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Van Boening Defends Title Open Divisons

Return of the Pro Women’s 9-Ball ☜ Allison Fisher Reigns

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Amateur Players Championship Jr Division

APA National Singles Championships

Pool School in Paradise

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Rally in Edison • TAP 2013 ACA Dinner/Awards ☜ Lifetime Award to Jerry Pechauer

Artisitic 2013 Master’s

Pool Instructional…

Using Obstacles…Tom Ross What Would a Sucker Do?…Jacqueline Karol Two Kiss-backs…Robert Byrne Practice with Discipline for Confidence in Your Game …Tom Rossman The Nine Ball Break…The Monk Banking with a Follow…Steve Markle 20/20 Position Hindsight…Tom Simpson Bar Box 8-Ball…Marty Kaczmarowski AzB Money LeaderBoard DPM Universal Pocket & Carom Billiard Systems # 67… by Darrel Martineau Departments …

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Shane Van Boening Defends Title at 21st SBX!

The Chinese calendar has 2013 as the year of the snake but at the 21st Super Billiards Expo it was the year of change. There was a new Date, a new venue in Edison, New Jersey, a new format for the Diamond Open 10-Ball Professional Players Championship and the return of the Pro Women’s event, Diamond Women’s Open 9-ball Professional Players Championship. Since the loss of the Valley Forge location after the 2011 event the search has been on for a new home. The 2012 location was not bad but needed some work. The new location for 2013, NJ Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ was a great improvement. The SBX first started in Secaucus, NJ in 1993 and 20 years later finds its way back to New Jersey. Due to conflicts with dates the 2013 SBX was move from March to April but will be back to March in 2014. As always the SBX has the greatest list of vendors and cue makers of any show in the US. The event hosted four Pro events, seven Amateur events and the TAP’s Rally in Edison event. The Pro events 6 PQB June/July

were the Pro 10-Ball, Pro Women’s 9-Ball, USBA ThreeCushion National Championship and a Trick Shot Master Championship. There were lots of other competitions hosted at different vendor boots. And as always the ACA, American Cuemakers Association would have their awards dinner and cue making computation. This looks to be the new home with contracts in place for March 13-16, 2014 The Diamond Open 10-Ball Professional Players Championship The event was still 10 ball but with a few different wrinkles. This year it was single elimination, best of three, races to eight. There were two interesting rules, first was no balls had to hit a rail on the break and second no call shot. Yes, the Pros were being allowed to play luck, aka slop 10-Ball. The event played on eight 9 foot Diamond tables, had a field of 61 top players ranging from defending Champion Shane Van Boening to the following star studded cast: Ralf Souquet, Efren Reyes, Francisco Bustamante, Alex Pagulayan, Warren Kiamco, Johnny Archer, Dennis Hatch, Earl Strickland, Thorsten Hohmann, Darren Appleton, Mika Immonen, Robb Saez, Jayson Shaw, Corey Deuel, Mike Dechaine, Brandon Shuff, Donny Mills, Jason Klatt, Sylver Ochoa, Raj Hundal, Rodney Morris, Oscar Dominguez, Jeremy Sossei, Shaun Wilkie, Mike Davis. Play started at on Thursday with matches scheduled for in the first round at 12:20, 4 and 8 pm. There were three byes in the first round and five matches were carried over to Friday. The first day had 24 players eliminated and looking for action. Day two started off with first round matches of Efren Reyes vs Thorsten Hohmann, Dennis Hatch vs young 13 year old Sergio Rivas, Ryan McCreesh vs Jayson Shaw. Sergio had taken fourth in the 2012 Open and decided to try his hand in his first pro event. Hatch took the first set 8–4 but Rivas took the second 8-7 to bring on the third and deciding set. Rivas applied the pressure to Hatch taking a 6–5 lead but on a miss in the twelfth rack Hatch got a break to tie the set. Hatch would go on the win the third set 8-6. Congratulations to Sergio Rivas and we look forward to seeing more of his excellent play in the future. The opening match that everyone was buzzing about between Efren Reyes and Thorsten Hohmann was close in the first set going to Hohmann 8-7. Thorsten would take the match in the second set 8-5 eliminating Efren. The second round went: Shane Van Boening over Robb Saez, Ralf Souquet over Mike Davis, Brandon Shuff over Raj Hundal, Darren Appleton over Johnny Archer, Warren Kiamco over Mika Immonen, Shaun Wilkie over Oscar Dominquez, Corey Deuel over Arsenio Fernandez, Frankie Hernandez over Cleiton Rocha, Evan Lunda over Matt Tetrault, Alex Pagulayan over Tom D’Alphonso, Jeremy Sossei over Rajeesh

Vannala, Mike Dechaine over Earl Strickland, Rodney Morris over Zion Zvi, Jayson Shaw over Francisco Bustamante, Dennis Hatch over Hunter Lombardo and Thorsten Hohmann over John Morra. The cast of 16 would next face off Saturday afternoon after the start of the Women’s event. Defending Champion Shane Van Boening would eliminate 2011 Champion Ralf Souquet, Darren Appleton over Brandon Shuff, Warren Kiamco over Shaun Wilkie, Corey Deuel over Frankie Hernandez, Alex Pagulayan over Evan Lundo, Jeremy Sossei over Mike Dechaine, Jayson Shaw over Rodney Morris and Thorsten Hohmann over Dennis Hatch. The final eight faced off on Saturday to setup the semi-final and final matches on Sunday. Shane Van Boening would face Darren Appleton. Shane’s previous match with Ralf had gone the full three sets. The match with Darren looked tight with Shane taking the first set 8-6 then coming from behind to take the second set 8-7 and the match. Warren Kiamco would win a tight match over Corey Deuel 8-6 and 8-7. Alex Pagulayan eliminated Jeremy Sossei 8-6 and 8-1. Jayson Shaw’s great run with wins over, Ryan McCreesh, Francisco Bustamante and Rodney Morris would come to an end against Thorsten Hohmann. Thorsten took the first set 8-4. It appeared Jayson was making a comeback as he had against Bustamante but came up short losing the second set 7-8 and the match. The semi-finals were set with Shane verses Warren and Alex verses Thorsten. As it would shake out the last two players standing were Shane and Thorsten. The final was set for Sunday afternoon and two tables down the finalist in the Women’s even were doing battle. The first set was tight but would go to Shane 8-6. Thorsten would dig in and take the second set to the hill and win 8-7. This setup the third and deciding set but Shane would prove to be too much taking the final set 8-4. This would be Shane’s 4th win at SBX and three in 10-Ball have won 2010, 2012 and now 2013. Shane takes home the first place money $10,000. Congratulations to Shane Van Boening. String together two or three more wins at SBX, who knows Allen and Diamond might just rename the Tournament after you.

The payouts 1st 2nd 3rd/4th 5-8th 9-16th 17-32th

$10,000 $5,000 $3,300 each $1800 each $800 each $300 each

Open Divisions Bustamante Pro Am

Jeff Abernathy Open Amateur

Hiroko HorikoshiWomen's Amatuer

Dave Daya Seniors Champion

Lyn Wechsler Super Seniors Champion

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Return of the Pro Women’s 9-Ball

he last Pro Women’s event at SBX was 2010 and won by Kelly Fisher, who was not present this year. Kelly may not have been present but another Fisher was. Allison Fisher the 2009 Champion was present and in stroke and on track to win. The Diamond Women’s Open 9-ball Professional Players Championship was two days, Saturday and Sunday. The event was played in the Pro-Arena on the Diamond 9 foot tables and was a race to 11, rotate break and single elimination. There were 19 women entered in the event: Borona Andoni, Jennifer Barretta, Brittany Bryant, Mandi Capps, Pamela Cimarelli, Lenore Donovan, Emily Duddy, Yomaylin Feliz, Allison Fisher, Dawn Fox, Dawn Hopkins, Li Jia, Erin McManus, Grace Nakamura, Denise Reeve, Sarah Rousey, Morgan Steinman, Junko Tsuchiya, Judie Wilson After the players meeting on Saturday morning there were three rounds played. In the first round there were 3 matches and 13 players got a bye to the second round. The first round saw Emily Duddy over Yomaylin Feliz, Dawn Hopkins over Junko Tsuchiya and Li Jia over Lenore Donovan. The second round had some dramatic hill-hill wins, Morgan Steinman over Emily Duddy, Li Jia over Jennifer Barretta and

Grace Nakamura over Dawn Fox. The other five players moving to the round of 8 were Sarah Rousey, Brittany Bryant, Dawn Hopkins, Erin McManus, and Allison Fisher. The round of 8 was the last round on Saturday with only one hill-hill match going to Li Jia over Brittany Bryant. The other four matches had Sarah Rousey over Morgan Steinman, Dawn Hopkins over Erin McManus and Allison Fisher over Grace Nakamura. The final two rounds, semi-finals and final were set for Sunday. The semi-final had Li Jia verses Sarah Rousey and Allison Fisher verses Dawn Hopkins. Neither of the matches would be that close with Li Jia winning 11-4 and Allison Fisher winning 11-5. This set up the final of Jia against Fisher. Allison brought her “A” game to defeat Li Jia 11-6 to claim her second SBX Pro Women’s Championship, 2009 and now 2013. The payouts were: 1st $5000 Allison Fisher 2nd $1500 Li Jia 3rd/4th $800 each Sarah Rousey and Dawn Hopkins 5th-8th $650 each Brittany Bryant, Morgan Steinman, Erin McManus and Grace Nakamura

Allen Hopkins’s Amateur Players Championships The Amateur Players Championships at the Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo consist of seven Tournaments: Tournament #of Players Positions Paid Pro-Am Bar Table 34 16 Open Amateur 924 64 Women’s Amateur 150 32 Senior Amateur 334 32

Super Senior Amateur 128 16 Juniors 17 and Under 64 N/A Juniors 12 and Under 48 N/A All Tournaments are 9-Ball played on Diamond 7 foot tables. All were single elimination with the best of three races. The Pro-Am had races to 6. The Juniors were race to 4 and all others were races to 5. Jump Cues are allowed with minimum length of 40 inches.

