Category: Features

Epic Battle of the Hall of Famers!

MT. PLEASANT, MI – The WPBA Masters at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort has now concluded, and the winner is none other than Ewa Mataya Laurance (right), defeating #2 ranked Allison Fisher (left) in an epic battle of two veteran champions!

BCA and WPBA Hall of Famer and former Grand Ledge, Michigan resident, Ewa Mataya Laurance took an early 2-1 lead in the short televised race to 7 against fellow BCA Hall of Famer, #2 ranked Allison Fisher. Ewa then extended the lead to 3-1, 4-1 and 5-1… And then Allison mounted a comeback!

Story & Photo by Ricky Bryant

Sunday January 23^rd, day three, of the 2012 Derby City Classic saw 312 players in the opening draw for One-Pocket.  Four days later on Thursday after 13 rounds and 503 matches the new champion would be crowned. The One-Pocket format is a race to three.  The final four in round 12 were Darren Appleton vs Joseph Gray and Efren Reyes vs Shane Van Boening.  Joseph Gray went the deepest into the tournament without a loss and suffered his lost to Efren Reyes in round 11. All Players going into round 12 were on one loss.

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Kentucky Landmark Presents 3-Cushion At Its Finest!!

On January 18, 2012 a talented field of thirty 3-Cushion Billiard players from across the United States converged on the beautiful and historic Pendennis Club in downtown Louisville.  For 4 years now Professor-Q-Ball Promotions / Paul Frankel has promoted / directed a USBA Qualifier to determine a select group of players that will earn free entry into the USBA National 3 Cushion Championship.  For 2012 these Nationals will take place from May 6 ““ 10 in Las Vegas, NV at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino.

Kicking off the festive Pendennis Club presentation of event activities was a special Artistic Pool performance by ESPN and World Masters Trick Shot Champion Tom “œDr. Cue” Rossman   Players, fans, and a host of valued Pendennis Club members / special guests enjoyed the entertaining and enlightening moments demonstrated on the pool table on Wednesday evening.

After the player’s meeting and draw on Thursday 5 flights of 6 players each approached the newly recovered tables with resolve and determination.  The 2 top players from each group would move on to the final rounds with 5 players in 2 separate flights.

After some amazing shot making performances in the prelims with several players scoring a high run of 7 (Mazin Shooni, Brian Haff, and Gilbert Najm) an elite group of 10 players emerged to start the final rounds on Saturday evening (See complete flight charts for all the players, including the 1^st and 2^nd place finisher in each bracket that made the final shootout).

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PENDENNIS CLUB

Jamey Gray (Cup V Overall Champion) With “œDr. Cue”

Dr. Cue Artistic Cup V, Artistic Lag II, Cue-Dean-“œE” III Make History!!

The 2011 Dr. Cue Classic “œArtistic” Cup V has etched its signature mark in billiard history once again.  25 of the world’s greatest Artistic Pool Playing Artists participated in this unique “œArtistic Pool” Professional Challenge at the beautiful Pockets Billiards in Crestwood, IL on December 8, 9, 10, and 11.  Jamey “œThe Sharpshooter” Gray from CT raced to the “œartistic” victory circle ““ taking home the first place guaranteed prize money, beautiful “œVictory” Cup trophy, and title honors!

LAS VEGAS, DECEMBER 2 — Renowned Trick Shot Champion, Stefano Pelinga, has just announced the start of a new organization to further promote pool.  Stefano and his friend, John Roarty, have worked for almost two years to accomplish their ambitious project.  Now, they are very excited to introduce this magnetic concept entitled Billiards Superstars Promotionsâ„¢ to the billiard and corporate world.

BSP has gathered some of the most talented, popular and accomplished billiard champions in the world.  Their titles and experience are endless.  All of them have been entertaining us for over a decade through the prestigious ESPN cameras and a host of worldwide media sources.  BSP’s goal is to export their talent outside the industry in an attempt to gain the same credibility, respect and financial backing that major sports have grown accustomed to for years.

Europe 11″“ 7 USA

Nick Van den Berg 2-6 Shane Van Boening
Darren Appleton 3-6 Johnny Archer
Niels Feijen 6-3 Rodney Morris

EUROPE has successfully defended the PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup following a convincing 11-7 victory over the USA at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It was Holland’s Niels Feijen, in his seventh Mosconi Cup, who downed the winning 9 ball which sparked mayhem as his team mates flooded the arena.

It also delivered Feijen the Most Valuable Player award, achieved for two singles and two doubles wins: “It got a bit shaky but they went in,” he said of his 6-3 victory over Rodney Morris to seal the Mosconi Cup.

Format and Schedule (21 matches, race to 6, alternate break, first Team to 11 points) The exact match schedule and rules will be determined nearer to the event. Shot Clock Rules Under the shot...