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October 2007

Canadians Take Top Six Places at McQ’s

By DAVID TELLER

SPOKANE, WA Stan Tourangeau of Vancouver, B.C. holds out a surging Edwin Montal and emerges undefeated from a field of 44 to win McQ’s open 9-ball tournament, held Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday Sept. 2. Tourangeau beat Montal 9-6 in a match where the winner would advance to play for the driver’s seat. In the loser’s bracket, Montal, who is from Calgary, Alberta, would cruise past Tyler Edie of Red Deer, Alberta, and Phillip Tourangeau of Edmonton, Alberta. Montal jumped to a quick 3-0 lead with a break and run and then two early 9-balls before Nick Kruger, the returning tournament champion, got a trip to the table. Kruger, who is from

Penticton B.C. was never able to get into stroke, losing 9-3. The win gave Montal a rematch with Stan Tourangeau in the championship match. Tourangeau got started with a 3-0 jump on Montal and extended his lead 63. Montal settled in and rallied back to even the score 6-6 but cooled off as Tourangeau took over the tempo and coasted to a 9-7 win. The Tourangeaus replaced the Gillilands in the match of “brotherly love.” Phillip, the younger brother of Stan, lost the match 9-2. Phillip made the best comeback performance of the tournament, winning his next seven matches in the loser’s bracket, finishing in fourth place in his loss to Montal. The Gillilands did not meet in this year’s tournament. The top U.S. finishers were Justin Lilje of Portland, Oregon and Pete Quande of Helena, Montana.

Sheila Moss was the only female competitor, but did not place. McQ’s nine-ball open is a race to nine on both sides of the tournament board and is played on Brunswick Gold Crowns tables with red circle cue balls. The entry fee is $60 for a total tournament purse of $3,150. The tournament was sponsored by Budweiser.

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Break down of prize money pay out 1st $1050 Stan Tourangeau 2nd $700 Edwin Montal 3rd $500 Nick Kruger 4th $300 Phillip Tourangeau 5-6 $200 Brady Gollan, Tyler Edie 7-8 $100 Justin Lilje, Pete Quande You can see the video results of this tournament on www.otbntv.com

October 2007

Billiard Directory Index Places P eople Play People

Alexander’s Phoenix, AZ 17 Billiard Palacade San Francisco, CA 12 Billiards Plus Vancouver, WA 29 Black Star Tacoma, WA 28 Broken Rack Emeryville, CA 13 Cadillac Island Longview, WA 34 California Billiard Club Mtn View, CA 9,19 Carom Club Albuquerque, NM 14 Cat’s Paw Bozeman, MT 15 Cattlemen’s Casino Kalispell, MT 22 Classic Billiards Portland, OR 10 Cue Ball, The Salem, OR 19 Cue’s Billiards Portland, OR 31 Daverthumps Lynnwood, WA 6 Dr Cue Billiards Shoreline, WA 25 Eagles Club #326 Bozeman, MT 7 Eight Ball In Great Falls, MT 36 Falls Club Post Falls, ID 23 Family Billiards San Francisco, CA 30 Farmhouse Portland, OR 29 Full Splice Tacoma, WA 20 Good Time Ernies Burien, WA 28 Halftime Bar & Grill Vancouver, WA 29 Hard Times Billiards Sacramento, CA 18 Holiday Classic Bozeman, MT 3 Hub Bar Belgrade, MT 7 Hwy 26 Sports Bar Boring, OR 28 Jake’s Bar & Grill Salem, OR 6 Jake’s Old Inn Snohomish, WA 29 Jillians Seattle, WA 12 Jointed Cue Sacramento, CA 17 K C Midway Oregon City, OR 23 Kings Korner Casino Billings, MT 27 Latitude 84 Tacoma, WA 8 Lil’ Big Foot Spokane, WA 4 Log Cabin Bar Sumner, WA 28 Longhorn Saloon Lakewood, WA 12 Maggie O’Tooles Lakewood, WA 29 Maguffy’s Pub Beaverton/Hillsboro, OR 29 McCorry’s Woodenville, WA 4 McQ’s Billiards Spokane, WA 29 Main Street Billiards Tucson, AZ 15 Mike’s Place Renton, WA 29 Molly Brown Bozeman, MT 13

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Mr Ed’s Saloon Butte, MT Mustard Seed Bellevue, WA New Grove Everett, WA Nifty’s Puyallup, WA NiteHawk Portland, OR Northern Lights Rugby, ND Northern Lounge Glendale, AZ Oasis Bar Pocatello, ID P C’s Pub Everett, WA Ranger Lounge Sidney, MT Rodder’s Oregon City, OR Sam’s Billiards Portland, OR Sands Reno Open Reno, NV Schooners Lakewood, WA Shanahan’s Vancouver, WA Sharkey’s Pool & Brew Salem, OR Shooters Challenge Great Falls, MT Skyland Pub Troutdale, OR Spot Bar & Grill Vancouver, WA Stars Pub & Grill Federal Way, WA Tall Timbers Federal Way, WA Time Out Alehouse Federal Way, WA Uncle Jack’s Lynnwood, WA Wichita Milwaukie, OR

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A misunderstanding or an out and out flimflam, you judge. As told to me by another pool player. He went to a tournament some 175 miles away. It was a state championship but only had 15 players in his division. He was on the one loss side waiting for a match and was shooting on a pool table that wasn’t being used in the tournament. Just banging balls around, he said, trying to loosen up for his next match. A person walked up to him and asked, “Do you want to shoot some pool?” He said “Yes”. They didn’t lag or flip a coin for break. The other player just put the quarters in and racked the balls. He told me he went for shots that he wouldn’t normally go for, tried to do some break outs and other shots to practice. The other player was not very friendly, never shook his hand or introduced himself. This of course is not uncommon because it’s easier to beat someone when you don’t know them or like them. Being friendly can throw your game off. Having said this, the first pool player who thought this was practice was at first surprised when his practicing opponent said, “The match is over. I win 5-zip.” The first pool player said, “We weren’t playing a match, this was practice. Nobody called a match, no one told me.” He went to the tournament director and told him the story. He said the tournament director told him he couldn’t change the outcome because the other player said the exact opposite. What would you do? How would you have handled this situation? And should the tournament director take some responsibility? Of course, the first player could have just got beat badly or he could have got flimflammed. You know a con job. For your opinion email: otbnews@aol.com There may not be enough information to judge this but send in your stories if you have had something similar happen to you.

October 2007

Dr Cue Classic “Artistic” Cup Doctor of Billiardology, WPA World Artistic Pool Champion, ESPN and World Masters Trick Shot Champion, North American Professional Trick & Fancy Shot Champion

Tom “Dr Cue” Rossman, a World Champion contributes his monthly artistic pool shot challenges taken from the DR. CUE CLASSIC "ARTISTIC POOL" TOUR 2008 SHOT / CHALLENGE PROGRAM. The Dr Cue Classic “Artistic” Cup will be held January 5-7, 2008 at the Tom “Dr Cue” Rossman Executive Inn in Louisville, KY. The shots presented in his column will be part of the disciplines that the participants in this event will attempt to make. The Artistic Cup has a guaranteed prize fund of over $20,000 with $5,000 going to first place. The field will be open to 48 players of both Open A and Open B catagories (pro, amateur, junior). Full information and the complete shot program is available online at www.artisticpool.org and www.professorqball.com. For more information please send your request to: Tom "Dr. Cue" and Marty "Ms. Cue" Rossman "Dr. Cue" Classic Artistic Pool Tour Directors Email Options: dr_cue_and_ms_cue@yahoo.com drcue@artisticpool.org Phone Options: 765.795.4968 (Business) 765.760.7665 (Cell)

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October 2007

Scott Chandler Wins Cadillac

Eagles #326 Mixed Scotch Doubles

Loreen Carey and Leland Flint Allen Hanson, Scott Chandler, Rocky Baird By Mike Jensen

The Cadillac Island Casino hosted a B and below 8-Ball Tournament in August. Cadillac Island continues to provide a monthly $1000.00 guaranteed added tournament for Northwest Pool Players. Scott fought his way to the championship undefeated with wins over Britt Merson, Bill Coats, Pete Gates, Allen Hanson, and twice over Rocky Baird. Rocky Baird took second place with wins over L.T., Sean Stevenson, Stan Alameda, Vincent Mellott, and Allen Hanson, to face Scott for the finals. Allen Hanson finished a strong third place with wins over Gary Bragg, Kelly Smith, Jun, Dan Rodriguez, and Vincent Mellott. Thank you to all the players for coming. The Cadillac Island is going to have a handicap 9-Ball October 13th and 14th, with the handicap format, AA players will race to eleven, A players will go to nine, B+ go to eight, B go to seven, and C go to five. All Ladies will be rated as B or below. Come on down and enjoy the fun.

