'Unacceptable' Behaviour
Earl Apologizes For 'Unacceptable' BehaviourEarl Strickland has apologised for his 'completely unacceptable' behaviour during and after his match with Chinese Taipei player Chen Ying-chieh.American Strickland threw his cue on to the floor after every visit to the table, swore at the crowd and thr
Directory: November 2006
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Reyes Vows to Play Better in Next Round
Reyes Vows to Play Better in Next RoundEfren Reyes overcame his shaky start to the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship as he cruised past Roy Apancho of Indonesia to secure his place in the knock-out stages while a nation held their collective breaths.Reyes, known as The Magician, had l
Directory: November 2006
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Varied Fortunes For Favoured Billiards Nations
Varied Fortunes For Favoured Billiards NationsSome nations are faring better than others at the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship as play continues through day three at the PICC in Manila.Philippines, the biggest single entrant with 21 contestants in the starting line-up of 128 players hav
Directory: November 2006
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Bromley and Li Take Billiard Doubles Win
Bromley and Li Take Billiard Doubles WinTri-State Tour / New York, NYby Rick DavisThe team of Charles Bromley Jr. and Michelle Li overcame the 13-team field at the Tri-State Tour’s scotch doubles event. Taking place at Amsterdam Billiards in New York, NY, November 5, the handicapped event was the
Directory: November 2006
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Kippie Skips Through Newmarket Billiard Field
Kippie Skips Through Newmarket Billiard FieldCanadian 30K Tour / Newmarket, ONTby Willy HermozaNewmarket, ONT, gave a warm welcome to the 63 Canadian 30K Tour players the weekend of November 4-5. Bigwigs Billiards hosted the tour’s event, which saw Peter Kippie triumph over Hsin Huang to take fir
Directory: November 2006
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Get Ready For Billiards Judgement Day
Get Ready For Billiards Judgement DayToday is Judgement Day as the group stages of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship reach their climax at the PICC in Manila. The remaining 24 sections play their final matches today and there will be some life-or-death struggles as some of the game’s b
Directory: November 2006
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Fourth Billiards Seed Pagulayan Crashes Out
Fourth Billiards Seed Pagulayan Crashes OutFilipino billiard player Alex Pagulayan crashed out of this year’s 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship as he lost a hill-hill thriller to Taiwan's seasoned Lee Kun-fang.Discuss the 2006 Philippines World Pool ChampionshipIt was a bitter disappo
Directory: November 2006
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PoolComps Hosts Online Billiard Tournaments
PoolComps Hosts Online Billiard TournamentsPoolComps has successfully completed it's first $10,000 online major billiards tournament using a new revolutionary pool tournament draw.  This new draw allows an unlimited amount of players to play their matches at any time of their choosing.PoolCo
Directory: November 2006
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Orcollo v Reyes In The Last 64 Billiards Match
Orcollo v Reyes In The Last 64 Billiards MatchTournament favourite Efren Reyes will have to face countryman Dennis Orcollo in a mouth-watering tie in the Last 64 of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship.The Filipino pair (Orcollo - pictured right) will go head-to-head on one of the televis
Directory: November 2006
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Schedule Announced For Billiards Second Round
Schedule Announced For Billiards Second RoundThe schedule for the billiard matches in the last 64 has been made in what will be a day of drama at the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championships.Dennis Orcollo's match with Efren Reyes, which promises to be one of the finest encounters of the second
Directory: November 2006
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Foldes is First Billiards Player Through
Foldes is First Billiards Player ThroughHungary's Vilmos Foldes became the first billiard player to make it through to the round of 32 as he overcame Mexican veteran Ernesto Dominguez by 10-7 on Wednesday afternoon at the PICC in Manila as the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship knock-o
Directory: November 2006
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Double Joy For Pinoy Billiard Hopes
Double Joy For Pinoy Billiard HopesPinoy newcomer Jeffrey ‘Bata’ De Luna upset the applecart at the PICC as last 64 play continued on day five of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship.He took down fancied Dutchman Nick van den Berg in a 10-8 thriller to book a place in Round Three where he
Directory: November 2006
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Engert Guns Down Busta in Billiards
Engert Guns Down Busta in BilliardsThere were more upsets at the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship on day one of the single elimination knock-out stages as Filipino idol Francisco Bustamante crashed out of the tournament at the hands of Germany's Thomas Engert (pictured right).The score in
Directory: November 2006
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Manalo Glides Into Last 32 Billiard Players
Manalo Glides Into Last 32 Billiard PlayersOne of the big guns of Filipino pool enjoyed a comfortable passage into the last 32 shake up as Marlon Manalo executed a 10-5 victory over Singapore hope Chan Keng-kwang at the PICC in Manila . The 30 year-old from Mandaluyong City was behind early on bu
Directory: November 2006
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USA Billiard Players Suffer WPC Meltdown
USA Billiard Players Suffer WPC MeltdownAmerica suffered their worst ever showing at a World Pool Championship as not a single player has advanced into the last 32 of the competition as day five counts down in Manila .Big guns like Archer, Strickland and Morris have all succumb at the PICC and of
Directory: November 2006
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Davis Through to Next Stage at World Pool Championship
Davis Through to Next Stage at World Pool ChampionshipSteve Davis, one of the world’s master cuemen through a glittering 28 year career, put another feather in his cap as he beat Italy’s Fabio Petroni to advance to the last 32 of the Philippines World Pool Championship at the PICC in Manila.The 4
Directory: November 2006
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Yang Stands In Souquet's Way In Round Three
Yang Stands In Souquet's Way In Round ThreeFormer World Champion Ralf Souquet will have to be at his best on Thursday to defeat Yang Ching-shun, a billiard player who has made the semi-finals in the past.Souquet, the 1996 winner (pictured right), will be playing at 9pm on Table Two in one of the
Directory: November 2006
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Holtz In Last 16 Billiard Players
Holtz In Last 16 Billiard PlayersIn an ‘auld enemy’ clash on Table Five at the PICC in Manila, Scotland’s Pat Holtz, became the first billiards player through to the next round of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship as he beat England’s Kevin Uzzell 10-6 to set up a last 16 match with ei
Directory: November 2006
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Alcaide Ousts Filipino Billiard Player Corteza
Alcaide Ousts Filipino Billiard Player CortezaSpain's David Alcaide showed some more ‘dark horse’ form at the PICC as he took down local billiards hope Lee Van Corteza in an exciting match-up on TV Table Two.The match was a thriller but the Spaniard was cool under pressure in the final racks to h
Directory: November 2006
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Wu Marches on in World Pool Championship
Wu Marches on in World Pool ChampionshipThere were mixed fortunes for two of the big name Taiwanese players as 1992 and 2000 champion Chao Fong-pang and last year’s victor Wu Chia-ching completed their second round matches in the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship in Manila .Both Wu and Cha
Directory: November 2006
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Davis Wins Again at World Pool Championship
Davis Wins Again at World Pool ChampionshipEngland ’s Steve Davis continued his terrific run at the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship in Manila as he ousted local hope Jharome Pena 10-8 to advance to tomorrow’s last 16 matches where he will meet Taiwanese player Fu Che-wei.Considered an un
Directory: November 2006
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Billiard Player Fu Che-wei Faces Snooker Legend Davis
Billiard Player Fu Che-wei Faces Snooker Legend DavisFU Che-wei is already enjoying his best ever run in the World Championships and will be hoping to reach the quarter-finals on Friday, November 10.The player from Chinese Taipei has been in stunning form with shock victories in the knock-out sta
Directory: November 2006
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Rodolfo Rocks the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship
Rodolfo Rocks the 2006 Philippines World Pool ChampionshipUnsung billiards player Rodolfo Luat, for so long one of the battle-hardened band of Filipino pool stars, is the first home player through to the quarter-finals of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship as he edged past Spain ’s
Directory: November 2006
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Alcano Becomes Second Filipino Through
Alcano Becomes Second Filipino ThroughRonato Alcano became the second Filipino billiards players to advance into the quarter-finals with a fine 11-5 success against 2005 runner-up Kuo Po-cheng.Unseeded Alcano, 34, is enjoying his best performance in the World Championships as he had only previous
Directory: November 2006
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Dangerman Liu First Billiards Player Through
Dangerman Liu First Billiards Player ThroughThe first player to grab a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship was dangerous Taiwanese Liu Cheng-chuan who overcame Canada ’s Tyler Edey by an 11-6 scoreline.The 32 year-old from Taipei never looked in trouble as E
Directory: November 2006
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Li's Fantastic Billiard Run Continues
Li's Fantastic Billiards Run ContinuesDebutant Li He-wen is now only two billiard victories away from making the 2006 World Pool Championship final after he defeated Sandor Tot in the Last 16.No billiard player from China had ever entered the competition before but Li is certainly making a big im
Directory: November 2006
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Wu on Collision Course for Second World Pool Title
Wu on Collision Course for Second World Pool TitleScotsman Pat Holtz’s fantastic journey through the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship ended today as he crashed out of the tournament, an 11-6 loser at the hands of defending champion Wu Chia-ching of Taiwan .The 17 year-old, who shot to fam
Directory: November 2006
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Fu Chews Up Davis
Fu Chews Up DavisAnother Taiwanese billiards player has made it into the quarter-final shake-up at the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship.  Billiards player Fu Che-wei took care of Steve Davis, the UK ’s sole remaining hope in the competition.He know joins Wu Chia-ching and Liu Ch
Directory: November 2006
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Kaiser In Control Against Stepanov
Kaiser In Control Against StepanovFormer world pool champion Ralf Souquet stormed into the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Pool Championship but then insisted he was not thinking about winning it.Souquet, who won the competition in 1996, trailed 4-2 against Russian Konstantin Stepanov but t
Directory: November 2006
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Can Li Continue His Shock Run?
Can Li Continue His Shock Run?China's Li He-wen will be hoping to extend his fantastic run in this tournament when he plays Vietnam's Luong Chi Dung on Saturday.Li (pictured right) had never played in the competition before but has reached the quarter-finals and is only two matches away from the
Directory: November 2006
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Fu Dumps Out Dispappointing Luat
Fu Dumps Out Dispappointing LuatBillirds players Fu Che-wei of Taiwan has claimed the first semi-final spot at the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship as he cruised past an out-of-sorts Rodolfo Luat by an 11- 7 scoreline at the PICC in Manila.Luat, one of two Filipinos remaining in the field
Directory: November 2006
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Souquet Moves Into Last Four Billiard Players
Souquet Moves Into Last Four Billiard PlayersRalf Souquet closed in on his third final appearance with an 11-8 quarter-final victory against Liu Cheng-chuan of Chinese Taipei.The German, 37, who won the competition in 1996 and was runner-up in 2001, now faces another player from Chinese Taipei in
Directory: November 2006
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China's Li Seals Semi Spot
China's Li Seals Semi SpotMaking his way through to the semi-finals of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship is Chinese dangerman Li He-wen who denied Vietnam ’s Luong Chi-dung’s hopes with a comfortable 11-7 win in their quarter-final match.This is the first year that players from mainlan
Directory: November 2006
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Alcano Delights Home Fans
Alcano Delights Home FansFilipino billiards player Ronato Alcano delighted the home supporters by eliminating defending champion Wu Chia-ching in the quarter-finals of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship.Alcano, who beat Efren Reyes two days ago, continued his fine form with a convinving
Directory: November 2006
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Souquet Into Third World Pool Championship Final
Souquet Into Third World Pool Championship FinalIn an incredible final rack, billiard player Ralf Souquet of Germany won a tense safety battle with Taiwan ’s Fu Che-wei and with it their 2006 World Pool Championship semi-final 11-10 and a spot in tomorrow afternoon’s race-to-17 final.It
Directory: November 2006
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Alcano Reaches World Pool Championship Final
Alcano Reaches World Pool Championship FinalBilliard player Ronato Alcano is only one match away from winning the biggest competition in pool.Alcano, the last player from the home country left in the tournament, will now compete in the final of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship af
Directory: November 2006
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Souquet v Alcano for World Pool Championship
Souquet v Alcano for World Pool ChampionshipThe final of the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship will be a Europe v Asia affair as 1996 Champion Ralf Souquet of Germany faces Filipino billiards player Ronnie ‘Calamba’ Alcano at the PICC in Manila in a match that starts at 16.00 local ti
Directory: November 2006
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Viking Knoxville Billiard Event Going Strong
Viking Knoxville Billiard Event Going Strongby InsidePOOL StaffThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour’s latest event is going strong, with a full field of 64 players in attendance. Top names include banks champion Shannon “The Cannon” Daulton, Leil Gay, Gabe “The Babe” Owen, and Jon Hennessee.Players from as
Directory: November 2006
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Ronnie Alcano World Pool Champion
Ronnie Alcano World Pool ChampionBilliards player Ronato Alcano is the 2006 Philippines World Pool Champion following a runaway 17-11 victory over Germany ’s Ralf Souquet at the PICC in Manila on Sunday night.The 34 year from Calamba, Laguna, Philippines went into the final as an underdog against
Directory: November 2006
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Florida Pro Regulars in Control
Florida Pro Regulars in ControlSeminole Florida Pro Tourby Rick DavisThe Seminole Florida Pro Tour swung into Hollywood Billiards in Hollywood, FL, over the November 11 weekend where a 58-player field emerged for the double-elimination 10-ball event.Action on Saturday was fierce, as only the top
Directory: November 2006
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Owen Owns the Viking Billiard Stop
Owen Owns the Viking Billiard StopViking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Knoxville, TNby Rick DavisGabe “The Babe” Owen bested a full field of 64 billiards players, going undefeated to take the latest Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour stop, held at Breakers Sports Bar in Knoxville, TN, over the November 11 weekend. Advan
Directory: November 2006
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Fisher Takes Down WPBA National 9-Ball Championship
Fisher Takes Down WPBA National 9-Ball Championshipby InsidePOOL StaffBilliard player Allison Fisher went undefeated to triumph over the 64-player field at the Cuetec Cues Women's Professional Billiards Association (WPBA) National 9-Ball Championship, held this past week at the Chinook Winds
Directory: November 2006
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Billbrey Does it Again
Billbrey Does it AgainSeminole Florida Pro Tour / Hollywood, FLby Rick DavisBilliards player Will Billbrey stormed through the top 16 to go undefeated and claim first place at the last regular tour stop on the Seminole Florida Pro Tour the weekend of November 11-12.Sunday’s early winners’-side ma
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Viking Cue National Championship Event Begins This Week!
Viking Cue National Championship Event Begins This Week!Sporting a strong $25,000 prize fund, the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour National Championship event is set to begin this Wednesday, November 15, at The Pool Room in Duluth, GA. With the quality of the field, the sheer splendor of the host location,
Directory: November 2006
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Hallett Makes a Comeback
Hallett Makes a ComebackViking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Toledo, OHby Rick DavisBrandon Hallett bested the field of 47 billiards players, coming back from the one-loss side to take top honors at the latest Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour stop. Taking place at Davey K’s Joint in Toledo, OH, the double-elimination
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Kippie Wins in Pool Paradise
Kippie Wins in Pool ParadiseCanadian 30K Tour / Waterloo, ONTby InsidePOOL StaffPool Paradise welcomed 34 players to the Canadian 30K Tour’s stop the weekend of November 11-12. Despite garnering some of the finest players in the area, this stop crowned a repeat champion in the form of Peter Kippi
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PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup Teams Complete
PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup Teams CompleteAlcaide and Schmidt Take Final PlacesMatchroom Sport can announce the final two players to make up the teams for the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup which takes place at the Cruise Terminal, Rotterdam, Holland from December 7 – 10.They are reigning US Open
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Newcomers Crash U.S. Amateur Billiards Championship
Newcomers Crash U.S. Amateur Billiards ChampionshipWinner of Men’s and Women’s Divisions Advance to ‘07 Pro EventTwo rookies to the U.S. Amateur Championship came to Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, Nov. 3-5, and shocked a field of the nation’s top amateur billiard players to advance to a pro event in 200
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Ferrell’s Grand Finale at the Viking Mini Event
Ferrell’s Grand Finale at the Viking Mini Eventby InsidePOOL StaffColorful billiard player Sparky Ferrell was the first to taste success at the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour’s biggest event of the year. The tour’s National Championship event is being held November 15-19 at The Pool Room in Duluth, GA, a
Directory: November 2006
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Women's Amateur National Championship Bracket
2006 U.S. Amateur ChampionshipWomens DivisionAtlanta, GAS. PounceyS. Pouncey1K. Malone17K. Malone25S. Pouncey T. Brawne K. MaloneB. Sessions33T. Brawne2S. Bruner  B. SessionsS. BrunerL to 4045 L of 32L. Delira K. Malone41L. Delira3K. Meyer  B. Sessions 
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Mens Amateur National Championship Bracket 1
2006 U.S. Amateur ChampionhipsUpdated 11/4  9:30 pm ESTStandings - Men's DivisionD. MartinBoard 1J. Meadows1D. Martin65J. Meadows97M. Ray  D. Martin129 D. Uwate 177M. Ray M. Ray2D. Uwate 161 M. RayL to 160  M. Alexandria J. Alvarez L 128
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Mens Amateur National Championship Bracket 2
 M. Preston   M. Preston33K. Fremin   81K. Fremin113   B. McCollim M. Preston  K. Fremin  Champion 145 S. Franco 185   M. Preston S. Franco34W. Hyde    169 W. Hyd
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Blue Marble Billiards Announces New Retail Web Store
Blue Marble Billiards Announces New Retail Web StoreCorey Harper Named Player RepTo help promote and market their new internet venture, Blue Marble Billiards has welcomed Pro Pool Player “Corey Harper” as their official House Pro and Pro Player Rep. Corey competes regularly on the Pro Billiards T
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Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour National Championship Event Begins
Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour National Championship Event Beginsby InsidePOOL StaffA full field of 128 billiard players came out for the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour’s National Championship event, being hosted by The Pool Room in Duluth, GA, this week. Featuring a $25,000 prize fund, this event is one of the
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No Upsets at Viking Championships Yet
No Upsets at Viking Championships … Yetby InsidePOOL StaffSo far Day 2 of the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour’s National Championship event has escaped without any upsets. The top players have all progressed, and with elimination rounds looming, players on the west side of the bracket had better beware.St
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Hill-Hill Thrillers Punctuate Viking National Championships
Hill-Hill Thrillers Punctuate Viking National Championshipsby InsidePOOL StaffDay 3 of the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour's National Championship event has wound down, leaving 16 players in the winners' bracket and 32 on the west side of the chart. Tonight's winners'-side matches have seen a plethora of
Directory: November 2006
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Strickland & Schmidt Upset at Viking Billiards Event
Strickland & Schmidt Upset at Viking Billiards Eventby InsidePOOL StaffIn the 2 p.m. winners'-bracket rounds at the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour's National Championship event, there were a couple of upsets as the undefeated billiard players were narrowed to only eight. This is the fourth day of the
Directory: November 2006
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Several Billiards Champions Eliminated at Viking Billiard Event
Several Billiards Champions Eliminated at Viking Billiard Eventby InsidePOOL StaffIn the 4 p.m. round of the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour's National Championship event, Earl Strickland, Corey Deuel, and John Schmidt took an early exit, surprising the standing-room-only crowd at The Pool Room in Duluth,
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Moore and Hatch Set for Hot Seat Match
Moore and Hatch Set for Hot Seat Matchby InsidePOOL StaffOnly six billiards players will return for Sunday's action at the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour's National Championships, held this week at The Pool Room in Duluth, GA. This event drew a full field of 128 billiard players and boasts a $25,000 priz
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Moore Earns Hot Seat, Stone Advances at Viking Billiard Tournament
Moore Earns Hot Seat, Stone Advances at Viking Billiard Tournamentby Inside POOL StaffDuluth, GA, billiards player Steve Moore just won the hot seat match over Dennis Hatch at the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour's National Championship event. He started off the race to 11 by dropping the 9 ball on the bre
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Hatch Scores Viking National Championship Title
Hatch Scores Viking National Championship Titleby Inside POOL StaffIn a brutal two-set final match, billiards player Dennis Hatch managed to wrest the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour's championship title from local legend Steve Moore of Duluth, GA, 11-8, 11-9. This Viking Tour event has been hosted by The
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Fox TV Visits Hunter Classics Women's 9-Ball Tour
Fox TV Visits Hunter Classics Women's 9-Ball TourFOX TV cameras filmed the Season Finale of the Hunter Classics Amateur Women’s Tour at Bogies Billiards in Houston, Texas Oct 28, 2006.  Local Houston affiliate FOX TV heard about Kim White (WPBA President who lives in Houston) and arrived Sun
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Shin Scoops a Blaze Billiards Stop
Shin Scoops a Blaze Billiards StopBlaze 9-Ball Tour / Levittown, NYby Rick DavisThe twenty-ninth stop of the 2006 Blaze tour was owned by Park Shin, who went undefeated through the November 18 event. Thirty-six players visited Leisure Time Billiards in Levittown, NY, for the double-elimination ac
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Ramirez and Lampert Undefeated at Billiards
Ramirez and Lampert Undefeated at BilliardsFast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour / San Antonio, TXby Rick DavisA big weekend at the Fast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour brought out 90 players in the open division and 24 players in the ladies’ division, although none could stand in the way of Ishmael Ram
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McCaughey Undefeated at Snooker's Pool Lounge
McCaughey Undefeated at Snooker's Pool LoungeJoss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Providence, RIby Rick DavisThe Joss Northeast Tour swung into Snooker’s Pool Lounge in Providence, RI, where Jay McCaughey swept the field, taking the event undefeated. A strong 44-player field entered the double-eliminatio
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Fingerhut Takes Down Amsterdam Billiards Field
Fingerhut Takes Down Amsterdam Billiards FieldTri-State Tour / New York, NYby Rick DavisNaomi Fingerhut blew through the 28-player field at the latest Tri-State Tour stop to go undefeated. Taking place at Amsterdam Bar and Billiards in New York, NY, the C/D handicapped event was the tour’s offeri
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Mitchell Takes the Billiard Finale
Mitchell Takes the Billiard FinaleKBP Tiger Florida Ladies’ Tour / Palm Harbor, FLby Rick DavisThe KBP Tiger Florida Ladies Finale was taken by Stephanie Mitchell, who came back from the one-loss side to claim top honors. Taking place at Strokers in Palm Harbor, FL, a small but dedicated field tu
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Melman Returns to Billiard Winners’ Circle
Melman Returns to Billiard Winners’ CircleJacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour / Holland, MIby Rick Davis   Julie Melman bested the 23-player field to claim the title in the Jacoby Cues Great Lakes Tour’s third stop. Taking place over the November 18-19 weekend, this double-elimination 9-ball e
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Billiard Player Chen Holds Press Conference
Billiard Player Chen Holds Press ConferenceWith all of the rumors swirling around regarding her alleged gambling debts and kidnapping, Women's Professional Billiards Association pro Jennifer Chen held a press conference in Japan during the All-Japan Championship to clear up some of the misconcept
Directory: November 2006
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Joseph Pechauer to Head J. Pechauer Custom Cues
Joseph Pechauer to Head J. Pechauer Custom CuesJerry Pechauer, founder of J. Pechauer Custom Cues, Inc. DBA Custom Cues and Quality Billiards, is proud to announce the appointment of his son, Joseph J. Pechauer, to be his successor as president of the company.  Jerry began his career repairi
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McDermott All American Tour Hits Cue Masters Billiards
McDermott All American Tour Hits Cue Masters BilliardsThe fifth stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour, produced by the American CueSports Alliance (ACS), featured a $750-added purse and thirty-seven billiard players, hosted by owner Bill Kramer at Cue Masters Billiards in Dubuque, Iow
Directory: November 2006
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Foster Undefeated in Billiard Finale
Foster Undefeated in Billiard FinaleKBP Central Florida Tour / Palm Harbor, FLby Rick DavisThe KBP Central Florida Tour coasted into Strokers Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL, for their season finale, where Steve Foster took command of the 40-player field to take the event undefeated. Taking place No
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Billiards Tour Gives Free Entry Fees for Women and Junior Players
Billiards Tour Gives Free Entry Fees for Women and Junior PlayersThe Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour, the largest of the regional billiard tours in the U.S., with over $90,000 in added prize money each year announced that they have made the following changes to the acceptance of women and junior play
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Brand New Mosconi Cup Now Online
Brand New Mosconi Cup Now OnlineMatchroom Sport can announce that www.mosconicup.com the Official Online Home of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup, is now online in its full version.With the tournament scheduled to take place for the second time in Holland, the site will contain all the news, r
Directory: November 2006
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Third Time’s a Charm for Hjorliefson
Third Time’s a Charm for HjorliefsonCanadian 30K Tour / Scarborough, ONTby Willy HermozaCanada’s top shots came out to Shooters Billiards the weekend of November 25-26 for the Canadian 30K Tour’s stop. With a field of 45 fine billiard players, it was impossible to predict a winner, but frequent c
Directory: November 2006
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Brothers, Lac Post Comeback Billiard Wins
Brothers, Lac Post Comeback Billiard WinsTiger 9-Ball Tour / Hagerstown, MDby Andy LincolnRight after the Thanksgiving holiday, the Tiger 9-Ball Tour returned to Hagerstown, MD, November 25-26 at Hagerstown Billiards & Café. A strong field of 47 players, including most of the top 20 on the ye
Directory: November 2006
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Billiards Tour Announces Goose Creek, SC Event
Billiards Tour Announces Goose Creek, SC Event The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour, the largest and longest running open billiards tour in the United States with over 90 events per year announced the beginning of it's 2007 schedule.  One of the first events will be held in Goose Creek, SC on Dec
Directory: November 2006
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Billiards Tour Gives Free Tour Cards for all Active Duty U.S. Military Personnel
Billiards Tour Gives Free Tour Cards for all Active Duty U.S. Military Personnel The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour, the largest of the regional billiard tours in the U.S., with over $90,000 in added prize money each year, announced that they have made the following changes to the acceptance all Act
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Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for November
Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for NovemberInside Pool Magazine hosts the Pool and Billiard Forums at InsidePOOLmag.com.  PoolDawg.com sponsors the forum and a monthly giveaway for forum users.  Users are eligible for prizes simply by posting on the forums at InsidePOOLmag.com.&
Directory: December 2006
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McDermott All American Tour Results from Lassiter’s Billiards
McDermott All American Tour Results from Lassiter’s BilliardsThe sixth stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $1,000-added purse and fifty-five billiard players, hosted by owner Jon VanRoekel at Lassiter’s Billiards in Clin
Directory: December 2006
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ACS National Artistic Pool Championship
ACS National Artistic Pool ChampionshipThe ACS National Artistic Pool Championship is very special to ACS billiards players, ACS league operators, and the special fans of “all” the ACS has to offer.  Since 1993 record numbers of amateur players have participated in dozens of “artistic pool”
Directory: December 2006
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Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for November
Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for NovemberCongratulations to Rusty Williams of North Richland Hills, TX for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Billiard Caption Contest for the month of November.  The winning caption was, "I know, I
Directory: December 2006
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Kahn in Control at Amsterdam Billiards
Kahn in Control at Amsterdam BilliardsTri-State Tour / New York, NYby Rick DavisComing back from a mid-event loss, Carl Yusuf Kahn picked up the slack to best the 26-player billiard field at the Tri-State Tour stop. The handicapped B-C-D 9-ball event took place at Amsterdam Billiards in New York,
Directory: December 2006
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Hatch Does it Again
Hatch Does it AgainJoss Northeast Tour / Latham, NYby Rick DavisPool player Dennis “The Hatchetman” Hatch took the last Joss Northeast Tour stop of the year, going undefeated through the 37-player billiard field to win the lions’ share of the prize fund. Hosted by Diamond Eight Billiards in Latha
Directory: December 2006
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Ferrell Takes Second Viking 9-Ball Tour Win
Ferrell Takes Second Viking 9-Ball Tour WinViking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Hickory, NCby Rick DavisGoing undefeated, the animated billiard player Sparky Ferrell, winner of the mini tournament at the Viking Tour’s National Championship event two weekends ago, took another win on the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tou
Directory: December 2006
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Rousey Wrangles the Spirit Tour Undefeated
Rousey Wrangles the Spirit Tour UndefeatedLadies Spirit Tour / Spring Hill, FLby Rick DavisThe season finale for the Ladies Spirit Tour took place over the December 2-3 weekend, where billiard player Sarah Rousey went through six rounds to take the billiards event undefeated. Hosted by Capone’s i
Directory: December 2006
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Young Amplifies to Two Pechauer Wins
Young Amplifies to Two Pechauer WinsJ. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Atlanta, GAby InsidePOOL StaffAtlanta, GA, is good to billiard player Doug Young, for he won his second J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour stop in a row there December 3. Triumphing over a field of billiards players
Directory: December 2006
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Slivka and Fisher Tops on Tiger Tour
Slivka and Fisher Tops on Tiger TourTiger Planet Pool Tour / Arnold, MDby Rick DavisThe December 2-3 Tiger Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour brought out a whopping field of billiards players for the $9,000-added action at Bill and Billies Cuesport in Arnold, MD, where Northeast big gun Jerry Slivka an
Directory: December 2006
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:14:15 -0400)
Gutierrez and Lloyd Wrap Up Billiards Season
Gutierrez and Lloyd Wrap Up Billiards SeasonFast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour / San Antonio, TXby Rick DavisThe final event of the Fast Eddies Olhausen 9-Ball Tour’s 2006 season took place December 2-3 at Fast Eddies in San Antonio, TX, where David Gutierrez took the open division and Heather Llo
Directory: December 2006
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:14:15 -0400)
USA Junior Billiards Team returns from Down Under
USA Junior Billiards Team returns from Down Under2006 Junior World ChampionshipsReport by Tanya HolmesThe Billiard Congress of America's Junior Team USA participated in the 2006 WPA World Junior Championships in Sydney, Australia. Seven junior players from the USA earned their spots in the Champi
Directory: December 2006
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Another Win for Hjorliefson
Another Win for HjorliefsonCanadian 30K Tour / Peterborough, CANBilliard player Eric Hjorliefson continues to dominate the Canadian 30K Tour, winning their December 2-3 stop at Petrinas in Petersborough, CAN. The small turnout didn’t seem to daunt the pool players who did show up, and before long
Directory: December 2006
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:14:15 -0400)
Reno Open Underway
Reno Open Underwayby Rick DavisThe Reno Open pool tournament has begun, drawing in 162 billiard players for the true double-elimination 9-ball event. Taking place at the Sands Regency Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV, the billiards event guarantees $12,500 to the last player standing from the Decembe
Directory: December 2006
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Ninja 3
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Deluxe Pool
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Battleships
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Acid Factory
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Clowning Around
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Alien Abduction
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Police Chopper
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Parking Lot
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Mission Mars
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Rocketman
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Paint Ball
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Galactic Warrior
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Gyroball
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Verti Golf 2
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Trapshooter
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Sarah Ellerby to appear on The Golf Channel
Sarah Ellerby to appear on The Golf ChannelWPBA Professional guest on Sprint Post Game ShowSarah Ellerby A.K.A Velvet will appear on The Golf Channel’s Sprint Post Game Show on December 8th, 2006. The Golf Channel is conducting a series of feature interviews with top athletes who also play golf.
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Flames of Fury
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Sonic the Hedgehog
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Orbox B
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Pool Jam
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Mini Pool
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Uber Pool
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Top Billiards Pros Still in Control
Top Billiards Pros Still in ControlBy Rick DavisStarting with 162 billird players Tuesday, the field at the Reno Open will dwindle to 96 by the end of play Wednesday night. Play has seen action move through the third round on the winners’ side and the fifth round on the one-loss side. A few high
Directory: December 2006
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Deuel Says Europeans Should Stand Up And Be Men
Deuel Says Europeans Should Stand Up And Be MenAmerican pool player Corey Deuel has challenged the European billiards team to “stand up and be men” and captain their PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup side.Discuss the PartyPoker.com Mosconi CupDeuel, 29, is back in the USA line-up after missing the
Directory: December 2006
