World Team Billiard Championship Announced

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American Grand Masters Heads to the Heartland

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WPA To Conduct World 9-Ball Championship in 2010

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Shlemperis Slays Holiday Tri-State Field

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U.S. Qualifiers Gear Up for the World Stage

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Richko and Crosby Take Down KF Billiard Fields

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Archer Takes Over Number One Spot on BCA Rankings

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Runnels Double-Dips Daiber

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Runnels on a Roll

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McGee Fends Off Champion for GSBT Victory

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Dunklin Downs Lucasi Billiard Competition

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Archer Captures Turning Stone Classic XIV

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Cintron Cashes at Tri-State Billiards Event

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Familiar Faces Continue at Turning Stone Billiards Event

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Major Players Ousted at Turning Stone Billiards Event

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Full Field Vies for Turning Stone Billiard Title

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Jeanette Lee Appears on American Chopper

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Wilkie Wins Predator Billiard Tour Finale

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Pendley Racks Up Another Billiards Tour Victory

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Kaufman Clips Hovick for Lucasi Billiards Title

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Bryant Claims First Lone Star Billiards Championship Title

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C³ Sports Marketing Announces Launch

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Team USA Wins Mosconi Cup 11-7

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Big Bubba Batting 1000 on Jacoby Tour

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Bannon Bests Barbara on Tri-State Tour

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Team USA Needs Two For Mosconi Cup Glory

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Team USA Increases Lead to 7-2

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Team USA Dominates Europe at Mosconi Cup

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Wilk Dominates on Dominiak Tour

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December 2009 Issue of Billiards Magazine Available for Free

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Hunter Bags Billiard Congress of Wisconsin Trophy

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The Black Widow Invades Park Avenue Billiards

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World Pool-Billiard Association Holds General Assembly in Manila

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Fisher Wins KwikFire Stop

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Lil D Big Winner in Mobile

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Predator 10-Ball World Tour Announces Two Qualifiers for 2010 Spain Event

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DeBreo Undeterred by Competition

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Reyes, Amit Snare World Billiards Mixed Doubles Crown for Phillipines

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Testa Takes Top Honors at Drexeline Billiards

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Viking Cue Olhausen Billiards Classic Tour Announced

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Piazza Captures Turkey Billiards Shootout

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Billiards World Mourns Loss of Richard Sweet

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Win a Trip to the Mosconi Cup

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The Big Tuna Surfaces in Louisville

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Belanger Pulls Off Explosive Billiards Win

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Birthday Billiard Win for Morrison

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Charity Billiards Event Organized To Benefit 3-Year-Old

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Immonen Wins World Ten Ball Championship

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Down to Four at WPA World Ten Ball Championship

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Field Cut in Half at World Ten Ball Championship

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Day Two at the World Ten Ball Championships

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Russell Rules Viking’s Rocky Mount Stop

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Day One of the World 10-Ball Championships

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Second Leg of Predator 10-Ball Tour

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Carter Wins Again on BCW Tour

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Albrecht Aces Lucasi Billiard Tour

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Strickland in the House on OB Cues Tour

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Rozonewski Skates to First Place

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A Win for Wilder on Lucasi Tour

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Putnam Takes DMIRO Billiard Stop

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Shuffett Shoots to Win

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Seaver Sweeps Flamingo Tour Finale

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Hatch Crowned Ocean State Billiards Champion

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Everton Excels Through Adversity

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Ochoa Takes Parker’s Billiards

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Monday Unstoppable at Jacoby Event

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Liu Shasha Crowned New Women’s World 9-Ball Champion

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Field Reduced to Final Four in China

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Day Two of the Kappa 2009 Women’s World 9-Ball Championship

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2009 Dr. Cue Classic Artistic Cup III

2009 Dr. Cue Classic Artistic Cup III & Cue-Dean-E Search Finals This Weekend
Dr. Cue and Promotions is pleased to present the Dr. Cue Classic Artistic Cup III November 20-22 at The Bank Shot Bar and Grill in Laurel, MD. This is the final tour stop of the Dr. Cue Classic Artistic “Sport and Show” Tour [...] http://bit.ly/7bNNU

Relive Recent Mosconi Drama in Three Minutes

Relive Recent Mosconi Drama in Three Minutes
The Mosconi Cup is Just Three Weeks Away
MATCHROOM SPORT can announce the release of their 2009 PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup promotional film which is now on the home page of www.matchroompool.com
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Kitto Comes in First on Lucasi Tour

Kitto Comes in First on Lucasi Tour
Lucasi Hybrid All-American Tour / Dubuque, IA
by InsidePOOL Staff
The Lucasi Hybrid All-American Tour traveled to Dubuque, IA, November 14 to at Bulldog Billiards, where Scott Kitto was crowned the winner.  The $500-added event featured 22 players in a double-elimination 8-ball format on 7-foot bar boxes. 
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Opening Day at the Kappa 2009 Women’s World 9-Ball Championship

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It’s the Hatchetman for Team USA

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The Scorpion Scores Mizerak Championship Title

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Ouschan Aces WPBA Tour Championship

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Wilkie Wins Big on Joss 9-Ball Tour

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Pan Advances to Women’s Billiards Finals

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Evans Excels at British Open

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Ouschan Skates Into Finals

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Lucasi Tour Crowns Three Winners in AZ

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Final Four Return for WPBA Championship

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WPBA Tour Championships Continue

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The Steve Mizerak Championship Up For Grabs

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Steve Mizerak Championship Underway

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Hill-Hill Battles Populate WPBA Championships

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Carter Crashes Oshkosh Event

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Two World Championships in Next Two Weeks

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Newmarket Hosts Women Snooker Stars Saturday

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November 2009 Issue of Billiards Magazine Available for Free Download

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Krah Capitalizes on Blaze Tour

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Rabon and White Win in Mississippi

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Brunswick Billiards Celebrates 165-Year Anniversary with Limited Edition Pool Cue

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Mosconi Cup Poll Hits the Halfway Stage

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Albay Undefeated in the Big Apple

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Dechaine and Meglino Score Ultimate Wins

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Monday Sweeps Great Southern Tour

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The Hatchet Man Strikes Again

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Two New Junior World Champions Crowned

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Down to Last Matches at WPA World Junior Championships in Managua

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WPA World Juniors Championship Underway

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Davis Demolishes Jacoby Field

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Dominguez and Deuel Given Mosconi Nod

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Immonen and Thorsten Complete Stellar Euro Line-Up

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Pendley Pounds the GSBT Field

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Tiger Cues Official Sponsor of PacMania Open 9-Ball Championships

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WPBA Announces Formation of the First International Regional Tour

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Predator And Pechauer Unite To Create Billiards Masterpieces

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DeFranzo Goes Undefeated on Dominiak Tour

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Flamingo Billiards Tour Hosts Cues for the Cure

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Fisher Wins Second KwikFire Tour Stop

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Immonen Earns Second Consecutive U.S. Open Title

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Four Men Standing at U.S. Open

