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America’s John Schmidt is the World Tournament of 14.1 Champion

alifornia’s John “Mr.400” Schmidt became the first American in 22 years to hoist the World 14.1 Trophy when he defeated legendary Efren Reyes of the Philippines Photos courtesy Brian Loeng of www.NYCGrind.com Queens, New York- Europe’s dominance of straight pool has ended. John Schmidt of Hesperia, California put USA back on top again in the 100th anniversary tournament of the game. A fitting end for the oldest pool tournament in the world. To do so, Schmidt had to defeat a field of international superstars whom most put well ahead of Schmidt as favorites. Undeterred by critics, Schmidt proved to the world America still has game. The 2012 Predator World Tournament took place July 29th August 3rd in New York City. The event was produced by Dragon Promotions & Dr.Michael Fedak and proudly co-spon-

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The World 14.1 Cup listing the World Champions of straight pool from 1912 till present day

sored by Championship Cloth, Olhausen Tables, Amsterdam Billiards, Aramith Balls, Pool & Billiard Magazine, Championship Tour Edition Chalk, and straight pool aficionados Dr.Louis Pannullo of NYC, Stu Mattana of NYC, Ralph Rubin of MD, and Tom Gleich of NC. Co-contributors Dr.James Heller, Drew Thomas, and Charles Eames. Some major roadblocks en route to his victory included facing France’s Stephan Cohen the 2009 World 14.1 winner; Ralph Eckert of Germany, a former European Champion; and Germany’s Thorsten Hohmann, the reigning World Tournament of 14.1 Champion who was Gold in 2006 and 2011. In the finale, Filipino master Efren Reyes waited in the wings. Efren Reyes is a multiple World Champion in 9-Ball, 8-Ball, and One Pocket. On day 2 of the six day World Tournament, fans were highly anticipating the France vs USA match, with France the clear favorite. However, Schmidt put on a masterful clinic running a flawless 100 balls in a row to win 100 to 0, with Cohen being scoreless and helpless in the match. Packed!! Fans stretch their necks to get a good view of the big matches. World 14.1- New Yorkers love their straight pool 2006 Bronze Medalist of the World 14.1 Max Eberle of Las Vegas gave Schmidt a surprise defeat in the second stage of the event. Schmidt bounced back from the loss and defeated Dennis Spears and later avenged himself against Eberle in the final stage of the event 200 to 46 in resounding fashion. In the quarter finals, Schmidt faced the demons of his 5th place finish in 2008 where he faltered in his chance to defeat Netherlands’s Niels Feijen who eventually went on to win the title. And to add to the challenge, Schmidt would face reigning champion Thorsten Hohmann, most who consider him the greatest player in 14.1. In a neck to neck battle that tied several times in the match, Schmidt pulled through for a close 200 to 164 win that wasn’t pretty, but dramatic and pressure packed. “John has done more than any other American player the past few years in drawing attention to the game. With his videos and 14.1 records in his high run competitions . Of the Americans, he has the most passion for straight pool. On being the world 14.1 champion, all I can say is, welcome to the club,” grinned Hohmann. Thorsten could console himself with the overall high run of the event, 141, coincidentally the digits of straight pool. The final day, Schmidt faced another German in Ralph Eckert, who the day before defeated USA Champion Johnny

Archer. Schmidt came on fire running 98 balls in the first half of the match. Eckert mounted a short comeback, but John was too much to handle as he flew around the table running racks in minutes. Meanwhile, in the other bracket, Efren Reyes was terrorizing his opponents with his pinpoint cueball control and defense. The Filipino star went undefeated in 9 consecutive matches and pocketing 1250 balls to reach the finals. USA vs Philippines. For the first time in nearly a decade, no European in the finals. “We really couldn’t ask for much more in terms of a huge match-up. An American versus the greatest player of all time. It’s a fabulous combo”, said Cindy Lee, CEO of Dragon Promotions. The final day was a packed house of fans and players that wanted to watch the climactic conclusion of the event. Even some special VIP guests flew in such as BCA President Mike Serra and Predator Cues owner Paul Costain alongside Dr.Michael Fedak. The finals was spectacular. Schmidt came out guns blazing with a lightning fast 107 ball run in 36 minutes. Then unbelievably, Reyes came back with a 112 ball run. Something extremely rare in 14.1 to have two century runs in the same match, let alone the finals. Schmidt came back with a short 20 ball run, and Reyes returned to finish the job. The match had gone back and forth with both players taking over the lead at different points in the 3 hour match. With Efren at the table needing 31 balls, Schmidt would hope for one more chance. And he got it. Efren missed letting Schmidt back needing 37 balls. Schmidt came with a tough off angle combination shot into a pocket partially covered. He slow rolled it in. Schmidt pocketed a total of 1650 balls to win the whole tournament while Reyes pocketed 1450 balls. Needing 9 balls only, Schmidt faced the biggest breakshot of his life. “He is wishing the cueball was 10 inches more to the right. The pressure is huge”, said Darren Appleton, Bronze Medalist of England, who was sweating the final balls along

with Thorsten Hohmann. “I am still the World Champion....for five more minutes”, joked Hohmann in a whisper to Darren and the group of pros watching the end. Schmidt fired the final break shot with authority and upon success of it, he slammed the table rail with his hand in partial relief and celebration. He had exercised his demons and overcome the pressure. John Schmidt had beaten every European player he faced at the World Tournament, including two past World 14.1 Champs. And now was 7 balls away from defeating the greatest player in history. As he made the final ball, Schmidt let out a yell and fist bump as the emotions could no longer be contained. He came over to event promoter Charlie Williams and gave him a big hug as he picked him up off the ground in joy. Charlie Williams, the World 14.1 promoter from Dragon Promotions, commented “Europe has had a stranglehold on this event and 14.1. Between Asia and Europe, they have dominated the international pool scene the past few years. Until now. This was an important win for USA.” Williams is a pro player and coach/captain of Team USA at last year’s Mosconi Cup in which USA plays Europe annually. The USA has finally gotten to shine back in the limelight of billiards. Schmidt shaking hands with Reyes

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Eighth Annual Maryland Open Straight Pool Championship

Bob Hunter and Johnny Archer all sat in the booth for a spell. Saturday morning, using 14 Pro Diamond & Brunswick Gold Crown tables and 32 Big Daddy’s Billiards players each playing the Glen Burnie, Maryland other three in his flight on pre-assigned tables by Peter Burrows, Director • peterpool@comcast.net and time slots, with an attempt that each his event has become one of the most prestigious player would play his straight pool tournaments of the year in the U.S. and matches on both the for the 4th consecutive year has been held at a new Diamond and family billiard venue, Big Daddy’s Billiards, 7954 BaltimoreBrunswick tables. Annapolis Blvd., Glen Burnie, Maryland. Under the ownerThe day consisted ship of Richard & Cynthia Molineiro “ Big Daddy’s” has of five rounds and become the premier east coast mecca for the beautiful and each player has one or imaginative game of 14.1. two breaks when Local tournament players once again provided ‘in home’ they do not play. congenial accommodations to many of the out of town players John preparing for Battle Some tough schedulwho come long distances to play. Most know one another well ing but meticulously managed by official scorer & statistician, and this makes for an enjoyable weekend of friendship, camathe ebullient Megan Fort! raderie and top notch pool all tied together. Festivities this Saturday went quite according to odds with the strong nayear got off to a gentle start at a player-guest reception on tional players pulling away in a field which included world Friday evening hosted by tournament director Peter Burrows class Straight Pool notables headed by Thorsten Hohmann, and his wife Pam at their home. This provides a few hours of Mika Immonen, Johnny Archer, Corey Deuel & John Schmidt warm hospitality before the sparks began to fly on Saturday, plus Steve Wilkie, Dave Daya, Shaun Wilkie, Maryland’s top and a nice chance for new comers and lesser know players to player. Alan Duty, Zion Zvi, Brandon Shuff, Steve Lipski and visit and share cordiality with great champions such as Bob Danny Barouty twice a finalist in past MD 14.1 ChampiMaidhof, Johnny Archer, onships. Mike Davis 2007 finalist and Mosconi Thorsten Hohmann, Dave Cup contender who recently located to Tampa, Daya, Ralph Eckert & Mika Thorsten Hohmann FL made the trip to play, as did Ralph Eckert all Immonen, in the sterling field. the way from Manheim, Germany and Warren The Friday evening preKiamco from Manila! 1991 World Champion, tournament reception also and still great player and cue maker, Bob serves as the tournament Hunter of Chicago. From Pennsylvania DrexePlayers Meeting. Format this line Billiards owner Bob Maidhof, 2008 Md. year was a 32 player field, 8 Champ who recently had a run of 316 balls! balanced flights of 4 players Dave Daya, the 2009 runner-up, and young top each for the initial Round Virginia great Brandon Shuff, who ran a 60 & Robin session. Everyone playing a 125 point match vs. the other three players in their flight with the top 3 players in each flight advancing to the Sunday single elimination round. The 8 flight winners were rewarded with a first round bye in the knockout on Sunday. Both days were covered extensively by J. R. Calvert and Inside Pool with their insidepool.tv live stream. Top players participating helped with the commentary; expert 14.1 players such as Shaun Wilkie, Andy Lincoln, Michael Frank,

