MR. TRICK SHOTS
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, November 17, 2012 — Stefano Pelinga, a 5-time World Champion in Artistic Pool, has been inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.
December 19, 2012 (Englewood, CO): The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) announces its 25th Annual Junior National 9-Ball Championships to be held July 26-29, 2013 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This special anniversary event will be hosted alongside the CueSports International (CSI) annual amateur and professional events.
Pedro Piedrabuena demonstrated his incredible billiard skills as he cruised to another victory going undefeated in the USBA Tour Open Tournament At Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA.
After winning his flight in the prelimaries going 5-0, he proceeded to rack up the same undefeated record in the semi-final flight. Then, in the last two matches in head-to-head competition he bested his long-standing rival Hugo Patino 30-13 in 18 innings (1.667) followed by his ultimate win against Luis Avila 35-26 in 21 innings (1.667.)
Nikos Ekonomopoulos 3-5 Dennis Hatch
Niels Feijen 1-5 Johnny Archer
Darren Appleton 1-5 Shane Van Boening
Chris Melling 5-2 Brandon Shuff
Nick Van Den Berg 5-2 Mike Dechaine
EUROPE HAVE retained the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup, defeating the USA 11-9 in front of a packed York Hall to make it three wins in row in the annual transatlantic team tussle. It was Holland’s Nick van den Berg who dropped the final 9 ball of the four day event to spark wild scenes of celebration.
Jeremy Jones took the inaugural Space City Open One Pocket division by storm, decimating a plethora of world-class players including Justin Hall in the final match, 4-2. In the Open 9-ball division.
Charlie Bryant secured a tight victory over U.S Open Champion, Corey Deuel, 9-7, while WPBA Touring Pro Vivian Villarreal went undefeated in the Ladies 9-ball division.
WPA World Artistic Pool Championship Joins CSI at the Rio in July 2013 CueSports International, Henderson, Nevada (December 11, 2012) – CueSports International (CSI) is proud to announce the 2013 WPA World Artistic Pool...
Europe supershow puts Cup in sight
Europe 9 ““ 6 USA
Van Den Berg & Ekonomopoulos 5-4 Dechaine & Shuff
Nick Van Den Berg 4-5 Johnny Archer
Ekonomopoulos & Feijen 5-4 Hatch & Dechaine
Chris Melling 5-2 Brandon Shuff
Darren Appleton 5-0 Shane Van Boening
December 5, 2012 (Englewood, CO): Matches continue at the 21st annual WPA World Junior & Wheelchair 9-Ball Championships. The North American juniors took a hit yesterday, losing half their contingency. US players April Larson, Brendan Crockett, Brady Behrman, along with Canadian players Charles Guimont and Cody Ward all took early exits but not without putting up some good fights.
See the link starting about minute 43 and follow for about 17 minutes. Shots #18 and #21 are particularly special.
 3-Cushion Billiard Tour “œShot-Contest”
The Rack in Memphis,Tn held there 4th Shot Contest with 6 pool players that signed in and willing to test their skills at the game of 3-Cushion Billiards. As the event date was set for Sunday at 1:00pm, on November 4th 2012, players had a full month to practice the shots. Entry Fee was only $15, plus Jerry Ramey owner of The Rack also included in a free lunch for the players.
Jason Evans, Bob Hunt, Don Cho, Jerry Ramey, Paul Dodge, Josh Gilmore
The saga of the Hurricane Sandy Tri-State is completed. Since October 28th,when hurricane Sandy struck, the Gotham City Billiards’ B/D Tri-State Tour event sat on hold awaiting the its conclusion.
What Would a Sucker Do? (Part 4) You have stripes here. You each only have one ball left and the 8-ball. Your opponents ball, the solid, is sitting in the jaws and is directly...