By: Dick Jones, Events Coordinator/Manager

This tournament was played Saturday September 22, 2007 at the Eagles Club #326, Downtown Bozeman, Montana. What a great turn out we had. Twenty-six teams came to the Eagles Club to play a little pool. 1st $220 Loreen Carey/Leland Flint Manhattan/Three Forks 2nd $165 Steve Spritzer/Carol Filson Bozeman 3rd $110 Dan Chapman/Teresa Johnson Gardiner 4th $65 Vaughn Everly/Cathy Hellwitz Belgrade/Helena 5/6 $30 Mike Wright/Susie McRae Bozeman Dan Reeves/Carleen Hughes Bozeman/Three Forks To all you pool players out there, thank you for supporting our tournaments. You can see the video results of this tournament on www.otbntv.com

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October 2007

Almost Stopping By: Bob Jewett of the SFBA

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San Francisco Billiard Academy www.sfbilliards.com In several previous columns, I’ve urged you to go beyond area position — that’s where you get more or less on the right side of the next shot — to something closer to pin-point position. This might be putting the cue ball exactly on the cushion for a shot along the cushion or setting up for a perfectly straight shot on the next ball for an easy stop shot. My main point is that if you never try for a precise spot, you are unlikely to learn how to get there. This month’s drill has you do stop Bob Jewett shots and the family of shots that are nearly stop shots. The first case is shown in Shot A. The goal is to make the object ball and leave the cue ball completely motionless after it hits the object ball. (This leaves the cue ball overlapping the ghost or phantom cue ball.) Mark the exact spot to leave the cue ball with chalk or a paper reinforcement donut so you can see how well you did after the shot. The hard version of the drill requires you to make the cue ball overlap the mark; the easy version just requires you to not move the cue ball so far that a ball could be spotted on that goal spot. Play this as a progressive drill, so that each time you fail to meet the shot requirements, you make the next shot a little easier, and if you do meet the requirements, you increase the difficulty by moving the cue ball farther back. For the next part of the drill, use the setup

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in Shot B - that is, you want the cue ball to go forward exactly one ball from a perfect stop shot. The object ball is now farther from the pocket, both to make the shot harder and to force you to use a little more stroke for the following position shots. First, try to leave the cue ball in the position of the object ball - that is, you want the cue ball to go forward exactly one ball from a perfect stop shot. Start with the cue ball close and move it back progressively. I think the farther back the cue ball gets, the harder time you will have with the precise placement. A firm stroke through the center of the cue ball works very well for short shots, but as the travel to the object ball gets longer, you will need more draw. Next, try the same, but pull the cue ball back from the stop position by one ball diameter. This definitely needs a mark on the table as your goal. Depending on how long your interest lasts, try two balls forward and two balls back, then three, and so on. I think you will find that the stop shot is quite easy to do nearly perfectly a large fraction of the time, but the shots get much harder as the required movement changes. For extra credit, put a little angle on the shot and choose a point close-by but off to the side by a ball or two. Most of the time, the table will be open enough that you can get by with sloppy play, but some of the time the cue ball has to be controlled absolutely or you won’t have a shot. This drill will prepare you for those situations. In addition, if you improve to the point where you can put the cue ball within an inch or two of the desired spot, you will more often have the ideal position to get to the next ball, and all of your shots will be easier.

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October 2007

From The Work Bench

by: Pat Sheehan

California 6 x 12 Snooker Tables You might get bored with all the stories of 6x12 snooker tables but for some reason I have been exposed to a dozen of them in the past year. Not too many people in the USA working on tables have been exposed to them and the mechanics seem to do their best to destroy them. I was asked to go to So Cal to see if I could pull a couple of them from the trash heap and breathe life into them. The first in Chico and the second in Ventura. I like to draw the analogy that a pool table recovery on a smaller table like a 4x8 or 4 1/2 x9 is like mowing your front lawn but a big Bertha is like taking care of the back nine on a golf course. The table in Chico had been refinished by Royce, a very talented furniture manufacturer in the area. It was such a mess that the first pictures I saw of it, I wondered why Jim Anderson had picked this wreck but by the time I got to Chico the frame had become a thing of beauty and a joy to behold for ever. Bob the local billiard mechanic arrived and after getting the frame leveled and the missing frame members that I had made in my shop installed they put on the slate under my directions. Since my fingers that I fed to the Jointer were not completely healed I gladly stood back as the 400# plus pieces were put in place. Since the last person to take it apart had not marked the slate they had to do a little reshuffling but we did get a match. Terror filled my heart as I saw that each slate had carbon streaks running through them, but I had brought my slate hone with me and Royce had a disc sander. We flattened the slate and filled the cracks and streaks with super glue so it will be good for another 5 years. We leveled and re-leveled until the table was on the money. It was well into the second day and my feet were already tired from the 20 miles I walked around the monster. The first rule on working on a 6x12 is always have a helper. Herb the landscape architect for the Condos Jim is building in Tahiti and Matt the foreman on the project were there and my steps were shortened by 50%. 60 years ago I saw my first 6x12 because Dad used me as the gofer at the Portland Labor Center so I learned at an early age what a challange they could be. I always enjoy working on them because of the memories they bring back. Three days and the table was perfect except for the rubber. I was assured that the cushions were OK and had not prepared myself to fight that battle. I had to install cushions in Ventura so I was not sure I would

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October 2007

3RD WEEKEND RESULTS

Winner’s Circle

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for a total purse of $1,000. The tournament started at 1:00 pm and finished close to 11:00 pm. Billy Palmer to no one’s surprise took home the $400 first place prize, however it was no easy task. Tough player Jeff Gregory went through the winner’s side beating everyone including Billy to get to the hot seat. This resulted in a tough final match between Jeff and Billy. Although Billy was the eventual winner beating Jeff 2 straight matches, each match went to the hill game. Sunday’s 9-ball event featured twenty-five of Northern California’s top players vying for the $1025 purse. Play began at 1:00 pm. Tony Annigoni sailed through the bottom half of the bracket while Billy Palmer flew through the top. The hot seat was eventually went to Tony. Billy came back through the one loss side setting up the final match. Tony jumped out to a 4-0 lead when his scratch on a relatively easy 8-ball provided Billy with the break he needed. Billy stepped up his play and took advantage of this break resulting in a 4-4 tie. However the day belonged to Tony and he took the next 2 games and the tournament with a 6-4 victory. The next California Billiard Club 3rd of the month tournament will be Oct. 20th-21st. Video results of this tournament are on www.otbntv.com 9-BALL ONE POCKET 1st $400 Tony Annigoni 1st $400 Billy Palmer 2nd $250 Billy Palmer 2nd $250 Jeff Gregory 3rd $175 Amar Kang 3rd $150 George Michaels 4th $100 Larry Oyler 4th $100 Amar Kang 5-6 $50 Joe Gonzalez 5-6 $50 Dave Vincent Joey Gebron Eric Krause Hours: 11:30AM-2AM

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3rd Stop - The Broken Rack, Emeryville, California - September 22-23 The Broken Rack is a favorite local hangout for pool-playing enthusiasts. Housing sixteen Olhausen tables, the third WWR stop brought in fifteen women to test the new cloth. Among the fifteen were last year’s tour champion Jessie Killian and runner up (also a previous champion) Michelle Rakin. Traditionally, the tour has always held two-day events, so even with a small field, the tournament was stretched out to Sunday. On the winner’s side, Michelle heftily fought her way to the hot seat, having to beat Lisa D’Atri for it. From the one-loss side, however, the road was not so easy for Mary Rakin. After a 7-6 loss to Jessie first round, Mary won her next four matches and then lost to Helen Gaughran for fourth place. Helen was in a similar situation, having lost to Lisa D’Atri first round and then winning her next four to meet Mary. Helen met Lisa again on the one-loss side, but Name 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5-6

Helen Gaughran Michelle Rakin Lisa D’Atri Mary Rakin Jessie Killian Janna Sue Nelson

Michelle Rakin, Helen Gaughran

Helen put her foot down and owned the match 7-0. The final match was Michelle on the winner’s side and Helen on the loser’s. Helen pulled out some serious offensive shots and stunned on-lookers, defeating Michelle 7-4 in the first set. Being true double elimination, the two went at it again, but Michelle started

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missing some critical shots and leaving openings for Helen. In the end, Helen came out on top with another 7-4 victory. The next WWR stop will take place at Hard Times Billiards in Sacramento, California on October 13-14, 2007. Special thanks for the support of Broken Rack owners Wayne and Marilyn Boucher.

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October 2007

SHOTZE’S 8-BALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP from: Rose Wilson & Ford (Tournament Directors)

Shotze’s in Everett, WA, held its 7th Annual-Ball State Championship Tournament and it was a great one. Forty-nine men and eleven women from Japan, Canada, Oregon, Eastern Washington and the local areas came together to put their bid in to win this very difficult tournament. Glacier’s Bowling Lane owner Larry Miller helped sponsor this tournament by donating a $250 prize. His instructions were to find a way to give the money to an individual in the tournament that accomplished something that would be considered difficult to do. Ford and I made a decision that any individual who won their match with a score of 5 to 0 and had two 8ball breaks would receive this money. Neither of us really thought it would be done. Half way through the first round and already three 5 to 0 scores, but no 8-ball breaks being turned in, I thought the $250 was safe. How

(l to r) Stan Tourangeau, Dan Louie, Todd Marsh

wrong I was. Val Alvardo, a regular in our tournaments bested Dave Williams with a score of 5 to 0 and said he had two 8-ball breaks. I called Dave over and verified with him that it was true and then called Ford over and had them repeat it to Ford. Afterwards, Ford laid out $250 and we presented it to Val and I made this announcement to the rest of the players. What made this all work is that, even though a few people knew we had the $250 from Larry, no one but Ford and I knew what we were going to do with it. Shotze’s, Ford and I would really like to take this time to thank Larry for his contribution and we had a great time giving it away. We would also like to take this time to thank The Platis Law Firm, Billiards 911, ABC Billiards, and Family Game Store & Billiards for their sponsorship into this year’s tournament. It’s the sponsorships like this that make it all work for the players. Each tournament winner since the first gets his/her entry fee paid into the next year’s 8-ball tournament. Also, our Monday Night 9-ball league winner also gets his/her entry fee paid. Dan Louie, from last year, and Jim Conway, from Monday Night League, received their entry fees free and set out to show every one in the tournament that it was earned. Dan Louie’s matches were Andy Ruth (5-0), Shari Ross (5-0), Zack Masiba (5-2), a loss to Damian Pongpanik (0-6), Tim Tweedell (6-3), Randy Camatigue (6-5), Jim Conway (6-2), Chris Estrada (6-0), Todd Marsh (65) and then into the finals against Stan Tourangeau. It had been awhile since Stan had joined us at Shotze’s for one of our tournaments and it was great to have him back. His matches for the weekend were Josie Leroy (5-2), Chris Estrada (5-2), Jeff Jimenez (5-3), Sambo Huff (6-2), Jim Conway (6-1), Todd Marsh (6-2) and then waiting to see who was going to try to unseat him in the finals. Our finals have been one race for all the marbles for a very long time. This tournament was no different. Both Dan Louie and Stan Tourangeau had won this tournament before and once again, one of them was going to get their entry fee paid next year. Unfortunately, I had to leave before the 3rd place match started and was told I missed some great action. I just hate (Shotze’s 8-Ball continued on page 27)

