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Men’s On-Line Billiard Magazine February / March, 2009
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Bustamante Sizzles For Dinner at Hennessy’sin Predator Challenge Match #2
Chicago, IL - Predator Challenge Match Series continued in the Chica-go area with Hennessy’s Fine Dining hosting the trio of champions Mika Immonen,Charlie Wil-liams, and Francisco Bustamante. Thus far Immonen had the lead with an undefeated night the day before at Pres-sure Billiards in Chicago with Williams in second with one win and Busta-mante winless.
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General Program Outline:You get to and back home from the Boot Camp at Art of Billiards, 4251 SW 13th St., Gainesville, Florida 32608, and we’ll provide all the rest in first class style for only $895. This fee includes your hotel, meals, sessions and more.Day 1 12:00 check-in with special welcome lunch. Opening session on Mastering Cue Ball Control, Kicking & Banking Systems plus The G.A.M.E and L.I.F.E. System Foundation ends at 9:00PM. Day 2 Starts at 9:00AM and will end at 9:00PM. Sessions include Mastering Artistic Pool, Offense & Defensive Pool Systems, BIG SURPRISES, plus creating your G.A.M.E and L.I.F.E. System. Day 3 - 9:00AM to 4:00PM Work Out Includes Strategies for Winning Against Any Level Player, the Secret to Locking-In Your Mental Focus, plus a Blow Your Mind Finale that will take the cake.
Limited Enrollment, by Lottery Selection. You will be notified if your name has been drawn to attend. Please register for the Lottery Pull by writing to:
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Poison Cues presents the Pro Pool Charity Challenge in Austin, TX. Professional players will team up for a night of challenge matches to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. The challenge will begin at 7:00pm on Monday, February 16th at G-Cue Billiards in Austin, TX. The event will feature two WPBA pros, Sarah Rousey and Heather Pulford, as well as Shane VanBoening and James Davis, Sr., both of which are former Texas Open 9-ball Champions. Rousey, a resident of Bloomington, IL, had a recent top 3 finish at the WPBA Tour Championships in Florida. She finished the 2008 season ranked 12th on the WPBA points list. Her opponent, Heather Pul-ford, also a regular on the WPBA tour, will be competing for her hometown crowd as G-Cue Billiards is her home poolhall. VanBoening and James Davis, Sr. have played against each other several times over the past year at various tournaments around Texas, beginning with the Texas Open where VanBoening eventually captured the title. Spectators will get to see a re-match of the Houston Open finals where Davis defeated VanBoening. Proceeds raised will benefit the American Diabetes Association, a charity that is of special importance to Sarah Rousey. At the age of 10, Sarah was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. “Having something wrong with you at a young age really scares other kids. I got to be the butt of the joke or people thought they could catch Diabetes by being around me. All of this fueled me to play pool” Sarah said. “When I was 20, I had a serious low blood sugar scare which landed me in the hospital. I decided it was time to get an insulin pump. When I made this decision I told myself it was time to be an advocate and not be ashamed. I started educating people rather than hiding. It’s amazing how understanding people can be when you just let them in.” A special thanks to Poison Cues for their support and contribution of cues and products to be raffled at the event. For more information contact Cristina De La Garza at (512) 799-9675 or [email protected].
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REGISTRATION FEE—$200 Shane VanBoening & Sarah Rousey have designed a pool school that will include many topics that are crucial to taking your game to the next level. This is not a clinic that will re-teach you how to grip your cue and pocket balls. This clinic will work with the skills you already have and help you perfect the small things that make a huge difference in winning matches. Each clinic will include up to 10 students. Each student will receive an autographed photo of Shane & Sarah.
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Broumpton Ultimate KF Cue Tour Open Winner Ultimate Billiards in Ft Pierce, FL hosted their first ever KF event and another record-breaking field turned out. The $1,700 added event attracted 112 entrants over the 2 days. The $1000 added Open event kicked off with 47 players, and Rich-ard Broumpton doing all the damage. Broumpton went through to the finals undefeated with wins over Johnny Reaves 7-5, Javier Chirino 7-2, Cal Mcgann 7-3, Doug Johnson 7-3, and Curtis Kelley 7-3, putting him up against Eddie Cabrea for the hot seat match. Cabrea was also having a break-out event, beating several of the top players in the field, including wins over Han Berber 7-5, Gail Grecar 7-1, and Bill Dunsmore to put him up against Broumpton for the hotseat match.
Broumpton--1st Place
This match proved to be a tight affair, with Broump-ton edging a 7-4 win to take the hotseat. He would now wait the winner of the one loss side where Josh Lewis was a man on a mission. Lewis had lost his first round match to Prescott Buckwold 7-4, then went on to record 9 very impressive wins beating the likes of Han Berber 7-6, Mike Deste-fano 7-3, Doug Johnson 7-3, Tony Crosby 7-4, Bill Dunsmore 7-5, Curtis Kelley 7-6 and Eddie Cabrea to put himself in the final, leaving Eddie Cabrea with a fine 3rd place finish.
