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Billiard Supplies ABC Billiards Lynnwood, WA Beads & Billiards Federal Way, WA Big Foot Billiards Troutdale, OR Big Sky Billiards Missoula, MT Classic Billiards Portland, OR Home Trend Store King City, OR Huebler Linn, MO Leo Hancock Billiards Renton, WA Man of the Cloth Portland, OR McQ’s Billiards Spokane, WA Mueller Lincoln, NE Ozone Billiards Georgia Poolhead.com rackemup.com Sure Shot Billiards Kennewick, WA TrueStroke Oshkosh, WI

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Organizations Directory of League Operators NWPA Kent, WA Rocky Mountain Gaming Bozeman, MT T.A.P. Las Vegas, NV Western BCA Washington/Oregon

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Instructions/Services Billiard Directory Index From the Work Bench Portland, OR Medallion , The Gig Harbor, WA Platis Law Firm Robert Byrne’s - excerpts Samm Diep Aurora, CO San Francisco Billiard Academy CA Subscription Form Where’s Sarge Renton, WA

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Letter to the Editor: First, I love your publication. I was reading in “The Break” about the IPT and the financial woes and speculation abounding about the tour. I feel that pool is a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone and is rightfully loved by millions. What the IPT instigated was a long time coming. I watched classic pool on ESPN faithfully. Seeing national treasures like Willie Mosconi and Luther Lassiter play for ridiculously low amounts was a disgrace then and the money in pool has not been much better until the IPT. I feel the pool community has been let down by poor management and a lack of backing by its sponsors. One company in particular can sponsor bowling to the tune of 200,000 plus on every national televised match... but, in the challenge of champions.....eight WORLD pool champions compete for 50,000 total. A few years ago there was a national Canadian Club tournament. In the state finals in Helena, first place won $500 and second place won an Ice cooler. Here in Montana as I write this, the State Championships are this weekend and the Holiday Classic is coming soon. Both great events. I will be playing in arguably the two biggest tournaments the state has for an entry fee of $45 dollars on one and $50 plus green fees on another. The most I could win in both with Calcutta is still under $1000.If I remember, many of the players in the last holiday classic that placed in the top ten, barely broke even. Spending $75 dollars or more to win $100 over a weekend is ignorant. Chasing a nonexistent payout happens in every casino in our state at one time or another. I know the game is not about the money, but from the grass roots to the BCA nationals, we can all do better. God bless the IPT and the idea behind it. Thank you , Jack Salveson, Billings, MT

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WPBA Nationals By: Don “Cheese” Akerlow

As I headed out on my deliveries for November, I had planned to attend the WPBA Nationals the following week. It seemed like it had rained every minute of every Ga Young d a y Kim and by the end of the month, it had become the wettest month on record for the Northwest. Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Oregon for the fourth consecutive year hosted the WPBA Cuetec Cues National 9-Ball Championships, November 8-12, 2006. The events started off Wednesday with a Pro-Am Celebrity Shoot-out with the p r o c e e d s benefiting My Sister’s Place in Lincoln City.

WPBA tournament play started on Thursday. Spectators came from all over the northwest including Wayne and Marilyn Boucher, owners of the Broken Rack in Emeryville, California. Players were eliminated one by one throughout the week. I had a chance to talk to a lot of fans as well as Kelly Fisher

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players, most of the concerns were the weather and the IPT. There were eight Brunswick tables set up for play with spectator seating on 3 sides. You could sit and watch most all the tables with keeping most of your focus on 2 or 3 table play. Even Jennifer Barretta was there and pregnant. She is teaching her child about the love of the game. There was also an APA Regional tournament in the next room. The ladies of the WPBA would generously spend their time with the APA players and even play in many tournaments. As the tournament field whittled down, play went from a double elimination format to a round of sixteen - single elimination. The Sunday rounds would be televised by ESPN for a December broadcast (ESPN does not have a budget for billiards. The WPBA pays ESPN to come in and film the events. This is paid for through sponshorships.) See POOL ON TV for the times and dates- page 27. In the final four Allison Fisher faced off against Kelly Fisher in the first semi-final match while Karen Corr and Ga Young Kim were slated to compete in semifinal #2. Kelly Fisher (ranked #4) advanced to this match with wins over Melissa Herndon 9-3 and Sarah Rousey 9-2 to meet Allison Fisher (ranked #1). Allison had easy wins over Megan Minerich 9-1 and Gerda Hoffstatter 9-2 to face “the other” Fisher. With new tight pockets on the Brunswick Tournament Edition, making shots isn’t as easy as it used to be. All four players in the final four had their troubles. Kelly comes to the WPBA from Yorkshire, England and began

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playing snooker at the age of 13. She was introduced to the game by her father and tutored by Lionel Payne at a local snooker hall. Allison is also from England and started playing snooker at the very young age of 7 when she received a