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70 winning his flight 3-0. So Saturday’s Round Robin provided a real surprises with the top players advancing to the knockout single elimination on Sunday. The Sunday single elimination knockout round got underway promptly at 10 a.m But most of them had a first round bye and so would not play until 12:30. Mike Dechaine got past Charlie Strayer 125-31 and advanced to the $400 Round where he lost out in a hard fought match to PA’s great working man, Dave Daya, 125-108, in one of the best matches of the day. Amsterdam Billiard’s Michael Yednak had a strong first round match vs. Drexeline Bob Maidhof, knocking him out and advancing to the money round. He then faced the miniature Philippine buzz saw, Warren Kiamco and went down 12547. Chicago’s great World 14.1 Champion and cuemaker extraordinaire, Bob Hunter, had a tough draw for Sunday and was knocked out in the first round by Johnny Archer. Archer then faced Mike Davis, who was the #1 Seed following his terrific run on Saturday. Their match was nip & tuck for an hour, before Johnny caught a couple of breaks, Mike missed a shot, and Johnny never Sat down again, pulling out the win 125-60. Shaun Wilkie took down room owner Rick Molineiro in spite of a 66 ball run by ‘Levi’ and advanced to play John Schmidt who put up a 57 and eliminated Shaun 125-66. Danny Barouty has probably played Trenton Marty for three decades, and this time got the best of him 125 41 advancing to face young gun Brandon Shuff. The imitable Danny B. hung tough, put up a 39 ball run before finally dropping 125-103. Ralph Eckert his great tournament, steam rolling Alan Duty 125-30 to move ahead and face The Iceman. Mika got it going quickly and won 125-18. Corey Deuel was also having a quiet but sterling tournament, going 2-1 in the Sat. rounds losing only to Warren Kiamco. His first match on Sat. brought on New Jersey’s long time great Don Polo, with Corey winning 125-19 to advance to the money. Corey was far from done, and faced always tough NY player Zion Zvi. Corey hung tough and pulled out a 125-75 victory to get further along the cash trail. Brian Deska played a long and hard fought match, including a number of three fouls, against the great NJ lefty, Steve Lipsky, ever tough to beat, and Sunday was no exception with Steve finally pulling out the game 125-110. Steve then faced Thorsten Hohmann, the 2011 World 14.1 Champion, and easy to see why. Toasty got it going immediately and ran out to a 125-20 win. The 3rd and 4th rounds on Sunday were classic, with pairings among the top eight remaining players as good as you will ever see in a local poolroom venue. Congratulations for all involved for getting this together and for the players in making the effort to come to Maryland. Just look at the pairings in the last three rounds! Could you ask for anything more exciting?

In both of the semi final matches there were long runs by the eventual winner, as you can see from the scores. And so into the finals advanced 2011 World 14.1 Champion ‘The Hitman’ vs. recent 2012 World 14.1 title holder, Mr. 400 John Schmidt! Could anything be more prophetic? The two most recent World 14.1 Champions right here on the same table at Big Daddy’s Billiards in Glen Burnie, MD. And the Insidepool.tv live stream was taken over by dozen times Champion and player of the Nineties, Johnny Archer. A great match, with Thorsten getting to 21-14 advantage quickly and after a scratch, leading to an impossible safety situation from which no one could extricate themselves, Thorsten came away from the table leaving Schmidt an open shot . . . and with a flawless run he was at 150 and out in no time at all! Joint holder of the 2012 World Championship and Maryland 14.1 title! Congratulations and a tip of the old fedora to Mr. 400, to Thorsten, Mika, Johnny Archer, Corey Deuel, Ralph Eckert, Mike Davis, Bandon, Zion and to all of the players, fans and supporters who made the trip to Baltimore! See you next year for sure. Same time, same place! We want to thank our hosts Cynthia & Richard Molineiro and to the many sponsors and supporters, most particularly Ivan Lee & SIMONIS CLOTH, Peter & Sandra Sears of Madison WI, Nathan Sulinski, and J.R. Calvert of Inside Pool magazine and insidepool.tv live stream. In closing it is with a sad heart that I mention to fans everywhere that on this day, as I write, August 22, 2012, we learn of the passing of the father of Rick Molineiro. Our deepest sympathies are sent to Rick and Cindy and their family.

2012 Maryland 14.1 Championship

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Force Follow with English by Tom Ross Contributing Writer

e careful what you ask for,” people say, “because you just might get it.” Strange advice perhaps since we shouldn’t make requests for things we don’t really want, but sometimes we should take a moment to consider exactly how we word those requests. In pool, we devote considerable time to learning position play only to discover that, once in a while, we do it too well. Occasionally, in lingering dreams, I shoot one straight-in shot after another endlessly—or at least until the phone rings. In reality however, sometimes I land too straight on a ball when a cut angle is required for easy position. And completing the rack from such nice position can be difficult. A typical problem that arises from landing so close to straight-in on a shot is shown in the illustration. Ideally, in this situation, the cue ball would have come to rest near the X for easy, one-rail shape through the center of the table to the 9ball. Instead, the shot has a slight cut angle to the right, which demands forcefollow with right-hand english out of the corner to move the cue ball to the other end of the table along the dotted-line path. Before discussing the shot itself let’s spend a moment to distinguish how we wind up with the kind of position that calls for force-follow with english. Most commonly, when we play well, we begin performing with very little thought, often referred to as “being in the zone.” While in that zone it’s easy to look at the next ball and automatically move the cue ball to great position for it. In a situation like the one diagrammed, it’s very easy to glance at the 8 and, without thinking, send the cue ball into the best spot to pocket it easily. Also, if the shot on the 7 ball lies at the other end of the table, it’s 10 PQB October/November

very easy, in that glance at the 8 ball, to misjudge its distance from the short rail. Usually a ball that we view from the other end of the table looks closer to an

end rail than it really is. In any case, it’s a good policy to walk down, take a careful look at the next ball and make a definite position choice before shooting the ball that precedes it. Regardless of how we wind up with shots like the one in the diagram, they will come up, and we must know how to handle them. The most common error on this type of shot is shooting too hard. In order to move the cue ball along the required position track, the shot must be struck with a very long and smooth follow stroke. Adding extra speed makes it difficult to follow the cue ball to hit the short rail close enough to the corner and move it along the dotted-line path. When billiard players coach someone on a shot like this, they typically say, “Keep

your tip on the cue ball.” Applying speed to a follow shot invites adding punch, or extra acceleration toward the end of the stroke, which will make the cue ball bounce left off the 8 ball instead of following forward. To practice the shot, set it up as shown with a slight cut angle to the right on the 8 ball. Place an object ball on the rail where you see the dotted-outlined ball in the diagram and make sure that your cue ball hits the short rail inside that ball. Most important is your stroke, which must be smooth—almost lazy. Now, with a high, right hit on the cue ball, practice spinning it out of the corner, softly at first, perhaps only as far as point Y. Add speed gradually while still following the cue ball forward. If the cue ball hits the ball that you placed on the rail, the extra speed is bringing punch to the stroke. Also, learn to play this shot with maximum right-hand english to move the cue ball to the other end of the table. On some shots that require english, it’s often best to use maximum english, which may add more difficulty to the shot. But the trade off is that we can hit the shot with a lot less speed because the spin works to move the cue ball off of the cushions. In other words, as long as the shot requires english, why not load it up so that we don’t have to hit it too hard? It’s hard to imagine getting too much of what we want, and for pool players, harder still to imagine too much good position. It will happen occasionally though, and when it does, the force-follow shot with english may be the only technique that will keep a dream from becoming a nightmare.