The Finals was all Broumpton. Broumpton had re-cently switched to the new line of Concept Cues, which tour director Tony Crosby and billiard pro Corey Deuel have been developing, It proved to be the right Concept for Broumpton, as he dominated a one sided final besting Lewis 9-2 in the single race final and take his first KF Cue Tour win with the $800 winners purse.
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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2009 BCA EXPO – BCA Members Receive Free Admission –
Broomfield, Colo. – February 10, 2009 – The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) has launched registration for the 26th edition of the International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo in Las Vegas, June 25-27, 2009.
Registrants can take advantage of three easy ways to register for the 2009 BCA Expo:• Go to www.bcaexpo.com, click on the red registration button and follow the simple online registration process.• Go to www.bcaexpo.com, click on Attendee Registration, download the registration form and fax it to 708.226.1310 or mail it to William T. Glasgow, 10729 163rd Place, Orland Park, IL 60467.• Call the BCA to request a registration form at 303.243.5070, extension 23.
Further, the BCA has extended the window for its members to receive free registration for the BCA Expo until April 30, 2009.
BCA Enhances www.bcaexpo.com
The BCA has also enhanced www.bcaexpo.com in an effort to provide attendees and exhibitors a single source for information on the 2009 BCA Expo and facilitate a smooth planning process. In addition to general information such as attendee registration details, exhibitor marketing options, schedule of events, seminar details and hotel information, www.bcaexpo.com has been improved to provide additional useful information including:
• FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) with answers to commonly asked operational, marketing and administra-tive questions surrounding the Expo.• Interactive Floor Plan offering a real-time view of the exhibit hall, including exhibitor contact information, listing of their products and services and Web site.• Marketing Tool Box with tips and links for exhibitors to maximize the return on their Expo investment.Business of Billiards Seminar Series
The BCA is also pleased to announce the topics for the 2009 Business of Billiards Seminar Series. On this year’s slate of seminars is an in-depth look into what today’s youth think about the game of pool. During this session, participants will learn from first-hand interviews with teenagers what attracts the attention of kids (video games, other sports) and how this will impact efforts to create the next generation of customers, as well as participate in an interactive discussion on what can be done to promote the game of pool to today’s youth.
The Business of Billiards Seminar Series will also include an exploration into the pool table shopping experience from the vantage point of the potential customer. Secret shoppers will give seminar attendees first-hand insights into their opinions about product selection, customer service, salesperson knowledge and more. Participants will leave this session with a clear understanding on how what the customer expects and requires during the pool table shopping process.
In addition, a three-part series, “Making Money in a Tough Economy,” will round out the series. Additional details
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ACA Hall of Fame Inductees The “Hall of Fame Award” is presented to those cuemakers who have distinguished themselves by advancing the art of cuemaking either by innovations in the cuemaking process or by producing an out-standing quality cue over the years.
Previous inductees into the ACA Hall of Fame include George Balabushka, Herman Rambow, Burton Spain, Ernie Gutierrez, Harvey Martin, Gus Szamboti, Frank Paradise, Eugene and Ilona Balmer, Dan Janes, Jerry Franklin, and Bill Schick.
The 2009 recipient of this prestigious award is Richard Black of Humble, Texas. Richard began mak-ing cues in 1974 and continues to the present day. He is recognized in the industry for the complexity of his designs and his years of experience in producing beautiful, high quality cues.
The 2009 “Cuemaker of the Year Award” recipient is Tim Scruggs of Baltimore, Maryland. Tim began making cues with Joss in 1972, and formed his own company in 1978. He has been recognized as one of Amer-ica’s premier cuemakers ever since. Additionally, Tim is one of the charter members of the American CueMakers Association.
These awards will be presented on Saturday, March 21, at the annual ACA Awards Banquet at this year’s Allen Hopkin’s Super Billiards Expo at the Valley Forge Convention Center in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
Also presented at this ceremony will be the annual “Cue of the Year Award” which will be voted upon by this year’s attendees at the Expo.
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The Blatt Billiards Predator 9-Ball Tour opened up the 2009 season at Raxx Pool Room in West Hempstead, NY with 70 players vying for the top prize. Top players in attendance included Jeremy Sossei, Oscar Bonilla, Ignacio Chavez, Fran Crimi, Empire State Champion Marc “Spain” Vidal, Liz Ford, Sean “Alaska” Morgan, Bobby Blackmore & Tony Robles.
Day one had its share of surprising matches and stand out players. Tour owner Tony Robles start-ed out strong with wins over Thomas Wan 8-4 & Marc Vidal 8-3 but ran into trouble against Jeremy Sossei, losing 8-5. Robles fought back through the one-loss side until he ran into Oscar Bonilla, losing 9-7 and finishing 7th/8th.