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Moore Makes Back-to-Back Comebacks to Stay Alive

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Hall of Famer Archer Gets 13th Mosconi Call Up

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Past Champions Fall, Others Look for Repeats

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Players Advance and Fall at US Open 9-Ball

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Rocket Shoots His Way Into Final 16 Winners

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Feijen Advances Over Hundal

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Giant Slayers Take Over at the U.S. Open

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Elimination Rounds Commence in Chesapeake

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Blowouts and Battles on Day Two of the US Open

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Defending Champion Immonen Falls

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Day One of US Open Brings Out Billiard Stars

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Ouschan Sweeps Pacific Coast Classic

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Winters Strikes Again on Joss Tour

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34th Annual US Open Kicks Off in Chesapeake

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Final Four Left at Pacific Coast Classic

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Final 16 Revealed at Pacific Coast Classic

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KwikFire Set to Defend Pacific Coast Title

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October 2009 Issue of Billiards Magazine Available for Free Download

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Oliviera Earns First Dominiak Title

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Iceman Snows Predator Competition

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Chases Brushes Away the Competition

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Junior Billiard Champions to Compete for World Title

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Manalo Makes It Happen

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Miller Mops Up for First JPNEWT Win

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Archer Sweeps Carolina Open Field

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Bourbeau Bounces Back for Maine Billiards Win

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Evans Scores East Anglian Championships

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Murgia Scoops Comet Billiards Field

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Putnam Punishes Carolina Open One-Pocket Field

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ACS Announces $10,000 Added Midwest 8-Ball Championships at Riverside Casino

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CSI Brings Together Top U.S. Players to Form New Team

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KwikFire to Become Title Sponsor

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Captain Fantastic Lely Back at Euro Helm

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ACS Updates 2009-2010 Instructor Committee

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Mason Takes Lucasi Season Opener

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Sheldon and Davis First-Time KF Cue Winners

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Jones Takes Down Pechauer Field

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Big Bubba Scores Big Win on Jacoby Tour

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Smith Rebounds for GSBT Win

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Ranola Runs Down the AWBT Competition

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Two in a Row for Monk

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Hatch Slashes Joss Competition

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Thomas Takes Top Tri-State Honors

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TAP Teams Rack up the Money

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TAP League Additions to the Family Tree

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Manalo Two for Two

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Delta 13 Signs With KF Cue Tour

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Kennedy Takes Second Tour Stop

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Vidal Victorious at Pro-Am 14.1 Tournament

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Winters Takes Joss Tour Opener

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Bennett Crowned King in Fayetteville

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Manalo Manhandles Ginky in Queens

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New Champions Crowned in Galveston

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Van Boening Vanquishes Orcollo at Galveston World Classic

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Reyes Dominates in Galveston

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Page Plows Through Jacoby Field

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Smith Smokes Tri-State Competition

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Bustamante Defeats Bryant in First Galveston World Classic Challenge

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Empire State Championship Underway

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Alcaide Claims Predator Gold

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Galveston World Classic Kicks Off

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Predator and Poison Named as Official Cues of Galveston World Classic

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Brackets A & B Complete at Predator International 10-Ball Event

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Aramith Official Pool Balls of Galveston World Classic

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Predator 10-Ball Tour to Kick Off

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Krystofiak Takes Shooting Star Classic Men’s Open Title

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Bartram Pulls All-Nighter to Take Texas Open

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White and Newman Winners in Monroe

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Hatch Doesn’t Miss on DMIRO Tour

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Champions Crowned at Shooting Star Classic

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Reyes and Bustamante Snare World Cup of Pool Title

Reyes & Busta Roll Back the Years for Glory
Philippines Beats Germany in Epic Final
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Reyes and Busta Majestic In Victory

Defending Champs USA KO’d by China
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Pinoy A Team Advance to Semis

They Face Tough Match v Germany
Dennis Orcollo and Ronnie Alcano, representing Philippines A, moved into the last four of the PartyCasino.net World Cup of Pool as they shook off the stubborn challenge of Poland to win 9-5 at the SM Mall North Annex in Quezon City, Manila.
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Simonis Cloth Named Official Cloth of Galveston World Classic

Taylor Road Productions, promoters of the Galveston World Classic, is pleased to announce that Simonis Cloth is the official cloth of the Galveston World Classic. The billiard event features top professionals and amateurs in pool tournaments vying for $1,000,000 in prizes and will be staged at the Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX September 11-20, [...] http://bit.ly/ASLDb

Philippines Billiard Team A Hit a Gear

Alcaide Gifts England In Act of True Sportsmanship
Philippines A consisting of Dennis Orcollo and 2006 World Champion Ronnie Alcano finally hit a gear at the SM Mall North Annex in Manila as they won eight racks in row to overturn Russia and book their spot in the quarter finals of the PartyCasino.net World Cup of Pool [...] http://bit.ly/3TO6KQ

Poland Billiard Team Marches On

Holland oust Japan
Team Poland produced another great performance at the SM Mall North Annex in Manila as they took down the fancied Chinese Taipei side by 8-5 to book a spot in Saturday’s PartyCasino.net World Cup of Pool quarter-finals.
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China and Germany Into Last Eight at World Cup of Pool

Big Guns Beginning to Fire
In a re-run of the 2007 final, China repeated their victory over Team Finland by a comfortable 8-3 score line the SM Mall North Annex in Manila, in sharp contrast to the hill-hill 11-10 thriller in the final two years ago.
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Nevel and Hooks Take Viking Event

Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Atlanta, GA
by InsidePOOL Staff
The Truth Prevails in Atlanta
Larry “The Truth” Nevel took no prisoners the weekend of August 29-30 at the Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour’s event, going un Read more ... http://bit.ly/1OJor5

USA Power Into Quarters at World Cup of Pool

Philippines Home by a Hair’s Breadth
Defending champions Team USA became the first side through to the quarter-finals of the 2009 PartyCasino.net World Cup of Pool at the SM Mall North Annex in Manila, as the pairing of Rodney Morris and Shane Van Read more …
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Holland and Russia Take Last Two Spots at World Cup

14 out of 16 Seeds Through
Russia, with a combined age of 42 making them the youngest team in the tournament, looked older than their years as they put in an excellent performance to oust Denmark from the 2009 PartyCasino.net World Cup of Pool at the SM Mall North Annex in Manila.
Konstantin Stepanov is 25 and [...] http://bit.ly/4vHPo6

Poland Paste the Belgians at World Cup of Pool

Lacklustre Chinese Taipei Take Win
POLAND put in one of the best performances so far at the PartyCasino.net World Cup of Pool as they restricted the Belgian pair of Serge Das and Pascal Budo to the role of spectators, running out 8-0 winners at the SM Mall North Annex in Manila.
The pairing of Radoslaw Babica and [...] http://bit.ly/iSi0y