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USA Starts With a Win at Mosconi Cup
USA Starts With a Win at Mosconi CupThe America billiards team made the perfect start to the defence of their PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup title as they fought back from 5-4 down to win the opening team match.They had led 4-2 but Europe won three racks in a row and looked to have been in pole
Directory: December 2006
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Europe Bring It Back To 1-1 at Mosconi Cup
Europe Bring It Back To 1-1 at Mosconi CupThe European billiard team pulled the score back to 1-1 with success in the second match of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.The European triples side of Ralf Souquet, David Alcaide and Mika Immonen clinched an impressive 6-3 victory against the A
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America End Day One In Front at Mosconi Cup
America End Day One In Front at Mosconi CupThe USA billiard team secured an overnight lead after fighting back from 2-0 down to win 6-2 in the third match of the evening.The American trio of Rodney Morris, Earl Strickland and Corey Deuel (pictured right) defeated Europe's Nick van den Berg,
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Mini TV
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Top Pros Picked Off In Day Three
Top Pros Picked Off In Day ThreeReno OpenBy Rick DavisDay Three of the Reno Open pool tournament brought down the hatchet upon many of the favored billiard players. One of the first to go was billiards player Troy Frank, followed soon after by Kim Davenport and Robb Saez. Davenport had
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Street Fighter
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Raiden X
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Pac Man Game
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Hoops
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McDermott Handcrafted Cues Acquires Sledgehammer
McDermott Handcrafted Cues Acquires SledgehammerMENOMONEE FALLS, WI.—December 6, 2006. McDermott Handcrafted Cues announced today it has acquired Sledgehammer, the globally recognized break cue brand, designed by Mike Gulyassy, custom cue maker and former professional player. With this acquisitio
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:14:15 -0400)
Day Two Pairings Announced at Mosconi Cup
Day Two Pairings Announced at Mosconi CupAmerica's two rookie pool players - John Schmidt and Mike Davis - will team up together in the first of the billiards matches on day two of the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.USA currently hold a 2-1 lead but Schmidt and Davis will have to play well to ex
Directory: December 2006
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Souquet And Immonen Overpower Rookie Duo
Souquet And Immonen Overpower Rookie DuoFormer world billiard champions Ralf Souquet and Mika Immonen pulled the score back to 2-2 with a comfortable victory against newcomers John Schmidt and Mike Davis.Souquet and Immonen triumphed by 6-2 in the opening doubles match on Day Two of the PartyPoke
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:14:15 -0400)
Easy Win Puts American Billiard Team Back On Top
Easy Win Puts American Billiard Team Back On TopTeam America regained their lead in the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup with a comfortable 6-1 success in the second match of Day Two.  Captain Johnny Archer and Corey Deuel were never in any trouble in their doubles meeting with David Alcaide and T
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European Billiard Pair Stun Morris and Strickland
European Billiard Pair Stun Morris and StricklandEuropean billiards duo Nick van den Berg and Imran Majid stunned the American pairing of Earl Strickland and Rodney Morris on Day Two of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.The match ended 6-5 to bring the overall score back to 3-3 as Strickla
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Hunter
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Tennis Ace
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Women’s Professional Billiard Association Announces 2007 Board of Directors
Women’s Professional Billiard Association Announces 2007 Board of DirectorsGoodlettsville, TN – The Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) held the election of officers for the 2007 season at their 2006 Annual Banquet.  The Banquet was held at the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln Ci
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Da Numba
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Blox Forever
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Dancing Bush
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Fowl Words 2
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Alcaide Puts Europe Into The Lead at Mosconi Cup
Alcaide Puts Europe Into The Lead at Mosconi CupSpanish pool player David Alcaide put Europe in front for the first time of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup with a fine singles victory against U.S. Open billiard champion John Schmidt.  Alcaide, at 27 years old the youngest player in the t
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Imran Majid Blasts Johnny Archer at Mosconi Cup
Imran Majid Blasts Johnny Archer at Mosconi CupRookie billiard player Imran Majid recorded a fantastic 7-2 singles victory against American captain Johnny Archer.Discuss the PartyPoker.com Mosconi CupThe result takes Europe into a 5-3 lead, the first time they had been two points ahead and follow
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Infuriated Deuel Blasts 'sharking' Majid
Infuriated Deuel Blasts 'sharking' MajidA Furious Corey Deuel blasted billiards player Imran Majid as "a disgrace to pool" and accused the European player of "sharking".Discuss the PartyPoker.com Mosconi CupIn an explosive pre-match interview before his encounter with Ralf Sou
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Fowl Words
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Letter Rip
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Monkey Lander
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Snake
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Space Invaders
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Surf's Up
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Twiddlestix
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Wake Boarding
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Surprises and Expected Finishes Bring the Reno Field to 24
Surprises and Expected Finishes Bring the Reno Field to 24by Rick DavisThursday evening’s action at the Reno Open brought the winners’ side down to 16 players with the 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. rounds. SoCal resident and table mechanic Ernesto Dominguez defeated Shane Van Boening 9-6, while Canada’s Tyle
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Bunch
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Superbike GP
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Fiddlestix
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Topsy Turvy
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King of the Hill
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Cable Capers
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Solitaire
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Texas Hold 'Em
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Birds of a Feathers
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BlackJack 2000
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American Billiards Team Claws a Point Back
American Billiards Team Claws a Point BackAmerican billiards team secured their first victory in five matches as Corey Deuel and Mike Davis recorded a fine 6-3 doubles success against Nick van den Berg and Imran Majid.It closes the overall gap to 6-4 in Europe's favour but USA would be
Directory: December 2006
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Immonen And Alcaide Put Europe Up Three
Immonen And Alcaide Put Europe Up ThreeDavid Alcaide and Mika Immonen moved the Europen billiard team three points up on Day Three of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.They recorded a fantastic 6-4 doubles victory against Rodney Morris and Earl Strickland, as the USA pair suffered their se
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European Billiards Team Win Another Point
European Billiards Team Win Another PointGerman billiards duo of Ralf Souquet and Thomas Engert recorded a memorable 6-1 victory to give Europe a four-point lead in the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.Souquet and Engert thrashed American captain Johnny Archer and John Schmidt by a score of 6-1 as
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Europeans turn the screw to leave USA in doldrums
Europeans turn the screw to leave USA in doldrumsEurope  8 – 4  USA There was more joy for the European billiard team as the Saturday afternoon session played out at the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup at the Cruise Terminal, Rotterdam. The team claimed two out of th
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Heli Attack 2
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Hyper Sphere
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N-Game
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Craps
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Rocket Reduces Europe's Lead at Mosconin Cup
Rocket Reduces Europe's Lead at Mosconin CupBilliard player Rodney Morris secured a valuable point for USA with a 7-5 singles victory against Mika Immonen.Morris' success leaves the Europeans 8-5 ahead on Day Three of the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup with two more matches in the session.Discus
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Strickland Smashes Cue And Still Wins
Strickland Smashes Cue And Still WinsPool player Earl Strickland threw a tantrum on Day Three of the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup as he smashed his cue into three pieces.The Pearl had been 6-3 ahead of Thomas Engert when he missed a crucial brown seven and then had to use the shaft of his spar
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Europe End Day Three In Control at Mosconi Cup
Europe End Day Three In Control at Mosconi CupNick Van Den Berg handed the European billiards team a 9-6 lead at the end of Day Three of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.The Dutchman thrilled the home crowd by securing a 7-4 singles victory against American Mike Davis at the Cruise Termin
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Europe take three point lead into final day
Europe take three point lead into final dayEurope 9 – 6 USAThe European billiards team will enter the final day of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup with a valuable three point advantage over their American counterparts after another day of high drama at the Cruise Terminal in Rotterdam.Di
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Field Shrinks to Eight at Reno Open
Field Shrinks to Eight at Reno OpenBy Rick DavisFriday evening at the Reno Open brought the field down to 24 players to return Saturday. As the dust settled on the one-loss side, another hand full of notables were eliminated. Gerardo Jamito knocked out Mark Tadd 9-5, while past champion Ronnie Wi
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USA Close The Gap To Two Points
USA Close The Gap To Two PointsThe American billiards team narrowed the gap to two points by sealing the opening match of Day Four.The USA side defeated Europe 6-3 to make the overall score in the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup to 9-7 in the Europeans favour at the Cruise Terminal, Rotterda
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Europe Throw The Point Away at Mosconi Cup
Europe Throw The Point Away at Mosconi CupCrucial errors from the European billiard team handed America another point on the final day of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.The Europeans lead 5-3 but Imran Majid missed a simple-looking shot at the 6-ball and then, when the match had become
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American Billiard Team Makes It Three Wins In A Row
American Billiard Team Makes It Three Wins In A RowThe American billiards team fightback continued in fine style as they recorded their third successive victory of Sunday afternoon.The trio of Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris and Mike Davis thrashed the European side of Ralf Souquet, Mika Immone
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Viking Tour Impresses Goose Creek
Viking Tour Impresses Goose CreekWith only ten days’ notice to inform players about the Goose Creek, SC, tournament, the Viking Tour’s one-of-a-kind promotional program came through with flying colors, proving its strength in promoting 9-ball tournaments.  Fifty-one players showed their sup
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A New Billiard King Is Crowned
A New Billiard King Is Crowned2006 WPA Artistic Pool World Championship The World Artisitic Pool World Championship was held December 8th – 10th 2006, in Fridley, Minnesota at Two Stooges Sport Bar & Grill.  This was the setting where twenty-five of the world's greatest artistic poo
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Galactic Warrior
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Gyroball
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Verti Golf 2
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Trapshooter
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Sarah Ellerby to appear on The Golf Channel
Sarah Ellerby to appear on The Golf ChannelWPBA Professional guest on Sprint Post Game ShowSarah Ellerby A.K.A Velvet will appear on The Golf Channel’s Sprint Post Game Show on December 8th, 2006. The Golf Channel is conducting a series of feature interviews with top athletes who also play golf.
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Flames of Fury
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Sonic the Hedgehog
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Orbox B
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Pool Jam
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Mini Pool
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Uber Pool
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Top Billiards Pros Still in Control
Top Billiards Pros Still in ControlBy Rick DavisStarting with 162 billird players Tuesday, the field at the Reno Open will dwindle to 96 by the end of play Wednesday night. Play has seen action move through the third round on the winners’ side and the fifth round on the one-loss side. A few high
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Deuel Says Europeans Should Stand Up And Be Men
Deuel Says Europeans Should Stand Up And Be MenAmerican pool player Corey Deuel has challenged the European billiards team to “stand up and be men” and captain their PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup side.Discuss the PartyPoker.com Mosconi CupDeuel, 29, is back in the USA line-up after missing the
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USA Starts With a Win at Mosconi Cup
USA Starts With a Win at Mosconi CupThe America billiards team made the perfect start to the defence of their PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup title as they fought back from 5-4 down to win the opening team match.They had led 4-2 but Europe won three racks in a row and looked to have been in pole
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Europe Bring It Back To 1-1 at Mosconi Cup
Europe Bring It Back To 1-1 at Mosconi CupThe European billiard team pulled the score back to 1-1 with success in the second match of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.The European triples side of Ralf Souquet, David Alcaide and Mika Immonen clinched an impressive 6-3 victory against the A
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America End Day One In Front at Mosconi Cup
America End Day One In Front at Mosconi CupThe USA billiard team secured an overnight lead after fighting back from 2-0 down to win 6-2 in the third match of the evening.The American trio of Rodney Morris, Earl Strickland and Corey Deuel (pictured right) defeated Europe's Nick van den Berg,
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Mini TV
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Top Pros Picked Off In Day Three
Top Pros Picked Off In Day ThreeReno OpenBy Rick DavisDay Three of the Reno Open pool tournament brought down the hatchet upon many of the favored billiard players. One of the first to go was billiards player Troy Frank, followed soon after by Kim Davenport and Robb Saez. Davenport had
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Street Fighter
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Raiden X
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Pac Man Game
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Hoops
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McDermott Handcrafted Cues Acquires Sledgehammer
McDermott Handcrafted Cues Acquires SledgehammerMENOMONEE FALLS, WI.—December 6, 2006. McDermott Handcrafted Cues announced today it has acquired Sledgehammer, the globally recognized break cue brand, designed by Mike Gulyassy, custom cue maker and former professional player. With this acquisitio
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Day Two Pairings Announced at Mosconi Cup
Day Two Pairings Announced at Mosconi CupAmerica's two rookie pool players - John Schmidt and Mike Davis - will team up together in the first of the billiards matches on day two of the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.USA currently hold a 2-1 lead but Schmidt and Davis will have to play well to ex
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Souquet And Immonen Overpower Rookie Duo
Souquet And Immonen Overpower Rookie DuoFormer world billiard champions Ralf Souquet and Mika Immonen pulled the score back to 2-2 with a comfortable victory against newcomers John Schmidt and Mike Davis.Souquet and Immonen triumphed by 6-2 in the opening doubles match on Day Two of the PartyPoke
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Easy Win Puts American Billiard Team Back On Top
Easy Win Puts American Billiard Team Back On TopTeam America regained their lead in the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup with a comfortable 6-1 success in the second match of Day Two.  Captain Johnny Archer and Corey Deuel were never in any trouble in their doubles meeting with David Alcaide and T
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European Billiard Pair Stun Morris and Strickland
European Billiard Pair Stun Morris and StricklandEuropean billiards duo Nick van den Berg and Imran Majid stunned the American pairing of Earl Strickland and Rodney Morris on Day Two of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.The match ended 6-5 to bring the overall score back to 3-3 as Strickla
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Hunter
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Tennis Ace
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Women’s Professional Billiard Association Announces 2007 Board of Directors
Women’s Professional Billiard Association Announces 2007 Board of DirectorsGoodlettsville, TN – The Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) held the election of officers for the 2007 season at their 2006 Annual Banquet.  The Banquet was held at the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln Ci
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Da Numba
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Blox Forever
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Dancing Bush
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Fowl Words 2
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Alcaide Puts Europe Into The Lead at Mosconi Cup
Alcaide Puts Europe Into The Lead at Mosconi CupSpanish pool player David Alcaide put Europe in front for the first time of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup with a fine singles victory against U.S. Open billiard champion John Schmidt.  Alcaide, at 27 years old the youngest player in the t
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Imran Majid Blasts Johnny Archer at Mosconi Cup
Imran Majid Blasts Johnny Archer at Mosconi CupRookie billiard player Imran Majid recorded a fantastic 7-2 singles victory against American captain Johnny Archer.Discuss the PartyPoker.com Mosconi CupThe result takes Europe into a 5-3 lead, the first time they had been two points ahead and follow
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Infuriated Deuel Blasts 'sharking' Majid
Infuriated Deuel Blasts 'sharking' MajidA Furious Corey Deuel blasted billiards player Imran Majid as "a disgrace to pool" and accused the European player of "sharking".Discuss the PartyPoker.com Mosconi CupIn an explosive pre-match interview before his encounter with Ralf Sou
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Fowl Words
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Letter Rip
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Monkey Lander
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Snake
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Space Invaders
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Surf's Up
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Twiddlestix
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Wake Boarding
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Surprises and Expected Finishes Bring the Reno Field to 24
Surprises and Expected Finishes Bring the Reno Field to 24by Rick DavisThursday evening’s action at the Reno Open brought the winners’ side down to 16 players with the 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. rounds. SoCal resident and table mechanic Ernesto Dominguez defeated Shane Van Boening 9-6, while Canada’s Tyle
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Bunch
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Superbike GP
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Fiddlestix
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Topsy Turvy
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King of the Hill
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Cable Capers
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Solitaire
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Texas Hold 'Em
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Birds of a Feathers
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BlackJack 2000
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American Billiards Team Claws a Point Back
American Billiards Team Claws a Point BackAmerican billiards team secured their first victory in five matches as Corey Deuel and Mike Davis recorded a fine 6-3 doubles success against Nick van den Berg and Imran Majid.It closes the overall gap to 6-4 in Europe's favour but USA would be
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Immonen And Alcaide Put Europe Up Three
Immonen And Alcaide Put Europe Up ThreeDavid Alcaide and Mika Immonen moved the Europen billiard team three points up on Day Three of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.They recorded a fantastic 6-4 doubles victory against Rodney Morris and Earl Strickland, as the USA pair suffered their se
Directory: December 2006
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:14:51 -0400)
European Billiards Team Win Another Point
European Billiards Team Win Another PointGerman billiards duo of Ralf Souquet and Thomas Engert recorded a memorable 6-1 victory to give Europe a four-point lead in the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.Souquet and Engert thrashed American captain Johnny Archer and John Schmidt by a score of 6-1 as
Directory: December 2006
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Europeans turn the screw to leave USA in doldrums
Europeans turn the screw to leave USA in doldrumsEurope  8 – 4  USA There was more joy for the European billiard team as the Saturday afternoon session played out at the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup at the Cruise Terminal, Rotterdam. The team claimed two out of th
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Heli Attack 2
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Hyper Sphere
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N-Game
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Craps
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Rocket Reduces Europe's Lead at Mosconin Cup
Rocket Reduces Europe's Lead at Mosconin CupBilliard player Rodney Morris secured a valuable point for USA with a 7-5 singles victory against Mika Immonen.Morris' success leaves the Europeans 8-5 ahead on Day Three of the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup with two more matches in the session.Discus
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Strickland Smashes Cue And Still Wins
Strickland Smashes Cue And Still WinsPool player Earl Strickland threw a tantrum on Day Three of the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup as he smashed his cue into three pieces.The Pearl had been 6-3 ahead of Thomas Engert when he missed a crucial brown seven and then had to use the shaft of his spar
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:14:51 -0400)
Europe End Day Three In Control at Mosconi Cup
Europe End Day Three In Control at Mosconi CupNick Van Den Berg handed the European billiards team a 9-6 lead at the end of Day Three of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.The Dutchman thrilled the home crowd by securing a 7-4 singles victory against American Mike Davis at the Cruise Termin
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Europe take three point lead into final day
Europe take three point lead into final dayEurope 9 – 6 USAThe European billiards team will enter the final day of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup with a valuable three point advantage over their American counterparts after another day of high drama at the Cruise Terminal in Rotterdam.Di
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Field Shrinks to Eight at Reno Open
Field Shrinks to Eight at Reno OpenBy Rick DavisFriday evening at the Reno Open brought the field down to 24 players to return Saturday. As the dust settled on the one-loss side, another hand full of notables were eliminated. Gerardo Jamito knocked out Mark Tadd 9-5, while past champion Ronnie Wi
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:14:51 -0400)
USA Close The Gap To Two Points
USA Close The Gap To Two PointsThe American billiards team narrowed the gap to two points by sealing the opening match of Day Four.The USA side defeated Europe 6-3 to make the overall score in the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup to 9-7 in the Europeans favour at the Cruise Terminal, Rotterda
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Europe Throw The Point Away at Mosconi Cup
Europe Throw The Point Away at Mosconi CupCrucial errors from the European billiard team handed America another point on the final day of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.The Europeans lead 5-3 but Imran Majid missed a simple-looking shot at the 6-ball and then, when the match had become
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American Billiard Team Makes It Three Wins In A Row
American Billiard Team Makes It Three Wins In A RowThe American billiards team fightback continued in fine style as they recorded their third successive victory of Sunday afternoon.The trio of Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris and Mike Davis thrashed the European side of Ralf Souquet, Mika Immone
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Viking Tour Impresses Goose Creek
Viking Tour Impresses Goose CreekWith only ten days’ notice to inform players about the Goose Creek, SC, tournament, the Viking Tour’s one-of-a-kind promotional program came through with flying colors, proving its strength in promoting 9-ball tournaments.  Fifty-one players showed their sup
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:14:51 -0400)
Focused Engert Turns On The Style
Focused Engert Turns On The StyleA focused performance from determined German billiards player Thomas Engert put Europe back in front in the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup.The German stormed to a 5-1 win against John Schmidt in the opening singles match of the final session of the competition.Di
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Morris Ties Mosconi Cup at Ten
Morris Ties Mosconi Cup at TenUSA billiards player Rodney Morris won the opener as he cruised through the table looking comfortable in what was a potentially intimidating atmosphere.In the second game, Majid made the first mistake of the match as he failed to gain perfect position on a tough trav
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Souquet Holds His Nerve at Mosconi Cup
Souquet Holds His Nerve at Mosconi CupRalf Souquet held his nerve under intense pressure to snatch another point for Europe.The Kaiser had been 2-0 and 4-2 down against Johnny Archer but won the last three racks to clinch a 5-4 victory and put the European side back in front at 11-10.Discuss the
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Van den Berg Downs Strickland
Van den Berg Downs StricklandEurope leads 12-10In front of a very noisy home crowd, billiards player Nick van den Berg won the lag and his soft break downed the wing ball and set up the one nicely. From there he composed himself and cleared to take the early lead.Discuss the PartyPoker.com M
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Davis Keeps America's Hopes Alive at Mosconi Cup
Davis Keeps America's Hopes Alive at Mosconi CupImmonen misses crucial ballWith Team Europe on the hill billiard player Mika Immonen won the lag and gained a tough table-length cut on the 1-ball for his troubles. He chose the safety instead and laid the cue ball behind the green six.Discuss
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USA Billiards Team Retains the Mosconi Cup
USA Billiards Team Retains the Mosconi CupIn the final match of the 2006 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup, the proposition was a simple one for Spain's David Alcaid - beat Corey Deuel and win the cup for Europe, lose and the American's would retain it.The Spaniard won the lag and looked calm as he went
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Helms and Lawless Undefeated in Season Finale
Helms and Lawless Undefeated in Season Finaleby Rick Davis, Inside POOL MagazineThe season finale of the Tiger Planet Pool 8-Ball Tour was owned by Paul Helms and Kathleen Lawless, who blew through the open and ladies’ divisions undefeated. Taking place at Fast Break Café in Sterling, VA, the Dec
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Orem Makes Huge Comeback to Take Reno Open
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Hjorliefson Takes Fifth 30K Win
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Seagraves and Sikes Win on Viking Tour
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Steinman Scores JPNEWT Billiards Finale
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Haney and Williams Both Win on AWBT
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Kwikfire Announces Introduction of Billiards Products
Kwikfire Announces Introduction of Billiards ProductsA new company is on the horizon with the launch of its initial product line staged for February 2007.  Introducing KwikFire, Inc., the brainchild of world class #3 ranked WPBA player Kelly ‘KwikFire’ Fisher. The making of this venture
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2007 ACS Nationals in Milwaukee
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Wheelers
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4X4 Rally
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Rural Racer
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Adrenaline Challenge
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Table Tennis
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SkiJump 2001
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Air Hockey
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Robot Wars
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Alien Blast
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Commando Arena
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Bubble Shooter
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Shanghai Dynasty
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Tetrolapse
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Cube Buster (a.k.a. Collapse)
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Blob Wars
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Legend Of Zelda
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Crimson Warfare
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Prince of Persia
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Ant City
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Master Bowman
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Starship 11
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Space Explorer
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Tetris
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KABOOM
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Follow the Ball
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Flash Poker
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Ace Blackjack
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Florida Billiards Finale Underway
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Limited Upgrade Option Offered by X Breaker and Samsara
Limited Upgrade Option Offered by X Breaker and Samsara Richard Chan of Xtreme Billiard Concepts, Ltd is very pleased to announce a limited time upgrade option for all current owners of X Breakers. "I want to make it as easy as possible for my valued customers to have the latest Sa
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Saez Claims the Steve Mizerak Florida State Billiards Championships
Saez Claims the Steve Mizerak Florida State Billiards Championshipsby Rick DavisWith day-two underway the top sixteen billiard players played at a lightning pace as everyone craved their share of the $15,000 added payout. Originally a three-day event it was chopped down to two at the overwhelming
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Nortwick Makes Huge Comeback at Amsterdam Billiards
Nortwick Makes Huge Comeback at Amsterdam BilliardsTri-State Tourby Rick DavisClayton van Nortwick came back from a first round loss on the Tri-State Tour to claim their handicapped C/D 8-ball event on December 17. Taking place at Amsterdam Billiards and Bar in New York, NY, no one in the 27-play
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Berrone Bags a Viking Tour Billiard Stop
Berrone Bags a Viking Tour Billiard Stopby Rick DavisThe Viking Tour pulled into Brass Rail Billiards in Athens, GA, for their latest $1000 added open 9-ball event on December 17. It was difficult for anyone to fight through the field although Bruce Berrone managed a short yet remarkable comeback
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Ashcraft Undefeated in Billiards Choo-Choo Classic
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McDermott All American Tour Hits Big Dog Billiards
McDermott All American Tour Hits Big Dog BilliardsThe ninth stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour, produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS, featured a $1,000-added purse and a full sixty-four players, hosted by owner Marc Oeslager and tourney director John Athens at Big Dog
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Rotten Onslaught
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Sinjid - Shadow of the Warrior
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Stick RPG
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Dirtbike Racing
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Jetski Racer
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Ice Racer
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Hot Wheels(tm): Brakeless
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Fast And Furious: Street Racer
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BombJack II
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Tanks
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Megaman - Project X
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Galaxian (the Original)
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Spy Hunter
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Donkey Kong
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Duck Hunt
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Sheepish
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Frogger
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Burger Time
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River Raid
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Lunar Command
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BreakIt2
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Asteroids
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Bump Copter 2
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F'N Killer
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Stealth Invaders
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A.L.I.A.S. 2
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Tiny Combat 2
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Indiana Jones (tm)
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Wheels of Salvation
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Sub Commander
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Alien Clones
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Alien Attack
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Space Escape
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Necromanthus Doom
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Axe Gang Rampage
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Deal OR No Deal
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McDermott All American Tour Results from Main Street Billiards
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Stickman Sam 3
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Morra Scores 30K Billiards Tour Finale
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Billiards Congress of America Seeks Board Nominees
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Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for December
Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for DecemberCongratulations to Andrew Kinback of Wilmington, NC for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Billiard Caption Contest for the month of December.  The winning caption was, "Ewa, we've been wait
Directory: January 2007
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Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for December
Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for DecemberInside Pool Magazine hosts the Pool and Billiards Forums at InsidePOOLmag.com.  PoolDawg.com sponsors the forum and a monthly giveaway for forum users.  Users are eligible for prizes simply by posting on the forums at InsidePOOLmag.com.
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Champion Billiards and Barstools Donates Pool Table to Walter Reed Medical Center
Champion Billiards and Barstools Donates Pool Table to Walter Reed Medical CenterOlhausen Billiards® along with their Authorized Dealer, Champion Billiards and Barstools of Virginia and Maryland, is proud to announce the donation of an 8' Eclipse Style Pool Table to the Walter Reed Medical Center
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Velocity Pro Worsted Billiard Cloth Delivers Unmatched Value
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Directory: January 2007
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Ninth Annual Derby City Classic Opens to the Rail
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Freeze! Bata Blasts Frost in Brilliant Billiards Display
Freeze! Bata Blasts Frost in Brilliant Billiards DisplayAfter-hours action wins for young Florida pair round out Saturday morning movesBy Paul Berg, Inside POOL MagazineAfter the banking died down, the one-pocket took hold of the Billiard Club Network’s feature table. The Derby City Classic
Directory: January 2007
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Daulton Cashes in at Derby Banks
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Bankers Start to Cash in as One-Holers Post up
Bankers Start to Cash in as One-Holers Post upInterdisciplinary ball-makers start double duty at DerbyBy Paul Berg, Inside POOL StaffBack in The Chapel, the heavenly set of tables cozied in stained glass hues at the back of the main room of the Ninth Annual Derby City Classic’s three central tour