Chavez Dominates Predator TourLiz Ford started the Predator tour season in winning fashion. Liz won highest finishing female, easily finishing 3 rounds higher than any of the other ten females in the event. But this wasn’t enough for the WPBA pro as she fought hard at the end of day one defeating Pete Tascarella Sr. 7-4 to return for day two action to play Pete Tascarella Jr., the son in the family of cue makers. Pete Jr. couldn’t tame Miss Ford either and lost to her 9-6. Liz continued to play strong against Jeremy Sossei keeping it close in the beginning, but Jeremy took control of the match at 3-3 and never looked back. Ford lost 9-4 to Sossei, finishing 9th–12th.
Other standout players included John Alicea, who continues to push and test many of the tours top players. On day one, John scored big wins over Victor Nau 8-4 and Jeremy Sossei 9-5.
Day two saw John struggle and lose to Mhet Ver-gara 9-2 and Oscar Bonilla 9-5 leaving Alicea to settle for 5th/6th. Our other 5th/6th finisher was Jerry Tarantola who came out swinging on day one. With his monster break on his side, Tarantola easily defeated Jonathan Trager 8-0, Caroline Pao 8-3, and Pete Tascarella Jr. 8-2. Tarantola looked good playing Bobby Blackmore on day two with a 9-7 win but hit a wall name Ignacio Chavez, los-ing 9-2. Tarantola seemed to lose his steam and became another Sossei victim finishing with a 9-5 loss.
Mhet Vergara had his best Predator 9-Ball tour-nament ever staying undefeated on day one with wins over “the other” Allison Fischer, Andrew Kane, Chris Laz, and Lionel Rivera . On day two, Vergara continued to have success with a close call against Holden Chin winning 9-8 & John Alicea 9-2. Vergara then took on Ignacio Chavez for the hot seat. Ignacio played incredible pool this tour-nament with convincing wins over Dave Danchak 8-3, Steve Wright 8-5, Sean “Alaska” Morgan 8-5, Mike Fingers 9-2, & Jerry Tarantola 9-2. In the hot seat match, Chavez was the clear winner defeating Vergara 9-4.
Oscar Bonilla had a long road to the final three. He started out strong defeating Justin Muller 8-4 and
Rob Omen 8-0, but lost to Holden Chin on the hill. On the one-loss side, Bonilla fought back defeatingThomas Wan 7-2, Lionel Rivera 9-5, Mike Fingers 9-2, Tony Robles 9-7, John Alicea 9-5 and made Jeremy Sossei settle for 4th place with a 9-5 win.
Semi-final action saw Bonilla and the recently de-feated Vergara battle for a chance at Chavez in the finals. Vergara appeared focused but tight during the match against Bonilla. Bonilla capitalized on the tension and defeated Vergara 9-4 for a chance at Chavez in the finals.
The final was all Chavez. The rested Chavez seemed calm and poised throughout the match and dominated Bonilla. The final race to 11 seemed one-sided as Chavez was beating Bonilla 9-4. Bo-nilla mounted a comeback closing the gap 10-7, but Chavez put an end to Bonilla’s run and finished the set winning the tournament with an 11-7 final score.
The tour also started an amateur event on Sundays for B-D players. Players that played in the Open event on Sat. got a lower entry fee in the event which includes bonus points for the player of the year standings. Of the 26 players, Romeo Singh and Jose Soto ended up in the finals. In the end, Soto took the 1st place prize, defeating Singh 7- 4.
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They came from all over to play in this great event that has been going on for 25 years right here in Memphis, TN. New owner Jerry Ramey, and tourna-ment director Mark Dionne were very pleased when a full field of 128 players showed up on Friday.
The tournament got underway on Friday night right after the Calcutta and continued into the late hours on Sunday morning. Entry fee was $25, Race to 7, Ladies get 2 games, played on 9 foot Diamond tables.
The semi finals match was slow and dragging until rack 11, where Adam Wilson from Muscle Shoals, AL heated up the table with a strong run out, following a scratch on the break by Jerry Slivka from Pittsburgh, PA bringing the match to 6-5, Slivka leading. Wilson with a dry break in rack 12, left a clear contact to the one ball, but seeing a tough run out, Slivka plays a strong safe, leaving a table length kick from the short rail that Wilson couldn’t get out of. With ball in hand Slivka anticipates a slim one-nine combination and gets it, bringing the match to 7-5 for the win.
In the finals it was Justin Sanders from Jackson, Tn wins the toss and sinks 2 balls on the break but pins the cue ball behind the eight, with no easy shot on the one ball. Sanders jumps over the eight ball, con-tacting the one, nearly scoring in the corner pocket. Slivka returns for a strong run on the first rack, but struggled a bit on the second, giving Sanders a few swings back at the table, only to turn it back over for Slivka to win rack two and run rack three perfectly.
Sanders seemed to be coming back after winning rack 5 but found his seat again when he jumped the cue ball off the table on the break for rack 7, bringing Slivka back for yet another great out, bringing the score to 5-2, Slivka leading.
Slivka took rack 6 quickly with the 9 on the snap, but the luck didn’t carry as the cue ball found a pocket on rack 7, bringing Sanders back for a decent run, until he missed a tough table length shot to cut the 6 ball in corner pocket. When it was all over it was Jerry Slivka taking home the Super Bowl 2009 brag-ging rights and $1,500.00 in cash.
