Author: Paul
Frédéric Caudron climbs on a golden cloud by Frits BAKKER
MARXUQUERA – Frédéric Caudron was already the number one in the world ranking, after the Juanjo Trilles Challenge he is now the undisputed best player in the world. The Belgian today, on the final day of the battle in Marxuquera (Spain) on a golden clowd: he defeated the reigning world champion, Dick Jaspers, in a 600 points marathon match: 600-501 in 274 innings (averaging 2.190/1.828)
IN A LEGENDARY EPIC THRILLER, DARREN “DYNAMITE” APPLETON WINS THE WORLD 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH A 13-12 VICTORY OVER LEE HE WEN
Photos courtesy Vinod DivaKaran, Doha Stadium Sports Weekly
(Doha, Qatar)–In one of the most thrilling and surreal finals ever witnessed in pool history, England’s Darren Appleton won the 2012 World 9-ball Championship, barely beating China’s Lee He Wen, 13-12 in front of hundreds of stunned fans inside Doha’s Al Sadd Sports Club.
Nine Ball Cheers – 9-Ball Vegas Masters State Champions
Nine Ball Cheers – 9-Ball Vegas Masters State Champions
Donna Schwitters, Captain – Alfonso “AC” Contreras, Jan Schwitters, Danny Valdez, Hal Robertson and John McCarthy
Congratulations “œNine-Ball Cheers,” the 2012 9-Ball State Champions. The team took first place in the 3rd annual Vegas Masters 9-Ball State Championship & National Qualifier tournament held June 23 & 24 at Mickey’s Cues & Brews. They went undefeated with an outstanding finish, winning the match against team “œWhatever,” 3 to 0 in the finals.
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Worldstraightpool.com 2012 Re-Launch!!
Queens, New York -Â The Official Website of the Predator World Tournament of 14.1 is now updated and running for the 2012 event! Fans and players alike can checkout www.Worldstraightpool.com for exclusive interviews with the pro stars, and all the latest and even archive news of the World Tournament. The site will cover the biggest straight pool tournament in the world at the Dragon Promotions & Dr.Michael Fedak produced event. It all takes place on July 29th – August 3rd,2012 at Carom Cafe in New York City.
THE DRAMA OF 9-BALL 32 PLAYERS ADVANCE TO THE KNOCKOUT STAGE AS CLIFFHANGERS ABOUND AT THE WORLD 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN QATAR
THE DRAMA OF 9-BALL
32 PLAYERS ADVANCE TO THE KNOCKOUT STAGE AS CLIFFHANGERS ABOUND AT THE WORLD 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN QATAR
By Ted Lerner
With 17 Filipinos in the field of 128 players, including the legendary Efren Reyes, and Francisco Bustamante, the venue is never short of large and vocal crowds of Filipino overseas workers and this certainly spices up the already pressure filled atmosphere. They came out in force today as the winners of each group faced off for a quick chance out of the danger zone of the group stage and into the final 64, including Reyes who played in the first session.
FU AND FISHER TO BATTLE FOR GLORY CLASSIC CLASH OF EAST AND WEST FOR THE 2012 WOMEN’S WORLD 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Shenyang, China)–It’ll be a high quality battle of east vs. west as China’s Fu Xiaofang will meet Great Britain’s Kelly Fisher in the finals of the 2012 Women’s World 9-ball Championship.
The race to 11, alternate break showdown will take place at 7pm local time(GMT + 7).
Now is the time to sign up!
CHAMPIONS BREAK FOR THE FINISH LINE
FU XIAOFANG, TSAI PEI CHEN, LUI SHASHA AND KELLY FISHER REACH THE SEMI FINALS OF THE WOMEN’S WORLD 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
By Ted Lerner
STARS RISE, A BIG STAR FALLS AT WOMEN’S WORLD 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Ga Young Kim
HAVING WON THREE IN A ROW, CHINESE WOMEN LOOK TO DOMINATE YET AGAIN IN SHENYANG, CHINA
With short races to 7 racks, the world’s best pool talent on hand, and the pressure of a world title at stake, pool fans have come to expect plenty of upsets in the opening stages of world championships.
But for Chinese 9-ball fans, Monday produced one of the biggest downers imaginable as China’s wildly popular Pan Xiaoting lost twice on the very first day of the 2012 Women’s World 9-ball Championship and was sent packing from the 64 player field.
It is in this atmosphere that the other big names in the women’s game will have to contend. Hall of Famer Allison Fisher, World Ten Ball Champion Kelly Fisher, and two time US Open Champion Ga Young Kim are all big time stars in their own right in China. But the home team seems to carry a massive advantage on Chinese soil. The numbers certainly speak for themselves. Over half the field of 64 players entered in this year’s championship is from China.
MAGIC MOMENT WITH 16 BALLS
One of the most amazing and brainstorming entertainment concepts ever created is The Magic Moment by Paul “Professor – Q – Ball” Frankel from Memphis, TN.
CSI Lifts Ban on Phenolic Tips on Break Cues
Las Vegas, NV. – June 13, 2012 – The “2012 – 2014 Official Rules of the BCA Pool League” was released June 1, 2012, the beginning of the new BCAPL and USAPL league year. The most noted change for the newly released publication is the lifting of the restriction on the use of the phenolic tips on break cues. Below is the newly added language in the 2012-2014 edition, quoted from section 9d of the Equipment Specifications section:
“The cue tip must be composed of leather, fibrous, or pliable material.”
2012 BEF JUNIOR NATIONALS HEADS TO WISCONSIN
The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is pleased to announce that Romine High Pockets in Greenfield, Wisconsin will host the 24th Annual BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships on July 11 -15, 2012. The stage...
A/D 9 Ball Tri-State Tournament held at Gotham City Billiards Brooklyn, N.Y
left to right: 1st place Brendon Hallock; 2nd place Sam Hoffman; right sponsor Bill Hoffman. Left most 2nd Place Mike Harrington; 1st place – Richard Ng; owner Isabel Buckley. Richard Ng wins his A/D...