Kelley Fisher Wins 2012 China Open with a 9-2 Drubbing of China’s Zhou Doudou by Ted Lerner/WPA Press Officer

Photos Courtesy Tai Chengzhe and Yu Yan/Top147.com

ritain’s Kelly Fisher came into Sunday’s final at the China Open feeling pretty good about her game. But even she had no idea just how good things were about to get. With an eye squarely on the prize, and clearly on greatness as well, Fisher put in an electrifying performance as she completely routed an overmatched Zhou Doudou of China, 9-2, to capture the 2012 China Open. The entire match took just 45 minutes, and in that short span of time, Fisher left no doubt that she is the premier performer in the women’s game at the moment, and by the looks of it, for the foreseeable future. With two world titles and years more experience in her arsenal, Fisher was obviously favoured coming into the match with Zhou, who at 20 years old had never before played in a final of an international tournament. Still, with China’s government backed sports system churning out young world beaters, most people expected the match to be close. While Fisher completely dominated the proceedings, she did get plenty of help along the way from Zhou, who could never find a groove. After Fisher nabbed the opening rack in the alternate break match, Zhou completely missed an elementary 2 ball in rack two. Zhou got away with it as she accidentally snookered Fisher and ended up winning the rack. But it was a portent of things to come. And in a hurry. “When she missed that two ball, I figured right there that she’s not as settled as me,” Fisher said after the match. Indeed Fisher smelled blood, and Zhou sensed a hungry shark was on the prowl as she missed a makeable 9-ball in rack three to help put Fisher up 2-1. Two racks later Zhou missed another 9-ball to put Fisher up 4-1. From there the match was for all intents and purposes over. Fisher’s confidence was sky high and palpable to the several hundred fans watching at the Shanghai Pudong Yuanshen Stadium arena. Zhou, meanwhile, played as if she had been struck by the fear of a higher power.

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Within minutes of being up 4-2, Fisher looked to be in a different galaxy as she went ahead 7 -2. Zhou then scratched in rack 10 and Fisher went up 8-2. Putting an exclamation point on the proceedings, the Brit then broke and ran for the final slam dunk and another big time title on her resume. Afterwards, as fans mobbed her for photos and autographs, Fisher seemed to be in awe of what she had just done, and struggled the find words to fit the moment. “I’m absolutely thrilled,” she said. “I went in confident. How can I explain it? You go out on tour. You know the odds are against you with the standard being so high now. You can get knocked out at any stage of a tournament. But I’m feeling great about my game. “I felt more prepared and I came in with confidence. Winning the World 9-ball championship in Shenyang gave me a boost. But getting knocked out in the World 10-ball in Manila this year knocked me down a bit. I just figured that I’ve won the World 9-ball, the World 10 ball, but I’ve never won the China Open, Now I have. “She made a couple of errors and I played really well so there’s not a lot she could have done. She’s a fantastic player. I have a lot more experience than her. There’s a lot of great players coming up now so I’m going to try and take it while I can. “This is my peak in pool. I played for 8 years in the States and I was always asking myself, ‘Was it going to happen? Could I win the big international events?’ I knew I could do it. But actually doing it is another thing. I’m surprised but I couldn’t ask for anything more.” Characteristic of all Chinese players, Zhou remained the model of sportsmanship in defeat. “Kelly played really well and I made a few mistakes,” Zhou said. “I’m satisfied with how I played in this tournament and I’m happy that I reached the final. I will try to learn from the experience and hopefully I can come back in the next tournament and do even better.” For winning the 2012 China Open, Fisher collected $30,000 while Zhou earned $15,000. *The World Pool and Billiard Association(WPA) is the governing body of the sport of pocket billiards. The 2012 China Open is being sponsored by Star Tables, Andy Cloth, Fury, Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong.

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 (Part 3) If you look around the room and don’t see any suckers….YOU are the sucker! You have stripes here. You are now on the 8-ball. Your opponent has 2 solids left. What do you do? “Kick at the 8-ball to make a legal hit!” “Massé around the solid!” “Kick at it with lots of speed and try to bank it across the table!” Suckers. Here’s a situation where taking an intentional foul will stack the odds in your favor, whereas doing the “right thing” and attempting a legal hit on the 8-ball is suicide. In this case, if you try to hit the 8-ball, you will likely solve your opponent’s problem by breaking the solid ball and 8-ball cluster and giving them an easy run out. Therefore, there is no payoff in making a legal hit on the 8-ball. Instead, make an illegal hit and pocket their solid ball in the jaws of the corner pocket and give them ball-in-hand. Now it is almost impossible for them to run out and also almost impossible for them to play safe. Now instead of watching your opponent run out, you get to watch him struggle. Your chances of winning are much higher with this approach than if you try to make a legal hit on the 8-ball.

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Time Shot

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

great idea from the game of one-pocket is adapted here to eight-ball. The concept involves relocating the object ball so that it can be kicked into the opposite corner pocket. Hit the 6-ball thin. Left spin on the cueball brings it off the rail and squarely into the 6. Making this shot is a one-in-ten chance, but worth a try if the rest of the table is tied up.

Artistic Pocket Newsletter Update by Tom Rossman • drcue@artisticpool.org Contributing Writer

The newsletter’s central focus as a valuable education resource tool for Artistic Pool has three goals in mind: Preserving “Artistic Pool” History… Presenting “Foundation” Facts… Promoting Sport Opportunities… The September, 2012 edition of the Artistic Pocket Newsletter includes June, July, and August updates. In June I spent almost 4 weeks on outreach ministry work in the Philippines with Mike Massey, Steve Lillis, and Scott Pruiksma, using Artistic Pool gifts to reach the hearts of thousands. In July “Ms. Cue” and I went to Shenyang, China to direct the World Class Artistic Pool Masters Cup, the first ever WPA sanctioned Artistic Pool competiton in Asia. And, in August the US Open Artistic Pool Championship took place in Tunica, MS under the umbrella direction of the APTSA player led group. The valued contributions of Steve “Triple C” Markle / Rodney “Triple P” Fontaine continue to accent the pages of this newsletter with specific reader appeal asking for more of the same. A special thanks to Paul Frankel (Professor – Q – Ball) for presenting / archiving each edition at professorqball.com. May you continue to enjoy this publication with its exciting message of our cue sport activity around the world…via special fellowship experiences of common sport interests, reunion style sharing of unique “artistic” talents, plus an open and universal willingness to help others… Rack Up A Victory In Their Game And Life! Special excerpts follow from the State Of The “Art” Message

(Special “Foundation” Facts): Over 100 champions (overall, plus disciplines) have established their top position with special skills since the emergence of the WPA World Artistic Pool Championships and recognized Continental events in 2000. Numerous players attached to these “champion” accomplishments have established personal Artistic Pool Entertainment techniques that have presented a huge visual on “how much fun” and attractive our cue sport activity can be. Many of the event champions also use the newfound platform of their “titles” to teach others the skills vital to developing their own Artistic Pool journey to excellence. The “beauty”, “promise”, & “vision” of Artistic Pool remains a constant focus of attention by a growing fan and player base considering joining the ranks of those that have laid a strong foundation of special skills, gifts, and talents before them. Special Reminder: The Dr. Cue Classic Artistic Cup VI will take place from November 29 – December 2, 2012. Over $10,000 in guaranteed payout value, plus special “artistic pool” awards for overall, discipline, and sportsmanship recipients will be presented. (Specific event / player details and challenges are available by email: drcue@artisticpool.org Anyone wanting to receive our newsletter 4 – 6 times per year via a “bcc” email may contact us at drcue@artisticpool.org or call 765.795.4968.

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Are You One of those Plateau Players? by “The Monk” Contributing Writer • www.monkbilliardacademy.net The difference between an A player and a C player is not much. The difference between the C player and A player is that the A player works harder for each shot. The C player approaches a shot with interference going through his head. The C player can make more banks and tougher shots than the A player because he is not fearful of missing the shot. A player knows he should not have a shot like that. What kind of interference goes through the head of a C player? In most cases the C player does not think he is going to win when faced against a high level player so he does not work as hard, he sort of gives up. You can hear it in his dialogue. He talks about the match as if it’s already played. He talks about a tournament as if he has no chance. The C player sets himself up for a loss before the lag is played. Interference number 1. Thinks of the outcome before the game is played. Interference number 2. Shoots shots with fear running through his mind. Interference number 3. Is preoccupied with results. Interference number 4. Is concerned about his opponent.