Payouts paid out 16 places and with the Calcutta paid out over $11,000. If you ever passing thru Memphis stop in at The Rack, you will like the action 24/7.
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Billiard Education Foundation2009 ScholarshipsHigh School Seniors Apply Now - Deadline Approaching
The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is pleased to an-nounce that they are accepting applications for the 2009 scholarship awards. The BEF Academic Scholarship Pro-gram is administered annually under the direction and guidance of the BEF Board of Trustees. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 16, 2009 and can be downloaded by going to the BEF website at www.Bil-liardEducation.org .
The BEF Academic Scholarship Program is divided into two categories: Excellence in Education scholarship (one $5,000 scholarship awarded over a two-year term) and Aiming for Higher Education scholarships (seven individ-ual scholarships at $1,000 each). The objective of the BEF Academic Scholarship Program is to grant scholarships to high school seniors who have benefited from the sport of billiards and are pursuing a college education.
Prospects must adhere to the followingscholarship criteria:
1) hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale); 2) must have an ACT score of at least 23 or SAT combined score (critical reading + math) of 1050 or higher; 3) submit a 500-1000 word essay on how billiards has been an integral part of their life; 4) must be accepted to an accredited undergraduate aca-demic program by June 1, 2009; 5) must attend an accredited undergraduate institution and carry at least 12 hours per semester.
BEF scholarships are made possible through donations. If you would like to become a donor and make a difference in the growth of billiard programs for our youth, please con-tact the BEF office at 303.926.1039 or [email protected] .
The Billiard Education Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization committed to furthering the standard of excellence and leadership within the billiard community by engaging in activities related to the educa-tion and cultural advancement of tomorrow’s leaders.
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PRESENTSTOURNAMENTS ALL 3 DAYS
February 20th – 21st – 22nd - 2009Friday Night – 9 Ball – Race to 5 - $300 Added
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Saturday – 8Ball – Race to 4 - $300 AddedSign-up –1pm– Calcutta – 2pm
Mini Tournament Saturday night!
Sunday – 10 Ball – Race to 6 - $400 AddedSign-up – 1pm – Calcutta – 2pm
$5.00 Dollar Minimum Calcutta BidEntry Fee For Each Event:
Pre-Paid Entry $25.00 + $10 Green Fee Per EventDay of the event - Men $30.00 + $10.00 Green Fee
Women & Juniors (under18) $15.00 + $10.00 Green FeeField Limited to 64 Players For Each Event
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Playing billiards is an extremely popular pastime, both in America and abroad. Although the game has been with us for a very long time, there has been an incredible resurgence in interest surrounding the game in recent years. The pool halls of today are markedly dif-ferent from those of yesteryear, due mainly to the increasing popu-larity of the game.
Pool players today demand a different sort of pool hall. Gone are the days of smoky pool halls filled with shady characters and shifty crooks. The pool hall owners of today are making valiant efforts to meet the needs of their new found customers. The billiard aficio-nados of today have a higher set of expectations, and many pool hall owners have made great strides to get with the times. It is not uncommon to find a restaurant or a martini bar inside the modern pool hall.
Slate is one such example. After receiving a much-anticipated reno-vation back in 2000, it has become one of the hottest pool spots in New York City. With over 16,000 square feet of space on two floors, Slate is one of the most unique and exciting places in the city. It boasts a massive 54 foot glass bar, a full service restaurant, 30 championship pool tables, a stellar sound system, and a collec-tion of plasma TV’s placed throughout the venue. It also has an incredible glass staircase in the shape of a pool triangle. Believe the hype; Slate is the place to be and be seen.
The Continental Modern Pool Lounge is another fine establishment. It is located in Arlington, Virginia and is quite possibly the funkiest billiard room in America. This venue is the perfect combination of fun and sportsmanship. The décor speaks volumes about the type of establishment they are trying to operate. It is very much a 70’s inspired spot, reminiscent of The Jetsons or something to that ef-fect. This pool hall is, without a doubt, a flashback from way back.
There are three main things that separate a good pool hall from a great pool hall; respect for the game, quality equipment, and stylish décor. Shakespeare’s Pub and Billiard Room in Denver, Colorado is without a doubt, a great pool hall. They have an excellent menu, a fine selection of ale and lager, and some of the best equipment and players in America. It is not uncommon to discover some of the best and brightest players playing alongside relative beginners. Shakespeare’s is considered one of America’s top pool spots, even garnering a recent mention in USA Today. If you are ever in Denver, be sure to drop in for a game and a pint.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------About the Author: Nathaniel Jacobson is an avid pool player who is actively trying to master his game. When not practicing his shots or trying to stay on top of the latest industry news, he writes for pooltablesandbilliardsgames.com - an excellent online resource for information about Pool Tables, Billiard Rooms, and Quality Pool Cue
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Auburn’s Kimberlee Hole had a great time compet-ing for money and prizes on the set of ‘Wheel of Fortune.’