UPA League of Champions Expands Nationwide

The United States Professional Poolplayers Association’s (UPA) League of Champions has hit the ground running with sponsorships not only by top names in the industry such as Instroke Cases and Poison Cues, but local organizations namely AZ Diamondbacks and the Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix. The fastest growing amateur league in the [...] http://bit.ly/IGGyN

USA Through to Next Round at World Cup of Pool

Defending Champs USA Given Scare
Plucky Malta Falter at Final Hurdle
TEAM USA, who 12 months ago held the World Cup of Pool aloft in Rotterdam, Holland, edged their way into the last 16 of this year’s tournament following a heart-stopping victory over Malta at the SM Mall North Annex in Manila.
These two nations met at the [...] http://bit.ly/3EAZNw

World Cup of Pool Kicks Off

Spain and Indonesia March On
India and Australia on Way Home
SPAIN, the 13th seeds at this year’s PartyCasino.net World Cup of Pool advanced to the second round as they overcame Australia 8-3 at the SM Mall North Annex as the pairing of David Alcaide and Rafael Guzman had too much for the seasoned Aussie du Read [...] http://bit.ly/A1YVq

Challenge Match with Orcollo and Van Boening Announced for Galveston World Classic

Taylor Road Productions is pleased to announce a $5,000 challenge match between Shane Van Boening and Dennis Orcollo to be held on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 8pm CST. The match is just one of the matches scheduled in a series of challenges matc Read more …
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Cohen Shocks World as the New Predator World 14.1 Champion

Cohen made history as France’s first World Pool Champion
Parsippany, New Jersey- There’s a new sheriff in straight pool town, Stephan Cohen. In an event where names like Ortmann, Hohmann, Immonen dominated headlines all week, relatively unknown Stephan Cohen of France surprised everyone, including himself. Cohen’s win capped off the 6 days of t Read [...] http://bit.ly/UjLIa

Dailey Takes the Day in Parsippany

Tri-State Tour / Parsippany, NJ
by InsidePOOL Staff
The August 29 installment of the Tri-State Tour rolled into Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ, for their $500-added stop. Of the 34 participants, it was relative newcomer Duan Read more …
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Showdown at Predator World 14.1 Championship

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Ortmann Incredible on Day 4 of World Straight Pool

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Deuel and Williams Surprise Top Seeds at Predator World 14.1 Championship

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Eckert Scores Perfect Match at World Straight Pool

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Predator World Straight Pool Championship Kicks Off

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Predator World Straight Pool Championship Live Stream

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Strickland Strikes Jacoby Tour Again

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Dominguez Earns First Major Billiards Title

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Cintron Comes out on Top

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Jeong Storms JPNEWT Field

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Dominguez and Van Boening Face Off

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Corr Continues to Dominate Turning Stone

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Galveston World Classic to Air on VERSUS

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Turning Stone Classic XIII Begins

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WPBA Sanctions Galveston World Classic

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Bustamante and Bryant Battle at Galveston World Classic

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Reyes and Strickland Challenge Match to be Streamed Live

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Bad Boys Billiard Productions to Run Galveston World Classic Amateurs

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Billiard Education Foundation Awards 2009 Scholarships

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Déjà Vu for Chamberlain at Diamond Billiards

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Thweib Thumps Houston Field at Bogies Classic

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Martinez Takes Tough Field for Win

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Van Boening Shines at Diamond Billiards

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Monk Massacres Inaugural Flamingo Billiards Field

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Toney Takes Control on Tri-State Tour

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Van Boening Forges Ahead in Florida

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Billiard Promoter Scott Soroko Passes Away

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Diamond Billiards Shines for Seminole Pro Tour

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Players of the Predator 69th World Straight Pool Championship

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Seminole Tribe of Florida to Sponsor KF Cue Tour

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Poison Cues Partners with Lone Star Billiard Tour

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Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open Concludes

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Double J is Double Trouble for Vita

White Diamond Billiards Annual Summer 9-Ball Extravaganza / Lafayette, LA
by Lea Andrews
On the weekend of August 8-9, the bar box action was at White Diamond Billiards, where Jeremy “Double J” Jones zipped through a 128-man field to clinch first. The much-anticipated $1,000-added White Diamond Billiards Annual Summer 9-Ball Extravaganza Read more …
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Fisher Brings Doom to Carolina Billiards Tour Opener

Carolina Billiards Tour / Monroe, NC
by Lea Andrews
Despite a brief setback which came courtesy of Kelly “Kwikfire” Fisher, “The Duchess of Doom” Allison Fisher came back in the finals to earn her revenge and become the first winner on the Read more …
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Groundhog’s Day in Duluth

Great Southern Billiard Tour / Duluth, GA
by Lea Andrews
Horace “Groundhog” Goodwin overshadowed each opponent that crossed his path in the August 8-9 Great Southern Billiard Tour stop, taking home first place and the lion’s share of the prize money. The $1,500-added A/B event drew 56 players to The Pool Room in Duluth, GA.
Having s [...] http://bit.ly/zZNgM

Immonen Masters Mezz Classic

2009 Mezz Classic
by InsidePOOL Staff
Mika “Iceman” Immonen followed up his stellar 2008 year with another victory in 2009, this time at the Second Annual Mezz Classic, winning the 10-ball invitational division over “Rock Read more …
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Eight Remain in Mezz 10-Ball

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Mezz 10-Ball Underway

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Archer Claims Mezz Straight Pool Title

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Hohmann Leading in Mezz Classic Straight Pool

2009 Mezz Classic
by InsidePOOL Staff
Defending champion Thorsten “The Hitman” Hohmann is poised to take his second Mezz Classic Straight Pool Invitational title at the Second Annual Mezz Classic, being held August 6-9 at C Read more …
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Mezz Classic Straight Pool Invitational Kicks Off

2009 Mezz Classic
by InsidePOOL Staff
The Second Annual Mezz Classic rolled into Orlando, FL, the first week of August to see who are the best in this pool-player satiated area. The event is sponsored by Mezz Cues and Ozone Bil Read more …
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Abraham Aces Blaze Billiard Tour

Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Deptford, NJ
by Jose Burgos
Eddie Abraham took home another first-place win on the Blaze 9-Ball Tour, triumphing over Bruce Nagle in the finals. This $1,000-added event was hosted by Hot Shot Billiards in Deptford, NJ, August 2.
Abraham went undefeated through the tournament, blazing a trail through the winners’ side Read more [...] http://bit.ly/13y3FY

Free Live Stream of White Diamond Billiards Event

OB Cues and Cue & A Promotions Bring Free Live Coverage of the White Diamond Billiards Summer Extravaganza
White Diamond Billiards in Lafayette, Louisiana, is set to host their annual Summer Extravaganza. Owned and operated by Chris Miller, White Diamonds Billiards opened 13 years ago and is known for drawing top players from around the coun [...] http://bit.ly/FBkLe

Predator 10-Ball World Tour to Kick Off In Europe

Predator Launches 10 Ball World Tour in Anadia, Portugal
After much anticipation, the Predator International 10-Ball Tour is coming to Europe. The first event will take place at the Sport Complex in Anadia, Portugal from September 10-12, 2009. With players from all over the world competing on 21 tables, this inaugural event promises to be the [...] http://bit.ly/10prmZ