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no way I was ready for this match. A friend had entered me in the tournament and I was startled when they called my name. The match was going to be filmed and streamed out over the internet. I am an A player. I arrived at the table with the idea that I can win if I get a few breaks. Good rolls will help me over the top. I did not predict the outcome of the match. I was not Interference number 5. Does not have a preworried about losing. I was ready to give dictable Pre Shot Routine. Interference number 6. Worries about things one hundred per cent to every shot and I managed to win that match. that have not happened yet. Truth be told, if I matched up with Interference number 7. Is concerned about this player I would lose all my money. the environment. But an A player does not think about Interference number 8. Has no clear plan winning or losing a match. If he is over when he approaches an open table. his head he will look for good rolls Interference number 9. Is easily distracted and cannot concentrate on the shot at hand. because good rolls happen. It takes training to move from C to A. Interference number 10. Thinks about past Training must be specific and deliberate. shots and matches when shooting. A good training session will transform It is not a simple thing to let go of this you into that player you really deserve to be. If you try to move from C to A keep kind of interference. The B player when in mind that only one out of a thousand free, can shoot like an A player. The C players do it on their own. player is only free on a shot here and Here is a test. Can you run this there. He has his moments but over all pattern? Before you say it can’t be done, his level of play will not stand up to an A set it up and try it. I was able to get out player. The difference is not found in ten out of ten times. This is one of many shooting skills. It is found in how much patterns in my Road Players Training effort they put in to each shot. program. When I was called to play a professional player in Atlanta I knew there was

Power Draw Shot

by Steve Markle Contributing Writer • SteveMarklePool.com

ere is a shot that is very challenging but when done correctly well worth the time practicing. Even if you are not a fan of trick shots this is a shot that you as a player can enjoy trying. What will happen is the cue ball will pocket “A” ball, hit rail 3, draw back into rail 2, hit the foot rail, hit rail 4, than finally hit the rack and pocket “B” Ball. Start by placing an object ball at the ½ diamond mark and slightly off the rail. Place another object ball in the jaw of pocket “A”. Next freeze a rack to that ball. I place my cue ball in the area shown but this may be adjusted to wherever the player feels most comfortable. Put maximum 5:00 on the cue ball and use a hard stroke. This will allow the cue ball to draw back and the side spin will keep the cue ball moving so that it has enough speed to get all the way around the table and hit the rack. I suggest practicing this shot on a table that plays fast. Once you feel that you have mastered this shot try removing the rack and making “B” ball cleanly. Enjoy this great shot!

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ABP International Pro Rankings, Dechaine, Van Boening and Hundal Lead Points The Current Top 16 Ranked who will be seeded for the next ABP Event 1. Mike Dechaine USA 2. Shane Van Boening USA 3. Raj Hundal IND 4. Stevie Moore USA 5. Dennis Hatch USA 6. Brandon Shuff USA 7. Shawn Putnam USA 8. Corey Deuel USA 9. Darren Appleton ENG 10. Mike Davis USA 11. Dennis Orcullo PHL 12. Oscar Dominguez USA 13. Mika Immonen FIN 14. Jeremy Sossei USA 15. Rodney Morris USA 16. Johnny Archer USA

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World’s Largest Pool Tournament Takes Vegas by Storm Once Again

More than $1 Million in prize money awarded at 32nd Annual APA Team Championships

The world’s largest pool tournament, as recognized by Guinness Records, returned to Las Vegas in mid-August as thousands of amateur poolplayers competed for more than $1 Million in prize money! More than 2,100 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Doubles and Masters teams made the trek to Sin City to compete, Aug. 16-25. top, 9-Ball Open • Babe’s In the 8-Ball Open Division, Hate Joey, left, 8-Ball • Hate Joey’s Not Us of Trenton, N.J., defeated Shark Week of Warren, Ohio, 3-1 in the finals to take home $25,000 in cash and the championship title. In the finals of the Ladies 8-Ball Division, it was I’m a 7 at Drinkin’ of Matthews, N.C., defeating Take Advantage of Arlington, Va., 3-2 to win $10,000 in 1st Place prize money In 9-Ball Open National Championship action, it was Babe’s of New Derry, Pa., beating Southern Style of Lafayette, La., 50-32 in the finals. Babe’s took home $15,000 in 1st Place prize money In the Open 8-Ball Doubles Championship, it was I’m With Stupid of Belchertown, Mass., winning $6,500 in the finals with a victory over Fight Club of Woodbridge, Va. Fight Club received $4,000 as Runner-Up in the 384-team event. The finals of the Masters Championship event featured Triple Threat of Saginaw, Mich., defeating Fantastop, 8-Ball Doubles • tic Four of Battle Creek, Mich. Triple Threat took home I’m with Stupid $10,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Fantastic Four 9-Ball Doubles Two Peas received $5,000 as Runner-Up in the 256-team event. In the Open 9-Ball Doubles Championship, Two Peas in a Pod of Raleigh, N.C., defeated H-Cues Double Malt Scotch of Nashville, Tenn. Two Peas in a Pod took home a 1st Place prize of $5,000 and the championship trophy, while HCues Double Malt Scotch walked away with $3,000 in prize money. For more information on the National Team Championships, visit the official APA website at www.poolplayers.com. Masters and Ladies 8-Ball

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Orcollo Wins in a Master Class! Captures the 2012 China Open with a brilliant 11-9 win over Lu

by Ted Lerner/WPA Press Officer With a grand finale performance that spoke of true greatness, the Philippines Dennis Orcollo capped an amazing week in Shanghai, winning the 2012 China Open Sunday afternoon with a brilliant 11-9 win over never-say-day Lu Hui Chan of Chinese-Taipei in front of several hundred people at the Shanghai Pudong Yuanshen Stadium arena. Anyone who witnessed Orcollo’s efforts out on the TV table today realized soon enough that they were watching a virtuoso at work. Brilliant creative shot making, tenacious offense and defense, terrific concentration and the ability to absorb pressure were all on display from the 33 year old Filipino. The match nearly became a runaway but the fact that it wasn’t spoke more of the courage of Lu, who did himself proud by battling back when it looked like he was finished. But the beauty of Orcollo’s massive victory in China didn’t emanate from this one match. Orcollo spent the last four days grinding out some of the most hard-core wins of his career. The field that descended on Shanghai was deep and at every turn players were leaving pieces of themselves out on the tables. Orcollo actually lost his first match in the group stage 9-8 and had to win two tight matches on the losers’ side to make it to the round of 32. In the knockout stage, which began Saturday, Orcullo put in yeoman’s efforts in taking down three top Chinese players, all of whom brought their A-games to the arena. Today in the semi-final, Orcollo whipped Taiwan’s red-hot Chang Yu Lung. And when it came time for the final, the Filipino was primed and ready. And so was Lu. The match was high quality from the start as the pair split the first six racks, complete with two breaks and runs each and with both players potting extremely difficult balls. It was then that Orcollo decided to put his foot to the floor as he went on a seven rack tear, executing creative combinations, kisses, rail first kicks and pots. Up 9-3 he was clearly in the zone and putting on a master class. Chan could have easily given up hope but he stood his ground and managed to get two back to move the score to 9-5. He then cleared when Orcollo scratched off the break, and then broke and cleared to get the score to 9-7. Orcollo countered to get to the hill and then so did Lu. Lu applied serious heat when he forced Orcollo into a foul and cleared to make the score 10-9. With the pressure mounting Orcollo sucked it up and waited for his chance, which came in the 20th rack after Lu left the two-ball showing. The run out wasn’t easy but since nothing

this week had been it seemed only fitting. When Orcollo sank the final 9 ball, he looked skyward, then bent over with his face down on the cloth for a few seconds as the emotions–exhaustion, elation, disbelief–came pouring out. Clearly overjoyed, Orcollo afterward knew he had taken his game to another level this week in Orcollo Celebrates Photos Tai Chengzhe and Yu Shanghai. And he planned Yan/Top147.com on making sure to remind himself and others for a long, long time. “I feel great. This tournament is definitely more difficult to win than others that I’ve played in. It’s really hard. There are so many good players here. You have to play consistently to win. I played really good all week. I was comfortable; I had good concentration, a good plan. I made sure not to show my emotions. “This is the first time I played almost perfect from beginning to the end of a tournament. I lost my first match 9 – 8, then I win my next match 9-7, then qualified by winning 9-8. So when I qualified, I have a lot of confidence after that because I played good against good opponents. “This is the first time I win a pro event in China. This is a big day for me, a wonderful day. This is the most special win of my career. It is amazing and I will never forget this. This trophy is going to go right in middle of my living room.” For winning the 2012 China Open, Orcollo pocketed $40,000. Lu took home $20,000. Final Result Dennis Orcollo(PHL) 9 – 2 Lu Hui Chan(TPE) *The World Pool and Billiard Association (WPA) is the governing body of the sport of pocket billiards. The 2012 China Open is being sponsored by Star Tables, Andy Cloth, Fury, Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong.