October 2007

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SACRAMENTO, CA September’s Jamboree started with the One Pocket event and 28 strong players for another fine field. The $840 pot included the $280 added by Hard Times. One Pocket is owned by Billy Palmer in this part of the country, and Billy didn’t let anyone that was in attendance get disappointed with the results. When Billy is playing, the question is “Who’s going to finish 2nd?” Mr. Palmer went undefeated with victories over Roger Estelle, Patrick Rhea, Ron Lilly (7th), Bart Mahoney (4th) and Chris MacDonald (3rd) for the hot seat. Chris MacDonald won his matches on the winner’s side over Ross Webber, Jermaine Lazaga, Bob B., Tony Melindez (3rd) then lost to Billy Palmer in the hot seat match. Chris had to face Tony Melindez again in the finals of the one loss bracket to earn the trip to the tournament finals against Billy Palmer. This carried Mr. Palmer’s streak of Jamboree tournament wins to 5 in a row. Combined wins in One Pocket and 9 Ball earned Mr. Palmer true Champion status. Congratulations Billy on your excellent play. The 9 ball event attracted 52 players from all over northern California and Western Nevada. Hard Times added $500 to the $1300 from entry fees to make the total prize fund of $1800. Not bad for a one day event. Once again Billy Palmer went undefeated to win the hot seat match with wins over Jake, Chase Staggs, Chris Cass, Gilbert Arellano

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(9th), Jeff Gregory (5th) and Robert Aldana (3rd) for the hot seat win. Robert Aldana got to the hot seat match with wins over Ricky Smiley, Bill W., JJ Cain (13th), Marshall Williams (4th) before losing to Billy. Robert then went to the left side to wait for the final one loss match against the winner of the Roger Estelle and Marshall battle. Roger won a great Hill-Hill match and then went to the finals of the one loss bracket with another Hill-Hill match against Robert Aldana. The finals are true double elimination and this meant that Billy Palmer was the odds on favorite to win his 6th straight Jamboree event at Hard Times. Roger Estelle had other plans for Billy. Roger won the first set by jumping out to a 4-1 lead. Billy fights back to tie at 4-4. Mr. Estelle then finds an open table in the 9th rack and runs out, getting to the hill first. Roger then breaks and runs out taking the first set.

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The Diablo Valley Pool Women’s league has been running leagues since 1995. We are composed or women whose only goal is to play pool and be part of a competitive environment in preparation for a National tournament held in Las Vegas yearly. Not everyone chooses to go to the tournament however most of us choose to be part of an organized handicapped system which protects the new players heavily. Last year we were contacted by Laura and Pat. They wanted to find out about our women’s league. We welcomed them and placed them in a team composed of new players, under the lead of one of our experienced players. We currently have 63 women participating on a summer-fall session, in a total of 12 PAT AND LAURA IN FIRST CLINIC 2006 teams. Laura and Pat embraced the BCA rules, the tough competition from all players, the handicap system, the fact that they were our only senior members with lots of interest to learn but with limited knowledge of the game at the time. They were part of our first pool clinic taught by our recently deceased teacher Dave Piona. These two players are now on their second season. Their experience the first season showed us the being a Captain of new players takes particular skills including lots of patience and willingness to guide and explain as needed. These two players have improved LAURA tremendously; they attended the recent Safeties clinic offered by BCA certified instructor Larry Davis. They understand the handicap system and are taking advantage of it; they are learning the importance of safeties. More than anything they are having fun and look forward towards each Wednesday league night, even though typically they face mostly more experienced players. Cost of the Safeties clinic was $25 per player however participants only had to come up with $15 as DVPL paid for the rest from its expense account. A total of four players attended this clinic. When I asked the girls their thoughts about the safety clinic this was their

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There’s a new player in Portland and he turned a few heads at the 14-1 Tournament at Sam’s Billiards on September 2nd. Three weeks ago Damian Rebman moved from Santa Barbara to Portland. He was delighted to hear there is a Straight Pool Tournament in Portland, and when we saw him play we understood why. This young man can play. He had at least 4 runs of 19 or more, marching through the field of players undefeated, ending the day with a run a 29. Buzz Poleson was the only one to score more than half as many points as Damian, losing to him in the final match 50 to 28. He has a sweet stroke, a sharp eye, and excellent cue-ball control. We’ll be looking forward to watching him match up against Bob Zack, who didn’t participate in today’s tournament. The Labor Day weekend tournament only brought out 12 players, but the tournament went well. Next month’s first-Sunday-of-the-month tournament is October 7, which is also the registration deadline for the Straight Pool League at Sam’s Billiards. The League starts October 14. The $65 registration fee covers 9 weeks of free table time up to 7 PM daily. The League has a simple handicap system. All players with winning records finish in the money with the playoff tournament on December 15. Call Vinny Mellot at 503-572-9921 or Bill Bradford at 503-284-2992 for more information. The final results of the September 2nd tournament were as follows: 1st $60 Damian Rebman 2nd $45 Buzz Poleson 3rd $25 Chad Kurokawa 4th $15 Sam Rabito High Run: 29 - Damian Rebman

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Samm Diep (c) May 2007 I’ve recently noticed a strange phenomenon that I like to refer to as the “cool down” stroke. It is exactly as it sounds - the opposite of a warm up stroke. A cool down stroke is when a player’s cue is still stroking after they’ve already struck the ball and the shot is complete. In my observations, there are two different types of cool down strokes. The first is the classic runaway stroke. It’s as if their cue never stops moving. It’s out of control. Wait! Come back! It’s stroking before the hit, it strikes the ball, and it continues stroking afterwards. The fact that Samm Diep the player contacts the cue ball at all is just a circumstance of one extended warm up stroke. The other one is the checking stroke. This typically occurs after a missed or poorly stroked shot. Some players have really made this a part of their routine. They feel an immediate need to double check what they were doing. Typically, the expression on their face reads, “Like this? No. Like that.” I suppose in this case the cool down stroke could be a good learning tool. I guess the player that uses this is checking to see if their cool down stroke is the same as the actual stroke they just used. Are they checking their alignment? Are they simply trying to stay loose? I’m not quite sure. The biggest obstacle with the cool down stroke is that, at its truest form, just about in every instance that I’ve seen it used, it is so soon immediately following the ball contact that the player is unable to follow through fully. They are almost lassoing their stroke back instead of delivering a full acceleration through the cue ball. Do your strokes still count after you’ve already contacted the ball? Does what you do AFTER the shot change the outcome of the already completely shot? Stroke and keep stroking all you want, but once that ball has left your tip there is nothing you can do to change the results. I’ve never seen Johnny Archer or Karen Corr with any extra movement after they strike the cue ball. They are steady, concise, and deliberate, keeping the excess to a minimum. Therefore, instead of wasting the energy on stroking your cue afterwards, direct it towards all the essentials in properly executing the shot before and during. Direct it towards your pre-shot routine, your ball address, your stance, the contact point, your warm up strokes, and delivering a calculated shot. These are the things that affect the outcome of the shot, not the cool down strokes afterwards. Samm Diep, “Cherry Bomb” House Pro at Table Steaks East in Aurora, Colorado Author of “You Might Be A D Player If... (101 Classic Moves That All Pool Players Can Appreciate)” Visit: www.SammsPocket.com (fun & unique products for pool players) Also check out the New & Improved Tip Jar at: PoolTipJar.com

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In my last article I talked about certain mechanics being very helpful in the maintenance of good fundamentals, and good fundamentals being the certain properties than make for a good, consistent stroke. For review, I’ll identify the “fundamentals” once again. They are: Straight Alignment, Level Cue, Staying Down, and Following Through. Now let’s take a closer look at what I mean by straight alignment. (The Roger Long diagrams below assume that the player is right-handed, so just reverse everything if you are left-handed.) Diagram A depicts what instructional books and videos mean when they say that alignment should be “in one plane”. This is what you should want your alignment to look like if you could see yourself from an overhead view. It shows five points of alignment: the bridge hand, the chin (or dominant eye), the right shoulder, the right elbow, and the right hand. These should all be aligned together. The first four points should remain locked in place while the grip hand and lower arm execute the stroke. When this alignment technique is properly employed, it will provide the most accurate shot achievable because it eliminates all except the essential body movements; the grip hand will simply be pulled straight back, and then will be pushed straight forward. Diagram B shows a back view of the lower arm alignment. This is the arm position that you should use in conjunction with a pendulum stroke. If you line up everything; bridge hand, chin, right shoulder, right elbow, wrist, and hand, all in one vertical plane, all you will have to do is pull the stick straight back, and then let it go straight forward. Nothing moves except the forearm and hand. That is the simplest way to achieve a straight stroke. It should be easy to see that if the lower part of the arm is angled in towards the body, or out away from the body, while everything else is lined up and held in a vertical plane, then, during the stroke, the grip hand would have to swing in an arcing motion, causing the tip of the cue to waver from side to side. Next month we’ll look at a couple more mechanical practices that can help you develop better fundamentals.