She won $8,750 for her efforts.
Once the large camera focused squarely on her pensive face, Kimberlee Hole had trouble coming up with a quick response under the bright, warm lights of the big stage. “I don’t known what happened,” Hole said of her experience as a contestant on the television game show hit, “Wheel of Fortune”.
“I just froze. That’s all I can say. ” For the 41-year-old Auburn woman, spinning the famous “Wheel” is more difficult than it appears on commercial TV. Hole, however, conquered her brief camera shy-ness, relaxed and eventually cashed in. She won two tossup rounds, solved the final puzzle and left the Culver City, Calif., studio with $8,750 (before taxes) – the most cash won among the three con-testants vying for top prizes on the show. Her 15 minutes of national game show fame were filmed back on Nov. 21. It aired for the first time this past Tuesday night on KOMO 4. Hole’s husband, Duane, and two sisters accompa-nied her to Southern California. They joined the live audience as Hole stepped on stage for the taping of the episode.
“I was ecstatic to see it on TV (for the first time),” said Hole, a mother of one son, Connor, 17, and a lifelong Auburn-Kent resident. “I enjoyed the expe-rience. It was a lot of fun.” Hole, a medical assistant by day, has fun with games in her leisure time.
She is pretty good with a cue stick, especially when it comes to serious 9-ball. While Hole is consid-ered an amateur, she has qualified to play against the pros on regional and national women’s billiard tours.
Hole, a Kent-Meridian High School graduate, is a longtime fan of the “Wheel of Fortune”. She made it to the show after surviving a long process of auditions. She entered her name on a card when the “Wheel Mobile” came to the nearby Emerald Queen Casino in Fife. Her name was drawn from a large, spinning wheel. She passed her early auditions, including one that involved about 130 other prospects in a regional tryout at Seattle. The judges liked her stage presence and delivery. She ultimately got the final call to appear in Culver City. Filming took all day, Hole said, but it was an inter-esting and worthwhile process between brushes of makeup from the stage crew and timed applause from the audience. About the only thing that caught Hole by surprise was the tiny Vanna White, the game show’s letter-turning assistant, who took time to greet each con-testant before the filming.“She was a bean pole, paper thin,” Hole said. “I couldn’t believe how skinny she was. ”“But Vanna was great, a sweetheart. Everybody was great, and (host) Pat (Sajak) was funny. ” Hole wasn’t disappointed she didn’t win an exclu-sive trip to Europe or Canada, as her competitors did. She just wanted the cash for two reasons. “I’m going to pay off bills and go on a family vaca-tion in April (to Mexico), ” she said.Whenever she sees the show on TV, Hole now can pass on her cameo experience to inquisitive family and friends. “I’m sure the story will get more elaborate as time goes by, ” she said.
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Mika “The Iceman” Immonen Cools ItChicago, IL - Poison Cues Challenge Match Series i Chicago started off with stop #1 at Pressure Billiards. Dragon Promotions with host Wahib Merchant presented pool champions Mika Immonen, Francisco Bustamante, and Charlie Williams to Chicago fans for a night of billiard fun and education.
The trio of champions started with a free one hour clinic teaching fans special tips on draw shots, drills, speed control, kicking, and the break. The room was packed with fans squeezing next to each other to get a glimpse of the instruction by some of pool’s great-est. Next a limited nine spots for VIPs were all sold out to challenge the pros in a race to 5 games play-ing 9-Ball. Although nobody could upset the champi-ons, many won their share of games and excitement with one fortunate fan winning a new jump cue for winning four games, more than any other amateur.
Bustamante, Owner Merchant, Immonen, & WilliamsAll photos courtesy of Zarah Delrosario Bustamante helps fans learn during the free clinic
In the main event, Lucasi 10-Ball Classic Champ & Predator Rep Williams took on Mezz Cues Rep & US Open Champion Immonen first in a race to 5 10-Ball match. Immonen took a 3-1 lead before Williams mounted a comeback to tie at 4-4. A missed 3ball by Mika gave Charlie a chance for an out and he ran down with two balls left. Unfortu-nately he missed position on the 8-Ball with the 10-Ball nearby, and gave Immonen the 5-4 win.
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“The most enjoyable thing about teaching people is seeing them improve and the pleasure they get from it. “ said Tony. Tony has many people come to him for lessons - from beginners to Pro’s. Some of the more recent top pro players include Ladies’ number 3 ranked player Monica Webb, Ladies’ number 7 ranked Helena Thornfelt, and Richey Orem, who just won the Reno Open Championships. These are just some of Tony’s satisfied students.