Baraks Blasts Breaker’s Billiards Competition

Breaker’s Billiards Annual Tournament / Mobile, AL
by Lea Andrews
It took Jamie Baraks almost two full days to do it, but he made his way through a tough field to claim first in Breaker’s Billiards Annual $10,000-guaranteed tournament. The event, held August 1-2, drew 96 players from around the country to Mobile, AL.
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Kim Cements WPBA U.S. Open Title

WPBA U.S. Open / Norman, IL
by InsidePOOL Staff
Ga Young Kim earned her first win in two years on the Women’s Professional Billi Read more …
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Semifinals Set in WPBA U.S. Open

WPBA U.S. Open / Norman, IL
by InsidePOOL Staff
The field has been narrowed down to the final four at the WPBA U.S. Open, being held at the Riverwind Casino in Norman, IL, this week. From a full field of 64, it has come down to Read more …
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Back-to-Back Fisher Battles at U.S. Open

WPBA U.S. Open / Norman, IL
by InsidePOOL Staff
Defending champion Kelly Fisher was ousted from the WPBA U.S. Open after losing ba Read more …
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Kelly Fisher Ready to Defend U.S. Open Title

WPBA U.S. Open / Norman, OK
by InsidePOOL Staff
Kelly Fisher arrived in Norman, OK, ready to defend her WPBA U.S. Open title again Read more …
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World Cup of Pool Teams Named

Matchroom Sport can announce the countries taking part in the 2009 PartyCasino.net World Cup of Pool. 32 teams representing 31 nations will be present in Manila, Philippines from 1-6 September to contest what is pool’s most prestigious team prize.
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Iceman Crushes Amsterdan Billiards Event

Mika Immonen Dominant in Stellar Performance at Amsterdam Billiards
Written By Jerry Tarantola, NYCgrind.com
A full field of 64 pool players quickly sold out the Predator Tour’s 10th event of the season. Even though it was a beautiful summer weekend, the field was filled in 40 minutes. The popular Manhattan local drew top local and regional pla [...] http://bit.ly/A1YWe

Galveston World Classic Announces Arena Admission Packages

Taylor Road Productions is pleased to announce a selection of admission packages for the Galveston World Classic, which is a $1,000,000 billiard event taking place September 11-20, 2009 at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX. The packages are primarily for the various arenas that top professionals will be participating over the course of the Galveston [...] http://bit.ly/T5Jpv

Cha and Barretta to Lead Ladies at Mezz Classic

By Sally Lee
Women pros Yu Ram Cha and Jennifer Barretta will headline a select number of female talent to play the men at the Mezz Classic Aug 6-9,2009 at Corner Pocket Billiards in Orlando,FL. The Mezz Classic will feature two pro events with Read more …
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Junior National Billiards Champions Crowned

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Davis Deals a Blow to the Speakeazy Billiards Field

Great Southern Billiard Tour / Sanford, NC
by Lea Andrews
Sean Davis plowed an undefeated path through the Great Southern Billiard Tour field the weekend of July 25-26. The $1,500-added A/B amateur event, held at Speakeazy Billiards in Sanford, NC, drew 74 tough competitors.
B-ranked Davis found himself in the hot seat match following a hill Read more [...] http://bit.ly/rewJ1

Latest Billiards Magazine Released for Free Download

July/August 2009 Issue of Inside POOL Magazine Available for Free Download
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Rakin Rakes In the Hard Times Billiards Cash

West Coast Women’s Regional 9-Ball Tour / Sacramento, CA
by Lea Andrews
Michelle Rakin, a veteran of the West Coast Women’s Regional 9-Ball Tour, opened up the new season with an undefeated run through a strong field of 29 ladies. The $750-added event, which was the first of five scheduled stops, was held July 18-19 at [...] http://bit.ly/11fiCK

BEF Junior Nationals Kick Off With a Bang

Billiard Education Foundation Junior Nationals / Normal, IL
by Lea Andrews
There’s no shortage of young talent right now in Normal, IL, as nearly 100 junior players from across the country are gathered in the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University for the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) 21st Annual Junior Nationals. The event, Read [...] http://bit.ly/12eOaV

Seybert’s Billiard Supply to Offer Smoky Mountain Pool Tables

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ACUI Collegiate Championships Kick Off

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Wilkie Sets Blaze Billiards Field on Fire

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Galveston World Classic to Announce U.S. Television Distribution

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Galveston World Classic to Host 3-Cushion Billiards Qualifier

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Castillo Conquers at Tri-State Billiards Event

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3rd Annual Simonis World Junior 10-Ball Open

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Brunswick Billiards to Sponsor Junior National 9-Ball Championship

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Quiet Roller Cues Join Predator’s Roadline

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Deuel Dominates Fast Eddie’s Billiards

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Corr Comes From Behind for NJ Billiards Championship

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Mitchell Mows Down Strokers Billiards Field

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Deuel Cruises Through Seminole Billiard Event Day Two

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Top Names Vie for Seminole Billiards Prize

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Galveston World Classic Announces Qualification

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Ozone Billiards Supports Predator World Straight Pool Championship

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Billiards Legend to Host Game Show

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Billiards Superstar Becomes Pool League Operator

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Team DMIRO 10-Ball Tour Announced

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Testa Tops Blaze Billiards Field

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National Junior Billiards Events Head to Illinois State University

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Poison Strychnine Cues Fuel Billiards History

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Another Jacoby Billiards Win for Abernathy

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Gasper Gains Grand Tri-State Billiards Title

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Archer Shines at Gem City Billiards Event

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Easy E Snares Roanoke Billiards Event

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Corr Takes Inaugural WPBA Satellite Event

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Crawford Crowned Colorado Billiards Champion

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Early Exits at WPBA Satellite Event

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New Faces at WPBA Satellite Eveny

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Labor Day Pool Tournament to Kick Off the Season

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Miller Scores State Billiards Championship

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69th Predator World Straight Pool Championship

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Dan Louie Wins NCS 14.1 Qualifier at Uncle Jack’s Billiards

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USA Pool League a New Alternative

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Galveston World Classic Reaches Broadcast Agreement

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U.S Open 10-Ball Championship Joins the BCAPL at the Riviera May 2010

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Fox Finishes Off the MALT Billiards Field

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Galveston World Classic Announces Live Chat Tonight

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Fego Foils Tri-State Billiards Field

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Brunswick Billiards Ressurects Elegant Pool Table

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Olhausen Billiard Mfg. to Support USBA Billiard Tour

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4th Annual Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open

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Schau and Ritter Hammer Out Billiard Wins

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Lee Earns BCA Chairman Nod

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BCA Books a Winner with Vegas Expo

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Chau Chomps Down on the Competition

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Taylor Takes Down New England Event

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McKenney Crowned in Chattanooga

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Choo Choo Amateur 9-Ball Classic Continues