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Mitch Ellerman Wins 5th Annual Arizona State Bar Box 9-Ball The tournament was co-sponsored by Diamond Billiard Products and Chuck PHOENIX, AZ Bobbitt from Visual Impressions. The Ellerman defeats Jose Gonzalez in State Championship tournament was State Championship finals at $1000.00 added. Mitch won $1945.00 Alexanders Sports Bar for first. Alexander’s Sports Bar was the The payouts of the tournament location of the most recent Arizona included entries, added money, and State Championship tournament. On four different side pots. As the finals September 8th & 9th, 2007, fifty-four of the tournament were starting, Dale players entered the 5th Annual Arizona Teague, of Dale Teague Custom State Bar Box 9-Ball Championship Cues, approached the tournament at Alexander’s. Mitch Ellerman, the desk with a cue valued at $1800.00. Arizona young gun who has been Dale instructed the tournament winning almost everything in sight director to give the cue to winner. recently, defeated Jose Gonzalez in The next Bar Box State the finals. The tournament was a Championship for 2007 will be the 3rd Mitch Ellerman, Jose Gonzalez, Ben Hrabina double elimination event with all Annual Arizona State Bar Box 10-Ball players racing to nine games on both Championships. This State sides of the bracket. Championship tournament will also be held at Alexander’s. The dates of Mitch ran through the field undefeated. The finals of the tournament was a this tournament are November 10th & 11th, 2007. 1st Mitch Ellerman $1945.00 Payouts include side pots one race final extended to thirteen games. Mitch first met up with and 2nd Jose Gonzalez $850.00 defeated Tony Confalone. In the second round Mitch defeated Pete Gresh 3rd Ben Hrabina $450.00 Sr. who was the only player to get on the hill against Mitch in the entire 4th Rudy Alameda $385.00 tournament. Mitch then defeated Mike Sandoval, Ron Merseal, and Tyson 5/6 Tyson Cole $175.00 Cole. 5/6 Ron Merseal $195.00 Next on the list was Ben Hrabina who Mitch defeated for the hot-seat. With 7/8 Evans Bishop $125.00 Mitch now sitting in hot-seat, the focus turned to the one-loss side of the 7/8 Adam King $125.00 bracket to see who would be Mitch’s opponent in the finals. On the one 9/12 Bobby Emmons $75.00 loss side, Jose Gonzalez was the one making the noise. Jose defeated 9/12 Tres Kane $75.00 Ron Merseal leaving Ron with a fifth place finish. Jose then defeated Rudy 9/12 Terry Osborne $75.00 Alameda forcing Rudy to settle for fourth. Jose bested Ben Hrabina leaving 9/12 Randy Pelton $75.00 Ben in third place. Jose’s run to the Championship then ended when Mitch Dale Teague presents cue to Mitch won the finals match 13-7. Video results of this tournament are on www.otbntv.com Article and photos courtesy of: www.azpoolscene.com

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Piona Memorial Tournament Video results of this tournament are on www.otbntv.com from: Tom Suarez, Tournament Director

SACRAMENTO, CA 64 Players came to the first annual Dave Piona Memorial Tournament. The entry was $50 plus $1500 added by Hard Times Billiards for a total prize fund of $4700. The Piona family received a total of $800 from the player’s donations and the BCAPL (Mark Griffin) 1st $1,300 Billy Palmer 2nd $800 Tony Annigoni 3rd $500 Robert Aldana 4th $380 James Williams 5-6 $260 Ray Zimmerman Dave Vincent 7/8 $200 George Michaels Chris MacDonald 9-12 $120 Harry Delpilar, Jeff Heath, Frank Nordmann, Rudy Jerez 13-16 $80 Ralph Daloin, Tommy Soria, Dan Russo, Billy Palmer John Henderson

Shooters Riverside Heats Up The 7th Annual Catherine Alden Memorial was held over Labor Day Weekend at Shooters September 1-3 in Riverside, California. The $75 entry and the $5,000 added guarantee drew a strong field of 94 players. This tournament lasted for three days and was one of the hottest weekends on record. The temperature was 112 degrees and that made for some difficult playing conditions.

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College Billiards A Great Player’s Room College Billiards a great player’s room is under new ownership. It is Located at 5303 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. This room has been one of the main ingredients in the local pool mix for more than 40 years. On July 1, 2007 College Billiards was purchased by Pedro Piedrabuena. He comes to town with lots of experience as the 2007 national three cushion champion. You will also find on his resume, manager of pool rooms in New York (with George Sansouci) and Los

has offered to teach without charge, everyone who has an interest in learning the game. Recent events at College Billiards featured a two day, three cushion contest that attracted 52 players. This match drew champions from as far East as New York, and as far South as Mexico City. The affair was held September 8th and 9th 2007. The next weekend 42 players competed in a $1000 Added nine ball competition. Sam Manaole, Pedro Piedrabuena (Owner), Ernesto Dominguez, Julian Smith (TD)

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October 2007

IN LOVING MEMORY OF: WILLIAM BUFFALO GOODWIN By: TR Olson

On December 6, 2006 the pool world suffered another great loss. William Buffalo Goodwin born February 25, 1958 passed away after a valiant fight with hepatitis and cancer. From 1997-1999 Billy put me on the road as a representative for his business, Buffalo Bill’s Billiards Supply. His support was a God sent to a struggling pool player like myself and thanks to him I was able to experience things I otherwise never would have. Playing 4-20 hours a day on his perfect Gold Crown didn’t hurt my pool game any either. I would personally like to make it known that pool was more than a business or a game to Billy, it was a passion that he lived and loved to share with anyone and everyone. From the way he would put his own interests aside to show someone how to shoot a jump shot, Buffalo Bill to the way he would stop everything that was going on in his world just to watch a good pool player in action. He and I shared this love so much that when we would go to Reno or someplace like that we would play pool a couple hours a day and watch matches up to 12 hours a day. Sounds crazy, huh? Well, it wasn’t one bit crazy to him and I; it was an undying passion for the game. He truly couldn’t get enough. A passion that very few others I have met shared with me to the extent he did. I remember one time in particular. It was a Friday night in Reno and

had gone to the all you can eat seafood buffet at the Atlantis. We were so stuffed when we came back to the Sands we supposedly had only one intention. Going and laying in our motel rooms and being miserable from the five pounds of fresh shrimp we had consumed, but Billy insisted we make a stop by the poolroom to see if there was any action, and there was. It was Harry Platis playing Ron Weisman one pocket for $2000 a set, if memory serves me correct. After laying back in the bleachers for about 5 or 6 hours watching the playing and barking, I asked Billy, “so what do you think” and he responded “I don’t think I’m ever gonna eat shrimp again.” In true Billy fashion we finally made it to the room, be it 5 or 6 hours later. Mind you being 5 or 6 hours late was actually like being on time for him. Goodwin That pretty much sums up Billy’s general outlook on life. All else can wait for pool, fishing, guns, friends, family, oh and last but not least “food.” Although Billy was a very knowledgeable player and spectator when it came to pool, he never had the chance to pursue pool the way he would of liked in his younger years. For many reasons, the most important of which were work and raising his four children: Tamara, William Jr “BJ”, Natalie, and Seth. Working to support them and himself consumed his prime years if you will, but he wouldn’t have had it any other way. When I asked him once why he backed me in pool the way he did, he told me “that he was getting to live his dream through me,” wow no pressure there. Again for those of you who didn’t know him personally you can start to get a sense of the type of man I am talking about here. He would rather share his dreams with someone as opposed to follow them alone. That is exactly what he did for the last almost ten years of his life is follow dreams, not only his, but those of all he came into contact with. One of the biggest dreams and dreamers that fulfilled the end of his life was his beautiful wife Amber. They had what many of us long for in life, love and dreams, they didn’t just have these things, they shared them in every way and lived both out to the fullest extent for the last 10 years or so. Having lost the love of my life almost two years ago my heart bleeds for Amber as she struggles through this very difficult time. However, I know that like my wife did for me, Billy empowered her both alive and in spirit, enabling her to handle this situation with the utmost of grace, notice I didn’t say ease. I know that with the strength he passed (Buffalo Bill continued on page 21)

October 2007

Terry Tucker Wins 8’s Only Round Robin

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Terry Tucker, T.D. Bull Vankerkwyk, Brandon Butler Article and photo courtesy of: AZPoolScene.com

Alexander’s held an 8’s only eight player Round Robin 9-Ball tournament on September 15th & 16th, 2007. The format called for all eight players to play each of the other seven players, once, in a race to nine games. The two players with the most match wins, of their seven matches played, then advanced to the finals. Winning the finals was worth $1100.00 and losing the finals (2nd place overall) was worth $500.00. All other six players, not in the finals, were shut out and received no prize money. The entry was $200.00 per player. Alexander’s invited the eight participants. Terry Tucker, with five match wins, and Brandon Butler, with six match wins, made the finals. Terry won the finals while Brandon settled for second place overall. The Field Match Wins Terry Tucker 5 $1100.00 Brandon Butler 6 $500.00 Todd Rowitz 4 Mike Howerton 4 Video results of this Hopell Ampongan 3 tournament are on Bill Owings 3 www.otbntv.com George Rowe 2 Susan Williams 1 Terry Tucker and Brandon Butler made the finals. Terry defeated Brandon, in the finals, to capture 1st place and $1100.00.