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Open Division

Senior Division

Super Senior

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division

Wolford & Hunkins Dominate

Shane Wolford (13 yrs) of Virginia and Kaiden Hunkins (11yrs) from Wisconsin both went undefeated through their respective fields in the juniors events of the 2013 Super Billiards Expo. Wolford, was one of the youngest players in the 64-player 17 & Under division, defeating Zachary Hampton in the finals. Hampton is the reigning 14 & Under Junior National Boys Champion. In the 48-player 12 & Under division, Hunkins defeated 12-year-old April Larson, who represented the US at the recent Junior World Championships. Both Wolford and Hunkins proudly earned the coveted SBX juniors trophies, the top two finishers from each division received custom black onyx Qpods emblazoned with the event

logo and finish-ranking, and the top four finishers from each division also received paid entries into the BEF Jr Nat 9-Ball Championships. A big thanks to the parents for encouraging their children. 17 & Under Division 1st - Shane Wolford 2nd - Zachary Hampton 3rd - Drew Clark 4th - Mikey Evans 12 & Under Division 1st - Kaiden W. Hunkins 2nd - April Larson 3rd - Jake Miosi 4th - Luca Tomassetti

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Using Obstacles by Tom Ross Contributing Writer

ne of the best ways to end a run out or to create difficulty where none existed before is to allow the cue ball to hit other object balls when playing a shot. It doesn’t take a lot to move a ball from a spot where it could be made into one where it can’t, to move an object ball into a place where it blocks one that once had a clear path to a pocket or to nudge one ball into another and create a cluster. “Never let the cue ball hit another object ball,” is one of pool’s most reliable rules of thumb and a top priority among all experienced players. The fastest giveaway for rookies is their apparent lack of regard for a cue ball that moves around the table like a maniac on a bumper-car track. We all know how important it is to keep the cue ball away from other balls because we’ve experienced the awful outcomes that usually arrive on the heels of ignoring such an important rule. Sometimes however, a collision with another ball cannot be avoided and we must, in those situations, learn to accept the extra collision and then make a prediction for its outcome to continue the run. I have seen many players study a shot with an unavoidable collision and then try something too heroic, attempting to move the cue ball off its natural path to the second object ball or choose another, much more difficult shot. Either option usually causes a miss by adding too much difficulty. On those occasions where a collision with a second object ball is unavoidable, the first and most important step is to study the shot to determine exactly how the cue ball is likely to hit the second ball. After making that determination we can then make a decision for what to do to maximize the likelihood of another shot afterwards. In the diagram are two

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set ups that occur commonly enough to merit some practice. Even though there are a great many possible arrangements that offer a second collision, a little experience with a couple manageable ones, and some practice with using the second collision for position, will help a great deal with any similar set ups that may arise in competition. Shot A shows an easy shot on the first striped ball but an unavoidable collision with the solid ball near the top rail. Without the obstructing solid ball, position for the second striped ball would be a piece of cake. The cue ball would move to the left, probably with some left-hand english to go two rails toward the foot spot for natural position on the second ball. Because that’s what would happen with no obstruction, the shooter in this case is likely to make an attempt to move the cue ball on a similar path, perhaps trying to go through the solid ball with extra speed a lot of left-hand english. That might work but it’s very unpredictable. And because the cue ball will rebound toward the right after hitting the solid ball, left english would oppose that movement and probably cause whitey to die on the top rail or thereabouts. The more natural choice for shot A is to use follow with righthand english, in harmony with the

rebound, to move the cue ball two rails out of the corner as shown by the dotted lines. And since that’s the natural path it will not require much speed. Variations of shot B arise more commonly and should not present a serious problem in most cases. Pocketing the solid ball in the upper-left corner and drawing the cue ball back for position on the second solid ball at the bottom of the table would be a very simple shot if the shooter had left a straight angle on the first shot. The cut angle to the left however introduces a rightward slide off the object ball and the inevitable collision with the striped ball. In this case, because the cue ball will hit the bottomleft part of the striped ball, we can use the obstacle to redirect the cue ball’s rightward movement back toward the next shot. If we hit the shot with straight draw, the back spin will take when the cue ball collides with the striped ball to move it backward to the next shot. The striped ball may in fact serve to make this shot easier by almost guaranteeing that the cue ball will stay on the left side of the table. Shots with second collisions arise in an infinitely large set of arrangements where slight differences in set up can lead to vast differences in result. So, when setting up the two shots in the diagram, take care to adjust the precise positioning of the balls until you can produce the two indicated outcomes with ease and predictability. Learning the exact set ups to repeat these two shots will contribute greatly to your ability to predict the outcomes in many more of the arrangements that you will encounter.

Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Pool League Crowns Seven More than $500,000 in cash and prizes were awarded to APA members at the APA National Singles Championships held April 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 27 in Las Vegas at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. The National Singles Championships consisted of both the 8-Ball Classic and 9-Ball Shootout Singles Championships, the Wheelchair Challenge and the Jack & 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, Tom Williamson of Billerica, Mass., defeated Cheri Schroth of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Williamson advanced to the finals after a semifinal round victory over Kathy Tingler of Tyler, Texas. Schroth advanced to the finals as a result of a disqualification following the semifinal round. Tingler finished in 3rd Place. In the Black Tier, David Apollos of Gallatin, Tenn., defeated Jan Mierzwa of Garfield, N.J. Apollos advanced to the finals after defeating Herb Wilburn of Longview, Texas, in the semifinals. Mierzwa advanced to the final round match after a victory over Jessica Schuddekopf of Clifton Park, N.Y., in the semifinal match. Wilburn and Schuddekopf tied for 3rd Place. Daniel Praty of San Diego, Calif., was awarded the Sportsmanship Award in the 9-Ball Shootout. Nearly 6,400 APA members advanced to regional competition of the 8-Ball Classic, and 489 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, Faith Rubin of Fayetteville, N.C., defeated Joe Fickett of Chicago Ridge, Ill. Rubin defeated Freida Swain of Lapeer, Mich., in the semifinals to advance, while Fickett defeated Summer Turner of St. Augustine, Fla. Swain and Turner tied for 3rd Place. In the Yellow Tier, Steven Davis of Minneapolis, Minn., defeated Clayton Fulcher of Loganville, Ga. Davis advanced to the finals by defeating John Falco of Benton, Ark., earlier in the day in the semifinal round. Fulcher defeated Douglas Moe of Easton, Conn., in the semifinals. Falco and Moe tied for 3rd Place. In the Red Tier, David Templeton of Jackson, Mo., defeated Wilson Chung of South San Francisco, Calif. Templeton defeated Charles Swan of Pickering, Ont., in the semifinals to 12 PQB June/July

advance, while Chung defeated Matthew Witschonke of Seattle, Wash. Swan and Witschonke tied for 3rd Place. In the Purple Tier, Dustin Gunia of Omaha, Neb., defeated Nathan Moore of Warren, Mich. Gunia defeated John Scudder of Portland, Ore., in the semifinal round. Moore advanced after defeating Ever Valasques of Hyattsville, Md. Scudder and Valasques tied for 3rd Place. In the annual Jack & Jill Doubles Championship, held during the Singles Championships, Long Shots (Jaime Guajardo & Amber Kwasigroch) of Joliet, Ill., defeated Ride the Rail (James Giorella & Evaughn Hall) of Athens, Ga. The victory earned them a $5,000 payday. As Runners-Up, Ride the Rail took home $3,000. The Jack & Jill Doubles field included 256 teams. The Wheelchair Challenge made its debut at the National Singles Championships after being held in August during the National Team Championships for many years. In the finals, Charlie Hans of Middletown, Ohio defeated Ron Bates of Coldwater, Mich., to take home $2,000 in prize money. Bates received $1,000 as the Runner-Up. Forty-two players competed in the Wheelchair Challenge. Wheelchair Challenge Champion Charlie Hans of Middletown, Ohio

Jack & Jill Doubles Champion Long Shots Jaime Guajardo & Amber Kwasigroch of Joliet, IL

Black Tier - David Apollos of Gallatin, TN

Red Tier - David Templeton of Jackson, MO

What Would a Sucker Do?

If you look around the room and don’t see any suckers…. YOU are the sucker! by Jacqueline Karol • House Pro at DownLo Billiards Chico, Calif. League Operator & Tournament Director • www.BilliardsBootCamp.com You are playing 9-ball. What do you do? Idea #1 “Hit the 1-ball into the clustered 3 and 4-ball and hope something goes!” Idea #2 “Bank the 1-ball into the corner!” Idea #3 “Hit the 1-ball paper thin on the right side to leave the 1-ball safe behind the 3 and 4-ball cluster” Suckers… Why aren’t these the best ideas? Idea #1 It is very unlikely that you will pocket a ball this way. Idea #2 A bank shot here is low percentage and there is no future or payoff for doing that because the other balls are tied up. Idea #3 Not a terrible idea, but there is a more powerful option. Answer: Notice that the 9-ball is near the corner pocket. You can play safe here AND set yourself up for a win by hiding the cue ball behind the 3 and 4-ball cluster and send the 1-ball near the 9-ball. Now it is likely that you will get ball-in-hand and be able to win the game by making an easy combo!

