Author: Paul
Hugo Patino 2009 USBA National Winner
Hugo Patino is the 2009 USBA National Champion!!!
The USBA 2009 National 3-Cushion Championship was underway with a field of 42 players from all over the country at Carom Café Billiards in Flushing, NY from February 18-22, 2009.
The tournament was played on 10 Verhoeven billiard tables, all outfitted for the tournament with fresh 300 Rapide billiard cloths, generously donated by Iwan Simonis, Inc. Also, Saluc, the manufacturer of Aramith Billiard Balls, donated 15 sets of Super Aramith Pro-Cup Carom Billiard Balls featuring spots on each of the yellow and white cue balls, allowing the spectators to more easily see the spin on the balls as the top 3-cushion players in the United States demonstrated their ability to make the balls dance wondrously at times.
Dominating Mei Captures 2009 USSA National Snooker TourӬStop #4 Title at The Embassy Billiards Club
Runner-up Paul Kimura (L) and Champion Yi Fei Mei (R)
The United States Snooker Association (USSA) continues to rejuvenate snooker in the United States in 2009 with its inaugural USSA National Snooker Tour, and the fourth stop on the Tour at Embassy Billiards Club – directed by USSA director Richard Ham – in San Gabriel, CA, February 17-19, enjoyed a full 12-player field. With a handicap system applied for this particular event, four round-robin preliminary flights determined the eight players for the final rounds. Each player received or gave a “start”, based on his handicap (example: a player with a “-26” gave a six point start to a player with a “-20” each frame of their match). Ye Fei Mei of San Gabriel, CA was the highest-handicapped player (-38) and thus considered the strongest player in the field based on past history. The preliminary round featured 2-frame matches among each opponent, for a total of four frames played per player within each flight:”¨”¨[Numbers indicate win/loss record in frames in prelims]
Billiard Congress of America and CueSports International, L.L.C., Reach Settlement Agreement
Billiard Congress of America and CueSports International, L.L.C., Reach Settlement Agreement
Broomfield, Colo. ““ February 20, 2009 ““ The Billiard Congress of America (“œBCA”)
and CueSports International, L.L.C. (“œCSI”), the operator of the BCA Pool League,
have entered into a settlement agreement resulting in the dismissal of the lawsuit
between them, which had been pending in the United States District Court in
Colorado. By entering into the settlement agreement, neither party admitted any
wrongdoing. The parties have agreed that CSI may continue to use the service
marks “œBCA Pool League” and “œBCAPL” in conjunction with pool leagues operated by
it. Further, the parties agreed that CSI will not have the right to utilize the name
and service marks “œBilliard Congress of America,” “œBCA” or any of BCA’s other
marks. All other terms of the settlement agreement are confidential.
Shuff Claims National Championship Series 8-Ball Title
1st Brandon Shuff
The inaugural National Championship Series 8-Ball event took place February 13-15 at the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas, NV. 56 hopefuls arrived for their shot at the cash prize and opportunity to represent the U.S. in the World 8-Ball Championships in Dubai. This tournament was not open to the public. Players competed in qualifiers held across the country over the past few months for their chance to participate. Qualifiers were held up until the weekend prior, in attempt to fill the 64-player field.
Hugo Patino 2009 USBA National Winner
Hugo is the Proud Winner of the 2009 USBA 3-Cushion Nationals
In the play off match Hugo plays brilliantly and wins 50 to 48 in 44 inngings.
2009 USBA National Semi-Final Results
The semi final matches started right on schedule with the 20 players remaining after the qualification rounds. Each match presented the finest in 3- cushion poise and skill being demonstrated.
The 13th annual Jay Swanson Memorial Tournament
The 13th annual Jay Swanson Memorial Tournament (“œSwanee”) was held February 7-8, 2009 at Hollywood Billiards in Hollywood, California with a total prize fund of $16,600.
Hollywood Billiards is a nice room with a great atmosphere. The spacious billiard room has 28 Gold Crown III tables, is two levels with an open area upstairs which overlooks the action happening downstairs. The lower level tables have tight pockets and the upper level tables have larger drop pockets.
2009 USBA National Qualification Results
After 2 days of sterling play, 20 players from the original field of 42 made it to 4 flights of 5 players each for the semi final rounds. Event highlights from the qualification rounds revealed 6 players with perfect 6-0 records ““ Pedro Piedrabuena, Mazin Shooni, Michael Kang, Felipe Razon, Sonny Cho, and defending champion, Miguel Torres. The balance of the semi-final field demonstrated great resolve on the road to the championship finals.
The USBA 2009 National 3-Cushion Championships is now underway
The USBA 2009 National 3-Cushion Championships is now underway with a field of 42 players from all over the country at Carom Café Billiards in Flushing, NY.
Defending National Champion ““ Miguel Torres”¨2008 Runner-up ““ Pedro Piedrabuena along with Mazin Shooni, Sonny Cho, Hugo Patino and Michael Kang are the six seeded players.
Format in the Prielims will be six flights of 7 players. Race to 25, with 3 top players of each flight advancing along with the 2 top 4th place winners making it 20 players in the semi-finals.
Derby CIty Classic 2009
Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, a new venue for the DCC, hosted the eleventh Annual Derby City Classic. The annual convention has been in existence since 1997. Diamond Billiard Products, manufacturer of Diamond-brand pool tables, the official table of the US Open Nine-ball Championship, is the title sponsor, and the lead tournament promoter is Greg Sullivan. Over $100,000 is added to the tournament payouts. During the eight-day-long convention, competition is held in three major disciplines, bank pool, nine-ball, and one-pocket. A Master of the Table title is awarded each year to an individual player who participates in all three disciplines, and is determined by an ascending point scale and high quality of play, with a prize of $25,000.
World Pool Masters and International 10-Ball Championships Set to Rock the Riviera
The BCA Pool League is proud to announce the return of two of the most prestigious professional events to the Riviera Hotel and Casino May 2009. The 17th Party Poker.net World Pool Masters and the 9th Annual Predator 10-Ball Championship will be in the Royale Pavilion once again along side the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships.
NCS Welcomes OB Cues and Hustlin USA Clothing Company
NCS Welcomes OB Cues and Hustlin USA Clothing Company CueSports International (CSI) proudly announces the addition of OB Cues and Hustlin USA Clothing Company as sponsors of the 2009 National Championship Series (NCS). The...
The Blatt Billiards Predator 9-Ball Tour
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 “œSpain” Vidal, Liz Ford, Sean “œAlaska” Morgan, Bobby Blackmore & Tony Robles.