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on to her she will get through this. This is yet another testament to all that he believed in. He was above all in life a true friend and an enthusiastic teacher. A teacher of many things, not just things like pool, but a teacher of life, love, and friendship. For those who knew Billy you can really appreciate this story and for those of you who didn’t I just ask you to imagine how funny this was. Billy had bought tickets for him, Amber, and myself to go see Eric Clapton in Calgary. We took off in his beautiful SS Impala, with Amber looking stunning as always sitting in the back seat and him and I, both cracking the scales at least 300. For those of you who know us that is not the funny part so give it a rest. And as always he was in full garb with long hair in pony tail, gold rings on every finger, and of course he was wearing one of his hundred or so Harley-Davidson t-shirts and black jeans. When we got to the border and the guard started asking us questions, can’t blame him cause I myself would have to say we looked, well for lack of a better word, a bit Mafioso if you will. After the usual “where are you going” and “how long are you staying,” the guard asked Billy how much cash we had on us. He responded, “ I don’t know $5000 give or take.” As you might guess that bought us a trip (Buffalo Bill continued on page 23)

2007 VNEA Sportswomen’s Champions: Eagles 4 Susie McRae, Christine MacDonald, Carrie Miller, Becka Larkin

The ladies of the Eagles 4 Team placed second in the tournament to win a trip to Las Vegas for the VNEA Nationals, so they paid their own entry and expenses for the chance to compete. They were out of the national tournament after three rounds but decided to stay and play in the Sportswomen’s Team Championships. Their team spirit and desire to play their best was rewarded when they took first place. Eagles 4 is part of the Women’s League of Rocky Mountain Gaming from Bozeman, Montana. We congratulate these fine Sportswomen on their victory. A video interview with team members is on www.otbntv.com

October 2007

League N e ws Ne BCA-NORTHWEST PLAYER’S: By: Cindy Doty (League Operator)

The 8ball Sessions of the NPL are starting very soon....Those interested in playing in the Best Regional Event in the Northwest..need to qualify out of some of the divisions that are located thru-out Washington and Oregon....You must play at least 8 wks to qualify for this event..which has many different divisions ...something for everyone....Masters, Open A and B Novice..Scotch ...seniors...womens and mens... Contact any of these people if you interested in playing in that area....The Northwest Player’s League has a membership of almost 400 people at this time....It will increase for 8ball...Contact Cindy Doty 360-577-0098 or any of the people listed.... Cindy Doty 360-577-0098- Cadillac Ranch- Longview Nov 5th- 4 person team 7:00 start Joe and Kay Rubens - 360-892-0250 - 2 sessions starting in Vancouver 4 person team -Nov. 7th - (Traveling) Scotch Doubles at: The Lair - Nov 4th Matt Bryan - 971-563-9279 - The Club Underground-Portland 3 person team - start..Nov 11th Mike and Linda Knight 541-389-1093 Bend (Traveling) start Oct. 30th Mike and Kari Stevens 503-632-4189 KC’s Miway in Oregon City..start Sept 27th... Pam Desmarais 509-469-0354 Yakima started: Sept.24th Glenn Trusty - 503-791-0319 Ilwaco-Long Beach contact him for info... We hope to hear from you soon...Those of you that are going to the 9 ball event in Lincoln City....GOOD LUCK AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN!!!!!

UP A Players Announced UPA

United States Professional Poolplayers Association, Phoenix, Arizona Announces 2007 World Pool Championship Participants PHOENIX, AZ – The United States Professional Poolplayers Association (the “UPA”) has announced the list of Touring Professionals that will be representing the U.S. at the 2007 World Pool Championship at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City Philippines on November 3-11, 2007. The following list is of the U.S. Invites followed by their means of qualification: Corey Deuel (Canton, OH) Top 12 UPA Rankings Johnny Archer (Atlanta, GA) Top 12 UPA Rankings Mike Davis (Beltsville, MD) Top 12 UPA Rankings Rodney Morris (Houston, TX) Top 12 UPA Rankings Rob Saez (Springhill, FL) Top 12 UPA Rankings Shawn Putnam (Canton, OH) Top 12 UPA Rankings Ronnie Wiseman (Detroit, MI) Top 12 UPA Rankings Charlie Bryant (Houston, TX) Top 12 UPA Rankings John Schmidt (Mobile, AL) Top 12 UPA Rankings Charlie Williams (Orlando, FL) Top 12 UPA Rankings Troy Frank (Melbourne, FL) Top 12 UPA Rankings Shane Van Boening (Sioux Falls, SD) Top 12 UPA Rankings Earl Strickland (Greenville,SC) Former World Champion Jeremy Jones (Houston,TX) Former U.S. Mosconi Cup Tony Robles (Bronx, NY) Former U.S. Mosconi Cup North American Players can qualify for World Championship events by attaining top ranking on the UPA Tour. Also every UPA Tour Stop 1st & 2nd place finishers are automatically invited to the World Championships for both National and International players. Congratulations to all of these gentlemen and best of luck in the championships! If you would like to learn more about the organization, our website is located at www.upatour.com or to contact us directly with questions, please call (480) 353-6747 or email info@upatour.com

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League N e ws Ne Sam’s Straight Pool League Sunday, October 7th is the first Sunday of the month 14-1 Tournament at Sam’s Billiards and the deadline for entering the fall Straight Pool League. The October 7th tournament starts at 11 AM, with open tables for participants from 10 AM. The entry fee is $12 for the tournament. The top four players will be in the money. The October tournament usually has a pretty good turn out. I hope you’ll be able to join us. The Straight Pool League entry deadline is also October 7. The League fee is $65 for new participants, and $60 for continuing members. The fee covers table time at Sam’s for 9 weeks up to 7 PM every day of the week, plus cash back to all players with winning records. Participants will be issued a member card to show for free table time. First place will win well over $100. Unlike the monthly tournaments, the League has adjustable handicaps. Players start by going to 50 points on their first match. Every win increases the goal for the next match by 5 points. Every loss lowers the goal by 5 points. The goal from the end of the previous season’s League carries to the beginning of the next. We’re expecting over 16 players. Cash and checks for League memberships will be accepted through October 7th. League play starts October 14 with a play-off tournament for those with winning records on December 15. Thanks, everyone, for keeping the interest in straight pool alive in the Northwest!

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inside to answer even more questions and long story short Eric Clapton had to go on with out us that night. Although Billy was an accomplished Chef, pool player, glass blower, fly tier and fisherman, businessman, well let’s just put it this way he was accomplished at whatever he put his mind to. Nowhere in those things did he find his true sense of pride. His true pride and sense of accomplishment came from being a father, a lover, and a friend like no other. And just being these things wasn’t enough for him he liked to share and teach these qualities to all that would listen. I know I personally took many bits of wisdom away from my time with him and I think all that truly knew him could testify to the same. I have also been informed that Billy’s 19-year-old son “BJ” is a spitting image of his dad as far as his style around the pool table. If there were one thing Billy would have liked to pass on to his children it would have been just that, STYLE. After all he was a man of impeccable class and style. All of Billy’s friends, family, and pool colleagues would like to invite you to a spectacular weekend of pool being held in his honor. There will be a $5000 added 8-ball men’s events, a $2500 added women’s event and a Calcutta and early bird tourney held November 9, 10, 11 at the 8-Ball Inn in Great Falls, MT. The weekend will kick off on Friday the 9th with the Calcutta and mini tourney starting at around 7 PM, followed by a full weekend of pool. I feel truly honored to have been asked by Amber to write this article and hope you can all attend this great weekend of pool. See ad back cover

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League N e ws Ne San Gabriel Valley APA GREETINGS We are currently wrapping up the Summer Session for the 2008 league year. It has been one of our most exciting finishes in quite awhile with tight races in all divisions. The first round of 8 ball has been played and the final rounds are scheduled for next week. 9 Ball playoffs are set to start this upcoming week. We would like to thank you all for your participation this past session and wish those of you involved with current playoffs the best of luck! For the rest of you, The Fall Session will be starting in a few weeks. We hope you all have a great session. SESSION START DATE Due to several factors this past session, 8 ball and 9 ball schedules were displaced by 1 week. We will be attempting to sync all divisions this upcoming session. Official start date for 8 Ball Tuesday divisions will be October 16th, Wednesday division on October 17th, and 9 Ball Thursday division on October 18th. Please make a note of this change and schedules will be up by Sunday, October 14th. Captains or cocaptains will be notified where they’re first match will be and preliminary schedules will be included in your first week’s score sheets. NEW TEAMS We welcome the following new host locations to the league. Jaime’s Sports Bar (Monrovia) Referee’s Sports Bar (Glendora) 5150 Bar and Lounge (City of Industry) For information please contact our league office at 626-285-2455 or via email at apa@onthesnap.com

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Jeanette Lee Wins Empress Cup Article and photos courtesy of: Dragon Promotions

Chun Cheon, Korea- Jeanette Lee went undefeated to become the 2nd Annual Empress Cup Champion. The Empress Cup drew record breaking TV ratings last year in Korea and even pushed #1 rated sport baseball back in its live broadcast. The Dragon Promotions produced event comprised of 6 of some of the world's most talented and beautiful ladies players in a round robin format. This year's players were Shanelle Loraine of Guam, Isabelle Krafczyk of Germany, Ga Young Kim of The Lovely Stars of the events Korea, Yu Ram Cha of Korea, Miyuki Sakai of Japan, and Jeanette Lee of USA. The event was sponsored by the city of Chun Cheon in conjunction with their annual sports festival which included competitions in skating, roller blading, bass fishing, and break dancing. The billiards event was the main attraction on center stage and was aired live for 4 hour broadcast on MBC ESPN, Korea's #1 network. Isabelle Krafczyk won her first international TV debut by defeating Shanelle Loraine in the first match. Next Ga Young Kim looked on her way to dominate Japan's Sakai but missed a very easy routine 9-Ball to win the match 3-0. Instead Sakai mounted a great comeback at the cost of Kim's error and won 3-2. Next Koean Womens Champion Yu Ram Cha shut out Krafczyk 3-0 and then Jeanette Lee defeated Sakai 3-1. Cha clinched her finals berth by crushing Loraine her next match and Kim needed to defeat Lee 31 to force a tie breaker but could not overcome the Black Widow and lost 3-1. The players were placed in two groups and the finals would pit the top finisher in each group against each other. Lee crushed Cha in a whitewash in 2006 Empress Cup. So Cha and Lee would face each other in a rematch of last year's Empress Cup round robin match, except this time this would be for the title. Despite Cha making a superb out in the first game whicj included two difficult bank shots, Lee won the first set 2-1. The second set was won by Cha 2-0 after Lee made a terrific thin cut shot on the 9-ball only to have the cueball go two rails for a Jeanette Pleased the crowds and herself with the win scratch. Lee and Cha one set each. This would push the finals to a sudden death 1 game match. Cha won the lag and had an opportunity to run out but stymied herself on the 5 ball and opted for a safety. Lee came to the table hooked but went for a masse instead of a jump shot. She curved the cueball perfectly to pocket the 5-Balll length of the table and then shot a nervy long straight 6-ball and finished off the 7,8,and 9-ball perfectly with a concluding fist pump announcing her victory. "It feels good to win a 9-Ball event here finally. It's a good start to this week's competitions." said Lee. Lee can now add the Empress Cup 9-Ball title alongside her Queen of Carom and Women's Trickshot Challenge wins. In Korea Lee has now won in 3 disciplines in 3-Cushion, Artistic Pool, and 9-Ball. The Empress Cup was also supported by billiard industry sponsors Brunswick Billiards and Predator Cues. Video results of this tournament are on www.otbntv.com