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Great Southern Billiard Tour Invades Chattanooga

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Galveston World Classic Moves Women’s Tournament Dates

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Galveston Billiards Event Inks Video Agreement

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UPA Launches League of Champions

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Valley Forge 8-Ball Champions Crowned

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Prince of Pool Wins Seminole Billiards Event

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Andoni Plays Lights Out

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Ouschan Snares Greats Lakes Billiard Event

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Final Four Set for Great Lakes Classic

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Number One Seed Ousted at Women’s Billiard Event

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Fisher Poised to Defend Great Lakes Billiards Title

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One-Loss Side Action at Great Lakes Classic

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Seminole Pro Tour is Back

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Van Boening Joins Cuetec Cues

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WPBA Great Lakes Classic Kicks Off

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Cha Crowned Billiards Queen

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Brothers Blasts Blaze Billiards Tour

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Marr Bests OB Cues Ladies Billiard Tour

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Zvi Zaps Predator Billiards Field

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Brunswick Billiards to Feature Unique Pool Table

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Hundal to Face Jones in Challenge Match

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Lombardo Bests Davis for KF Cues Billiards Win

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Paglia Plows Through Bullshooters Billiard Field

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Strickland Strikes Gold at Jacoby Billiards Event

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Williams Speeds to Victory at World Cup Billiards

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Roberts and Rice set to Collide on Great Southern Billiard Tour

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Great Southern Tour Invades World Cup Billiards

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OB Cues Welcomes Nakamura

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Briseno Busts Open Bullshooters Field

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Battle Royal Ensues at Comet Billiards

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Archer and Fisher Earn Hall of Fame Nods

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Bryant Snares Lone Star Billiard Title

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Dennis Unstoppable at GSBT Event

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Winning Weekend for Walsman

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Shaw Bests Tennessee State 9-Ball

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Dechaine Conquers World Summit of Pool

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Amit Wins First World Billiard Title

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Morris and Others Advance at World Summit of Pool

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Favorites Fall in World Summit of Pool

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Girl Advances in Women’s World Billiard Event

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Hsiang-Ling Tan Leads the Taiwanese Domination

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Lee Defends Empress Cup Title

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Local Favorites Win Big in Wilmington

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Historic Women’s Billiard Event Kicks Off

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Chamberlain Claims VA Amateur Billiard Title

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Sniper Wins Second Straight KF Cues Billiard Event

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Alicea Wins His First Predator Billiards Stop

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Jeanette Lee Joins Billiards Movie Cast

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Billiards Magazine Available for Free Download

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Yangs Wins Philippine Open

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Billiards Industry Joins JBETPoker to Support at Women’s Event

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Global Billiard Poker Tournament to Award 1 Million Euros

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Allison Fisher Leads World Team To Victory Over Powerhouse Korea

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Philippine Open Comes Down to Four

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Fisher Defeats Owen at Philippine Open

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Appleton Final Undefeated Top Seed Undefeated

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NCS 9 and 10-Ball National Championship Dates Announced

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Souquet Stomps Ouschan as Fisher Dominates

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Women’s Professional Billiard Association Announces New Board Member

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UPA Ready to Stage Billiard Event

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Heal and Marcelo Best the Tri-State Billiard Fields

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Crosby Claims Capone’s Billiards Event

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Billiard Stars Qualify for Philippine Open

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Billiards Stars Eliminated in Florida

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Cimarelli Cinches JPNEWT Win

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McCreesh Crushes Predator Competition

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Billiards Stars Lead Women to Compete

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Seminole Billiards Tour Stop Underway

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Krah King at Atlantic City Billiards

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Brunswick Billiards Offers Exclusive Pool Table

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Seaver Wins US Billiards Qualifier

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Billiards Event Kicks Off Ranking Tour

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Painter Crowned VA Billiard Champ

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Young Billiard Star Notches a Victory

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Bennett Bests Another Jacoby Billiard Event

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Great Southern Billiard Tour Returns Home to Greenville

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Corr Sails Through Great Lakes Billiards Event

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Walter Shoots Straight to Win 14.1 State Championship

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Smith Sets His Eye on the Prize at Comet

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Orcollo Crowned Predator International Champ

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Cha Downs Van Boening at Predator 10-Ball

Cha Stuns Van Boening! Fisher & Ouschan Advance to Final 32
By Sally Lee
In an amazing comeback performance, Yu Ram Cha overcame a 8-4 deficit to defeat former World 10-Ball and US Open Champion Shane Van Boening. Cha was Read more …
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Billiards Star Rises While Others Set

Gomez Makes Statement in US Debut: Van Boening & Orcullo Fall at Predator International 10-Ball Championship
By Sally Lee
Filipino Roberto Gomez has completely crushed his first opponents to qualify for the Final 32 man elimination rounds. Gomez should be seeded #1 with a 11-0, 11-2, and 11-1 wins. Ozone Billiards prese Read more …
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Billiards Stars Suffer at Predator 10-Ball

Fallen Heroes Galore: Archer, Souquet, Feijen Upsetted at Predator International 10-Ball Championship
By Sally Lee
32 ranked players were seeded in the event, with the top 16 getting a bye. It still didn’t help a few of them.  Major casualties on the winners side today on Day 2 of the 9th Annual Predator International 10-Ball Championship.
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Ouschan and Villareal Advance at Predator Billiards Event

Ouschan and Villarreal Strike First Blood at Predator International 10-Ball Championship
By Sally Lee
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Appleton Crowned World Pool Masters Champ

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Kennedy Demonstrates the Art of Billiards

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Warncock is King of the Billiards Castle

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Archer Exits World Pool Masters

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First Round of World Pool Masters Continues

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APA Crowns Single National Champions

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Defending Champion Pagulayan Ousted at World Pool Masters

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Visa Troubles Force Billiard Star to be Replaced

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Billiards Legend Notches Another Win

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Mitchell Wins Pechauer All-American Tour Stop

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Bowman Bests Miller Time Billiards

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All Rice on Buckeye Billiards Stop

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Lightning Strikes Florida Billiards Tour

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Tucker Takes Down Tetreault on Joss Billiard Tour

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Guzman Grabs Tri-State Billiard Title

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Moore Takes Pechauer Billiards Tour

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Filipino Billiards Stars Invade Predator 10-Ball Event

Filipino Billiards Stars Lead Asian Invasion of Predator International 10-Ball Championship

The awesome Filipino billiards stars will headline the far eastern countries of Japan, Korea, China, and India at the 9th Annual Predator International 10-Ball Championship. Sixteen players from Asia will be looking to take their portion of the prize purse. Ozone Billiards will be presenting this year’s lineup of 112 players along with top sponsor JBETpoker.net at the Riviera Hotel & Casino May 11-16,2009 during the BCAPL’s National 8-Ball Championships.