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McDermott Tour Results from Miller Time Billiards
McDermott Tour Results from Miller Time BilliardsThe tenth stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour, which was produced by the American CueSports Alliance, featured a $500-added purse and forty-nine players, hosted by owner Terry Anderson at Miller Time Billiards in Davenport, IA, on Sat
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Skins Billiards Shootout, Texas Hold ‘em Billiards set for February 10, 2007
Skins Billiards Shootout, Texas Hold ‘em Billiards set for February 10, 2007January 8, 2007 – Portland, TN:  Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to once again be the “Official Table Sponsor” when the billiard champions from around the world go head-to-head February 10 in the Skins
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Push-it
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Crossword
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Crash Test Dummy
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Boneless Girl
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Curveball
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Mili and Tary
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Yetisports : Pingu Throw
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Yeti 2 - Orca Slap
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Yeti 3: Seal Bounce
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Yetisports: Jungle Swing
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Neo-Geo Bowling
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Test your poker prowess with 5 Card Draw Poker.
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Eleven Becomes Seven as 9-Ball Banks Nears the End
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Masgay Marches Undefeated to Finals
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Back-to-Back Billiard Wins for Hjorliefson
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Sanchez Snaps off a Miami Billiards Win
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Moore reverses split Filipino decision, take first Derby City Classic belt
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All Around the Derby, Players Tested by Array of Challenges
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Directory: January 2007
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PAT Trainer Courses Announced for February and March in San Francisco
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Billiards Referee Class To Be Conducted at 2007 ACS Nationals in Las Vegas
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Directory: January 2007
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Everybody’s an Opportunist at the Derby City Classic
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Directory: January 2007
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9-Ballers Flood the Halls, but Derby City Classic One-Pocket Holds the Crowds
9-Ballers Flood the Halls, but Derby City Classic One-Pocket Holds the CrowdsOne-hole competition creates new legends while past lore is celebratedIt’s getting down to the good and the great in Derby City Classic One-Pocket competition. A fifth draw was scheduled for five o’clock this afternoon,
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One-Pocket Field Whittled to Six; Deuel Back in Action
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Classic Match-up Set for Derby City Classic One-Pocket Finals
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Watch Cliff Joyner Wins
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Reyes reigns over Joyner; Immonen shows up 14.1 finalists
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Executive West Halls Awake with Billiards Vendors Bustling
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Directory: January 2007
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Field Trimmed to 26 in Derby City Classic 9-Ball Division
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Derby City Classic 9-Ball Field Hewn to 16
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Three Ambassadors of Rotation Hold Sway in Derby City Classic 9-Ball
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Feijen ascends final summit at the Derby City Classic
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Directory: January 2007
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Billiard Excellence Through Training, Education and Recreation Marks Sixth Year
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Directory: January 2007
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Stan James Billiards Stop 3 This Weekend
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Directory: January 2007
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Nelson Takes Florida Ladies Opener
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Hatch Pulls off a Hat Trick
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Directory: January 2007
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Noon Takes the Win by Storm
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Directory: January 2007
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McDonald Scores a Win
McDonald Scores a WinCanadian 30K Tour / Scarborough, CAN By Willy HermozaShooters Billiards in Scarborough was busy the weekend of January 13-14, with 36 billiard players attending the Canadian 30K Tour despite the Derby City Classic in Louisville, KY, and Scott McDonald took full advantage of t
Directory: January 2007
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BCA Hall of Fame Induction Moved to May
BCA Hall of Fame Induction Moved to MayChanges to HOF include new date and proceduresColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] has announced that its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies (formerly held in conjunction with the Expo) have been re-scheduled for the Rivie
Directory: January 2007
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Rivera and Nortwick Take Down the Tri-State Tour
Rivera and Nortwick Take Down the Tri-State TourTri-State Tour / Parsippany, NJ, and Sunnyside, NY by Rick DavisJanuary 13-14 brought the first full weekend of play on the Tri-State Tour’s 2007 calendar. In the first event, Ariel Rivera swept up the B/C/D Saturday action at Comet Billiards
Directory: January 2007
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Music City Classic Begins With a Bang
Music City Classic Begins With a Bangby InsidePOOL Staff, courtesy of Angry WhiteThe Music City Classic, hosted by JOB Billiards in Madison, TN, began tonight, with a huge field of over 110 billiard players to vie for top honors. This prestigious event, which is held annually in the “Third
Directory: January 2007
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11th Annual Jay Swanson Memorial 9-Ball Tournament
11th  Annual Jay Swanson Memorial 9-Ball TournamentCome Celebrate the Life of the Gentle GiantThe 11th  Annual Jay Swanson Memorial 9-Ball Tournament is being held at Hollywood Billiards Sports Bar & Grill in Hollywood, CA.  The tournament is being held by The BCA Pool League a
Directory: January 2007
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Stan James Canadian Billiard Tour at Valleyfield
Stan James Canadian Billiard Tour at ValleyfieldThe Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour has finished day one at Dooly’s in Valleyfield, Quebec, and the field has been reduced to only twelve players remaining. The finest performances of the day were put in by our four remaining undefeated pla
Directory: January 2007
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Music City Going Strong
Music City Going StrongMidnight Madness Imminent by InsidePOOL StaffJOB Billiards in Madison, TN, is the place to be this weekend, as they are hosting the 20th Annual Music City 9-Ball Open. Tomorrow promises to bring back 48 of the country’s top pool players, with Midnight Madness beginnin
Directory: January 2007
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Pool and Billiard Video Gallery
Pool and Billiard Video Gallery 
Directory: January 2007
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Archer Wins Midnight Madness, Webb Retains Title
Archer Wins Midnight Madness, Webb Retains TitleThe 20th Annual Music City 9-Ball Open crowned Johnny Archer as the champion of its Midnight Madness event at 7 a.m. Sunday morning. This single-elimination, race-to-11 event saw Archer, Shannon Daulton, Jose Parica, Chris Bartram, Steve Moore, Shan
Directory: January 2007
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Chavez Undefeated at Comet Billiards
Chavez Undefeated at Comet Billiardsby Rick DavisThe Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour streaked through Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ, where Ignacio Chavez became the shining star, going undefeated through both days of play. The January 20-21 event drew in 37 billiard players with a near-$5,000 priz
Directory: January 2007
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Stan James at Dooly's Billiards, Valleyfield
Stan James at Dooly's Billiards, ValleyfieldDanny Hewitt took the long way home but arrived ahead of them all. Hewitt lost his first-round match in the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour event this weekend held at Dooly’s Billiards in Valleyfield, Quebec, but went all the way through th
Directory: January 2007
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Ditoro Claims Hometown Stop
Ditoro Claims Hometown StopJ. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Miami, FL by InsidePOOL StaffWhen the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour hit Miami, FL, John Ditoro was ready to defend his home turf. He fought off the 38-player field at Sunset Billiards to take first place the weekend of J
Directory: January 2007
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Gutierrez and Petrosino Secure the Fast Eddie’s Season Opener
Gutierrez and Petrosino Secure the Fast Eddie’s Season OpenerFast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour / Houston, TXby Rick DavisThe January 20-21 weekend ushered in the first billiards event of the Fast Eddie’s Olhausen 9-Ball Tour, which got underway at Fast Eddie’s in Houston, TX, with some of the bes
Directory: January 2007
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Owen Takes Music City 9-Ball Open Title
Owen Takes Music City 9-Ball Open Title Gabe Owen managed to hold off the determined Buddy Hall in order to claim the 20th Annual Music City 9-Ball Open title. Hosted by JOB Billiards in Madison, TN, this event was held January 18-21, winding down in the early hours of Monday morning. The 62-ye
Directory: January 2007
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Billiard Education Foundation Takes Junior Reins
Billiard Education Foundation Takes Junior Reins BEF to manage BCA Junior Nationals, Programs & Education Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) has announced plans to transfer the oversight and management of its junior programs, including the BCA Junior Nationa
Directory: January 2007
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Undefeated Chen Wins in Waterloo
Undefeated Chen Wins in WaterlooCanadian 30K Tour / Waterloo, ONT by InsidePOOL Staff Though there were a couple of other high-level billiard tournaments going on the weekend of January 20-21, the Canadian 30K Tour drew in 25 of their top players to Pool Paradise in Waterloo, ONT, where
Directory: January 2007
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McDermott All American Tour Results from Leisure Time Billiards
McDermott All American Tour Results from Leisure Time Billiards The January 19-21 weekend featured four 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour stops around the country, one of them being a $1,000 added 8-ball event with thirty-nine players, hosted by owner Dwaine Bowman at Leisure Time Billiards
Directory: January 2007
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McDermott All American Tour Results from Greenfield’s Pool & Sports Bar
McDermott All American Tour Results from Greenfield’s Pool & Sports Bar The January 19-21 weekend featured four 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour stops around the country, one of them being a $1,000 added 8-ball event with thirty-two players, hosted by owner Todd Grosvenor and dire
Directory: January 2007
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McDermott All American Hits Las Vegas Cue Club
McDermott All American Hits Las Vegas Cue Club The January 19-21 weekend featured four 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour stops around the country, one of them being a $500 added 8-ball event with thirty players, hosted by owner Henry Nogiec and director Greg Kuhl at the Las Vegas Cue Club in
Directory: January 2007
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Billiard Education Foundation Hires Executive Director
Billiard Education Foundation Hires Executive Director Laura Smith to Take Command of BEF Lafayette, Colorado: The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) has announced that they have just hired Laura Smith as their new executive director. Smith, a trustee on the BEF board since November 2002 an
Directory: January 2007
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McDermott All American Tour at Fort Crook Billiards
McDermott All American Tour at Fort Crook Billiards The January 19-21 weekend featured six 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour stops around the country, three of them being part of the $1,100 added “Nebraska State Invitational” (Open 8-ball, 9-ball and Women’s 8-Bal
Directory: January 2007
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APA Pool Leagues Expand to Japan
APA Pool Leagues Expand to Japan Japanese Poolplayers Association Forming Teams in Tokyo LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (January 23, 2007) — The world’s largest amateur pool league is expanding oversees to Japan.  In late-December, the American Poolplayers Association (APA) granted Noriy
Directory: January 2007
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Ruberto Takes Memorial Billiard Tournament
Ruberto Takes Memorial Billiard TournamentFirst Annual Robert Dionne Memorial Tournament / Chelmsford, MA by Rick Davis A 32-player field gathered at Country Club USA in Chelmsford, MA, the weekend of January 20-21 to fight for their share of the $3,000 prize fund, but it was Tony Ruberto who
Directory: January 2007
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Bartram Captures St. Louis Louie Award 2007
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 thri
Directory: January 2007
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Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Sponsor Named
Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Sponsor NamedBCA accepts bids from industry supporters Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) concluded its preliminary sponsorship round with the opening of sealed competitive bids from a number of billiards industry sponsors on Monday, Jan
Directory: January 2007
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Xtreme Billiards Announces Partnership with Ralf Souquet
Xtreme Billiards Announces Partnership with Ralf SouquetXtreme Billiard Technology, Ltd is pleased to announce a new partnership with World Champion Ralf "The Kaiser" Souquet. Mr. Souquet is a U.S. Open Champion, Derby City Classic 9-Ball Champion, World Pool Masters Champion, U.S. Stra
Directory: January 2007
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2nd Annual Brunswick Korea Pro Pool Tour Championships
2nd Annual Brunswick Korea Pro Pool Tour ChampionshipsDragon Promotions is pleased to announce the 2006 season finale of the Brunswick Korea Pro Pool Tour with the 2nd Annual KPT Pro Tour Championships to be held in Incheon, Korea on Feb 10-13,2007. The event will take place at The Lotte Departme
Directory: January 2007
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Slivka Steals Blaze Championship
Slivka Steals Blaze Championship Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Egg Harbor, NJ by Jose Burgos The Blaze 9-Ball Tour capped its season with a championship event that was held at Atlantic City Billiards Club in Egg Harbor, NJ, the weekend of January 20-21. A strong field of players came out to play, incl
Directory: January 2007
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Mansion Gets Twisted - Upscale Billiards with a Twist
Mansion Gets Twisted Opening March 1st, 2007 By Tim Taylor So you want to whip up a new twisted mixture of fun and entertainment. First you’ll need some ingredients. Might I suggest the following: Take a dash of fine dining, add a touch of live entertainment and fun, sprinkle your mix
Directory: January 2007
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Valle Undefeated at Snooker’s Café
Valle Undefeated at Snooker’s Café Joss Northeast 9-Ball Touur / Providence, RI by Rick Davis Going through 2 days of play and 76 billiards players, Filipino sensation Gandy Valle came out on top of the January 27-28 Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour stop at Snookers Café in Pr
Directory: January 2007
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Morris Rockets His Way to the Top
Morris Rockets His Way to the Top J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Spring Hill, FL by InsidePOOL Staff "Rocket" Rodney Morris shot to the top of the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour's January 28 stop, taking precedence over a tough field of 32 billiards players. Hoste
Directory: January 2007
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The 2007 International Cue Collectors Show
The 2007 International Cue Collectors Show The 2007 International Cue Collectors Show will be held October 18-20, 2007 at the Magnolia Hotel in downtown Houston, Texas. Thursday, October 18 will be a day for golf and socializing over an informal dinner. On Friday, October 19, the event officiall
Directory: January 2007
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Palmer in Control at Hollywood Billiards
Palmer in Control at Hollywood Billiards Jay Swanson Memorial Tournament / Hollywood, CA by Rick Davis Pushing his way through the massive 192-player field, Billy Palmer went undefeated to take the top spot at the Jay Swanson Memorial Tournament, held January 27-28 at Hollywood Billiards in Ho
Directory: January 2007
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Fitzpatrick Storms Castle Billiards
Fitzpatrick Storms Castle Billiards Tri-State Tour / Rutherford, NJ by InsidePOOL Staff Dave Fitzpatrick earned his second Tri-State Tour win this season January 27 at Castle Billiards in Rutherford, NJ. He bested the field of 38, winning 7 matches for the day to take the title. Fitzpatric
Directory: January 2007
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Kohara and Longoni Inducted into International Cuemakers Hall of Fame
Kohara and Longoni Inducted into International Cuemakers Hall of Fame The Internation Cuemakers Association is pleased to announce the 2007 inductees.  Tad Kohara and Alessandro Longoni have been inducted into the International Cuemakers Hall of Fame.  Tad Kohara was inducted into the
Directory: January 2007
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The Viking Cue Ladies 9-Ball Tour
The Viking Cue Ladies 9-Ball Tour   The Viking 9-Ball Tour, the largest and longest-running open regional tour in the U.S., with over $90,000 in added prize money each year, announced today the creation of yet another 9-ball tour bearing the Viking Cues brand name as the title sponsor.
Directory: January 2007
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Another Victory for Hjorliefson
Another Victory for HjorliefsonCanadian 30K Tour / Barrie, ONT by Willy Hermoza and E. Butera From out of the cold in Barrie, ONT, 46 fine billiard players arrived to burn up the tables on the Canadian 30K Tour’s Dunlop Billiards stop. Frequent winner Erik Hjorliefson did not disappoin
Directory: January 2007
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Predator Challenge Match with Williams, Hohmann, and Davis
Predator Challenge Match with Williams, Hohmann, and Davis Predator Products, Simonis Cloth and Dragon Promotions are bringing another great exhibition challenge for fans. This time Predator Cue Player Representative Charlie "Korean Dragon" Williams will take on Thorsten "Hitman&
Directory: January 2007
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Texas Hold ‘em Billiards and Skins Billiards Shootout
Texas Hold ‘em Billiards and Skins Billiards Shootout Billiards champions from around the world will go head-to-head February 10 in the Texas Hold ‘em Billiards Championship and the Skins Billiards Championship. The 2007 double-header event will be held at the Basketball Hall of
Directory: January 2007
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:03 -0400)
Viking Cues Ladies 9-Ball Tour
Viking Cues Ladies 9-Ball Tour Viking Cues Ladies 9-Ball Tour results from tournaments. Get to know players, tour stops, schedules, sponsors and other information. ____________________________________________________________________________ Viking Cues Ladies 9-Ball Tour Schedule______________
Directory: February 2007
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Mosconi Cup
Mosconi Cup Mosconi Cup results from tournaments. Get to know players, tour stops, schedules, sponsors and other information.
Directory: February 2007
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Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for January
Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for January Inside Pool Magazine hosts the Inside Pool and Billiards Forums at InsidePOOLmag.com.  Online billiard supplier PoolDawg.com sponsors the forum and a monthly giveaway for forum users.  Users are eligible for prizes simply by postin
Directory: February 2007
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Viking Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for January
Viking Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for January Congratulations to Bernie Collins for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Billiard Caption Contest for the month of January. The winning caption was, "Huh, it worked for Tom Cruise in Top
Directory: February 2007
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5th Annual US Pro Tour Championship Announced
5th Annual US Pro Tour Championship Announced Dragon Promotions will be bringing the US Pro Tour Championship back to Los Angeles.  Being the only major men's pro billiards event on the West Coast, billiard fans and players will be happy to see this events return at the Normandie Casino in
Directory: February 2007
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14th Annual U.S. Bar Table Championships
14th Annual U.S. Bar Table Championships Playbca.com is pleased to present the 14th Annual U.S. Bar Table Championships, hosted by the SandsRegency Casino Hotel in Reno, NV, February 28 through March 4. Featuring both 8-ball and 9-ball events, the Sands Regency Casino Hotel will add $10,000 to t
Directory: February 2007
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The Lion Conquers Waterloo
The Lion Conquers WaterlooCanadian 30K Tour / Waterloo, ONT by Willy Hermoza and E. Butera Bitter cold saw in the weekend of February 3-4, bringing 54 billiard players to Pool Paradise in Waterloo for the month’s first Canadian 30K Tour billiards stop. Given the strong field, it was no
Directory: February 2007
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:03 -0400)
ACUI Association of College Unions International
Association of College Unions International (ACUI) The Association of College Unions International supports its members in the development of community through education, advocacy, and the delivery of services.  The Association of College Unions International (ACUI) oversees and organizes c
Directory: February 2007
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Badger State Games Crown Champions
Badger State Games Crown Champions The Badger Sate Games for billiards were held at Dale’s Weston Lanes, in Wausau, WI on the weekend of February 2-4. The billiard competition featured Men's, Women's, Scotch Doubles and Junior's divisions. The games are part of the National Congress of Sta
Directory: February 2007
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:03 -0400)
Immonen Faces Hohmann in Mezz World Champion Showdown
Immonen Faces Hohmann in Mezz World Champion Showdown Dragon Promotions is presenting the Mezz World Champion Showdown at Main Billiard Club in Incheon, Korea on February 14, 2007. 2001 World 9-Ball Champion "Iceman" Mika Immonen will take on reigning World 14.1 Champion Thorsten "
Directory: February 2007
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:03 -0400)
Ryser Conquers Leisure Time Billiards
Ryser Conquers Leisure Time Billiards The twentieth stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) featured a $500 added purse with fifty-one players and was hosted by owner Jim LaFavre at Leisure Time Billiards in Sterling, Illinois,
Directory: February 2007
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Predator Pro Pool School Clinic in Korea
Predator Pro Pool School Clinic in Korea Predator Products and Dragon Promotions will be hosting a one day special billiards clinic on February 14, 2007 at Main Billiard Club in Incheon , Korea. The instructors will be Thorsten Hohmann (reigning World 14.1 Champion and IPT $350,000 1st place win
Directory: February 2007
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Dynamic Billiard Duo Gets All the Skins
Dynamic Billiard Duo Gets All the Skins by Sally P. Timko The husband and wife billiards team of George "The Flamethrower" Breedlove and Jeanette Lee swept the Skins Billiards Championship February 10. Hosted by the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, this event was presented
Directory: February 2007
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Breedlove & Schmidt Advance to Texas Hold 'Em Finals
Breedlove & Schmidt Advance to Texas Hold 'Em Finals by Sally P. Timko The first semifinal event of the Texas Hold 'Em Billiards Championship, held February 10 at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, saw George Breedlove and reigning U.S. Open champion John Schmidt advance to the
Directory: February 2007
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Deuel and Archer Round out Final Four in Texas Hold 'Em
Deuel and Archer Round out Final Four in Texas Hold 'Em by Sally P. Timko In a match that went into overtime, Corey "The Prince of Pool" Deuel advanced into the Texas Hold 'Em Billiards finals, with Johnny Archer squeaking by as well. The Texas Hold 'Em and Skins Billiards events
Directory: February 2007
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Archer Aces Texas Hold 'Em Billiard Championship
Archer Aces Texas Hold 'Em Billiard Championship by Sally P. Timko Going into the finals of the Texas Hold 'Em Billiards Championship, Johnny Archer was the wild card and only held $100,000 in chips, but he didn't let that deter him. "It was just my day," Archer said philosophica
Directory: February 2007
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Korea Pro Tour Championships Stage 2 Begins
Korea Pro Tour Championships Stage 2 Begins Korea and Japan Serve Notice with Big Wins at Korea Pro Tour Championships The 2nd Annual Brunswick KPT Pro Championships main event began with some very big surprises in the opening rounds. Day 1 the day before had 9 Koreans qualify into the stage
Directory: February 2007
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Schau and LeCain Take Billiard Titles
Schau and LeCain Take Billiard Titles KBP 8-Ball and 9-Ball Tours / Palm Harbor and Tampa, FL by Rick Davis The February 10-11 weekend brought a pair of billiards events from KBP that were met with open arms from the players. The first event was 8-ball held at Strokers in Palm Harbor, FL, whe
Directory: February 2007
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World Champion Pagulayan in Kelowna
World Champion Pagulayan in Kelowna Alex Pagulayan, the Nine Ball World Champion in 2004, has announced his entry into the Stan James Canadian National Nine Ball Tour this weekend. He joins current Canadian National Champion (and Kelowna resident) Brady Gollan in what is being called the stronge
Directory: February 2007
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Back-to-Back Billiard Wins for Pagulayan
Back-to-Back Billiard Wins for PagulayanCanadian 30K Tour / Newmarket, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera Alex Pagulayan won his second Canadian 30K Tour stop in a row the weekend of February 10-11, defeating a tough, 64-person field. Players such as Chris Orme, Scott McDonald, and Rob Bra
Directory: February 2007
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:03 -0400)
Revolutionary Billiards Workshop Hits America
Revolutionary Billiards Workshop Hits AmericaWorld-famous pool instructor The Monk will be touring the U.S. teaching his revolutionary billiards workshop.  The tour has plans to visit four major U.S. cities in March and April.  As a promotion to this tour, The Monk is also offering 
Directory: February 2007
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Berrong Brings His Best to Atlanta
Berrong Brings His Best to Atlanta J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Atlanta, GA by InsidePOOL Staff A field of 51 pool players converged upon Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, GA, the weekend of February 10-11 for the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour. The love of the sport in the South wa
Directory: February 2007
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Fernandez Fights Back in Peabody
Fernandez Fights Back in Peabody New England 9-Ball Series / Peabody, MA by Marc Dionne Twenty-eight of the strongest billiard players in the area came out to play for the total purse of $1,150 in prize money at Country Cue Billiards in Peabody, MA, the weekend of February 10-11. Dave Fernand
Directory: February 2007
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Alcano and Immonen on Collision Course for Korea Finals
Alcano and Immonen on Collision Course for Korea FinalsDay 3 Brunswick Korea Pro Tour Championships Judgement Day arrived today as all players from the event were eliminated until there was only four left in each division. Immonen, Orcullo, Japan's number 1 Oi and Korea's number 1 Hahm were tak
Directory: February 2007
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Cha and Immonen Victorious in Korea
Cha and Immonen Victorious in KoreaKorea Pro Pool Tour Championships Day 4 An eager TV audience arrived quickly filling up the seats to see the first semi-finals with the two Cha sisters vying to see who would advance to the billiard  finals. 21 year old Boram Cha had taken a 3 year break
Directory: February 2007
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Second Blaze Billiard Stop Goes to Sambajon
Second Blaze Billiard Stop Goes to SambajonBlaze 9-Ball Tour / Dickson City, PA by Jose Burgos Cosmo’s Billiards in Scranton, PA, played hosted to the Blaze 9-Ball Tour the weekend of February 10-11. Topping a tough field of 52 others was Santos Sambajon Jr. of the Philippines, beating
Directory: February 2007
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Tower Defense
Defend the tower against invaders.
Directory: February 2007
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Smith Tops Field at Rudy’s Place
Smith Tops Field at Rudy’s Place by InsidePOOL Staff The twenty-first stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour featured a $500-added purse with 33 players and was hosted by Rudy’s Place in Aurora, IL. Held February 10, this event included a double-elimination 8-ball format
Directory: February 2007
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Billiard Congress to Change Management Structure, Move Offices
Billiard Congress to Change Management Structure, Move OfficesMarketing & Research to Receive Focus Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA), the industry trade association for the billiards equipment and establishment sectors, will partner with Atlanta-based M
Directory: February 2007
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No Shortage of Champions at Stan James Kelowna
No Shortage of Champions at Stan James Kelowna The field at this billiard stop of the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour is perhaps the strongest to date. Former World Champion Alex Pagulayan is here as well as current Canadian National Champion Brady Gollan and an all-star cast of Canadian cham
Directory: February 2007
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Mika Immonen and Thorsten Hohmann Face Off
Mika Immonen and Thorsten Hohmann Face Off Former World Champions Mika Immonen and Thorsten Hohmann faced off in front of an anxious Korean audience at Main Billiard Club in Incheon, Korea. They would play Bank Pool and Straight Pool.  In the first match of Bank Pool, Immonen went in as th
Directory: February 2007
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Brothers Bags Barbox Billiard Event
Brothers Bags Barbox Billiard EventPlanet Pool Tour / Hagerstown, MD by Rick Davis Josh Brothers made an impressive comeback to own the 38-player field at the Planet Pool Tour’s February 18 barbox competition. Taking place at Hagerstown Billiards in Hagerstown, MD, the open, double-el
Directory: February 2007
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Montal Edges Potier in Kelwona
Montal Edges Potier in Kelwonaby Stan James Staff Strong billiard resumes have been proven worthless on the Stan James Canadian Nine Ball Tour. Former World and US Open Champion Alex Pagulayan could manage no better than 5th place as he fell first to Edwin Montal (9-7) and then was cast aside
Directory: February 2007
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Moore Takes Great Southern 9-Ball Tour
Moore Takes Great Southern 9-Ball TourGreat Southern 9-Ball Tour / Greenville, SC by Rick Davis A full 64-player field assembled at Sporty’s in Greenville, SC, for the February 17-18 stop of the Great Southern 9-Ball Tour, where Atlanta’s Steve Moore powered his way back from the
Directory: February 2007
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Putnam and Lac Control Season Openers
Putnam and Lac Control Season OpenersTiger Pool Tour / Hagerstown, MD by Rick Davis The Tiger Pool Tour’s 2007 season got underway February 17-18 at Hagerstown Billiards in Hagerstown, MD, where a 113-player field emerged in the open division and 25 players mixed things up in the la
Directory: February 2007
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Hjorliefson Unstoppable in Oshawa
Hjorliefson Unstoppable in OshawaCanadian 30K Tour / Oshawa, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera Tee’s and Cue’s in Oshawa, ONT, welcomed 33 billiard players for the February 18 stop of the Canadian 30K Tour. Of the faithful members, which included Scott McDonald, Mario Morra, an
Directory: February 2007
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Crosby Takes Another Title
Crosby Takes Another TitleAndy Grubbs Memorial Tournament / Fort Walton Beach, FL by Rick Davis Fighting through a stacked field of 103 billiard players, Tony “The Sniper” Crosby went undefeated to claim the Andy Grubbs Memorial Tournament. Taking place at Starcade Billiards in
Directory: February 2007
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Kim Shaw Partners with All STAT Courier Services
Kim Shaw Partners with All STAT Courier Services All STAT Courier Services, Inc. and its subsidiary, All Stat Business Support Services, LLC, is pleased to announce their partnership and official sponsoring of professional pool player Kim Shaw.  All STAT is honored to be working with K
Directory: February 2007
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Morgridge Undefeated at Legends Billiards
Morgridge Undefeated at Legends BilliardsNew England 9-Ball Series / Portsmouth, NH by Rick Davis The February 17-18 stop of the New England 9-Ball Series pulled into Legends Billiards in Portsmouth, NH, where Roy Morgridge went undefeated through the 29-player field to take the top spot. On
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Park Picks off the Third Blaze Stop
Park Picks off the Third Blaze StopBlaze 9-Ball Tour / Brooklyn, NY by Rick Davis Besting the 47-player field, Shin Park came back through a tough run of one-loss side matches to claim the third tour stop of the Blaze 9-Ball Tour, hosted by Skyline Billiards in Brooklyn, NY, over the February
Directory: February 2007
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Billiard Events Mix Things Up
Billiard Events Mix Things UpTri-State Tour / North Bergen, NJ by Rick Davis The February 17-18 weekend brought the usual suspects along with a host of others for the Tri-State Tour's semi-regular straight pool event held at Gotham Billiards in North Bergen, NJ. The event featured four classe
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WPBA Billiard Season Opens in Carolina
WPBA Billiard Season Opens in Carolina The Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) kicked off their season with a bang in Rocky Mount, NC. Hosted by the Gateway Convention Center, the Carolina Classic event brought 64 of the finest female pool players to vie for first place. Visit
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Viking Cue Junior 9-Ball Tour
Viking Cue Junior 9-Ball Tour The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour, the largest and longest-running open regional tour in the U.S., with over $90,000 in added prize money each year, announced today the creation of another 9-ball tour bearing the Viking Cues brand name as the title sponsor: the Viking Cue
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Lee Leads the Pack
Lee Leads the PackWPBA Carolina Classic Fresh off her victory at the Skins Billiards Championship, seventh-ranked Jeanette Lee put in a strong performance to advance to the next round to face Megan Minerich. In her first-round match this evening, Lee met Canada's Rachael Abbink, and though Le
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7th Annual Predator World 10-Ball Championships
7th Annual Predator World 10-Ball ChampionshipsBank Shot Billiards, Jacksonville FL Starting May 23, 96 of the worlds greatest billiard players will attend the world's first World 10-Ball Championships in Jacksonville, Florida.  This is the seventh year Predator will play host sponsor to
Directory: February 2007
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Abbink Stays Alive Earns Tour Point
Abbink Stays Alive, Earns Tour PointWPBA Carolina Classic A grueling hill-hill match against Nicole Albergaria (née Mancini) led to victory and another tour point for Canada's Rachael Abbink at the WPBA Carolina Classic. Abbink now only needs one more tour point to reach active pro sta
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32 Players Remain in Carolina Classic
32 Players Remain in Carolina ClassicWPBA Carolina Classic At the end of Friday evening's matches at the Carolina Classic, there are 32 players remaining. Saturday's matches will whittle the field down to the final four. Twenty-four players are left in the one-loss side, and there are eight
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Turning Stone Classic at Halfway Mark
Turning Stone Classic at Halfway Markby Rick Davis Starting with a full 128-player field, the latest Turning Stone billiard event is at its halfway point and promises plenty of great matches to come as everyone seeks their share of the $25,000-added prize fund. Many top names and crowd f
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16 Remain in Carolina Women's Billiard Classic
16 Remain in Carolina Women's Billiard Classic The WPBA's Carolina Women's Billiard Classic, held this week in Rocky Mount, NC, has whittled its field down to the final 16 players. The format now switches to single elimination, with two rounds to be played through tonight to get to the final fou
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Final Four Set for Carolina Classic
Final Four Set for Carolina ClassicCarolina Women's Billiard Classic The final four ladies are set to return for Sunday's matches at the Carolina Women's Billiard Classic, being held at the Gateway Convention Center in Rocky Mount, NC. With the last sixteen players, most of the matches were
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Ga Young Kim
Ga Young Kim Ga Young Kim was born in Seoul, Korea.  She developed a strong passion for pool and ventured to the US to play pool professionally. In her first year, she made a huge splash on the Women's Professional Billiards Tour. In 2003, she finished in the top 10 in the world rankings,
Directory: February 2007
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Xiaoting Pan