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Longer is Not Always Better

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

any players admire and try to emulate the long, beautiful strokes of the pros and top players. Sometimes their bridges are a mile from the cueball. Sure looks great when those guys do it. What’s the deal? Is a long bridge a good idea?

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So until your stroke is accurate and consistent, it’s a good idea to minimize the negative effects of any wobble errors by using a shorter bridge. Everyone is a little different, but a good rule of thumb is that a proper bridge length for typical beginner to intermediate players is about 8” or so. Straight pool players use short

Let’s define bridge length as the distance from your “bridge pivot” to the back of the cueball. With your tip touching the cueball, if you swing the butt of your cue side to side, the place on your shaft that swivels in your bridge hand is the “bridge pivot”. Your bridge length is the distance from that point to the back of the ball. Measure yours. You are probably farther from the ball than it appears. When you are free to place your bridge at a comfortable distance from the cueball, what is your bridge length? Does it vary for certain types of shots, such as draw, or for different speeds? Why is bridge length an issue? If your stroke is perfectly straight, it’s not an issue. Or if your stroke is perfectly repeatable, bridge distance is not so important. The problem? Any “wobble error” in the butt end of your cue turns into error at the cueball because your stick swivels in your bridge pivot. The farther the bridge pivot is from the CB, the bigger the error. My opinion is that most amateurs employ bridges that are longer than they can control. Pros have long since developed enough consistency in their delivery that wobble or transition errors are not an issue. Even though many pros have quirky moves in their stroke, they all strike the cueball precisely where they intend, far more reliably than amateurs. 22 PQB October/November

bridges, as they work in tight quarters, shoot with a lot of finesse, and generally do not shoot hard. Top 9-Ball players tend to have the longest bridges, typically longer than 12”, and sometimes much longer. I can see three reasons for the long bridges. First, we have emulation. Consciously or unconsciously, players try to do what they see better players do. Since the better players tend to have longer bridges, others often assume that must be the “right” way. Secondly, the longer the bridge, the farther your eyes are from the cueball. This allows you to more accurately see where your stick is pointing. Finally – and I think this is a biggie – the longer bridge gives you more distance

and more time over which to get your speed right by the time you hit the cueball. If you’re trying to hit a firm speed, for example, you can probably more consistently produce the speed you want, using a longer bridge. Of course, you’re facing that trade-off of wobble error versus speed control. As you train, and your stroke becomes more accurate and consistent, you might try a longer bridge and “let your stroke out.” And while we’re at it, let’s take a look at how much of your bridge length you’re actually using. If your backswing doesn’t pull the tip back nearly to your bridge hand, you’re not using all that bridge length. If you’re not using all of it, maybe you should try shortening it up a bit and see whether your accuracy goes up. Frequently, you’ll see the pros using so much of their bridge length that the ferrule disappears into their bridge hand on the backswing. Your “correct” bridge length should vary with the shot situation, speed requirements, accuracy requirements, and your confidence level. What’s correct for you right now may change to a longer length as your stroke improves – or it might get shorter, based on reading this article and actually experimenting and finding what produces the best results in your game. Longer is not always better. For the latest Event News www.pr ofessor q ball.com

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By: Marty Kaczmarowski, APA 7 Contibuting Writer Placing the cue ball onto the table for the break is an art. I’ve studied this for years and know that precision makes the difference. Each set of racked balls and every table have a character of their own. You need to know exactly where you placed the cue ball down so that when you make a change it can be repeated. When two players are close in skill, the break can be a HUGE advantage. In a recent Las Vegas National tournament I moved the cue ball ½ inch closer to the head rail and ½ inch away from the side rail then proceeded to snap three 8-on-the breaks for the win. No guessing here. See the examples of my cue ball positions for the 8-ball break. (Head ball and second ball breaks.)

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n Friday August 24th sixteen players assembled at Trish Bida in Houston Texas for the very first USBA Tour B tournament held in the city. Players came from as far away as Des Moines, Iowa as well as San Antonio and Dallas Texas. We registered 10 “C” players and 6 “B” players to start. The preliminary rounds were held on Friday and Saturday with round robin play in two flights of eight. Doug Deitel, USBA director at large and tournament director for the event seeded three “B” players by random draw into each flight… then the remaining “C” players were also assigned by random draw. In the prelims no player went undefeated and all the matches were hard fought. The top four from each flight moved on to the 8-man round robin finals. The eight finalists who made it through were Manuel Chau (B), Lupe Cruz (B), Kiet Nguyen (B), Joel Rivera (B), Duy Tran (C), Dung Nguyen (B), Patrick Tran (C) and John Tran (C). Play in the finals began Saturday afternoon. By Saturday evening only two players remained undefeated after three rounds of play. Dung Nguyen had the best game with a fantastic 1.316 against a fellow local player Joel Rivera while Lupe Cruz of Des Moines, Iowa wowed the crowd with his best performance of 1.136. On Sunday we completed the remaining four rounds of the finals. Dung Nguyen who had been averaging over 1.0 the previous day slipped back, while Joel Rivera caught his rhythm and began his run to the top. But in the penultimate round where Lupe Cruz met Rivera the contest was decided. In a hard fought game Cruz prevailed 25-22 handing Rivera only his second loss and clinching the win. In the last round Cruz bested Dung Nguyen to go undefeated 7-0 (.799)

as the clear winner. Joel Rivera took second with a record of 5-2 (.710) while Dung Nguyen hung on for third at 4-3 (.762). The remaining order of finish was John Tran, Manuel Chau, Kiet Nguyen, Duy Tran and Patrick Tran. Jimmy Vong the owner at Trish Bida was a gracious host providing a great environment for play with his seven Gabriels Imperator tables recently recovered with Simonis cloth by top billiard mechanic Yura H. Ra. In addition Jimmy added $1500 to the prize fund. With the USBA sponsors of the Tour events adding an additional $1800 the total payouts to the finalists exceeded $5000. A cue stick from Tiger, another USBA sponsor, was raffled off and won by a lucky local player who just came to watch the action. Everyone who attended, players and spectators alike, agreed it was a great first event and all are looking forward to many more in Houston.

Pedro Piedrabuena, Invincible at the Carom Cafe by Frits Bakker

he American player Pedro Piedrabuena has grown in threecushion to the level of an international star player, who undoubtedly can make the step to the top of the world. In the Open Verhoeven tournament in New York, where he met a great field of players, the 40-year-old American champion (21 August 1971), who lives in San Diego and was born in Montevideo (Uruguay), grabbed victory in a thrilling final battle against Torbjörn Blomdahl: 40-37 in 29 innings. Pedro Piedrabuena, who received the $8,000 dollar bonus for his win, played a tournament in the Carom Cafe in which he showed himself invincible: in the first round the champion won all his seven matches, in the final group of ten, he defeated all his opponents. And at the end he claimed victory in his duel with one of the most famous players in three cushion: Torbjörn Blomdahl. On his way to this sensational victory the American faced some great competitors. Roland Forthomme for instance, the Belgian who in 2008 won the Sang Lee tournament in a final against Frédéric Caudron. Forthomme was in the other final group, where he finished second behind Blomdahl. Raymond Ceulemans, the 75-year old master, who has lost something of his glamour as a world class player, but still is a formidable opponent. Eddy Leppens, who was marvellous in his matches against Blomdahl and Hofman, but missed the top four due to some unlucky losses. Glenn Hofman, the young Dutchman, also in the other group of the final, who, although he didn’t have a strong start, later demonstrated his class with some wonderful matches. Torbjörn Blomdahl of course, the Swede who for so long is at the top of the world and actually was launched as the big favorite for the win. He finished with the best average: 1.708 and took $5,000 dollar for his second place. Roland Forthomme played a great tournament as continues page 28

President’s Desk Watching a table mechanic assemble a carom billiard table is fascinating on many levels, but what has always struck me is the time it takes. It is much more laborious than you think. Just when you conclude the job will be completed in a few more minutes, another hour or two go by as the joints are sealed and sanded, the table bed is cleaned, the cloth is stretched and stapled and the holes are cut for the rail bolts. A meticulous mechanic will take extra time to make certain that everything is correct. If you’re sitting with cue in hand waiting for the job to be completed so you can knock the balls around, I’m certain you’ll appreciate that the last few minutes can be frustrating. At the USBA, we’ve encountered the same issue with our new website. It’s taken a little longer (maybe a lot longer) than we first thought, but we’ve got it up. We started the project nearly 8 months ago. We’ve had a very meticulous web master working diligently on the project. By the time you read this column, the new site should be up and running. It will be a work in project for a few weeks, or more, but we wanted to revamp the site’s infrastructure to make certain we could move forward with a modern, workable site that could expand to meet our growing needs. In the coming weeks, we’ll be adding more features. Meanwhile, the USBA Board will be working on the location for the 2013 national tournament. More about that in the next column.

