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PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters ☜ Orcollo takes Crown

Contributing Writers Sandy Schuman Samm Diep Tom Simpson • The Monk • Bob Jewett • Darrel Martineau • Tom Ross Robert Byrne • George Rippe • Eric Yow • Conrad Burkman • Tom Rossman Marty Kaczmarowski

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US Open 10 Ball ☜ Corteza Wins 10 Ball Title

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34th BCAPL Results

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Hard Times Billiards Bellflower, Ca Corteza Captures Hard Times Mezz Cues 10-Ball Open Lee Van Corteza came back from the one loss side to avenge his only loss to Rodney Morris in the finals and won the star studded Hard Times Mezz Cues 10-Ball Open.

With the World Pool Masters and US Open 10-Ball Championships kicking off in Vegas last week, it was no surprise that the $5000 added event at Hard Times drew more than it’s share of monster players. The field was packed with top talent including Efren Reyes, Hunter Lombardo, Ismael Paez, Corteza, Louie Ulrich, Marcus Chamat, Max Eberle, Mika Immonen, Oscar Dominguez, Roberto Gomez, Morris, Ronnie Wiseman, Stevie Moore, Thorsten Hohmann and Warren Kiamco.

As the field narrowed on Sunday, the final four on the winners side saw Eberle defeat Oscar Dominguez 9-7 and Morris squeak by Corteza 9-8. In the match for the hot-seat, Morris sent Eberle to the left side of the board by the score of 9-5.

After the loss to Morris, Corteza earned wins over Kiamco and Dominguez before eliminating Eberle 9-7 for another shot at Morris in the single elimination final set.

Both players looked tired as the final match got underway, but it was Corteza who took control and cruised to an 11-7 win for the $4000 first prize. Morris had to settle for $2500 in second place prize money.

The event was streamed all weekend long by the good folks at The Action Report and Mezz Cues donated a break cue to the top amateur player in the field. That cue went to Eddie Mataya who finished in 13th place.

Playername Prize Money 1st Lee Vann Corteza $4,000.00 2nd Rodney Morris $2,500.00 3rd Max Eberle $1,500.00 4th Oscar Dominguez $1,100.00 5th Warren Kiamco $800.00 5th Roberto Gomez $800.00 7th Thorsten Hohmann $600.00 7th Rafael Martinez $600.00 9th Bernardo Chavez $400.00 9th Corey Harper $400.00 9th Marc Vidal $400.00 9th Sal Butera $400.00 13th Stevie Moore $250.00 13th Manual Chau $250.00 13th Hunter Lombardo $250.00 13th Eddie Mataya $250.00 June/July PQB 5

Orcollo is World Pool Masters Champion He Beats “Unknown” Kuribayashi for Title at 2010 PartyPoker.net Sponsored Event.

by Luke Riches Matchroom Sport, www.matchroompool.com/page/WorldPoolMasters/Home

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ver750 players from around the world attempted to win the 2010 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters but in the end after five days of play at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, it was Dennis Orcollo of the Philippines who claimed the title and with it the $20,000 first prize.

He beat the relatively unknown 25 year-old Japanese player Toru Kuribayashi 8-3 in front of an enthusiastic Las Vegas crowd to cement his position of one of the world’s top players.

For Kuribayashi it was a week of superb performances and his name will now be known throughout the pool world.

“I’m very happy and you can see the tears in my eyes. If I could fly in the sky then I would fly. This tournament is really hard to win but I made it and I’m really proud to have won this.

It’s my biggest win,” said a jubilant Orcollo.

“It was very difficult to play in the final as you try to not think that if you win this game then you are the champion.

In the semifinal I wasn’t feeling like that but in the final I had to tell myself to just try and Toru Kuribayashi (JAP) control my emotion.

“If you can’t stay in control of your emotions then you can’t do anything and your mind goes blank. So I just controlled myself and continued my game right until the end,” he added.

Orcollo came through the double elimination stage of the competition with an opening win over Shaun Wilkie, then a 98 defeat to Marcus Chamat and then victory against Jasmine Ouschan to reach the last 32.

There he avenged his defeat to Chamat with a 9-7 win before beating Raj Hundal 8-1 in the last 16. John Morra (Canada) was his quarter final victim before beating compatriot Roberto 6 PQB June/July

Gomez in the semi-final.

Kuribayashi got off to the worst start to the event, losing to Charlie Williams in his opening match, but made his way through to the last 32 stages with World Pool Masters Champion for 2010, Dennis Orcollo wins over Ahmad Taufiq and Tony Drago. There he beat Taiwan’s Kuo Po Cheng before whitewashing Daryl Peach in the last 16.

The quarter-final saw him take revenge over Charlie Williams before disposing of Oliver Ortmann in the last four.

Both players greeted the crowd as they were introduced to the arena and Orcollo looked set to take the first but left a green 6 ball wobbling which cost him the rack and Kuribayashi broke and ran the second to go into a 2-0 lead.

Orcollo had ball in hand in the third and converted it well to get on the scoreboard before he made an error in the next as he scratched, playing a safety and Kuribayashi made him pay to lead 3-1.

Kuribayashi looked in good shape in the next but lack of pace on the cue ball meant his run broke down. They exchanged safeties on the pink 4 before an attempted bank from Kuribayashi failed and Orcollo ran the rack to get to 2-3.

There was ball in hand opportunity in the next for Orcollo as Kuribayashi scratched making a jump shot and the Filipino converted his chance to level things at 3-3.

Kuribayashi left the 3 ball hanging over the pocket after an attempted safety and Orcollo dished up to take the lead for the first time and increased his lead to 5-3 in the next with a break and run.

Orcollo began to find his groove in the ninth game as he ran out his second consecutive rack to put some space between

himself and Kuribayashi as the score went to 6-3. More great play from Orcollo put him on the hill at 7-3.

In fitting style, Orcollo ran out what was the final rack to win 8-3 and claim the title of 2010 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters champion.

“I was worried when I missed the 6 ball (in the first rack) and it was unexpected but sometimes that can happen.

“After that I knew he (Kuribayashi) would be feeling confident because I had made a mistake but I was still hoping to get another chance and get back some momentum.

“The tournament is short races and if you lose one rack you could then be out. It’s a big difference to money games as if you lose a rack there then you have a chance of making a game again,” said Orcollo afterwards.

“In a money game it might not matter if you play badly at the beginning you can still recover but in a tournament if you start badly you may lose.

“This is great news for the Philippines and many people have followed this competition in my country and they will be celebrating. I would love to bring this competition to my country.”

The Final Dennis Orcollo (PHI) 8-3 Toru Kuribayashi (JAP) Winner received $20,000, runner-up $10,000

Semi-Final Results Dennis Orcollo (PHI) 8-6 Roberto Gomez (PHI) Oliver Ortmann (GER) 3-8 Toru Kuribayashi (JAP) Losers Received $5,000 Earlier, Orcollo had beaten compatriot Roberto ‘Superman’ Gomez 8-6 to secure his berth in the final. It was a high quality encounter and after 12 racks they were tied up at six apiece.

It was anyone’s but went in Orcollo’s favour as he edged the final two racks to make his second Matchroom Sport pool final, following his World Pool League victory in Poland in 2006.

In the other semi-final, Kuribayashi put on a display of shotmaking and power breaking to beat Germany’s Oliver Ortmann. Playing fluently throughout, the young Japanese came with all the shots when required to seal an 8-3 win.

It was a great performance from Ortmann though in reaching the semi-finals and he is still a force to be reckoned with on a major stage.

After 17 years as a 16-player invitational competition, the Masters, one of the longest established tournaments in pool, is now a 64 player event and takes place over five days instead of three.

Working in conjunction with Cuesports International, the Masters takes place during the annual BCA National 8-Ball Championships, which sees thousands of players and fans flock to the Riviera for a lengthy festival of pool.

Television is produced by Matchroom Sport and will be seen as 15 x one hour programmes in 14 countries around the world with more to be added to the list.

Oliver Ortmann (GER)

The prize fund is set at a guaranteed $100,000 with $20,000 going to the eventual champion.

Roberto ‘Superman’ Gomez (PHI)

Notes: Matchroom Sport are one of the world’s leading producers of televised sport and are responsible for over 1,100 hours of original programming across a range of nine sports.

Based in the UK and chaired by charismatic founder Barry Hearn, the World Pool Masters is one of a stable of pool events that include the World Cup of Pool and the Mosconi Cup. The 2010 World Pool Masters is sponsored by PartyPoker.net.

Tables are supplied by Brunswick Billiards, cloth by Iwan Simonis, Super Aramith balls by Saluc and the Official Cue is Predator.

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Cue Sports International

Corteza Slays Lo for US Open 10-Ball Title By the narrowest of margins, Lee Van Corteza is the US Open 10-Ball Champion.

This win was Corteza’s second win in just three weeks, as he also won the Mezz Hard Times Open (story page 5)

by AzB Staff

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orteza entered play on the final day as one of just two undefeated players, but was sent to the one loss side by Taiwain’s Li Wen Lo 9-6 in the match for the hot-seat.

