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On the Cover: Mike "The Fireball" Dechaine took down hometown favorite Jeremy Jones in the finals of the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships to win the first-place prize of $16,600. The event was the second put on by promoter Badi Nazhat and was a resounding success. For the full story, please see Page 20.

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Beat People With a Stick Mastering the Stun Shot—The Most Important Shot in Pool Pro Pool Workout Banking Get in Shape Dances With Cues Banking With The Beard Two Rails in the Corner, Long Rail First

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Hohmann and Chen Phenomenal at Philippine Open Each Wins 10-Ball World Crown Ultimate 10-Ball Championships a Click Dechaine and Fisher Achieve Ultimate Acclaim Chang and Cha Best at Beijing Take Titles at the Beijing Open APA Members Score at National Singles Championships World’s Largest League Crowns Seven Amateur Champions in Las Vegas Ellerman Excels on West Coast Claims First 2011 Seminole Pro Tour Stop International Billiard & Recreation Expo Exhibitor Guide and Map See Sears 10-Ball Field Wins World Title in Manila USA and Canada Share Honors at the 2011 Lucasi Hybrid Cues ACS Nationals 2011 BCAPL Nationals Bigger and Better Reyes Crowned U.S. Open One-Pocket Champion Straight Pool Success at 35th BCAPL Nationals Van Boening Victorious at Third U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship

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Instruction

< by Tom Simpson

Mastering the Stun Shot—

zone to occur. Shoot, observing closely the action of the stripe. Note that both speed and tip height contribute to this result. You must control both.

stun shot is any shot where the cue ball is skidding A when it hits another ball. This means the ball is not roll-

2. Progressive Stop Shots: Practice shooting stop shots at five different CB-OB distances, ranging from one diamond to five diamonds apart. Don’t try to pocket a ball. Just shoot straight at the OB and make the CB stop dead. Observe closely. Did the cue ball stop dead? Did it float to one side of the shot line? Did it have any sidespin? How did you do what you just saw?

The Most Important Shot in Pool ing and not backspinning—it’s sliding. In pool, stun means skid. The stun shot is the most important shot in pool because it’s the only shot where we know for certain the path the cue ball will take after colliding with another ball. Pure stun will always cause the cue ball to go down the stun line (the line perpendicular—90 degrees—to the line through the centers of the balls at the moment of impact). The stun line is the line the center of the CB will take, while the tangent line is the line the edge of the CB will travel. Any forward roll or backspin in the cue ball at that impact moment will cause it to veer forward or back from the stun line. This is the basic reference for all position play: Does the stun line point where I want the cue ball to go? If so, stun may be the best plan. If not, we can use follow (roll) to pull the CB forward of the stun line or draw (backspin) to curve it back from the line. A stop shot is a stun shot that happens to be straight in. It’s a stop shot because, with no cut angle, there is no stun line. Because there is no cut angle, all the linear force transfers to the object ball, and the CB stops dead. Any forward roll or backspin, and the cue ball will follow or draw. In pool school, we work through four levels of understanding and control, to begin to master the stun shot. Here’s a quick summary of those four levels. Practicing in this way will quickly make a real difference in your play. 1. Phases of Motion of the Cue Ball: When we hit at maximum high on the CB, it begins moving forward with full natural roll (and no, there’s no overspin). When we hit the center, the CB begins skidding forward. Skid quickly decays to roll, depending upon speed, distance, and ball-cloth friction. Between center and top, the CB starts with some combination of skid and roll, which decays to full roll sooner than a center ball hit. Hitting below center starts the CB moving forward while spinning backward, breaking the friction with the cloth. Backspin decays to skid (stun), which then decays to roll, assuming enough distance/time/friction. So, on all shots struck at center or below, there is a portion of their line of travel during which the cue ball is skidding (stunned). Depending on speed, tip height, and ball-cloth friction, the skid zone may be as short as a few inches to as long as a few feet. At typical shot speeds, the skid zone is about 6 to 8 inches in length. To shoot stun shots, we must learn to control where the skid zone will occur as the CB moves forward. If the CB is in the skid zone when it strikes the OB, it’s a stun shot. Set up a striped ball or an Elephant Practice Cueball with the stripe horizontal. Decide how far down table you’d like your skid 8 InsidePOOL Magazine ◊ July/August 2011

3. Progressive Stop Shots—Two Ways: In Exercise 2, we stopped the ball any way we could. This time do the exercise twice, stopping the CB two different ways. Since both speed and tip height matter, we’ll control one and vary the other. First way: Hit every shot at maximum low and hit progressively harder as the CB-OB distance increases. Second way: Hit every shot with firm speed and hit progressively lower as the distance increases. What did you learn?

... we must learn to control where the skid zone will occur.

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4. Stop Shots in the Wild: Scatter balls on the table. Pick any object ball and shoot straight at it, stopping the CB. Ignore the pockets! This is not a pocketing practice. Shoot stop shots at various distances and speeds. This is a great way to warm up and build confidence in your stroke and your alignment. The ability to do this well and consistently is key to great pool.

Revisiting these exercises periodically will help you with this vital skill. You’ll play better and enjoy increased confidence. This is important stuff.

Tom Simpson Tom Simpson is a Master Instructor in both the BCA and ACS Instructor Programs. He delivers his acclaimed 3-Day Weekend Intensive in 12 cities nationwide. As inventor of Elephant Practice Balls®, the Stroke Groover™, and the Ghostball Aim Trainer®, and authorized instructor for Secret Aiming Systems™, Tom’s innovations in training have helped thousands of players. Listen to an audio description of the Intensive, and read 35 instructional articles at www.NationalBilliardAcademy.com. Contact: Tom@PoolClinics.com.

Instruction

< by Bob Henning

Banking shots are important because they are often the only B ank way to get back in line when you’re out. Sometimes they are the only way to win when you’re down to the game ball and don’t have a conventional shot. They can get you out of trouble sometimes, and they can get you started on a run-out when you don’t have a simpler shot. But all banks are not created the same. There are banks that are wise to take and banks that are better left alone. It’s amazing, but it’s not unusual to see an astute and conservative player take a flyer when it comes to banking. Trying an off-angle bank and doing something heroic to try and keep the cue ball from running into an obstacle is a common sight.

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Straight-back banks to the corner are also common near the end of the game. If your opponent gets out of line on the last couple of balls, you may be looking at such a bank. He’ll play safe and send the object ball to one short rail and the cue ball to the other where a return safety on your part may be difficult to execute. It’s important to know these banks, especially the slightly off-angle ones that need to be shortened with speed or english. It’s essential to practice these so that you know when to go for it and when to pass.

Check out the following ideas and tips on banking:

Don’t bank until you consider the consequences and fully understand what might happen. Don’t skimp on planning just because you’re banking. Stay on the offensive. Banking is an offensive move, so don’t hesitate or second guess yourself. Shoot with authority. Stay in charge and look for two-way banks that will let you stay in control of the table even if you miss. Take advantage of a big pocket. A ball close to a pocket opening might substantially increase your margin of error. Use it when you can. Be creative. There are lots of ways to shoot any bank shot. Keep it simple, but do what you need to play position. Protect yourself and always look to minimize the risk associated with banking. Decide in advance on how you want to miss if you do so. Only bank when it’s easier than the available straight shot options. Take the bank when it’s easier than playing safe. Don’t forget you can always go two in the side or in the corner. Sometimes the double-bank shot is a better choice.

On the other hand, there are times when playing a bank is the absolutely right thing to do. In these situations, the bank shot is the easiest of the possible shot choices, or it leaves such a favorable outcome—even when missed—that it outweighs the normal advantage of a regular shot.

The most important bank shots come up at the beginning of a game and at the end.

The most important bank shots come up at the beginning of a game and at the end. In the front game you are likely to face a bank situation because your opponent failed to make a ball on the break or you broke and ended up without a shot. Since the 1 ball frequently comes to the head of the table on the break, you are often confronted with banks back to the corner where you have to control the cue ball and hide it in case you miss. Another common front game shot is banking cross-corner and bringing the cue ball down table for position. The key to these banks is to know when to take them and when to pass. Sometimes the risk is so high that an opponent might even push to it and hope that you take it. In the end game there are two scenarios that often require banking. In 9-ball the 9 is racked in the middle of the rack and doesn’t get moved much. If you are playing a knowledgeable player who knows how to rack, it is likely that the 8 ball was also moved to the far end of the table. Since you have to come down table after pocketing the 8, it is possible to overshoot position and end up with a bank on the 9 into either the side or the corner. Controlling the cue ball and freezing it to the rail, so your opponent doesn’t have an easy shot if you miss, is critical.

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Good luck and good shootin’!

Bob Henning Bob Henning is the author of The Pro Book, widely considered to be the most advanced training resource for competitive pool players. It brings the latest techniques of the top coaches and trainers of all sports into pool. It is intended for those who wish to prepare physically, mentally, and psychologically for pool competition. Bob is also the author of “The Pro Book Video Series,” a complete, on-the-table training system, and he also released The Advanced Pro Book and The Stroke Zone: The Pool Player’s Guide to Dead Stroke. In addition, he has authored Cornbread Red, a biography of the colorful Billy Burge.

Instruction

< by Matt Sherman

Dances With Cues relish a good pool controversy. So in this article I’ll I challenge the old maxim, “Don’t move your body during the stroke.”

I admit most players ought to stay put through their practice and final strokes. Added to decent fundamentals, staying down helps ensure a proper delivery, the stick moving forward and a bit downward. A recent student of mine had been previously taught to strike his chest on the follow through. To quote everyone’s favorite Vulcan, Mr. Spock, “Humans make illogical decisions.” A good stroke pendulum has a near equal length for backstroke and follow through, so why force extra motion, smack your chest, and jump around? If you jump up to force chest strikes or perhaps avoid chin scrapes, an instructor should examine your stance— and possibly your mind. “The Jumpy,” a dread disease affecting millions of billiards enthusiasts, stems from mainly psychological causes. Early prevention can help. If you already have this disease, have a friend hold a cue stick just above your head as you stroke. Pain is a great teacher. Most players think they stay down but are infected with The Jumpy. The chalk, the next shot, and the cash will be there after the plane comes to a complete stop when you can safely exit the cabin. Stay in place until all the balls come to rest. By all I mean all, including the cue ball, even if it takes five extra seconds of roll time. Benefits to freezing your follow through position are that it looks really, really cool at the table and you’ll pocket more balls.

Next I’ll risk controversy and tell you that for some, moving on the stroke is “just one of those things …” as Sinatra put it when he sang ”Come Rain or Come Shine.” If it works for you, do it. Hey, there are Hall of Fame shooters who moved like they had ants in their pants! While most players who move are rushing their shots, the great Willie Mosconi moved continually, though he wasn’t merely in a hurry to get to the Bronx and watch his beloved New York Yankees. The famous observation, “Willie moves like a dancer!” applied to his stroke and follow through, not just his pre-shot routine.

The Jumpy can be fatal when the pressure is on for the case ball.

If you’re a budding Willie Mosconi and can lock down the next 10,000 shots while waltzing, go for it. But the average APA 3 becomes a 4 or 5 as soon as they settle in—and settle down.

The Jumpy can be fatal when the pressure is on for the case ball. For better concentration for the final ball of a game, I pretend I’m playing shape for another ball to follow. For an added challenge I’ll play to the spot I’ll break from next. Sweet! • • •

Admittedly, The Jumpy can help when someone: moves to avoid a stick foul. needs extra power for the break (best done in moderation). hustles by making a good stroke appear lucky by using a jumpy follow through.

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Willie learned the dance watching Ralph Greenleaf, who let his cue stick fly through his hand on the stroke and even threw his whole body forward for extra oomph at times. Moving with the stroke, not jumping up during the stroke, works beautifully for a few rare players. I have stop action photos on my website for further study.

Matt Sherman Get in shape for pool with Matt "Quick Draw" Sherman, who appears frequently in print and on television promoting billiards and entertainment. His popular site is billiards.about.com, and his Picture Yourself Shooting Pool book and DVD are available at Amazon and other outlets worldwide.

< by Freddy Bentivegna

Two Rails in the Corner, Long Rail First

Compute Bank B: Likewise, a bank from opposite short rail Diamond 0.5 is calculated to hit opposite Diamond 2.0 (0.5 x 4 = 2.0) on the long rail.

Diagram 2

to success. It basically involves multiplying whatever the starting position, diamondwise, of the cue ball on the short rail by a variant of four to find the contact position for the object ball on the long rail. It appears more complicated than it really is. Cue ball starting at Diamond 1? Object ball contacts at Diamond 4. Starting at a ½ diamond (.5)? Contact occurs at Diamond 2, and so forth and so on.

1/4 tip of opposite/favoring english and a firm speed is used to ensure the correct ball action off of the second rail. 2

providing a mathematical solution to a shot that is difI am ficult to visualize by using the diamonds to chart a path

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Bank D 1.5 Bank C 1.75

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Bank B .5 Bank A .75

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The key ratio for these shots is one to four (1:4). This is to say, a starting point of 0.5 Diamond on the short, bottom rail calls for a hit at 2.0 on the first (long) rail (0.5 x 4 = Diamond 2). 8

Code number ratio = 1:4

Instruction

Diagram Two: Use the same 1:4 ratio. Rule 3: In the upper half of the table on the long rail, sight through, rather than opposite, the indicated diamonds. When the indicated diamond count takes you to the upper half of the table (i.e., Diamonds 5-7) then the bank must now be sighted as if you were shooting through the cushion and into the appropriate diamond. That is pretty much all that changes, because the same 1:4 ratio is used to figure banks that calculate to be played in the upper diamonds on the long rail.

Diagram One: Rule 1: The short rail diamond count for these shots always begins at a point on the nose of the cushion, directly opposite the relevant diamond positions.

Rule 4: Whenever a shot doesn’t lie exactly in an easily computed path, (i.e., 1.37 or 1.63, etc.) find the next closest path (i.e., 1.5 x 4 = 6, or 1.75 x 4 = 7) and shoot on a parallel line to it.

Rule 2: In the lower half of the table, on the long rail, the first contact point is opposite the indicated diamonds (i.e., Diamonds 1-4).

Again, use firm speed and 1/4 tip of opposite/favoring english (right english in this case) to get the proper action off the second cushion.