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well, averaging 1.658. The strong Colombians with Robinson Morales, Carlos Campino and Andres Naranjo. And the Americans, who Piedrabuena meets so often in the tournaments in his country: Hugo Patino and Sonny Cho. Pedro Piedrabuena overpowered them all, culminating in his top finals match against Cho in eleven innings (3.182 average). The spectators at Carom Cafe often watched breathlessly the undisputed star of the tournament when he came to the table. Piedrabuena combined his strong attack and a highly technical game with a solid defensive concept. He is not one of the fastest players in the circuit, but can be devastatingly strong in the decisive moments of a match. And so he towered far above his opponents, showing his great talent. He showed his power in each match, in which he often flaunted with a kickstart. He hugely impressed his opponents, of which Torbjörn Blomdahl was the most dangerous. The Swede suffered two defeats in his group against Carloman Ortiz (35-28) and Eddy Leppens (35-18), but entered the final by a last win against Roland Forthomme (35-33 in 18). The Belgian grabbed third place beating Hugo Patino in a direct match 35-19 in eighteen innings and two final runs of 9 and 5. Eddy Leppens defeated Robinson Morales for fifth place 35-31 in 24. Glenn Hofman took seventh place with a 35-12 victory against Javier Terán in 26 innings. 2012 USBA Tour Sponsors: David Levine, Jim Shovak, Bob Jewett, Creative Billiard Shirts,Marty Isserlis, Paul Frankel, Tommy Thomsen USBA Sponsors: Simonis, Gabriels, Tiger Cues, Aramith, Consumer Credit Services,Prize Fund: $34,750* with the top 20 finishers receiving prizes:

1st $8000 2nd $5000 3rd $4000 4th $3500 5th $2700 6th $2200 7th $1700 8th $1200 9th $1000 10th $800

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Upcoming USBA Tournaments September 28-30: Carom Cafe “B+” Tournament Flushing, NY Michael Kang- 718 358-8585 September 28-30: FALL CLASSIC - Minneapolis Billiard Club Minneapolis, MN, Fred Lamers -763 300-6370 October 12-14: Carom Cafe “C” Tournament, Flushing, NY Michael Kang- 718 358-8585 October 12-14: USBA TOUR “B+” - Napoles Billiards East Boston, MA, Mazin Shooni- 248 910-4466 October 13-14: ENDORSED “B” - Edgie’s Billiards Milpitas, CA Raye Raskin (415-497-8732) October 19-21: USBA TOUR “Open” - Paris Bida Billiards Houston, TX, Doug Deitel 713 319-5335 28 PQB October/November

November 2-4: USBA TOUR “B+” - World Class Billiards Peabody, MA, Joe DeAmato/John Magulas - 978 535-7000 November 4: USBA 3-Cushion Shot Contest – The Rack Memphis, TN, Paul Frankel 901 210-7251 November 9-11: ENDORSED - Hood River Elks - Hood River, OR, Tommy Thomsen 509-240-2027 November 16-18: USBA TOUR “Open” w/Torjorn Blomdahl – Carom Cafe – Flushing, NY, Michael Kang 562 867-7733 December 7-9: National Qualifier – Medford Elks – Medford, OR Tommy Thomsen 509-240-2027 December 14-16: USBA TOUR “Open” – Hard Times Billiards Bellflower, CA, Eddie - 562 867-7733

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Rip’s Tips

Two Shots… not quite the same

If you want to test your hand speed and spin retention, this shot will challenge you quite well. Especially on a hard cushion table. With a 4-inch stun stroke, using high left English on the cue ball, hit the yellow ball almost full, right of center to wind the cue ball up for the journey. Take one point if made on soft cushions, and two points if made on hard cushions because you’ll deserve the bonus. “George Rippe is a former billiard room proprietor and artistic billiard enthusiast,” He can be reached at 978 975-9958

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2012 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool

Finland Takes the Glory in Manila! Finland 10-8 Poland

FINLAND is the 2012 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool champions as they put paid to the dreams of Poland, winning 10-8 in a tight final in front of a packed crowd in Manila. It was blend of youth and experience as 39 year-old Mika Immonen, who has operated at the highest level for the past 15 years, paired up with 24 year-old Petri Makkonen to deliver the goods time and again. Their efforts won them the trophy, gold medals, a cheque for $60,000 and more importantly the title of World Cup of Pool Champions. However, the Polish pair of Karol Skowerski and Wojciech Szewcyk were magnificent throughout the competition but came up just short in the closing stages of the championship match. “We were down 4-0 to the Koreans and got over that hurdle. Then we beat the champions Germany. Then we beat the

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Philippines and that was an immense hurdle and a lot of pressure. And another champion pair in the USA. Coming from that route, I feel that we really deserve this,” said Mika Immonen “It feels absolutely great. It hasn’t sunk in yet, it will later. I can’t describe it. Every match before, Mika shot the last 9 ball. But this game I shot the last 9 and that was great. That was the greatest moment of my career,” said an awestruck Makkonen. The 2012 PARTYPOKER.NET World Cup of Pool is sponsored by PartyPoker.net, the world’s leading online poker school. Cloth is supplied by Simonis, Super Aramith balls by Saluc, tables by Diamond Billiards and the Official Cue is Predator.

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

CHICAGO Chicago Billiard Café

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

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PADUCAH Side Pocket

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

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

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

978 535-7000 Rte 1 South W. 12-Diamond Tables, 4-3Cushion Billiard Tables, Darts,Videos, Snack Bar Beer & Wine,16 TV’s

CRESTWOOD Pockets Billiards

LOUISANA NEW IBERIA Emeralds Billiards

EAST MOLINE Leisure Time Billiards & Sports Bar

MARYLAND CATONSVILLE • Vip Billiards

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

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

INDIANA INDIANAPOLIS Brickyard Billiards 317-248-0555 6445 W. Washington ST 1-3-Cushion Gabriels 12-Bar Tables 4-9’ Gold Crowns 3-9’ Diamonds

Executive Billiards

317 251-0132 5130 N. Keystone 10-9’Gold Crowns,1-5x10 Pool table,1-5x10 Snooker 1-8’ pool

IOWA CLINTION Legend’s Sports Bar 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 502 969-2222 5004 Preston Hwy Tables, Custom Cues,

MASS EAST BOSTON Napoles 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

ELKRIDGE • Triple Nine’s Bar & Billiards

PEABODY • World Class Billiards & Pub

WAREHAM The Fan Club

508 295-6773 2859 Cranberry Hwy 10-Gold Crown 2-Dart boards, 8-TV’s Full bar & D.J. Fri/Sat

MICHIGAN ADRIAN Diamond Jims Pool Hall

117 West Maumee St 517 759-4464 8-7’ Valleys, 3-9’ Diamonds 1-TV

7540 Washington Blvd.#C1 410 799-1818 MONROE 2-3-Cushion Gabriels 14-9’ Brunswicks, 4- 7’ Pool Cone’s & Cue 308 North Telegraph Tables, Full Bar & Food 734 241-5533 GLEN BURNIE 9 -7’ - 2-9’, 1-Snooker 10’, • Big Daddy’s 2-Gold Crown 3-cushion 1-Dart and Pro Shop & Billiards snack bar, BYOB 410 760-1332 7954 B & A Blvd. Ste. 2-G WYOMING 8-9’ Diamonds, 3-7’ Dia• The Carom Club monds,7- 8’ Gold Crowns 616- 805-0316 1-6x12ft Snooker 4215 Division Ave SW. LAUREL 4 Heated Olhausen 5x10 Bankshot Bar & Grill Carom Tables,(2) 7’ft Valley Bar Boxes and (2) 9’ft 3249 Fort Mead RD Brunswick 301 483 - 8644 16 – Diamonds Bar Tables MINNESOTA 3 – 9’ Diamonds, 4 – Dart boards, Full Bar and COONRAPIDS Restaurant, 16 TV’s C.R. Billiards

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

Sports Bar

763 780-1585 20 – 7’ Diamonds,1 – 9’ Diamonds,14 TV’s, Pizza,Full Rest.