On the one loss side, Corteza met up with America’s Shane Van Boening. Van Boening had gotten his break working at typical Van Boening proficiency, and most fans in attendance expected him to go ahead and win the event. That prediction looked to be a good one, as Van Boening led 4-1 early in the match. Corteza would fight back to tie the match at 5-5, only to drop the next three games and face an 8-5 deficit. Corteza calmly won the next four racks for the 9-8 win and another shot at Lo in the final race to thirteen.

The final match between Corteza and Lo started out as a close one with the players tied at 1-1, 2-2 and 3-3. Early in the match, a strange thing happened, as Lo’s usual pace at the table slowed down to a snail’s pace. Lo was studying shots for multiple minutes before making up his mind and it seemed to affect his game as Corteza pulled out to a 7-3 lead. It was at this time that tournament director Ken Shuman warned both players about their pace at the table and the warning seemed to get Lo’s attention. He quickly raced back to tie the match at 7-7.

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more than a two rack lead and the players found themselves tied once again at 12-12, with just one rack to be played for the tournament. Both players saw trips to the table in that final rack, but in the end it was Corteza who calmed his nerves and ran the last few balls for the tournament win.

The win was Corteza’s second win in just three weeks, as he also won the Mezz Hard Times Open event that was ran at Hard Times Billiards in California as a warm-up to this event.

Corteza pocketed $20,000 for the win, while Lo settled for $12,500 in second place prize money.

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5-6 7-8 9-12 13-16 17-24 25-32

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34th BCAPL Melling Shows Bar Table Prowess at National 8-Ball Championships

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ever in the history of the BCA Pool League (BCAPL) has one individual won both the 9-Ball Challenge and a singles division. The odds are highly against that feat from taking place. However, Chris Melling from England managed to defy the odds and won both the BCAPL 9-Ball Challenge and the BCAPL Men’s Grand Master Division.

Melling, two time (WEPF) World 8-Ball Pool Federation Champion, after a third round loss to Arizonan player Gus Briseno, won his next 13 matches to double dip Brian Gregg in the finals (7-4, 7-3). Melling survived the largest 9-Ball Challenge field (248 players) since the BCAPL added the event to the annual National Championship event.

Melling survived the largest 9-Ball Challenge field (248 players) since the BCAPL added the event to the annual National Championship event.

Melling survived the largest 9-Ball Challenge field (248 players) since the BCAPL added the event to the annual National Championship event.

Hot on the heels of winning the 9-Ball Challenge Melling

faced the BCAPL Grand Master Singles division.

Though a smaller field with 46 players, the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championship Grand Master division is considered one of the most challenging bar table Chris Melling events which one could play. Melling ran through Tony Robles, Vince Chambers, Sylver Ochoa, Stan Tourangeau in addition to knocking Shane Van Boening to the one loss side and then beating him again in the finals to claim first place. For his efforts, Melling took home a combined $6,800.

To view the real time brackets of all divisions of the 34th BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships visit www.ctsondemand.com.

Some results from the 34th BCAPL Championshiops Nearly 2,900 competitors brought their game to the Riviera Hotel & Casino for this event. Listed below are some results…

Women’s Open Division field of 402 top female amateurs 1st: Gail Glazebrook - $4,900 2nd: Tara Williams -$3,600 3rd: Dana Aft - $2,700 Men’s Open 1291 players competed in the Men’s Open Division 1st: Nuno Santos - $10,000 2nd: Brian Sanders - $7,000 Women’s Masters 62 of the toughest amateur ladies 1st: Gari Jo Bloomberg - $4,200 2nd: Ming Ng - $2,900 3rd: Susan Williams - $1,900 Men’s Masters With 128 players, the Men’s Masters division was stacked with some of the toughest players.

1st: Manuel Gama - $5,300 2nd: Bruno Sousa - 3,900 3rd: James Davis Jr. - $2,900

Women’s Grand Masters WPBA Champions alongside international killers combined to make the Women’s Grand Masters Division.

1st: Vivian Villarreal - $2,600 2nd: Kelly Fisher - $1,800 3rd: Allison Fisher - $1,200 Women’s Seniors 105 players 1st: Debbie Snook - $2,400 2nd: Kim Anderson - $1,700 3rd: Darla Decker - $1,200 Men’s Seniors 290 player field.

1st: Tom McGonagle - $4,800 2nd: Shane Harvey - $3,200 3rd: Tony Oliva - $2,300 Men’s Super Seniors 165 players 1st: Bob Oliver -$3,400 2nd: Don Harp -$2,300 3rd: Roy Skenadore - $1,600 June/July PQB 9

The Long Way

by Tom Ross Contributing Writer

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nyone who reads this column regularly probably knows that I like to present examples where intuitively logical and apparently simple choices may not produce the most effective results. In contrast to what seems easiest, we often discuss choices that may appear more complex in theory but turn out as the most trouble free in practice.

In the diagram we see a straightforward, three-ball out to win a game of 9 ball, beginning with the straight-in shot on the 7 ball. A great rule of thumb when making a position decision is to look at the next ball, the 8 in this case, and ask, “Where would I put the cue ball with ball in hand?” And, in this situation, if the 7 ball were off the table, a shooter with ball in hand would likely place the cue ball near the A and shoot a simple draw shot to move the cue ball back to the right, side rail for a shot on the 9 ball, a shot that most players will execute consistently and effectively. One danger to note with the draw shot is the temptation to cut the 8 ball slightly left to draw the cue ball back and toward the 9 ball for a better shot on the game winner.

Naturally, that introduces the possibility of scratching in the right, side pocket. It’s a somewhat remote possibility perhaps but, as we know, anything can happen under pressure.

Because many of us would place the cue ball near the A with ball in hand on the 8 ball, our natural inclination for the shot in the diagram might be to replicate that position when shooting the 7 ball.

We might, without thinking, try to draw the cue ball back, about to where it is now, for the same angle on the 8 ball that position A offers. Although drawing the cue ball back a foot or so is fairly easy for most players, a close look reveals that that option places very precise demands on the shooter, a common problem with 10 PQB June/July

side-pocket shots. A ball width to either side of the desired landing spot can make position for the 9 ball very difficult by introducing unavoidable cue-ball drift without enough cut angle to move the cue ball around for a good shot on the 9 ball. And if, in an effort not to under hit the shot, a typical thought under pressure, we make sure to draw the cue ball, it’s easy to wind up over drawing it back to the X and freezing it on the cushion.

In this situation the most reliable choice may appear too complex, or that choice may not occur at all to a lot of players since we rarely move the cue ball to the next ball from an angle that initially moves it away from that ball.

However, in this situation the best choice is to begin with the most reliable shot we know, a stop shot on the 7 ball.

From that spot, indicated with the dotted-outlined cue ball, we play the 8 ball in the side, hitting the cue ball above center with a little running (left) english to send along a natural path

toward the 9 ball, hitting two or perhaps three rails, as shown with the solid line.

That’s the superior choice for several reasons. First, that option does not demand a precise angle for the 8 ball, and offers easy position on the 9 ball from places where the cut angle on the 8 is considerably thinner or fuller. Second, the shot is very forgiving regarding speed; a player would have hit it way too hard to land with no shot on the 9 ball. Finally, the ultimate position track falls within a wide margin where almost any cue ball moving in the general direction of the solid lines will yield a good shot on the 9 ball, whether it takes a two or three-rail route to its destination. The big danger with this shot is a two-rail scratch in the right side pocket, an outcome easily avoided with a little practice for finding the table’s speed and rebound angles.

Experienced players do not like to threaten the current shot with any kind of heroic position attempt and will often opt for a stop shot even in situations where doing so can add difficulty to the next shot. Here of course, that is not the case, and the stop shot offers greater reliability for the next shot. However, even if we removed the 7 ball from the setup, it’s likely that the seemingly more complex two-rail position shot to the 9 ball is the better choice with ball in hand on the 8 ball. A good way to test that premise is to take ball in hand at position A, and ball in hand from the table’s center spot for the same angle we get with the dotted-outlined cue ball. Shoot ten times from each position and note the number of successful trials from each.

Doing so will uncover the reliability of this natural, albeit extended, path for position while demonstrating that longer can be easier.

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International Cuemakers Hall of Fame

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eonard Bludworth will be inducted into the International Cuemakers Hall of Fame on July 10th 2010 during the Southern Cue and Case Show at the Marietta Billiard Club in Marietta, Georgia. The Cue and Case Show is held in conjunction with the Gem City Classic 10 Ball Open July 9th-11th. The cue and case show is Saturday July 10 from 12 to 8pm in the luxurious Scorpion Room. Admission is free and several of the south’s finest cue and case makers will be there as well as collectible cues from past cuemakers. There will be some very rare and high end collections on display. But one of the highlights of the event will be Leonard’s induction into the Hall of Fame.

Leonard commonly referred to as BLUD, started doing cue repair in 1976, around the same time he developed the Bludworth Ball Cleaner. He was a master pool table mechanic and served as the equipment coordinator for both the men’s pro tour, as well as the senior tour, for about 15 years. He came up with the idea to take pool tables and travel the country setting them up for pool events.