October 2007

Atwell Takes The Club from: Phillip E. Dunckel

Okanogan, Washington September 15-16, 2007 We had 19 players for the tournament this past weekend. Top woman was split between Diane Stensgar of Omak and Geneva Joseph of Okanogan ($20.00 each). 1st $404 Glenn Atwell 2nd $303 Dez Barry 3rd $202 Jack Ramsey 4th $101 Nick Krueger

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China Takes World Cup in Thriller! THE FINAL CHINA 11 - 10 FINLAND CHINA ARE the 2007 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool champions after holding off a marvelous comeback from Finland at the Outland Nightclub in Rotterdam. It was a fantastic victory for Li He-wen and Fu Jian-bo and they can look forward to receiving all the plaudits when they return to their home country. 11-10 was the final score but at 10-6 up and breaking for the match, a Chinese victory seemed a certainty but a combination of nerves and some terrific Finnish heart took the game into a thrilling final Team China rack. Immonen broke and got a ball down and there was potential for Juva to make a 1-9 combination. The deliberation took for ages as the Finnish pair of Immonen and Markus Juva sized up their options and in the end Juva took it on but the 1 ball didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even connect with the 9 and it ran up table. However, it left a 1-6 combination on and China made it to regain control of the table. The question was whether their nerves would hold up and they slowly inched their way towards the title. Fu Jian-bo pocketed the 9-ball to spark scenes of joyous celebration as China were the World Cup winners. The Chinese players pocket $30,000 each while Finland can console themselves with a $15,000 pay day each. Earlier, Fu missed a shot to win the Cup with the score at 10-8 before Li then nervously scratched in the next when China were two shots from glory as Finland forced only the third hill-hill match of the tournament. China had beaten South Africa, France, Philippines and Japan on their way to the final, while Finland defeated Qatar, England, Switzerland and Canada. In the semi-final, Finland had used the soft-break and positioned the cue

ball in exactly the same position on their way to a 9-0 victory. However, this tactic was not as effective in the final as Finland, who won the lag, saw a dry break to give China an early opportunity. They appeared to have wasted their chance as the Finnish duo of Immonen and Juva were back at the table, although Immonen lost position going from the 8-ball to the 9-ball and Juva missed the subsequent 9-ball. Video results of this China sunk the same ball for 1-0 but then tournament are on recorded a dry break of their own, the first www.otbntv.com time in this tournament where there had been two successive dry breaks. But they still won the rack, thanks to a 3-9 combination from Fu Jian-bo. Amazingly, there was then another dry break from China, the third in a row. Juva failed with an attempt at the 6-ball but Fu Jian-bo then was not successful with an effort at the 7-ball, the 23rd time the 7-ball had been missed in the tournament, and Finland made it 1-2. In the fourth, Immonen missed with his shot to kick off the rail and connect with the 1-ball and that proved costly as China made it 3-1. It was soon back to a one-rack gap as Fu could not down the 1-ball and a long bank from Immonen helped it become 2-3. Finland had broke and run out five times in the semi-final and did for the first time in this match to tie the score at 3-3. Yet another dry break, the fourth in seven racks, brought Finland back in action but Juva gifted the rack to China when he scratched as the score was now 4-3. It was level again after Fu produced a gaff on the green 6. China regained the lead after a crucial miss from Juva on the 1ball following yet another dry break as Finland were unable to reproduce the success from the break they had in the semi-finals. For the first time since the early stages of the match, China moved two ahead at 6-4 before another dry break in the 11th from China and it was 6-5. The 12th was an error-filled rack as Juva laid a tight safety and Fu was miles away from connecting with his desired target, but Immonen later lost position and (World Cup continued on page 27)

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Kim Wins Women's Ultimate Trickshot Challenge Article and photos courtesy of: Dragon Promotions

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Kwang Ju, Korea- Dragon making 2 stripes frozen to the cueball Promotions once again organized and 8-Ball in the middle and making The 2nd Annual Women's Ultimate all the balls except the 8-Ball. She Trickshot Challenge which hosted 6 succeeded in making the shot but the top women from around the world. other players were stymied and Kim This event was the first ever artistic and Sakai both failed. Kim attempted competition set in Korea and one of a draw masse shot but failed and the few in Asia. Last year's champion none of the other players could make Jeanette Lee came back to defend it as well. Sakai made a jump 3rail her title but was facing new kick shot and Kim succeeded and challengers this year. Loraine did not. This forced a 3-way Jeung Heung Gold Resort and Spa tie and sudden death. Loraine made hosted the event in its magnificent a frozen cueball/8-Ball bank shot that facilities. The event was broadcasted again puzzled Kim and Sakai and live on MBC ESPN for 3 hours and became the first to advance to semisponsored by the resort as well as finals. Sakai missed her chance with Kim Controlled the Finals after a near loss in the round robin Brunswick Billiards and Predator a cueball off the rail first jump shot Cues. that Kim made on her 2nd attempt to In Group A were Isabelle Krafczyk of Germany, Yu Ram Cha of Korea, and advance. Loraine first seed and Kim second seed. defending champion Jeanette Lee of USA. Players performed a trickshot The first semi-finals featured Lee vs Kim. Both players went back and of their choice and then the other players had to duplicate the shot in 2 forth but Kim defeated Lee with a great masse shot looping around 6 balls. attempts. The top two players with the best scores in the first round would Lee came close but advance to the semi-finals. Lee succeeded with a shot shooting ball out of could not match the the rack with Cha and Krafcazyk failing to duplicate. Cha's shot was a shot. Kim to the finals. timing shot but she failed to make it although Lee and Krafczk went on to Next underdog Loraine duplicate. Krafczyk made her shot which consisted of a 2 bank combo matched Krafczyks 5 which all the players made and gave her the second seed spot and Lee balls in one draw shot the first seed to the semi-finals with a perfect 3-0 score. on her second attempt Group B featured Shanelle Loraine of Guam, Miyuki Sakai of Japan, and and beat Krafczyk with Ga Young Kim of Korea. Loraine began the round with a 8-Ball push shot a double hit follow through combo shot to adance to the finals. The finals pitted Kim against surprise finalist Loraine. Kim started with a one handed Loraine Surprised Fans and Herself jump shot which she made on her first attempt. Loraine made a great effort jumping over the ball but missing. Loraine attempted a couple of low percentage tricks while Kim seemed confident in her choices. At the end Kim won the match 3-0 to be crowned this year's Women's Ultimate Trickshot Champion.

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that. Dan Louie ended up winning the match with a final score of (7-4). Congratulations. With eleven women in the tournament it wasn’t any wonder one of them made it into the money brackets. This year, it was Kyoko Sone from Japan who had the honors of becoming only the second woman to ever cash in our open tournaments. High Woman went to Andrea Wilson, who herself, was only one match away from getting into the cash brackets. Congratulations to you both. The finishers this year are: 1st $1,000 Dan Louie 2nd $615 Stan Tourangeau 3rd $400 Todd Marsh 4th $300 Chris Estrada 5-6 $250 Damian Pongpanik & Jim Conway 7-8 $200 Sambo Huff & Randy Camanteague 9-12 $150 Phil Wilson, Naoki Wakimoto, Larry Wilson & Tim Tweedell 13-16 $100 Naohiro Janabata, Jim Lull, Kyoko Sone, & Tim Desmarais High Woman: $100 - Andrea Wilson Thank you all from Shotze’s, Ford and I for joining us this year and hopefully see you again next year. Our next big tournament will be in May for our 9-ball tournament and it will be our 13th Memorial Day Weekend Tournament. Hope to see some of you in Lincoln City in October.

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World Cup (continued from page 25) the lead was back at two with it being 7-5. China ran through the next rack and at 8-5 had the biggest advantage than at any other stage of the match. But they were still another three away from the title. Both sides had used soft breaks in this match but Fu opted for power in the 14th and it seemed the right decision as the 1-ball disappeared with a straightforward shot on the 2-ball. Within seconds it was 9-5 as China had now stamped their authority on the match with Finland desperate for another chance. There had only been ten dry breaks in the previous 30 matches but now China produced the sixth in only 15 racks during the final. Finland did the rest and it was now 6-9 to China. After another dry break, the seventh in 16 racks, the frustration was showing as Immonen slammed his fist down on the table after he left his partner with no shot on the 2. China moved to the hill and were now one potential shot away from the victory. But, for the eighth time in this encounter, no balls went down on the break shot as Finland were clinging on but the thinnest of margins. Finland were thrown a tournament lifeline as Li, aiming to make the 2 into the right side pocket, watched in horror as the cue ball vanished into the top left pocket. That gave Finland ball-in-hand and Juva held his nerve with a fine long-range pot the 9-ball for 10-7. The Finnish pair had been successful in the semi-final with the soft break but Juva now went for power and got an instant reward for three off the break and his team ran out in one of the fastest racks of the final for 10-8. Despite hitting the cue ball hard in the next, Finland had no luck and the ninth dry break of the match came at the worst moment for the Europeans. The safety shot was not good enough and China moved through the balls and Fu Jian-bo had an attempt to win the World Cup. He tried to roll the 9ball down the right rail but the ball rattled in the jaws of the bottom right pocket but did not drop. Juva showed nerves of steel by sinking the 9-ball but were China going to regret that crucial error? In a hugely dramatic final, Juva then scratched off the break to give China ball-in-hand and again in sight of victory. Li He-wen pocketed the 8-ball but in an unbelievable error the cue ball ended up in the right centre pocket. Juva again disposed of the 9-ball and it was hill-hill for only the third time in the tournament. However it was not be for the Finns as Team China sealed a magnificent week as they became PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool Champions.