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

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MINNEAPOLIS ROSEVILLE Al’s Billiards

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

MISSISSIPPI 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

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 Snooker, Darts

ST CHARLES Side Pocket

636-724-9300 1439 Bass Pro Drive 18-Valley Black Cats,4Gold Crowns, Full Restaruant

NEVADA LAS VEGAS • Best Billiards

702 990-0502 3740 E. Flamingo Rd 5- Hermelin 3-Cushion 6- 9’ Pool Tables,1-5x10 Pool Table,Beer,Wine & Food

• Cue Club

702 735-2884 953 E. Sahara Ste. A15 2- 3-Cushion Soren Sogaard 34 -Pool Tables, 1Snooker 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

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

POPLAR BLUFF Westwood Billiards

NASHUA Boston Billiards Club

55 Northeastern Blvd. 603 943-5630 35- Gold Crown 2 – Dart Boards Full Bar & Restaurant

WAYNE Shooters Family Billiards

2230 Hamburg Tpke 973 248-0800 10- 9 foot Brunswick 1-Bar table, Video games, 4-Screen TV’s, Internet Juke box, Pro shop on premises

NEW JERSEY BELLEVILLE • Guys & Dolls

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

CLIFTON Breaker Billiards

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

EDISON Sandcastle Billiards

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

WAYNE Shooters Family Billiards

2230 Hamburg Tpke 973 248-0800 10- 9 foot Brunswick 1-Bar table, Video games, 4-Screen TV’s, Internet Juke box, Pro shop on premises

NEW YORK BAY SHORE • Doc’s Billiard Emporium

253 W. Main St 631 665-9783 21- Tables, 1-Glow in the Dark Table, 1-3-Cushion

Gabriel,Snacks, Beer Specials, Leagues Tournaments, Ladies Night

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

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

NEWBURGH Gallery Billiards & Bar

154 N Plank RD 845 565-1994 6- Gold Crown,1-Diamond Pro,2-Diamond 7’, 3 TV’s Full Service Bar

STATEN ISLAND Port Richmond Billiards

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

SYRACUSE Premium Billiards

315 488-4888 10 x 9’ Brunswick Super Crowns,2-Gabriels Imperators,8 Diamond Pro Am 7’ers,Brand New Bumper Pool Table,Ping Pong, Beer & Wine,Full Service Kitchen,4 Hard Tip & 2 Soft Tip Dart Boards

WILLIAMVILLE • Bison 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

WOODSIDE • MGM Billiards

5012 72 Street 718-424-3009 6-3-Cushion Tables 2 – Pool Tables Food, Beer and Wine

YORKVILLE • Hippo's

OKLAHOMA MIDWEST CITY Jamaica Joes

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

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,Pro Shop & Cue & table repair

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

OREGON MEDFORD • The Medford Elks Club

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

PENNSYLVANIA NORRISTOWN Markly Billiards

N. CAROLINA MORRESVILLE 150 N Out Billiards

NEW BERN Mickey’s Milligans Billiards 252 637-3711 3411 Trent Rd 6-9’ tables 5-Dart Boards Full Bar & Snack food

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

OHIO FAIRFIELD • Michaels Billiards

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

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

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- New Cheviotte 3cushion 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 1-3-Cushion heated Chevilotte,6 – 9’ Gold Crowns, 8 – 9’ Diamond pros,1- 7’ Bar table Diamond, Full Bar

PUERTO RICO CAROLINA Billiard Palace

787-791-0039

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Condo new San Juan (VeroniqueSalon Spa) 9-Pool Tables Big Screen & T.V’s, Full bar & food

RHODE ISLAND NORTH PROVIDENCE Rhode Island Billiard Bar & Bistro

401-232-1331 2020-2026 Smith St 14-9’ tables,1-Snooker 5x10 table 1 bar table, 20 T.V’s 2 Full bar & food, Retail

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

NORTH KINGSTOWN • David Van Lokeren

401-294-2988610 Ten Rod Road 1-Heated Verhoeven and is opened by appointment only

TENNESSEE CLARKSVILLE HighBaller’s Billiard Club & Sports

931 614-6314 2092 Ashland City Rd 8-Diamond Bar Boxes 1-9’ft Diamond, Beer & Food

COOKVILLE The Cue

931 854 9555 2020 N. Willow 8 - 7’Diamonds 2 - 9’Diamonds Full Bar & Restaurant

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

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

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 DALLAS Hawleys Billiards 972 239-4846 5623 Alpha Rd 5-9ft & 7-8ft,1-5x10 Snooker,Darts & Foosball,Full Bar & Food

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

HOUSTON • Houston Café &

Billiards

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

• Trish Bida

11130 BEECHNUT 281 871-8901 7-New Gabriels 3-Cushion 4-Pool tables, 2-Carom 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

• Bida Tudo

12132 Sabo Rd Phone # 713-446-8307 2-3-Cushion Gabriel Imperator

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

• 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

• US Billiard

12033 Veterans Blvd 281 701-3241 3- Gabriels 3-Cushion 2-NEW Kronos 3-Cushion 2 Small tables 4x9 carom & 1 pool table, Beer

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 MIDLOTHIAN Diamond Billiards

804 794-8787 Midlothian Turnpike 14 – 9’Pool tables 4 – 42” Flat Screens Full Bar & Restaurant

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

414 344-5666 2715 W.Wisconsin Ave 10- 9’ Gold Crowns, 4 Bar tables, 1-Snooker 5x10, 13-cushion Billiard,Full Bar, Pizza, Pro Shop

OSHKOSH Varsity Club

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

• Q-Masters

25,000 Sq feet 5612 Princess Anne Rd. 757 499-8900 1-3-Cushion Gabriel’s 14- 9’Diamond pro 24-9’ Gold Crown 9- 7’ Diamond’ 24-7’ Valley’s Full Restaurant & Bar

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DPM Universal Pocket and Carom Billiard Systems Article 63

by Darrell Paul Martineau â&#x20AC;˘ www.3cushion.us/ WBIA Head Master Instructor Billiard Buddies, The use of Hits to create diamond angles is shown in the DPM Universal System. It shows you how to create any angle needed to make the shot. My DPM system formulas are used around the world and I can instruct you to full knowledge with my private classes. I have instructed billiard enthusiasts in over 40 different countries and most of the U.S. states. My students tell me that their learning curve was shortened by years. Graph 63 shows two ways you can play this Open Inside four rail shot. The Cue Ball / OB1 angle is 13 and you wish to go to 5. The difference is 8. You would have to shoot quite hard to make the shot with an 8 hit. The best way is to cut the hit in half and cue in the Low Low position shown in the graph. { This is not a draw}. The key is to not let your cue rise through the stroke similar to a stun shot. The cue ball will take a straight track to the side rail creating the perfect angle. This hit will also let the cue ball miss the kiss and can create very good position. Remember when the cue ball and OB1 are straight up and down the table the angle is always 12 not matter where that occurs . As the shot [opens] the angle increases. As it [ closes ] the angle is less than 12. In the next issue of Professor Cue Ball News. I will give you the ADVANCED concepts of the Below the Ball system segment shown in articles and graphs 25 through 31. Starting next year I will show you HOW to MISS KISSES. All you will need to know are the Cue Ball / Object Ball angles, so start studing. More on this System segment in the next issue of Professor Cue Ball News You may purchase caroms Articles and Graphs 25 through 62 on line to be e-mailed to you for $25.00 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 916-684-4535 or e-mail dpmuniverse @ Comcast . net Web page http://www.3cushion.us/ 40 PQB October/November

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ACCU-STATS Hits Home Run with “Make it Happen Series” by Geoff Conway Contributing Writer

ccu-Stats Video Productions certainly hit a home run with their latest concept for a six man Round Robin 8 Ball tournament, in which a hundred of their loyal customers purchase a package, and also get to vote on players selection. The players chosen looked like a who’s who of pool, and they got free airfare, hotel and entry fee, and each player would play five matches worth $1,000 for each match won. The players picked were: Efren Reyes, Johnny Archer, Darren Appleton, Alex Pagulayan, Shane van Boening & Corey Deuel. The event was played in the Accu-Stats Simonis Arena at Sandcastle Billiards in Edison, NJ. The event was made available on PPV and was a huge success with both the spectators and players alike.