He gave the plans to Valley Tables and they ran with it. In the 1980’s he converted Sears wood lathes into a workable cue repair machine so others could make good money repairing cues. He sold over 400 of these machines around the world. He also made the first video showing how to do cue repairs on these modified wood lathes. After a few years, nearly every major tournament had a qualified repairman there repairing cues for the pros and spectators alike using one of his lathes.

Leonard started building cues in the 1980’s and many top pros rapidly started playing with his cues. The most notable was Leonard’s long time friend Buddy Hall. Leonard also built a line of cues for Buddy. Leonard became known for building very solid cues with a slightly thinner profile than most other cues. Leonard was probably the first cuemaker to sell a cue for $100,000. In 1992 Leonard founded the American Cuemakers Association and served as the president for a few years. His late wife Janice worked along side of him for decades and he also passed his vast cuemaking and machinery knowledge down to his son Donald.

Leonard went on to develop many other mechanical and CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) cue building machines. Some were shaft tapering saw machines. Many were CNC cue lathe/milling machines, and some of those were combo’s, from single cutting heads to multi-heads. The largest machine was a CNC mill with eight heads that went to Bangkok, Thailand. He traveled over 100,000 miles a years for about 22 years setting up tables and doing cue repairs at the pro events. So Leonard was indeed the pioneer of the travelling pro shop, and the one who made the first cue repair lathes available to the public in the modern era. It was Leonard being at all those tournaments and selling his cue machinery that inspired many others to get into cue repair and cue building.

For more information see www.internationalcuemakers.com

Long and Short

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

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he 5-ball bank is set up so that the angles from the first-rail contact point to the side pocket and the corner pocket are the same. Note how the axis of the cue passes over the middle of the corner pocket and how the 5ball is aimed at the second diamond. Shoot softly and the shot will be bank into the side; the angle that the 5ball goes into the rail is the same as the angle coming out. (Well, not quite, because the ball is aimed at the diamond, not at the point on the nose of the cushion opposite the diamond.)

Now try the 6-ball bank. The axis of the cue passes over the first diamond on the end rail. The 6-ball is only six inches or so from the side rail.

Shoot hard and the bank works.

At the left, the line of aim runs from the first diamond on the long rail to the first diamond to the left of the side pocket, Shoot hard and the bank goes; shoot softly and the 7-ball will land a foot beyond the side pocket. The differing bank angles result from slide and roll.

For I ntr u ctio nal videos or the late st E vent Ne ws V i si t www. pr ofessor qbal l . com June/July PQB 15

The Monk Stirs up the Women Pro’s by “The Monk” Contributing Writer • www.monkbilliardacademy.net

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e are sad to see the Woman’s pro events are now down to two this year. Dictatorship and pool players running the tour has just about killed the best thing that has happened to this game since the movie Color of Money. Let me be the director and here is what I would do. (I Have No Interest in Being The Director) 1. All players would be required to visit one location within fifty miles of each event for PR Purposes to fill the stands and to share this great tour with others.

2. I would build a net work of training programs around the country for new players. Each veteran of the tour would be required to work one week at a specific center. (This is something I can do) 3. Each player on the tour would receive a yearly salary in addition to prize money. They waste all their time trying to get sponsors. They should be working on building a fan base. Set up 48 stops.

Go out and sell the game before you expect to get sponsors and added prize money.

We need a committed leader who has never been part of the tour, a business

in the world. We have such bright stars yet the sport does not seem to grow, let’s admit that something is holding us back.

It is the lack of commitment to the good of the sport from the girls. Right now it is all about the player and it should be all about the fan. When a player can do The Performance of The Masters certified by me, a painting should be placed in pool halls around the country. It is time they put their skills on the line and demonstrated their mastery of this game.

Once this group begins to barnstorm the country players will take interest.

Fans are not interested in sexy girls who can’t play this game and who demand high personal appearance fees that keep rooms from making a profit. The tour players should be paid by the tour and the room owner gets a free visit. The tour should be busy promoting the sport.

When they do that people in the industry would donate money to support them.

The ladies have a clear opportunity here. They can do more for the sport than the BCA as far as promoting the game. They need to understand that it is not about each of them, but about the Not playing in pool halls is a slap in the game played by all of face to all those dedicated room owners… them. Fans don’t come to see the man with a successful track record, a players as much as they come to see the commissioner of the WPBA. The players game. need to be employees of the association.

If I had sixteen players who were dediThey need to work full time promoting cated to excellence and had the game to the sport. They need to do seminars, per- back it up, I would see that they earned a sonal appearances and special events to substantial salary. They would also see showcase the tour. They should not play this sport grow. It would be because they in amateur events but they should attend. worked full time for the good of the game.

We need to start with sixteen players on This is what pro wrestlers did in the the tour. These players need to score 16 beginning. They barnstormed the or better in the Mid Term exam created country competing in high school gymby me to measure a players ability. They nasiums until they convinced the fan make the tour because they are the best that they had a show worthy to watch.

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Each wrestler who made the team got a salary. Eventually the sport caught on and now they are all millionaires.

This is the tour.48 stops would be in selected cities. No more jumping around.

Each host room would sign a three year contract so the tour is held in the same city each year. They would be held in upscale pool halls where we spend most of our time. Can you imagine other sports where they leave the heart and soul of the business and compete in Casino’s? Not playing in pool halls is a slap in the face to all those dedicated room owners who provide new players to this great game. All personal appearance fees would be turned over to the home office. All players would get the same salary, attracting the dedicated player who wants to see the sport grow.

Today rooms all across this country are closing their doors and going out of business. Our tours are suppose to inspire players to practice, visit rooms and patronize them so they can experience a measure of success that will make this game grow. I hope they wake up before it is too late.

I have other ideas for another time.

The women players can help this sport.

The men, while they have the marvelous game, have done too much damage over the years and no one really trust them.

They come and go and have no real history. The women have a chance but with two events this year, who wants to train to become a professional player? No infrastructure, no tour. Maybe I will start my own tour. Do I have sixteen ladies who are ready, or should we go with eight guys and eight girls? Get a tour bus and hit the road for two years, any takers out there?

Yow’s Showin’ Off Masse

by Eric “The Preacher” Yow! WPA Masse World Champion

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ecently I was doing an Exhibition of Eric Yow’s Trick Shot Madness at a Youth Seminar entitled “Confronting Our Culture” in Middle Tennessee. The seminar was put on by the Gainesboro Church of Christ and held at the local middle school. I was brought in as the entertainment as well as a guest speaker to bring a message immediately preceding the keynote speaker. When I travel with my show, I always pack a punch with laughter and inspirational stories. Having performed at churches, schools, and even in the Montgomery County Juvenile Courtroom, my message is one that teens and adults alike need to hear. At this seminar, our focus was on teens dealing with the difficulties of adolescence in a world and culture saturated with evil. I use my words and my pool cue to illustrate inspirational and biblical messages, life lessons of love and faith to help the listener become motivated to be strong and overcome difficulties.

In “Trick Shot Madness,” I will illustrate concepts such as overcoming obstacles by demonstrating numerous jump shots in both talented and comedic manners. I use the Eric Yow Cues to shoot amazing jump and masse shots. Crowds love the masse shots that illustrate a change of direction that so many people’s life desperately needs.

what you can do if you put your mind to it!

For this shot, place a ball near the side pocket and close to the left pocket point. Freeze a ball directly above it with its tangent pointed at the left corner. A third ball will be placed with its tangent pointed at the opposite corner.

Then a fourth ball will It all starts with, be positioned so its “will this work?” tangent points across to the other side. The fifth ball in the cluster is the helper ball which the cue ball will strike. On a table with large side pockets it can go in the same side, otherwise set it so it banks to the far corner. Masse so that it strikes the first ball with power then hugs the rail to pocket a ball in the corner.

In Gainesboro, I was working with some teenagers before the show and showing them what a little creativity can do for them at this stage in their lives. You’ve got to think outside the box and aim to do more than others around them have done. “Strive for excellence” should be a daily motto. So I walked to the table and thought for just a moment about a With this shot, you and your Eric Yow Masse Cue are clearly new shot that had never before been executed. It all starts “Just Showin’ Off!” with, “will this work?” I placed the balls on the table in a fashion fairly close to what is diagrammed for you, elevated the Eric Yow Masse Cue, and shot it with confidence. While For more information on Eric Yow! Cues, yow@ericyow.com or visit Joe the onlookers thought it was completely unreasonable to Nielsen’s Billiards at www.JOERACKEM.com. assume you can walk to a table and work magic, I believe the Yow Cue did exactly that. I made all but one of the balls on the table and have since perfected this great shot! It’s amazing

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Behind the Eight: High School Billiards

by Earl Munson Contributed Story

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t’s hard to believe that the high school billiards program here in Dallas, Texas has completed it 8th year of competition. The program started back in late September of 2001 when everyone was still in shock from the tragic day of 9/11.

Reflecting back I can remember being excited about the idea of high school students being introduced to the ancient sport of billiards or what others call “pool. After doing some research I had realized that there has never really been an attempt by the billiard industry to seriously implement high school billiard programs in the U.S. Why do I say this?

Because in 2001 there were no programs anywhere in the country except for a sole P.E. program in California that offered billiards to only one high school.

There had to be a reason why billiards was never offered to the students at the very least as an after school club. I felt high school billiards was truly behind the eight ball, a well known phrase in and out of the pool world. Why, why, why?

