Author: Paul

Frederick Mali Honored with
Billiard Congress of America 2009 President’s Award
Broomfield, Colo. – February 8, 2010 – Each year the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President’s Award.  This year the BCA has chosen to recognize Frederick Mali.  Mali, who passed away at the age of 76 in 2007, was the president and CEO of The Henry W.T. Mali & Co., Inc. (Mali Cloth), the oldest continuously family-run company in New York City, founded in 1826.

Denver, Colorado February 2, 2010: WPBA Touring Professional Melissa Little competed in the 12^th Annual Derby City Classic held January 21^st-30^th, 2010 in Louisville, KY. Melissa finished in the 4^th round of the banks with 353 players, 2^nd round of the 1-Pocket event with 290 players, and finished in the 4^th round of the 9-Ball event with 257 players. Melissa secured the title with four total wins, placing 1^st in the Woman’s All-Around and Dawn Fox secured the runner up spot with 2-wins to her belt.

Players of the Decade

Efren “œThe Magician” Reyes, who amassed nearly $1.7 million in prize money, and Allison Fisher, who won 27 Women’s Professional Billiard Association Classic Tour titles, were named Player of the Decade by the United States Billiard Media Association, the USBMA announced today.

Reyes Relentless in FatBoy Challenge

The second annual FatBoy 10-Ball Challenge crowned a new champion, “œThe Magician” Efren Reyes. Reyes went undefeated in the 16 player $5,000 added invitational event. The format was single-elimination, $500 entry, race-to-15 10-ball.