Former BCA Open Champion Dennis Orcullo and former Player of the Year Francisco Bustamante lead a stud filled crew of pinoys. Their elite group consists of Lee Van Corteza, Rodolfo Luat, Warren Kiamco, World 9-Ball Championship Finalist Roberto Gomez, legendary Jose Parica, Al Lapena, and World 9-Ball and US Open 9-Ball champ Alex Pagulayan. With a group that high in calibre, who can you pick as the favorite?

Pagulayan will be in attendance to defend his World Pool Masters title and stick around for a few days to give the Predator 10-Ball Championship a crack.

“Dennis (Orcullo) is the best player in the Philippines now. Nobody will gamble with him there, he’s beaten everyone so many times already all the stakehorses are scared to send a player against him. He practices daily like a machine”, said Gandy Valle, a top player from Bugsy Promotions of the Philippines.

If that wasn’t enough, Japan’s hard nosed champion Hiroshi Takenaka and giant killer Goh Takami, both of whom have beaten the likes of Johnny Archer, Shannon Daulton, and Thorsten Hohmannwill be a tough draw. Kenichi Uchigak,i who knocked out Efren Reyes at the last World 9-Ball Championship, will also be looking to make some noise.

India’s Raj Hundal, who finished in the USA Pro rankings at #5 in 2008, will also be a dangerous threat with his rising, high impact game. WPBA #5 Yu Ram Cha of Korea will also be a hot ticket to watch. A rising female talent, she has already broken gender barriers with 1st place wins in men’s events such as the US Amateur 9-Ball Open and the Orlando Open.

Bustamante is always a threat to win any tournament that he enters.

Players or fans wanting info please email world10balchampionships@gmail.com or call 1-407-782-4978

Tickets can be bought in advance at www.dragonpromotions.com For more info on The Predator International 10-Ball Championships goto www.predator10ball.com

Ozone Billiards is also joined by www.Jbetpoker.net, Simonis Cloth, Diamond Tables, Laser Rack, Uni-Loc, and the event host BCA Pool Leagues in this Dragon Promotions production.

Predator Group, an international billiards industry leader, is focused on bringing constant innovation and game-improving equipment to billiards players worldwide. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, Predator Group’s core brands include Predator Cues – high-end (professional level) cues with revolutionary technology to enhance performance, Poison Billiards – recreational cues with cutting-edge designs and Predator engineering for best-in-class playability, and Uni-Loc® – precision billiards equipment manufacturer. For more information regarding Predator Group’s products, visit www.predatorgroup.com.

Pool Tables

Pool Tables

by Inside POOL Magazine

IP has published their Annual Pool Table Review issue every year since 2005.

In the July/August issue of Inside POOL Magazine released our Annual Pool Table Issue.  The issue quickly became one our best selling issues ever.  Here’s review from the Pool Table Issue.  The 2008 Pool Table Issue promises to be a spectacular issue and is a must have for anybody planning to purchase a pool table any time this year or in the near future. 

Don’t miss the 2008 Annual Pool Table Reviews.   Subscribe to Inside POOL Magazine and you’ll be guaranteed to receive the Annual Pool Table Issue. Subscribe to Inside POOL Magazine by clicking here.

Annual Pool Table Review Article

 

It’s a dream that a lot of people have had.  Of course, it’s a daydream, but nonetheless, it’s a good daydream.   Whether you live in a college dorm, have a loft of your own, or finally have saved enough to buy a home, you have always wanted that killer game room, that zenith of social status and good times rolled into one, with one magnificent centerpiece ruling over it—a pool table.
 If you should take your dream to the next level and go searching, beware.  For even the savviest buyer, the search for most dream tables turns into a nightmare.  The first problem is that most dreamers believe that there’s a pool table with their name on it waiting in the cellar of some little old lady who would be thrilled if they would give her $50 for her 70-year-old pristine Gold Crown and get it out of her way.  They just need to knock on a few doors, ask a few friends, and, if all else fails, look in the classifieds of their local newspaper.
 Let’s cut to the chase:  There’s no little old lady, there’s no cellar, there’s no pool table, and we’ll talk about the Tooth Fairy in another article.  The reality of it is that there may have been deals like those at one time, but they have long since gone the way of the dodo.  Ultimately, most dreamers come to realize that what they had was just a dream, but they still want to buy a pool table and resort to visiting their neighborhood billiard supply store. 
 Most do not let the smack in the face that reality just dealt them get it the way, but they usually are overwhelmed by what they see at their local billiard store.  Faced with what seems to be thousands of pool tables, the dreamer suddenly realizes that he needed to do his homework.  This is not a multiple choice that involves a blindfold and a pointer. And it isn’t the SAT’s, either.  It’s the centerpiece of the most important area in the world—your gameroom.  
 Before running off screaming into the night, let InsidePOOL Magazine be your guide into this forest of pool tables.  We have spent countless hours going over the pool tables available in the market and have chosen the ones that we would recommend.  Now, we know what you’re thinking.  We’ve also split the pool tables into categories of price so that dreamers can stay within the budget they need.  Sorry, we’ll help you pick your own pool table, but we won’t promise that you won’t ever miss a ball or lose a game on your own pool table.  That’s in the instructional section of this magazine. 

LAMINATE Pool Tables

Redington
The Redington Pool Table is a great example of beauty and functionality with a friendly price tag that doesn’t upset many.  The Connelly Redington is a great family table. Constructed from durable 1 1/2” thermally fused and American manufactured melamine instead of the cold rolled paper product typically seen on imported tables, the legs and cabinet can take a beating while maintaining a natural wood appearance. The Redington features 1” diamond-honed slate and solid kiln dried U.S. hardwood rail construction and is available in dark English oak, medium Renaissance oak, mahogany, or natural maple melamine.  The Redington has a suggested retail price of $2,495. 

For ordering information, please contact Connelly Billiards at 800-861-9619, or visit their website at www.Connellybilliards.com.

 

Metro
The unique design of the Brunswick Billiards Metro table combines the durability and precision necessary for tournament play along with the elegant styling of a home table. Featuring contemporary design with the craftsmanship and world-renowned playability that Brunswick is legendary for, the Metro will be at home in a billiards club or a private game room. The table is available in 8- and 9-foot sizes, and color options include black, maple, and blue.  The suggested retail price for the Metro is $2,749. 

For ordering information, please contact Brunswick Billiards at 800-336-8764, or visit their website at www.Brunswickbilliards.com.

 

VENEER Pool Tables

Prescott
The pictured Connelly Prescott is a two-tone variation of the standard Prescott, featuring a matte black maple veneer cabinet.  The solid wood carved legs are highlighted with either a honey or millcreek finish on the ball portion of the ball and claw design and matching honey or milano stain on the 6” hardwood top rail.  The Prescott offers great ball response owing to its Rapid Rail construction, 1 1/4” slate, and an oversized antique style cabinet which allows for a “direct connect” between the 1 1/2” cabinet and the slate.  Available in its original standard design in maple, red oak, or cherry veneer, the Prescott can also be upgraded as a hardwood table featuring any of the noted woods, or you can choose from solid knotty pine or Connelly’s latest wood offering, rustic hickory.  The suggested retail price for the Prescott is $3,495.  For ordering information, please contact Connelly Billiards at 800-861-9619, or visit their website at www.Connellybilliards.com.