For example, a bank that lies in the track at .75 Diamond on the short rail as indicated in the example of Bank A requires a hit exactly opposite Diamond 3.0 on the first cushion (4 x 0.75 = 3.0). There is always a 1:4 ratio between the short rail starting point and the long rail contact point. To reiterate the formula step by step: Compute Bank A: The calculation for a bank from opposite end rail Diamond 0.75 is: 0.75 x 4 (1:4) = 3.0, with the contact point of the one ball sighted to the opposite point of Diamond 3.0 on the first long cushion.

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Freddy Bentivegna Chicago-born Freddy “The Beard” Bentivegna has been in the mainstream and the underbelly of pool for over 50 years. In 2005 Freddy was elected on the first ballot into the Bank Pool Hall of Fame. He has written two books and two popular DVDs on his specialty, bank pool. He is widely regarded as one of the premier experts on the game and science of banks.

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Hohmann Chen Phenomenal at Philippine Open

each wins 10-Ball World Crown story and pictures courtesy of the World Pool-Billiard Association

lmost 100 of the world’s top players, both men and women, gathered in Manila, Philippines, April 7-11 for the Philippine Open Pool Championships. After grueling qualifying rounds for some and then the five-day event for all, Thorsten Hohmann and Siming Chen stood the winners and world 10-ball champions.

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Held at SkyDome SM City in Quezon City, the five-day event hosted 64 men and 32 women in separate divisions. There were 12 tables in play for the tournament, 8 being used for the men’s division, and 4 for the ladies. The format was a race to 9, double elimination until the final four, with the final race going to 11. First-day casualties included two-time U.S. Open champion Mika Immonen, who was bested

9-6 by Li Wen Lo of China; Shane Van Boening, who suffered his first loss to Naoyuki Oi 9-4; and former women’s number one Allison Fisher, sent to the one-loss side by Chinese qualifier Wu Jing. There were also a couple of narrow escapes, including Germany’s Ralf Souquet eking out a 9-8 victory over qualifier Carlo Biado of the Philippines. By the second day, both Van Boening and Fisher were on their

way home without a single win. They were joined by Kenny Kwok of Hong Kong, who was defeated 9-3 by Lung Chang Yu, and Pei-Wei Chang, perennial quarterfinalist in the World 9-Ball event, who was sent home 9-6 by Ramil Gallego. Canadian John Morra has also been shown the door, as have Jerico Banares, Jeff De Luna, Marlon Manalo, and Demosthenes Pulpul. The third day revealed the Philippine Open Pool Championships as one of the most unpredictable and most competitive tournaments ever staged. Going into the fourth

day there was still no frontrunner. World champions have fallen by the wayside, and players coming from the qualifiers looked just as formidable as the ranking players. At the end of the day, Immonen, double world champion Ronnie Alcano of the Philippines, world’s number-one female player Ga Young Kim of Korea, and reigning World Women’s 9-Ball champion Fu Xiao-Fang of China had all been shown the exit door, while those who looked invincible in the first two days of the tournament suffered stinging setbacks.

Liu Haitao

Ralf Souquet

souquet, liu advance to final four

Souquet and Liu Haitao of China asserted their dominance Sunday by pulling off two more wins to stay unscathed in the tournament, remaining the only undefeated players in the event. Souquet outlasted Darren Appleton in a hill-hill encounter 9-8 in their round-of-16 match. Souquet formalized his entry in the semifinal round after subduing compatriot and bosom buddy Thorsten Hohmann 9-2 in their quarterfinal showdown. Liu, on the other hand, squeaked past Lining in a 9-8 decision. But the biggest news of the day happened a few minutes before night time when the up-and-coming Biado ousted newly crowned World 8-Ball champion Dennis Orcollo 9-7. “Less ang pressure sa akin ngayon and medyo masama rin ang laro ni Dennis,” said Biado. (“The pressure is less on me, and Dennis is a little off today.”) One of Orcollo’s errors proved to be crucial: A miscalculated position play on the 5 ball forced Orcollo to take a difficult shot, which he missed. Biado pounced on the opportunity and wrapped up the match. He added the country’s number-one bet in the international pool circuit to his growing list of victims.

Ralf Souquet, Dennis Orcollo

a battle of titans

The rivalry between Souquet and Orcollo of the Philippines was rekindled on the third day of the event, with fans and pool experts anticipating a battle royale between two of the best players in the sport. But it turned out to be an all-Souquet show. Facing the player who defeated him in the 2009 Predator 10-Ball Championship in Las Vegas, the German ace kept Orcollo sitting on his stool for most of the match and hammered out a surprisingly easy 9-2 win. Souquet’s domination of the match wasn’t foreseen, especially when the former World 8-Ball and 9-Ball champion made known in public that he was feeling uncomfortable as he was coming off shoulder and back injuries. “There are these games when you feel like you have some sort of a momentum. I ran out four or five straight racks and my thinking from there was to keep Orcollo on his seat,” said Souquet. Filipino players Lee Van Corteza and Antonio Lining also kept themselves on the winners’ side after completing contrasting victories over their rivals. Corteza won over a crack Taiwanese opponent, Chang Jun Lin, 9-6, while Lining scuttled countryman Jundel Mazon 9-4. It was the first loss of Mazon, a player who earned a spot in the Stage 2 of this event via the qualifying tournament.

Meanwhile, Souquet won five straight games, including two in convincing fashion over top-rated opponents. His performance in two of the last three games appeared to be an indication the veteran cue artist is determined to win his first-ever crown on Philippine soil. “I’ve been in the finals of a major pool tournament three times and didn’t win any of those. I’ve been knocking on the door for a championship, but I wasn’t successful. Hopefully I’ll get the chance this time,” said Souquet. “As long as I can stay focused, I think I’ll have a good shot winning this tournament,” added Souquet. “I’m still feeling it [back injuries] just a little bit, but I’m trying to get my mind off it. But to win, you need to have luck as well. It plays a big factor in winning a championship.” Unlike Souquet, who breezed past his opponent, Liu had to carve out a win the hard way. The Chinese cue artist fought back from the verge of elimination to turn back Lining. Down 6-8, Liu had to pounce on one of the few mistakes made by Lining. The 47-year-old Filipino missed the 5 ball in the corner in the fifteenth rack. Liu was able to capitalize and cleaned up the remaining balls to stay within striking distance 8-7. Liu then ran out the next two racks to complete a come-from-behind win and deal Lining his first setback in five matches. The Filipino player was relegated to the oneloss bracket. July/August 2011 ◊ InsidePOOLmag.com 17

Thorsten Hohmann

Antonio Lining

Siming Chen

chinese teenager wins women’s division

An Asian Games gold medalist and champion of the China Open, Chen ended her first Philippine campaign with a perfect record, defeating veteran Fisher 9-3. The 17-year-old won all six of her matches over Reggie Gregorio, Line Kjorsvik, reigning World Women’s 10-Ball champion Jasmin Ouschan, Lim Yun Mi, Lin Yuan Chun, and Fisher.

hohmann and lining make it four

Biado, responsible for eliminating defending champion Ricky Yang and Orcollo, was finally toppled when his luck ended in a do-or-die battle against former world champion Hohmann of Germany, who won in a thrilling 9-8 encounter. The German player, who is seeking his first championship on Philippine soil, joined countryman Souquet and Haitao in the final four. The last berth for the semifinals was disputed by veteran Filipino Lining and Appleton. Lining prevailed in the tightly contested match 9-6. His win was aided by luck, coupled with the Briton’s erratic game, which came at a perfect time. “Luck played a big part in my victory, as well as the bad game he played,” said Lining. In the women’s division, it came down to Siming Chen of China and Kelly Fisher of Great Britain for the championship. Chen survived former Amway World champion Lin Yuan Chun of Chinese Taipei 9-6, while Fisher defeated former World Women’s 9-Ball champion Li Sha Sha of China by the same score. Fisher broke free from a 6-6 standoff by taking the next three racks and spoiling a possible all-Chinese finale. Chen came back from a 3-5 deficit before turning back Lin, a crack competitor who once played against some of the best male players in the inaugural World 10-Ball Championship in Manila in 2008.

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“I never expected to win this event, especially ending my campaign with a perfect record. My mindset is just to play my best every game because it’s basically a strong field,” said Chen through Filipino-Chinese interpreter Joyren Ting. Chen broke free from a tight battle right from the eighth rack. She had a series of run-outs then came up with a safety shot in the twelfth rack to cover the 6 ball. There she put Fisher in a tight position. The Briton opted to take a bank shot, but the cue ball failed to hit the 6. That allowed Chen to get back to the table and wrap up the match. A protégé of former teenage sensation and double world champion Wu Chia Ching, Chen Siming wants to continue his winning legacy. She plans to compete in the World Women’s 10-Ball event and seeks to join compatriot Liu Sia Sia and her master Wu as a teenage world champion. “Liu Sia Sia won the championship when she was sixteen, while Wu Chia-Ching won when he was seventeen. Chen wants to join the company of teenage champions,” said Chen’s interpreter.

Siming Chen, Kelly Fisher

hohmann wins philippine open

Hohmann had a bit more of a battle on his hands than did Chen in his victory. He and Souquet went rack for rack with never more than a single point between them until Souquet gained his first lead of the match at 10-9 in the race to 11. From there Hohmann won the next two racks to claim the title. When Hohmann won the rack to get him to doublehill it was his third hill-hill match in the last four. He had also defeated Biado and Yang by the same margin. Ironically, Hohmann was not even meant to attend this tournament. He had had a personal commitment that was preventing him from attending and that commitment did not go away until the last minute. The BCA, the EPBF, the WPA, and the promoter were all unable to find a slot for him at that late hour. But a player pulled out of the tournament at the last moment and Yen Makabenta gave Hohmann a call just on the off chance that he might be able to get to Manila and compete. Within a few hours of the call Hohmann was on his way to Manila and the incredible week of pool that lay ahead for him.

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Ultimate

-Ball Championships A Click

Dechaine &Fisher Achieve Ultimate Acclaim by InsidePOOL Staff photos courtesy of Cathy Vanover

uxtapose Mike Dechaine and Allison Fisher and you see two very different players—the up-and-coming young gun and the established legend. But after the second annual Ultimate 10-Ball Championships April 22-24, each walked away with another prestigious title added to their résumé. Promoter Badi Nazhat made his vision of an elegant and tasteful event a reality. The venue at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Frisco, TX, was a large, spacious ballroom with soft music piped in and an air of hushed expectation. Professional masseuses awaited tense pool players across the hall from the event, and a green room provided respite to players needing focus. Tournament co-directors Zach Ballas and Ken Shuman headed the event. The women’s division was a race to 7, with the semifinals a race to 8 and the final match a race to 10. The men raced to 8; the semifinals were a race to 10 and the finals to 12. Breaks alternated, players had to call all pockets, and the all-ball fouls rule was used. The 10 ball spotted if it was pocketed on the break. Additionally, each table had a referee posted at it for every match. Live streaming was provided by Inside Pool Video and Pool Action TV. The $15,000-added women’s division garnered a 54-player field that consisted of many of the top names on the tour, as well as newcomers from Asia and a few local players. In the men’s division, anticipation was so high for the $35,000-added prize purse that Florida pro Donny Mills actually boarded a plane for the first time in his 30-odd-year life to join the other 91 players vying for their share.

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Jeremy Jones

Jones the Hometown Favorite

A total of 18 players returned for Sunday’s matches—4 ladies and 12 men. Kelly Fisher was the first winner with her 7-0 routing of Monica Webb in a match that saw her leave nothing to chance after her shocking 7-6 loss to Allison Fisher the night before after holding a 5-1 lead. Webb was relegated to fifth place, tied with Vivian Villareal, who was bested by Line Kjorsvik 7-5. Oscar “The Big O” Dominguez and Rodney Morris went to double-hill in their one-loss side match. Dominguez had the upper hand in the final rack and looked to be the winner until he missed the 10 ball. He shouted in surprise, but there was nothing he could do, and “Rocket” ended up moving forward 8-7. In another match that ended anticlimactically, reigning U.S. Open champ Darren Appleton and Jason Klatt were vying to advance to the hot seat match. Appleton held an early, small lead, but soon Klatt inched up to go 6-5 up. Appleton had no shot on the 1 ball in the next rack and attempted a jump shot but scratched, and Klatt cleared the table to reach the hill. Klatt came up empty on the break, and it looked as though Appleton would claim that game, but he hit the 9 ball too softly and it came to rest right in front of the side pocket. With two balls remaining, Klatt had little trouble winning 8-5.

Kelly Fisher

Meeting Klatt in the hot seat match was Jeremy “Double J” Jones, who survived a hill-hill bout with Mike “The Fireball” Dechaine in the other winners’ side match. Up 7-6 on Dechaine, Jones missed a 1-7 combo and allowed Dechaine to reach the hill alongside him. Dechaine broke and missed the 1 ball, but Jones then missed a tricky 4-8 combo. It looked to be all Dechaine, but then he surprisingly rattled the 7 ball in the pocket, and Jones dished up to win 8-7. In the match for seventh place, Morris went up against Jeremy Sossei, who leapt out to a strong 5-2 lead. A safety battle over the 3 ball in the next went to Sossei, and then he reached the hill in the following rack. Morris had a chance in the next rack when Sossei missed the 4 ball, and he took that game to move one closer. After exchanging a couple of innings in the last rack, Sossei rattled the 5 ball. The 9 ball was between the cue and the 5 ball, and Morris had to massé around it to make the 5. However, the cue followed the 5 in, and Sossei took that opportunity to clear the table 8-3. In the other men’s division match, Charlie Williams went up against Jonathan Pinegar, who held the lead 4-1 until Williams turned it around and made it 7-6 in his favor. It didn’t take too long for Williams to break and run out the final rack to win 8-6.