Pool School in Paradise

n November 1996 four professional pool players got together to develop a unique concept. These pool players were Allison Fisher, Mike Massey, Gerda Hofstatter and Paul Potier and the concept they developed was Pool School in Paradise. The idea was to offer a chance for pool enthusiasts to spend quality time socializing with and learning from real pocket billiard champions, with the most emphasis on learning. The school enrollment is limited to 16 students of various skill levels and is held over 5 days, generally in late summer. August 6-10, 2013 will be the 12th year of Pool School in Paradise and it has been very successful. In fact almost half of the enrollment each year is repeat students. The first year was

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on the island of Kauai in Hawaii and the last 10 years have been at the Granville Island Hotel in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. This year PSIP will be at Belltown Billiards in Seattle, Washington. Students are welcome and even encouraged to bring a friend or family member to share in the social experiences. This year our instruction team will consist of Ralf Souquet, Ewa Mataya Laurance, Jerry Briesath, and Paul Potier. Thanks to Simonis Cloth, PCC Products, and Belltown Billiards for assisting us in making the entire experience at PSIP professional and enjoyable. To learn more about Pool School in Paradise (PSIP) or any other school offered by Ralf, Ewa, Jerry, or Paul please visit their web site at www.poolschoolinparadise.net or call Paul Potier at 1-587-580-7665. Courtesy AzBilliards

Two Kiss-backs

by Robert Byrne From “Byrne’s Complete Book of Pool Shots” with permission

At the bottom, the 2-ball is frozen, or close to frozen, to the pocket point, but from the cue ball position it can’t be cut in. The ball can still be made, thought, with a full hit, maximum right sidespin, and soft speed. Enough sidespin is transferred to the 2-ball to force it to the left and over the edge of the slate. The cue ball will kiss back as shown. Even if the cue ball can be cut in with a thin hit, the kiss shot might be better for positional reasons. At the top, The 3-ball is deeper into the pocket and can be cut in. The player has an option: a kiss-back with low right will send the cue ball on the diagrammed path. Firm speed can be used because the shot is hard to miss.

Practice with Discipline for Confidence in Your Game! by Tom Rossman • drcue@artisticpool.org Contributing Writer

want to suggest some excellent “practice” for you before your next event. This discipline of special development will give you a head start on any goal you may set in your billiard journey. The primary focus for this practice regimen is on “right brain” training and the confidence building result of a “free flight” stroke. I find this approach the best way to develop a “straight” arm swing and keep the left brain from “steering the cue” on its way to an intended target. Doing these right brain exercises first will assure that when you do the analytical part of your game later, you can count on the right brain doing its part with programmed precision. I believe the following practice regimen took me to the top of my game later in life when many players of a similar age were starting to lose their competitive edge. I have experienced benefits in regular and artistic events, as well as many personal record-breaking efforts at various wing shot and “speed shootin” specialties. My disciplined practice regimen (7 days minimum) consists of A) Running a full rack of balls – any order without missing and randomly placed on table in spread fashion, B) Banking 15 balls (4 cross corner to my left, 4 cross side to my right, 4 cross side to my left, and 3 cross corner to my right) – balls on long center line of table about 2 to 3 inches apart with cue ball in hand on each bank – no missing allowed, C) Shooting wing shots until 15 are made in a row – chalk is placed on foot spot, cue ball and object ball both physically in hand with object ball rolled toward “open area” side of chalk cube – cue ball is shot from behind head string to moving ball. Ball must go

between chalk and end cushion for a corner pocket make. Chalk may be hit when shot is over. ABC practice points above should be done in order with good mechanics, plus with the best rhythm and fluency possible. I recommend you start with fewer balls or goals on each challenge and increase number as success and results are achieved. For example, you may want to start with running half a rack, banking 4 banks, and then making 2 wing shots in a row. Establish what works best for you and then challenge yourself to the next level and beyond. Another bonus and disciplined exercise for me is to shoot the cue ball at lag speed. Start anywhere behind the head string with the cue ball and shoot it two table length’s speed until you are able to return within 3 inches of the exact position you started from. Do this with your eyes open and a firm bridge (closed or open). “Listen” to the “tip contact” each time you perform this routine. Lock in and / or memorize the “sound of the hit” and do at least 5 times in a row with success. You will find a special trust in your audio memory banks that provides the best way to get in touch with the attempted shot speed. Then, close your eyes and try the shot again with the conditioned recall of what the sound was when you did the shot properly. You will be surprised at how consistent your game will become when you start this unique exercise. Look and listen! And, remember, toenjoy the roll always! June/July PQB 15

The Nine Ball Break

by “The Monk” Contributing Writer • www.monkbilliardacademy.net

ou will have trouble with your break if you don’t have a tight rack. The feedback you receive from the break will not be reliable and you may blame it on the table, damp conditions, cloth or your stroke when in fact your opponent is giving you a sack rack. When I play a sack racker I break safe. I don’t make a ball on the break. He is left with no shot at all. With this break I use a little force follow to drive the cue ball through the rack. The force follow causes the cue ball to go down table and rest on the bottom rail. The one ball goes to the top rail. I won a race eleven to three and did not make one ball on the break. My opponent felt he was better than me and when I reminded him I have a hard time running racks he wanted to play another match which I won eleven to five. He wanted to double up which was fine with me. I won that race eleven to one. In all the games I won (33) I did not run one rack. I insist on the magic rack. That way we both have an honest rack. I use an above center hit, shooting a little down on the ball, and with my stroke, I feel like I am delivering a slight draw. This action forces the wing ball into the corner pocket. If the wing ball hits the bottom rail I

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have used to much draw. If it hits above the corner pocket I used to much punch. You have to develop the ability to deliver the exact stroke. When I use that slight draw the one ball hits on the lower side of the side pocket and comes out near the middle. I don’t want to make the one ball. This is

the only ball I can control so I want it to remain on the table. If I am playing a match I determine if this is a run able table following the break. If I see any trouble I will try to play safe on the one. It is best to play safe while you have lots of balls on the table. If I lock him up and get ball in hand, I look for the three foul rule. I have been good at that and it causes a lot of frustration on your opponent. I have been known to win on three fouls even when I had a run able rack. I also I look to see if I send the one ball into the nine ball and play a safe at the same time.

Nine ball is not a break and run game. I have recovered from my “run and gun” days. I use to go for short racks and did quite well. It was a fun way to play. Now, I try to dominate my opponent and leave him a kick shot or the rack when I am finished. The domination game takes intelligence. You need to read the table and know when to duck. If you miss position, don’t try to hang on as a shot maker to finish your run. Play a defensive shot. I have found better dividends if I leave my opponent a long tough shot. They will go for the tough shot. A long cut shot is very hard to make and there is little chance to control the cue ball. If he misses the shot, he normally leaves it hanging. When you turn the cue ball lose there are six pockets waiting for it. After the opening break, if I push the cue ball, I will push it so he has a long tough shot. I never push it so he has an easy safe to play on me. Nine ball is about strategy. You will win more games when you play smart. If you find yourself winning by lop sided scores you are playing strong and not missing shots. You are “in the game”. I will look for you in the finals. May all the rolls go your way.

Banking with a Follow by Steve Markle Contributing Writer • SteveMarklePool.com

his is a shot that has been around for many years now and I was recently challenged with it during the 2013 Artistic Pool Masters Championship in Edison, New Jersey. The object is to hit the cue ball into “F” ball. It will than travel 3 rails and as this is happening the cue ball will stick to the short rail and pocket “F2” ball into “F” pocket. The cue ball will than avoid collision and “F” ball will then be pocketed into pocket “F”. Start off by placing your cue ball in the area shown. Next, place an object ball on the 2nd diamond and another hanging in the jaw of pocket “F”. Use a medium –hard stroke and hit “F”ball full. Remember to put 1:00 on the cue ball so that it can stick to the short rail and also travel towards “F2” ball. If “F” ball is playing either short or long make your necessary adjustment on the cue balls placement. Enjoy this great shot! For more information on Steve Markle visit SteveMarklePool, Facebook.com: Steve Markle Trick Shots, or contact him at SteveMarklePool@aol.com or by phone at 267-918-1284.

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Simonis and OB Cues to Sponsor Canadian Championships

he Canadian Billiards and Snooker Association (CBSA) is very pleased to announce that Simonis Cloth and OB cues have come on board as sponsors of the 2013 Canadian Cue Sport Championships. Simonis will be the official cloth supplier for all the pool disciplines as well as for the snooker and OB will become the official cue sponsor of this year’s events.

The Canadian Championships take place in Toronto and will involve both men’s and ladies divisions in 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball and snooker. “Having a giant in the billiard industry like Simonis Cloth and a reputable and respected cue manufacturer like OB Cues involved with our national championships will definitely enhance the 2013 championships. We wish to thank them very much and are deeply grateful for their support,” noted Steve Cooper CBSA president. The Canadian Cue Sport Championships will be hosted by Shooters Snooker and Sports Club in Toronto from June 21 to July 2. This years events will be streamed live via the Canadian Association website at www.cbsa.ca.