Of course many would argue that the social stigma of the smoky poolrooms, alcohol and the hustling for billiards not being seriously considered as a legitimate sport worthy of high school consideration.

But wait; in 1998 the International Olympic Committee had recognized billiards as a true legitimate sport. So I had to ask why wouldn the schools accept it if the Olympics had? The truth was no

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one had ever seriously approached the schools and convinced them that it could be a great after school sports alternative.

We had to change this.

The big picture of why high school billiards was not yet in the schools was definitely emerging. Billiards as an industry was and still is not even close to the other sports in promoting youth billiards. Youth billiards was totally ignored in the U.S. There were many obstacles to overcome in 2001. There was no track record, information, testimonials or anybody with experience to assist in developing this program. It all had to be built from the ground up.

Fast forwarding to today many of the barriers of starting a high school program have been overcome. There are now a few dozen high school and junior high school programs that have emerged in the U.S. from the credibility, experience, and knowledge gained from those eight years in Dallas, Texas.

Here in Dallas we are very proud of our eight year history. This school year was an exceptional banner year.

Highlights- teacher/sponsors for the first time in the programs history have played on their respective teams during competition as active participants. The teachers were very competitive but had fun with their team. This is the only high school sport where the coach gets to compete with the team. A completely novel idea that was extremely successful.

The Rowlett H.S. Eagles won their 6th championship in eight years‚ consisting of four year player veterans

Chad Swoveland (9th 12th) and Darrius Patton (9th 12th), Travis Hodge, Cameron Bishop, Marco Arista, Trevor Campbell, and their teacher sponsor and team competitor Jeffrey Pilcher.

The four year veteran (9th, 12th) and 4-time BEF Junior National contender from the Rockwall H.S. Yellowjackets, Trey McMullen, was awarded the 2009 BETTER H.S. Billiard Program boys MVP award Elizabeth Kensinger from the North Garland H.S. Raiders won the girls MVP. Also from Rockwall H.S. Nicole Redmond, a Librarian and the teacher sponsor of the Yellowjackets billiard team was awarded the ‚ Rockwall H.S. Teacher of Year.

2009 teacher MVP player of the year with the South Garland H.S. Colonels, Sean Duffey. Mr. Duffey was one of the pioneer high school billiard students in 2001-2003 that graduated from Rockwall H.S. and competed at the 2003 BCA Junior National at the University of Michigan.

Earl Munson- is a Dallas area BEF H.S. Program Director, BCA Certified Instructor, BEF Junior National Tournament Director, and BEF Education Committee- Chairmanemunson@betterplaybilliards.org or 972-757-8384 for information or assistance.

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Giving Back to the Sport We Love

by Tom Rossman • drcue@artisticpool.org Contributing Writer

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y hair continues to grow silver gray with wonderful memories and a continuing passion for the sport of billiards in all its forms – pocket (regular and artistic disciplines), carom (mainly 3 Cushion), and snooker (when the occasion arises). Since the summer of 1985 my primary observation and heartfelt “victories” have been on the amazing “sight and sound” attached to the beauty, promise, and vision of each roll regardless of the final paper score!!

I have come to realize that the true joy of receiving of any title, trophy, and / or monetary award lies in the sharing of these special gifts with others who often run the good race, but that otherwise

players and fans of 3 Cushion asking for any donation they could make to help out. Time, talent, products, select services, and any financial contributions were requested and were received in a variety of forms.

From the financial side of things, some gave $5, some gave $10, and some gave more. Even with a small player base, those who normally never give made a decision to donate in an effort to support the sport discipline they loved. Over the years of “getting back” from 3 Cushion (in most cases not financially), the players and fans realized that it was time to “give back” for what they had in fact received – the joy of it all and the fellowship at each event, whether in the competitive arena or The more we give, watching from the the more our sport and the sidelines. One person hearts within it benefit. even agreed to match Every dollar connever enter the “winner’s circle”. “Ms. tributed with 50 cents of his own. The Cue” and I have seen this “giving back” overall “giving back” to the sport they effect or “channeling of blessing” in love is helping to expand 3 Cushion inaction by players at all levels, faithful terest today and impact the USBA tour fans of our sport, special media resources, growth in a very positive and successful sponsor contributors, and many others. way!

Some share their time! Some share Each person playing 3 Cushion loves their talent! Some share their products the special nature of each shot attempted and/or select services! Some even share and the special “victories” achieved with their finances! And, in the sharing, each make (or miss)!! There is somecomes a “return” that often can’t be thing very “special” about 3 Cushion, but measured – to the heart of the person then again there is surely something very giving and to the sport as a primary bene- “special” about the select discipline of bilfactor. The more we give, the more our liards you love as well. I can only sport and the hearts within it benefit. imagine how strong our overall sport As many of you may know 3 Cushion would be if everyone gave a Little BACK Billiards is my favorite game. Recently to the discipline of their choice – 8 ball, the USBA board took initiatives to 9 ball, 10 ball, bank pool, one pocket, promote their own tour with a series of artistic pool, and many others! grass roots carom events leading up to A special thanks to everyone that the USBA Nationals. A special contrib- has given!! And, a special thanks to utor outreach was done among the anyone that plans to “step to the plate” 20 PQB June/July

in the future for the sport discipline they love. There is no better time than now to experience the joy of giving! Recently I was sent the following words of wisdom for your reading enjoyment and consideration:

“Volunteers Plant the Seeds of Kindness” Our lives are measured not by what we have or take, But by what we give back and the difference we make.

For all the seeds of kindness you have planted!!

Special Note: Almost everyone that reads this article will know the specific sport discipline that “rings your enjoyment button” more than others and that you are connected with as a player, fan, media/promotion source, or sponsor.

For those of you that have made a decision to “give back”, I suggest you contact specific event / organization directors that make your favorite discipline available to you . Often this is a matter of doing an internet search, asking room owners about their event schedules, and / or contacting fellow players / fans in your area. You may also decide to create your own event that “gives back” via your own personal and / or business resources.

If you have specific questions on “how to give back” please contact me: drcue@artisticpool.org phone 765.795.4968 (h) 765.760.7665 (c).

Get it Straight with Straight Pool

by Samm Diep Contributing Writer • blog.SammsPocket.com • House Pro at Table Steaks East in Aurora,CO

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have recently become completely obsessed with straight pool, aka 14.1 continuous or simply 14.1. This classic discipline was the game of choice for many of the old school legendary players. It was the game played in the 1961 movie, The Hustler, starring Jackie Gleason and Paul Newman. A player’s worth was measured by their high run and even then, the better player could still get shut out by steady ball-pocketing and patient safety play.

These days, straight pool players seem to be a dying breed.

Most recently, “Mr. 400” John Schmidt has made the game popular again. I’ve had the honor of watching him run 100+ balls in person on more than one occasion and it inspires me be a better player.

Objective Straight pool is a call-pocket game. Balls may be pocketed in any pocket, in any order. One point is received for each ball pocketed. Players shoot until they miss, play a safety, or they reach their target match points. The 15th ball from each rack is left untouched on the table along with the cue ball. The remaining 14 balls are racked, leaving the head ball empty. The player continues to shoot attempting to pocket the 15th ball while breaking open the newly racked balls to continue their run.

Most recently, I watched John run 204 balls at the 2010 SBE 14.1 Challenge organized by Steve & Heather Kurtz and Charlie Eames. The run was made on a 9’ Diamond pro-am with fresh cloth, fairly clean balls, in 80 degree greasy, humid heat. Spectators were gathered on both sides to watch. His run was not perfect. Several times he got out of line and was forced to shoot recovery shots to get back in the game. According to him, his run was not textbook but with strong shot-making and savvy position play at the end of each rack, he strung together 14 and a half racks. That’s true a testament to his tenacity.

Benefits Since I began playing more straight pool, I have seen noticeable improvements in the following areas: I pocket balls with better speed. There is an ‘ideal’ speed that comes along with the game. I learned very quickly that you don’t need to slam the balls. In fact, it’s better if you don’t.

My breakouts in 8-ball have been much more precise.

Instead of just busting into a cluster, I’m much more confident in knowing which balls will go where.

I feel good about my combination shots. They come up fairly

often in straight pool runs.

I’m reminded of the ‘every single shot matters’ mentality. In this day of alternate-breaks, we’re guaranteed to have another chance at the table. It can be easy to take a shot for granted here and there. In straight pool, one missed shot could cost you 25 or 50 balls, or even the match. If you do get another chance at the table, you need to warm up again from sitting so long.

I’m fortunate enough to have the DSPA (Denver Straight Pool Association) league in my area which affords me the opportunity to share my love for the game with so many others. If you have a league near you, I would In straight pool, one strongly recommissed shot could cost mend checking it you 25 or 50 balls, or out. even the match.

In no way am I an expert in the game but I certainly appreciate it and all that it has done for me. I love straight pool so much because every single time I crack into the rack it’s a whole new game with original, sophisticated scenarios; a little nudge here, a little bump there.

Even John gets surprised at times by the outcome of the stack.