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WEEKLY POOL TOURNAMENTS LOCA TION PHONE EVENT / RULES ENTR Y ADDED LOCATION ENTRY New Grove (425) 438-8449 8-Ball Ladies $12 $200 Guar $5 100% ($100 max) Tall Timbers (253) 952-2302 8-Ball Open Call Pocket Classic Island (509) 460-7203 9-Ball Open $5+$2 g.f. $200 w/20 Maggie O’Toole’s (253) 584-3278 9-Ball “B” Only $5 100% J R’s Steakhouse & Bar (360) 658-7747 8-Ball B & below $5 100% Summit Pub (253) 536-1588 8-Ball $5 50% Cues-N-Brews (360) 855-2263 8-Ball - Limit 32 $5 $50 Jake’s Old Inn (360) 568-7835 Money Shoot Qualifier $5 50% McQ’s (509) 891-8357 9 Ball - Texas Express $5+$2 g.f. $50 min. Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 9-Ball $5+$3 g.f. Halftime (360) 694-3114 8-Ball Open-Limit first 24 $5 $$$ Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 8 Ball - Ladies Only $3 $2/player P C Pub (425) 258-9465 9-Ball $5 100% Longhorn Saloon (253) 581-2580 8-Ball $5 Pays 75% field Dr Cues (206) 365-1187 9-Ball Limit 32 $10 Break Pot 7th Rail (509) 325-7751 “Torture” Tournament $1 $20 McQ’s (509) 891-8357 9 Ball - Texas Express $5+$2 g.f. $50 min. Log Cabin (253) 863-2905 9-Ball Vegas Rules $5 Matching Cadillac Island (360) 957-0065 8-Ball Open $5+$1 Matching J R Phinickey’s (360) 794-6026 8-Ball Vegas Rules $5 100% Mike’s Place (425) 255-9213 8 Ball $5 100% w/16 Jillian’s (206) 223-0300 9-Ball $7 100% Sharkey’s (253) 863-0742 8-Ball $5 Matching City Lights (253) 383-3301 9 Ball $5+3 g.f. 100% w/32 Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 9-Ball $5+$3 g.f. Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 8-Ball Call Pocket $5 Matching Mustard Seed (425) 603-9001 8-Ball B only Limit 16 $5 up to $100 New Grove (425) 438-8449 8-Ball “Meat Shoot” $5 $200 in Meat Brickhouse Pub (425) 814-4606 8-Ball Prog. Break Pot $5 Matching Daverthumps (425) 774-6573 8-Ball Open $5+$2 g.f. Matching to 32 Vintage (253) 835-1468 8-Ball/9-Ball Alternating $5+$2 g.f. $$$ Charley’s (253) 564-9454 8-Ball/9-Ball Alternating $5+$2 g.f. Matching Maggie O’Toole’s (253) 584-3278 8-Ball “B” Only $5 100% Nifty’s (253) 531-8202 8-Ball $5 100% w/16+ McQ’s (509) 891-8357 8 Ball $5+$2 g.f. $50 min. Twisted Cue Club (253) 238-1030 9-Ball BCA call rulesto find out $6 100% w/16+ Get you Tournament Results on www.OTBnTV.com how 406-285-3099 $5 $3/player Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 8 Ball - BCA Modified P C’s Pub (425) 258-9465 8 Ball - B & below $5 100% Time Out Alehouse (253) 838-0086 8-Ball $5 50% Cadillac Island (360) 957-0065 9-Ball $25 top B player $5+$2 g.f. $200 The Club (509) 422-1907 8-Ball $5 Mike’s Place (425) 255-9213 8 Ball $5 100% w/16 7th Rail (509) 325-7751 9-Ball $3 Matching City Lights (253) 383-3301 9 Ball $100 Break Pot $10 New Grove (425) 438-8449 9-Ball $5+$2 g.f. $5/player Time Out Alehouse (253) 838-0086 8-Ball $5 50% Classic Island (509) 460-7203 8-Ball Handicapped $5+$2 g.f. Matching Schooners (253) 584-1919 8-Ball BCA rules $5 100% The Club (509) 422-1907 9-Ball $5 Mike’s Place (425) 255-9213 8 Ball $5 100% w/16 Mike’s Place (425) 255-9213 8 Ball $5 100% w/16 7th Rail (509) 325-7751 8-Ball $3 Matching Log Cabin (253) 863-2905 8-Ball $5 Matching Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 Slop Pool $2 Meat Full Splice (253) 512-6898 8-Ball/9-Ball Alternating $5+$3 100% w/15+ Longhorn Saloon (253) 581-2580 9-Ball $5 Pays 75% field Cadillac Island (360) 957-0065 Blind Draw Sc Dbls $5+$1 Matching Uncle Jack’s (425) 640-5474 9-Ball Open $5+$2 g.f. Matching The Club (509) 422-1907 9-Ball $5 Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 8-Ball $5+$3 g.f. Halftime (360) 694-3114 Blind Draw Scotch Dbls $5 $$$ w/16+ Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 9-Ball Race to 3 $5 Matching

TIME 8:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 7:30PM 5:00PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 7:30PM 6:30PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM 7:30PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 11:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 1:30pm 8:00PM 2:00PM 3:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 2:00PM

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WEEKLY POOL TOURNAMENTS

Dates, Times & Tournaments are subject to change without notice.

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CITY Las Vegas Las Vegas Las Vegas Las Vegas

LOCA TION LOCATION Pool Sharks Cue Club Cue Club Pool Sharks

PHONE (702) 222-1011 (702) 735-2884 (702) 735-2884 (702) 222-1011

EVENT / RULES 9-Ball Handicapped 9-Ball 9 Ball D & E Players Tourny

ENTR Y ENTRY $10 $10 $10 $5

ADDED

TIME 8:00PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:00PM

CITY Boise Meridian New Plymouth Tuesdays Hailey Moscow Nampa Wednesdays Moscow Twin Falls Thursdays Boise Fridays Lewiston Saturdays Moscow Nampa Sundays Pocatello

LOCA TION LOCATION The Pocket New Frontier Double Diamond Mint Night Club Mingles Woodshed Mingles The Pocket The Pocket Shooters Mingles Woodshed Oasis Bar

PHONE (208) 375-2474 (208) 888-9034 (208) 278-9282 (208) 481-1009 (208) 882-2050 (208) 467-7952 (208) 882-2050 (208) 733-9676 (208) 375-2474 (208) 746-9240 (208) 882-2050 (208) 467-7952 (208) 232-9347

EVENT / RULES 8-Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball 9-Ball 9 Ball 8-Ball 8 Ball 8-Ball Handicapped 9-Ball 8/9 Ball Alternating 8 Ball 9-Ball 8/9 Ball Alternating

ENTR Y ENTRY $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $6 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5

ADDED

TIME 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 7:30PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 8:00PM

DA Y DAY Wednesdays

LOCA TION LOCATION Cue Connection Carom Club Golden Cue Billiards Cue Connection

PHONE (505) 439-9789 (505) 242-1966 (505) 883-6406 (505) 439-9789

EVENT / RULES 9 Ball-Handicap 8-Ball B & C Only 9-Ball-Ranked 8 Ball-Handicap

ENTR Y ENTRY $10 $15 $15 $10

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Saturdays Sundays

CITY Alamagordo Albuquerque Albuquerque Alamagordo

$25 w/16+ $30-$40 Matching Matching

TIME 6:30PM 6:00PM 2:30PM 2:30PM

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Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays

CITY Glendale Tucson Glendale Tucson Tucson Tucson Glendale Phoenix Glendale Glendale Phoenix Tucson

LOCA TION LOCATION Northern Lounge Main Street Billiards Northern Lounge Main Street Billiards Main Street Billiards Main Street Billiards Northern Lounge Alexander’s Northern Lounge Northern Lounge Alexander’s Main Street Billiards

PHONE (623) 937-0940 (520) 546-3464 (623) 937-0940 (520) 546-3464 (520) 546-3464 (520) 546-3464 (623) 937-0940 (602) 973-1638 (623) 937-0940 (623) 937-0940 (602) 973-1638 (520) 546-3464

EVENT / RULES 9-Ball 8 & Under hndcp -2 8 and under minus 3 games 9-Ball 6 & Under hndcp -2 Open ABC 8 and under minus 3 games Open minus 4 games 9-Ball 9 & Under hndcp -3 WB 9-Ball 9 & Under hdcp -3 Min 4 8-Ball Open LP/LB 9-Ball Open Ball hdcp 9-Ball Scotch hdcp -10 Min 4 Race to full handicap

WEEKLY POOL TOURNAMENTS HARD TIMES - SACRAMENTO, CA

Sept 4th 8 Ball Line 1st $80 Don Gagnon 2nd $120 Robert Aldana, Brandon, Mai Schieck Sept 5th B tournament 1st $70 Larry V. 2nd $40 Matt 3rd $20 Jesse Jimenez Chris P. 5th $10 Anthony Wright, Austin Nesbit, Mark Holton, Braden Murphy Sept 11th 8 Ball Line 1st $80 Joey Gebron 2nd $150 Tony, Jesse, Chase, Mai, Rick D. Sept 12th B tournament 1st $65 Jon Butler 2nd $40 Chris P. 3rd $20 Matt & Austin Nesbit 5th $10 Mark Belisle, Brandon Lewis, Jesse Jimenez, Rex Chan

Sept 16th weekly 9 ball 1st $160 Robert Aldana 2nd $100 Austin Murphy 3rd $70 Jim Fabionar 4th $50 James Williams Sept 18th 8 Ball Line 1st $70 Jesse Jimenez 2nd $120 Rick D, Mai Schieck, Matt S. Sept 17th B tournament 1st $60 Dave R. 2nd $30 Mai Schieck 3rd $20 Jon Butler Brandon Lewis 5th $10 Don Cody, Austin Nesbit, Rory Dan K. Sept 23rd Weekly 9 Ball 1st $160 Robert Aldana 2nd $100 Dan Russo 3rd $70 John Henderson 4th $50 Ken Parkin