Fisher Flies in Finals

In the women’s hot seat match, there was no contest. Allison Fisher blew past Angelina Paglia to a 5-1 lead and only allowed her opponent one more game before winning 7-2. Darren Appleton left the stage after another brutal match, this time against Charlie Williams. The players split the first two racks, but after that it was all Williams, who capitalized on every mistake made by Appleton. When Williams was up 5-1, Appleton was at the table but scratched and conceded the remaining four balls. He received a warning, as it is against the rules to concede racks, and they kept playing. Williams reached the hill in the next game, and when he fouled in the next rack on a jump shot, Appleton took a point, but when Appleton scratched on the break in the next, Williams cleared the table to win 8-2. Mike Dechaine made quick work of Jeremy Sossei in the other match 8-4. In a slow-moving hot seat match between Jeremy Jones and Jason Klatt, the score seesawed to 7-6 in Jones’ favor. A defensive battle over the 1 ball ended with Jones playing a rather weak safe that led to a double-hill match. Another safety bout on the 2 ball in the final rack gave way when Jones saw an opening and took it, running out to win 8-7.

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Jason Klatt

Angelina Paglia

Line Kjorsvik

Paglia continued to struggle in the women’s semifinals, as Kelly Fisher was primed and ready to earn a rematch with A. Fisher, who had bested her hill-hill in the winners’ side final four. K. Fisher surged ahead and only allowed Paglia two games to her credit before winning 8-2. Dechaine continued on his rampage in the quarterfinals, facing off against Williams and shooting into the lead. Reaching the hill 7-3, Dechaine took his turn at the table when Williams came up dry on his break. It turned into a defensive maneuver, with numerous innings traded before Williams fouled, giving his opponent ball in hand. “The Fireball” blazed through the last rack and advanced to the semifinals 8-3.

Fisher Catches Comeback Wave

The men’s semifinals and the women’s finals, both races to 10, started and

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ended at the exact same time. Dechaine held an early lead, but Klatt drew within a game at 3-2; meanwhile, the Fishers’ score was knotted at 2 each. Fisher was struggling with her game and missing uncharacteristic shots, while Dechaine and Klatt were into defensive maneuvering in their match. Klatt took the lead for the first time in the match at 5-4, while A. Fisher missed the 10 ball at 3 apiece and K. Fisher took the lead 4-3. It was about this time that the referees introduced the shot clock to both matches. Klatt got another step closer when Dechaine fouled and he got ball in hand, but “The Fireball” won the next two racks after a foul by Klatt to make it 6-all. Meanwhile, K. Fisher had inched ahead to 7-4. A. Fisher dug deep and settled in to win the next three racks. A break and run by A. Fisher put her in the lead 8-7 with two to go. K. Fisher fouled and gave A.

Fisher ball in hand in the next, which A. Fisher ran out to take the hill. A lengthy safety battle in the next rack saw K. Fisher leave A. Fisher an open shot on the 3 ball. A. Fisher had a tough move from the 4 to the 7, but she nailed it and had an easy out from there to win 10-7. “It was a great event,” Fisher confirmed after her win. “I thought the conditions were nice, we had referees on every match, which was a pleasant change. I really enjoyed playing here—it’s a nice venue to play. I love it when we have a hotel that’s connected to the venue so you can just come and go as you please. For the first time of doing it, I think it’s been really good. Regarding her intense comeback victory, Fisher explained, “I played Kelly in the semifinals and I was four-nil and fiveone down and came back to win sevenfive last night, so I was delighted with that

Jeremy Sossei

Oscar Dominguez

Men’s Results: performance. I was just staying patient. Same here today: The first half of the match I was really not on at all, my speed control, I was missing silly balls, so I gave a few games away in the beginning. In the second half we got put on a shot clock and it was actually better, it speeded my game up a little bit and actually clicked in, which I was hoping to do. You never know whether you’re going to do it or not.”

Dechaine Sets Finals on Fire

The men’s semifinal match seesawed to 9-7 Klatt, but then Dechaine outmaneuvered Klatt in two safety skirmishes to take the next two, making it doublehill. Dechaine broke in the final rack and made two balls and opted to play safe on the 1. It came down to the 2 ball, with Klatt playing a marginal safety. Dechaine had an opening and went for it, clearing the remaining balls to win 10-9. In the men’s finals, Jones and Dechaine traded the first six racks with neither player notching more than one error each. Then Dechaine pulled ahead by three racks to make it 6-3 in the single extended race to 12. Jones restored parity, though, with several outstanding games. The players traded the next four racks, and then Jones took a deliberate foul after Dechaine left him a tough shot on the 1 ball, and Dechaine was able to run out to take the lead 9-8.

When Jones scratched on his next break, Dechaine jumped up but missed a back cut on the 4 ball. However, Jones missed the 5, which Dechaine then hung in the side. Jones was back at the table and made it 9-all. “Double J” was the first to make it into double digits when he cleared the table after an empty break by Dechaine, but then Dechaine gained some momentum in the next when Jones left him a bank shot on the 9 ball, which he made for perfect position on the 10 to make it 10-all. Dechaine broke and ran the following rack to reach the hill. Though Jones made a ball on his next break, while attempting a short cut on the 4, it caromed off the 5 and just missed the corner pocket. With six balls left on the table, Dechaine ran out easily to take the title 12-10. Tournament co-director Ken Shuman commented, “From a director’s standpoint, the second Ultimate Ten-Ball Championships was a resounding success. The international roster of ninetythree men and fifty-four women competitors displayed a level of professionalism that exceeded our expectations, both on and off the table. On behalf of promoter Badi Nazhat and co-tournament director Zach Ballas, we commend each of you for representing the sport with such high standards.”

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 7th 9th 13th 17th

Mike Dechaine Jeremy Jones Jason Klatt Charlie Williams Darren Appleton Jeremy Sossei Jonathan Pinegar Rodney Morris Jesse Engel Brian Brekke Dennis Hatch Oscar Dominguez Raj Hundal Paul Song Brandon Shuff Niels Feijen Mike Davis CJ Wiley John Gabriel Max Eberle Johnny Archer Ralf Souquet Sylver Ochoa Shawn Putnam

Women’s Results: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 7th 9th 13th

Allison Fisher Kelly Fisher Angelina Paglia Line Kjorsvik Vivian Villareal Monica Webb Amy Chen Dawn Hopkins Kyoko Sone Tara Williams Kim White Eun Ji Park Ming Ng Melissa Little Laura Smith Brittany Bryant

Results:

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Mike Dechaine vs Jeremy Jones in the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Final Allison Fisher vs Kelly Fisher in the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Final Cliff Joyner vs Shane Van Boening at the Ultimate 10-ball Championships Cliff Joyner vs Shane Van Boening at the Ultimate 10-ball Championships part 2 Allison Fisher vs Kim Pierce at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Raj Hundal vs James Davis Sr at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Brittany Bryant vs Neslihan Gurel at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Ralf Souquet vs Joey Gray at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Angel Paglia vs Gail Glazebrook at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Amanda Lampert vs Dana Aft at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Nicole Keeney vs Helena Thornfeldt at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Chip Compton vs Jonathan Pinegar at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Kelly Fisher vs Monica Webb at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Brandon Shuff vs Kevin Guimond at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Brittany Bryant vs Orietta Strickalnd at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Raj Hundal vs Dennis Hatch Part 1 at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Raj Hundal vs Dennis Hatch Part 2 at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Kyoko Sone vs Amy Chen at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Rodney Morris vs Niels Feijen at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Jeremy Jones vs Mike Dechaine at the Ultimate 10-Ball Jason Klatt vs Jeremy Jones at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships Jason Klatt vs Mike Dechaine at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships

Chang

Cha

Best at Beijing

Take Titles at the Beijing Open un Lin Chang and Yu Ram Cha bested eminent international fields in their respective divisions to become the 2011 champions of the Beijing Open. The world-ranking event took place April 27 through May 1 at the Yuetan Stadium, formerly used for the Olympic Games, in Beijing, China. Chang, a former winner on the Guinness Tour, proved his mettle by taking on a series of tough opponents in the 96-player field and vanquishing them all. He first eliminated Carlo Dalmatin of Croatia, who had earned his pedigree by bettering Germany’s Thomas Engert 9-6 and Charlie Williams 9-2 just to get into the championship’s draw sheet. His next opponent showed promise of being a grueling match-up. Feng-Ban Zhao had just come from a solid 11-4 trouncing of newly crowned Philippine Open champ Thorsten Hohmann, but Chang was simply an over-reach for Zhao as Chang mangled him 11-5 to earn the right to do battle with Nick Van den Berg of Holland.

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by InsidePOOL Staff photos courtesy of Michael Neumann

“El Niño” had done some giant-killing of his own. He had bested both Shane Van Boening 9-3 and Dennis Orcollo 9-4 in the primary rounds and continued to grind it out through the final brackets. He took down Hao-Xiang Han 11-8 and Quingshun Yang 11-8 before destroying former world champion Ronnie Alcano 11-5 to find his way into the ring against Chang. This match could have gone either way, but when Chang prevailed 11-9 he was only one victory away from the championship. Chang had to get past “Superman” to get to the brass ring. Roberto Gomez had finished second four years ago at the World 9-Ball Championship, and he was determined not to play the bridesmaid again. Gomez’s first challenge was 2008 Challenge of Champions and 2010 World Cup of Pool winner Jian-Bo Fu. It was not the closest of matches, but the 11-7 win was tight enough to temper the sword. Gomez then had to take on friend and countryman Antonio Lining. Lining had just eliminated current World 9-Ball and new Hall of Fame

inductee Francisco Bustamante 11-7, but even he Then Cha had another tough opponent in Kelly Men’s Results: could not hold up under the withering fire of Gomez, Fisher. This was one for the ages, but even Fisher was 1st Jun-Lin Chang $40,000 who advanced 11-5. forced to bow 9-8 to the never-say-die cueing of Cha. 2nd Roberto Gomez $20,000 3rd Che-Wei Fu $10,000 Gomez then polished off Chia-Ching Wu (now Shu-Han Chang is a perennial top-five finisher Nick Van den Berg renamed Jia-Ging Wu) 11-9 and Che-Wei Fu 11-9, who is due more championships. The former Ja- 5th Feng-Ban Zhao $5,500 even after Fu had just ruined all of the “Magician’s” pan Open champion could not get anything going Ronnie Alcano tricks as he overwhelmed Efren Reyes 11-3. against Cha, and Cha eased into the championships Jia Qing Wu against Chieh-Yu Chou, another Japan Open cham- Efren Reyes The championship match fulfilled its promise pion. Chou also won the 2009 Amway Cup and had 9th Jin-Hu Dang $2,000 to be a close battle between great competitors. Both finished second at the Japan Open in two other Thorsten Hohmann men showed their best as they kept the crowd en- years. But Cha was well armed and ready. She shot Quing-Shun Yang thralled throughout. In the end, the last-rack decider Chou down 9-6 to earn her place atop the podium. Stephan Cohen went to Jun-Lin Chang, and the new champion pre Antonio Lining sented himself to the crowd, owning the 11-10 vic David Alcaide tory over Gomez. Chris Melling Women’s Results: Yong Dai 1st Yu Ram Cha $26,000 The 48-player ladies’ division was captured by $1,000 2nd Chieh-Yu Chou $13,000 17th Carlo Dalmatin 2010 Amway Cup champion Yu Ram Cha. Cha had Mark Gray 3rd Siming Chen $6,500 her work set out for her this week. Her first opponent Vincent Facquet Shu-Han Chang in the final bracket was Miyuke Fuke of Japan. Fuke, Takashi Uraoka 5th Jasmin Ouschan $3,800 former runner-up in the Japan Open, just couldn’t Hao-Xiang Han Kelly Fisher hang with Cha and fell 9-4 before her onslaught. Mika Immonen Xiao-Fang Fu Toh Lian Han Sha-Sha Liu Lo Li-Wen 9th Pan Xiao-Ting $1,500 Francisco Bustamante Chichiro Kawahara Cheng-Chieh Liu Miyuki Fuke Muhammad Bewi Siamanjuntak Rubelin Amit Joven Alba Dou-Dou Zhou John Morra Ga Young Kim Artem Koshovoj Allison Fisher Yong Hwang Han Yu

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APA�Members

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World’s�Largest�Pool� League�Crowns�Seven� Amateur�Champions� in�Las�Vegas

by InsidePOOL Staff

Nicole Goin

PA members took home more than $450,000 in cash and prizes at the APA National Singles Championships held April 27-30 in Las Vegas, NV, at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. The National Singles Championships consisted of both the 8-Ball Classic and 9-Ball Shootout Singles Championships and the Jack and Jill Doubles Championship. The final round of the 9-Ball Shootout featured three championship matches, one for each skill level tier, with two shooters in each match competing for $10,000 in cash and prizes. In the Green Tier (skill levels 1-3), Nicole Goin of Danville, IL, defeated Veronica Ovens-Head of Largo, FL. Goin advanced to the finals after a semifinalround victory over Megan Fraser of Fletcher, NC. Ovens-Head advanced to the finals after defeating Apryl Green-Wilds of Kansas City, MO. Fraser and Green-Wilds tied for third place. In the White Tier (skill levels 4-5), Troy Cooper of Anoka, MN, defeated Kyle Coleman of Niles, MI. Cooper defeated Liming Luan of Nashville, TN, in the semifinal round to advance to the finals. Coleman advanced to the finals by defeating Gloria Villa of Seattle, WA. Luan and Villa tied for third place.

Troy Cooper

In the Black Tier (skill levels 6-9), Alex Olinger of Kettering, OH, defeated Nick Chirco of Fort Hood, TX. Olinger advanced to the finals after defeating Andrew Lawson of Fairmount, IL, in the semifinals. Chirco advanced to the final-round match after a victory over Omar Gutierrez of Whittier, CA, in the semifinal match. Lawson and Gutierrez tied for third place. Alex Olinger

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Each of the three champions received a prize package worth $10,000. Runners-up in each tier took home a prize package worth $5,000. Third-place finishers each received $3,000.

More than 3,400 pool players made it to the regional level of the 9-Ball Shootout before the field was whittled down to 277 men and women competing for 9-ball crowns in each of three skill level tiers. More than 6,200 APA members advanced to regional competition of the 8-Ball Classic, and just over 460 of those players advanced to the championship in Las Vegas. In the finals of the 8-Ball Classic, four champions each took home a prize package worth $15,000 for their performances. In the Blue Tier (skill levels 2-3), Duane Green of Willingboro, NJ, defeated Kevin Belue of Athens, AL. Green defeated James Rockwell of Columbus, NJ, in the semifinals to advance, while Belue defeated Christopher Gloerson of Stratford, CT. Rockwell and Gloerson tied for third place.