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TAP, LLC has another Successful History Making Event!

here was electricity in the air, as thousands of eyes were set on watching and playing yet another legendary Dream Team/Singles Rally at Edison event at the NJ Expo Center and for good reason. Players created Dream Team Rosters of TAP players from all over the USA and Canada. The competition was stiff and it wasn’t black and white who the winners would be in either the 8 ball dream team, 9 ball dream team or 8 ball singles events. Registration started on Wednesday April 3rd in conjunction with the Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo. TAP event staff welcomed players and licensees and provided their badges, programs and information. On the evening of the 4th, the 8 Ball Singles competition started on 90 Diamond Tables. Players of all skill levels played in the double elimination brackets and continued each evening throughout the weeks’ event. 8 and 9 Ball Dream Team competitions started the morning of the 5th running on high voltage as 180 dream teams played round robin then out to single elimination until its completion on the 7th. Live-streaming by Onsite Pool Network provided a new kind of exposure to a TAP event, that was not provided before. Players at the event and throughout the world could watch the matches in 8, 9 and Singles competition on two tables throughout the extended weekend. Commentating, scores, interviews and information were provided in HD and speeds of all types to accommodate different cell phones, tablets and laptops. McDermott Handcrafted Cues, TAP’s Cue Sponsor, was onsite with TAP Members Only Specials, and provided instruction and sales of their products from their booth. Sharkin U Apparel once again provided sales of their popular demand apparel line and provided gift packages to each of the singles event winners. TAP Apparel showcased their new line of apparel, event shirts and the TAP Online store as well as their new full line of customized products they can do for TAP Players and their Licensees. The TAP Sales and information booth had a busy 4 days as well, at this year’s Super Billiard Expo and TAP’s Rally event. The people that stopped by to ask about bringing TAP into their area seemed to be charged up, serious and interested even more than in the past years, which has been greatly successful. People spoke of being tired of their league that they are now in and feel TAP is the better choice for them and their players. Many of the people gathered information and advertising to take back and talk to their players to see how much interest is there before they committed but more new licensees are expected in the coming months. Most, if not all, were very opti20 PQB June/July

mistic that players in their area want a change. With events like the Rally Dream Team events, TAP hosting our nationals by traveling to all parts of the United States plus the overall TAP format, Pool-Net software and other features of what TAP offers their members it seems to be just what they are looking for in a league. At the end of the week, the Rally in Edison 2013 Champions were crowned. Rally 8 Ball Championship Team Champions for 2013 Muncy Mafia, PA Rally 8 Ball Elite Team Champions for 2013 No Chance, PA Rally 8 Ball Best of the Rest Team Champions for 2013 – Whiskey Alpha, WA Rally 9 Ball Dream Team Champions for 2013 Royal City Hustlers, TAP Canada Singles 2/3 8 Ball Champion – Svetlana Kozac, TAP Canada Singles 4 8 Ball Champion – Kordi Williams, IL Singles 5 8 Ball Champion – Paul Caivano, NJ Singles 6 8 Ball Champion – Willie VanGuilder, PA Singles 7 8 Ball Champion – Brandon Ashcraft, MI Congratulations to all of the above winners! Don’t have TAP where you are, don’t want to wait? Interested in starting your own league now? Call 1-800-984-7665 Ext. 2 to reach Sam Rullo TAP’s Sales Director and he will be more than happy to help you.

Rally 8 Ball Championship Team Champions for 2013 Muncy Mafia, PA

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Singles 7 8 Ball Champion Brandon Ashcraft, MI

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20/20 Position Hindsight

by Tom Simpson, Master Instructor • PoolClinics.com Contributing Writer

t happens to all of us. A lot. More than we want to admit. We’re watching the shot we just hit, and as it unfolds, we realize our cueball position is not going to be optimal. Or worse. We all know, from suffering much disappointment that this comes with the territory. Pool is a game of recovery, much like golf. We’re rarely perfect, so we’re always trying to “get back in line” for the pattern we’re playing. And again like golf, the better we play, the less frequently and less horribly we tend to get out of line. As the cueball slowly rolls to a stop, it often dawns on us what a better or simpler positioning plan would have been. Our “position hindsight” is 20/20. As the CB crosses the line to the “wrong side” of the next shot, we see the mistake too late. Or too late we realize we’ve stopped with too much angle or not enough angle or too much distance or not enough distance or we got snookered or we got stuck in a cluster… We’re talking about planning shortcomings here – not execution errors. Rolling too far because I shot too hard is an execution error. Rolling too far because I didn’t realize it mattered or because I didn’t think about exactly where to land – these are planning errors. Obviously, the time to plan is before the shot. This tends to reduce embarrassment, chagrin, and losing.

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routes, and speed. To play our best, we must find the right balance of planning and execution. Many players can make terrific, seemingly sensible plans, but don’t have the execution skills to make them happen. Some players execute well enough, but don’t bother to plan adequately. Let’s put our position hindsight to good use in some practice sessions, and stop making so many planning mistakes. Let’s cut down on some of that embarrassment.

The Position Hindsight Exercise:

Roll some balls out. Play 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Straight Pool, whatever you like. Starting with ball in hand, make a plan. Since we are working on position play, try to make plans for at least three balls before shooting, every time. The key question is always “How do I shoot the current shot in such a way that I get a reasonable shot with an angle on the next ball, and that angle easily takes me to the one after that?”

Place your CB and take your shot. Most likely, your CB did not land in the absolute perfect spot. Normal. However, now that the shot is over, you can probably see where that ideal spot would have been. For the Position Hindsight exercise, after every shot, you study the situation and think about how you could move the cueball to improve your posiGradually becoming better players, we tion (better angle, better distance, hook learn many principles of position play: relief, better safety opportunity). Then, shape wedges, tangent lines, stun, natural actually move the cueball. How far you ball paths, and on and on. As we incorcan move the CB is up to you. Novice porate these principles into our play, we player’s benefit from moving as much as a play smarter. This means we make better hand-span from the current CB location. decisions on shot selection, patterns, Better players might allow themselves to

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move the CB up to a ball-width. Now look at your shot from the new, improved position. Plan your next shot sequence. Shoot. Adjust position and keep shooting. When you miss, you’re still up. This is practice. Shoot this way for a while, and be serious about it. This exercise forgives your small execution errors, while focusing you on playing smart and playing with a clear plan. Players tend to get farther out of line with each shot, and end up having to take tougher shots and bigger risks, or give up their inning with a safety. By improving each leave, you’ll get the experience of running more balls. Use your position hindsight to help you perfect the ability to see your optimum position target for each shot. Learning to see the ideal position target (where you’d place the CB with ball in hand) is an important skill. However, in real play, you can’t always get there. Start with knowing where the ideal spot is, and then back off to what’s reasonable for your skill level or prudent in your game situation – your optimum position target. Generally go for simple, high probability shape, leaving room for execution error. Think twice, shoot once. For the latest Event News www.pr ofessor qball.com

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Forgive Before You Start

Just like a game plan for practice and for your match play, you should have a mental game plan before you begin. Start with the facing the reality that you are going to make mistakes! Everyone does, and it can become a real melt down if you don’t expect or anticipate that it happens. Face reality and forgive yourself before you start playing. It’s OK to make errors. Just make sure to grow and learn from those mistakes. An example: Trying to get perfect position on the 8-ball and end up getting hooked, where a different shot would have left a slightly tougher 8 but at least a chance to win. Forgive yourself before you start so you don’t blow up during your match. On the other hand, I love playing people who do have tantrums. They are easy targets to beat.

TSA Reverses Course Billiard Cues Still Banned

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) delayed the implementation of changes to the Prohibited Items List that would have permitted travelers to include billiard cues in carry-on luggage. Along with billiard cues, the TSA would also have allowed passengers to carry-on small novelty baseball bats, skit poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and two golf clubs. The changes were due to go into effect on April 25, but controversy arose because the changes also allowed passengers to carry-on certain pocket knives with blades less than 2.36 inches in length. A backlash over the changes allowing knives from a variety of parties, including the airlines and the airplane screeners union, caused the TSA to delay the implementation of the changes. Unfortunately, the TSA delayed all of the changes, not only those related to pocket knives. As a result, billiard players, hockey players, skiers, lacrosse players and golfers are still not able to carry-on their sports equipment. The TSA is now studying the proposed changes.

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Prize Money Totals USA VAN BOENING Shane 58,790 PHI BUSTAMANTE Francisco 56,893 ITA ZANETTI Marco 47,399 PHI ORCOLLO Dennis 37,300 GBR FISHER Kelly 34,000 CAN PAGULAYAN Alex 31,950 BEL CAUDRON Frédéric 28,499 USA DEUEL Corey 25,550 USA HALL Justin 18,461 GER HOHMANN Thorsten 17,925 AUT OUSCHAN Jasmin 16,030 NED JASPERS Dick 15,101 USA ARCHER Johnny 14,950 NED FEIJEN Niels 14,695 GBR SHAW Jayson 14,555 PHI KIAMCO Warren 13,447 GER HORN Martin 11,356 KOR KIM Ga-Young 11,300 PHI ALCANO Ronnie 11,125 USA DECHAINE Mike 10,550 June/July PQB 23

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Pedro Wins Sixth Title!

edro Piedrabuena again proved to be the best three-cushion player in the United States, winning his third consecutive USBA National Championship and sixth overall, by besting a field of 42 at Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo in Edison, New Jersey. In the final game, Piedrabuena defeated an old rival, Hugo Patiño, 40-24 in 31 innings. With his victory, Pedro Piedrabuena earned the right to play in the Pan American Championship (PAC) tournament in Colombia in June. Joining him will be Patiño. In addition, Mazin Shooni will play as he and Piedrabuena were unable to play in last year’s PAC because of a calendar conflict. The 2013 PAC is scheduled for the week of June 17 in Colombia. Piedrabuena’s victory ended four long days of play. The 42 players ranged in age from 21year-old Sergio Hernandez of Miami to 81year-old Bob Tracy of Washington and came from all across the country. The field was divided into six flights of seven players for the preliminaries. Play was competitive throughout the first day as the tournament got underway. With one round to play on the first day, tragedy struck when Paul Frankel (ProfessorQ-Ball) fell off the stage that had been erected for the head table and fractured 7 ribs. He had to be taken from the arena to a local hospital. At the time, Frankel was 2-1 with a legitimate chance to move into the semi-finals. The players’ concern about Frankel’s health was alleviated a few hours later when word leaked from the hospital that Frankel was resting, in good spirits and was even showing the nursing staff a few card tricks. His injuries caused him to withdraw from the tournament, thus nullifying his games. The second day of preliminary play saw the biggest upset of the early round action. Bob See USBA Nationals 32

