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| Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for July/August |
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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 |
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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Vonage To Sponsor Billiards IPT World Open |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| World Open 8-Ball Championship Kicks off Tomorrow |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| World Open 8-Ball Championship Begins |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| First Round at World Open Billiards Tournament Finishes Up |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| Whitewashes Continue in the Second Round of Billiards Tournament |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Second Round Complete at Billiards Tournament |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| Third Round of Billiards Tournament Running Smoothly |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| Fourth Round of Billiards Tournament to Begin |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| Jones Defeats Hohmann in Fourth Round of IPT World Open 8-Ball Championship |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| Final Round of Billiard Tournament to Begin |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| Hohmann Ousted from Billiards IPT World Open 8-Ball Championship |
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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, |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| Day One Finished, 60 Advance in Billiards Tournament |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Tom Storm Disqualified from Billiards Tournament |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| First-Match Nerves Don’t Matter At All |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Another Disqualification Mars Second Round of Billiards Tournament |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Strickland Incurs Fine, Morris Runs Six Racks in Billiards Tournament |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Strickland Undefeated But Depressed |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| World Open Entering Fourth Round |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Europeans Going Strong Through Round Four of Billiards Tournament |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Mike “The Mouth” Presents a Math Problem |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Strickland Defeats Ouschan at IPT World Open |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| Second Day Complete at World Open Billiards Tournament |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| 120 Return for Round 2 in Billiards Tournament |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Filipinos and Ladies Turn in a Few Losses at IPT Billiards Tournament |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:11:48 -0400) |
| Sometimes Perfect Isn’t Enough in Pool |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| USA Going Strong in Second Round of the IPT Billiards Torunament |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Boys Meet Girls at IPT Billiards Tournament |
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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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| Directory: September 2006 |
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| Fourth Round Looms Ahead at IPT Billiard Tournament |
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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 |
| Author: Pool Billiard News |
| Directory: September 2006 |
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