Duane Green

In the Yellow Tier (skill level 4), Patrick Wheeler of Manhattan, IL, defeated Julio Delvalle of Trenton, NJ. Wheeler advanced to the finals by defeating Alfredo Garcia of Tuckahoe, NY, earlier in the day in the semifinal round. Delvalle defeated Robbie Engesether of Fridley, MN, in the semifinals. Garcia and Engesether tied for third place. In the Red Tier (skill level 5), Michael Jaeck of Whitehouse, OH, defeated Sait Gurer of Irwin, PA. Jaeck defeated Mark Pfahler of Davenport, FL, in the semifinals to advance, while Gurer defeated William Simmons of Drummonds, TN. Pfahler and Simmons tied for third place. In the Purple Tier (skill levels 6-7), Steve Knoll of Sarasota, FL, defeated James Silva of Los Angeles, CA. Knoll defeated Jeff Anderson of Shelbyville, TN, in the semifinal round. Silva advanced after defeating Dale Fazenbaker Jr. of Lonaconing, MD. Anderson and Fazenbaker Jr. tied for third place.

Michael Jaeck

Steve Knoll

First-place winners received cash and prizes worth $15,000. Each runner-up received cash and prizes worth $9,000. Third-place finishers each received $4,000. In the annual Jack and Jill Doubles Championship, held in the MiniMania Room during the Singles Championships, Daryl Lane Jr. and Keira Graves of Nashville, TN, defeated Jason Fortun and Louisiana Le of Terrytown, LA. Lane Jr. and Graves took home $5,000, while Fortun and Le received $3,000 as runners-up. Sportsmanship awards were presented to Miguel Rodriguez of Ocala, FL, and Jim Legothetis of Pekin, IL, for outstanding conduct throughout their matches in the 9-Ball Shootout and 8-Ball Classic, respectively.

Patrick Wheeler

Keira Graves, Daryl Lane Jr.

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itch Ellerman laid claim to the first stop of this year’s Seminole Pro Tour, defeating Raj “The Hitman” Hundal in the finals convincingly to take the title. The event was hosted by the California Billiard Club in Mountain View, California, where a strong field of 107 players chalked up their cues for a chance to take home the first-place trophy, $5,000 cash prize, and a bottle of Grand Touring Vodka. The three-day event did not disappoint and yielded several intense matches in every round of play. Four of the tour stop winners from last season were in the players’ field for this event, including Mike Dechaine and Rodney Morris. Also in attendance were the 2010 Player of the Year, Corey Deuel, and 2010 Steve Mizerak Championship winner Earl Strickland. The blind draw got the action going immediately with a firstround match-up between Strickland and Alex Pagulayan. “The Lion” took an early lead 2-0, but Strickland came back to win 9-5. Strickland did not get a chance for a breather, as he then faced Morris, who was just coming off a first-round win over Jeff Carter 9-5. Strickland and Morris battled it out to a hill-hill score, and Strickland eked out the victory, sending Morris to the west side of the bracket.

Strickland then had to face veteran player Ismael “Morro” Paez and defeated him 9-4. Amar Kang was Strickland’s next opponent, and Kang fell victim 9-3. Strickland seemed as if he could not be beat. He then matched up with Mike “The Fireball” Dechaine, who was on a great run of his own, having defeated Norm Alicia 9-1, Jeff Gregory 9-3, Tyler Van Wulven 9-5, and Rob Hart 9-5. Strickland and Dechaine exchanged one spectacular shot after another before Strickland edged out Dechaine hill-hill and advanced to face Raj Hundal. “The Hitman” proved to be too much for Strickland to handle that day, ending Strickland’s run and sending him left 9-3. A rematch with Morris, who had been tearing through the one-loss side, awaited Strickland. The second time around Morris proved to be too much for Strickland and eliminated him from the tournament in fifth place. With all of the big names in the draw at this event, few people gave Phoenix, AZ’s, Ellerman a chance to come away with the victory. Ellerman began the event with a 9-4 victory against Steve Chaplin. He moved on to play Virginian Brandon Shuff in Round Two. Shuff gave Ellerman a tough run, but Ellerman advanced with a 9-7 win. Jonathan

Ellerman

Excels on West Coast Claims First Stop on 2011 Seminole Pro Tour by InsidePOOL Staff

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Raj Hundal Rodney Morris

Mike Dechaine

Mitch Ellerman, Raj Hundal, Rodney Morris

Californian Oscar “The Big O” Dominguez was Ellerman’s next opponent. Dominguez was unable to stall Ellerman’s runs and was bested 9-5. Ellerman was paired against Jesse Engel in his next match. Engel had previous bested Deuel and seemed poised to claim his first Seminole Pro Tour victory of his career. Ellerman, though, had different ideas and sent Engel to the left side of the chart. San Diego’s Louis Ulrich was the next to try to stand in the way of Ellerman. Ulrich started off strong and took an early lead, but Ellerman was a man on a mission and defeated Ulrich on his way to the hot seat match against Hundal. Ellerman came out victorious over Hundal 9-7 and claimed the hot seat. Hundal moved west to face Morris, whom he eliminated in third place 9-5. Though Hundal moved back to the right side to face Ellerman again in the single race-to-11 championship match, Ellerman struck first and took the early 2-0 lead. Hundal came right back to tie things up at 2 apiece, but Ellerman then ran three racks in a row to make it 5-2. Hundal added one more win to his tally. The one-rack loss did not faze Ellerman, as he won the next four racks to expand his lead to a comfortable 9-3. Hundal took the next game to pull to within 5 at 9-4 but then broke dry, leaving the perennial door open for Ellerman to finish off the match and the championship. Ellerman won the next rack to reach the hill, but it was at this moment that the fortunes of Hundal temporarily changed for the better. While Ellerman was finishing running the previous rack, Hundal ordered a vanilla milkshake. By the time it was his turn to shoot, Hundal had his milkshake in hand and it seemed to give him the added boost he was lacking. Hundal, with milkshake close at hand, went on to win the next four racks to double up his tally to 8. Now only down 10-8, Hundal once again broke dry. This time around, Ellerman did not let his chance slip through his fingers and looked to finish the match. Ellerman lined up to shoot the final 10 ball when Hundal graciously threw in the towel to concede the match and championship to Ellerman.

“I don’t really leave the West Coast, per se. That’s why a lot of people don’t know about me,” explained Ellerman in an interview afterward. “I’ve done good in the Reno tournament here and there, and I’ve won the Swannee, which is a big tournament on the West Coast, so I had to come out for this.” A somewhat crestfallen Hundal also was interviewed, and while stirring his milkshake he praised Ellerman. “Mitch played good, and in all fairness, if you watch the matches, he did get some good rolls—he had some great rolls, and then backed it up with great play.”

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See

Sears 10-Ball Field

Wins World Title in Manila story and pictures courtesy of the World Pool-Billiard Association Huijdi See

itleholders from around the globe descended upon Manila, Philippines, to compete at the World 10-Ball Championship. Of the 128 superlative competitors who started out the quest, it was Holland’s Huidji See who was ultimately crowned champion, besting Jian-Bo Fu of China.

Carlo Biado

Jianbo Fu

Huijdi See

The tournament was held May 10-15 in the Main Hall of the World Trade Center in the Manila Bay Area of Metro Manila. Boasting a prize purse of $250,000 USD with the lion’s share of $60,000 going to the winner, it was no surprise that the field consisted of the most exceptional players, including Dennis Orcollo, Niels Feijen, Shane Van Boening, Ralf Souquet, Darren Appleton, Johnny Archer, Mika Immonen, and Thorsten Hohmann. The format saw the players divided into 16 groups of 8 players each. Each group played an elimination round under a double-elimination format. Four players from each group advanced into the final 64. From there, the tension rose as the competition then became single elimination, where every error came at grave cost.

Players Vie for a Shot at Glory

Demosthenes Pulpul

Jericho Benares

Shane Van Boening

The match of the tournament, one that had everyone on their feet, took place between Dennis Orcollo and China’s Jia-Qing Wu (formerly known as Chia-Ching Wu of Taiwan). Orcollo appeared to have things well in hand, leading 7-0, when Wu caught fire and brought the match to double-hill. Wu was at the table but had a jump shot on the 4 ball. He made the table-length jump and then had to long-rail-bank the 5 ball. That done, the rest of the table was his for the taking. But he missed a routine shot on the 6 ball that left Orcollo an opening. But the shot was tough and he missed it. Still, the only choice left for Wu was a table-length bank. When he missed it Orcollo came to the table to the roars of the crowd and cleaned up to take the win and gain his entry to the round of the great eight.

next rack to make it double-hill. Fu then held on through a tough rack to win 9-8 and claim his seat. The last man to make it to the semifinals was Akakariyama when he took down Melling 9-6.

See the New World 10-Ball Champion

See began the first semifinal match with a 4-2 lead over Yukio Akakariyama in the race to 9. After trading the next two racks, Akakariyama tied the match up at 5 apiece. See took advantage of an error by Akakariyama and won the next three games to reach the hill. A defensive battle went Akakariyama’s way only after See missed an elemental shot on the 10 ball, giving Akakariyama new life at 8-6. Despite a miss by See on the 8 ball in the following rack, Akakariyama scratched on the 9 ball and conceded the victory to See. The second semifinal match found Fu facing Carlo Biado. Biado seemed to be off to a fine start as he cleared the rack, but he hung the 10 ball in the corner to gift Fu with the first bead. This set the precedent for the remainder of the match: The players seemed more to lose games to each other rather than win them. Neither appeared comfortable at the table, while both were missing shots that would have been automatic earlier in the week. Eventually Fu took the lead 7-1, and Biado looked as if he knew his run was done. Fu reached the hill shortly afterward. Biado got to the table early in the next rack and took it. The Filipino crowd got new life and tried to inspire their last great hope, and Biado did win four games in a row to make it 8-5, but when Fu played safe on the 6 ball in the last rack, Biado kicked into the ball but scratched, leaving Fu an easy layout to complete for his seat in the finals.

Fu held the advantage in the race-to-11 final match between See and Fu, as his arm was warmer from his recent win over Biado, but See took the first rack and looked at ease. See held a 4-1 lead before Fu won a safety battle He was joined there by his next opponent, Carlo and took a rack. The players traded the next two to make Biado, who had just destroyed Daryl Peach 9-1 and came it 5-2, and when Fu could not convert the 6 ball after an to the table full of confidence. The other two match-ups excellent jump shot on the 5, See moved up again 6-2. were Tony Drago (who had just defeated Klatt 9-5) and Fu began narrowing the gap between himself and See, who had just gotten past Ko Pin-Yi 9-6, and Chris Melling (who bested Yu Lun Chang 9-8) and Yukio Aka- See, and soon the score was at 9-8 in See’s favor, leaving a maximum of four games left to determine the champion. kariyama, who had eliminated Tomoo Takano 9-5. Fu attempted a safety on the 2 ball in the next game but The first to finish, See took control of the match early failed to drive anything to a rail and gave up ball in hand. as he cruised to his 9-4 win over one of the best-loved See took it all the way home to land on the hill at 10-8. For players in the world, Drago. Biado showed no weakness once See came up dry on the break, but Fu missed a bank as he galloped away from Orcollo to win 9-4. The third on the 3 ball and left an open spread for See to grab. He man to make it to the last day was Fu. Corteza had been swept the rack easily and sank to his knees with joy to acdown in their match 7-4 when he began a charge that cept his first world title. soon found him leading 8-7. But Fu came back to win the

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Derrick Cantu, Nick Hood, Bill Mason

Shawn Modelo, Jessica Frideres, Leslee Davis

USA Canada Share Honors at the 2011 Lucasi Hybrid Cues ACS Nationals

by InsidePOOL Staff

he American CueSports Alliance moved to the newly renovated Tropicana Las Vegas for their 2011 ACS National Championships May 7-14, where players from all over North America came to compete. When the heat of competition in 24 divisions of play in 8-ball and 9-ball had cooled off, players and teams from both USA and Canada merited similar overall successes.

Ike Runnels, Glenn Atwell

In the Men’s 9-Ball Singles Houston’s undefeated Nick Hood took advantage of his handicap rating to dispatch Bill Mason (Virginia Beach, VA) in the one-set finals 7-5. The Women’s 9-Ball Singles crown was hoisted by Jessica Frideres (Ft. Dodge, IA), who spotted opponent Leslee Davis (Lutz, FL) one game and fell behind 0-3 before recovering to take the division by a 7-4 margin. In 8-ball singles, Ike Runnels (Kankakee, IL) comfortably dispatched the always-dangerous Glenn Atwell (Gig Harbor, WA) in the first set of the finals 7-3 to claim the Men’s Advanced 8-Ball Singles top spot, while Canadian Sherry Warren (St. John’s, NL) and Kit Dennis (Ridgefield, WA) dueled to a final’s 7-6 climax in favor of Warren for the Women’s Advanced 8-Ball Singles laurels. Other 8-ball singles results included Nick Hood (Houston, TX) claiming a second title— Men’s Open 8-Ball Singles—by a 5-1 margin over Derrick Cantu (Alexandria, LA), Rhonda Wright (Westlake, LA) claiming a title for Cajun country via a 4-1 finals victory over Linda Asleson (Billings, MT) in Women’s Open 8-Ball Singles, Hector Morgan (St. John’s NL) clipping Robert Wright (Surrey, BC) 5-4 for the lower-skill-leveled Men’s Standard 8-Ball Singles division, and Eve Sisneros (La Junta, CO) recovering from a first-set finals loss to Kirsten Liane (Tacoma, WA) 3-4 to claim the trophy for the Rocky Mountain state by a decisive 4-0 score in the playoff set.