Tracy defeated Mazin Shooni, the 2006 National Champion and the 2012 runner up. Despite that defeat, Shooni advanced into the semi-finals, where he found himself in Group I, clearly the toughest flight as it contained Piedrabuena and Sonny Cho, the 2005 champion. The shocker of the tournament came in the first round of the semi-finals when Jim Bishop, a New Yorker now living in Florida, ran 9 and out to beat Piedrabuena, 30-25 in 28 innings. With Piedrabuena on the ropes, Shooni and Cho tried to put him away but couldn’t. Shooni fell 30-18 and Cho lost 3026. With a place in the finals on the line, Shooni beat Sonny Cho, 30-29. In Group H, Patiño and Michael Kang appeared to be the favorites, but Kang lost to Hernandez, a tall Cuban-born player now living in Miami. Group J also saw another veteran, Carlos Hallon, fall to a new comer, Lupe Cruz of Iowa. In Group G, Jae Hyung Cho and Jamil Isreal advanced, leaving veterans Young Gull Lee, John Cristiano and Jim Shovak behind. The

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Helpers at This Year’s USBA National Championship l-r, Fredy Ulloa, Juwan Jones, Andy Janquitto, Demarco Woody, Jose Anasicha, Stefon McDonald and Tom Leahy, Ass’t Coach

President’s Desk The 2013 Major League Baseball All Star Game is slated for Citi Field in Flushing, New York, on July 16. Balloting is underway, and the likes of Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun, and Buster Posey will likely play, but they will not be the only all-stars in Queens. Summer usually signals another international tournament at Carom Café in Flushing, and this summer, there is a double pleasure. From July 14 to 17, Carom Café will host a Woman’s 3cushion Tournament. Invitations have been extended, including current world champ Natsumi Higashiuchi, former world champ Orie Hida, Therese Klompenhouwer, and always dangerous Karina Jetten. Mercedes Gonzales will venture north from Miami to vie for the crown. Immediately after the women’s tournament, a men’s tournament will be held. Torbjörn Blomdahl and Frederic Caudron, currently ranked 1st and 2nd in the world, respectively, will be joined by Eddie Merckx (5th), Roland Forthomme (20th) and Eddie Leppens (21st). Now, that’s a Murderers’ Row. Another fellow, who is affectionately called Grand Père by many, plans to attend, he is Raymond Ceulemans. They say he can play some and there’s a rumor that a certain Turkish player with the initials S.S. might show up to slug it out. Baseball may be America’s game. But, in Flushing in July, the international game is 3-Cushion.

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PQB 3-C Challenge A Great Success

uring the first two nights of the preliminary rounds at this year’s USBA National, pool players lined up three deep to accept Professor-Q-Ball’s challenge: a race to five against one of the billiard players in the tournament, with the pool player getting the break shot and some instruction from a three-cushion player. With no entry fee and the chance to win $15, pool players anxiously chalked their cues, but, after two days, and 70 challenge matches, the three cushion billiard players triumphed, winning 63 and losing only 7. For their efforts, the pool players pocketed a total of $105. It was money well spent by Professor-Q-Ball and the USBA, as many friendships were formed and carom and pocket players alike gained great appreciation for the skills necessary for each game. The event, conceived by Paul Frankel (Professor-Q-Ball) as a way of introducing pocket billiard players to the carom game, proved to be a most enjoyable time. In addition to the seventy players who entered the challenge, a large crowd watched the games with great curiosity. Each pool player was given the break shot—a decided advantage as it is a set shot with a high degree of scoring probability—as well as coaching from a USBA member in shot selection and shot technique. Threecushion players Jim Shovak, Brian Haff, Thang Lé, Tom Rossman, Carlos Hallon, Rigoberto Cuevas, Tony Ferrara, Carlos Hallon, Mercedes Gonzales and Michael Kang took on challenger after challenger (or provided the advice on selection and technique). Laughter and applause filled the room with each shot. Perhaps the highlight came on the second night, when a young pool player, 9 year old Luca Tomassetti stepped up to the table. Luca is from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, about 20 miles south of Pittsburgh. With Michael Kang’s help, Luca proved to be a sure shot. Kang was greatly impressed with the youngster’s technique and skill level. “He has a great stroke,” Kang said repeatedly as Luca followed Kang’s advice perfectly. “How old are

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Luca and Kang you,” Kang also asked, convinced that the child was much older because of his highly-developed technique. “Hit half a ball with two tips of English and drive the object ball to the long rail,” Kang explained one shot. When Luca did exactly as Kang said, Kang exclaimed. “I wish I could hit them that way.” As the kid made each shot, the crowd erupted in applause. After the game, Kang, the owner of Carom Café in New York and a veteran player who has represented the United States in international competition, marveled at Luca’s skills. “I hope he picks up the game,” Kang said, smiling with the thought of the boy’s future in the carom game. Luca is an exceptional pocket billiard player. He and his father play out of South Hill Golden Cue in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. At the Super Billiards Expo, Luca placed third in a field of 48 in the Under 12 category. But that’s pocket billiards. But Luca now has a bright future in carom billiards, and his father said they planned play some more the next time they went to the South Hill Golden Cue, which has one carom table among its many pool tables. But one table is surely enough for Luca to hone some of the skills he learned when he took on the USBA.

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Shots From A Master Play

by Robert Byrne Contributing Writer • from Byrne’s “Advanced Techniques in Pool & Billiards” with permission The red ball is in a position that can’t be reached with a normal shot. With running English you would be lucky to get to point A on the third rail and D on the fourth. What else is there? If the cue ball was a little farther from the end rail you could go thin off the white to point F, Then zigzag up the table to the red. Navarra’s the trick is to hit the white thin as shown with plenty of draw and just a hair of running English. Because the first two rails are hit immediately, the draw doesn’t take effect until after the cueball has left the corner, bending the cueball into a “longer” path. The dashed line is there to emphasize how thin you have to hit the object ball. The shot is also good if the second object ball is at E or F. Shoot with crisp speed.

Rip’s Tips In all my days at the table I never would have imagined that such a shot would be possible, but of course this is “Roberto The Great” shooting. It seems that he strikes the cueball with such force that the ball hits the first three cushions with stunning effect, that turns out to still be with spin which turns out to blossom on the third rail and continues to score on the yellow –red combination which is still fourteen diamonds away. Sensational! Roberto is truly a master of the masse. “George Rippe is a former billiard room proprietor and artistic billiard enthusiast,” He can be reached at 978 975-9958

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George Ashby Prevails in Marshalltown

he warm weather brought 18 players to Marshalltown for the 8th Annual Mike Kelley Memorial Tournament. 3 flights of 6 made up the prelims with George Ashby, Lupe Cruz and Fred Lamers seeded into separate flights. Prelims were to 25 points. Diamonds flight highlights included Fred's 19 inning game including a 7 run. Fred had a flight average of .831. John Jacobson edged out Fred by 2 to win the flight. Hearts flight had Lupe Cruz dominating everyone except for his brother Jose. Lupe wins the flight with a .723 average and a best game of 25 in 15 innings with the help of a 10 run! Jose takes the second spot. George Ashby sails through the Clubs flight with a .984 average a couple 8's and best game of 1.316. 2nd place was a hard fought battle John Jacobson, 3rd George Ashby, 1st and Lupe Cruz, 2nd between Gary Eake and John Langhoff with with the cash donations; Kelcey at Bens Tire, the Blue Note Gary leaving John in the 2-hole. Lounge, Mike's Bikes, Old Timer Tavern, The UAW and The Finals was a dogfight with the top 3 having one loss. RJ's!!!! Thanks! Table time was donated by Miranda at The It was a great tournament with many sponsors. I would like Blue Note Lounge and Bob Jacobson. Thanks to Jim Shovak to thank the Kelley Family for the food and hospitality along and all those at the USBA who added the matched $.

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¡Buen Viaje!

USBA To Send Three to PAC

he USBA will send four American players to vie for the Three-Cushion Pan American Championship in Cali, Colombia in June. Led by six-time US champion and former Pan American champion Pedro Piedrabuena, the United States contingent also includes Hugo Patiño, Mazin Shooni and Michael Kang. Piedrabuena owns College Billiards in San Diego. He won the Pan American Championship in 2009. Patiño finished second in the 2013 nationals, and won the crown in 2003 and 2009. A Colombia-native, Patiño has lived in the United States for nearly two decades. He recently became a US citizen. The Pan American Championship presents the first time he will return to his native country to compete as a US Citizen. Shooni is the 2006 national champion and the 2012 runner up. The owner of Amazin Billiards, in Malden, Massachusetts, Shooni was also the runner up two other times. He is the holder of the American record for the highest run in a national tournament, scoring 18 in a row in the final game on route to his championship. Kang is the owner of Carom Café in Flushing, New York. He has placed several times in the USBA nationals, including a second place finish in 2000 and another one in 2007. He is a veteran and always dangerous player who has represented the United States in several world championships. The four players will compete in the individual championship, which begins on June 25. They will also compete in the team competition. USBA Nationals from 26

eight finalists, in order of their seed, were Jae Hyung Cho, Hugo Patiño, Miguel Torres, Piedrabuena, Shooni, Sergio Hernandez, Lupe Cruz and Jamil Isreal. The eight players started the final day of play in a single elimination bracket. Cho defeated Isreal, Torres topped Hernandez, Piedrabuena again bested Shooni and Patiño beat Cruz. In the next round, Piedrabuena and Cho had the best game of the tournament, playing at a high quality. Piedrabuena emerged from the battle, 40-30 in 15 innings (for a 2.667 average). In the other bracket, Patiño edged Torres 40 to 37 in 30 innings. The final game of the tournament proved anti-climactic as the two veterans played cautiously and had trouble finding their rhythm and the ball tracks. Piedrabuena built a big lead and Patiño struggled. Slowly Patiño found his stoke and closed the gap, but Piedrabuena pushed to victory. In third place action, Jae Cho triumphed over Miguel Torres 40-33. Lupe Cruz ended his tournament in fine fashion, taking fifth place with a 40-38 victory over Shooni. Sergio Hernandez finished 7th, beating Jamil Isreal 40-22. At the end of the tournament, many of the veteran players commented upon the bright future of three-cushion in America. Three of the 20 semi-finalists were under 25: Sergio Hernandez, Thang Lé and Tony Ferrara.