There are so many subtleties to this beautiful game. The challenges are endless. If you have never tried it, try it this week. If you haven’t played it in a while, set a new high-run goal and revisit the game. If you already play it, introduce it to someone new. Let’s keep the game alive!

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Samm Diep, “Cherry Bomb” House Pro at Rack ‘Em Billiards (Aurora, CO) Author of “You Might Be A D Player If… (101 Classic Moves That All Pool Players Can Appreciate)” Player Representative for CB Custom Cues, Tiger Products, PoolDawg, IB Cue Cases, Predator SammsPocket.com (fun & unique products for pool players) June/July PQB 21

WPBA Board Finds Value in Old and New

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he WPBA is pleased to announce

for more than thirty years. Now retired,

that it has filled three open seats on

Mattana has been specifically asked to bring

the WPBA board of directors. The

his 28 years of experience in the financial in-

board appointed , Dawn Hopkins, Stuart

dustry to the WPBA. “His command of ac-

Mattana and Cristina De La Garza.

counting and financial issues in these tough

rently a WPBA exempt player, is also a suc-

the State Bar of Texas. “I’m looking forward economic times is crucial as we move forward,” to doing my part to bring more events to the noted WPBA Vice-President Tamre Geene’ WPBA and my fellow players,” De La Garza

cessful entrepreneur. She is busy organizing

Rogers.

Hopkins, former WPBA President and cur-

her first billiards expo in Atlanta this fall.

The Board also appointed newcomer De La

said.

The board thanks each of these individuals

“My time these days is restricted, but I want to

Garza, a newly exempt WPBA player. De La

for their commitment to the WPBA. The

help this new board succeed, which is why I

Garza works with Inside Pool magazine and is

WPBA is especially grateful to players

volunteered to serve in a limited and tempo-

an experienced commentator on streamed

Hopkins and De La Garza, who are sacrificing

rary role,” Hopkins said.

pool events. More importantly, De La Garza

personal time by putting the organization

Known to many in the billiards industry,

has experience in her former role as Associate

ahead of their own professional billiards goals.

Mattana returns to the board for a third time.

Director for a local non-profit in Austin. She

Mattana has been around professional pool

currently works as a program coordinator for

Inclusion of Women in the US Open

T

he word is already spreading fast that

Ram Cha’s 10-8 victory overShane Van

reduced entry fee offer of $450. Further

Barry Behrman has decided to

Boening at the Predator 10-ball Classic in Las

equity with the men is realized by the invita-

welcome women with open arms

Vegas in May, 2009.

tion and seeding of previous champi-

Of course, the WPBA organization is not

ons (1984-1994) whose entry fees will be paid

WPBA wishes to send a big “Thank You” to

so foolish to think that the top women play at

by Barry. Seeding will also be afforded to both

owner, promoter, and producer Behrman.

a level comparable to the top men, but the

male and female BCA Hall of Famers. No

WPBA takes pride in the fact that its top

tournament in America is more renowned

gender barrier was broken roughly thirty years

players have dared to mix it up with the top

than the US Open for giving those who dare

ago when Jean Balukaswas permitted to

men, and while doing so, have enjoyed some

to dream a shot at the world’s most elite pool

compete in the main draw of the World 14.1

scattered successes. In point of fact, like the

players, and here at the WPBA, we feel

Championship, the truth is that significant

majority of men players, the ladies of the

strongly that the inclusion of women in the

female participation in open events has been

WPBA are awed by the skill of the top men,

US Open field brings this legacy to a higher

quite limited over the years. Most serious

feel honored when afforded the opportunity

dimension.

pool fans are familiar with the successful ex-

to compete against them, and understand that

into the field of the 2010 U.S. Open. The

Though it is recognized in full that the

ploits of Karen Corr on the star-studded Joss Northeast tour, the many successes enjoyed

doing so allows them to grow as players.

Barry Behrman, it must be noted, has not

The WPBA is committed to supporting Barry in his trailblazing efforts and is equally committed to ensuring that its members will

byJasmin Ouschan against the men, most

only welcomed the women, but has gener-

compete with excellence, dignity and sports-

notably in the 2008 World 14.1 Champi-

ously guaranteed 16 spots to the top ranked

manship. It is a long awaited WPBA vision of

onship, in which she beat Mika

WPBA players, four of which will be seeded.

men and women pool players competing on

Immonen and Oliver Ortmann in

Other female entrants are invited to partici-

equal footing, side by side, vying for the

pate and can, for the month of May, enjoy a

Championship. May the best player win!

back-to-back races to 200. In addition, nobody who was there will ever forget Yu

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www.USBA.net USBA Officers President

Secretary/Treasurer Jim Shovak 58 Hawthorne Avenue East Islip, NY 11730 516-238-6193 jimshovak@usba.net Northeast Directors Mazin Shooni 2006 USA Champion 135 Broad St-Unit#3A5 Hudson, MA 01749 cell: 248-910-4466 work: 603-623-5330 Merrill Hughes Huntington Station, NY cell: 631-338-9698 home: 631-421-6814 Southeast Director Henry Ugartechea 1132 SW 44th Terrace Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 561-929-8100 Mid-America Directors Steve Andersen 3861 Byron Center Ave. SW Wyoming, MI 49519 616-530-8665 Juan Elizalde Sauz 7212 Hardwood Trail Dallas, TX 75249 214-908-2411 Felipe Razon 2218 S 59 Ct Cicero, IL 60804 708-878-4197 Northwest Director Darrel Stutesman 7709 Zircon Dr SW Lakewood, WA 98498 253-584-3994 Southwest Directors Bruce Warner Santa Monica, CA 310-738-5429 Gilbert Najm 4335 Vineland Ave # 213 Studio City, CA 91602 818-761-0484

3-Cushion Billiard Challenge “Shot Contest”

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he Rack in Memphis, Tennessee held their 2nd Shot Contest with 10 pool players that signed in and willing to test their skills at the game of 3-Cushion Billiards.

As the event date was set for Sunday at 1:00pm, on April 25th 2010, players had a full month to practice the shots.

Entry Fee was $15, plus Jerry Ramey owner of The Rack also included in a free lunch for the players that were sponsor by locals Chuck and Claude for the barbecue, and Old Timers Restaurant.

Paul Frankel tournament director went over all the rules before the start of the “Shot Contest” and thanked all contestants for accepting the Challenge.

As the contest entered the last shot there were several players that were close in score.

After all players finished their shots, 2 players were tied for 2nd place. The tied breaker shot was a lag.

The Rack would like to thank Professor -QBall, Iwan Simonis, USBA and Josh for assisting with the cameras and everyone who participated in this shot contest!

Payout: Jeremy Marcello 1st place $200 Paul Dodge 2nd place $100 Mat Martin 3rd Place $50

How the contest works.

Format: Players will shoot only 8 diagram shots.

Each player will shoot each of the 8 shots 3 times (24 shots total). Each shot is worth 2 points (48 pts max) and the total number of points wins.

Three small round dots (stick-ons) are placed on the table, which represents the exact placement of the diagrammed shots. All players will have the same shot and same placement of the 3 balls.

Then the dots will be removed and replaced for the next shot selection.

Special Note: After each shot a player has a straight rail carom shot (no rails required) as the balls come to rest. If they make it, it will be worth 1 point added to their previous scores. This means that the maximum possible score will be 72 points if they made every shot.

The quickest way to get new players to play the game of 3-Cushion is to reach out to pool players.

This billiard program is designed to attract Pocket Billiard Players to the game of 3-Cushion Billiards. It is called the “3-Cushion Billiard Challenge Shot Contest” and it is unique in its own way. For the first time room owners that have only one or two billiard tables will be part of a bigger picture. The format is simple, easy and fun to play. All paper work and diagrammed shots are sent to the room owners in a small packet ahead of time to be displayed on a bulletin board giving their players a chance to learn their shots. This also gives room owners some additional time and revenue on their tables while the players practices the shots several weeks ahead of time.

Attention room owners: Professor-Q-Ball and Jim Shovak, USBA Secretary, asks room owners to call 901 756-2594 to find out how your room can participate.

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April 30th-May 2nd 2010 Marshalltown, IA

USBA Mike Kelley Memorial 3-Cushion Billiard Tournament l-r LupeCruz (1st), Fred Lamers (2nd), John Jacobson (3rd)

Mazin Shooni Wins the First Stop of the 2010 Tour!

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he first stop of the USBA Tour was held in Hooksett, New Hampshire, at Cue & Cushion Billiard Lounge, owned by 2006 USBA Champion, Mazin Shooni. The guest of honor at the tournament was 3-time USBA Champion, Pedro Piedrabuena, owner of College Billiards in San Diego, California.

There were 12 players in all and there was enough time to play a 12-player round-robin format. Each player plays every other player one time, 11 matches for every player. Plenty of billiards. 25 point matches were played and a scoreboard with a 45-second shot clock was used for every match, to keep the games moving along.

The obvious favorites to finish 1st and 2nd were Mazin and Pedro, but 3rd and 4th places were up for grabs with a field loaded with some fine “B” level players.

Tournament Highlights Mazin Shooni had a run of 14 against Tony Ferrara for the tournament high run and a $50 bonus.