Sherry Warren, Kit Dennis

Pat Dugan, Nick Hood, Derrick Cantu

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The veterans gained the spotlight as well, with Mike Rohner (Sherrill, IA) taking advantage of a free entry via a previous win in the Lucasi Hybrid Cues All-American Tour to dominate the Men’s Senior 8-Ball Singles, topping his play off with a 5-1 finals dispatch of Victor Tyynismaa (Lake

Kristen Liane, Eve Sisneros, Veronica Aquilar

Shawn Modelo, Loreen Toutant

Rodney Browne, Mike Rohner, Victor Tyynismaa

Jerry Watts, Roy Skenandore, Randy Goettlicher

Dick’s Pick

Dakota Dragon Ladies Rounders

Brass Bell

Rat Pack Gals

Rickochet Ladies

Cubetas Leo’s Place

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Havasu, AZ), who was relegated to the runner-up position for the second straight year. In the Women’s Senior 8-Ball Singles, Shawn Modelo (Antioch, CA) emphatically defended her title by eliminating Loreen Toutant (Barrie, ON) in the first set of the finals 4-0. And in the Super Senior 8-Ball Singles, a former runner-up, Roy Skenandore (Green Bay, WI), escaped a two-set finals over Jerry Watts (Shelbyville, KY) after being down 2-4 and 0-4, respectively, to grasp the title on the hill 5-4 for his first national title win. Scotch Doubles 8-ball divisions (man/woman) featured the team of Jessica Frideres/ Dustin Gunia (IA/NE) defending their title in Advanced 8-Ball Scotch Doubles over Gina Knight/Kenneth Brisbon (IL/MI) in one set 5-1, while Labernalene Store/Steven Stowers (AZ) blanked Mandy Schneider-Hood/Nick Hood (TX) in the finals 4-0 for the Open 8-Ball Scotch Doubles crown.

Pedro Piedrabuena, Hugo Patino, Frank Torres, Miguel Torres, Jae Hyung Cho, Michael Kang, Mazin Shooni, Khalil Diab, Adrian Viguera, Thanh Vu

Team play highlighted the chemistry of league play with local hot shots, “Dick’s Pick” (NV), decisively outpointing Team Canada Eh! (AB) 13-7 for the Men’s Advanced 8-Ball Team championship; and “Dakota Dragon Ladies” (ON) breaking a 12-12 tie in the finals of Women’s Advanced 8-Ball Teams division to click off a 19-12 win over “Ol Tima” (WA) for the title. “Brass Bell I” (VA) took down the finals of the Men’s Open 8-Ball Teams via a one-set 13-10 decision over “4 Shooters & A Blind Preacher” (UT), while “Rat Pack Gals” (UT) kept their undefeated march intact via a 10-6 finals margin over “This Bud’s For You” (OK). In the standard divisions, Men’s Standard 8-Ball Team “Cubetas Leo’s Place” (CO) lost in the hot seat match 8-13 only to regain their momentum and gain revenge in the finals the hard way: a two-set 13-12, 13-8 thriller over “O’Leary’s” (AZ), while “Kross Roads Wild Cards” (VA) captured the Women’s Standard 8-Ball Team division at the expense of Ontario’s “Felt on the Table” 10-8. The three 9-ball team divisions were highlighted respectively by Men’s Advanced 9-Ball Team champions “Ball Busters” (BC) outdistancing “Las Vegas Cue Club – Kuhl” (NV) 19-14 for the title, Men’s Open 9-Ball Team victors “Rounders” (BC) winning a marathon 19-17, 19-15 clash over “Wrecking Crew I” (LA), and winning Women’s Open 9-Ball Team “Rickochet Ladies” (LA) routing “Deli NineAlators” (AZ) 10-4 for its division conquest.

Tom Rossman, Jason Kane

The ACS was also pleased to host some very extra special events at this year’s Nationals, which included Pedro Piedrabuena (CA) claiming his fourth national title at the USBA National Three-Cushion Championship; Jason Kane (NY) outpointing 100 competitors for the ACS National Artistic Pool Championship, conducted by former world artistic pool champion Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman; and Jason Kane (NY) and Jessica Frideres (IA) sharing respective men’s and women’s Speed Pool Challenge titles. The ACS expresses special notes of appreciation to title sponsor Lucasi Hybrid Cues; tournament direction and equipment supplier High Country Promotions; the professional staff of the Tropicana Las Vegas; and the ACS tournament and referee staff, players, and fans who continue to support the ACS. Jason Kane, Jessica Frideres July/August 2011 ◊ InsidePOOLmag.com 37

2011

BCAPL Bigger

Nationals

ore divisions and events were created for players at this year’s 35th BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. With the addition of the Men’s and Women’s 9-Ball Open Singles divisions, two new 9-ball team divisions were added to the end of the 10-day extravaganza so players could have more events in which to participate. A new 8-Ball Mixed Advanced division was also created to allow more teams to compete.

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Better

by CSI Staff photos courtesy of Fred Stoll

Off Constantly Of the nine total 8-ball and 9-ball team divisions, three of the winning teams came from the Chicago area. In the Men’s Mixed 8-Ball Open Team division, the Chicago team “Off Constantly” was not off at all. They went undefeated through the field of 618 teams with only a couple of close matches. In the finals, they bested “The Little Rascals” from Downey, CA, by a devastating score of 13-4. In the Women’s Open 8-Ball Team division, “T’s Bar” from Pueblo, CO, went undefeated through the 126-team field to take home the gold. This solid team of ladies gave up very few games in their matches, and the finals were no exception. Even the veteran Wisconsin ladies’ team of “Jackson Cues” only won two games in the final match. The new Mixed Advanced 8-Ball Team, “Riverside Gators” from Lancaster, PA, almost let the prize slip through their fingers when the “Texas Assassins” came for them. In a two-set finale, the “Assassins” handily took the first set 11 to 6. With Men’s Senior Singles runner-up Bill McCoy on their team, “Riverside Gators” pulled out a close win in the second set 11-9. Also hailing from Chicago and playing out of the same poolroom as the Men’s Mixed 8-Ball Open Team Champions is the Women’s Masters 8-Ball team “The Domin8’ers.” They lost their second round to the “New York Dolls” and fought through the field for a rematch. Hill-hill in the first set, a showdown took place between team captains Gina Kim-Lipsky of the “Dolls” and Jacqui HerreraSchroeder of the “Domin8’ers.” With only two stripes left, Kim-Lipsky unintentionally left herself a tricky combination, which she missed. Herrera-Schroeder ran out, and with new life, the “Domin8’ers” lived up to their name, taking the second set 9-5 for the title.

The intimate field at this year’s Men’s Mixed Masters 8-Ball Team championship has hopes of growing the division in the coming years. It was no surprise the “Flip Flops” from Tulsa, OK, went undefeated to become the new champions with 9-Ball Challenge champ Chip Compton on their team. Compton also came in fourth in the 8-Ball Grand Masters Singles division. The “Flip Flops” bested last year’s BCAPL Mixed Open Team champs “Who Needs a Billiard Coach?!” in the first found 11-9 and again in the finals 11-7, with both teams exchanging table runs. Joey Gray of team “Flip Flops” broke and ran in the final rack for the victory. The third victorious Chicago-area team, “Finders Keepers,” won the Women’s 9-Ball Team division. Though they did not fare well in the 8-ball division, the ladies reconvened for a victory in the 9-ball event. They defeated local Las Vegas ladies’ team “VegasBilliardBuzz. com” in a two-set finale. The “Buzz” ladies came through the B-side to take the first set 9-7 but ran out of steam in the second set, losing 9-2 in the end. The Men’s Mixed Open 9-Ball Team champion was the Portland, OR, team of “Abracadabra.” After losing to the Florida team of “C.O.Z. (Curse of Zeno),” they returned with a vengeance, defeating “C.O.Z.” in a twoset finals of 11-6, 11-5. They finished strong with their secret weapon, 16-year-old Chris Byers, who finished runner-up in this year’s Men’s Open Singles division. Of the 97 Men’s Mixed 8-Ball Trophy teams, “Dub Club” from Plummer, ID, went undefeated to become the new champions. They defeated “Hughes Cues” from Alamosa, CO, in the finals 13-10. Of the ten Women’s 8-Ball Trophy teams, “Group Therapy” from Copperas Cove, TX, proved they did not need any therapy at all. They, too, went undefeated through their division, besting the ladies of Victoria, BC, ladies of “Esp Legion Barbie Cues” in the finals.

Vivian Villareal

Tony Robles

The first two singles division titles were claimed by Vivian “The Texas Tornado” Villareal and Tony “The Silent Assassin” Robles. Villareal went undefeated to become the new BCAPL Women’s Grand Master champion, having defeated Canadian Junior National champion Brittany Bryant in a tight match 8-6. Bryant bested Li Jia from Asakita, Hiros, and New Mexico’s Anna Kostanian before meeting up with Villareal. Villarreal also rolled through Jia and Melissa Little both by a score of 8-3. Of the 27 men competing in the BCAPL Men’s Grand Master singles, Robles went undefeated throughout the division. The last several matches were close. Robles sent Dan Louie from Seattle to the one-loss side 9-7 in the hot seat match. In the semifinals, Louie squared off with Maryland’s Shaun Wilkie, who Louie had previous sent to the west side. This time it was Wilkie who was the victor over Louie 9-7. In the finals against Robles, which was a true double-elimination format, Wilkie claimed the first set 9-5 after taking advantage of the numerous dry breaks by July/August 2011 ◊ InsidePOOLmag.com 39

Robles. In the second set, Wilkie took the lead 6-4 when the tables turned. Wilkie came up dry for the first time in the set, allowing Robles to run that rack and the following four to take the match. From the 381 ladies, Jennifer Kraber of Austin, Texas (League 621) went undefeated to become the 2011 BCAPL Women’s Open champion. Her lopsided finals match against Josie Leroy of Newberg, OR (Leagues 154 and 432) ended in a score of 4-0. Over the three days of singles play, Kraber only gave up eight games in her ten matches. Kraber, a regular top finisher on the OB Cues Ladies’ 9-Ball Tour, also had a John Maikke and Dana Aft seventh-place finish in the masters scotch doubles with long-time partner James Da- was came back with a vengeance. She took vis, Sr., of Manor, TX. the first set handily 4-0. Schmitt put up a bigger fight in the second set. When the In the BCAPL Men’s Masters finals, Har- match was hill-hill, Modelo hooked herself vey Shognosh of Forrest, Ontario, Canada on the 8 ball and nearly kicked it in. Schmitt (League 601) also went undefeated through missed her opening shot and left a shot the 45-player field of top-notch players to and the win for Modelo. best Gustavo Correa of Houston, TX (Leagues 191 and 1073) with a final score of 7-4. Both One table over, 18-year-old Danny Olplayers delivered strong performances in a son from Brookings, SD (League 953) was nearly flawless finals match for spectators. grinding it out. After losing his first match of the new BCAPL Men’s Advanced division, It was an-all Arizona BCAPL Open he came through the 100-player field to Scotch Doubles finale. Of the 338 en- double-dip local Las Vegas favorite Chris C. tries, the Mesa, AZ, team of Jesse Renteria Akey (League 769) 6-2, 6-2. Olson won the (Leagues 293 and 526) and Bernie Store Men’s Players Member division in 2010. (League 293) went undefeated to best the team of Chris Paradowski and Lois Schmitt Of the 283 entries in the popular from Tucson, AZ (both League 24). It was BCAPL Men’s Senior division, Bill Skinner Store and Renteria’s first tournament play- of Aurora, CO (League 671) double-rolled ing together. “I’ve known this guy for twelve through the finals match against Bill Mcyears and never played a game of scotch to- Coy (league 187) from Harrisburg, PA, 5-1, gether,” said Store. 5-1. After losing 5-3 to McCoy earlier in the tournament, Skinner was on a mission and Of the 71 BCAPL Masters Scotch the mission was accomplished. Doubles teams, John Maikke and Dana Aft from Atlanta, GA (both League 875) came Veteran 8-ball player Jolene Herum through the B-side to defeat the Wisconsin from River Falls, WI (Leagues 234 and 996) team of Robert Hovick (League 348) and cruised undefeated through the 39-player Kelly Birmingham (League 807) in a two-set BCAPL Women’s Advanced division. Meanfinals 5-1, 4-3. It was run-out scotch doubles while Tacoma, WA’s, Cindy Sliva (League pool at its finest. Every game in both sets 154) lost her first match and came back was finished in one inning or less. through ten rounds, including a tough hill-hill match with Junior National cham In the 112-player BCAPL Women’s Se- pion Liz Lovely to meet Herum in the finior division, Shawn Modelo from Antioch, nals. Sliva was ahead 4-3 but was unable CA (League 322) came through to redeem to capitalize. At hill-hill, Herum broke and herself in the finals. After losing the hot seat ran to close out the set 5-4. match to Lois Schmitt of Tucson, AZ, Modelo

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In the BCAPL Women’s Master finals, of the 27 entries, Amanda Lampert from Frisco, TX (League 1034) lost her first match 7-5 to Arizona’s Susan Williams (Leagues 293 and 1094) only to fight her way to the finals against Canadian Jana Montour (League 497). At hill-hill, Montour broke and ran to take the set and the title 7-6. Robert Green from Bellaire, TX (Leagues 151 and 406) went undefeated to best Bill Dunsmore of Lutz, FL, in the finals of the Men’s Super Seniors (age 65+). At hill-hill, Dunsmore ran down to his key ball and was left with a tricky bank, which he missed. Green methodically ran off his balls to claim the match 5-4 and the title. In a hill-hill spectacular BCAPL Men’s Open finale of the evening, Mike Alonzo from Pasadena, TX (Leagues 502, 1073, and 152) defeated 16-year-old phenom Chris Byers from Tualatin, OR (League 432). From a field of 1,328 players, the two competitors drew a packed house of spectators. The teenager is no stranger to the winners’ circle. Byer has a recent runner-up finish in the Western BCA Championships. In a race to 5, Byers lost hill-hill to Alonzo earlier in the tournament but took the first set of the finals 5-4. In the second set, Alonzo miscued at 2-1, allowing Byers to tie up the score. The players exchanged run-outs until it was hill-hill, when a scratch by Byers allowed Alonzo a chance at the table. He flew out of his seat at the opportunity to run off each ball for the championship. The events were sponsored by Mueller Recreational Products, McDermott Cues, Diamond Billiard Products, Simonis, Aramith, the Magic Rack, Billiards Digest, and BreakRAK. BCAPL tournament direction was provided by Bad Boy Billiard Productions and U.S. Open 10-Ball tournament direction by CSI Director of Rules and Referees Bill Stock with Ken Shuman from California and John Leyman from New York.

