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| Tony Tames the Lion at the World Pool Masters |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Ching-Shun Yang |
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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, |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Nick Van den Berg |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Efren Reyes |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| The 13th Annual International Challenge of Champions |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Horsfall Defeats Souquet |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Peach Falls to Bustamante |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Earl Advances in the International Challenge of Champions |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Efren Closes Day 1 of the International Challenge of Champions |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Horsfall Advances to the Finals |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Bustamante Beats Reyes in the Semis |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Bustamante Crowned International Champion |
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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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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| The Show Goes on in the Big Apple |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Sandia Casino to Host WPBA US Open 9-Ball Championship |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Ask Allison |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Tough Rolls |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Performance |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| PRO POOL WORKOUT 21 |
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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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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Foot Alignment |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Micro Bridging |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Enhance Your Game |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| The Myth of the Tangent Line Part I |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| PRO POOL WORKOUT 22 |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Changing Your Tip |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| It’s All About the Snapage |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Foot Alignment Part 2 of 5 |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Zigzigs and Zigzags |
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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 |
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| Directory: January 2006 |
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| Prepare for Your Next Tournament |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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| The Buss Stop |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: January 2006 |
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