Pedro Piedrabuena had a 12 inning game against Tim King and a tournament-best 11 inning game against Tony Ferrara (2.273 average) for a $50 bonus Ellis Lawrence scored 20 points and averaged .909 against Pedro. He lost his last game against Rick McGuire which would have put him in contention for 4th place.

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Mazin Shooni (1st), Pedro Piedrabuena (2nd), Tim King (3rd), and Andrew Dangelmayer (4th) Tim King played steady, losing only 3 matches. He defeated Jim Shovak 25-21 in a great defensive match. The winner of that match would end up in 3rd place automatically.

Jim Shovak had a 16 inning game against Ellis Lawrence (1.563 average) and also defeated Pedro Piedrabuena 2516, handing Pedro his first loss of the tournament.

Andrew Dangelmayer needed to win his final match against Raymond Tower to finish in fourth place and was trailing throughout the entire match. He came back to rally in the end and finished in the money. Great shooting, Drew!

Pedro, having one loss going into the

final match against the undefeated Mazin Shooni, needed to beat Mazin twice in order to win the tournament. But Mazin took the lead and never lost it, winning 25-17. Mazin went undefeated, 11-0.

Pedro finished 2nd at 9-2, Tim King was 3rd at 8-3 and Andrew Dangelmayer (74) edged Jim Shovak (7-4) for 4th place by just 7 billiards. Tony Ferrara (7-4) also came real close, but settled for 6th place.

Raymond Tower got a special award from Mazin for having the “most innings”. Everyone had a good laugh.

Prizes were raffled off afterwards and Pedro Piedrabuena won the Schuler Cue, donated by Noel Mendoza. Everyone had a great time!

Chalk Etiquette (but it has nothing to do with your tip)

by Bert van Manen Contributed Story

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e all use chalk on our tip, to prevent a miscue. If we do miscue though, we do not blame the chalk. We blame the tip. We put on our “I hate this shaft – face” and take another one from our bag. This second shaft is not as good as the first one; we started the match with the other one for a reason. The substitution is merely to tell the audience that the miscue was not our fault. (It was).

But I do not want to talk about shafts. I want to discuss chalk, and its main use: to applaud a good shot from your opponent. You take your chalk and tap it against your cue once or twice. Again, this is all for the spectators. It tells them you are a good guy, with a good attitude. It has little or nothing to do with your appreciation of the shot. You did not like the shot at all (mostly because he or she made it), but you go through the motions, and tap your cue with the chalk. This also helps to contain your opponents level of motivation.

Maybe I should explain that one?

Let’s say YOU make a great shot. A fabulous point! The audience rewards you with applause, but your opponent has a straight face and there is no tap. It is like an insult. You think to yourself: what an ass… this guy has another thing coming. He is not going to win this match, not if I have to eat these balls without pepper or salt. See? Now let’s go over a few types of chalk-applause. the insincere, early in the match-tap.

Needs little explanation. The shot was not THAT great, you (the tapper) merely want to establish yourself as a good guy, the score is 3 – 4 in a match to 40, who cares. the sympathy tap. You have the match in the bag, you lead 35 – 8 in a match to 40, and you are throwing the poor guy a bone. Any hanger he now makes, you tap.the ironic tap. He makes an

obvious fluke, you tap. That is risky behaviour, but not openly hostile. Do it with a smile, and you’ll get away with it. the sarcastic tap. He makes a disguised fluke, and tries to pass it off as a good shot. There is no gesture of apology, and boy, does that piss you off. The audience may or may not have spotted it, but you KNOW he got lucky there. You are telling him: I SAW that. That one is hostile. the Arie Weijenburg tap. (a very good three cushion player from Holland). The tap has his name, because of his ultra-fast judgment, once the balls are rolling. Weijenburg’s opponent hits the ball. The audience is on the edge of their seats. The cueball still has 5 or 6 cushions to travel. Weijenburg taps, instantly. Several seconds later, he turns out to be right (he always is) : great point. What he has in fact done, is shift the attention from his opponent’s shot to himself. His tap steals his opponent’s thunder. the Raymond Ceulemans tap. It’s almost the opposite of the Weijenburg – tap. If you are in a busines meeting, say nothing for the first 10 minutes. This will guarantee that people listen when you finally speak. Ceulemans taps very little. Why should he? Not many shots are great, by his standards. Where the Weijenburg – tap preceeds the response from the audience, the Ceulemans tap follows it. After all the applause has died down and there is silence again, Ceulemans taps. He is saying: This Time you were right folks, That was a good shot. Different method, same result.

Like Weijenburg, Ceulemans has shifted the attention to himself. He is telling everyone that HE is the alpha and the omega of this game, and don’t you forget it.

My chalk tip: be very, very frugal with taps 1 / 6. Be generous however, with tap 7, certainly if it is your gut response, as a lover of the game: “Wow! That was a beautiful shot”.

Dieckman Resigns Newly-elected President Dennis Dieckman has resigned as USBA President for personal reasons. In his short tenure, he established several committees and gave the Board of Directors some good ideas for developing a nationwide handicapping system for 3-cushion billiards.

The Board is currently in the process of finding his replacement.

In the meantime, the Board will continue its work and will try to fulfill Mr. Dieckmans’ ideas for handicaps as well as other suggestions he has made. We wish him nothing but the best in all his endeavors.

Meanwhile, the Board has approved the sending of 4 players to the Pan American Championship Tournament to be held July 5-8, 2010 in Arequipa, Peru.

Pedro Piedrabuena is the defending Champion. If two of the players finish in the top 8, they will be sent to the World Championship Tournament on October 20-24, 2010 in Sluiskil, Netherlands. Good luck to our top players!

The 2010 USBA TOUR is underway. We are still seeking donations for the Tour. Every dollar that is donated is matched with an additional 50 cents. Therefore, if we receive $20,000 in donations from the members, we actually have $30,000 to add to the prize funds of USBA Tournaments.

Contact the Secretary, Jim Shovak at 516-238-6193 to make a donation. Any amount received will be appreciated. If you are interested in holding a USBA Tournament or a USBA TOUR Event, then also contact the Secretary.

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Dan Kolacz Wins at the World Class Billiards Tour Event

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he 2010 USBA TOUR continued at World Class Billiards in Peabody, Massachusetts for an exciting “B” level tournament. Twelve players entered so a round-robin format was used which gave everyone plenty of bang for their buck, eleven matches each in three days.

Dan Kolacz, Dave Van Lokeren, Joe DeAmato and Jim Shovak started their tournaments strongly, all advancing through the early rounds undefeated.

Dave Van Lokeren had an early match against John Magulas, going out in just 13 innings for the tournament best game average of 1.923!!! Jim Watson, a tournament favorite, had 2 unexpected losses early on; one to Bob Ferrara and another to Northeast Regional Director Merrill Hughes. With a lot of matches left and some strong players to face, it didn’t look good for Jim Watson, especially after he lost his 3rd time to Bob Page who was also winning all his matches except for an early loss to Joe DeAmato. Jim Watson would turn things around, however.

Dave Van Lokeren had an unexpected loss to newcomer Tony Ferrara who played consistently throughout the tournament and was always a threat. Many of the players were evenly matched and everyone began to beat each other. Dave Van Lokeren, Bob Page and Joe DeAmato finished Day 2 with 3 losses each. Jim Shovak had 2 losses and Dan Kolacz had just 1 loss going into the final Day. On Day 3, Jim Watson destroyed Dan Kolacz 25-6 in just 26 innings and Leonard Collibee played strong to defeat both Jim Shovak and Joe DeAmato.

With Kolacz and Shovak still needing to play, everything was still wide open. If Kolacz won, then he would finish in first place, but if he lost, then Dave Van 30 PQB June/July

Dave Van Lokeren 2nd Dan Kolacz 1st, Joe DeAmato 3rd Lokeren would finish 1st, Bob Page would finish 2nd, Jim Shovak would finish in 3rd, and Kolacz would finish in 4th. But Kolacz rose to the occasion, starting off the game with a quick 6 run and another 3 to give him a 9 points to 0 early lead over Shovak. Shovak fought back and got to 18 points but Kolacz played strong, going out in just 27 innings to win the tournament.

It was a lot of fun for everyone who played. Plenty of billiards, plenty of drama, plenty of excitement, plenty of great shots (and not-so-great shots).

Everyone was a good sport and supportive of each other.

Dan Kolacz 1st $1500 Dave Van Lokeren 2nd $1000 Bob Page 3rd $700 Jim Watson 4th $400 Joe DeAmato 5th $200 Dave Van Lokeren earned $50 for his best game of 1.923.

The high run prize of $60 for a run of 7 was split between Dave Van Lokeren, Joe DeAmato and Tony Ferrara.

A special thanks to room owners Joe DeAmato and John Magulas for their hospitality and donated money to the prize fund. Thanks to Merrill Hughes who ran most of the tournament, making sure all the scores were recorded and getting the players onto the table. Also to PJ, a local player, for making sure that all the tables were vacuumed and the balls were cleaned.

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Shots with a Curving Cue Ball

by Robert Byrne Contributing Writer • from Byrne’s “Advanced Techniques in Pool & Billiards” with permission

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hen a cue ball with topspin hits an object ball at an angle the carom path will be curved. Keep in mind that sidespin has practically no effect on the path of the cue ball off the object ball – it is topspin and backspin that introduce distortion. How far the cue ball travels from the object ball before its path begins to curve depends on how hard you hit it.