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Gentile had an impressive showing, besting Mike Davis 4-1 and Rafael Martinez Chavez 4-3 in earlier rounds. To enter the semifinals, Gentile narrowly avoided a loss to BCA Hall of Fame member Earl Strickland when he came back from being down 3-0 to win 4-3. In the A-side finals, Gentile’s run was halted by Reyes. Reyes took a quick lead 3-1 after an unfortunate scratch by Gentile. After an aggressive cut shot on the 3 ball, Reyes gave up Game 5 but had the break-up 3-2. Gentile chipped away at the stack and responded to Reyes’s moves, but in the end, “The Magician” worked his magic and closed out the set.

he Magician” Efren Reyes went undefeated through the full 64-player field to become the 12th U.S. Open One-Pocket champion at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Produced by CueSports International, the $10,000-added event drew the finest one-pocket players from around the world, as well a sophisticated room full of spectators. Reyes defeated poker star Chris Gentile in the single set finals 5-2.

Alex Pagulayan had a rough start, losing 4-0 to Jeremy Jones, only pocketing two balls the entire set. “I’m just not feeling it. I better figure it out,” he said after the match. Pagulayan went on to win nine straight matches on the B-side before meeting up with Gentile in the semifinals early Sunday night. The players exchanged moves and put on a clinic for the fans, but it was Gentile who advanced to meet Reyes in the finals.

Straight Pool Success at 35th by CSI Staff

ach year CueSports International (CSI) strives to add more interesting events and activities to the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. This year the inaugural CSI 14.1 High Run Challenge introduced a new discipline to many players at the Riviera Hotel & Casino May 13-22. Located in a 30-foot by 10-foot booth in the center of all the BCAPL activities, participants played on two 9-foot Diamond Pro Cut tables, and for only $20 anyone could buy four attempts to score the highest accumulative run for their division. Of the three amateur divisions, the top four players with the highest runs were paid. Men’s Amateur Top 4: Mark Dimick - 120 Craig Powers - 112 Mike MIller - 105 Lee Brett - 91 Men’s Senior Top 4: Peter Lhotka - 56 Mike Zygmunt - 54 Lyn Weschler - 46 Robert Hovick - 42 Women’s Top 4: Samm Vidal - 48 Li Jia - 41 Melinda Huang - 41 Tamiko Heidrich - 35

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With a game like one-pocket, predicting match times and schedules can be tricky. This event ran smoothly under the direction of Bill Stock, Ken Shuman, and John Leyman.

Results:

This was Gentile’s first U.S. Open One-Pocket Championship and his most successful finish in a major one-pocket event.

1st Efren Reyes $8,000 2nd Chris Gentile $4,400 3rd Alex Pagulayan $3,000 4th Scott Frost $2,000 5th Earl Strickland $1,400 Corey Deuel 7th John Henderson $1,000 Brian Butler 9th Rafael Martinez Chavez $700 Danny Smith Chris Bartram Paul Song 13th Jeremy Jones $450 Brandon Shuff Bob Herchik Bernie Pettipiece 17th Gabe Owen $300 John Brumback Danny Harriman Jeff Heath Ike Runnels Cliff Joyner Richard Grenier Jeff Carter

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tion finals bracket racing to 100-point games. The final match was to 150 points. Of the top eight, Danny Harriman received a $200 bonus for having the overall single high run of the event. He was on 199 before his run ended with an unfortunate scratch. Notable 100+ runs also came from John Schmidt (121) and Mika Immonen (113). Professionals Top 8: 313 - Danny Harriman 281 - John Schmidt 261 - Mika Immonen 233 - Corey Deuel 194 - Darren Appleton 160 - Miguel Silva 159 – Tony Robles 151 - Max Eberle There were a couple upsets in the first round of the seeded final eight draw. Tony Robles defeated John “Mr. 400” Schmidt 100-56, while Derby City 14.1 champ Darren Appleton advanced by way of forfeit when his opponent Corey Deuel was occupied in the finals of the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Harriman defeated Max Eberle 100-56, and Immonen bested Miguel Silva 100 to 14. Immonen continued his reign of terror against Harriman in the next round with a win of 100-4, running 91 balls and out. Meanwhile, Robles held off Appleton with a score of 100-36. In the 150-point finals between Robles

and Immonen, “Iceman” was on a mission. He rolled through the finals match as he did all the others, with a 150-26 victory over Robles including a 109 and out. Over $5,000 was paid out. The CSI 14.1 Challenge was sponsored by Action Junkies Sportswear, Mueller Recreational Products, McDermott Cues, and Diamond Billiard Products. Final 8 Payouts: 1st Mika Immonen 2nd Tony Robles 3rd Danny Harriman Darren Appleton 5th Max Eberle Miguel Silva John Schmidt Corey Deuel Mika Immonen

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Boening Victorious at Third U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship by CSI Staff photos courtesy of Dale Shank

Four players returned for the last day of the event. The quarterfinal match featured Alcaide versus relatively unknown player Dennis Haar from Terre Haute, IN. This was Haar’s first professional 10-ball tournament and his best finish in any major event. Haar cleared a path to the final four by way of defeating top players James Baraks, Mitch Ellerman, Mike Dechaine, and Johnathan Pinegar. But his efforts fell short against Alcaide, who jumped ahead at 6-5. Haar jumped and hung a 1 ball for Alcaide to reach the hill. At 7-5, Haar missed a 4-7 combination that cost him the match. In the hot seat match between Van Boening and Corey Deuel, both players appeared to be exchanging errors. They traded racks until the score was 4-4, at which point Deuel hooked himself on the 7 ball. Deuel won one more game to make it 5-4 before Van Boening took the next four, breaking and running on hill to win 8-5.

Shane Van Boening

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Deuel and Alcaide met next for the raceto-9 semifinal match in which the winner must win by two games. Alcaide jumped to a quick 4-1 lead and appeared to be playing fast and loose. The gentlemen exchanged some defensive maneuvers over the next few racks until the score was tied 4-4. In an unbelievable turn of events, Deuel missed the 1 ball with ball in hand, allowing Alcaide to take that game and the next one. Both players continued to struggle, exchanging racks until Alcaide took the set 9-6. The final match was a race to 11, win by two games. This year has been another banner year for Van Boening, as he recently ran over the competition at the Derby City Classic, taking first in the one-pocket division, second in 9-ball event, and the Master of the Table honors, as well as taking ninth place in the World 8-Ball Championship. Alcaide, long considered the top professional player in Spain, recently finished third in the World 8-Ball Championship and ninth in the Beijing Open Men’s Division and was the first player from Spain to represent Team Europe in the Mosconi Cup. Alcaide came through the one-loss side, winning 7 matches in a row after a third-round loss to Scott Frost. The nerves ran high in the finals. Alcaide took a quick 5-1 lead, but then a dry break cost him two games. At 5-3, Van Boening returned the favor with a dry break, but Alcaide was unable to capitalize. He missed a 6 ball that allowed Van Boening to close the gap and take the lead. In the middle section of the match,

Mike Dechaine

the spectators were treated to several safety battles. However, Van Boening prevailed and won seven games in a row to pull ahead 8-5 when Alcaide finally seized his opportunity with a tricky 6-10 combo billiard from the 3 ball. That was the final game he would win. Van Boening turned it into high gear and kicked in the 4 ball at 10-6, followed by a safety on the 5 ball that led to ball in hand and the run-out for the title. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 7th 9th 13th 17th

Shane Van Boening David Alcaide Corey Deuel Dennis Haar Scott Frost Johnathan Pinegar Mike Dechaine Ralf Souquet Darren Appleton Efren Reyes Mitch Ellerman Charlie Williams Raj Hundal Mike Davis James Baraks Alex Pagulayan Brandon Shuff Corey Harper Ernesto Dominguez Danny Harriman Kenichi Uchigaki John Schmidt Oscar Dominguez Jeremy Sossei

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he final match of the Third U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship was between two highly decorated professionals from both sides of the Atlantic. After six days the field of 96 players, representing 10 countries, whittled down to U.S. favorite Shane Van Boening and Spain’s David Alcaide. Held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and produced by CueSports International (CSI), in front of an enthusiastic crowd Van Boening was crowned the 2011 champion.

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Jim McDermott 2011 Cue of the Year McDermott Cue will be launching their 2011 Cue of the Year in July 2011. The G1302 has highly figured birdseye and cocobolo top with six long points consisting of recon ebony, brass, and green and brown box elder burl with six short floating points with recon ebony, cocobolo, and brass. It also has six brown box elder burl clovers with a green outline. The sleeve is cocobolo with brown and green box elder burl, recon ebony, and brass. It also has six brown box elder clovers. The G1905 is enhanced with abalone inlays and is a limited edition of only 50 cues. Both cues have a total over 130 inlays and come standard with McDermott's i-2 shaft. The G1302 sells for $1,399 and is limited to 150, while the G1905 sells for $1,999. Please call 800-666-2283 or log onto www.mcdermottcue.com to place an order.

Tip Pik Shaper The new 2011 Tip Pik Shaper and Scuffer is available with a shaper/scuffer combo and is attached to a keychain for maximum versatility. This handy and competitive cue tool retails for $10.95. To find your local dealer, please call Billiards Express for Scott or Daryl at 800-540-1761.

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Simonis X-1™ The innovative Simonis X-1™chalk dust removal tool can keep your Simonis cloth playing better, longer. With patents pending for its design as well as how it works, the Simonis X-1™ is one of the most innovative product to hit the billiard scene in years. Retail is $89.95 and comes in a beautiful storage box. For ordering information, please call 800-SIMONIS or visit www.simoniscloth.com. 46 InsidePOOL Magazine ◊ July/August 2011

Wave Cases These black/blue, black/pink, and black/purple Wave Cases by Sterling Gaming feature a durable nylon exterior, the Organic Rebound interior, roomy easy-access pockets, an ergonomic handle and shoulder straps, two backpack-style straps, a non-slip rubber pad bottom, and a separate jump handle sleeve in the lower pocket. Available on CueSight.com in sizes 2’ x 3’ for $130, 3’ x 4’ for $150, and 4’ x 8’ for $180.

This whimsical towel gives your favorite pool player an easy out with six excuses for why that ball didn’t drop. Adorned with original animal-themed cartoons, this 22-inch by 13-inch towel is made of lint-free flour sack material and has a hanging loop on the back. Retail price is $7.95, with 10% of the profits donated to H.E.A.L. Inc (Helping Every Animal Live). To order, please visit www.poolplayerexcuses.com.

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Moori-V Four-Layer Premium Pigskin Tips New to the market in 2011, these four-layer premium pigskin tips by Moori are the higher end of their line. Four layers of leather means less glue and more leather on the impact surface. This special design provides unique and better playability. The superb quality of these Japanese made tips will make you think twice before using anything else. To order, please visit www.cuestik.com or call 800-283-7845 or 847-972-6244.

SharkinU Apparel is dedicated to bringing a fresh new look to the billiard community. Check out their 8 ball skull tee shirt with wings made of 100% combed cotton. The fabric is comfortable and lightweight, and the shirt is screen-printed with water-based links, which are less harmful to the environment and have a softer, more natural feel. To order, please visit www.sharkinu.com or e-mail CustomerService@SharkinU.com. Use promo code “Debut2011” for 10% off.

Leather Wrap Blanks Castillo Leather Goods offers a variety of leather wrap blanks, including embossed leather and exotic leather, such as elephant ear, sharkskin, lizard, and bullhide. A sharkskin wrap not only provides a soft feel, but the texture also makes the seam almost invisible. The bullhide wraps are also soft and have a velvety feel to them. All wraps are made of hand-picked leather, cut and skived to precision to ensure the best fit on your cue. Castillo Leather Goods also specializes in longer-length wraps and hard-to-find exotic wraps. To order, please visit www.castilloleathergoods.com or call 773-491-0018.

Simonis DVD Now available to the trade: Simonis cloth installation training videos! Keep your mechanics on the leading edge by offering them the education they need to get the job done right. Callbacks? Those are costly and make you look bad. Retail for these incredibly useful and detailed videos is only $30 each. Save one callback on a job and they pay for themselves. Call 800-SIMONIS or visit www.simoniscloth.com for more information.

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Tiger Product’s Onyx-LTD® laminated cue tips are made with the same boar hides as their Sniper tips. The finest layers are then collected and aged with Tigers’ own secret process, turning each layer to black without using a black dye. During this process, Tiger is able to soften the layers to medium hardness while making the leather firmer, making the tip easy to maintain. This consistent tip will only be produced in limited numbers per year, since part of the natural process it goes through does take a long time. The suggest retail price is $24.95. To order, please call 800-5-TIGER-5 or log onto www.tigerproducts.com.

KAMUI Chalk KAMUI Chalk contains a much finer particle size than standard chalk. The purpose of this is to maximize the friction and offer a larger sweet spot to generate more spin on the cue ball. Reducing slippage decreases deflection, giving the player a more accurate aim when english is applied. Wholesale pricing is available. For ordering information, please call 877-GO-KAMUI (465-2684), e-mail john@KamuiTips.com, or visit www.KamuiTips.com.

