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.
BRUMBACK STILL THE BEST BANKER
Brumback repeats as bank champion at the derby city.
A field of 356 bankers started the event, with all the big names.
John Brumback came through the field as he beat; Shannon Daulton, Rafael Martinez, Efren Reyes, George Breedlove, Glen “œpiggy banks” Rogers, Shane Van Boening, Sy Brown, Baeu Runninger, Ed Deska, Scott Frost, and William Hash. It was no walk in the park for John, as he had to get by Efren Reyes twice in the semi’s and the finals.
Barry Behrman announces US Open changes
To my wonderful U.S. Open Players, the greatest fans on earth, as well as any future U.S. Open players from the U.S.A. and around the globe.
First of all, I would like to wish you all a happy and healthy new year. I have always been the type of person that shoots for the moon by promoting pool to the best of my ability. Promoting pool has always been my passion in life and I genuinely love the sport. I truly believe that pool players deserve the very best and should be compensated just as much, if not more than other athletes, such as bowlers. Many professional bowlers are making a great living. I believe that it is unfortunate that there are very few men and women pool players who are making a decent living by doing what they love, playing pool.
Over the past few years we have lost many great promoters, sponsors, and players who just cannot afford to support pool as they did in the past. I am writing this letter in order to apologize to several players, 4 to be exact, to whom I still owe money. It deeply saddens me that I have been unable to compensate them for their participation in the 2009 U.S. Open however, I guarantee that I will pay them, and I will not rest until I do. While shooting for the moon I managed to shoot myself in the foot.
The semi-final match play on Sunday, January 24 was poetry on green felt as the 10 final gladiators of 3 Cushion shifted gears into a focused high. 2 brackets of 5 players each produced 3 players from each for the final playoff matches. The top 4 players after the last ball stopped rolling received free entry to the USBA Nationals in Tacoma, WA February 17 ““ 21, 2010.
Professor-Q-Ball is proud to announce that Tom “Dr. Cue”® Rossman, ESPN & World Masters Trick Shot Champion, will be entertaining at the Pendennis Club the day before the USBA Qualifier starts. His exhibition will be on Thursday at 7:30PM on the 21st. You are welcome to attend and watch this unique show — relax and enjoy his unique “twist of humor” on the pool table.
Cash bar and food will be available.
Dress code will be enforced: Pants, shoes, collared shirt. No jeans, no T-shirts, no sneakers
3-Cushion USBA Regional Qualifier Event at Pendennis Club 218 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, Kentucky 40202
In preparation for the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship scheduled May 17-22, 2010, CueSports International (CSI) would like to announce nine qualifiers for the event will take place in the U.S and Canada.
The U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship will be held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada immediately following the World Pool Masters and in conjunction with the 34th Annual BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. It is also a recognized BCA point event and will feature the top men and women players from the U.S. and around the world.
Jan 13-17th, 2010
J.O.B Billiard Club Music City 9-Ball Open going strong for 22 years in Madison, TN. Located at 960 S. Gallatin Rd in Madison, TN
Midnight Madness was won by John Hennessee
Starting on the 14th
THIS EVENT WILL BEÂ LIVE STREAMED
and can be viewed right here
Americans Lead as Sixteen Winners Advance
by Cristina De La Garza
The sixteen winners still in contention for the Predator World Tour Spain event have earned free hotel and airfare for the next Predator World Tour event which is tentatively scheduled for Sao Paolo, Brazil in the summer of 2010. Eight countries will be represented in the final stage of the tournament that began in Lloret de Mar, Spain but the Americans out number them all. Six players will make the trip from the USA to the next event to fight for the title with players from Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Afghanistan, Mexico, Spain and the Philippines.
Scholarship Opportunities for High School Seniors
The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for the 2010 scholarship awards. The BEF Academic Scholarship Program is administered annually under the direction and guidance of the BEF Board of Trustees. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2010 and can be downloaded by going to the BEF website at www.BilliardEducation.org.
Seoul,Korea- Turkey’s Semih Sayginer led the underdog World Team to a thrilling 3cushion victory over Team Korea in a 5-4 finale. This Dragon Promotion event took place at Times Sqaure in Seoul. The events will air on XTM and CJ Media Channels and are sponsored by www.Whois.co.kr, Takini Cloth, Min Tables, Predator Cues, Poison Cues, and Times Square Seoul.
Team CSI ““ American Grand Masters Heads to the Heartland
CueSports International (CSI), in partnership with promoter Mark Cantrill, would like to announce that Team CSI ““ American Grand Masters is heading to the U.S. Midwest for the first leg of the Team CSI Tour.
The team is comprised of: BCA Hall of Fame inductee and 5 time U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion Earl “œThe Pearl” Strickland, 2009 Texas Open winner Charlie “œHillbilly” Bryant, 2006 U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion and 2009 Derby City Classic One Pocket winner John “œMr. 400″ Schmidt, and 2001 U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion Corey Deuel who has also served on the U.S. Mosconi Cup Team 6 times.
TEAM USA have won the PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup outright for the first time since 2005 as they took the required two points on Sunday to defeat defending champions Europe by a four point margin.
