Category: Features

Karen Corr Earns Enshrinement in Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame

Broomfield, Colo., July 19, 2012 “” The United States Billiard Media Association today announced that Karen Corr will be inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame in 2012.

In 1998, when Corr moved to United States and traded snooker for American 9-ball she attacked the Women’s Professional Billiard Association Classic Tour with precision shooting and unbreakable concentration. Corr’s quick rise to the top and her consistent dominance on American soil has earned her the only spot in this year’s BCA Hall of Fame class.

2012 BEF Junior National Champions Crowned

2012 BEF Junior National Champions Crowned

Shuffett, Miller, Hampton and Larson Triumph

The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) crowned four winners in the 24th Annual BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships. Nearly 130 junior pocket billiard players from 28 states gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Romine’s High Pockets on July 11th -15th. Players took aim to win a title, scholarships, prizes and an entry into the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) World Junior 9-Ball Championships.

BCA SUMMIT 2012

 

Wednesday, July 18 – Friday, July 20, 2012 at the Renaissance Chicago / Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center.

Opening the show with the Ribbon Cutting

Efren Reyes in His First Predator World Tournament of 14.1

Queens, New York – Finally! The Magician will weave his magic for the very first time in a world competition for straight pool. 14.1 fans will be going crazy to see Efren showing his cue ball mastery in the ultimate game of patterns and control. Reyes can be seen at the Predator 72nd World Tournament starting on July 29th – August 3rd, 2012 at Carom Cafe in New York City.

(BEF) Junior National 9-Ball Championships

The 24th Annual Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) Junior National 9-Ball Championships is currently underway at Romine’s High Pockets in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Junior billiard athletes, ages 8 ““ 18 years old, traveled from 28 states to participate in this prestigious event.

OB Cues Official Cue of the 2012 Yalin Women’s World 10-Ball Championship

Manila, Philippines- The all-American made cue company will join Asia table giant Yalin Billiards, Aramith Balls, and TV network broadcasters ABS-CBN and ESPN Star Sports. This year’s edition will take place August 20th-24th once again at Robinson’s Galleria Mall, which has now become synonymous for creating the dynamic atmosphere of the coveted championship. Robinson’s Galleria is connected to the host hotel Crowne Plaza Galleria. An elite 48 world class pros and international women superstars will attend the event to fight it out. With the one goal in mind: to become the World Champion of 10-Ball.

Lone Star event at Bogies Billiards in Houston, TX

Photo left to right: Bill Fain, Sonny Demetro, Kim White, Charlie Bryant, James Baraks

Demetro and Bryant Go Undefeated

There were 72 players at this past weekend’s Lone Star 9-Ball Event held July 7th-8th, 2012 at Bogies Billiards & Sports Bar in Houston, with Open and Amateur division entries totaling 106.

CHINESE-TAIPEI ALL THE WAY

(Beijing, China)–Joy riding a powerful wave that had been building steadily all week, the four member Chinese-Taipei pool team cruised to an emphatic 4-0 finals victory over Japan, to lay claim to the 2012 World Pool Team Championship in the Beijing suburb of Tongzhou.

 

TAP LLC, Corporate, would like to recognize as our June Licensee of the month

 TAP LLC, Corporate, would like to recognize as our June Licensee of the month, Dawn Fanty.  Dawn Fanty is the licensee for Allegheny and Washington counties, Three Rivers TAP League (PA.).  She has been a licensee for a and a half years and a avid pool player for 10 years. Dawn’s love of pool and people has enabled her to grow her league from 14 to nearly 50 teams.

Frédéric Caudron climbs on a golden cloud by Frits BAKKER

MARXUQUERA – Frédéric Caudron was already the number one in the world ranking, after the Juanjo Trilles Challenge he is now the undisputed best player in the world. The Belgian today, on the final day of the battle in Marxuquera (Spain) on a golden clowd: he defeated the reigning world champion, Dick Jaspers, in a 600 points marathon match: 600-501 in 274 innings (averaging 2.190/1.828)

 

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