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took a commanding lead 5-2 over Karen. This did not deter Karen as she won the next three racks but it was not enough to overcome Ga Young who took the match 75. It now came down to Allison Fisher and Ga Young Kim. The shooting was anything but spectacular between Ms Kim and Ms Fisher. With tighter pockets you could see the frustration level rise when a shot was missed. What was unusual for Ms Fisher was stone faced, unemotional and focused Allison Fisher and Ga Young Kim demeanor was child’s snooker table for Christmas. obviously rattled. Both ladies tied at By the time she was 12 she had 6-6, it seemed like league play a t graduated to a full size snooker your local saloon. You table. knew you were going to get In the first match, Kelly found herself another chance to shoot. at the mercy of Allison when she was Ga Young’s obvious having problems with her breaks. displeasure at her shooting The match ended with Allison was made very clear by her victorious over Kelly 7-5. emotional outbursts, which The second semi-final match saw may have been a Karen Corr (ranked #2) meet up with contributing factor that Ga Young Kim (ranked #6) last year’s champion. Karen nicknamed the “Irish Invader” almost brought her to was born in Ballymondy, Northern tears after Allison sank Ireland. She joined the WPBA tour in the last 9. The match 1999 after winning her first pro event ended 7-6 and Allison in New York the previous July. was crowned this year’s Ga Young sometimes called “Little national champion. Devil Girl” was born in Seoul, South On a personal note: My Korea and started her WPBA career first full day on the beach, in 2004. This came after she played I woke up to partial blue in the 2003 BCA Open. She learned skies and the ever to play in her father’s pool hall Pool changing weather Top. becoming nicer. From my Ga Young came out swinging and perch on a 200 foot cliff, sat my motel

room, as I peered towards the s a n d y beaches, noticed a r a i n b o w, following it to its end that landed on the beach. Never before had I seen the end of a rainbow as the rain & sun became more predominant. I followed upward along the arch and again found the other end of the rainbow some 500 or more yards north. I could see the arch of the rainbow, both ends (something I had never seen before), yet NO POT OF GOLD! Two chances and I still came up empty, perhaps the pot of gold is not at the end, yet in the seeing of. The WPBA will return again next year. It was a pleasure to meet and see everybody and the turnout for the event has grown steadily. Hope to see you here next year.

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Kim Jones, being interviewed here by ESPN, was a last minute entry from the NWPA. Nevertheless she managed to win two matches before facing Allison Fisher. Kim finished in 17th place.

Deby Welfringer another favorite from the NWPA was competing at Chinook Winds.

Morgan Steinman, a Montana native, and member of the New England’s Women Tour was in Lincoln City competing as well.

Marilyn and Wayne Boucher, owners of The Broken Rack came all the way from Emeryville, CA to watch the WPBA tournament.

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During the banquet there was a new item, the First Annual Tournament Director’s Award was given away. This recognizes sportsmanship, attitude, volunteerism and professionalism. It is awarded by the non-player volunteers who work so hard behind the scenes. In a unanimous vote, we congratulate Elaine Eberly on her deserved recognition. The action started Saturday with 33 players fighting for final rankings and a WPBA Qualifying spot for 2007. The added money for this event was provided by Uncle Jack’s with Electronic Gaming and the NWPA providing the WPBA Spot. This was partially due to the generosity of Jim Lebold of The Cue Ball. Linda Carter donated a vacation cruise which we were then able to raffle off to help raise money for our 2007 season. Congratulations to those winners. By Sunday, the point finals matched Joanne Ashton, who beat Rachael Abbink, a WPBA regular in 2006 playing in her 1st, but not last, NWPA tourney 7-6, Kim Jones 7-5, Linda Dick 7-3, Mary Hopkin 7-6 and Crystal Opoka, herself playing in her 1st NWPA event, who beat Susan Gray 7-1, Kathy Iwata 7-2, Jo Woodward 7-2 and rallied from a 6-3 deficit to beat Deby Welfringer 7-6. This momentum continued for Crystal and she won the point 7-5. On the B side, Kim Jones and Deby Welfringer beat Mary Hopkin and Rachael Abbink 7-4 respectively and Kim then lost to Deby 7-4 to face Joanne. Upset by her loss to Crystal, Joanne was on fire and won 7-2, but revenge was not to be and in a back and forth match, Crystal prevailed 97 to win in her first NWPA appearance. This hasn’t happened since Hsin Huang did it in 2003 and then went on to be the 2005 WPBA Rookie of the Year. (No pressure Crystal). Ok, it may have happened another time. The final standings became important later when a last minute cancellation in Lincoln City had the WPBA asking us for our highest ranked player within driving distance that could be there in a matter of a few hours. Our #2 finisher was Kim Jones and she threw all her stuff in a suitcase to join us late on Wednesday, November 8th. One of four (4) NWPA players in the field, she started Thursday by squeaking out a 9-8 win against the #32 ranked player and then demolishing the #16 player, Julie Kelly 9-3. At 10pm Friday, her reward was Allison Fisher, who ran every available rack winning 9-1. Saturday morning, Kim played what should have been an evenly matched opponent, but the hundreds of spectators, the spotlight (she was the talk of the tournament) and nerves were a tougher opponent. She lost 9-2. However, congrats and thanks to Kim, winning two matches against highly ranked players in her 1st event brings greater respectability and pride to all of us in the Northwest. (NWPA results continued page 7)