Xiaoting Pan is a great player.

 

 

 

 

 

Xiaoting Pan

Directory: February 2007
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Turning Stone Reaches Top Eight
Turning Stone Reaches Top EightTurning Stone Classic by Rick Davis As Sunday afternoon arrives, the top eight remaining players will descend upon the Turning Stone Classic, all hungry for the championship title. Getting from the opening rounds to the final day has been a long road, and many
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Ga-Young Kim Advances to Finals
Ga-Young Kim Advances to FinalsCarolina Women's Billiard Classic Ga-Young Kim triumphed over Allison Fisher in less than an hour to advance to the finals of the WPBA's Carolina Women's Billiard Classic. This event is being held in Rocky Mount, NC, at the Gateway Convention Center. Visit the
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Xiaoting Pan Goes on to Finals
Xiaoting  Pan Goes on to FinalsCarolina Women's Billiard Classic Xiaoting Pan will meet Ga-Young Kim in the finals of the Carolina Women's Billiard Classic, having defeated Vivian "The Texas Tornado" Villareal in the second semifinal match of the event. Villareal drew fir
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Kim Wins Carolina Women's Billiard Classic
Kim Wins Carolina Women's Billiard ClassicWPBA Carolina Women's Billiard Classic It was a fight between China and Korea when Xiaoting Pan and Ga-Young Kim met in the finals of the Carolina Women's Billiard Classic. It was a long, tough match that went the full thirteen racks, but ultimately K
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Ireland Rules in New Jersey
Ireland Rules in New Jersey Tri-State Tour by Rick Davis The latest offering from the Tri-State Tour took place February 24 at Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ, where a 25-player field was bested by Jim Ireland, who remained undefeated through the event. Ireland quickly reached the h
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Archer Defends Title at Turning Stone
Archer Defends Title at Turning StoneTurning Stone Classic VIII by Rick Davis Starting the day on the one-loss side, Johnny Archer made his way through the gauntlet of matches to defend his title at the Turning Stone Classic, walking away with $8,000, the lion's share of the $42,000 total
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Cardenas Earns Senior Title
Cardenas Earns Senior Title Freindswoods Senior 9-Ball Tournament Breakers Billiards Breakers Billiards on NASA Parkway in Webster, Texas was the site of the second annual Friendswood Senior 9-Ball Tournament.  Event promoter and director, Bill Tippit, filled the invitational event wi
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Helfrich Takes Win at Lassiters Billiards
Helfrich Takes Win at Lassiters Billiards The twenty-third stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour, produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS, featured a $500 added purse at Lassiters Billiards in Clinton, Iowa, on Saturday, February 24, and – despite horrid weather
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U.S. Bar Table Championships Underway
U.S. Bar Table Championships UnderwayU.S. Bar Table Championships / Reno, NV by Rick Davis The Sands Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV, is host to the U.S. Bar Table Championships, which got underway Wednesday, February 28. The action started with 9-ball and will run through the weekend, when 8-ba
Directory: March 2007
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Hillard Undefeated in Southeast
Hillard Undefeated in SoutheastJ. Pechauer Southest Open 9-Ball Tour / Dothan, AL by Rick Davis The J. Pechauer Custom Cues Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour pulled into Pockets Billiards in Dothan, AL, for their February 24-25 tour stop, their eighteenth of the season. The double-elimination 9-bal
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Schau Takes Second Straight Win
Schau Takes Second Straight Win; Lantz UndefeatedKBP 9-Ball Tour / Holiday, FL by Rick Davis The February 24-25 weekend brought a full crowd to Hammerhead Billiards in Holiday, FL, for the latest offering of the KBP Billiard Tours. In the open division Rich Schau repeat his performance from
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U.S. Bar Table 9-Ball Championships Near Completed
U.S. Bar Table 9-Ball Championships Near Completedby Rick Davis Day 2 of the U.S. Bar Table Championships zipped along at an impressive speed as the players passed the event’s halfway point. On the winners’ side the cream clearly rose to the top as all the brackets contained well-
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Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for February
Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for February Inside Pool Magazine hosts the Inside Pool and Billiards Forums at InsidePOOLmag.com.  Online billiard supplier PoolDawg.com sponsors the forum and a monthly giveaway for forum users.  Users are eligible for prizes simply by posti
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Viking Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for February
Viking Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for February Congratulations to Gary Katz from Long Grove, IL for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Billiard Caption Contest for the month of February. The winning caption was, "Although Corey's bod
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The World 8-Ball Pool Championship
The World 8-Ball Pool Championship The third annual World 8-Ball Championship is now underway in Fujairah, UAE. The gala opening ceremonies for th ebilliard tournament were held Thursday night and all but two matches of the opening round were completed on Friday. The opening ceremonies were high
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Sang Chun Lee Elected to BCA Hall of Fame
Sang Chun Lee Elected to BCA Hall of Fame “Walking Highlight Reel” and 12-Time U.S. Billiards Champion Sole Nominee COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 2, 2007 — Sang Chun Lee, the South Korean expatriate who won 12 consecutive U.S. Billiard Association National Championship
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BCA Pool Leagues
BCA Pool Leagues Schedule   Upcoming Events
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ACS Gains National Governing Body Status for Carom, Pool and Snooker
ACS Gains National Governing Body Status for Carom, Pool and Snooker With the ultimate goal of gaining cue sport affiliation to the USOC – US Olympic Committee, the American CueSports Alliance (ACS) is very pleased to announce a very significant restructuring within the United States for a
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Kiamco Takes U.S. Bar Table 9-Ball Championships
Kiamco Takes U.S. Bar Table 9-Ball Championships by Rick Davis With the final day of the U.S. Bar Table 9-Ball Championships in swing, Warren Kiamco came through to win the event undefeated. Kiamco was one of the top four on the winners’ side as the day began, and after defeating Dave Ma
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Oneida Wins Predator Challenge Match
Oneida Wins Predator Challenge Match Charlie Williams, Thorsten Hohmann, and Mike Davis put on a great show for the fans at End Rail Billiards in Oneida,NY. First the three pros and three special VIP fans were treated to a fantastic home cooked italian meal at End Rail Billiards owner Justin Ac
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World 8-Ball Pool Championships
World 8-Ball Pool ChampionshipsFujairah, UAE Day Two German hopes for another world title suffered a major setback today as three of their biggest stars all tasted defeat. Thomas Engert lost to Elvis Calasang of the Phillipines 8-3, Oliver Ortmann fell 8-7 to Farhad Shaverdi of Iran and Tho
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Osopovitch Undefeated in Parsippany
Osopovitch Undefeated in ParsippanyTri-State Tour / Parsippany, NJ by Rick Davis The Tri-State Tour hit Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ, where George Osopovitch bested the 28-player field on March 3 to claim the tour’s handicapped C/D 9-ball event. Keeping his momentum throughout the
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World 8-Ball Pool Championships Day Three
World 8-Ball Pool Championships Day ThreeFujairah, UAE The field at the World 8-Ball Pool Championships in Fuijairah has now been reduced to thirty-two billiard players. On this elimination day perhaps the most surprising exit from the tournament is that of Oliver Ortmann. Ortmann (pictured)
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U.S. Bar Table 8-Ball Nears Completion
U.S. Bar Table 8-Ball Nears Completionby Rick Davis Starting on the heels of the 9-ball division, the U.S. Bar Table 8-Ball Championships began March 2 at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Reno, NV. After a disappointing turnout in the 9-ball field, the 8-ball field brought in a jam-packed crowd of
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Kiamco Sweeps the U.S. Bar Table Championships
Kiamco Sweeps the U.S. Bar Table Championshipsby Rick Davis With the top 12 assembled at the U.S. Bar Table 8-Ball Championships, Warren Kiamco of the Philippines had his engine roaring on the winners’ side with his sights set on adding the 8-ball division to his 9-ball title taken a coup
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Lea Lands His First Win
Lea Lands His First WinViking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Duluth, GA by Rick Davis Taking place March 4, the Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour swept into The Pool Room in Duluth, GA, where a 24-player field met for an exciting day of double-elimination action. Hometown hero Bob Lea triumphed in th
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Cha Sisters Control Pool Room
Cha Sisters Control Pool RoomViking Cue Ladies’ 9-Ball Tour / Duluth, GA by Rick Davis The inaugural event of the Viking Cue Ladies’ 9-Ball Tour took place March 4 at The Pool Room in Duluth, GA, where a strong contingent of billiards players came out to attack the exciting new se
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Fergason Finds His Way Through the Finals
Fergason Finds His Way Through the FinalsMcDermott All-American Tour / Sedalia, MO by InsidePOOL Staff Bob Fergason of Lexington, MO, fought his way undefeated through the finals of the March 3-4 billiard stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour. Hosted by Sharky’s Billiards an
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World 8-Ball Pool Championships Day Five
World 8-Ball Pool Championships Day FiveFujairah, UAE There is more to a World Championship in Fujairah than just playing matches. On Monday all players were given the day off and treated to a very unique experience. They were taken out to the Arabian desert and driven in Land Rover’s
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Unstoppable Davis Hits York
Unstoppable Davis Hits YorkBlaze 9-Ball Tour / York, PA by Jose Burgos Mike Davis turned away all challengers at the March 3-4 stop of the Blaze 9-Ball Tour to put another notch on his illustrious belt. Hosted by Ivory Billiards in York, PA, this event drew 35 of the area’s top players,
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Parent Company of Aramith Acquires the C.L. Bailey Co.
Parent Company of Aramith Acquires the C.L. Bailey Co. The Armand Capital Group, a Chicago private equity firm and parent company of Belgium-based Saluc SA, maker of the famous Aramith billiard balls (www.aramith.com), has acquired the C.L. Bailey Co., a Marionville, MO, manufacturer and distrib
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BEF Academic Scholarship Program
BEF Academic Scholarship Program The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is in the final month of accepting applications for the current  year of scholarship awards. To be considered, completed paperwork must be submitted to the Billiard Education Foundation office, postmark no later than A
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Hopkins Named Director of Program Development
Hopkins Named Director of Program Development Billiard Education Foundation Executive Director Laura Smith has announced the hire of long time industry leader Dawn Hopkins as Director of Program Development to assist the BEF in its goal of growing billiard’s grass roots through increased y
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Fuller Returns to Jacoby Tour With a Win
Fuller Returns to Jacoby Tour With a WinJacoby Custom Cues Carolina Tour / Hillsborough, NC by InsidePOOL Staff Michael Fuller made a triumphant return to the Jacoby Custom Cues Carolina Tour by taking first place at M & M Billiards in Hillsborough, NC, March 3. This came as no su
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Perfect Day for Peay
Perfect Day for PeayRack & Cue Billiards / Campbellsville, KY by Tom Fryer Billy Peay wound up the happiest of a strong field of 27 players welcomed to David Whitlock’s Rack & Cue Billiards in Campbellsville, KY, March 3. The attraction was David’s $1,000 guaranteed priz
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Undefeated Morra Takes Waterloo Stop
Undefeated Morra Takes Waterloo StopCanadian 30K Tour / Waterloo, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera Fresh off a fine performance the weekend before at the Turning Stone Classic, John Morra snapped off the March 3-4 stop of the Canadian 30K Tour. Hosted by Pool Paradise in Waterloo, ONT, th
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Alcano and Orcollo in World 8-Ball Pool Championships Finals
Alcano and Orcollo in World 8-Ball Pool Championships FinalsFujairah, UAE When we began play last week the field in Fujairah consisted of sixty-four hopefuls. As of today that number had been reduced to just eight and six of them would be sent home today. The first task was the quarter-finals f
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Sun Shines in Maple Shade
Sun Shines in Maple Shade JAB Junior 9-Ball Tour / Maple Shade, NJ by Jose Burgos The inaugural stop of the JAB Junior 9-Ball Tour was hosted by The Green Room Billiards in Maple Shade, NJ. Held March 4, the event saw Kevin Sun shine in the 14 and under division to take first place. 
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Schwager Double-Dips Kang for Victory
Schwager Double-Dips Kang for Victory JAB Junior 9-Ball Tour / Maple Shade, NJ by Jose Burgos Kicking off the new JAB Junior 9-Ball Tour with a bang, Derek Schwager double-dipped Lee Kang in the finals to win the tour’s first title. This 19-and-under division event, held March 4, was
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Hall and Vidal Clean Up
Hall and Vidal Clean Up Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Morgantown, WV, and Youngstown, OH by Rick Davis The March 3-4 weekend brought a pair of billiards events from the Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour, held at Strokerz Billiard Pub in Morgantown, WV, and The Q-Club in Youngstown, OH. Delb
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Krah Makes a Comeback
Krah Makes a Comeback Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Bergen, NJ by Jose Burgos Gotham Billiards in Bergen, NJ, played host to the March 3-4 stop of the Blaze 9-Ball Tour. Out of a field of 45 top Northeastern players, Matt Krah won the tour’s fifth stop with a hill-hill victory over
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Alcano Wins the World 8-Ball Pool Championships
Alcano Wins the World 8-Ball Pool Championships Fujairah, UAE Two Filipino’s, sharing the same hotel room in Fujairah, began the evening sharing the stage and in quest of a single trophy. Current World 9-Ball Champion Ronnie Alcano and his roommate Dennis Orcollo are th
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Yu Ram Cha Signs with Dragon Promotions
Yu Ram Cha Signs with Dragon Promotions   Dragon Promotions is pleased to announce its newest member of the DP Family, 19 year old Yu Ram Cha. Yu Ram(prounounced You Dom) is the current #1 Ranked player on the Korea Pro Womens Tour. She has won 3 stops this year and was also r
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Raxx Pool Room Bar and Grill
Raxx Pool Room Bar and Grill Raxx Pool Room Bar & Grill, located in West Hempstead, NY, is the largest and one of the most popular billiard parlor on Long Island.  At 12,000 square feet, Raxx has 29 regulation size AMC pool tables all covered with Simonis 860 cloth, a full 40 foot long
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Corr in Command
Corr in Command Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / West Hempstead, NY By Rick Davis The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour traveled to Raxx Pool Room in West Hempstead, NY, where WPBA pro Karen Corr graced everyone with her presence as she swept the field to take the event undefeated. Fighting through
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Lloyd Captures the First Hunter Classics Tour Stop
Lloyd Captures the First Hunter Classics Tour Stop Hunter Classics Tour / Lake Jackson, TX by InsidePOOL Staff Both the weather and shooting were beautiful the weekend of March 3-4 in Lake Jackson, TX, where the Hunter Classics Tour made their first stop of the billiards season.
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OB1 Cue Shaft to Sponsor Viking Tour
OB1 Cue Shaft to Sponsor Viking Tour Plano, Texas, March 12, 2007 – OB Cues and the OB1 Cue Shaft are pleased to announce their involvement and participation as a sponsor of the 2007 Viking Tour.  As one of the leading North American billiard tours, the OB1 Cue Shaft fits ri
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Slivka and Rhee Undefeated in Rockville
Slivka and Rhee Undefeated in Rockville Tiger Tour / Rockville, MD By Rick Davis Tearing up the competition on the Tiger Tour, Jerry Slivka bested the open division while Sueyen Rhee did the same on the ladies’ side. Taking place at Orange Ball Billiards in Rockville, MD,
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Baraks Bags the Viking Tour
Baraks Bags the Viking Tour Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour / Galesburg, IL By Rick Davis The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour swung into Billiards On Main in Galesburg, IL, where a 46-player field fought it out over the March 10-11 weekend. After a great event, Midest billiard Jamie Baraks c
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Stone Makes a Comeback
Stone Makes a Comeback Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Galesburg, IL by Rick Davis March 11 brought the best amateurs in the area to Billiards On Main in Galesburg, IL, for the latest offering from the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour. With a 25-player field, the event boasted a strong f
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Behnke Brothers Clean Up
Behnke Brothers Clean Up Viking Cue Junior 9-Ball Tour / Galesburg, IL By Rick Davis Capping off a full weekend of billiard events, the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour held two divisions of juniors’ competition March 11 at Billiards On Main in Galesburg, IL. Brothers Adam and Chad
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Wilson and Gay Undefeated
Wilson and Gay Undefeated Viking Cue Open and Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Raleigh, NC by Rick Davis Bringing top billiard tour action to the Southeast, the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour hit Browns Billiards of Raleigh in Raleigh, NC, over the March 10-11 weekend. Storming through the open di
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Buddy Hall Newest Rep for J. Pechauer
Buddy Hall Newest Rep for J. Pechauer J. Pechauer Custom Cues is pleased to announce the addition of Buddy “The Rifleman” Hall as a player representative. He has won over 70 U.S. titles, including the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship and Challenge of Champions. He earned Playe
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McDougall Captures Newmarket Win
McDougall Captures Newmarket Win Canadian 30K Tour / Newmarket, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera Brian McDougall triumphed over a high-caliber field to take first place on the Canadian 30K Tour’s March 10-11 billiard stop. Hosted by Dunlop Billiards in Newmarket, ONT,
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WPBA Announces New Point Structure for 2007
WPBA Announces New Point Structure for 2007 The Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) has announced a new ranking points structure, providing a more accurate reflection of the performance by the world’s best players within the relevant tour season. “T
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Super Billiards Expo Begins
Super Billiards Expo Begins by InsidePOOL Staff The 2007 Super Billiards Expo, an Allen Hopkins production, began Thursday, March 15, at the Valley Forge Convention Center. This annual event always brings out competitors from all over the country to play in the myriad amateur, profe
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Defending Champ Hatch Felled in Valley Forge
Defending Champ Hatch Felled in Valley Forge Eight left undefeated in Gabriels Pro Players Championship by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff As the spectacle of the bustling Super Billiards Expo swirls around and a plethora of tournament options are open to their amateur spec
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Wiseman Takes the Helm in Valley Forge Voyage
Wiseman Takes the Helm in Valley Forge Voyage Three remain to oppose unbeaten Detroit stalwart by Paul Berg, Inside POOL Staff With immaculate position play, wily tactic, and just a bit of St. Patrick’s Day luck, Ronnie Wiseman has marched through the UPA’s specially
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Super Billiards Expo Amateur Events Wrap Up
Super Billiards Expo Amateur Events Wrap Up by InsidePOOL Staff The Super Billiards Expo wrapped up today and the last of the amateur events, the second-chance scramble, and the pro-am bar box finishing off the remaining action. The 15th Annual Super Billiards Expo, an Allen Hopkins
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Deuel Claims Long-Awaited Hometown Title
Deuel Claims Long-Awaited Hometown Title “The Prince of Pool” downs Wiseman to take Pro Players Championship by Paul Berg, Inside POOL Staff Having come up in nearby Philadelphia poolrooms, Corey Deuel has been attending Allen Hopkins’ Super Billiards Expo in
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Bowman Snaps Off Billiards on Main
Bowman Snaps Off Billiards on Main The twenty-fourth stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour, produced by the American CueSports Alliance (ACS), was hosted by owner Mark Hammerl at Billiards on Main, in Galesburg, Illinois, on March 3, and featured a $500 added purse wi
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Bowman Carries Cuemasters Billiards
Bowman Carries Cuemasters Billiards The twenty-sixth stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour, produced by the American CueSports Alliance (ACS) was hosted by owner Bill Kramer at Cuemasters Billiards, in Dubuque, Iowa, on March 17, and featured a $1,000 added purse with twent
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Undefeated Victory for Jenkins
Undefeated Victory for Jenkins Canadian 30K Tour / Newmarket, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera The weekend of March 17-18 saw 45 players demonstrate their prowess on the Canadian 30K Tour’s stop. Hosted by Bigwigs in Newmarket, ONT, the ultimate winner was Chris Jenkin
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Lavoie Lands Another Title
Lavoie Lands Another Title KBP Lucasi Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Palm Harbor, FL by Rick Davis Strokers Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL, was host to the March 17 KBP 9-Ball Tour stop, which drew in a powerful 32-player field. Dominating the field was Dan Lavoie, who bagged his five matc
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Townsend and Tush Snap off The Hole Thang
Townsend and Tush Snap off The Hole Thang Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Macon, GA by InsidePOOL Staff   The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour made its way to The Hole Thang in Macon, GA, the weekend of March 17-18 for a $1,000-added open event and a $500-added amateur event. The e
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Round Robin Win for Kiamco
Round Robin Win for Kiamco Blaze 10-Ball Tour / Edison, NJ by Jose Burgos A small but strong field showed up for the Blaze 10-Ball Tour’s March 11 stop. Hosted by Edison Billiards in Edison, NJ, the stop drew players such as Antonio Gabica, Matt Krah, and ultimate stop win
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Trevino Takes First AWBT Win
Trevino Takes First AWBT Win Arizona Women’s Billiard Tour / Phoenix, AZ by InsidePOOL Staff Thirty-three women billiards players came to Metro Sportz Bar to play in the Arizona Women’s Billiard Tour’s third stop, presented by J. Pechauer Custom Cues. This Marc
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Schjodt Scores EnjoyPool.com Qualifier
Schjodt Scores EnjoyPool.com Qualifier Ladies Spirit Tour / Lakeland, FL by InsidePOOL Staff The Ladies Spirit Tour celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a marathon tournament event at Wally’s Billiards & Sportsroom in Lakeland, FL, where 34 women billiard players ba
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
WPBA Great Lakes Classic Going Strong
WPBA Great Lakes Classic Going Strong by InsidePOOL Staff The Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s latest event has kicked off in fine style, garnering a full 64-player field in Michigan City, IN. The Great Lakes Classic is being hosted by Blue Chip Hotel and Ca
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Williams Defends Bigwigs Billiards Title
Williams Defends Bigwigs Billiards Title Tiger Canadian Women’s Pool Tour / Newmarket, ONT by Carolina Fernandez The weekend of March 17-18 was a busy one at Bigwigs in Newmarket, ONT, with the billiard room hosting 32 players on the Tiger Canadian Women’s Pool Tour.
Directory: March 2007
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
UPA at Normandie Casino in LA
UPA at Normandie Casino in LA Wanna play with international billiards superstar Efren Reyes? No, we don't mean against him. We want you to have a chance. How about playing in a celebrity doubles billiard tournament with Efren Reyes against other world famous 9-Ball players and hel
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Familiar Two Reach Final Four in Michigan City
Familiar Two Reach Final Four in Michigan City 2007 Great Lakes Classic by InsidePOOL Staff The final 16 billiard players battled it out fiercely in the WPBA’s Great Lakes Classic single-elimination format to come down to the remaining 4 players to participate in Sunday&rs
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Klatt in Command
Klatt in Command Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Rochester, NY By Rick Davis The March 24-25 stop of the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour visited Classic Billiards in Rochester, NY, where Jason Klatt led a pack of Canadian invaders that bested the 45-player field, all of whom had their eyes on the $2
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Xiaoting Pan Wins Great Lakes Classic
Xiaoting Pan Wins Great Lakes Classic by InsidePOOL Staff Runner-up at the Carolina Classic, Xiaoting Pan has made her mark on women’s professional billiards with her first win on the WPBA Tour, scoring a victory over tour veteran Helena Thornfeldt to reach the winner’s
Directory: March 2007
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Clock and Snow Undefeated
Clock and Snow Undefeated Viking Cues 9-Ball Tour / Logansport, IN By Rick Davis The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour offered a big weekend in Logansport, IN, where Coonie’s Rack and Cue drew in a total of 58 billiard players between the open and amateur events. After the March 24-2
Directory: March 2007
(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Olhausen Turns the Page on Another Chapter
Olhausen Turns the Page on Another Chapter March 23, 2007 – Portland, TN:  Olhausen Billiards has turned the page on another chapter of Olhausen history as Gregg Hovey has stepped down as President of  Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. to pursue other business
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ACS Nationals to Host ESPN Televised World Summit of Pool
ACS Nationals to Host ESPN Televised World Summit of Pool The American CueSports Alliance (ACS) is excited to announce its hosting of the $25,000-added “World Summit of Pool” during the ACS Nationals at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Many of
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Another Win for White
Another Win for White Canadian 30K Tour / Oshawa, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera A good group of 31 billiard players ventured out in the rain to partake in the March 24-25 stop of the Canadian 30K Tour, held at Tee’s and Cue’s in Oshawa, ONT. In the end, long t
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(Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:34:45 -0400)
Savvy Song Surprises Archer
Savvy Song Surprises Archer J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Atlanta, GA by InsidePOOL Staff The J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour’s finale event for the year took place March 24-25 at Mr. Cues Billiards in Atlanta, GA. Boasting a $3,000-added purse, this stop
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(Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:13:27 -0400)
Zuglan Reaches the Top of Joss Tour

 

Zuglan Reaches the Top of Joss Tour

 

Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Albany, NY

by Rick Davis

After a season of top finishes that stopped just shy of first place, the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour was proud to see tournament director Mike Zuglan ca

Directory: April 2007
(Published: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:09:34 -0400)
Tatum Returns to Clear Capone’s

Tatum Returns to Clear Capone’s

 

KBP Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Spring Hill, FL

by Rick Davis

The second of two offerings from KBP over the March 31-April 1 weekend played out at Capone’s in Spring Hill, FL, where John Tatum came back from a late los

Directory: April 2007
(Published: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:10:47 -0400)
First Billiards Tour Win for Jenkins

First Billiards Tour Win for Jenkins

 

Canadian 30K Tour / Waterloo, ONT

by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera

Chris JenkinsAlameda Overcomes the Odds

Alameda Overcomes the Odds

 

McDermott All-American Tour / Tucson, AZ

by InsidePOOL Staff

Main Street WinnersNYC Defends Against Team Korea in Predator Challenge Match

NYC Defends Against Team Korea in Predator Challenge Match

 

Korean NYC Predator Challenge

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(Published: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:14:50 -0400)
Minnesota State University Mankato to host BEF Junior Nationals and ACUI Collegiate Championships

Minnesota State University Mankato to host BEF Junior Nationals and 2007 Challenge the Stars

2007 Challenge the Stars

 

Play the Pros, Step Up to the Challenge Scheduled for May 15 in Las Vegas

Challenge the StarsPool Cues, Billiard Sticks, Pool Sticks

Pool Cues, Billiard Cue, Pool Sticks

Ask any great player and they'll tell you that the most import piece of equipment that a pool player can own would is a pool cue. The modern two-piece pool cue has been around for over a century. The pool cue actually started as a "mace", whic
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(Published: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:39:53 -0400)
Pool Cue Cases, Billiard Stick Case

Pool Cue Cases, Billiard Stick Case

Protect your investment pool cue . The easiest and least expensive way to protect your pool cue investment is to purchase a good cue case. We have tons of pool cue cases listed below. When looking for a good pool cue case, look for sturdy construction, l
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Gameroom Accessories, Game Room Accessories

Gameroom Accessories, Game Room Accessories

Looking for the items to fill out your gameroom? Accessorize your game room with the best products or go for the supper chessy look. Either way, it's your place to entertain and relax. Some ideas for gameroom accessories are bars, dart boards, ju
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(Published: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:49:02 -0400)
Pool Cue Tips, Leather Pool Stick Tips

Pool Cue Tips, Leather Pool Stick Tips

How important is a pool cue tip? It's the only part of the pool stick that touches the cue ball. Yuo can spend thousands of dollars on a pool cue, but without a leather tip, it's worthless. Choosing a good pool cue tip is critical. Good tips to choose
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(Published: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:53:02 -0400)
Pool Ball Racks, Pool Cue Racks, Wall Cue Racks, Floor Cue Racks

Pool Ball Racks, Pool Cue Racks, Wall Cue Racks, Floor Cue Racks

There's two different types of racks on pool and billiards. There's pool ball racks and pool cue racks. Good billiard ball racks are the Sardo Tight Rack and the RST2 Chameleon Rack. As far as pool cue racks, there's no real
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(Published: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:55:50 -0400)
Pool DVDs, Billiard Videos

Pool DVDs, Billiard Videos

Reading a book not your style? If you play pool, chamces are that you're a strongly visual person. In the past, many great pool and billiard lessons were taught by the student watching the master. Then the student would mimic the master until the knowledge becane
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(Published: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:58:32 -0400)
Pool Books, Billiard Books

Pool Books, Billiard Books

Why reinvent the wheel? You want to play pool well. Why spend thousands of hours trying to learn what to do when you can buy a good billiard instruction book and learn it in minutes. Pool books can teach you how to play pool, plain and simple. Some great authors
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(Published: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:01:53 -0400)
Pool Table Cloth, Billiard Table Felt

Pool Table Cloth, Billiard Table Felt

Pool table cloth, or pool table felt, has been around for centuries. The basics of having a cloth surface o­n a pool table started because the table looked more appealing, the balls rolled true, the wear and tear o­n the table itself was reduce
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(Published: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:04:12 -0400)
Pool Table Lights, Billiard Table Light

Pool Table Lights, Billiard Table Light

For every pool table, there must be a good pool table light. If not, the pool table experience will be greatly lessened. With a good pool table light, you will be able to see every inch of your pool table. Things to make sure that you know about your
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(Published: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:07:07 -0400)
Pool Balls, Billiard Ball Sets

Pool Balls, Billiard Ball Sets

When it comes right down to it, pool balls are what you play the game of pool with. Without a good set of balls, the game can change shot to shot because the balls doen't act consistently. Good pool and billiard balls have a little weight to them. Most balls
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(Published: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:11:04 -0400)
Pool Tables, Billiard Table

Pool Tables, Billiard Table

It’s a dream that a lot of people have had. Of course, it’s a daydream, but nonetheless, it’s a good daydream. Whether you live in a college dorm, have a loft of your own, or finally have saved enough to buy a home, you have always wanted that
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(Published: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:42:23 -0400)
Dragon Promotions Women's World Pool Cup

Dragon Promotions Women's World Pool Cup

Seoul, Korea - Eight of the most talented and hottest strokes in the world will go to battle in the first ever Dragon Promotions Womens World Pool Cup. The line up is fierce with international stars such as World Games Gold Medalist Jasmin Ouscha

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(Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:17:11 -0400)
Simonis Predator Europe vs Philippines Challenge Match

Simonis Predator Europe vs Philippines Challenge Match

 

Dragon Promotions produced a special challenge match between Europe and Philippines hosted by Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, California. Europe was represented by the sharp looking Mika Immonen (FIN) and Thorsten

Directory: April 2007
(Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:19:35 -0400)
McCloskey Double-Dips Dobosenski

McCloskey Double-Dips Dobosenski

McDermott All-American Tour / Middleton, WI

by InsidePOOL Staff

Tom McCloskey survived the one-loss side to emerge in the final match and double-dip Ron Dobosenski for the McDermott All-American Tour title. Held April 14 at The Blue Chalk

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(Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:22:29 -0400)
PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters 2007

PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters 2007

Ralf Souquet will begin the defence of his PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters title against Mosconi Cup team-mate David Alcaide.

