Author: Paul
Javier Teran Wins at College Billiards-USBA Tour
There were 40 players from different states across the country as well as from Mexico and Ecuador. In all, there were at least 15 players that have established averages of at least 1.000 and only 10 players would be able to qualify into the finals. That’s how tough the field was. There were also some upsets which changed the outcome dramatically.
OB Cues Welcomes Its Newest Team Member – Grace Nakamura!
OB Cues Welcomes Its Newest Team Member – Grace Nakamura!
Rubilen Amit Crowned JBETpoker.net Women’s World 10-Ball Champion
Rubilen Amit Crowned JBETpoker.net Women’s World 10-Ball Champion
Manila, Philippines- The Philippines can now claim to be a force in women’s pool as well as men’s, now that Filipina Rubilen Amit has captured the JBETpoker.net Women’s World 10-Ball Championship. After 5 days of hard fought play with 48 women from around the world, the dust settled with only Amit standing.
LONE STAR BILLIARDS TOUR
LONE STAR BILLIARDS TOUR
Charlie “œHillbilly” Bryant again on top of the hill
On the weekend of June 6 and 7, Casper’s Billiards in San Leon, Texas celebrated its first anniversary by hosting the fourth stop on the 2009 Lone Star Billiards Tour. This event drew a strong field of 51 players, including touring professionals Charlie Bryant, Jeremy Jones, and Cliff Joyner, and an international champion from Jordan, Zaid Thweib. Other pre-tournament favorites included regional standouts: Sylver Ochoa, Raul Escobedo, Lanny Herrin, Dennis Strickland, Manuel Ayala, and Ernesto Bayaua.
2009 Diamond WSP Dechain Wins
2009 Diamond WSP Dechain Wins
PHOENIX, AZ (June , 2009) – Dechain defeats Hohmann for first major title. In two hard fought matches Hohmann won the first set of two in a double-elimination format.
Surprise Final Four: Summary of JBETpoker.net Women’s World 10-Ball Championship
Surprise Final Four: Summary of JBETpoker.net Women’s World 10-Ball Championship
By Sally Lee
Manila, Philippines- The event has winded down to the final 4 players of the original 48 women that began at the JBETpoker.net Women’s World 10-Ball Championship . The final four countries represented will be Japan, Taiwan, Austria, and surprise entrant Philippines. Below is a highlight re-cap leading up.
Kiss Back Shot
This is a shot you want to learn. It’s not as hard as it looks. Set up as in diagram. Try it and you would want to show all your friends. Hitting the white...
John Alicea Wins His First Predator Tour Stop at Master Billiards
L-R Jose Cruz 2nd Place & John Alicea 1st Place
On May 30-31, the Predator 9-ball Tour took over Master Billiards in Queens, NY, for tour stop #7, their third ABCD event of the season. This event attracted 60 of the best amateurs from around the New York area, such as John Alicea, Michael Yednak, Dan Cintron, Jose Cruz, and Jay Chiu.
McDermott Cues to be Official Cue of 2009 Diamond WSP
McDermott Cues Signs On As Official Cue of WSP
PHOENIX, AZ (May 28, 2009) – Leading into the 2009 Diamond World Summit of Pool event to be held at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 3-6, 2009, the United States Professional Poolplayers Association has found that many of the top industry leaders are stepping up to the plate to headline as sponsors of the tournament.
Allison Fisher Leads World Team To Victory Over Powerhouse Korea
Allison Fisher Leads World Team To Victory Over Powerhouse Korea
Bucheon, Korea- The 3rd Annual Korea vs World Team took place again at La Festa Shopping Mall featuring some of the brightest stars of billiards today. Making her debut appearance in Korea, Allison Fisher made a huge impact on this year’s outcome.
Bar Box 8-Ball
Bar Box 8-Ball
By: Marty Kaczmarowski, APA 7
End of game or middle game strategy: take away a blocked pocket with a combination and put your ball in front of the pocket. This leaves you with a “œduck” and your opponent with a headache.