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Pro DiesLAKE PLACID - She went from being a professional bowler to the first female in North America to be trained as a diesel fuel injection technician. Betty Dooley Nieman, 81, was born in Maspeth, N.Y. She and her husband Max, who she married in 1946, found their way to Miami in 1953 where they set up Atlantic Diesel Inc. In between hours with Max in the shop, Betty pursued a career with Brunswick and was a professional bowler and a member of “The Floridians.” As one of five best female bowlers in the country, the team travelled the world competing in women’s leagues as well as mens’ leagues. Brunswick seized the opportunity to upscale their billiards games and hired Betty to travel the coun-try as they closed down pool halls and re-opened billiards in bowling alleys. Spending time in Chica-go under the tutelage of Willy Masconi, she turned professional in the late ’50s. Travelling with Mas-coni, Betty continued the circuit with Masconi as a professional bowling and billiard player represent-ing Brunswick until 1965. Upon completion of diesel fuel injection schooling in 1967, she began working alongside Max in Mi-ami and then again when they moved to Lake Plac-id in 1971. Even after Max’s death in 2000, Betty continued the business with the help of the late Jerry Eichhorn until the doors were closed in 2005. Betty became a member of the Eastern Star in Iowa when she was just 19. She retained active mem-bership for more than 50 years, and wore proudly her 50-year pin. She was a member of First Pres-byterian Church in Miami and First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid. Betty died Jan. 28, 2009. She is survived by her devoted friend, Georgina Eichhorn, Georgie’s daughter Lorri Eichhorn, and sister, Martha Sievers.
From A BarnTo A Billiard Table
Local business turns old wooden building into a pool table
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Don’t burn that old barn. Truckee’s Brown Chicken Log Works just might have a use for it.
The local furniture maker specializes in creating handcrafted wood luxuries such as pool tables out of reclaimed wood from old structures. For the last month Brown Chicken owner Mark Bjornson has been painstakingly creating one of these pool ta-bles from 19th century Pennsylvanian White Oak barn posts he milled to size outside his Prosser workshop. By using wood chunks that highlight the axe-hewn character of the farmers who originally milled them and finishing touches such as Buffalo Nickel rail sights, Bjornson’s finished product blends the look of yesteryear with modern day construction tech-niques.
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Ozone Billiards Sponsors ACUI 2009National Collegiate 9-Ball Championship
Ozone Billiards has been committed to supporting the bil-liards industry and youth education, regardless of the eco-nomic climate. Ozone Billiards has recently committed to becoming the presenting sponsor for the Association of College Unions International’s 2009 National Colligate 9-Ball Championship.
By sponsoring this event, Ozone Billiards is helping bil-liard players from more than 600 colleges and universities participate in regional and national tournaments. Students will have a chance to become tournament champions and possibly to receive one the five different scholarships that will be awarded as a result of this sponsorship. “Once we heard that ACUI needed a sponsor, we felt it was our responsibility to support them as one of the leaders in the billiards industry,” Ozone Billiards President Shawn Gargano stated. “We believe that these young adults are not only the future for billiards, but also the future of our country. Through our sponsorship, we are able to foster in them a passion for billiards while helping them to continue their education.” During the last two weekends in February, ACUI will hold regional recreation tournaments featuring 9-ball billiards in 14 locations throughout the United States. Participants in the national tournament must first compete in these quali-fying events. Specific dates and details about eligibility and registration can be found at www.acui.org/programs/student . ACUI collegiate championship tournaments are designed to contribute to the social, physical, mental, and emotional development of students and professionals. ACUI further promotes its core value of community through its recre-ation and leisure activities program. To learn more about the ACUI visit, www.acui.org .
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As the 2009/10 Season of the Viking Tour gets ready to kick off it’s only natural that we look back and take stock of how the Viking Tour did in it’s 07/08 season. As most business were cutting back and citing declines in revenues due to reces-sionary reasons we are pleasantly surprised to say the Viking Tour had it’s best season ever for our players, sponsors and room owners alike in the 15 year history of the tour.
During the past tour season the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour added $154,500 in cash prizes to the tour event prize funds and an additional $5,000 in Vi-king Cues were given away as prizes to junior play-ers that participated in the events. With the added monies and the tournament prize funds combined the tour gave away over 1/2 million dollars in cash prizes to our members last season.
The tour was originally scheduled to only have 91 events but added an additional 53 events to its roster midway through the season. Prior to last years record breaking season the highest record of events the Viking Tour ever held in a single season was 93. Last season was a 65% increase in events from the prior record.
Viking Tour Director, Mike Janis stated. “Our re-cord breaking year is due mainly to our sponsors. They put their faith in us and donated well over $300,000 in products to the tour that we passed on to our host locations and that’s what gave us the ability to do 144 events and promote our sport so effectively.” The tour was also able to attract additional outside industry sponsors to the events (Roaring Lion Energy Drink, Miller Lite, Motel 6 and Studio 6) added to the success for our location owners and players.
Additional factors played into the tours success last year.
Early in the season the tour saw a major increase in amateur player participation. This increase led the tour to expand the amateur division and add an amateur-advanced division along with its open di-vision which accounted for the increase in events. Along with this change the tours host locations and the tour saw an increase in sales revenues of 70% compared to same sales data from previous years. Percentage wise, the amateur divisions accounted for 49% of all participants and of sales while the open division declined to 36%. 10% Woman and 5% junior players accounted for the rest.