Shot 1- is a cross-table. Note that the red ball is farther from the end rail than the white, which means that the cue ball has to travel “uphill” off the first rail to get around the red, then bend forward because of the follow action. A touch of right

English is sometimes needed to make the cue ball rebound properly off the first rail. The same shot sometimes comes up in the center of the table, where the cue ball hits three side rails before scoring.

Shot 2- this is not an easy shot. It’s a double the rail with the curve ball curving around the second ball. Don’t shoot too hard or the cue ball won’t have time to dip into the corner for the third rail. I once saw Boston Shorty make this against Luis Campos with the cue ball at the other end of the table.

Robert Byrne has a new book, “Behold My Shorts - The Best of Robert Byrne”.

To see him in his polka-dot shorts, go to: http://www.thonline.com/store/bookBrowse.cfm To view his new book’s Press Release, go to: http://www.usba.net/BreakingNews/Byrne PressRelease-11-2-09.pdf

Medford Elks Club Medford, Oregon May 21-23, 2010

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here were ten “A” players and seven “B” players both played as a round robin in each group.

In the “A” Division Darrel Stutesman was 1st with no losses; 2nd was Raye Raskin; 3rd was Mark Hansen & 4th was Tom Thomsen. High Run was Hansen with a 9. First place paid $200, 2nd $140, 3rd $80, 4th $60 & HR $15.

In the “B” Division there were only 2 places paid; John Fleming was first and Mark Williams was 2nd. Both had 1 loss and in the offensive tie breaker Fleming won by 1 billiard.

First place paid $170, 2nd place $130 & HR was $15 which was won by Williams with a run of 5.

The entry fee was $60, with $10 a player going to the Medford Elks as a room fee and $5 to the USBA per player.

One player had an emergency and had to drop out before the final 2 games so if you tried to calculate entries and pay out they would not balance because 11 players started the “A” Division.

Simonis & Aramith Discounts!

Attention USBA Members (and non-members): The USBA is now offering Simonis cloth (for carom, pool or snooker) at a special discounted price for individuals looking to purchase 1 or more pre-cut Simonis cloths.

Contact the Secretary for details: JimShovak@USBA.net or 516-238-6193.

The USBA is also offering Super Aramith Pro Cup carom balls to both members & non-members. USBA Member cost is $85 per set, non-member cost is $95/set.

If you are a Room Owner and you would like to purchase Simonis cloth and/or Aramith carom balls at an even greater discount, then consider holding a small USBA Tournament in your room or you can even hold a larger event such as a USBA Tour event.

For details, go to: http://www.usba.net/BRNews-2010TOURPkgs-3-25.asp or contact Jim Shovak.

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Rip’s Tips ‘Rev’ Up the Cue Tired of trying to pick up the 2nd object ball off the rail on this setup? Go to the other side of the table and follow straight through the yellow ball using 9 o’clock english on the cue ball with a firm stroke.

The RMPs developed by the full hit will make a large target out of this red ball.

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APA National Singles

and Clayton tied for 3rd Place.

Yellow Tier (Skill Level 4), Anthony Marseco Jr. (below) of ore than $450,000 in cash and prizes were awarded Luzerne, Pa., defeated Spring Saylor-Gillis of St. Petersburg, to APA members at the APA National Singles Fla. Marseco Jr. advanced to the finals by defeating Shanon Championships held April 28 – May 1 in Las Vegas Shackelford of Niles, Mich., at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. The National Singles Champi- earlier in the day in the onships consisted of both the 8-Ball Classic and 9-Ball semifinal round. SaylorShootout Singles Championships and the Jack & Jill Doubles. Gillis defeated Patrick 9-Ball Shootout featured three championship matches, one McGuire of Scranton, Pa., for each skill level tier, with two shooters in each match comin the semifinals. Shackpeting for $10,000 in cash and prizes. elford and McGuire tied for Green Tier (Skill Levels 1-3), Tina Johnson of Fayetteville, 3rd Place.

N.C., defeated Alyssa Popiela of San Diego, Calif. Johnson adRed Tier (Skill Level 5), vanced to the finals after a semifinal round victory over George Craig Feyler of Dover, Del., Merchan of Carrollton, Texas. Popiela advanced to the finals defeated Amy Encinias of after defeating David Halbritter of Albuquerque, N.M. Las Vegas. Feyler defeated Jeff Knox of Tylertown, Miss., in the Merchan and Halbritter tied for 3rd Place. semifinals to advance, while Encinias defeated Kim Mickulas of White Tier (Skill Levels 4-5), Angel Palomarez of Tucson, Manteno, Ill. Knox and Mickulas tied for 3rd Place.

Ariz., defeated Seth Prentiss of Newfield, N.J. Palomarez dePurple Tier (Skill Levels 6-7), Raymond Procell of feated Shaun Bardell of Harvest, Ala., in the semifinal round to Coushatta, La., defeated Brandon Ryan of Hatfield, Mass. advance to the finals. Prentiss advanced to the finals by defeat- Procell defeated Wayne Hardee of Harrington, Del., in the ing James Schenck Jr. of Paragould, Ark. Bardell and Schenck semifinal round. Ryan advanced after defeating Shane Fisher Jr. tied for 3rd Place. of Hot Springs, Ark. Black Tier (Skill Levels 6-9), Nelson Montierth of LongFirst place winners received cash and prizes worth $15,000. mont, Colo., defeated Michael Crowley of Richmond, Va. Each Runner-Up received cash and prizes worth $9,000. Third Montierth advanced to the finals after defeating Rick Halls Jr. Place finishers each received $3,000. of Danville, Ill., in the semifinals. Crowley advanced to the In the annual Jack & Jill Doubles Championship, (right) final round match after a victory over William Moye Jr. of Gene Steele and Becky Orwig of Toledo, Ohio, defeated Justin Macon, Ga. Halls Jr. and Moye Jr. tied for 3rd Place.

Mixon and Michele Thrasher of Gordon, Ga. Steele and Orwig Each of the three Champions received a prize package worth took home $5,000, while $10,000. Runners-Up in each tier took home a prize package worth Mixon and Thrasher re$5,000. Third Place finishers each received $3,000. ceived $3,000.

More than 3,300 poolplayers made it to the regional level of Sportsmanship Awards the 9-Ball Shootout before the field was whittled down to 265 were presented to Amy men and women.

Nevills of Waxhaw, N.C., More than 6,000 APA members advanced to regional comand Victoria Clayton of Dry petition of the 8-Ball Classic, and just over 450 of those players Fork, Va., for outstanding advanced to the championship in Las Vegas. conduct throughout their 8-Ball Classic, four champions each took home a prize matches in the 9-Ball package worth $15,000 for their performances.

Shootout and 8-Ball Classic, respectively.

Blue Tier (Skill Levels 2The APA, based in Lake Saint Louis, Mo., sanctions the 3), Davis Lastrapes (right) world’s largest amateur pool league, known as the APA Pool of Macon, Ga., defeated League throughout the United States, and as the Canadian Dean Veros of Atlanta, Ga. Pool League in Canada. Nearly 270,000 members compete in Lastrapes defeated Melissa weekly 8-Ball and 9 Ball League play. The APA is generally McWhirter of Vanduser, recognized as the Governing Body of Amateur Pool, having esMo., in the semifinals to tablished the official rules, championships, formats and handiadvance, while Veros decap systems for the sport of amateur billiards. feated Victoria Clayton of The APA and its championships are sponsored by Aramith, Dry Fork, Va. McWhirter Action Cues and PoolDawg.

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Kinder, Gentler 9-Ball

by Tom Simpson • PoolClinics.com Contributing Writer

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ool is hard. And some games are harder than others. For those of us who have played a long time, I think we forget how tough it really is for our less experienced friends or teammates. Remember when you first played 9-Ball? Pocketing two or three balls in a row was a big challenge. Position play?

Strategy? Defense? Yeah, we knew we were supposed to be working those things, but how?

For novice and intermediate players, winning at 9-Ball mostly came down to which player happened to be at the table when a makeable shot on the 9-ball appeared. It didn’t seem fair, because making the nine didn’t really represent how either player performed. To reduce this luck factor, we used to play “6-Ball” (balls 1 through 5, plus the 9, racked in a small triangle) or “5 & 9” (9-Ball with money on both the 5-ball and the 9-ball). A little better, but still very frustrating.

Over the years, I’ve seen many variations of the game of 9Ball. Most are ways to handicap for competition or gambling.

We give “games on the wire” or give an opponent one or more additional ways to win, such as offering the “7-out”. Sometimes we make the game harder for the better player, for example, requiring the better player to bank the nine. But while these adjustments have proven to be great ways to match up between players with pretty good skills, they do little to make the game accessible to lesser players. Traditionally, players just had to take their lumps, getting clobbered by 34 PQB June/July

better players as they slowly developed their 9-Ball prowess.

The lesser player mostly sits in the chair. The better player pockets most of the balls, solves most of the layout problems, and gets most of the table time.