Souquet, who has won the Masters a record five times, faces a tough first round encounter against Spaniard Alcai

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(Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:25:29 -0400)
Moses and Mitchell Beat Hammer Heads Billiards

Moses and Mitchell Beat Hammer Heads Billiards

KBP 9-Ball Tour / Holiday, FL

by Rick Davis

The KBP 9-Ball Tour hit Hammer Heads Billiards in Holiday, FL, over the April 14-15 weekend. Billy Moses claimed the open event and Stephanie Mitchell took the ladies’ event,

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(Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:28:40 -0400)
Action Abounds on the Viking Cue 9 Ball Tour

Action Abounds on the Viking Cue 9 Ball Tour

Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Marietta, GA

by Rick Davis

The April 14-15 weekend brought a frenzy of action to The Pool Room in Marietta, GA, where the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour drew in a total of 88 players between their open, amateu

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(Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:30:18 -0400)
Dedicated Billiard Victory for Hjorliefson

Dedicated Billiard Victory for Hjorliefson

Canadian 30K Tour / Newmarket, ONT

by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera

Frequent winner Erik Hjorliefson went undefeated at the April 14-15 stop of the Canadian 30K Tour. Hosted by Bigwig Billiards in Newmarket, ONT, this event attr

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(Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:34:46 -0400)
Deuel Undefeated in Seminole Florida Pro Tour Opener

Deuel Undefeated in Seminole Florida Pro Tour Opener

Seminole Florida Pro Tour / Melbourne, FL

by Rick Davis

The 2007 season of the Seminole Florida Pro Tour got off to a rolling start over the April 14-15 weekend when Corey “The Prince of Pool” Deuel went un