“The increase in participation, sponsorship prod-ucts and sales at the events thrilled the owners of the host locations last season.”, stated Viking Tour Co-Director Terrie Janis. She added, “Before Mike and I could pack up the tour and head out the door the location owners were already scheduling their next events with us. It was amazing!”
Every Viking Tour location last season received double the money added to their event in products from the Viking Tour sponsors. This in itself made the events virtually free for each host location and helps to explain their excitement.
The 2009/10 season is already looking to be an-other banner year for the tour.
Sponsorship is up. Products given to the host loca-tions for hosting Viking Tour events from the tours sponsors already exceed an amazing 200% over the cost of hosting an event. In the first quarter of the season the tour is expanding into Virginia, Missouri and SE Florida. To top it off the tour has already completely booked all but two possible weekends through June of 2009 and already has events waiting to be scheduled through 2010.
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About Mike (babyface) Gulyassy…..
Mike (baby face) Gulyassy originally from the Ohio area started playing pool at the young age of 14 with determination and practice Mike continued his career to become a professional player. Mike’s accomplishments include winning the Title of the BCA’s Amateur 8-Ball Championship, he played on the Masconi Cup team two years in a row (1995 &1996) and became the reigning Back-Pocket 9-Ball Champion in 1995. These are just a few of the long list of accomplishments in Mike Gulyassy vast career.
Mike has spent his life dedicated to the sport he loves so much and this dedications as well as years of playing experience has led him to be ranked as one of the leaders in cue making and repair industry. Mike owns Babys Pro Shop and is based out of Greenville, S.C. Babys Pro Shop specializes in custom cues and cue repairs. And with years of experience they know how to baby your cue and give you a strong, smooth shaft to help maintain your stroke.
So if your shaft needs some babying and you want your shaft to be treated special that means Babys Pro Shop is the only place to go. Babys knows how to treat your shaft with the care and attention it desires.
Now that we have babied your shaft and smoothed it out to perfection how do you plan on keeping the slick, smooth feeling you get every time you stroke your shaft? Because as any player will tell you, there is nothing like feeling a smooth, slick, straight shaft as it slides through your hand with every stroke you make. Let me suggest Gulyassys’ new shaft coating it will make playing with your shaft a whole new experience. Conatct Mike for more information.
Mike Gulyassys’ latest accomplishment is the design and development of “The ARSENAL” this is an all inclusive playing, jump/break cue with two different length jump handles that give you the option of a longer or shorter jump handle. So whether your just knocking balls around or going for the strong, hard break The ARSENAL has got you covered. The ARSENAL comes packaged in its own sleekly designed carrying case with a quick-release joint that makes changing which shaft or butt you want to play with as easy 1-2-3 .
The ARSENAL break shaft never needs a tip and we all know there is nothing like having a hard, strong tip that is going to last a lifetime. The ARSENAL playing shaft comes with one of the best tips on earth a Moori tip.
The ARSENAL is designed to make it possible for everyone from the novice to the pro player to have the equipment they need to be able to play, break and jump with the best of players.
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About Viking CueIn the early 60’s Viking Cue Mfg., Inc. founder Gordon Hart began making two-piece pool cues in the basement of his poolroom in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Gordon traveled to various tournaments to sell his cues. In a short period of time, Viking cues became popular with many of the top players. Viking was incorporated in 1965. By the late 1960s, Gordon spent more time making cues, so he sold the poolroom and moved the cue business to its present location in Madison, Wisconsin. He expanded production capabilities and began selling cues throughout the United States and abroad.
Viking grew steadily through the 1970s and early 1980s. At that time, Gordon’s children, Robin, Barry and Darcy became involved with the business. Then in 1986 the major motion picture, The Color of Money, was released and created a boom in the billiard industry. Sales of Viking cues skyrocketed, and the company experienced phenomenal growth as a result.
As the 1980s came to a close, Gordon began updating machinery and investing in state-of-the-art equipment to ensure a quality product. Promotional efforts increased with an extensive advertising and public relations program coordinated by Gordon’s wife, Nancy, which helped make Viking a household name. Vikings efforts coupled with significant product quality enhancements, positioned the company as a leader in the billiard industry.
By the mid-1990s, Viking hired a full sales staff to handle the needs of their constantly growing list of distributors and dealers throughout the world. At the same time, Robin and Barry took over the day-to-day operations, and granddaughter Shawna became involved with the company. Nancy was very active in the Billiard Congress of America in the 1990’s, serving on its board of directors. Years earlier, she served on the board of the Billiard & Bowling Institute of America, and was their First Female President. In 1994, Gordon was honored with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cue Makers Association.
Viking is known for its generous support of various tournaments and organizations including Nationally televised events, the Viking Nine Ball Tour, Super Billiards Expo, VNEA, BCA League and National Wheelchair Poolplayer Association Inc.
In the 2000’s, Barry became active in the Billiard Congress of America, serving on its board of directors. Grandson Justin joined Viking to continue the tradition of the family business.