Tiberon
Notable for its classic design and versatility, the Tiburon by DLT Billiards would look at home in almost any gameroom.  The rails and legs are made of solid maple, and the Tiburon is available in cherry, honey, teak, medium oak, and walnut oak stains.  Mother-of-pearl diamond sights decorate the rails, and the three-piece slate is one inch thick.  The Uni-frame support structure, which is below the solid-core board, offers style and support.  The suggested retail price for the Tiburon is $2,995.  For ordering information, please contact DLT Billiards at 888-782-2208, or visit their website at www.DLTbilliards.com.

 

SPECIALTY Pool Tables

Marquette
Relive the romance of a bygone era with the Marquette, an antique reproduction first produced by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company in 1912. Created in celebration of Brunswick’s 160th anniversary, only a limited number of these unique works of art will be produced, each one numbered on an engraved brass plate and certified authentic. This limited edition table is a stunning piece of Brunswick history featuring a unique, “sow-belly” baseframe, Italian olive wood veneer with geometric mother-of-pearl inlays, and sleek ebony pin-striping with a brandy finish. It is available in 8- and 9-foot models, and the suggested retail price is $23,499.  For ordering information, please contact Brunswick Billiards at 800-336-8764, or visit their website at www.brunswickbilliards.com.

Waterfall
Olhausen Billiards’ modern line of tables integrates twentieth-century styling, which is characterized by simplicity of form, absence of decorative ornaments, and an emphasis on functional concerns.  With their Waterfall table, art and functionality form a design destined to be a classic.  It is available in veneer oak or maple and has black diamond rail sights and leather pockets.  The suggested retail price for an 8-foot table is $8,350. 

For ordering information, please contact Olhausen Billiards at 800-866-4606, or visit their website at www.olhausenbilliards.com.

Firehole
An elegant but simple design gives the Firehole by Drawknife Billiards a true rustic elegance.  Shown in the Burl style, this Firehole features a rare assemblage of hard-to-find burl accents and medallions.  This table is an exceptional combination of man’s craftsmanship and nature’s unique art.  The Firehole design is also available in Standard and Wilderness model and begins at $14,000. 

For ordering information, please contact Drawknife Billiards at 800-320-0527, or visit their website at www.drawknife.com.

 

 

SOLID WOOD Pool Tables

Scottsdale
The Scottsdale is Connelly’s latest post leg design. Featuring massive hand-carved legs stretching from floor to frame, the Scottsdale combines a stylish double-arch cabinet, carved blinds, and wide 6” rails resulting in a handsome table that would fit in any upscale home gameroom.  Exclusive features found on Connelly Pinnacle Collection tables include one-and-one-quarter-inch thick tournament-sized slate, and the Connelly Rapid Rail construction.  The Scottsdale is available in heirloom-quality cherry, lustrous maple, traditional red oak, and other specialty woods. The Scottsdale has a suggested retail price of $5,995. 

For ordering information, please contact Connelly Billiards at 800-861-9619, or visit their website at www.Connellybilliards.com.

Huntington
Handcrafted to highlight its beauty and strength, the Huntington remains one of Olhausen Billiards’ most popular from generation to generation.  This table is made from the preeminent solid American hardwood available on the market.  It is available in solid oak or maple, with a variety of finishes, and has diamond pearlized rail sights and leather pockets.  The suggested retail price for an 8-foot table is $3,840. 

For ordering information, please contact Olhausen Billiards at 800-866-4606, or visit their website at www.olhausenbilliards.com.

CARVED Pool Tables

Columbia
The Columbia is one of DLT Billiards’ finest examples of beauty and functionality combined.  Some of the hand-carving artisans have over 30 years of experience in their field, and their hard work shows with this design.  Constructed of solid maple, the Columbia boasts hand-carved blind rails with mother-of-pearl diamond sights.  Its one-inch thick slate and the double-arch frame also boasts detailed hand carving.  The Columbia’s suggested retail price is $7,895. 

For ordering information, please contact DLT Billiards at 888-782-2208, or visit their website at www.DLTbilliards.com.

 

Cavalier II
This table by Olhausen Billiards captures the elegance of fine furniture with its ornate carving and is sure to be a beautiful addition to your family gameroom.  The highest detail and attention are paid to these tables, which are meticulously crafted by Olhausen Billiards’ master woodworkers.  Available in solid oak, maple, or specialty woods, the Cavalier II also has mother-of-pearl rail sights and leather pockets.  The suggested retail price for an 8-foot table is $9,975. 

For ordering information, please contact Olhausen Billiards at 800-866-4606, or visit their website at www.olhausenbilliards.com.

Lonestar
This variation of Drawknife Billiards’ Glacier table features six distinctive five-pointed stars reminiscent of designs out of the Old West.  As with the Glacier, the design accents and legs may be stained in a contrasting color.  This table also includes star-shaped sights in the rails, fashioned from a dark cocobola wood, to add to the overall Western look.  Pricing for the Lone Star begins at $6,800. 

For ordering information, please contact Drawknife Billiards at 800-320-0527, or visit their website at www.drawknife.com.

 

COMMERCIAL Pool Tables

Gold Crown IV
The Brunswick Gold Crown IV is the standard of the industry and the professional players’ table of choice.  It is available in mahogany with bronze or brushed nickel trim or matte black with chrome or brushed nickel trim. The Gold Crown comes in 8-foot pro and 9-foot sizes with either gully or drop pockets.  The Gold Crown IV is a world-class billiard table of legendary quality.  The Gold Crown IV has a suggested retail price of $7,999.  For ordering information, please contact Brunswick Billiards at 800-336-8764, or visit their website at www.brunswickbilliards.com.

Diamond Pro-Am
Designed for players by players, Diamond Billiard Product’s Diamond Second Edition Pro-Am has it all.  It features one 1-inch piece slates, Dymondwood rails, a leg-leveling system, and Simonis 860 cloth.  It also boasts the fastest and quietest ball-return system in the industry.  It is available in 19 different stains and starts as low at $4,175.  For ordering information, please contact Brian Miller at 812-288-7665, or visit their website atwww.diamondbilliardproducts.com.

Pool Lessons - Nail-Bending Focus

Nail-Bending Focus

by Tom Simpson

I think we love pool because it’s so dang difficult. If it were easy, if we never missed the pocket or the shape, we’d get bored pretty quickly. If it were easy, it would not require us to focus. Playing pool well takes everything we have, and more.

Pool usually finds a way to smack us when we don’t focus. We have to be fully alive and aware, fully engaged in what we’re doing. Usually there are multiple aspects to consider and clearly plan or decide prior to each shot: strategy for the current shot, strategy for the current inning, which shot to take, how best to play the shot and the shape, and so on. At this point, we are still in “The Thinking Position,” standing, seeing the patterns, shot angles, ball paths, and layout problems. Our focus at this point is on “What should I do?” We focus at this level until we have made a clear decision: “What will I do and how will I do it?” The planning focus is mental. We’re organizing our thoughts until we settle on one clear plan.