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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Davis Makes Late Comeback
Davis Makes Late Comeback KBP Lucasi Ladies’ 9-Ball Tour by Rick Davis The KBP Lucasi Ladies’ 9-Ball Tour was back in action over the March 31-April 1 weekend at Capone’s in Spring Hill, FL, where Leslie Davis regained control after a late loss to claim the bill
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Hatch Regains Control in New York
Hatch Regains Control in New York Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Binghamton, NY by Rick Davis Swinging into Ball Busters Billiards in Binghamton, NY, the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour offered up its latest action over the March 31-April 1 weekend. Staying strong on the winners’
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Sambajon Back in the Winners’ Circle
Sambajon Back in the Winners’ Circle Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Levittown, NY by Rick Davis {mosimage}Santos Sambajon Jr. returned to the winners’ circle on the Blaze 9-Ball Tour to rack up his third first-place finish out of the twelve events held this season. Taking place
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Bowman Pockets Leisure Time Billiards
Bowman Pockets Leisure Time Billiards McDermott All-American Tour / East Moline, IL by InsidePOOL Staff Jesse Bowman again proved his dominance of the McDermott All-American Tour on their May 5 stop. Hosted by Leisure Time Billiards in East Moline, IL, the event saw Bowman run un
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Young Gun Morra Wins Again
Young Gun Morra Wins Again Canadian 30K Tour / Scarborough, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera A week after winning the big Stan James billiard event in Toronto, John Morra was triumphant once again, winning the May 5-6 stop of the Canadian 30K Tour. This stop was hosted by Sh
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Standard Rules of Pool and Pocket Billiards
Standard Rules of Pool and Pocket Billiards 1.1       TABLES, BALLS, EQUIPMENT All games described in these rules are designed for tables, balls and equipment meeting the standards prescribed in the BCA Equipment Specifications. 1.2  &n
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Antique Billiard Museum Host ACS McDermott Tour
Antique Billiard Museum Host ACS McDermott Tour The thirty-eighth stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour, produced by the American CueSports Alliance (ACS), was hosted at Antique Billiard Museum, in Colorado Springs, CO, over the weekend of May 5-6.  The 7th Annual Jack
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Clatterbuck Undefeated on Tiger Tour
Clatterbuck Undefeated on Tiger Tour Tiger Tour / Sterling, VA by Rick Davis Taking place at First Break Café in Sterling, VA, the Tiger Pool Tour brought a 58-player field to fight during the May 5-6 action. Coming through unscathed was tour regular Matt Clatterbuck, who
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Hatch Gives a Billiards Exposition
Hatch Gives a Billiards Exposition Seminole Florida Pro Tour / Miami, FL by Rick Davis The Seminole Florida Pro Tour sizzled May 5-6 when it pulled in for its latest tour stop at New Wave Billiards in Miami, FL, for the season’s third event. Chopping his way through the fie
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Top Billiard Players All Undefeated
Top Billiard Players All Undefeated Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Knoxville, TN by Rick Davis The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour took a Southern swing and smashed into Breakers Billiards in Knoxville, TN, for their latest series of events May 5-6. Four divisions were held that included an ope
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Scottish Lion Invades Queens
Scottish Lion Invades Queens Tri-State Tour / Queens, NY by Rick Davis {sidebar id=1}The May 5-6 Tri-State Tour stop pulled into Masters Billiards in Queens, NY, where 28 players clashed in the B/D handicapped 9-ball event. Coming back from a mid-event loss was Stewart “The Sco
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Korea Dominates Europe in 3-Cushion Billiards
Korea Dominates Europe in 3-Cushion Billiards Korean TV network XTM aired the first ever XTM Billiards Cup with Team Korea taking on Team Europe in 3-Cushion. The teams were evenly matched with the Korea Team all professional pocket billiard players with carom backrounds while Eu
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
2nd Annual Simonis US Amateur Open
2nd Annual Simonis US Amateur Open Amateur billiard players from around the globe will attend the 2nd Annual US Amateur Open in Jacksonville, Florida at Bankshot Billiards at the same time as the Predator World 10-Ball Championships. Dates of the amateur events will begin on May 23 wit
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
3-Cushion Billiards Premieres on ESPN
3-Cushion Billiards Premieres on ESPN HighRock Productions, in association with Dragon Promotions, is proud to officially announce the ESPN debut of 3-cushion billiards this summer - starring none other than the internationally acclaimed World Champion, Semih Sayginer, also known as “The T
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Killer Billiards Victory for Kilburn
Killer Billiards Victory for Kilburn McDermott All-American Tour / Chattanooga, TN by InsidePOOL Staff The McDermott All-American Tour’s April 28 stop was hosted by the Chattanooga Billiard Club in Chattanooga, TN. Featuring a $500-added men’s event with 13 players, J
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Easy Tiger CWPT Win for Williams
Easy Tiger CWPT Win for Williams Tiger Canadian Women’s Pool Tour / Barrie, ONT by Carolina Fernandez and Corrine Johnson The Tiger Canadian Women’s Pool Tour held its first WPBA qualifier of the season at Dunlop Billiards in Barrie, ONT. Held April 14-15, this event
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Inside POOL Billiards Forum Giveaway Awards for April
Inside POOL Billiards Forum Giveaway Awards for April Inside Pool Magazine hosts the Inside Pool and Billiards Forums at InsidePOOLmag.com.  Online billiard supplier PoolDawg.com sponsors the forum and a monthly giveaway for forum users.  Users are eligible for prizes si
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for April
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for April Congratulations to Darl Ellington of Richmond, IN for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Caption Contest for the month of April. Darl has won a Viking Pool Cue that has a retail value of $300-400 and a o
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
30K Canadian Tour Win for Gardiner
30K Canadian Tour Win for Gardiner Canadian 30K Tour / Barrie, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera Dunlop Billiards in Barrie, ONT, played hosted to the April 29 stop of the Canadian 30K Tour. Out of the 22 participating players, Darlene Gardiner took top honors over Kory J
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
McDermott Billiard Wins for Damron and Webb
McDermott Billiard Wins for Damron and Webb McDermott All-American Tour / Sand Springs, OK by InsidePOOL Staff {mosimage}Sandite Billiards in Sand Springs, OK, proudly hosted the April 28-29 stop of the McDermott All-American Tour. This event featured a men’s and women&rsqu
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Doomed
Doomed Great little top down shooter!
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Drakojan Skies
Drakojan Skies A really well done side scrolling shooter with a deeply developed storyline
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Dead Duck
Dead Duck Shoot as many ducks as you can and kill the rangers before they shoot you down
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Castle Defender
Castle Defender Never mind the Barry White soundin' guy sayin' "Yeah!", just KILL
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Bughunt
Bughunt Shoot as many pesky bugs as possible
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Boomerang Mayhem
Boomerang Mayhem Hit the kangaroos with the boomerangs and collect the roo burgers.
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Base Defense 2
Base Defense 2 Defend your base against enemy soldiers, tanks, robots, and aircrafts by shooting them with your canon!
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Balloons
Balloons Target Practise with a twist - the targets are hanging on balloons!
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Backyard Brawl
Backyard Brawl Beat some A$$, backyard Wrasslin' style
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Art of War
Art of War Kill the Nazis
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Alloy
Alloy KILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Aircraft Lander
Aircraft Lander Fly the plane around with left and right arrow keys and land it on the airport runway!
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Viking Tour Debuts in Texas
Viking Tour Debuts in Texas Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Richardson, TX by Rick Davis The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour made its first appearance in Texas April 28-29 when it brought three divisions of play to The Billiard Den in Richardson, TX. Fighting their way through the fields, Gordy
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Park Bags Another Blaze Billiard Stop
Park Bags Another Blaze Billiard Stop Blaze 9-Ball Tour / North Bergen, NJ by Rick Davis Out of the top finishers for the past several events, Shin Park appeared with vengeance on the Blaze 9-Ball Tour, held April 28-29 at Gotham Billiards in North Bergen, NJ, where he bested th
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:47:15 -0400)
Marvelous Run by Mello
Marvelous Run by Mello Arizona Women’s Billiard Tour / Glendale, AZ by InsidePOOL Staff The Arizona Women’s Billiard Tour afforded its members a chance to warm up for the BCA Nationals in Las Vegas, NV, the weekend of April 28-29. They held an event at Northern Lounge
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3D Shooter
3D Shooter Kill 'em All
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2D Shootout
2D Shootout Kill 'em All
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Defence 2
Defence 2
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Coffee Tycoon
Coffee Tycoon How much money can you make
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Clock Legends
Clock Legends
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Demonic Defense 3
Demonic Defense 3 Kill the stickman invaders
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Yeti Hammer Throw
Yeti Hammer Throw Track and Field, Yeti style
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Squirrel Golf II
Squirrel Golf II Get a nut chewer in the hole! NOTE: No actual squirrels were harmed in the making of this video game (you whiny tree-huggin' hippie, Go wash your feet.)
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PGX Snowboarding
PGX Snowboarding Great snowboarding game, make your own track and try it.
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Pearl Diver
Pearl Diver Collect the treasure and get back to the surface before you run out of air.
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One on One Soccer
One on One Soccer
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Kore Putt
Kore Putt
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Hover Havoc
Hover Havoc
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Funky Pong
Funky Pong
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Flash Golf
Flash Golf Have frustrating round of putt-putt
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Dodge Ball
Dodge Ball Don't Be the Fat Kid
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Disc Golf
Disc Golf Golf with frisbees
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Drop Off
Drop Off Try the stunts, But don't get killed
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BV Ball
BV Ball Now that's usin' your head kid!
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Board'n
Board'n Try a 540 Melon Grab followed by a 900 McTwist!
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BMX Tricks
BMX Tricks You Got Skills Kid!
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Aspen
Aspen Try not to pull a Sunny Bono
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Adventure golf
Adventure golf Play 9 Holes of challenging Putt-Putt
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Air Ball
Air Ball Kick-ups-style game
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Air Hockey
Air Hockey Classic Game
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Alpine Skiing
Alpine Skiing Get Aggressive, Get Skiing, Score Points!
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Shock Pool
Shock Pool
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Real Pool
Real Pool have a nice game of 8-Ball
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3D Pool
3D Pool Pool, Pool, Pool, Pool!!!
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Jeanette Lee and Semih Sayginer are the King and Queen of Carom Billiards
Jeanette Lee and Semih Sayginer are the King and Queen of Carom Billiards {mosimage}In the finals of the Queen of Carom billiards, USA unexpectedly found itself in the spotlight through Monica Webb against Korean American Jeanette Lee. The event held at the Novotel in Seoul, Korea drew
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3-Cushion Carom Billairds
3-Cushion Carom Billairds Generic Carom Billiards game
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Billiards
Billiards Generic Billiards game
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Langston Undefeated in Tampa
Langston Undefeated in Tampa KBP 9-Ball Tour / Tampa, FL by Rick Davis The April 29 stop of the KBP Lucasi Amateur 9-Ball Tour pulled into Planet 9-Ball in Tampa, FL, where a solid field of 28 players turned out to be sacrificed to Jesse Langston, who went undefeated throughout t
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Manalo Masters the Florida Pro Tour
Manalo Masters the Florida Pro Tour by Rick Davis With the top 16 players returning to the action on Sunday, the Seminole Florida Pro Tour crowned Marlon Manalo champion of the second tour stop after an impressive string of wins. Starting the day on the winners’ side, Manal
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Sakai Undefeated at Hammer Heads
Sakai Undefeated at Hammer Heads Ladies Spirit Tour / Holiday, FL by Rick Davis Japan’s Miyuki Sakai blew away the 46-player field at Hammer Heads in Holiday, FL, to go undefeated during her reign at the Ladies Spirit Tour’s third tour stop of the 2007 season April 28
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Corr Makes a Convincing Comeback
Corr Makes a Convincing Comeback Joss 9-Ball Tour / Parsippany, NJ by Rick Davis The final regular season stop of the Joss 9-Ball Tour took place April 28-29 at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ, where a 49-player field emerged to do battle. Once the billiard skirmishes were comp
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John Morra Takes Down Stan James in Toronto
John Morra Takes Down Stan James in Toronto The final match in Toronto came down to a face-off between Danny Hewitt and John Morra. Morra came into the final undefeated, having sent his father Mario left in the ‘A’ side final 9-8 after besting Tyler Edey 9-6. Hewitt
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Broumpton Bags a Billiard Victory
Broumpton Bags a Billiards Victory McDermott All-American Tour / Port Charlotte, FL by InsidePOOL Staff Q’s Bar and Girl in Port Charlotte, FL, hosted the April 21 stop of the McDermott All-American Tour. The stop featured a $500-added purse with 24 billiard players, o
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Stan James Toronto Saturday Completes
Stan James Toronto Saturday Completes The first day of play at Shooters Snooker and Sports Club in Toronto found 64 billiard players kick off play at 11 AM. By the end of the day only twelve remained in play to return on Sunday. The biggest surprise of the day was that Edwin Montal, wh
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All-Star Field Attends the Florida Pro Tour
All-Star Field Attends the Florida Pro Tour by Rick Davis The second billiard stop of the Seminole Florida Pro Tour’s 2007 season got underway April 28 at Stroker’s in Palm Harbor, FL, where a full field of 64 players entered the event, many of whom include past champion
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Diamond Billiard Products Obtains Table Rights for Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Championships
Diamond Billiard Products Obtains Table Rights for Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Championships Diamond Billiard Products is pleased to announce that they have acquired the rights as the official table of the BCA's 2007 Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Championships at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vega
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McDermott All American Tour Hits Nite Hawk
McDermott All American Tour Hits Nite Hawk {mosimage}The thirty-third billiard stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) was hosted at Nite Hawk Café & Lounge, in Portland, OR on the weekend of April 20-22, an
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World 10-Ball Championship Filling Up with Diverse International Field
World 10-Ball Championship Filling Up with Diverse International Field Dragon Promotions predicts that the Predator World 10-Ball Championship will have the largest foreign field ever attended in Florida's strong billiard history. The invitational event was limited to 96 invitees who w
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Special Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Discount for Texas
Special Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Discount for Texas Vikng Enters the Lone Star State The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour will host it's first event ever in Texas on April 28-29, 2007 at The Billard Den in Richardson, Texas. There is a $1,000 added Open event, a $500 added Amateur event an
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Kelly Fisher Repeats Alpine Victory
Kelly Fisher Repeats Viejas Victory by InsidePOOL Staff With a stunning 7-0 whitewashing of opponent Jasmin Ouschan in the finals, Kelly Fisher successfully defended her San Diego Classic title, making this the third year in a row she has won. Hosted by Viejas Casino in Alpine, CA,
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King and Queen of Carom Dominated by USA Korea
King and Queen of Carom Dominated by USA Korea The American ladies surprised the Korean carom billiard fans by dominating the opening day or the Queen of Carom. Korean-Amercian Jeanette Lee crusied through Guam's Shanelle Loraine 7-1 her opening match, avenging her loss to Loraine the
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9-Ball
9-Ball Test your 9-Ball skills
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Nevel Makes a Big Billiard Comeback
Nevel Makes a Big Billiard Comeback The Choo-Choo Classic III / Chattanooga, TN by Rick Davis The Choo-Choo Classic III got underway April 21 at the Diamond Billiard Club in Chattanooga, TN, where a stacked 44-player field clashed in double-elimination play with a race to 9
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Abraham Tackles West Hampton
Abraham Tackles West Hampton Blaze 9-Ball Tour / West Hampton, NY by Rick Davis A robust 48-player field came to Raxx Bar and Grill in West Hampton, NY, for the Blaze 9-Ball Tour’s latest event over the April 21-22 weekend. Tearing through the competition was Eddie Abraham,
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Tiger Tour Offers a Full Weekend of Billiards
Tiger Tour Offers a Full Weekend of Billiards Tiger Tour / Hagerstown, MD by Rick Davis The Tiger Tour brought out three divisions of play over their April 21-22 weekend event, which took place at Hagerstown Billiards and Café in Hagerstown, MD. The open and ladies’
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Fox Takes BCA Qualifier
Fox Takes BCA Qualifier J. Pechauer NorthEast Women’s Tour / Sayreville, NJ by InsidePOOL Staff Ladies in the Northeast came from far and wide to compete at Prime Time Sports Bar and Billiard Café April 14-14. In the end, it was the two who traveled the farthest to p
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Another Big Viking Billiard Tour Weekend Completes
Another Big Viking Billiard Tour Weekend Completes Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Raleigh, NC by Rick Davis Over the April 21-22 weekend the Viking Cues 9-Ball Tour had its latest trio of events, offering an open, amateur, and junior division at Play to Win Billiards in Raleigh, NC. In
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Vinas Army
Vinas Army Battle back the invaders with your machine gun.
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Mobs Down
Mobs Down Beat skulls, violently!
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Classic Mario - Atari Style
Classic Mario - Atari Style Jump to flip the spiny shell creepers and then kick them off the board, watch out for the fireballs and Donkey Kong
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Jasmin Ouschan Wins Women's World Pool Cup
Jasmin Ouschan Wins Women's World Pool Cup A packed standing room audience stood and watched Jasmin Ouschan of Austria pocket the winning 9-Ball at the first Annual MBC ESPN Womens World Pool Cup at the City Center Terminal in Seoul, Korea. Dragon Promotions were the producers of this
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Dragon Promotions Enters Carom Billiards
Dragon Promotions Enters Carom Billiards Dragon Promotions will expand its growth by producing its first ever 3 Cushion events. DP will has created 3 new events, the King of Carom and the Queen of Carom and Korea vs Europe Team 3 Cushion. Both events will have top carom and pool talent
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Sahatjian Slams the Tri-State Billiard Tour
Sahatjian Slams the Tri-State Billiard Tour Tri-State Tour / Edison, NY by Rick Davis A special 9-ball event took place April 21 as the Tri-State Tour welcomed a new poolroom into their event schedule. Edison Billiards in Edison, NJ, drew in a sharp 43-player field for the B/D ha
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Tiger Cues Welcomes New Billiards Team Member
Tiger Cues Welcomes New Billiards Team Member Top-performing American billiard player and Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) rising star, Pamela Treadway has joined the Tiger Products team as Tiger Cues’ WPBA player representative. The 19-year old Temperance, MI, re
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Flashcraft
Flashcraft Defend your castle, upgrade your weapons and kill your enemies
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8-Ball
8-Ball Play 8-Ball with players from around the world
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Lightning Pool 2
Lightning Pool 2 Snooker based game
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Lapena Rocks the Blaze Billiard Tour
Lapena Rocks the Blaze Billiard Tour Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Rockaway, NJ by Jose Burgos Hosted by Rockaway Billiards in Rockaway, NJ, the April 14-15 installment of the Blaze 9-Ball Tour was joined by a strong field of 40 players. Santos Sambajon Jr., Mike Miller, Bristol Bob,
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Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Expands Junior Billiards Tour Program
Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour Expands Junior Billiards Tour Program The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour, the largest and longest-running open regional billiard tour in the U.S., with over $90,000 in added prize money each year, announced today an expansion to the Viking Cue Junior 9-Ball Tour and has
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Daulton Captures the Mid-Carolina Classic
Daulton Captures the Mid-Carolina Classic Mid-Carolina Classic / Rock Hill, SC by Rick Davis Taking place at Breakers Billiards in Rock Hill, SC, the Mid-Carolina Classic drew in a talented 45-player field to compete over the April 14-15 weekend, and it was tournament director Sh
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McDermott Handcrafted Cues Introduces the I-Shaft Plus with Isolator™ Technology
McDermott Handcrafted Cues Introduces the I-Shaft Plus with Isolator™ Technology McDermott Handcrafted Cues announced today the introduction of the new and improved Intimidator I-Shaft Plus with The Isolator™ Vibration Dampening Technology. The Isolator™ dampens vibra
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Deuel Undefeated in Seminole Florida Pro Tour Opener
Deuel Undefeated in Seminole Florida Pro Tour Opener Seminole Florida Pro Tour / Melbourne, FL by Rick Davis The 2007 season of the Seminole Florida Pro Tour got off to a rolling start over the April 14-15 weekend when Corey “The Prince of Pool” Deuel went undefeated
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Dedicated Billiard Victory for Hjorliefson
Dedicated Billiard Victory for Hjorliefson Canadian 30K Tour / Newmarket, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera Frequent winner Erik Hjorliefson went undefeated at the April 14-15 stop of the Canadian 30K Tour. Hosted by Bigwig Billiards in Newmarket, ONT, this event attracted 40
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Action Abounds on the Viking Tour
Action Abounds on the Viking Tour Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Marietta, GA by Rick Davis The April 14-15 weekend brought a frenzy of action to The Pool Room in Marietta, GA, where the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour drew in a total of 88 players between their open, amateur, and junior divisi
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Moses and Mitchell Beat Hammer Heads Billiards
Moses and Mitchell Beat Hammer Heads Billiards KBP 9-Ball Tour / Holiday, FL by Rick Davis The KBP 9-Ball Tour hit Hammer Heads Billiards in Holiday, FL, over the April 14-15 weekend. Billy Moses claimed the open event and Stephanie Mitchell took the ladies’ event, each pla
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PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters 2007
PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters 2007 Ralf Souquet will begin the defence of his PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters title against Mosconi Cup team-mate David Alcaide. Souquet, who has won the Masters a record five times, faces a tough first round encounter against Spaniard Alcaide i
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McCloskey Double-Dips Dobosenski
McCloskey Double-Dips Dobosenski McDermott All-American Tour / Middleton, WI by InsidePOOL Staff Tom McCloskey survived the one-loss side to emerge in the final match and double-dip Ron Dobosenski for the McDermott All-American Tour title. Held April 14 at The Blue Chalk Club in
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Simonis Predator Europe vs Philippines Challenge Match
Simonis Predator Europe vs Philippines Challenge Match Dragon Promotions produced a special challenge match between Europe and Philippines hosted by Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, California. Europe was represented by the sharp looking Mika Immonen (FIN) and Thorsten Hohmann (GER)
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Frost Ices the Field
Frost Ices the Field Truman Hogue Invitational 9-Ball Tournament / Louisville, KY by Tom Fryer The Truman Hogue Invitational 9-Ball Tournament, held at Jeff Griffith’s Diamond Pub in Louisville, KY, April 14-15, was a resounding success. Players from as far away as Dayton, OH,
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Zuglan Reaches the Top of Joss Tour
Zuglan Reaches the Top of Joss Tour Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Albany, NY by Rick Davis After a season of top finishes that stopped just shy of first place, the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour was proud to see tournament director Mike Zuglan capture the top spot at their April 15 event at Golde
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Sanz Secures Another Tri State Billiard Title
Sanz Secures Another Tri State Billiard Title Tri-State Tour / Queens, NY by Rick Davis Fighting through the 30-player field at the April 15 Tri-State Tour event, Pablo Sanz was clearly in charge of the action at Masters Billiards in Queens, NY, which hosted the handicapped C/D 9-bal
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Dragon Promotions Women's World Pool Cup
Dragon Promotions Women's World Pool Cup Seoul, Korea - Eight of the most talented and hottest strokes in the world will go to battle in the first ever Dragon Promotions Womens World Pool Cup. The line up is fierce with international stars such as World Games Gold Medalist Jasmin Ouschan (AUT),
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Duggan and Redmon Undefeated to the Finish
  Duggan and Redmon Undefeated to the Finish McDermott All-American Tour / Norfolk, VA by InsidePOOL Staff Flipper McCoy’s in Norfolk, VA, hosted the April 7 stop of the McDermott All-American Tour. Featuring a $500-added women’s division and a $1,500-added men’s event, this billia
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Reyes Reaps his Reward
  Reyes Reaps his Reward Canadian 30K Tour / Scarborough, Toronto by Willy Hermoza Ed Reyes triumphed on the Canadian 30K Tour’s April 7-8 stop, taking first place over Jason Klatt. Hosted by Shooters Billiards in Toronto, this event pulled
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Little and Kim to Visit Pacific Q Billiards
Little and Kim to Visit Pacific Q Billiards On Tuesday, April 17th WPBA Touring Pros Ga Young Kim and Melissa “The Viper” Little will be performing a billiard exhibition from 7-10 PM, at Pacific Q Billiards, located at 1454 Encinitas BLVD, Encinitas, CA. For more information or ticket s
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Dragon Promotions Secures Billiards Programming
Dragon Promotions Secures Billiards Programming Seoul, Korea - Dragon Promotions finalized contracts with 4 major broadcast channels in Korea and is now officially airing its billiard events on a total of 5 television channels, including ESPN in USA. The channels are based in South Kor
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Davis Takes off Drexeline Billiards
Davis Takes off Drexeline Billiards Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Drexel Hill, PA by Jose Burgos {sidebar id=1}A strong 46-player field came out to play in the Blaze 9-Ball Tour’s March 31-April 1 event, but the strongest of all was ultimate winner Mike Davis. This stop was hosted by
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NYC Defends Against Team Korea in Predator Challenge Match
NYC Defends Against Team Korea in Predator Challenge Match Team NY with Tony Robles, Jennifer Barretta, and Caroline Pao came together in the end to win in a very close match up against Korea's Yu Ram CHa, Charlie Williams, and Bo Ram Cha.  The event was held at Amsterdam Billiard
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Alameda Overcomes the Odds