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At the award’s ceremony, Andy Janquitto, president of the USBA and this year’s tournament director, extended his utmost thanks to Paul Frankel, Jim Shovak, Mazin Shooni, Charlie Brown and Merrill Hughes for their hard work on the tournament committee. Janquitto also singled out USBA board members Steve Andersen and Raye Raskin for their assistance during the final round play by keeping score and running a score clock. Janquitto mentioned other USBA members who volunteered to keep score or even vacuum tables, including Jim Watson, Victor Cuzzi and Sonny Cho. A special word of thanks went out to the wrestling coaches and the six wrestlers from St. Benedict’s Prep School in Newark, New Jersey, who kept score, vacuumed tables, and operated scoreboards during the final two days of play. The USBA extends its thanks to Richard Helmstetter, Michael Bray, Bob Jewett, George Hart, Al Metzinger, David Levine, Jim Shovak, Marty Isserlis and Tommy Thomsen for their generous contributions. The USBA also thanks its sponsors for their continued support: Gabriels, Tiger, Simonis, Aramith, Professor-Q-Ball, and Consumer Lender Zone.

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951 699-3478 28950 Old Town Front St 13-9’ Pool Tables,11 – Bar Boxes,1 Big screen, Snacks,Internet Juke-box

CONNECTICUT BRISTOL Bristol Billiards

860-314-0034 245 Main Street 1-3 Cushion Chevilotte 7-Pool Tables,Beer,Wine & Food,Arcade

FLORIDA MIAMI • Doral Billiards Sports Bar

7800 NW 25th St #1 305-592-8486 6-3-cushion Chevillotte tables, 17-Pool tables,Beer, Wine & Food,14 Flat TV’s

ORLANDO Trick Shots

407 298-5112 Old Winter Garden Rd 16- 8' Black Crowns, Huge Screen, Darts, Full Bar/Food-Pro Shop

Trick Shots

407 737-6606 11351 Lake Underhill Two 9’ Brunswicks in VIP area Room 7 Dart Boards, Full Bar, Deli Food Big Screen & 17- TV’s, 8,000 Sq ft & Patio

STUART • Amy’s Billiards

772 232-9966 1600 NW Federal Hwy 1-Gabriel 3-Cushion 8-9ft Olhausens,6- 8ft Bar boxes, 1-9’ Brunswick-1-9’ National,3-8’ft House Tables,Darts/Beer/Wine/Fo od, Smoking & NonSmoking rooms

WINTER PARK Trick Shots

407 671-7797 7644 University Blvd. 4-9' pool tables, 12-8' tables, Darts, Full Bar & Pro Shop on premises

GEORGIA ATLANTA • Mr. Cues II

3541 Chamblee Tucker Rd 770 454-7665 38-Pool tables, 1-3-cushion 1-Snooker 6x12,Full bar and kitchen,Pro-Shop

BAXLEY Danny’s Billiards

417 E. Parker St 912 278 7099 4-9’ Diamonds, 4-7’ Diamonds, Video games, TV’s

SAVANNAH • Southside Billiards

EAST MOLINE Leisure Time Billiards & Sports Bar

309 752-9559 845 Ave of the City 5-9 foot pool tables,16- Bar tables, 2 sports bars, 11 Dart boards Full Kitchen

563 243-4266 2118 Harrison Dr 9-7’ Valley’s 1-9’ Gold Crown,Full Kitchen ,Sports Bar,13-42” TVs, Darts, Video’s

DAVENPORT Sharky’s Billiards & Sports Bar 2902 E. Kimerly Rd 563-359-7225 24 Tables, Full Bar

KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE Rack 66-SHOWROOM

12009 S. Pulaski Rd 708 388-3700 15-Gold Crown,2-Bar Tables, 1-Dart board Full Bar & Restaurant

PADUCAH Side Pocket

CHICAGO Chicago Billiard Café

773 545-5503 5935 W. Irving Park Rd. 16-9’Brunswick -1Snooker,1Dart board- Hot Food, 46” big screen & WiFi

• Chris Billiards

4637 N. Milwaukee 773 286-4714 7-Cushion tables 45 Pool tables,Ping Pong

CRESTWOOD Pockets Billiards 708-371-7665 13335 S. Cicero Ave 14 - 9’ Gold Crowns 10 – 7’ Valleys Full Bar & Food

ELKRIDGE • Triple Nine’s Bar & Billiards

502 969-2222 5004 Preston Hwy Tables, Custom Cues, Accessories & Cue repair

270-443-1159 301 Murray St 9 & 8 Foot Gold Crowns & 2 Bar Boxes Just Pool Mister…JUST POOL

LOUISANA NEW IBERIA Emeralds Billiards

337-319-0530 2514 W. Old Spanish Trail 24 Bar boxes,8 – 9ft Gold Crowns 5, Full Bar & Restaurant

MARYLAND CATONSVILLE • Vip Billiards

6541 Baltimore National Pike 410 747-2551 5 – 8’ Hollywood 3-Cushion 12 – 9’ Gold Crowns 8 – 9’ Granite Bed Cosmos Free WiFi 3 Big Screen Satellite TV’s All Ages, All The Time

1-Dart and Pro Shop & snack bar, BYOB

7540 Washington Blvd.#C1 WYOMING 410 799-1818 • The Carom Club 2-3-Cushion Gabriels 616- 805-0316 14-9’ Brunswicks, 4- 7’ Pool 4215 Division Ave SW. Tables, Full Bar & Food 4 Heated Olhausen 5x10 Carom Tables,(2) 7’ft Valley Bar Boxes and (2) 9’ft GLEN BURNIE Brunswick

IOWA Big Daddy’s CLINTION Legend’s Sports Bar Billiards

912-925-5398 13051 Abercom St 2- 3-Cushion Tables 1-10ft Snooker,7- 9ft Pool, 8 - 8ft,1-Ping Pong, Darts,Full bar & Food

ILLINOIS ALSIP Red Shoes Billiards

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410 760-1332 7954 B & A Blvd. Ste. 2-G 8-9’ Diamonds, 3-7’ Diamonds,7- 8’ Gold Crowns 1-6x12ft Snooker

LAUREL Bankshot Bar & Grill 3249 Fort Mead RD 301 483 - 8644 16 – Diamonds Bar Tables 3 – 9’ Diamonds, 4 – Dart boards, Full Bar and Restaurant, 16 TV’s

PARKVILLE • Top Hat Cue Club 410 665-1906 8809 Satyr Hill Rd 22-9’ Gold Crowns 3-Bar Tables,5-Table Tennis, 1- 3-Cushion Federic Caurdon

MASS EAST BOSTON Napoles Billiards

1233 Benningtons St (617) 567-4454 2-3-Cushion1-Pool table 1-9 Billiard table, Restaurant & Bar

MALDEN • Amazin Billiard Club

781 605-2389 40 Faulkner St 5-3-Cushion Bertons 2-Pool Table Bertons 10 -Pool Tables, Snooker 6x12 Private room with Gold Crown 5 Showroom on premises

MICHIGAN MONROE Cone’s & Cue

308 North Telegraph 734 241-5533 9 -7’ - 2-9’, 1-Snooker 10’, 2-Gold Crown 3-cushion

MINNESOTA COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Jimmy’s Pro Billiards

4040 Central Ave NE 763-706-1904 10 - 7ft Diamonds 8 - 9ft tables 1- 6 X 12 Snooker Restaurant - Beer & Wine In-House Pro & Owner Jimmy Wetch

DULUTH Horseshoe Bar & Billiards

2415 West Superior Street 218-727-5144 12 - 7ft Valleys 6-Dart Boards,TV’s for Sports Games,Full Bar & Food

FARMINGTON Farmington Billiards

933 8th St Hwy #3 651-463-2636 8-9’ Gold Crowns, 8-7’ Diamonds,Free Wi-Fi,Beer Food

MINNEAPOLIS ROSEVILLE Al’s Billiards

1319 Larpenteur Ave 651 646-9508 16 – Gold Crowns 1 – 5x10 Brunswick Anniversary, 1-5x10 & 1-6x12 Snooker, 2-7’ Bar tables, Darts & Foosball

MISSISSIPPI BYHALIA Meucci Billiards

662 895-3220 3709 Hwy 302 Byhalia MS 8-9ft Gold Crowns 3-Bar Tables Home of Meucci Custom

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GRENADA The Sports Center

662-226-1322 893 Springhill Rd 7- Pool tables, 3 Bar tables, Video’s, Beer/food

JACKSON “This Is It” Bar & Grill

601 373-5966 3401 Rainey Rd 9-Bar boxes,1 -9’ Diamond, 6-Dart Boards,10- Big screen T.V.’s, Beer Bar & Full snack bar

SOUTHAVEN Southaven Recreational

662 342-0230 987 Town & Country 16- Big Tables. 5-Bar Tables,5-TV’s, Darts, Bumper Pool, Food/beer

STARKVILLE Southern Billiards

662 323-7665 103 South Washington St 6 -9’ Gandy’s, 2- 9’ Diamonds,1-10’ Snooker, Poker Night on Sunday

VARDAMAN Rack-N-Roll Billiards

662-414-6539 105 Sweet Potato Ave 2-8’ Antique Brunswick 1-10’ Antique Snooker 1- 4 ½ x 9’ Olhausen

MISSOURI CAPE GIRADEAU The Billiard Center

26 North Main 573-335-9955 20- Bar Tables, 2-9 ft pool tables,Full Bar & Kitchen

POPLAR BLUFF Westwood Billiards

2207 S. Westwood Blvd. 573 686-4880 10-7ft bar tables, 9ft Brunswich, 2 dart boards, 7 TV’s and Full Bar and Kitchen

O’FALLON Action Billiard Club 636 978-7728 977 West Terra, Ln 17-Pool Tables, 1-5X10

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Snooker, Darts, Full Liquor and Restaurant.