As one of the oldest manufacturers of cues in America, Viking has the strictest quality control in the industry. The continual upgrading of machinery and superior technology is what makes Viking the top cue manufacturer in the industry. Viking lives up to the expectations of the millions of current and future owners of the most critical tool for your game.
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Did you know when you are making that all important break the cue ball is traveling from 0 to 20 mph (Avg.) in a fraction of a second causing an impact temperature of up to 482 degrees F. I bet you didn’t know your break was that strong. I just have to say that is pretty impressive big boy. That massive strength you put into your break overtime leaves burn spots on the balls causing them not to fit into the rack as tight as they should. Maybe the next time you are having a difficult time getting that tight rack try switching out your balls.
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I have been playing pool for almost 1 year now. I must be good at it because all the guys at the pool room stop and watch me play.Every time I bend over and shoot I can hear all the guys in the pool room say:WOW, NICE SHOT and they are always excited when I ask them to play with me.
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Place one ball on the foot spot (8-ball) and another on the headspot (9-ball). Place a third ball in the dead center of the table. Last, place the cue-ball anywhere on the straight line that allows you to pocket the center ball in a corner pocket and either follow or draw for postion on the next ball. You can shoot one rack of balls to follow to cue ball position A for the 8-ball, and another rack of balls to draw to cue ball position B for position on the 9-ball.
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Just as some patterns show up on the table more often than others, so do some players show up at tournaments more often than others. For example, you’ll walk into a tavern and see players you saw at another tavern tournament, or someone who played in a league you played in. Just as you have to leaarn how to play patterns, you have to learn how to play those players.
Now what I mean by this is you should learn these players weaknesses in their game as well as their strengths. You do not have to be playing a player to learn this, just watch him/her shooting in between your matches.
Here are some weaknesses I look for in a player:1. Can he/she shoot over a ball well?2. Can he/she make shots when the cue is frozen to the rail?3. Can he/she play combinations?4. Can he/she bank?5. Can he/she make long shots?6. Can he/she make rail shots?
Now here’s where this information can come into play to your advantage. In a game of 8-ball, let’s say you have decided to play safe. You’re on the eight and your opponent has six or seven balls left on the table. You’re going to have to let him/her see some kind of shot. Let him see a bank shot if he’s weak in his banks, or a tough combination if he struggles in that area. Leave him frozen to the rail if you haven’t seen him make a shot like that since dinosaurs were roam-ing around.
Here’s another example of a time to consider his weak point. You are considering taking a tough shot. Your chance of making this shot are 50/50. Think where the cue ball will end up if you miss. If it happens to leave your opponent on a shot he is weak in, then I would try to make the shot. If it leaves him an easy out, then I would be thinking a lot harder about my option to play safe.
When some players find your weakness and use it against you and it costs you a tournament practice that part of your game until you’ve mastered it. Then the next time he plays you that way, you’ll walk up to the table with confidence, fire the shot in, sending your opponent to the losers bracket.
Practice Breeds KnowledgeKnowledge Breeds ConfidenceConfidence Breeds Victory
Article Originally Published in The Tournament Guide Vol. II Issue 8–October 10th 1993 See Ya’ Next Timeby Fast Eddie(A.O.P. Club)
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Welcome to the Universal Pool League! Over the years of playing professional billiards tournaments around the world and watching closely how things are done, I thought there must be a better way!
The Universal Pool League is the answer! A place where average players can interact with the pros, get tips, lessons, chat, qualify for pro events, and get on the right track to being the best pool player you can be! Our board of top touring professionals has worked hard to come up with the best handicap system pool has ever seen!
Players are able to post scores online so they can see their handicap improve immediately! Teams are ranked by their margin of victory or number of balls made for the team. This helps eliminate sandbagging because every ball counts for the team! Players are encour-aged to get their handicap as high as possible to qualify for other events!
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Corey Deuel (born on November 20, 1977, in Santa Barbara, California) is an American pool player from West Jefferson, Ohio. Nicknamed “The Prince of Pool,” at the age of 14, Deuel began playing pool at Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, before taking to the road in his teen years. He is an accomplished tournament professional, hav-ing won the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship in 2001, as well as many other major titles.
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Watch out artistic pool masters there is a young trick shot artist that is going to give everyone a run for the money. Introducing, in case you haven’t already heard of him, Steve Markle a talented young 17 year old Trick Shot Artist. He spends the majority of his time practicing an perfecting his shots. Some of the shots he performs are extremely amazing and would be difficult for the most seasoned pro. At such a young age he has won the respect of many of the masters in the sport of trick shot bil-liards.
Steve lives in Bensalem, PA and has been playing pool since the age of 8. Steve made his profession-al debut in September 2008 when competed in the Comet Billiards Classic where he was given the nickname “Triple C” by Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman. Triple C stands for cool, calm, and collective.
Steve competes in pro events held all through out the country. He has recently been promoting his trick shot skills for exhibitions and shows. His website contains shots of the month with explanations for each shot. He has just completed his compilation video and it is featured here on Maxim Billiards. Make sure to watch it and visit Steve’s Website.
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