Alameda Overcomes the Odds McDermott All-American Tour / Phoenix, AZ by InsidePOOL Staff Rudy Alameda overcame the odds to take the final match of the March 31-April 1 McDermott All-American Tour’s stop. Hosted by Main Street Billiards in Phoenix, AZ, this event featured a
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First Billiards Tour Win for Jenkins
First Billiards Tour Win for Jenkins Canadian 30K Tour / Waterloo, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera The smell of summer was in the air when the Canadian 30K Tour made a stop at Pool Paradise in Waterloo, ONT. Held March 31-April 1, this stop attracted 44 players to stake their
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Tatum Returns to Clear Capone’s
Tatum Returns to Clear Capone’s KBP Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Spring Hill, FL by Rick Davis The second of two offerings from KBP over the March 31-April 1 weekend played out at Capone’s in Spring Hill, FL, where John Tatum came back from a late loss to claim the event, be
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Montal Captures Stan James Montreal
Montal Captures Stan James Montreal Edwin Montal cemented his position atop the Stan James Tour Points leaderboard by winning his second tour event in a row in Montreal. Montal was rock solid all weekend and never played a close match until Danny Hewitt took him to the hill well out on
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Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for March
Inside POOL Forum Giveaway Awards for March Inside Pool Magazine hosts the Inside Pool and Billiards Forums at InsidePOOLmag.com.  Online billiard supplier PoolDawg.com sponsors the forum and a monthly giveaway for forum users.  Users are eligible for prizes simply by posting
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Viking Cues March Billiards Photo Caption Contest
Viking Cues March Billiards Photo Caption Contest Congratulations to Mike Prado of Azusa, CA for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Billiard Caption Contest for the month of March. The winning caption was, "More shocking evidence of the growing scan
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Thorpe and Paul Lead Viking Juniors
Thorpe and Paul Lead Viking Juniors Viking Cue Junior 9-Ball Tour / Columbus, OH by Rick Davis The March 31-April 1 weekend brought a pair of juniors’ events to compliment the host of other action offered by the Viking Cues 9-Ball Tour at Cornfed Reds in Columbus, OH, with
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McCollum Goes Undefeated While Walsman Makes a Comeback
McCollum Goes Undefeated While Walsman Makes a Comeback Viking Cue Open & Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Columbus, OH by Rick Davis Taking place at Cornfed Reds in Columbus, OH, the Viking Cue 9-Ball tour brought their latest pair of open and amateur billiard events over the March 31-
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Bustamante Undefeated at UPA Championship
Bustamante Undefeated at UPA Championship UPA Pro Tour Championship / Normandie Casino, Los Angeles, CA by Rick Davis With Sunday’s action on hand, the final four players of the UPA Pro Tour Championships met to decide the winner of the five-day event. On the winners&r
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Team Rodriguez and Sanz Undefeated
Team Rodriguez and Sanz Undefeated Tri-State Tour / Queens, NY by Rick Davis {sidebar id=1} The team of Jorge Rodriguez and Pablo Sanz were in compete control at Masters Billiards in Queens, NY, where the Tri-State Tour brought along their April 1 offering in the form of a handic
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Brothers and Lac Control Their Comebacks
Brothers and Lac Control Their Comebacks Tiger Pool Tour / Arnold, MD by Rick Davis Filling Bill and Billies Cuesport in Arnold, MD, the Tiger Pool Tour pulled in 85 and 24 players in the open and ladies’ billiards divisions, respectively, over the March 31-April 1 weekend.
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APA National Singles Championships for 2007
APA National Singles Championships for 2007 More than $300,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to APA members at the APA National Singles Championships held April 26-28 in Las Vegas at the Riviera Hotel & Casino.  The National Singles Championships consisted of both the 8-Ball
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Four Players Remain in LA Billiards Battle
Four Players Remain in UPA Billiard Championship UPA Pro Tour Championship / Normandie Casino, Los Angeles, CA by Rick Davis As night fell on the West Coast Saturday evening, the remaining 16 billiards players at the UPA Pro Tour Championships made the final shove to reach the to
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Bowman Blows Away Billiard Competition
Bowman Blows Away Billiard Competition McDermott All-American Tour / Sterling, IL The twenty-eighth stop of the McDermott All American Tour was hosted by Leisure Time Billiards in Sterling, IL, March 31 and featured a $500-added purse with 29 players. The event included a double-eli
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(Published: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:48:30 -0400)
First Annual Missouri State ACS 8-Ball Team Championship
First Annual Missouri State ACS 8-Ball Team Championship The First Annual Missouri State American Cue Sports 8-Ball Team Championship was held May 5-6, 2007, in Sedalia, MO. Hosted by Sharky’s Billiards, the double elimination, no handicap, race to thirteen, formatted tournament
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Upsets and Hill-Hill Matches Begin EnjoyPool.com Championships
Upsets and Hill-Hill Matches Begin EnjoyPool.com Championships by Inside POOL Staff The Billiard Congress of America’s EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Championship event began May 13 with a full field of 64 in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The Riviera Hotel and Casino
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Flexi-Rest Joins Matchroom Stable
Flexi-Rest Joins Matchroom Stable Official Rest of 2007 Matchroom Sport Pool and Snooker Events Matchroom Sport is delighted to announce that they have joined forces with Brighton-based inventor and cue sports enthusiast Des Morley to make his exciting new Flexi-Rest product the Off
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Contenders Emerge in Second Day of EnjoyPool.com Play
Contenders Emerge in Second Day of EnjoyPool.com Play Top male and female pros steer through second round By Paul Berg, Inside POOL Magazine Staff {mosimage}As stifling and certain as the desert heat of Las Vegas, the power of the Philippines in men’s 9-ball is on display a
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Mr Billiards and Beringer Tables Sponsor Canadian 9-Ball, Snooker Championships
Mr Billiards and Beringer Tables Sponsor Canadian 9-Ball, Snooker Championships   Mr Billiards and Beringer Tables will join with Extended Stay Hotels as a co-sponsor for the Canadian 9-Ball & Snooker Championship.   {sidebar id=1}In 1967,Terry Haddock, a grea
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Pro Women to Participate in Predator World 10-Ball Championships
Pro Women to Participate in Predator World 10-Ball Championships Six women will join the predominantly male 96 player invited field at the Predator World 10-Ball Championship May 23-27,2007 in Jacksonville, FL. Included in this female team are WPBA pros Gerda Hofstatter of A
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Sang Lee Honored by BCA
Sang Lee Honored by BCA By Inside POOL Staff “I want to make billiards beautiful in America” was the slogan of three-cushion champion Sang Chun Lee, who was posthumously honored by the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Tuesday at their annual Hall of Fame banquet. Lee w
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Close Friends and Countrymen Collide
Close Friends and Countrymen Collide Eight unbeaten remain in each EnjoyPool.com 9-ball Championship events By Paul Berg, Inside POOL Magazine Staff It’s getting crowded on the one-loss side of both professional brackets at the EnjoyPool.com 9-ball Championships. With
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BCA Singles Conclude
BCA Singles Conclude by Rick Davis The 31st annual BCA singles divisions concluded play Tuesday, May 15, after five days of play across 11 divisions. {mosimage}The crowning jewel of the action was the mens grandmasters division where Jason “Dark Horse” Kirkwood went
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Orcollo and Ouschan stand out in EnjoyPool.com play
Orcollo and Ouschan stand out in EnjoyPool.com play Six other champions remain undefeated in world class fields By Paul Berg, Inside POOL Magazine Staff The heat is on at the EnjoyPool.com 9-ball Championships in Las Vegas, and even the world’s greatest players feel it. Bot
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Corr and Orcollo claim the hot seats in Vegas
Corr and Orcollo claim the hot seats in Vegas EnjoyPool.com 9-ball Championships down to six shooters By Paul Berg, Inside POOL Magazine Staff {mosimage}With a battle plan clearly at her side, Karen Corr has reminded any doubters why she is the top money winner in the history of
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Van Boening and Fisher go the distance
Van Boening and Fisher go the distance Davis and Ouschan ousted in EnjoyPool.com semi-finals By Paul Berg, Inside POOL Magazine Staff After some early errors under the heat of the ESPN lights, South Dakota’s Shane Van Boening recovered from a 3-0 deficit facing Maryland&rsq
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Orcollo and Corr Cap Flawless Runs in Vegas
Orcollo and Corr Cap Flawless Runs in Vegas EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball champions crowned, both undefeated in a major By Paul Berg, Inside POOL Magazine Staff With an oppressive 7-0 finals victory over Shane Van Boening, perhaps the most feared Filipino in the islands’ new wave of
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Corr Takes Season Finale Undefeated
Corr Takes Billiard Season Finale Undefeated New England 9-Ball Series / Somersworth, NH by Rick Davis Top WPBA pro Karen Corr took the New England 9-Ball Series by storm when she went undefeated May 5-6 to take down the top finish at the season finale. Taking place at Busters Bi
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Sakai Steals Spirit Tour Win
Sakai Steals Spirit Tour Win Ladies Spirit Tour / Holiday, FL by R. Case The Ladies Spirit Tour’s third event of the season was held April 27-28 at Hammer Heads Billiard Lounge in Holiday, FL, where 46 women competed in the qualifier event for the WPBA Florida Classic. Top
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Cooke Stands the Heat for Billiards Tour Win
Cooke Stands the Heat for Billiards Tour Win Jacoby Custom Cues Carolina Tour / Rocky Mount, NC by Rock City Promotions   The Jacoby Custom Cues Carolina Tour was hosted by Dot’s Cue Club in Rocky Mount, NC, May 5, where Tommy Cooke sliced and diced his way
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White Wins at Morey’s
White Wins at Morey’s J. Pechauer Custom Cues Open 9-Ball Tour / Charlotte, NC by InsidePOOL Staff Brian White scored a win on the J. Pechauer Custom Cues Open 9-Ball Tour, taking first place over Jeff Abernathy. This one-day event was hosted by Morey’s Billiards in C
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Williams Scores a Hat Trick
Williams Scores a Hat Trick Tiger Canadian Women’s Pool Tour / Waterloo, ONT by Carolina Fernandez The Tiger Canadian Women’s Pool Tour held their third tour stop at Pool Paradise in Waterloo, ONT, May 5, in which Naomi Williams pulled a 3-0 hat trick CWPT record win.
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Undefeated Victory for Hjorliefson
Undefeated 30K Tour Victory for Hjorliefson Canadian 30K Tour / Newmarket, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera Thirty-two die-hard pool players gave up the sunny skies for a chance to compete in the 34th stop of the Canadian 30K Tour at Bigwigs May 19-20. Frequent winner Erik Hj
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ESPN Announces Airdates for the Enjoypool.com 9-Ball
ESPN Announces Airdates for the Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Debut airings scheduled for late June Broomfield, Colorado - May 18, 2007 - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) today announced that ESPN will air the semi-final and final rounds of the 2007 Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Championships o
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Partners Capture D&L Billiards and RunTheRack.com First Annual
Partners Capture D&L Billiards and RunTheRack.com First Annual {mosimage}D&L Billiards & RunTheRack.com held the First Annual Partner’s 8 Ball Tournament hosted at Boston Billiards in Warwick on Sunday May 20th. Sixty-Four players signed up for a tournament of 32
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Predator Products Hosts Inaugural World 10-Ball Championship
Predator Products Hosts Inaugural World 10-Ball Championship Pro Women Join the Field to Take a Shot at the World Title Billiard News – The Predator World 10-Ball Championship, hosted by Jacksonville-based Predator Products, will field 96 invitees from around the world
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Testa Tops in Atlantic City
Testa Tops at Atlantic City Billiards Club Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Atlantic City, NJ by Rick Davis Going undefeated, Joey Testa took the May 20 stop of the Blaze 9-Ball Tour, mostly uncontested during his run at Atlantic City Billiards Club in Atlantic City, NJ, where a 32-playe
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World 10-Ball Championships Underway
World 10-Ball Championships Underway World 10-Ball Championships / Jacksonville, FL by Rick Davis The World 10-Ball Championships got underway May 24 at Bank Shots in Jacksonville, FL, and will continue until Sunday, May 27. The event has a full 96-player field that spans top tou
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World 10-Ball Championships Continues
World 10-Ball Championships Continues World 10-Ball Championships / Jacksonville, FL by Rick Davis Day Two of the World 10-Ball Championships which began at Bankshots Billiards in Jacksonville, FL on May 25, as the field of 96 players began to dwindle down to the top 16 that
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Places To Play, Places to Buy Program
Places To Play, Places to Buy Program Inside POOL Magazine and InsidePOOLmag.com are pleased to announce the Places to Play and Places to Buy Program. The program features poolrooms, upscale billiard parlors, and billiards supply stores located across the United States and Canada. This
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Filipinos Dominating World 10-Ball Championships Day 2
Filipinos Dominating World 10-Ball Championships Day 2 It's elimination time and the field is narrowing down at the Predator World 10-Ball Championships as some players were sent home early in the morning. The event, hosted at Bankshots Billiards in Jacksonville, FL, is one where the
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Van Boening Crushes World 10-Ball Championships
Van Boening Crushes World 10-Ball Championships Predator 10-Ball Championships / Jacksonville, FL by Rick Davis After the 96-player field of the Predator World 10-Ball Championships shrunk to a mere 16 billiards players, the field was shuffled into a new single-elimination board
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Ewa Laurance to appear on National Bingo Night
Ewa Laurance to appear on National Bingo Night World Billiard Champion Ewa Mataya Laurance, "The Striking Viking," appears on ABC this Friday night June 1, 2007 at 9:00 PM EST, on ABC's popular new game show, "National Bingo Night."   As one of the
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BCAPL Announces New Rule Book
BCAPL Announces New Rule Book The BCA Pool League (BCAPL) today announced the creation of a new rule book designed exclusively for BCAPL play. Over one year in the making, The Official Rules of the BCA Pool League becomes effective October 1, 2007.  {mosimage}At that time, BCAPL play will b
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Farewell to Pool Paradise
Farewell to Pool Paradise Canadian 30K Tour / Waterloo, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera The Canadian 30K Tour experienced the end of an era the weekend of May 26-27, as their host site, Pool Paradise, is closing their doors. Thirty-six players gathered to partake in the even
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Abraham Takes First Billiard Tour Win
Abraham Takes First Billiard Tour Win Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Parsippany, NJ by Rick Davis The fourteenth stop of the Blaze 9-Ball Tour visited Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ, May 27, where David Abraham bested the 33-player field to take his first tour win of the season. Abrah
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Diamond Billiards Products Announces No Excuse Program
Diamond Billiards Products Announces No Excuse Program Diamond Billiard Products has announced the No Excuse Program, a plan to get Smart Tables into locations across the country.  The program was developed to increase saturation of the Smart Table into the market by offering financing
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Shooting Stars Shine at Billiard Education Fundraiser
Shooting Stars Shine at Billiard Education Fundraiser Pros help raise scholarship funds The Billiard Education Foundation’s (BEF’s) annual fundraiser, Challenge the Stars  was held on May 15th , 2007 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas following the BCA H
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4th Annual Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool in Las Vegas
4th Annual Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool in Las Vegas Houston, Texas - The Billiard Factory will headline sponsor this year's ESPN World Summit of Pool, a staple tournament on the men's UPA Tour. Dragon Promotions has moved the event from New York City to the western region of
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Sarah Ellerby to Partner with Inside POOL Magazine
Sarah Ellerby to Partner with Inside POOL Magazine Billiard News - Kittanning, PA – Inside Pool Magazine is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Sarah Ellerby for online media content. Sarah Ellerby is currently ranked seventh on the WPBA Tour and has won over 80
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Sarah Ellerby Partners with Inside POOL Magazine
Sarah Ellerby Partners with Inside POOL Magazine Billiard News - Kittanning, PA – Inside Pool Magazine is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Sarah Ellerby for online media content. Sarah Ellerby is currently ranked seventh on the WPBA Tour and has won over 80 t
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Comeback Victory for Bowman
Comeback Victory for Bowman McDermott All-American Tour / Davenport, IA by InsidePOOL Staff The fortieth stop of the 2006/2007 McDermott All American Tour was hosted at Miller Time Billiards in Davenport, IA, Saturday, May 26. The event featured a $500-added purse with 34 players
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Wong and Savci Go Undefeated
Wong and Savci Go Undefeated Tri-State Tour / Queens, NY by Rick Davis The Tri-State Tour visited Master Billiards in Queens, NY, June 2, where Mike Wong bested the A/B handicapped division, while Suleyman Savci captured the C/D division. Both events were run simultaneously, as t
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Aces for Abernathy
Aces for Abernathy Great Southern Billiard Tour / Greenville, SC by Rick Davis Jeff Abernethy came out on top of a strong 40-player field at the latest stop of the Great Southern Billiard Tour. Taking place at Sportys in Greenville, SC, this event over the June 2-3 weekend offere
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Viking Tour Offers Event Trio
Viking Tour Offers Event Trio Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Columbus, OH by Rick Davis Taking place at Cornfed Reds Billiard Café in Columbus, OH, Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour’s June 2-3 weekend offering brought out two junior divisions and an amateur division. Going undefeated
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Manalo Takes Two
Manalo Takes Two Florida Pro Tour / Spring Hill, FL by Rick Davis The Seminole Florida Pro Tour swung into Capone’s in Spring Hill, FL, for their fourth event of the season June 2-3. Fighting through the 78-player field and surviving a late defeat, Marlon Manalo came out on
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Lindauer Leaps Across the Finish Line
Lindauer Leaps Across the Finish Line Ladies Spirit Tour / Palm Harbor, FL by Rick Davis Laura Lindauer upset the field of 41 players to go undefeated on the Ladies Spirit Tour June 2-3 event. Taking place at Strokers in Palm Harbor, FL, the fourth stop of the season brought out
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Slivka Takes Two while Lac Lands Four
Slivka Takes Two while Lac Lands Four Tiger Pool Tour / Laurel, MD by Rick Davis The Tiger Pool Tour visited Side Pockets in Laurel, MD, over the June 2-3 weekend, and Jerry Slivka came back from a late loss to claim his second win this season, while My-Hahn Lac continued her rei
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Cornelius Tops at Dunlop
Cornelius Tops at Dunlop Canadian 30K Tour / Barrie, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera With many of the top players playing in the U.S. the weekend of June 2-3, a new winner was crowned on the Canadian 30K Tour. George Cornelius went undefeated through the 28-player field at D
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World 10-Ball Junior Championships
World 10-Ball Junior Championships The first ever Junior World 10-Ball Championships was held at Bankshot Billiards in Jacksonville Florida alongside the pro version of the World 10-Ball Championships. The juniors in the event were top notch and traveled far for the event. Sixteen boys
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2nd Annual Simonis US Amateur Open
2nd Annual Simonis US Amateur Open Players from around the globe joined the 2nd Annual Simonis Amateur Open at Bankshot Billiards in Jacksonville, Florida. Pros,semi-pros and top rated amateurs were not allowed to enter. 8-Ball and 9-Ball events were played over five days during
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Defending Champion Souquet Falls in the First
Defending Champion Souquet Falls in the First Alcaide Ousts Him in Golden Break Fest The 2007 PartyPoker.net World Tenpin Masters got underway this afternoon at the Hotel Zuiderduin in sunny Egmond aan Zee, as defending champion Ralf Souquet suffered a shock exit at the hands of Spain’s E
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Ortmann Books Passage into Next Round
Ortmann Books Passage into Next Round Oliver Ortmann locked in his place in the final eight of the 2007 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters with a decisive 8-3 victory over Naoyuki Oi. Ortmann, who will now meet David Alcaide in the next round, secured the victory, despite having a back in
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Holtz Sails Through to the Quarterfinals
Holtz Sails Through to the Quarterfinals Pat Holtz edged into the quarter-finals of the PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters with a hard-fought 8-6 triumph over Chinese player Li He-wen. Holtz, who will play either Niels Feijen or Imran Majid on Sunday afternoon, was delighted to still be in the c
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Mollien Captures World Pool Masters Trick Shot
Mollien Captures World Pool Masters Trick Shot Rob Mollien of Holland became the first ever Dutchman to lift the highly prestigious PartyPoker.net World Pool Trick Shot Masters title following a performance of the highest quality as he closed the show at the Hotel Zuiderduin. {mosimage}The 32 y
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Feijen Comes Back To Earn Quarterfinal Birth
Feijen Comes Back To Earn Quarterfinal Birth Holland's Niels Feijen produced an impressive comeback to defeat Imran Majid and move into the quarterfinals of the 2007 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters. {mosimage}Feijen, who was backed by a large home crowd at the Hotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee
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Niels Feijen
Niels Feijen Nickname: The Terminator Lives: The Hague, Holland Date and place of birth: 3 February 1977, Holland {mosimage}Family: Wins / high finishes in the last 12 months: Third at the WPA World 8-Ball Championships, semi-finalist in 2006 Euro Tour events (Rankweil, Sindelfingen
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Wu Hits a Gear to Proceed Into Last Eight
Wu Hits a Gear to Proceed Into Last Eight Wu Chia-ching cruised into the quarter-finals of the 2007 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters with a stunning 8-1 victory against debutant Tyler Edey. The Canadian actually won the lag and claimed the opening rack but that was as good as it got
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Engert Makes a Recovery
Engert Makes a Recovery Germany's Thomas Engert came back from 3-1 down to defeat Tony Drago and set up a clash with 2005 World Champion Wu Chia-ching. {mosimage}Drago had started well and looked on course to defeat Engert for the second year running in the PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters, b
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Van den Berg Cruises Past Ouschan
Van den Berg Cruises Past Ouschan Nick van den Berg started the match by winning the lag at the Hotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee in Holland.  He never looked back from there.  It was the opening match of the third session of the 2007 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters as Ouschan became
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Quarterfinals Round Fills and Alcaide Advances to Semis
Quarterfinals Round Fills and Alcaide Advances to Semis Spain’s David Alcaide became the first player to make it through to Sunday’s semi-finals of the PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters as he handed Oliver Ortmann a decisive defeat at the Hotel Zuiderduin at Egmond on the Dutch
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Holtz Sets Up Match with Alcaide
Holtz Sets Up Match with Alcaide  Pat Holtz became the second player through to the semi-finals of the 2007 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters.  Holtz was made to work hard to clinch an 8-5 triumph against home favourite Niels Feijen in the opening match of day three of the to
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Semi Final Line Up Cemented
Semi Final Line Up Cemented Spain, Scotland, Holland and Germany All Represented   Perennial underdog, Pat Holtz of Scotland, shocked the home crowd at the Hotel Zuiderduin in Egmond aan Zee as he toppled home favourite Niels Feijen 8 – 5 to advance to Sunday evening’s semi-
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Engert Snares Second World Pool Masters Title
Engert Snares Second World Pool Masters Title 8 – 5 Win Edges Alcaide Thomas Engert of Germany has won the 2007 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters.  Engert sealed a stunning 8-5 victory in a high-quality final against Spain's David Alcaide at the Hotel Zuiderduin, Egmon
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Viking Tour Visits North Carolina
Viking Tour Visits North Carolina Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Raleigh, NC by Rick Davis The Viking 9-Ball Tour visited Babineau’s Billiards in Raleigh, NC, where 77 players threw their hat in the ring across three divisions offering four billiard events over the June 9-10 week
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BCA Pool League Sponsors Shane Van Boening
BCA Pool League Sponsors Shane Van Boening Just days before his break-through runner-up performance at the Enjoypool.com Open in Las Vegas, South Dakota’s Shane Van Boening accepted a sponsorship agreement from the BCA Pool League (BCAPL).  A week later, he won the World 10 Ball Champ
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Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool Begins
Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool Begins 64 top notch pro players are signed on to compete in the 4th Annual Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. The event, formerly held in Manhattan, NY, has been relocated to the western regio
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Hacienda Heights Residents to Compete in National Pool Championships in Vegas
Hacienda Heights Residents to Compete in National Pool Championships in Vegas Billiard News – “Balls Out” of Hacienda Heights, CA, qualified for the 2007 APA 8-Ball National Team Championships, conducted by the American Poolplayers Association (APA), through their top
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Two-Set Final Win for Williams
Two-Set Final Win for Williams Canadian 30K Tour / Newmarket, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera Top players Naomi Williams and Erik Hjorleifson steamrolled over the 41-player field at Bigwigs in Newmarket to take top honors at the 37th stop of the Canadian 30K Tour. {mosim
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Halladay Sweeps Queens Billiard Stop
Halladay Sweeps Queens Billiard Stop Tri-State Tour / Astoria Queens, NY by Rick Davis Robert Halladay was crowned king of the Tri-State Tour stop that took place June 10 at Break Bar and Billiards in Astoria Queens, NY. The C/D handicapped double-elimination 9-ball event offered
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Russo and Gilligan Undefeated in Junior Billiards
Russo and Gilligan Undefeated in Junior Billiards Predator Junior 9-Ball Tour / Parsippany, NJ by Rick Davis The third stop of the Predator Junior 9-Ball Tour visited Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ, where Jesse Russo dominated the 14-and-under division, while Ryan Gilligan own
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Immonen Captures Maryland 14.1 Open
Immonen Captures Maryland 14.1 Open Maryland State 14.1 Open / Arnold, MD by Rick Davis The Maryland State 14.1 Open drew in a power-packed 40-player field for their June 9-10 event at Bill & Billies Cuesport in Arnold, MD. Coming through carnage unscathed, Mika “Iceman
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Upsets Rule at Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool
Upsets Rule at Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool Las Vegas, Nevada - The elite in the world of pool and billiards started journeying to the wrong side of the board in the early sessions at the Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool at the Riviera Hotel and Casion in Las Vegas, NV. &
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A Hand for Haney
A Hand for Haney Arizona Women’s Billiard Tour / Prescott, AZ by InsidePOOL Staff Out of a field of 25 ladies, Susan Mello earned the top spot on the Arizona Women’s Billiard Tour’s June 9-10 at On the Snap in Prescott, AZ. Not only did she take home first place
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Sarah Ellerby Announces Chat Session Time