NEVADA LAS VEGAS • Cue Club

702 735-2884 953 E. Sahara Ste. A15 2- 3-Cushion Soren Sogaard,34 -Pool Tables, 1-Snooker 6 x12, Full bar & food -Gaming available

NEW HAMPSHIRE

PORTSMOUTH Legends Billiards

603-433-1154 80 Hanover St 15- Pool tables, 7- Dart boards,Full liquor & Pub menu,Video games 5-Big screens

SOMERSWORTH Buster’s Billiards 369 Route 108 603 692-7926 15 – 9 ft tables, Beer & Wine, Food, 2 Dart Boards, ProSho

718 358-8585 34-02 Linden Pl 10-5x10 New Verhoven 3Cushion Billiard tables, 10 4 x 8 carom, 22 Brunswick pool tables,Full Bar & Restaurant

LINDENHURST • Mr Cue Billiards 631-226-9486 76 East Sunrise Hwy 1-3 Cushion 5x10 14- Gold Crowns,3-Bar Tables,Beer & Snacks

405 736-0590 5920 South East 15st 13 -9ft Diamonds 3- Bar boxes diamonds Full Bar

CLIFTON Breaker Billiards

101 Towsley Rd 732 632-9277 18 - 9’ Tables, Card table lounge, Ping-Pong., Pro-shop

NEW YORK BROOKLYN • Gotham City Billiards Club

93 Ave U 718 714-1002 15 Brunswick, 1 Vitalie, 6 Large screen TV’s Burgers, Pizza &,Large Pro Shop

FLUSHING • Carom Cafe

OHIO FAIRFIELD • Michaels Billiards

WILLIAMVILLE • Bison Billiards

718 727-0800 350 Port Richmond Ave 14- Pool Tables 4-Big screens, Full Bar

315 768-0218 5160 Commercial Dr. E 12-4 1/2x9 Gabriels, 15x10 3-cushion table, 8-3 1/2 7 Valleys, Beer, Wine, Full menu, 8-TV’s

EDISON Sandcastle Billiards

336 765-7391 420N Jonestown Rd 15-9 foot Pool tables Darts, 1-big screen, fooseball,Full Bar&menu

6625 Dixie Billiards 513-860-0044 1- 3-Cushion Table 34- Pool Tables Full Bar and Restaurant

NEW JERSEY BELLEVILLE • Guys & Dolls

1142 US-46 973 773-0933 12-Gold Crowns,3-8’ & 1 Bar Table, BYOB-Air Hockey2-Ping Pong

WINSTON SALEM Breaktime Billiards & Sports Bar

STATEN ISLAND Port Richmond Billiards

716 632-0281 Main Transit Plaza 8216 Main St 8-9’ Diamonds, 3-9’ Brunswicks, 6-Bar Tables 2-Dart Boards, 3-Cushion Gabriel

524 Washington Ave. 973-759-6217 2- New Gabriels 3cushion billiard tables. 34 – 9 foot pool tables, 6 – Big Screens

2- 7 ft Valley Full bar and Kitchen

YORKVILLE • Hippo's

N. CAROLINA MORRESVILLE 150 N Out Billiards

539 E. Plaza Dr. Ste. E 704 660-5363 17-9’Olhausen Grand Champions Pros 6-Dart boards, Beer & Wine full Restaurant, Voted top 10 in 2010 room

NEW BERN Mickey’s Milligans Billiards 252 637-3711 3411 Trent Rd 6- 9ft Pro Diamonds 3-Steel Tip dart boards Full Bar, Pizza & Snack foodLive entertainment weekly, Tournaments every Sunday

RALEIGH Sharky’s Place 5800 Duraleigh Rd 919 210-1094 6- 9 ft Gold Crowns

OKLAHOMA MIDWEST CITY Jamaica Joes

OKLAHOMA CITY • AAA Billiards Supply

405 917-9300 4619 N. West 10th 6- Gold Crowns, 4-Bar tables, 2-5 x 10 Snooker table, 1-3-Cushion Billiard table, 1-6 X 12 SnookerPro Shop & Cue & table repair

OREGON MEDFORD • The Medford Elks Club

541 772-6247 202N. Central Ave 8-New Elements, 3 Cushion, Gabriel Tables

PENNSYLVANIA NORRISTOWN Markly Billiards 610-278-1595 1713 Markly St 9-Gold Crown 9’,4-Diamonds 7’- Light menu

PHILADELPHIA • Drexeline Billiard Club.

610 259-9144 5100 State Rd L-300 2- Cheviotte 3-cushion tables, 16- 4 1/2x 9 Gold Crowns.4 - 4x8 G.Crowns Full line of custom cues & accessories, Tournaments, Inst., Sr.citizen rates

PITTSBURG • Breakers Billiards 412-531-2250 1413 Potomac Ave 2-3-Cushion heated Chevilotte,6 – 9’ Gold Crowns, 8 – 9’ Diamond pros,1- 7’ Bar table Diamond, Full Bar

RHODE ISLAND NORTH PROVIDENCE Rhode Island PROVIDENCE Snookers

401 351-7665 53 Ashburton ST 15- 9’ Gold Crowns 40-HD T.V’s Full service restaurant with 2 bars.,Home of the New England Pool Hall of Fame

TENNESSEE MEMPHIS Bubba’s Ale House & Grille

7041 HWY 64 901-937-1911 2-Bar tables 2-Dart boards Full bar & Food Several Flat Screens (HD) Smoking allowed

Getaway Bar

4632 Winchester Rd 363-3073 6-Bar tables 4-Dart boards Beer & Byob Open 24hrs

HighPocket's

1599 Ols Summer Ave. 901 761-1583 12-4 1/2 x9 Gold Crowns, 1 Snooker table, 8- Bar Tables, Full menu & beer, 8- TV’s, 1 big screen, Videos

Lefty’s Sports Bar 901 763-2679 4497 Summer Ave 2-Bar tables, 2-Dart boards, Dart league Thursdays Beer & Byob

Sharpshooters Billiards

901 386-1188 6959 Stage 18 Bar Tables 4-Gold Crowns, 6 Dart Boards, T.V’s,Jukebox,Video games, food & Beer

• The Rack

901 369-9501 3622 Lamar Ave 8-9 ‘ Pro Diamond 1-3-Cushion Gabriel 3-Dart boards, 10-tv’s Food & Beer

MADISON J.O.B Billiard Club

615 868-4270 900 Gallatin Rd. Madison Sq. Mall 30 Pool tables diamonds In house pro-shop

MANCHESTER Lucky Break Billiard Club

1766 Hillsboro Hwy 931 954 5400 4-7’Valleys,4-7’Diamonds 3 9’Diamonds,Darts, Bumper Pool Beer & Grill

TEXAS SAN LEON Casper’s Billiards 281 559-1400 37 21st St 18- 9ft Brunswicks Full Service Rest & Bar

HOUSTON Café 99

832 868-4032 10730 Kingspoint 2-New 3-Cushion heated Gabriel’s 5 TV’S, Beer & Food

• ALL Sports Cafe

1005 SAINT EMANUEL SUITE 2-4 713-303-7838 3-New Imperators 3 Cushion Tables,1-4 x 8 Straight Rail,3– 5 x10 3cushion tables

Bogies Billiards

3040 FM 1960 RD Ste 101 281-821-4544 8- 9’ Gold Crowns 14 8’ Pool Tables 1-Snooker,Full Bar and Food

• Houston Café & Billiards

13590 State Hwy 249 77086 832-397-9400 1-3-Cushion Gabriels Element, 2-3-Cushion Cheviottes

HUY HOANG BIDA

281 568-7746 13090 Bellaire Blvd Suit # B. 2-New 3-Cushion heated Gabriel’s Beer & Food

• Paris Bida

118010 Bellaire Blvd. Suite –A 832-630-5903 2- New Kronos 3-Cushion 6-Gabriels 3-Cushion 6-Carom tables 4-Pool tables- Bar & Food

LEAGUE CITY Legend’s Billiards 201 S. Gulf Frwy 281-332-7716 20 -4X8 Tables 3 -9’ tables,1-Bar table Full Bar & food 1-Steel Dart board

VIRGINIA VIRGINIA BEACH Mike’s Break Room 757-855-2114 3717 Tiffany Lane 5- Pool tables, 19- Flat screens,Rest. Sports Pub

WASHINGTON

TACOMA Elk’s Club Lodge

1965 S. Union Ave 253-272-1117 5-3-cushion Verhoeven 9- Brunswick pool tables

WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE • Wisconsin Billiards

Business for Sale

414 344-5666 2715 W.Wisconsin Ave 10- 9’ Gold Crowns, 4 Bar tables, 1-Snooker 5x10, 1-3-cushion Billiard,Full Bar, Pizza, Pro Shop

Pool Room in Daytona Beach, Florida Stand alone building - Same owner for 35 years 17 Pool Tables 1 6x12 English Snooker Table 1 Poker Table & Poker Video games Air Hockey and Foose Ball Outside Basket Ball and Ping Pong

920 651-0806 570 N. Main St 12 -7ft tables 9- 9ft tables, 3- Dart boards, ,4-Big Screen, 11T.v’s, Full bar & Food

Cue repair shop on premises with complete Billiard Supplies and large display area with over 200 Pool Cues & Case. Sell New and Used Tables and also recover and move tables. Leagues and Tournaments Senior Leagues & Junior Summer Leagues

OSHKOSH Varsity Club

Beer, Wine, Food & Even Ice Cream Contact John, aka Uncle Waldo. (386) 788-3582 Possible sale of building

