On July 19 & 20th Highpockets Billiards in Memphis, TN hosted Viking Cue 9-Ball Tours Open and Amateur events. The events drew 87 players and paid out a prize fund of $8,120.
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This in from Inquirer.net - Former World Pool champ Alex Pagulayan yesterday filed a libel suit against the Billiards and Snookers Congress of the Philippines for accusing him of "sharking" and for later withdrawing his participation in last year's Guinness 9-Ball Tour.
Sharking is a pool term for acts that disrupt and disarm one's foe, according to BSCP in a media statement last year where it explained the reason for barring the flamboyant Pagulayan from vying in a Tour leg in Shanghai... Read Full Story
First Coast APA, the biggest pool league in Jacksonville, will be joining forces with Dragon Promotions in promoting the 3rd Annual Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open during the Lucasi Hybrid Classic pro and amateur events July 30 through August 3 at Bankshot Billiards. First Coast APA Division Representative Angela Tuhacek will direct the event along with co-director John Gase. First Coast APA boasts over 3,000 active members.
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Roaring Lion Energy Drink presents the $2,500 added Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour Knoxville Championship. The event will be held on the weekend of July 26-27 at Breaker's Billiard Sports Bar and Grill in Knoxville, TN, phone 865-688-6475.
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PoolDawg, an online leader in retail billiards and game room equipment, today announced their sponsorship of WPBA touring pro pool player Debbie Schjodt. Schjodt, currently ranked 19th by the Women's Pro Billiard Tour, will represent PoolDawg at upcoming pro billiards events including the 2008 US Open later this month.
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Mike Zuglan is proud to announce the dates for his Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour 2008-2009 season. This marks the tour's twelfth season of hosting tournaments in some of the premier rooms in the northeast including two more $25,000 added events at the beautiful Turning Stone Resort And Casino.
Added money for the billiard club events will range from $1,500 to $5,000. Entry fees are as posted and with the exception of the casino events, may be paid at the individual event in cash.
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The most prestigious junior & collegiate pool tournaments in North America, the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) Junior Nationals and the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Collegiate 9-Ball Championships will be held at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. ACUI competition will be held July 8-10, follwed by the Junior Nationals July 10-13. The Student Union Memorial Center (SUMC) will host both tournaments.
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Strokers's 2, the newest billiard room in Tampa, FL hosted this weekend's Viking Cue Open and Amateur 9-Ball Tour events. 85 players including 18 Jr and women players who received free entry, and 21 league players that took advantage of the discount offered by The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour participated in the events. Pros Ronnie Wiseman and Corey Deuel mad the event extra exciting...
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It was a battle of the Fishers and this just in from the WPBA:
Kelly won the lag, broke and made a ball but was forced to push out on the 1. After a short safety battle, Kelly finally had an open shot and ran out. Allison didn't pocket a ball on her break in the 2nd game and Kelly ran out to take an immediate 2-0 lead. Kelly had the advantage going into game 3 with the break only to find her momentum brought up short by another safety battle. Allison caught up to tie the score... Read Full Story
Those unrelated Fishers from Great Britain (who both shoot a mean stick and both live in Charlotte!) are now in the finals of the Great Lakes 9-Ball Classic in Michigan City.
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