Sarah Ellerby Announces Chat Session Time Sarah Ellerby and InsidePOOLMag.com have announced a date and time for the first Sarah Ellerby chat session to be conducted by Sarah at the InsidePOOLMag.com forums.  The official start time of the chat will 9 PM EST on June 19, 2007.  Sarah wi
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USA Hopes Lie with Van Boening Again
USA Hopes Lie with Van Boening Again Billiards News - Judgement Day at the World Summit as the final 4 players for the ESPN rounds would be determined. First the youngsters John Morra and Austin Murphy were schooled by Filipino Head Masters Alex Pagulayan and Francisco Bustamante,11-1.
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Shane Van Boening
Shane Van Boening Shane Van Boening was born in 1984 and is considered by most to be the next in line and heir-apparent to the throne of being the best pool player in the US.  Shane currently resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he is a partner in Lucky's, a billiard establi
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
Ahola Undefeated at Hard Times Billiards
Ahola Undefeated at Hard Times Billiards USPPA / Sacramento, CA by Rick Davis Billiard News - The Untied States Pool Players Association (USPPA) took over Hard Times Billliards in Sacramento, CA, where Gene Ahola bested the 102-player field through the 3-day event that began June
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
Lopez Tops on Tri-State Tour
Lopez Tops on Tri-State Tour Tri-State Tour / Edison, NJ by Rick Davis Billiard News - Edison Billiards in Edison, NJ, hosted the June 16-17 offering from the Tri-State Tour, where Jose Lopez showed up the field of 32 competitors to take the event undefeated. On the winners&rs
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
Abraham Takes Second Blaze Tour
Abraham Takes Second Blaze Tour Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Mount Holly, NJ by Rick Davis Billiards News - The Blaze 9-Ball Tour held its June 16-17 stop at Empire Billiards in Mount Holly, NJ, where Eddie Abraham bested the 32-player field to take his second win of the season. Fighti
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
Mulhollen and Minerich Upset Tiger Tour
Mulhollen and Minerich Upset Tiger Tour Tiger Pool Tour/Hagerstown, MD by Rick Davis Billiard News - The seventh event of the Tiger Pool Tour took place June 16-17 at Hagerstown Billiards & Café in Hagerstown, MD, where Danny Mulhollen and Megan Minerich upset the favo
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APA Featured in Sports Illustrated
APA Featured in Sports Illustrated Billiard Industry News  - Sports Illustrated has highlighted the positive impact the American Poolplayers Association (APA) has made on the sport of pool in a recent article by Jon Wertheim.  Wertheim addresses pool’s “seedy reputatio
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Cowan Crushes the Competition
Cowan Crushes the Competition Viking Cue Ladies’ 9-Ball Tour / Atlanta, GA by InsidePOOL Staff Billiard News - Father’s Day weekend saw 25 women come out to the Viking Cue Ladies’ 9-Ball Tour at Mr. Cues 2 in Atlanta, GA, with 24-year-old Katie Cowan of Charlott
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Sarah Ellerby Chat Session
Sarah Ellerby Chat Session The following is an excerpt of the chat session held by Sarah Ellerby at 9 PM EST on Tuedsay, June 19, 2007. Sarah Ellerby will aslo be publishing a billiards Q&A section at InsidePOOLMag.com that is inspired by the chat sessions there. {mosimage}[Sarah Ellerby] 9
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Bustamante Busts Open Hard Times Billiards
Bustamante Busts Open Hard Times Billiards Hard Times 9-Ball Summer Jamboree / Sacramento, CA by Rick Davis Francisco Bustamante lit up the West Coast as he went undefeated to take the Hard Times 9-Ball Summer Jamboree title. Taking place at Hard Times Billiards in Sacramento, CA
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Kuykendall and Nakano Win Los Angeles World 14.1 Championship Qualifier
Kuykendall and Nakano Win Los Angeles World 14.1 Championship Qualifier   Billiards News - Danny K's in California hosted the 2007  Los Angeles World 14.1 Championship Qualifier. This event would be the only World 14.1 Qualifier to be held on the West Coast, and only one
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BCA Expo a Success
BCA Expo a Success by Inside POOL Staff Billiards News - The Billiard Congress of America’s annual International Billiard and Home Recreation Expo wound down Saturday, June 23, after three days of constant activity. After a membership mixer Wednesday evening, the show started off with a b
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Texas High School Billiard Athletes Recognized as Academic All-Americans
Texas High School Billiard Athletes Recognized as Academic All-Americans   Billiards News - An incredible eight high school students will represent Texas, their Dallas area high schools, and the B.E.T.T.E.R. High School Billiard Program next month at the 2007 Junior Nationals Championshi
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Hjorliefson Steals Last 30K Billiards Stop
Hjorliefson Steals Last 30K Billiards Stop Canadian 30K Tour / Scarborough, ONT by Willy Hermoza and Tony Butera Billiard News - Eric Hjorliefson took the reins at the Canadian 30K Tour’s last stop for the season, ending how he began: by winning. Shooters in Scarborough, ON
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Mills Heroic at Hammer Heads
Mills Heroic at Hammer Heads J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Holiday, FL Donny Mills turned all heads the weekend of June 23-24 when he wrested the top-place finish from Reno Open champion Richie Orem. The J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour was hosted by Hammer Heads Bi
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Frideres Outshines All at ACS Nationals
Frideres Outshines All at ACS Nationals  Billiard News - During the week of June 7-16, battles on all sorts of green felt abounded at the Riviera in Las Vegas at the American CueSports Alliance (ACS) Nationals.  9-Ball, 8-Ball, snooker, wheelchair, artistic, speed pool, carrom, amateur
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
BCA Pool League Signs Shane Van Boening
BCA Pool League Signs Shane Van Boening Billiard News - The BCA Pool League is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with rising billiards star Shane Van Boening.  Recently, Shane has made the televised finals of the Enjoypool.com Open in Las Vegas, NV where he was defe
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Usual Suspects Lead in Cuetec Cues Florida Classic
Usual Suspects Lead in Cuetec Cues Florida Classic by Inside POOL Staff Billiard News - The Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s (WPBA) Cuetec Cues Florida Classic is busy winding down to the final 16 players in Hollywood, FL. Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Casino, the even
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Breaker's Billiards in Pittsburgh, PA
Breaker's Billiards in Pittsburgh, PA After taking over Breaker’s in September of 2004, new owners Paul Mottey and James White completely closed the room and began the expensive task of changing the interior and the atmosphere.  After many weeks of hard work they reopened the new Brea
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Diamond Jims Billiards and Pub
Diamond Jim's Billiards and Pub Diamond Jim’s is an upscale pool hall located just 20 miles northwest of New York City in Nanuet, NY. Known throughout Rockland County as a premier billiard club, Diamond Jim’s opened its doors for business in January 2003 and has steadily gained notor
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Final Four Set for Cuetec Cues Florida Classic
Final Four Set for Cuetec Cues Florida Classic by InsidePOOL Staff Billiards News - The 64-player field of the Cuetec Cues Florida Classic has wound down to their top 4, with Allison Fisher, Melissa Herndon (pictured right), Xiaoting Pan, and Ga Young Kim emerging as the top competitors. The ev
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Melissa Herndon
Melissa Herndon Melissa Herndon is a professional pool player on the Women's Professional Billiards Association (WPBA) Tour.  She was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana but resides in Los Angeles, CA.  Melissa Herndon started playing on the WPBA Tour in 2000 and turned pro in 2002.  S
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Fisher Wins First Title for the Year
Fisher Wins First Title for the Year by Inside POOL Staff With a 7-4 slam dunk over Ga-Young Kim, Allison Fisher won her first WPBA title for 2007 July 1. Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL, the Cuetec Cues Florida Classic was the fifth event of an odd season that has seen
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Georgia Good for Nevel and Tush
Georgia Good for Nevel and Tush Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Athens, GA by Rick Davis Billiard News - The wildly popular Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour swung into Brass Rail Billiards in Athens, GA, where over 100 competitors fought through the June 30-July 1 action. In the open division Lar
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Unchallenged Win for Davis
Unchallenged Win for Davis Jacoby Custom Cues Carolina Tour / Raleigh, NC by Rock City Promotions   Billiard News - A record field turned out for the June 23 stop of the Jacoby Custom Cues Carolina Tour, which was hosted by Babineau’s Billiards in Raleigh, NC.
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White-Washing the Field
White-Washing the Field J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Albemarle, NC by InsidePOOL Staff Billiard News - The J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour hit 52 North Sports Bar & Billiards June 30, where Brian White shouted the victory claim of this event. Through a s
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Knoll Earns Fire Cracker Victory
Knoll Earns Fire Cracker Victory McDermott All-American Tour / Port Charlotte, FL by InsidePOOL Staff Billiard News - The Fire Cracker 8-Ball Tournament, hosted by Q's Sports Bar and Girl in Port Charlotte, FL, July 1, brought a seasoned group of 18 exceptional pool players toget
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Ouschan and Cha Sisters to Play Predator World 14.1 Championship
Ouschan and Cha Sisters to Play Predator World 14.1 Championship Billiards News - Three women will be taking aim at the Predator World 14.1 title on July 9-14,2007 at the Hilton East Brunswick in East Brunswick, NJ. One of these women is Austria's Jasmin Ouschan, currently rank
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Billiard Education Foundation Awards 2007 Scholarships
Billiard Education Foundation Awards 2007 Scholarships The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is pleased to announce the scholarship awards for 2007 BEF Academic Scholarship Program.  Eight college-bound students have been selected to receive scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 from
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Diamond Official Table of Predator World 14.1 Championship
Diamond Official Table of Predator World 14.1 Championship Billiard News -  Diamond Tables will be the battlefield where the 2007 World Straight Pool Champion will be decided on. Players will be playing on the well reputed pristine and challenging tables. Simonis 860 Cloth an
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BCA National 8-Ball Championships
BCA National 8-Ball Championships For the first time in the history of the sport, players of all skill levels – from amateur to professional – had the opportunity to compete on equipment built to the same superior playing specifications.  284 Diamond pool tables filled every cor
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Qualifier for the 2007 Canadian Championship
Qualifier for the 2007 Canadian Championship This weekend Dooly's in Ottawa will be hosting 5 qualifying events for Ontario players for a birth into the Canadian Championship 9-Ball, being held at the SuperEx in Ottawa, August 16 to August 26.   Men, women and juniors will
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for May/June
Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest Winner for May/June Congratulations to Brian Cole of Bristol, IN for submitting the winning entry in the Viking Pool Cues Photo Caption Contest for the months of May and June. {mosimage}Brian has won a Viking Pool Cue that has a retail value of $300-400 and a
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
Free Download of Inside POOL Magazine
Free Download of Inside POOL Magazine The July/August 2007 issue of Inside POOL Magazine is available for free download at InsidePOOLmag.com. This month features Karen Corr basking in her victory at the EnjoyPool.com Open in Las Vegas, NV at the Riviera Hotel and Casino.  Dennis O
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Chicago NYC Philly Predator World 14.1 Championship Qualifiers Winners
Chicago NYC Philly Predator World 14.1 Championship Qualifiers Winners   Billiard News - The verdicts are in, and six new additions will meet the 52 invited players from around the world at the 2007 Predator World Straight Pool Championship on July 9-14 at the Hilton East Brunswick
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Comet Billiards Official Poolroom of the Predator World 14.1 Championship
Comet Billiards Official Poolroom of the Predator World 14.1 Championship Billiard News - Dragon Promotions is pleased to announce Comet Billiards as the newest sponsor of the Predator World Straight Pool Championships. The World 14.1 event has thrived and grown because of the base sup
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Wilkie Gets a Blaze Billiards Win
Wilkie Gets a Blaze Billiards Win Blaze 9-Ball Tour / West Hempstead, NJ by InsidePOOL Staff Shaun “Get Some” Wilkie dominated the July 1 stop of the Blaze 9-Ball Tour, hosted by Raxx Bar and Grill in West Hempstead, NJ. A field 34 came out to play, with players like
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Predator World Straight Pool Championship Groupings Announced
Predator World Straight Pool Championship Groupings Announced Billiard News - Below are the Group 1 to 8 for this year's Predator World Straight Pool Championship. Players were seeded according to last year's placement as well as country ranking and federation rankings. Players from the sa
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Hjorleifson Undefeated at Summer 9-Ball Event
Hjorleifson Undefeated at Summer 9-Ball Event Summer 9-Ball Tournament / Pittsburgh, PA by Rick Davis Billiard News - Breakers Billiards in Pittsburgh, PA, was host to the Summer 9-Ball Tournament that took place July 7-8 and offered up plenty of action. Besting the 37-player fie
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Predator World 14.1 Match Schedules Announced
Predator World 14.1 Match Schedules Announced The match ups for the Predator 14.1 world Championship have been announced by Dragon Promotions.  The matches start on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 9:30 AM EST.  A couple of changes have been made to the line up of players.  David Nakano is
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Lykins Locks Down Stroker’s
Lykins Locks Down Stroker’s KBP Lucasi Amateur 9-Ball Tour / Palm Harbor, FL by Rick Davis Billiard News - Brett Lykins came back to take first place over Jim Sandaler at the July 7-8 stop of the KBP Lucasi Amateur 9-Ball Tour. Hosted by Stroker’s Billiards in Palm Ha
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Souquet & Stepanov Step It Up at Predator World 14.1
Souquet & Stepanov Step It Up at Predator World 14.1 Billiard News -  The battles have begun. Even the most elite 14.1 players would not be able to avoid defeat the first day as titans clashed early on. Russia's Konstatin Stepanov, also ranked number 1 currently in Europe, won all
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
Ouschan's Exacts Revenge at Predator World 14.1
Ouschan's Exacts Revenge at Predator World 14.1 Hohmann On Course for Top Seeding Billiard News -  The non-stop straight pool continued today with all the players fighting hard to stay alive or gain pole position for the final 32 player board. Dennis Orcullo and Warren Kiamco are keeping F
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Judgement Day Completed at Predator World Straight Pool Championships
Judgement Day Completed at Predator World Straight Pool Championships  Billiard News - The final day of the round robin stage of the Predator World Straight Pool Championships has been completed. Half the field has been washed out and names such as Davis, Williams, Cohen ,and Meka
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Davis Takes First Tiger Win, Hospedales Stuns the Field
Davis Takes First Tiger Win, Hospedales Stuns the Field Tiger Pool Tour / Laurel, MD by Andy Lincoln Billiards News - Side Pockets in Laurel, MD, was the host for the eighth stop of the Tiger Pool Tour the weekend of July 7-8. Most of the top players were present and ready to tak
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USA Filipinos Hanging Tough with Europe at Predator World Staight Pool
USA Filipinos Hanging Tough with Europe at Predator World Staight Pool Billiard News - The event has narrowed down to the last 16 players. Only the strong have survived. The two biggest giants are USA with 4 hopefuls and Germany with 4 cannons. Netherlands is close behind though with 3
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See, Kempter, Harriman Stun World Straight Pool Championships
See, Kempter, Harriman Stun World Straight Pool Championships Billiard News - One thing is for certain, there will be a new World Straight Pool Champion in the history books. The day was filled with drama and surprises in the long races to 200 points. The fans were the undeniable winne
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Ortmann Fulfills Lifetime Goal at Predator World 14.1 Championships
Ortmann Fulfills Lifetime Goal at Predator World 14.1 Championships East Brunswick,NJ -  Oliver Ortmann has done almost everything you can do in the game of pocket billiards with European titles galore, US Open Straight Pool titles, and even a World 9-Ball crown. Almost. And today
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
Murgia Comes Back to Claim Tri-State Season Opener
Murgia Comes Back to Claim Tri-State Season Opener Tri-State Tour / Edison, NJ by Rick Davis Billiard News - The 2007–2008 season of the Tri-State Tour kicked off July 14 at Edison Billiards in Edison, NJ, where a 32-player field turned out for the double-elimination, B/D
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Webb Wins on Ladies Spirit Tour
Webb Wins on Ladies Spirit Tour Ladies Spirit Tour / Stuart, FL by Rick Davis Billiard News - The July 14-15 weekend brought the Ladies Spirit Tour to Amy’s Billiards in Stuart, FL, where the 38-player field was drilled by WPBA pro Monica Webb as she claimed her first tour
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Moore Undefeated at Choo-Choo Classic
Moore Undefeated at Choo-Choo Classic Great Southern Billiard Tour / Chattanooga, TN by Rick Davis Billiards News - Steve Moore, Southern player extraordinaire, was the conductor at the Choo-Choo Classic V, where he went undefeated. Taking place at Diamond Billiard Club in C
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Samm's Side Pocket Sponsors Viking Cue 9 Ball Tour
Samm's Side Pocket Sponsors Viking Cue 9 Ball Tour Biliard Industry News - Samm's Side Pocket is pleased to announce their involvement and participation as a sponsor of the Viking Tour. Providing fun and unique products for pool players created by a pool player, Samm's Side Pocket Productio
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
Barney, Rakin, Shuffett, and Miller Triumph in BEF Junior Nationals
Barney, Rakin, Shuffett, and Miller Triumph in BEF Junior Nationals The 2007 Junior National 9-Ball Championships has crowned the 2007 winners and was a huge success. Over 130 players representing 29 states and Ontario, Canada, demonstrated great talent throughout the week of July 12-15. This ev
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Butera Bats Down Hjorleifson
Butera Bats Down Hjorleifson Canadian 30K Tour / Newmarket, ONT by Willy Hermoza The Bigwigs boys had the room spic and span with the tables newly re-clothed with Simonis, and the Canadian 30K Tour players showed their approval. The July 14-15 stop in Newmarket, ONT, brought a ga
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(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
Canadian 9-Ball Tour Grows Again
Canadian 9-Ball Tour Grows Again The Canadian 9-Ball Tour has been a steady grower during its first two years and has just announced that the growth continues into year three as the 2007-2008 season will see the tour increase from six to eight stops across Canada and the prize monies will leap u
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Corr Takes Command
Corr Takes Command New Jersey State Championships / South Amboy, NJ by Rick Davis Karen Corr was crowned champ of New Jersey after dominating the field at the championship event held July 14-15 at Prime Time Billiards in South Amboy, NJ. The event offered up plenty of top tier pl
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Mills Makes it in Springhill
Mills Makes it in Springhill J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Springhill, FL by InsidePOOL Staff Holding home field advantage, Florida’s Donnie Mills triumphed over Reno Open champ Richie Orem to take first place on the July 14-15 stop of the J. Pechauer Southeast O
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Sholes Second to None
Sholes Second to None Arizona Women’s Billiard Tour / Peoria, AZ by InsidePOOL Staff Thirty-five women pool players came to Sixshooters in Peoria, AZ, for a chance at the trophy and the WPBA qualifier for the WPBA Midwest Classic in October. Though Kristin Haney earned the
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KIA Motors Becomes Pool's First Modern Car Sponsor
KIA Motors Becomes Pool's First Modern Car Sponsor Seoul, Korea- KIA Motors has signed on as the title sponsor of four televised events produced by billiard promotions giant Dragon Promotions. KIA will be title sponsoring Masters of the Trickshot, Showdown in Seoul, and the 4th Annual Kore
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2007 ACUI National Championships
2007 ACUI National Championships The Association of College Unions International (ACUI) proudly announces its 2007 Collegiate International 9-Ball Champions.  Minnesota State University Mankato hosted this international championship, now in its 70th year, on July 10-12 in conjunction with t
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Parica Posts in a Blaze Tour Win
Parica Posts in a Blaze Tour Win Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Brooklyn, NY by Rick Davis A brutal field of 47 players entered the July 14-15 Blaze 9-Ball Tour stop held at Skyline Billiards in Brooklyn, NY, though it was Jose “Amang” Parica who recovered from a late loss to ta
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ACS Elects New Officers
ACS Elects New Officers At recent meetings in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the 2007 ACS Nationals, the American CueSports Alliance (ACS) elected new officers to one-year terms.  Cecil Messer (Portage, IN) was elected to a new two-year term as Director of Referees by the members and was re-elec
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Hatch Dominates Tiger Pool Tour
Hatch Dominates Tiger Pool Tour Tiger Pool Tour / Sterling, VA by Rick Davis A stacked field of 61 players came out for the Tiger Pool Tour, which held its ninth event at First Break Café in Sterling, VA, over the July 21-22 weekend. Top national players, previous event wi
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Daulton Tops Great Southern Billiard Tour
Daulton Tops Great Southern Billiard Tour Great Southern Billiard Tour by Rick Davis The Great Southern Billiard Tour pulled into Breakers in Knoxville, TN, where a 45-player field emerged to seek the title. Although many top players were in attendance it was tournament director
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Aramith launches a new dining room concept
Aramith Launches a New Dining Room Concept Know how to entertain When it comes to family home entertainment, the Fusion table has exactly what it needs to create those unique memorable moments to share with friends and family.  By integrating a quality pool table and a game table right in a des
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Tosado Takes It All
Tosado Takes It All Tri-State Tour / Parsippany, NJ by Rick Davis The Tri-State Tour held its annual invitational event over the July 8-9 weekend at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ, where the top players in each class faced off while the players for the year were recognized. After nearly 100 hours
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Blomdahl is King of Pool and Billiards in Korea
Blomdahl is King of Pool and Billiards in Korea Billiard News -  Torbjorn Blomdahl of Sweden, the current #1 ranked 3-Cushion player in the world, defeated Korea's number one Young Hwa Jeong in a contest of carom and pocket billiards. The two champions played a set of 3-
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2007 Philippines World Pool Championship
2007 Philippines World Pool Championship Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines Matchroom Sport can announce they will be changing the format for the opening round of the 2007 Philippines World Pool Championship. {mosimage}Double elimination play will be introduced for the first time in the nine year
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Johnson Commands Tiger Canadian Women's Tour Stop
Johnson Commands Tiger Canadian Women's Tour Stop Tiger Canadian Women’s Pool Tour / Burlington, ONT by Carolina Fernandez The Tiger Canadian Women's Pool Tour held its fourth event of the 2007 season July 15 at Bobby D’s Billiards & Grill in Burlington, Ontario.
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Sayginer Leads Carom Team in KIA Masters of the Trickshot
Sayginer Leads Carom Team in KIA Masters of the Trickshot Billiard News -  For the first time ever in billiards history, Pocket Billiards took on Carom Billiards in a team trickshot event. The Pocket Ball Team was captained by USA's famed Mike Massey while the Carom Team was
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2007 Junior National Artistic Pool Champions
2007 Junior National Artistic Pool Champions Maestros in Mankato The 15th Annual Junior National Artistic Pool competition took place July 12-13 concurrently with the BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships, held at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Once again, Tom “Dr. Cue” and Mart
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Billiard Education Foundation Awards Academic All-Americans
Billiard Education Foundation Awards Academic All-Americans It was a proud day for the sport of pocket billiards as 39 of the 136 junior players competing in the 2007 Junior National 9-Ball Championships were given the BEF Academic All-American award. Medals and Certificates of Achievement were pres
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Billiards by GamePuma
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Lloyd Scores Second Hunter Classics Tour Win
Lloyd Scores Second Hunter Classics Tour Win Hunter Classic Women’s Tour / Tulsa, OK by Rick Davis The Hunter Classics Tour held their sixth stop over the July 28-29 weekend where a talented 36-player field mixed things up at Magoo’s Billiards in Tulsa, OK. In th
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Nevel and Cole Rock the House
Nevel and Cole Rock the House Viking 9-Ball Tour / Atlanta, GA by Rick Davis The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour got back in action over the July 28-29 weekend, where 117 players entered the combined divisions at Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, GA. The open division was owned by Larry “The
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Kressel Crowned King in Virginia
Kressel Crowned King in Virginia 2007 Virginia State 9-Ball Championships / Richmond, VA Rarely do four-year-old tournaments have much tradition, but the Virginia State 9-Ball Championships, presented by 5 Hour Energy Drink, already has more than its share. From the handmade trophie
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Rocket Rodney Morris Named UPA Representative
Rocket Rodney Morris Named UPA Representative Phoenix, Arizona The United States Professional Poolplayers Association (UPA) recently made some administrative transitions to, in effect, renew the association and its presence in the pool community.  One of those positive changes
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Sayginer and Cha Shoot Down Massey and Sakai
Sayginer and Cha Shoot Down Massey and Sakai The KIA Motors Showdown, presented by Drgon Promotions, took place in Seoul, Korea to once and for all settle who ruled trickshots and all around play. Undisputed artistic carom champion Semih Sayginer would take on the winningest pool
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Tan and Joven Champs at KIA Motors Korea International Championships
Tan and Joven Champs at KIA Motors Korea International Championships Billiard Players from Japan, Philippines, USA, Hong Kong, Guam, and Korea joined the 4th Annual KIA Motors Korea International Championships. This event was originally the first ever international pocket billiards eve
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New Corporate Sponsorship for Season Three of the Canadian 9-Ball Tour
New Corporate Sponsorship for Season Three of the Canadian 9-Ball Tour Chapters Indigo and Cineplex Entertainment get behind billiards in Canada Oakville, ON, August 1, 2007 - Q Sport Media is pleased to announce that Chapters Indigo Bookstores and Cineplex Entertainment have joined forces
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WPBA US Open Brackets
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Directory: August 2007
(Published: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:21:01 -0400)
WPBA U.S. Open Crown up for Grabs
WPBA U.S. Open Crown up for Grabs U.S. Open 9-Ball / Lincoln City, RI by InsidePOOL Staff The Women’s Professional Billiards Association’s (WPBA) U.S. Open 9-Ball tournament kicked off today at Twin River in Lincoln City, RI. A full field of 64 competitors showed up to enter the fra
Directory: August 2007
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Asia-Pacific Pool Tour Announced
Asia-Pacific Pool Tour Announced Raya Sports of the Philippines has announced the 2008 Asia-Pacific Pool Tour. This WPA-sanctioned series will be exclusively played as 10-ball events and will begin with the Philippine 10-Ball Open, to be held at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila January 21-27, 2008
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WPBA US Open Field Narrowing at Twin River
WPBA US Open Field Narrowing at Twin River The winners’-side bracket has been whittled down to eight players at the WPBA’s U.S. Open, taking place at Twin River in Lincoln, RI. The one-loss side still has one round to go before the final eight players remaining draw to see who they play
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