And because the better player has “paid their dues” by suffering through these same types of clobberings, they feel this is how it “should” be. This is how the pool pyramid has always worked. If you’re gambling, this approach allows you to match up. If you’re the superior player, you generally get to dominate the game.

Intermediate players will often get 3 or 4 balls. Part of the idea here is for all the players to have fun. Of course everyone is trying to win, but getting chances to be at the table succeeding is sharing the fun.

This is also a great way to play a social ring game. Everybody has a chance to sink some balls and win some games.

Semi-9-Ball – Traditional 9-Ball requires you to hit the lowest numbered ball on the table first. In Semi-9-Ball, except for the final two balls, you can hit Of course pool usually involves comeither of the two lowest balls on the table. peting, even if it’s casual and social. But This makes the game a lot more reasoncasual and social is often pursued with able and fun for the non-advanced. the idea that this is a fun game and Safety play is not much of a factor. everybody gets to play. We’re Players usually have shot opportunities, not always playing to don’t have to play position as well, and destroy our opponent. have more options. It’s kinder, it’s gentler, Sometimes it’s it’s more fun. about fun, sometimes it’s about Let’s go back to that novice player. learning, someThey’re banging away at a difficult, frustimes it’s as trating game. Are they having fun? Most simple as allowing players learn better through success than your friend to play through constantly getting whooped. with less humiliation.

And if they aren’t getting to the table, how much are they really learning?

Here are two versions of 9Unless you are a runout player, I urge you Ball that go a long way toward providing to try these games. And if you are a a rewarding experience for the lesser runout player, give your friends a chance player. Both players can play the same to have some fun with you. way, or one player can let the other play by the easier rules. These are also great ways to play to get in stroke and gain some confidence: For the l atest E vent N ews www. pr ofessor qbal l . com

Freestyle 9-Ball – Start every inning with ball-in-hand, until you are down to the final two balls of the rack. This gives novice players a good chance to make a ball or two when they come to the table.

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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

Breaktime Billiards & Sports Bar 336 744-9404 5093 University Pkwy 14-Bar Tables, 8-9Pool tables, 1-8 foot table Darts, Game room, Big screen TV

OHIO PORT cLINTON Rack Attack Billiards Café

221 Madison St 419-732-7225 10- Diamond pro am’s Darts, TV’s Full bar and food

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PENNSYLVANIA BOOTHWYN Riley Billiards

610 859-8058 302 743-8035 3601 Chichester Ave 15 Gold Crowns, Pro Shop, 4 Large Screen HDTV, Internet Jukebox, Video Games, Hot Food and Snacks

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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

PHOENIXVILLE Classique Billiards

275 Schuykill Rd 610 935 2939 20 pro tables,11 Gold Crowns

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Bar Box 8-Ball By: Marty Kaczmarowski, APA 7 Contibuting Writer

Before trying to break out clusters, always search for the “freebies�. Just like in straight pool, numerous frozen caroms may exist, but you have to look for them. Often they are hidden within a group of balls. Put in the hard work and find those easy ones and pick them off!

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DPM Universal Pocket and Carom Billiard Systems Article 47

by Darrell Paul Martineau • www.3cushion.us/ WBIA Head Master Instructor

B

illiard Buddies, We now continue on a more difficult shot system segment but one when mastered will give you several billiards and in many cases position.

This is the Cross Table Shot The idea is not too hard to learn. It consists of an Object ball one number and an Object Ball two number. You will add those together. The last number is the Cue Ball / Object ball one diamond angle. That number is subtracted from the other number. If the Angle number is less then cuing changes makes up the difference. See article 47 for those changes. Later I will show you how to change the cuing if the angle is More! In the graph the two object ball numbers add up to 7 ( 4 + 3 ) The Cue Ball / Object Ball Diamond Angle is 6. This means you must add one count by changing the cuing to plus one. See graph 48 for proper cuing and hit line.

The main difference in calculating this shot from the one in article 47 is the Cue Ball / Object Ball Diamond Angle is greater. When the Diamond angle is three or less, the equator line cuing is OK. Once the angle increases the problem of Swing takes place as the cue ball crosses the table. To prevent this, and give in most cases, a better chance of scoring the shot,

lower cuing is needed.

For angles of 4 and 5 just go under the equator and angles of 6 and more cue on top of the low quarter ball line. Do not increase the speed or use a draw stroke.

Next Article: I will show more on how to play the Cross Table shots.

If you have any questions you can always e-mail me and I will answer you. If you would like articles and graphs 1 through 25 about Pocket Billiards {POOL} please send $20.00 for a bound copy shipping is included.

Articles 26 through 47 and graphs for Caroms are $20.00 Shipping is included.

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/

D.P.M. Universal Billiard Systems for Carom Billiards Secrets of Three Cushion Billiards ~Doctoral Edition 220 pages, 90 full-page graphs step by step instructions $39.95 I am at the table explaining how to use the book Sold Together Doctoral Book & Tape set or DVD set 3 hours $90.00 2003 Millennium Digest Editions of “Doctoral” This book extends the knowledge learned in the Doctoral And contains information on how to miss KISSES Tape or DVD “ Hits to Miss Kisses “ 87 min. Miss all Kisses Plus special graphs and instructions Sold together Millennium Book & H. to M. K. tape or DVD & graphs $70.00 Tape or DVD Ball to Ball caroms [Straight Rail] 73 min $30.00

DPM Universal Billiard Systems for Pocket Billiards Secrets of Pocket Billiards [pool] Kick Shots & Banking Over 100 pages 50 full page graphs Plus Tape or DVD. I am at the table showing how to use the book 75min. $55.00 I also give clinics, private lessons on either Carom billiards or Specialized pocket billiards. Two hours $50.00 Four hours $90.00 $150.00 per day [ 7 hours ] or 4 days $500.00 All prices include Priority Shipping. Out of U.S. add $15.00 Air Mail. Three or more items deduct 10% pool or billiards mix.

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Can be paid with Western Union or Money Gram Darrell Paul Martineau, 5916 Bar Harbour Ct., Elk Grove, CA 95758 For more information Ph. 916-684-4535 e-mail dpmuniverse @ comcast.net Web page www.3cushion.us/ June/July PQB 43

BEF Junior Nationals Heads to Northern Illinois University The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is excited to announce that Northern Illinois University (NIU) will host the 22nd Annual Junior National 9Ball Championships on July 7 -11, 2010.

The Huskies Den in the Holmes Student Center, located on the NIU campus in DeKalb, IL, has seventeen (17) 9-foot billiard tables that will be the stage to an expected 150 young billiard athletes. Junior players will be competing for scholarships, prizes and an invitation to represent the United States at the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) World Junior 9-Ball Championships.

To participate in the BEF Junior Nationals, players must earn an entry through a BEF qualifier or must be ap44 PQB June/July

pointed by their local junior league. The national event features 4 divisions: 19 & Under Boys, 19 & Under Girls, 14 & Under Boys, and 14 & Under Girls.

Qualifiers will be held throughout the United States through the month of June.

The BEF is accepting nominations and offering player invitations for the girls’ divisions. For more information about hosting a qualifier, league guidelines, or upcoming qualifier dates and locations, visit www.BilliardEducation.org.

The 2010 BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championship sponsors include, Ozone Billiards, Simonis Cloth and Delta-13 Rack.

About Billiard Education Foundation The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is

a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which is committed to promoting education and encourages the development of life skills through youth billiard programs. The BEF funds academic scholarships, produces the Junior National 9-Ball Championships, sponsors billiard athletes to attend the WPA World Junior 9-Ball Championships and promotes “Pool In School” programs. For more information, please visit www.BilliardEducation.org or call 303.926.1039.

IPT Championship helps form Snooker’s ‘Brave New World’ A brand new snooker series, the World Snooker Player Tour Championship, is set to start next month and will form an integral part of the sport’s era of innovation. The series will feature 12 threeday events (PTCs), the first of which takes place at the World Snooker Academy in Sheffield from June 25 to 27. A new Order of Merit, distinct from the World Rankings, will be incorporated into the series based on money earned at each event. Upon conclusion of the 12 PTCs, the top 24 on the final Order of Merit will go through to the televised stages in March.

Each of the 12 events will carry prize money of £50,000, and at the televised stage there will be £200,000 up for grabs – giving total prize money of £800,000. World Ranking points will also be available throughout for Main Tour players.

Six of the PTCs will be held at the Academy, with the other six in continental Europe, including at least four in Germany, where the popularity of snooker is booming. The maximum field for each event

will be 128 competitors; this will allow for a minimum of 32 places for amateurs to compete against the 96 professional players. An amateur pre-qualifier will be held should the event be over-subscribed.

World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn said: “The Player Tour Championship forms the backbone of our brave new world. I’m particularly excited about the new Order of Merit! This will create extra interest among fans as players battle to get one of those 24 spots in the final stages. It gives young players the chance to come from nowhere and surge up the list.“ I hope that all of the leading stars will enter these events, and with a lot of money and ranking points available, there is every incentive.

They will have to play in at least six of the PTCs to be eligible for the televised finals.“ I’ll also be fascinated to see how the events go in Europe. The new series provides World Snooker with a strong structure through which to enter new international markets.”

Each event will cost £100 to enter. Details on how to enter will follow soon on.

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