ENTR Y ENTRY $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $15 $10

BILLIARD PALACADE SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Handicap 1st $250 2nd $125 3rd $70 4th $50 5th $25 NPL 1st NPL 1st 2nd 3rd NPL 1st 2nd 3rd NPL 1st 2nd

8-ball, August 29 Colin Mazaika (A) Ramon Mistica (A) Iran Ortega (B) Elmer Diwa (A) Allen Jones (A), Jaime Solano (D) Handicap 9-ball, September 1 $125 Carlos Corona (41) Handicap 9-ball, September 8 $90 Perry Rodgers (62) $50 Saul Rivera (43) $25 Jaime Solano (25), Aaron Alston (38) Handicap 9-ball, September 15 $75 Jose Noriega (38) $35 Allen Jones (66) $20 Gene Miller (63), Saul Rivera (44) Handicap 9-ball, September 22 $80 Aaron Alston (37) $40 Jose Noriega (38)

ADDED

TIME 200% payback 7:00PM Sidepot 7:00PM 200% payback 7:00PM Sidepot 7:00PM Sidepot 7:00PM Sidepot 7:00PM 200% payback 7:00PM 250% payback 7:30PM 200% payback 7:00PM 200% payback 6:00PM $$$ 5:30PM Side pot 1:00PM

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CITY Great Falls, MT Port Angeles, WA Lynnwood, WA Portland, OR Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Butte, MT Salem, OR Glendale, AZ Longview, WA Bellevue, WA Phoenix, AZ Sacramento, CA Belgrade, MT Billings, MT Salem, OR Bozeman, MT Mtn View, CA Glendale, AZ Phoenix, AZ Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City, OR Tucson, AZ Butte, MT San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA Billings, MT Billings, MT Lynnwood, WA Lynnwood, WA San Francisco Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Portland, OR Great Falls, MT Bozeman, MT Salem, OR Rugby, ND Rugby, ND Billings, MT Glendale, AZ Mtn View, CA Butte, MT Bozmeman, MT Mtn View, CA San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA Reno, NV Reno, NV Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Lynnwood, WA Portland, OR Reno, NV Salem, OR Billings, MT Mtn View, CA San Francisco, CA Butte, MT San Francisco, CA

LOCA TION LOCATION 8 Ball In (See ad Sept) New Peking (See ad Sept) Uncle Jack’s (See ad p8) Sam’s Billiards (See ad p12) Hard Times (See ad 18) Hard Times (See ad 18) Mr Eds (See ad p28) The Cue Ball (See ad p19) Northern Lounge (See ad p11) Cadillac Island (See ad p34) NWPA (See ad Sept) Alexander’s (See ad p17) WWR (See ad p28) Hub Bar (See ad p7) Kings Korner (See ad p27) Sharkey’s (See ad p28) Eagles #326 (See ad p7) CA Billiard Club (See ad p9) Northern Lounge (See ad p11) Alexander’s (See ad p17) Western BCA (See ad p9) Western BCA (See ad p9) Western BCA (See ad p9) Western BCA (See ad p9) Western BCA (See ad p9) Western BCA (See ad p9) Western BCA (See ad p9) Western BCA (See ad p9) Western BCA (See ad p9) Western BCA (See ad p9) Western BCA (See ad p9) Main Street (See ad p15) Mr Eds (See ad p28) Family Billiards (See ad p30) Billiard Palacade (See ad p12) BCA Billings (See ad p24) BCA Billings (See ad p24) Uncle Jack’s (See ad p8) Uncle Jack’s (See ad p8) WWR (See ad p28) Hard Times (See ad 18) Hard Times (See ad 18) Sam’s Billiards (See ad 12) Eight Ball In (See ad BC) Eagles #326 (See ad p7) The Cue Ball (See ad p19) Northern Lights (See ad p2) Northern Lights (See ad p2) Kings Korner (See ad p27) Northern Lounge (See ad p11) CA Billiard Club (See ad p9) Mr Ed’s (See ad p28) Eagles #326 (See ad p7) CA Billiard Club (See ad p19) Family Billiards (See ad p30) Billiard Palacade (See ad p12) Sands Regency (See ad p5) Sands Regency (See ad p5) Hard Times (See ad 18) Hard Times (See ad 18) Uncle Jack’s (See ad p8) Sam’s Billiards (See ad p12) Sands Regency (See ad p5) The Cue Ball (See ad p19) Kings Korner (See ad p27) CA Billiard Club (See ad p9) Family Billiards (See ad p30) Mr Ed’s (See ad p28) Billiard Palacade (See ad p12)

PHONE (406) 761-9169 (360) 477-1867 (425) 640-5474 (503) 282-8266 (916) 332-8793 (916) 332-8793 (406) 782-3700 (503) 362-9740 (623) 937-0940 (360) 957-0065 (206) 920-1936 (602) 973-1638 www.wwr9ball.net (406) 388-1811 (406) 256-8946 (503) 391-4912 (406) 587-9996 (650) 965-3100 (623) 937-0940 (602) 973-1638 League Operator League Operator League Operator League Operator League Operator League Operator League Operator League Operator League Operator League Operator League Operator (520) 546-3464 (406) 782-3700 (415) 931-1115 (415) 585-6800 (406) 656-2887 (406) 656-2887 (425) 640-5474 (425) 640-5474 www.wwr9ball.net (916) 332-8793 (916) 332-8793 (503) 282-8266 (406) 761-9169 (406) 587-9996 (503) 362-9740 (701) 776-5846 (701) 776-5096 (406) 256-8946 (623) 937-0940 (650) 965-3100 (406) 782-3700 (406) 587-9996 (650) 965-3100 (415) 931-1115 (415) 585-6800 (866) 386-7829 (866) 386-7829 (916) 332-8793 (916) 332-8793 (425) 640-5474 (503) 282-8266 (866-386-7829 (503) 362-9740 (406) 256-8946 (650) 965-3100 (415) 931-1115 (406) 782-3700 (415) 585-6800

EVENT / RULES 8-Ball Wild West Shootout Juan de Fuca Mx Sch Dbls 9-Ball (big table) Straight Pool One Pocket 9-Ball Corey Reopelle Memorial Dbls 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players 9-Ball 18 & Under Scotch - Sidepots 9-Ball Lincoln City Warmup 9-Ball at The Parlor AWBT Tour Stop #8 9-Ball at Hard Times 8-Ball Limit 16 8-Ball Blind Draw Doubles 9-Ball BCA Rules Chip Pool Classic Sat: One Pocket / Sun: 9-Ball ACS Scotch Doubles 7 & Under 8-Ball 9-Ball Regional-Open Mx Sc Dbls 9-Ball Regional-Master Mx Sc Dbls 9-Ball Singles-Men’s Novice 9-Ball Singles-Women’s Novice 9-Ball Singles-Men’s Open B 9-Ball Singles-Women’s Open 9-Ball Singles-Men’s Open A 9-Ball Singles-Men’s Master 9-Ball Singles-Women’s Master 9-Ball Teams-Men’s 9-Ball Teams-Women’s State Championship Week Halloween Tournament One Pocket/9-Ball 8-Ball Handicapped Montana State 8-Ball Teams Montana State 8-Ball Singles 9-Ball (big table) 9-Ball 3-Person Team 9-Ball at Family Billiards One Pocket 9-Ball Straight Pool 8-Ball Shooters Challenge M & W 8-Ball Women’s Doubles 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players 9-Ball International Cup 8-Ball Shootout Men & Women 8-Ball Blind Draw Doubles 8-Ball Invitational - B-day Party Sat: One Pocket / Sun: 9-Ball Thanksgiving Day Tournament 8-Ball Holiday Classic M & W USPPA Reno Warm-up One Pocket/9-Ball 8-Ball Handicapped USPPA Early Bird Bonus USPPA Pro Am Classic One Pocket 9-Ball 9-Ball (big table) Straight Pool 9-Ball Reno Open 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players 8-Ball Blind Draw Doubles Sat: One Pocket / Sun: 9-Ball One Pocket/9-Ball Christmas Day Tournament 8-Ball Handicapped

ENTR Y ENTRY $25 M & W $75+$5 g.f. $20+$5 g.f. $12 $20 $25 $50/team $10 $30 $40+$10 g.f. Call Call $30 $5 $5 $20 $10 $40 / $25 Call $20 $70 $100 $15 $15 $30 $35 $40 $50 $50 $105 $105 Call $5 $25 each $20 $120 $35 $20+$5 g.f. $100+$25 g.f. $30 $20 $25 $12 $35+$15 g.f. $20/team $10 $40 $60M/$35W $5 Call $40 / $25 $5 $50+$20 mem $60 $25 each $20 Call $60 $20 $25 $20+$5 g.f. $12 $125 $10 $5 $40 / $25 $25 each $5 $20

ADDED M-$5,000 W-$1500

$1,100 w/full field $250 w/32 $10 per 30 max. $10 per 50 max.

$$$ $200 $500 $1,000 $500 $500 $$$

Matching $500 $200 $400 each $500

w/full field

$300 ea w/32 $200 $3,500 $250 w/32 $1,000 Guar. $$$

$10 per 30 max. $10 per 50 max.

$7,500 $100 $200 $1,000 - 1st $3,000 1st Guar. Matching $500 $400 each $3,000+ Guar. $1,000 w/128 $300 ea w/32 $200 $1,000 $12,000

$10 per 30 max. $10 per 50 max.

$250 w/32

$26,500 w/200 $200 Matching $400 each $300 ea w/32 $200

TIME 7:00PM Call 10:00AM 11:00AM Noon Noon 9:00PM 10:00AM 1:00PM Noon Call Call Call 1:00PM Call 10:00AM 11:00AM 1:00PM Call 1:00PM 10:00AM 10:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM Call 1:00PM 1:00PM Call 10:00AM Call 10:00AM Call Call Noon Noon 11:00AM 7:00PM 11:00AM 10:00AM 3:00PM 7:00PM Call 1:00PM 1:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 1:00PM 1:00PM Call 3:00PM Call Noon Noon 10:00AM 11:00AM Call 10:00AM Call 1:00PM 1:00PM 6:30PM Call