J&J Cue Cases J&J America Billiards is pleased to offer their new fashionable cue cases. Though constructed of high-quality material, all of the cue cases are still affordable and begin at $50. For ordering information, please visit J&J America at www.jjcue.com, e-mail info@jjcue.com, or call 562-229-9688. May/June 2011 ◊ InsidePOOLmag.com 47

Stripes

By Any Means Necessary < by Ken Shuman past April I had the honor of co-directing the UltiT his mate 10-Ball Championships in Frisco, Texas. One of

the event’s most unique aspects was the fact that a referee was provided for every match. Because we did not have the luxury of extra referees, I took several turns presiding over matches in order to give our officials some much needed rest as well as time to eat. On Saturday I was the referee for a featured winners’ bracket match between Dennis Hatch and Raj Hundal. This contest was being shown live on one of our two streams. It was during this match that I chose to look at a video replay to assist me in confirming a decision on a close hit. The details of the shot are not the issue, as both players were satisfied with the final outcome. After the match I realized it was fortunate to have had video replay at my disposal, and it got me thinking about the other options referees have if replay is not available. So let’s look at the rules governing what methods a referee may use to make decisions. The official rules of the BCA Pool League provide the most definitive guidance. BCAPL Rule 9.6.1, under the heading Soliciting Information, reads: “Referees may solicit information from any source to aid them in making their decisions.” A similar phrase, “The referee will form his decision by all means that seem suitable to him” appears under Protest Ruling in the Regulations section of the WSR. The intent is very clear. Referees have the authority to use whatever aids they choose to ensure their call is correct. Getting it right is far more important than stubbornly refusing to take another look or letting your ego prevent you from asking for help. For matches played without referees the rules provide additional guidance. The WSR allows the referee to “… ask trusted witnesses, review videotapes, or re-enact the shot” when required to rule on a situation after the fact. BCAPL rule 9.6.2 addresses this by stating, in part, “If ruling on a situation or issue which occurred while a referee was not present, the referee will make their best effort to gather the appropriate information required to render a decision, and will make the decision based on that information.” The BCAPL takes this matter even further by providing additional, specific guidance to their officials in the “Applied Rulings” section of their rule book. The material in that section not only describes the application of the rules to various situations, but it also serves to illustrate and demonstrate the usage of the rules. Expanding on Rule 9.6, they offer the following Applied Ruling for Soliciting Information: “While referees are free to solicit information from any source, they are neither required nor specifically encouraged to consult spectators regarding judgment calls. If doing so, the referee should be certain that the spectator is trusted, knowledgeable, preferably trained as an observer or referee, and has no association whatsoever with any player or team member involved in the match.” 48 InsidePOOL Magazine ◊ July/August 2011

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Note the caution and added degree of detail here. Although the BCAPL discourages consulting spectators, they recognize the possibility that it may be necessary on occasion. However, they take the extra step to specify what the referee must consider before seeking help from someone in the audience. The Applied Ruling also addresses the use of video replay by stating: “Referees are neither required nor encouraged to consider video evidence. If a referee chooses to consider video evidence, no call will be overturned unless the video, in the judgment of the referee, provides clear and convincing evidence.”

Referees have the authority to use whatever aids they choose to ensure their call is correct.

Here again we see specific application regarding the use of video evidence as an aid to the referee. The BCAPL approach essentially mirrors the criteria NFL and other pro sports officials use when they consider reversing a ruling. Video evidence must be “clear and convincing” for the call to be overturned.

The authority to use other methods and approaches to make decisions is a valuable asset for referees. But they must use it prudently—and only when appropriate. Officials cannot be asking spectators, re-enacting shots, or looking at replays every time there is a dispute. But when situations warrant, it’s comforting to know a referee does have alternatives and may form his or her decision by any means necessary.

Ken Shuman

Ken Shuman of Sacramento, CA, is one of the country’s premier tournament directors. He is an accomplished professional referee and is considered an expert on the rules of play. Ken has officiated at World Championship events in the USA and the Philippines. He directs some of the major tournaments, including the Derby City Classic, the U.S. Bar Table Championship, CSI’s National Championship Series, the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship, and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Contact Ken at shucue@yahoo.com.

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as League Operators of the Year receive a check for $1,000 and a trophy. In addition to recognizing the League Operators of the Year, the APA also awarded the Rookie and Journeyman of the Year awards. Daniel Carter of West Central Indiana received the Rookie of the Year award, while Marvin Rethman of Las Vegas was selected for the Journeymen of the Year award. The Journeyman of the Year is presented to the top league operator who is no longer a rookie but not yet eligible to receive the League Operator of the Year award.

In the Level 1 Market, Ben and Sharon Driver of the South Dallas County Texas APA were honored for their performance during the past year. Les and Francee Moore of Fort Worth, TX, were the top league operators in the Level 2 Market. In the Level 3 Market, Preston and Lisa Granger of Lafayette, LA, were selected. Marc Lancaster, Kim Ramsey, and Jim Badger of Memphis, TN, were selected in the Level 4 Market. Bruce and Ann Barthelette from Hartford, CT, were awarded League Operators of the Year in the Level 5 Market. The APA awards a number of league operators each year for their accomplishments in running their league area. Those selected

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Memorable pool moment: When the roof blew off the tournament venue at the Predator 10-Ball Championships in Barcelona; winning a national championship. I’ve been able to travel to tournaments all over the United States and the world, and I’ve competed against and made friends with juniors from 15 different countries. Pool has given me the chance to learn and to see a lot and to meet and play some of the legends of billiards. Pool is always a challenge—the more you learn, the more you need to learn.

School you currently attend: Oaks Christian High School, Westlake Village Grade: 10 Favorite subject in school: Health Started playing pool: 13 Titles: 2009 14 and Under Junior Nationals Other notable awards: CSI Next Generation Team; Junior Worlds 2008, 2009, 2010 What kind of cue(s) do you use? Predator radial joint custom, Z2 shaft, BK-2 break cue Are you right- or left-handed? Right Sponsors: CSI Favorite band/music: MGMT

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isa Timm from Palm Springs, CA, was recently given a special award for playing 750 matches with the APA. The award was presented at Lisa’s host location, O’Leary’s of Palm Springs, where she plays and serves as a division representative. APA co-founder and Hall of Famer Terry Bell and Desert Cities APA league operator John Hannahs presented the award. Lisa’s accomplishment is quite impressive, considering she began play in the summer of 2001—that’s an average of over 75 matches per year in 10 years! Lisa first joined APA playing on a ladies’ team in Hemet, CA. The team was captained by Geri Peterson, who provided Lisa with guidance and direction during her early years with APA. In 2004 the team advanced to the National Team Championships in the ladies’ division and placed 32nd out of 64 teams. Later in her APA career, Lisa played on a team in the 8-ball open division that placed 32nd in a National Team Championship field of 646 teams. Lisa credits Diane McCoy and Rita Chilson for influencing her APA involvement to achieve rewarding successes. “Lisa loves playing in the APA and says she’s gained a lot of knowledge about the fundamentals of play and techniques for improving her game,” said Desert Cities APA league operators John and Sharron Hannahs. When Lisa moved to Palm Springs in 2008, she commuted in order to continue playing with her Hemet team. She also joined the first team based in the Coachella Valley. With the recent expansion of Desert Cities APA, Lisa is now able to participate on two Palm Springs teams—one she captains and another she co-captains. She also participates in all local APA events and tournaments. “She is a strong supporter of APA and encourages all amateurs to join,” said Hannahs. “She treasures the camaraderie and the many friendships she’s made over the years. She enjoys all the special events and opportunities that APA has provided her.”

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Regional Roundup Uzdejczyk Unchallenged on Tri-State Tour Tri-State Tour / Edison, NJ by InsidePOOL Staff

Bogie Uzdejczyk went undefeated through the field to take top honors at the May 7 stop of the TriState Tour, besting Keith Adamik in the finals. A group of 32 Keith Adamik, Bogie Uzdejczyk, Tony Ignomirello players gathered at Sandcastle Billiards in Edison, NJ, for the $750-added, B-D player 10-ball event. A narrow escape from a hill-hill bout with Adamik in the winners’ side final four put Uzdejczyk in the hot seat match against Tony Ignomirello, who had advanced via forfeit. It was another close call for Uzdejczyk, but he eked out a 9-7 win while Ignomirello went to the left side of the chart.

Watson’s first encounter with Simonetti occurred in the winners’ side final four, where Simonetti moved past Watson with a 7-3 victory. Simonetti advanced to the hot seat match, where he faced Jason Critelli, who had just bested Mike Harrington 6-4. Critelli only managed five racks against Simonetti, who won the hot seat 9-5. Once on the one-loss side, Watson narrowly won over Gary Murgia 7-5, as Kyle Bubet advanced over Harrington with a hillhill win. Watson then eliminated Bubet in fourth place 7-4 to move on to the semifinal Results: match. Critelli put up a Mike Watson $700 good fight, but Watson 1st 2nd Scott Simonetti $450 wanted his revenge and 3rd Jason Critelli $270 sent Critelli home in third 4th Kyle Bubet $180 7-5. In the final match, 5th Gary Murgia $110 Watson took an early 4-0 Mike Harrington lead. Simonetti fought 7th Paul Raval $80 his way back into the Chuck Giallorenzo match to knot the score 9th Dave Shlemperis $60 at 6 apiece, but Watson Brian Hunter surged through the next Scott Abramowitz three racks to win it 9-6. Cyndi Haefner

Ken DeCuire also won his match via forfeit on the oneloss side, while Adamik eliminated Raphael DaBreo 7-4 at fifth place. Moving on to the quarterfinal match, DeCuire put up a good fight, but Adamik was adamant about wanting a rematch with Uzdejczyk in the finals. To get there he then had to go through Ignomirello, who was waiting in the semifinals. It was yet another neck-andneck match for Adamik, Results: who squeaked by 8-7 1st Bogie Uzdejczyk $550 to advance to the finals. 2nd Keith Adamik $350 This match was also a 3rd Tony Ignomirello $200 close one, but in the end 4th Ken DeCuire $130 it was Uzdejczyk who 5th Raphael DaBreo $80 earned the title 7-5. Paul Raval 7th

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Recovering from a late loss to Scott Simonetti, Mike Watson was able to reverse that decision in the finals of the May 14 stop of the Tri-State Tour to defeat Sim- Jason Critelli, Mike Watson, Scott Simonetti onetti and take the title. The $500-added stop attracted a field of 55 to Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ. 56 InsidePOOL Magazine ◊ July/August 2011

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Vannala Triumphs on Tri-State Tour Tri-State Tour / Jackson Heights, NY by InsidePOOL Staff Rajesh Vannala recovered from a loss in the hot seat match at the May 21 Tri-State Tour stop to wreak revenge on Arturo Reyes in the finals and snatch the first-place prize from him. The George Poltorak, Rajesh Vannala, Arturo Reyes $1,000-added event was hosted by BQE Billiards in Jackson Heights, NY, and drew a field of 28 players.

Khan kept up his Results: winning ways against 1st Carl Yusuf Khan $700 Schwartz in the semifi2nd Ron Mason $400 nals, eliminating his op3rd Jacob Schwartz $275 ponent in third place 4th Arturo Reyes $170 7-2. Still on a roll, Khan 5th Chris Karp $100 advanced to the final Billy Cheng match against Mason. Khan bested Mason 7-3 in the first set of the double-elimination final match, and the second set went hill-hill. At 6-all, Mason hung a crucial 7 ball, and Khan capitalized to win the match and title.

A 7-4 victory over George Poltorak in the winners’ side final four deposited Vannala into the hot seat match. There he faced Reyes, who had just sent Chuck Giallorenzo to the one-loss side 7-3, for the first time. Reyes outplayed Vannala 7-3 to await a finals opponent. Now on the west side of the chart, Giallorenzo was eliminated at fifth place by Gary Murgia 7-3. Tying with Giallorenzo was Christian Smith, who was ousted by Poltorak in a hill-hill match. Murgia and Poltorak went on to face each other in the quarterfinal match, and it was Poltorak who advanced 7-2.

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Silva recovered from an A-side loss to Skinner 5-3 to eliminate Nick Smith at fifth place 5-4 and Frank Urbaniak at fourth place 5-3. He wreaked his revenge on Skinner in the semifinal match, sending him home in third place 5-4 to claim a spot in the finals versus the undefeated Piazza. Silva successfully dispatched Piazza in two sets, concluding with a 5-4 victory to claim the title.

Gary Murgia $140 put Vannala byPoltorak InsidePOOL Staff in the 4th Chuck Giallorenzo $85 finals, where he was able to 5th Christian Smith defeat ReyesSilva 9-5 and claim Ruben douthe title. ble-dipped Tony Piazza in the finals of the January 22 installment of the Lucasi Hybrid All-American Tour to take top honors and Khan Topplesprize Mason the first-place of for Tri-State Title $500. The Tour $500-added Tri-State / New York City, NY event was hosted by InsidePOOL Staff by Bill Skinner, Frank Urbaniak, Rubin Silva, Greenfields Pool and Tony Piazza Sports Bar in May Lakewood, Ron Mason went undefeated to the final match of the 28 stop Results: CO, featured on the Tri-State Tour, only to be upended by Carland Yusuf Khan for31 theplaytitle. 1st Ruben SilvaMemorial Day $500 in a took double-elimination The $1,000-added weekenders event place at Amster2nd Tony Piazza $300 dam Billiards and Bar in New York City, NY,8-ball and garnered field of 27.bar format aon 7-foot 3rd Bill Skinner $225 boxes. 4th Frankwent Urbaniak $125 side final four to face off against Mason into the winners’ 5th Nickwhom Smithhe bested decisively $75 Chris Karp, 7-2 to advance to the through hot seat Piazza swept Lou Valdez match. His opponent there was Jacob Schwartz, who hadbracket just sentunArthe winners’ 7th Darian Trujillo turo Reyes to the one-loss side$50 of the chart 7-5. Mason easily defeated. Once hehandled moved Dave Schwartz 7-1 Hughes to await a finals opponent, past whileLou Schwartz Valdeztried 5-4his onluck the 9th Bill Meacham $35 on the west side. winners’ side final four, Andrew Pettinger he sent Bill Skinner to the Dave Merrill Meanwhile, Khan, who suffered a west second-round losschart to Billy side of the as Hubbard Cheng, Dave was making his way through thewell left side 5-3. and eliminated Pat 13th John Sandifer $20whom he whitewashed 7-0 to reach DiBuono 7-5 to meet up with Karp, Ron Lincoln the quarterfinals. His opponent, Cheng, had just a 7-0 brackdonut Ondelivered the one-loss Bates to ReyesMatthew but failed to follow through in his next match, and Khan sent et side of the board, Ruben RayinPadilla him home fourth place with a 7-3 win. July/August 2011 ◊ InsidePOOLmag.com 57

< Culhane Cashes on Tri-State Tour Tri-State / East Rutherford, NJ by InsidePOOL Staff

The first Saturday in June welcomed 29 players to the Tri-State Tour’s 9-ball event, with Ed Culhane coming through the one-loss side of the chart to win it all. The June 4 stop was hosted by Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ, and featured a $500-added prize purse. On the winners’ side final four, “Devil Dave” Ascolese matched up with Dave Jusis, while Shawn Dobson faced off against James Spinella. Ascolese won convincingly 7-3, while Dobson sent Spinella to the left side of the chart 7-4. In the following hot seat match, Ascolese eked out a 7-6 victory. After an early loss to Jusis, Culhane went on a tear, besting Borana Andoni 7-5, Ray Marisette 8-6, and then earning revenge on Jusis 7-3 to reach the Results: quarterfinal match. His Ed Culhane $550 opponent, Spinella, had 1st 2nd Dave Ascolese $320 just ousted Bogie Uzdejc3rd Shawn Dobson $200 zyk 7-5. Culhane won that 4th James Spinella $120 match 7-3 to advance to 5th Dave Jusis $80 the semifinals. Bogie Uzdejczyk A determined Culhane went on to meet Dobson for the right to face Ascolese in the finals, and it was Culhane who came out the 7-2 victor. Unstoppable in the finals, Culhane bested Ascolese 9-2 in the finals to claim the title.