Participants top and Winner Alex Pagulayan Over the course of four days the players played five separate matches, and after the four days play we had Darren Appleton tied with Alex Pagulayan at four wins apiece. This caused the organizer to chip in an extra $1,000 to see who would win the extra match. Alex rose to the occasion, and after being down 5-4 soon turned the match around and got the win at 8-5. First place: Second place: Third place: Fourth: Fifth: Sixth:

Alex Pagulayan Darren Appleton Corey Deuel Johnny Archer Shane Van Boening Efren Reyes

$5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $2,000 No wins

The format of this event was so successful that Accu-Stats plan to run a series of this type of event. They propose for the next six man Round Robin to use the discipline One-Pocket, and will go to their One-Pocket clientele for the financing. Wow, what a unique concept that Pat Fleming came up with. A winner straight out of the gate. 42 PQB October/November

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Professor’s National Tournament Directory OCTOBER 13-14

Predator Tour Carom Café - 718.358.5467 Flushing, NY 11354 Double Points ABCD,$1000 Added OCTOBER 13-14 Hawley’s Billiards/ Dallas, Texas/$1,000 Added Open $35, Amateur $25, Ladies $25 (Sunday) OCTOBER 13-14

Bison Billiards $1,000.00 Added Guaranteed North East 9 Ball Tournament www.bisonbilliards.com 716-632-0281 OCTOBER 19 – 20

Action Pool Tour US Open Warm Up Diamond Billiards, 804-7948787, Midlothian, Va OCTOBER 21–22

U.S. OPEN Holiday In,Virginia Beach, VA, Norfolk Convention Ctr OCTOBER 27–28 Joss North East Tour Premium Billiards Syracuse, NY 315-488-4888 $2,000 added, $1500 Open Event, $500 Second Chance OCTOBER 23-25

Independent Event Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville, Ct, 2012 888-226-7711 (International Challenge of Champions), (Women's Tournament of Champions) (World Cup of Trick Shots) OCTOBER . 28

Gotham City Billiards 93 Avenue U. Brooklyn, NY (718) 714-1002 B-C-D 9-Ball $1,250

NOVEMBER 2-4

High Society Billiards 10-ball Open & Amateur 8Ball Tourn, 1st Annual “Doggin’ it for Charity”,Fundraising event for: ARK-Animal Rescue Kompany,Call Adam Merrill (239) 244-4441 OCTOBER 16–20

Dragon Promotions Pro Event Emerald Billiards 337-319-0530 New Iberia, LA $15,000 added OCTOBER 26–28 Brickyard Billiards 6445 West Washington St Indianapolis, In 317 248-0555 9-Ball Limited to 64 Players NOVEMBER 3-4

Joss North East Tour Al Conte Memorial Hippos House of Billiards Yorkville, NY 315-768-0218 $2,000 added, $1500 Open Event, $500 Second Chance NOVEMBER 9 – 11 Jamaica Joes 405 736-0590 5920 South East 15st Mid West City, OK 405 736-0590 9 Ball $2500 added Played on 7ft Diamonds NOVEMBER 9-11

2012 BCAPL / USAPL Florida State Championships $2,000 Added Singles and Scotch Doubles Events Backstage Billiards 5656 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819 CueSports International

Online Registration: www.ctsondemand.com (702) 719-7665 NOVEMBER 9-11

2012 BCAPL / USAPL Colorado State Championships, $2,000 Added Singles and Scotch Doubles Events, Antique Billiard Museum, 3628 Citadel Drive North, (702) 719-7665 NOVEMBER 10-11

JPNEWT Triple Nine Billiards Elkridge, MD, 410-799-7665 $500 added NOVEMBER 17-18

Joss North East Tour 24th Ocean State 9-Ball Championship, Snookers Billiards,Providence, RI 401-351-7665,$5,000 added NOVEMBER 17-18 Tiger Tour Texas Legends Billiards League City, Tx,281-3327716, $1250 added, $1000 added main event and $250 added second chance NOVEMBER . 17

Port Richmond Billiard Club (718) 727-0800 350 Port Richmond Ave Staten Island, NY B-C-D 9-Ball $750 NOVEMBER 23-25

Lone Star Tour Championships/Bogies Billiards , Houston, Texas $2,500 Added, Open $35. Amateur $25 (Sat & Sun), Ladies $25, Juniors $15 (Sun), One Pocket $75 Entry, $500 Added (Starts Fri Night, Ends Sun

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Carom Café Billiards 3402 Linden Place Flushing, NY (718) 358-8585 Special Double Point , Event A-B/C-D 9-Ball $1,500 NOV 29–DEC 2 2012 DR. Cue Classic Artistic Cup VI Indianapolis Marriott East Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman 765.760.7665 / drcue@artisticpool.org DECEMBER 1-2

Mr. Cue Billiards Lindenhurst, NY 631.226.9486 ABCD Saturday at Noon Open/Pro Sunday at Noon $1000 Added DEC 1

Gotham City Billiards 93 Avenue U Brooklyn, NY (718) 714-1002, A-B/C-D 9Ball $1,500 DECEMBER 1-2 Predator Tour Mr. Cue Lindenhurst, NY 631-226-9486 $1,000 added, $1000 added ABCD on Saturday, Open/Pro on Sunday DECEMBER 8-9

Action Pool Tour VIP Billiards Catonsville, Md 410-747-2551 DEC 22

Port Richmond Billiard Club Port Richmond Ave Staten Island, NY (718) 727-0800 A-B/C-D 9-Ball $750 $350 October/November PQB 45

TQ-Ball Training Wheels for Young Players

hen our grandchildren were very young, they would sit on our pool table and roll the pool balls. They loved the sound as the balls hit together, and would clap their hands and laugh with excitement when a ball went into a pocket. As they grew older, they stood on the side of the table, seeing who could roll the balls into the pockets. After watching their Papa (my husband, Sam) play pool one day, they decided that they wanted to be just like him. They got a pool cue from the rack and almost made it to the pool table before they were stopped. Papa told them “You’re not ready to play with the pool cue. You could tear the cloth.” They sadly put the pool cue back in the rack and left the table. When small children learn to ride a bicycle, training wheels help them maintain their balance. When they can both ride and balance on their own, the training wheels are removed and the child rides the bicycle unassisted, feeling very proud and “grown up.” This feeling of achievement is so important to a child, and serves to help develop self confidence to conquer and overcome life challenges that will follow. The TQ Ball attached to a pool cue serves the same purpose as training wheels on a bicycle, or a T Ball stand in Little League baseball. TQ

Ball serves as a temporary learning tool. With it, young children and physically handicapped players can play “real” pool safely, without the fear of torn cloth. The Patent Pending TQ Ball has the unique feature of being a removable cue ball. When the player’s skill level develops, simply remove the TQ Ball, and replace it with the removable cue tip! Now the player is ready to continue playing, without the need to purchase another pool cue. TQ Ball is great for people of all ages and circumstance; from small children and physically handicapped individuals, to adults who are just learning. But, that’s not all. I am the wife of a pool player, and I have never really been able to play well. (Maybe I have been a bit intimidated by my husband’s skill?) I love playing pool when I use the TQ Ball! Whether I play with my husband Sam or our grandchildren, with TQ Ball, the playing field has been leveled. Because the TQ ball makes it much easier to see the contact point on the object ball and the aim point on the opposing rail for a bank shot. The most important thing of all, I’m not an outsider just watching anymore. I’m playing pool, even winning sometimes, and enjoying the game too, just as my grandchildren are! We are able to use family time around the pool table to teach our grandchildren about colors, numbers, math, life, pool skills, and good sportsmanship, whether they win or lose. When our children and grandchildren come to visit, we gather at the pool table, choose teams and have contests. Sometimes, it’s parent and child vs. parent and child; other times it’s the kids against the adults or kids against kids. Just like our family, TQ Ball provides an opportunity for families and friends to play pool together, whether at home, or in billiard halls. We find that owners of billiard establishments welcome children who play on their pool tables with the TQ Ball, because there is absolutely no risk of the cloth being torn, and they agree that it’s also good for business when families and friends play pool together! With our current economic climate, families are looking for activities that are inexpensive, and that bring their families together. TQ Ball does that and more! Unlike electronic games or going to a movie.

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