Now, with our plan determined, we move our focus to execution. I know what I’m trying to do. If I have doubts or feel I should change the plan, I’d better go back to The Thinking Position and re-consider my decisions. It’s vital to be fully committed to the shot before moving into “The Shooting Position.” I can’t be fully focused on executing the shot if I still have nagging concerns about the plan. Focusing is the process of getting your intention and your body into agreement and alignment.

How do we move focus from thinking to physically doing? As we address the shot, we know the plan. The shot plan could be something like “I’m cutting the 7 ball in the side with a rolling cue ball and a touch of outside english and with enough speed to follow forward to my chosen shape region.” So now I have to physically make this happen. My focus has to move to my eyes and body.

Many players rush from decision to execution as if there was nothing in between. They plop their bridge hand down and try to adjust everything to fit the plan. They were present and aware while they were standing, and now that they’re down on the shot, they’re trying to focus on physical alignment, stroke, aiming, speed, etc. If they lost focus between standing and ball address, they have to regain it once they are down on the shot. Too late.

Execution focus is physical. We’re organizing our body until we’re satisfied that we’re as ready to shoot as we can be. When we are actively engaged in the planning and decision process, making a clear commitment to the plan, and moving smoothly into setup and shooting, we are much more likely to get the results we want. Gaps in the process mean we have broken our concentration. Not good. If your mind wanders, pool will smack you.

Many good players relate to the experience of “nail-bending focus” down the shot line. When they’re fully focused, they feel like they could bend steel nails with their mind or melt paint off the wall. They’re using their eyes like lasers, burning perfectly down the intended line. It’s a lot easier to organize your body to be accurately aligned to the shot if you’re fully involved in the alignment process before—and while—you drop into shooting position.

This brings us to a crucial—but rarely—noticed fundamental. Once your body is on the shot line and you are ready to drop into shooting position, what are your eyes doing? Where is your visual focus during the drop? Are your eyes actually focused on something? To maximize your accuracy, it’s very helpful to engage that nail-bending focus on your precise target before you start to drop and to maintain that clear, single-minded focus throughout the drop. Keep your eyes on the target while you drop. As you drop, this continuous, intense focus, locked onto your visual target, will work to keep you lined up to what you’re seeing. Your peripheral vision will help you land your bridge and move it into proper position. Of course, once you’re fully down, you will move your eyes back and forth from target to cue ball until you’ve confirmed your alignment and readiness to shoot. Then, laser-focus your vision down the line until the stroke has been completed.

If your eyes are sharply focused, your mind is focused. If your mind is focused, your body will carry out your wishes more readily, more easily, and more accurately. Focus leads to commitment. Commitment leads to confidence. Confidence leads to better results.

See the target and absolutely own the line.

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Pool Lesson - The Straight Line

The Straight Line

by Bob Henning

In pool there are many factors to take into account in order to contact an object ball with enough accuracy to send it to a distant pocket.  There is the discrepancy between where the cue ball is aimed and where it actually contacts the object ball.  There is the deflection involved when the cue ball is pushed off line by being struck either left or right of the vertical axis.  There is the curve of the cue ball as the friction of the cloth wears away the rotational axis of english and resolves it into a natural roll.  All of these adjustments, however, are referenced from a single straight line—the line of aim.

In this respect, a pool player is similar to a marksman aiming a rifle.  The stock and barrel of the rifle form the straight line that he aims at the target.  He makes all the adjustments that are needed to account for the effect of wind, trajectory, and barrel imperfections in reference to that straight line.  If the wind is blowing strong from the right, for instance, he doesn’t imagine a curved path to the target.  He factors in the effect of the wind and adjusts by aiming—a straight line of aim—a bit to the right.  It’s the same with pool.  When you prepare a shot you decide where the cue tip will contact the cue ball, you envision the expected path of the cue ball, and then you adjust your line of aim to accommodate the effects of deflection and curve.  You don’t aim a curved line at the object ball, you aim a straight line that has been corrected for accuracy.  And the straighter the line, the better the shooter. 

So how do you find that straight line?  It’s been said that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points, but that’s not enough data to consistently establish a super-straight line of aim.  In fact, having only two points is how people get lost in the woods and end up walking in circles even when they know that a straight line will eventually lead to a road.  They have two points—where they are and some landmark in the distance, such as a rock or a tree.  So they head for that and when they get there, they pick another target and continue.  It sounds like a good plan, but it’s not enough to get out of the woods.

In the Boy Scouts they teach kids that walking a straight line requires three points of reference.  When you get to the first one, you find a replacement point lined up with the remaining two.  When you get to the next one, you add another.  You keep adding a point of reference to the other two like a good 9-ball player keeps adding a third ball to his position plan every time he pockets one.  Working with three points gets you out of the woods and out of the rack.

Let’s look at our marksman and his rifle again.  When he aims at a target he lines up three distinct points: the target, the front sight, and the back sight.  He sets the stem of the front sight in the slot of the back sight and that gives the first two points that sets the rifle true.  Then he aims that unit at a third point—the adjusted target.  

If he only used the target and the front sight, his accuracy would fall dramatically, and that’s what many pool players do.  They focus on only two points: the contact point on the cue ball and the contact point on the object ball.  The front part of the cue stick might be in their peripheral vision, but their attention is on the front of the cue stick and the target.  They’re not using a rear site!

Shooting is a visual sport, so the sights are placed in front of the eye.  Pool, on the other hand, is an eye-hand discipline so the third point can actually be behind you and out of sight.  It’s the back end of your cue, of course, and it’s aimed not with your eyes, but with your hand.  All you have to do is learn to “put” your back hand on the line (the rear sight), keep it there as you come down to place the cue tip on the cue ball (the front sight), and line these two points up with your target.  You’ll have three points of reference and a guaranteed straight line.  Even if you miss, at least you’ll never get lost in the woods again!

Good luck & good shootin’!

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April 2009 Issue of Inside POOL Magazine Available for Free Download

The April 2009 issue of Inside POOL Magazine, which features young Austin Murphy on the cover, has been made available for free download at InsidePOOLmag.com. This month the download features new technology in online magazine viewing such as flipping pages, zooming, emailing, sharing, and printing.

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This month features some interesting articles and news including a feature article about young Superstar Austin Murphy as he makes his first appearance on the front cover.  Get the scoop on how Ralf Souquet trounced the Turning Stone Classic Field and about  Brandon Shuff as he snared his first NSC 8-Ball title. Dont’t miss how Ming Ng scored a free ride to the WPBA tour for the year at the Regional Tour Championship.  Learn to get a plan before you bend over to shott and how to make some precision breakouts.  Get pool lessons and billiard instruction from the Inside POOL Magazine instructors.  Also get the latest news from the regional tour from around the world.

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