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Roberts Rounds Up Great Southern Victory On the one-loss side, Angelo Inness got past Holden Great Southern Billiard Tour / Conyers, GA Chin 9-3 to meet

Trobiano Takes Tri-State Win

Regional Roundup Tri-State Tour / East Rutherford, NJ by InsidePOOL Staff

McGee Claims First Maxim Win Maxim Billiards.com Amateur Tour /atAtlanta, GA8 stop Room owner John Trobiano triumphed the January

of Tri-State Staff Tour to win the title over Gary Murgia in the final bythe InsidePOOL match. The $500-added 10-ball event garnered 37 players to Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ. Jared McGee won the 9-ball division of Trobiano had to come through the one-loss side,7-8 eliminating the May Maxim Bilplayers such as Guy Iannuzzi hill-hill and Ted Lapadula 7-5 reach liards.com to Amateur the final four on the west side. On the right sideTour of the chart, Murgia stop, hosted by bested Ed Culhane in a double-hill match as Ricardo a Mr. CuesMejia II in dealt Atlanta, 7-5 loss to Jason Egeln. Murgia and Mejia met in the hot seat match, GA, while Jarred where Murgia emerged victorious with a convincing 7-4claimed win. Schlauch the other two. The event Another close match for Trobiano as he featured eliminated Egeln 7-5 the to advance to the quarterfinal match against$1,000-added Jake Schwartz, 9-ball who had just ousted Ed Culhane 7-4. He dispatched Schwartz 7-4 to tournament, 10-ball mini tournament, and meet up with Mejia and Results: Josh Roberts, Jared McGee $500 guaranteed prize got through that match 1st John Trobiano $550and fund 8-ball The weekend played host to 79 entrants as well, thistournament. time 7-5. Tro2nd Gary Murgia $350 paid out in ride prizehis monies. biano was$3,545 able to 3rd Ricardo Mejia $220 momentum through the 4th Jake Schwartz $140 final match In the 9-ball event, McGee had to face some of the top amateur as he defeat5th hisJason $100 players from the race-to-9 region. He began bid forEgeln first place in the top of ed Murgia in the Ed Culhane the bracket undefeated. McGee bested finals 9-5. and made his way to the finals 7th TedAaron Lapadula $70 RoTiffany Craft 9-0, Matthew Ellsworth 9-3, Frady 9-5, George Zimny9-4. In the finals Mcthrock 9-5, Chuck Dorsett, and Denny Mike Singletary Gee defeated Josh Roberts in the first set of the double-elimination format 9-5.

Chau Undefeated Joss Event The 10-ball mini at tournament was won by Schlauch. He sent west EddieNortheast Adams, Jared McGee, Denny Singletary,NY Deric Craft, and Tim Joss 9-Ball Tour / Levittown, Orange to take first place. Schlauch received $200 for his first-place by Lea Andrews win, while Orange earned $100 for second place. Many tried, but no man managed to Sunday kicked off Results: take down Manny Chau with the $500 guaranteed on his way to an undeJared McGee $1,000 8-ball tournament, which 1st feated victory at the first Josh Roberts $650 again Schlauch claimed af- 2nd Joss Northeast 9-Ball 3rd Denny Singletary $400 ter going undefeated Tour stop of 2011. The Chuck Dorsett $250 through the top of the 4th $1,500-added event was Daniel Mosey $100 bracket and sending to the 5th held January 8-9 at Cue Clint McCullough left side Ezekila Logan 5-0, Nine in Levittown, NY. Manny Paul Song $60 David Chau Moore 5-1, Tim Or- 7th over Lenny Jeff Crawford angeChau 5-1, and Maikke rodeJohn a strong 9-3 win Savata into the hot seat 9th Amy Chen out tour $30 5-2. Inagainst the finals Schlauch match Jeremy Sossei, who’d managed to edge director Tim Orange bested Jason Stemen 5-4 in Mike Zuglan 9-8. Sossei came up three games shy against Chau, though, George Rothrock Set One doublemoving overofto the semifinals 9-6. Aaron Frady elimination format.

up with Zuglan, while Mike “Fingers” Badstuebner notched his own 9-3 win by Lea Andrews over Scott Murphy to face Savata. But both Inness and Badstuebner landed in fifth place as Zuglan and Savata advanced to the quarterfinals 9-6 and Josh Roberts 9-4, respectively. Looking for the rematch against Sossei in the semifinals, Zuglan notched the final game in his hill-hill matchshot against Savata,straight but he fell short against Sossei, who advanced to his own rematchthe in the finals through 33-play9-3. er field at the May

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Results: Shannon Josh Roberts, Tim Miller, The Daulton, true double-elimGreat Southern BilRobert Phillips Manny Chau $900 ination final match began 1st

liard Win, $650 taking Jeremy Sossei evenly enough, but when 2nd down first-time competitor Tim Miller in the finals to earn his Mike Zuglan $450first Sossei missed a chance to 3rd tour win this year. The $1,500-added amateur event was held at Lenny Savata $300 tie it up at six games apiece, 4th Classic Billiards in Conyers, GA. 5th Angelo Inness $125 Chau took control, finishing Mike Badstuebner up his undefeated weekend a strong The AA-ranked with 9-6 win. Roberts sailed into the hot seat match with

a 10-5 win over B-ranked James Bryson. Meeting him there was another B player, Josh Johnson, who’d just won hill-hill over Aranked Tim Orange. Against Roberts, though, Johnson managed to mark up just two games, moving over to semifinals on the left side of the bracket. Over on that side, A-ranked Tim Miller, who’d suffered a third-round loss to Bryson, was plowing his way towards the finals, ousting AA-ranked Jeff Abernathy 9-5 and A-ranked Kenny Wilson 9-2 to face Bryson once again. Meanwhile, A-ranked Grady Norris took care of fellow A players Denny Singletary and BR Tatum 9-2 and 9-7, respectively, to meet up with Orange. Another 9-7 victory put him into the quarterfinal match against Miller, who’d exacted his revenge upon Bryson in a hill-hill 9-6 win. Miller gave himself a little more breathing room against Norris, planting him in fourth 9-5 and advancing to the semifinals against Johnson. The two fought hard for the spot in the finals, pushing the score back and forth until it reached hill-hill 8-6, and it came down to Johnson’s final 9 ball shot, a long cut that didn’t find the pocket and allowed Miller to move on to Roberts in the finals.

The true double-elimination final match was another backand-forth fight for Mill- Results: er, and soon the score 1st Josh Roberts $800 was tied at 6-all. But it 2nd Tim Miller $500 was Roberts took 3rd Josh Johnson $350 charge from there, put- 4th Grady Norris $225 ting up four games in a 5th James Bryson $150 row to take first by a de- Tim Orange cisive score of 10-6. 7th Kenny Wilson $100 BR Tatum

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< Sullivan Sweeps Great Southern Event Great Southern Billiard Tour / Murfreesboro, TN by Lea Andrews

Brad Sullivan’s first tournament win was the best kind— the local player went Shannon Daulton, Brad Sullivan, Robert Frost, undefeated, getting April Dobbins past Robert Frost twice in the later rounds to become the last man standing out of a 44-player field. The $1,500-added Great Southern Billiard Tour’s May 28-29 event was hosted by Murfreesboro Billiard club in Murfreesboro, TN. B-ranked Sullivan sent A-ranked Frost to the west side 7-6 to reach the final four on the winners’ side, where he faced fellow B player Corey Morphew. A 7-4 victory pushed Sullivan into the hot seat match against AA-ranked Billy Young, who’d just slipped past Josh O’Neal 11-9. Another 7-4 victory for Sullivan ensued, and Young moved over to the semifinals. On the left side of the bracket, Frost bounced back from his loss, ousting B-ranked Joe Pierce 9-1 and AA-ranked Justin Bergman 9-9 to meet up with O’Neal. Meanwhile, B-ranked JJ Mayfield, who was well-rested after sleeping through his first match Sunday, powered through B-player Todd Crosby 7-4 and A-ranked Tim Miller 7-3 to face Morphew. Another lopsided 7-3 win put him into the quarterfinal match against Frost, who’d kept O’Neal three games shy of his goal of 11. The Frost/Mayfield match-up was lopsided as well, but unfortunately for Mayfield, he was on the wrong end of it and he finished in fourth 9-2, sending Frost on to the semifinal match against Young. Frost’s streak continued, and he marked up the final game in the hill-hill match, advancing to the finals 9-10. While both Frost and Sullivan were on a winning streak, Sullivan’s had been going un- Results: interrupted for two days, Brad Sullivan $1,000 and he wasn’t about to let 1st Robert Frost $600 it end in the wee hours of 2nd 3rd Billy Young $450 Monday morning. The 4th JJ Mayfield $250 true double-elimination Josh O’Neal $125 final match went just one 5th Corey Morphew set, and Sullivan notched Justin Bergman $90 his first tournament win 7th Tim Miller ever 7-6.

Miller Outmaneuvers Great Southern Field Great Southern Billiard Tour / Goldsboro, NC by InsidePOOL Staff

Tim Miller outplayed the entire field at the June 5 installment of the Great Shannon Daulton, Tim Miller, Sidney Southern Billiard Tour, Champion, Eddie Pate going undefeated to take the title. The $1,500-added stop was hosted by Fast Eddie’s Sports Bar and Grill in Goldsboro, NC, and attracted a field of 50 amateur players. 60 InsidePOOL Magazine ◊ July/August 2011

Miller faced off against Mike Fuller in the winners’ side final four, besting him 9-6 and sending him to the one-loss side of the chart. Meanwhile, Sydney Champion defeated Steven Page 9-4 to advance to the hot seat against Miller. There it was no contest, as Miller easily swept aside Champion 9-3. Delton Howard was busily making his way through the west side, eliminating Jeff Abernathy in seventh place 9-5 to meet Fuller in the next round. A 9-9 victory ensured Howard’s place in the quarterfinals (Fuller had to reach 11). Mac Harrell was also moving through the one-loss side with a 9-5 win over Danny Mastermaker and then a 9-9 win over Steven Page (Page also had to reach 11). The two faced off in the quarterfinal match, with Howard eking out a hill-hill, 9-8 victory. However, Howard’s day was ended in third place after the semifinal match saw Champion surge past him to win 9-5 and earn a rematch with Miller. But in a repeat of the hot seat match, Miller took control of the match and claimed the title 9-5.

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players such as Guy Iannuzzi hill-hill and Ted Lapadula 7-5 to reach the final four on the west side. On the right side of the chart, Murgia bested Ed Culhane in a double-hill match as Ricardo Mejia dealt a 7-5 loss to Jason Egeln. Murgia and Mejia met in the hot seat match, where Murgia emerged victorious with a convincing 7-4 win.

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Another close match for Trobiano as he eliminated Egeln 7-5 Regional Roundup

to advance to the quarterfinal match against Jake Schwartz, who had just ousted Ed Culhane 7-4. He dispatched Schwartz 7-4 to

Duran and Newsome Go Undefeated

Manny Chau $900 ination final match began 1st Jeremy Sossei $650 evenly enough, but when 2nd 3rd Mike Zuglan $450 Sossei missed a chance to 4th Lenny Savata tieundefeated it up at six games apiece, run to the final where he delivered the final $300 blow to 5th Adam Angelo Inness $125 Chau took control, finishingleaving runner-up Jeff Chauncey, Farr in a respectable third. Mike Badstuebner up his undefeated weekend with win. captured the junior division victory, and junior a strong Carlos9-6 Martinez player Ronald Esman won the Poison Nitro cue. Ryan Holley and Jeff Ray also took home Poison tee shirts for their raffle participation.

meet up with Mejia and Results: Lone Star Billiards Tour / Houston, TX got through that match by InsidePOOL Staff John Trobiano $550 as well, this time 7-5. Tro- 1st 2nd Gary Murgia $350 biano was able to ride his 3rd Ricardo Mejia $220 momentum Two brand-new through the 4th Jake Schwartz $140 winners claimed vicfinal match as he defeat5th Jason Egeln $100 tory at the Lone Star ed Murgia in the race-to-9 Ed Culhane Billiards finals 9-5.Tour’s fourth 7th Ted Lapadula $70 stop of the season, Mike Zimny held May 7-8 at Bogies Billiards and Sports Bar in Houston, TX. Tour regular Durango Guran, Kim White Chau Undefeated John Newsome blewat Joss Event Joss Northeast / Levittown, NY Duran took top through the open9-Ball 8-ballTour division, while Durango by Lea Andrews honors in the amateur division. The newest amateur tour to hit Manyamateur tried, divibut Houston, the Longhorn Amateur Tour, added a “true” no man managed to sion as well, which brought the total to 38 players in three divisions take down Manny Chau that concluded late Saturday night. on his way to an undeOpen Results: at theNewfirst feated Tourvictory regular Joss Northeast 9-Ball 1st John Newsome some skated through stop ofundefeated 2011. The 2nd Lanny Herrin hisTour division $1,500-added event was 3rd Kevin Guimond with wins over Kevin Guiheld January 8-9 at Cue 4th Roy Payton mond and Lanny Herrin Nine in Levittown, NY. to defeat Herrin a second Manny Chau Amateur Results: time in the final 5-3. rode a strong 1stChau Durango Duran9-3 win over Lenny Savata into the hot seat match against Jeremy Sossei, who’ d managed to edge out tour director 2nd Jeff Chauncey shy against Duran Chau, played to a Mike Zuglan 9-8. Sossei came up three games though, 3rd Adam Farr tune of his own in the moving to semifinals 4th over Noel Torres 9-6. amateur division with an

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