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2013 American Cuemakers Association 21st Dinner/Awards

he show and the awards dinner at the 21st Super Billiards Expo were well attended and as always one of the highlights of the four day event. The awards dinner was on Saturday night before the final day on the Expo on Sunday. The first award given was “Cuemaker of the Year”. This award started in 2008 to recognize an ACA member who has provided a top quality product in an ethical, honorable, and professional manner through the years. The 2013 Award went to Jim Stadum and Dave Doucette of Samsara Cues. Samsara cues represent a wide variety of styles and price ranges in a high quality cue. Samsara Cues started in 1991 with a vision to combine modern technology with an ancient technique known as Intarsia to create unique designs. Dave has a background as a master cabinet maker, machinist and design engineer allowing Samsara to custom build most of their machinery. Jim’s business sense and drive for perfection combined with Dave’s experience makes for a winning combination. They are one of only a handful of cue makers to have a cue permanently on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. The second award presented was the “Lifetime Achievement Award”. This prestigious award has only been given one other time in the 21 years of the ACA. The Award went to Jerry Pechauer of J. Pechauer Custom Cues. 2013 was also the 50 year anniversary of J. Pechauer Custom Cues. Jerry built his first cue in 1963 while doing cue repair as a sideline. 1963 was also a special year for Jerry with the birth of his son Joe. Jerry continued to grow the business from a sideline to a full time business. Joe would build his first cue at age 14. After graduating high school he would come into the business full time and take over as president in 2007. Jerry was still involved and offering support and expertise. In 1993 they completed a new, atmosphere-controlled, state of the art facility which allows J. Pechauer Custom Cues to be made 100% in-house. Today the business has grown to a dealer base of over 400 located around the world. The next Awards were Special Recognition awards given to departing President Dave Jacoby and Vice President Jerry Oliver for their years of service. Dave will remain active as a member of the Board of Directors. The incoming President is Mike Capone and Vice President is Andy Gilbert. The final awards of the night were for People’s Choice Award. This award started in 2008. The winner is selected by votes of the cue buying public attending the Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo. The members of the ACA can enter a cue in the competition which is placed on display at the ACA booth for 38 PQB June/July

top to bottom Cuemaker of the YearDave Doucette & Jim Stadum Lifetime Achievement Award Jerry Pechauer Dave Jacoby & Vice President Jerry Oliver People’s Choice Award Joe Pechauer the first three days of the Expo. The competition allows the cue makers to show off their work as well as get feedback from the public on their designs. There are three awards presented, 1st: People’s Choice Award, 2nd: First Runner Up and 3rd: Second Runner Up. First Runner Up went to Brandon Jacoby of Jacoby Custom Cues who was also the 2012 First Runner Up. Second Runner Up went to Pete Tonkin of Tonkin Custom Cues who was the 2012 People’s Choice winner. The 2013 People’s Choice Award went to Joe Pechauer of J. Pechauer Custom Cues. The award was accepted by his father Jerry who said “He could not be prouder of his son and this award”. The cue named Empyrean is described as a work of art on an ebony and ivory canvas created with 1324 inlays; 496 Sterling Silver, 224 Malachite, 96 Abalone, and 308 Ivory. The cue has been valued at $50,000. Congratulations to all the winners!

Wes Burden

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DPM Universal Pocket and Carom Billiard Systems Article 67

by Darrell Paul Martineau â&#x20AC;˘ www.3cushion.us/ WBIA Head Master Instructor I am going to show you how to miss kisses! The first thing you need to know is Cue Ball / Object Ball [1] diamond angles. There are only 24 of them possible. You will probably only use 16 of them in a full game. They are easy to learn. I have already shown them to you in articles 25 thru 66. In case you do not have these graphs I will give you a full description in the next 6 or more articles. In graph 67 you will note there are three around the table shots. They are in different location along the side rail. Often this type of shots wind up with a kiss. To miss the kiss each of these shots requires the same hit. The cue ball / object ball angle is THREE [3] in each case. The rule for Hits to Miss Kisses [ shown below] states that if the angle is 9 of less just take one away from that number. In this case it would be 3-1 = a 2 hit [ one / eight of the ball 8 mm ] Once you understand the Hits to Miss Kisses concept you may play virtually all shots without fear of a kiss. Missing kisses are in groups of 4, Angles 9 and less take one away Example: CB/OB1 angle 6 Hits would be 5 or 1 Angles 10 or more add one to last digit Example angle 10 Hits would be 1,5,9 More on this System segment in the next issue of Professor Cue Ball News You may purchase caroms Articles and Graphs 25 through 66 on line to be e-mailed to you for $25.00, $40.00 by regular mail in a binder. If you have any questions you can always e-mail me and I will answer you. Darrell Paul Martineau, 5916 Bar Harbour Ct. Elk Grove CA 95758 For more information on this system and my books, tapes, DVDs or lessons on Pool or Carom Billiards please call me at 916-6844535 or e-mail dpmuniverse @ Comcast . net Web page http://www.3cushion.us/

AZBilliards Launches Fourth Generation of Site

AZBilliards has recently launched the fourth edition of their website. The new version contains a separate Home Page for every professional player, tour and event where you may view the entire history of the subject. You may see a playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifetime achievements and view stories on them and the events they played in throughout their playing history. More than 30,000 photos are now archived on the site. There are many new features on this version of AZB. Please check them out at: www.azbilliards.com

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Professor’s National Tournament Directory JUNE 1

Action Pool Tour (Year 2 Birthday Bash) VIP Billiards Catonsville MD 410-747-2551 JUNE 1 Predator Tour Bogies Billiards 281-821-4544 Houston TX JUNE 1-2

Northeast Tour 9-Ball Snookers Pool Lounge Providence, Rl JUNE 8 - 9 Tri-State Tour Gotham City Billiards Brooklyn NY JUNE 1 - 2 Joss NorthEast Tour Amateur Event Snookers Providence RI 401 351-7665 JUNE 8 - 9 Action Pool Tour VIP Billiards Catonsville MD 410-747-2551 JUNE 9

Tri-State Tour Carom Cafe Flushing NY 718 358-8585 JUNE 15 – 16

Midwest 9-Ball Tour 9th Annual Bobby Wells Memorial Tournament Side Pockets Wichita KS 316-729-4000 JUNE 15 - 16

Independent Tournaments Open 9-Ball Zingales Billiards Tallahassee Florida (850) 224-8644 JUNE 15 Tri-State Tour Carom Cafe Flushing NY 718.358.8585 JUNE 16 – 20

Ultimate 10-Ball Championship Women’s Division Men’s Division Harrah’s Hotel & Casino Tunica MS 662-363-2788 JUNE 21 - 29

2nd Southern Classic ALL AT THE Jarrod Clowery Harrah’s Hotel & Casino Benefit Tournament Tunica MS-662-363-2788 Snookers Sports Bar Bank Pool Division 53 Ashburton St The Diamond Bigfoot Providence, RI 10-Ball Challenge Race to your handicap One Pocket Division Please help support this event. Master of the Table Contact: Marc Dionne JUNE 22 508 713-5256 Southern Mid Atlantic JUNE 8 - 9 Regional Tour Tri-State Tour Smart Tour Gotham City Billiards 150 N Out Billiards Brooklyn NY Mooreville NC 718 714-1002 704 660-5363 June 15

JUNE 22 – 23

Omega Billiard Tour Rusty’s Billiards Fort Worth Texas (817) 244-3294 JUNE 27 – 30

Simonis Cloth Classic Tour 4th Annual Richard Sweet Memorial Mr Cues 2 Atlanta GA JUNE 29 - 30

Jamaica Joe’s Women’s 9-Ball Midwest City Oklahoma (405) 736-0590 JULY 4-7 Mr. Cue’s ll 4 different events 8-Ball, Thursday One night event 9-Ball, Friday 10-Ball, 9-Ball, Sunday 770 454-7665 JULY 7

Predator Tour Amateur Division Bogies Billiards Houston TX 281-821-4544 JULY10 - 12

BCA Summit Renaissance Chicago/Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center www.bcasummit.com JULY 16 – 29 37th BCAPL National Championships ALL AT THE Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV

One Pocket Championship WPA World “Artistic Pool” 10-Ball Championship Open 8-Ball Championship

JULY 26 - 29

BEFJunior Nationals Las Vegas NV AUGUST 10 - 11

Star Billiards Tour Amateurs Division Skinny Bob’s Billiards Round Rock Texas (512) 733-1111 AUGUST 19 – 24

The 14.1 World Tournament Steinway Billiards Astoria NY 718-472-2124 AUGUST 24 – 25 Midwest 9-Ball Tour 2nd Annual Summer Heat 9-Ball Classic Jamaica Joe’s Midwest City Oklahoma (405) 736-0590

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Artistic 2013 Master’s

he 2013 Master’s, which took place during the annual Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, brought together some of the greatest trick shot artists in the world. Unlike past years the format for this event was more like a round of “horse”. A player picks a shot and the opponent is given 3 attempts at it and vice versa. This 4 day event showcased some of the most entertaining shots ever performed on a pool table. After it was all said and done Andy Segal, currently ranked #1, defeated Steve Markle in the finals. (final results below). We want to thank everyone who made this event possible and look forward to having it for many years to come!

Quarter Finals

Andy Segal def. Jim Glanville Steve Markle def. Tim Chin Jamey Gray def. Marty Carey Dave Nangle def. Abram Diaz

Semi Finals

Runner-up Steve Markle and Winner Andy Segal

Andy Segal def. Jamey Gray Steve Markle def. Dave Nangle

Finals

Andy Segal def. Steve Markle

Final results 1st: Andy Segal 2nd: Steve Markle 3rd: Jamey Gray 3rd: Dave Nangle 5th: Marty Carey 5th: Tim Chin

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5th: Abram Diaz 5th: Jim Glanville 9th: Alex C 9th: Paul Danno 9th: Karen Freire 9th: Gordon Hedges 9th: Curtis Robertson 9th: Gerry Woodlief Best Make % (preliminary rounds only): Andy Segal (74.1%) Most Creative Shot (by player vote): Andy Segal Sportsmanship Award (by player vote): Karen Freire