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Sam’s Straight Pool from: Bill Bradford

Arlo Walsman played and won his first Sam’s 14-1 Tournament, November 5. After edging Chris Culligan in the first match of the finals 50 to 46, Arlo the new kid beat Norton Johnson the old timer in the final match 50 to 17. Akio Nakashima came in thrid. Arlo marched through the day undefeated and took the high-run prize with a modest run of 22. A high run of 22 is clearly a bad day for this top notch shooter. Having had the opportunity of being waxed with a 45ball run by Arlo a few weeks ago, I can assure you we are going to see great things from this young man. Many thanks to Sam Rabito for running the tournament in my absence. I hope a few of you will be interested in playing in the new Straight Pool Society League. Hope to see you all December 3rd for the next monthly Straight Pool Tournament at Sam’s.

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one handed jacked up (no rail or bridge allowed)to the object ball on the foot spot. Make the object ball in either pocket C or F. Unless obvious from cue ball placement, shooter must designate which pocket the object ball will be made in. There is no penalty for scratching. Here are a couple of tips to aid you in making this shot. Hold your cue very close to the balance point so it stays level as you come down to shot this shot. Align the tip on the cue ball to hit the cue ball along it’s vertical axis, (no English), and use one tip of high. Don’t stoke this shot in mid air, just come forward with your cue. When practicing this shot, align the cue ball to the object ball for a half ball aim. To do this put a ghost ball where the cue ball will be upon contact of the ball on the foot spot. Of course align the ghost ball and object ball to be made in the full opening of the pocket. With your cue ball aligned for a half ball aim you now can use the center of your shaft as an aiming device. Aim the center of your shaft to the farthest outside edge of the object ball opposite the side of the pocket you wish to cut the ball into. This shot takes steady nerves. I made this shot on my first attempt at the 2003 U.S. Open Artistic Pool Championship at Accu-Billiards in New Bedford, Mass. Stefano Pelinga won the event and Mike Massey finished second. Good Luck on this one!

Keep Stroking, Sarge

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Try Some One Pocket

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San Francisco Billiard Academy I’m a firm believer in trying different games. Each new game will make you work on specific aspects of your fundamentals, strategy or techniques, and those improvements will carry over to the games you usually play. Besides, the other games can be a lot of fun. In a past article, I urged you to try some straight pool. It is one of the great games at pool. This month I’m promoting the pool game for movers and thinkers: one pocket. The rules are fairly simple. Each player gets a pocket. The first player to get eight balls into his pocket wins the game. If you foul, no ball pocketed on the shot counts, and you have to put up one of the balls you made as a penalty. If you make a ball in your pocket on a shot, Bob Jewett you go on shooting, even if you have also made a ball in your opponent’s pocket or elsewhere. Balls that come back onto the table for fouls or being pocketed in extraneous pockets are spotted on the long string. Deciding pockets is more or less automatic. It is nearly always obvious which pocket the breaker is going for, and that is his pocket. The opponent gets the other foot pocket. There are rare “trick” breaks that are not so obvious, and for those the breaker should designate his pocket.

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The breaker will break the rack softly toward a corner pocket and try to leave the cue ball on his opponent’s side of the table. The standard break shot is shown in the diagram. The shot is played with inside English (left in this case) to just skim the head ball and carom onto the ball behind it. The cue ball then hits the end rail, the inside English removes some speed and straightens out the angle and the cue ball ends at about point A. If you are lucky enough on the break to get some of the balls to stop near your pocket, your opponent will be hidden behind the nearly full rack. One very standard response for the second shot is to play the cue ball off a ball at about B to end in the jaws of the pocket at C. There is a lot of tradition at one pocket, and if you are just starting out, it’s good for you to know about it so you don’t offend the old-timers. You alternate breaks, because the break is a very important and potentially productive shot, like the first move at chess. Usually both players will break to the same pocket as it is easier or the table rolls a little into that pocket compared to the other corner. If you foul and have no balls to spot, put a coin on the cushion by your pocket to mark the debt. Those balls are spotted as available at the end of your turn. It is considered really impolite to touch your opponent’s balls. (That shouldn’t be hard to remember.) If he fouls, let him do the spotting. If you are playing on a table with a ball return, let him put his balls in the ball slot in the front of the table at the end of his turn. I think this unwritten rule comes from those players who “accidentally” put balls into the wrong slot. If you owe balls (coins are on the rail) and you make some balls on your turn but forget to spot them at the end, there are a couple of ways to play. Petty crooks prefer the “you snooze, you lose” rule which says that if you forget to make your opponent spot the balls he owes, the debt is forgiven. The right way to play is to spot the balls one full turn after the mistake is noted. The wait is needed because spotting the forgotten ball immediately might ruin a good safety by the sudden appearance of a ball to shoot at. (One Pocket continued next page)

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Don’t Give up Unless You’re Giving up a Bad Habit Samm Diep © October 2006

Our Women’s Masters Team is a third of the way into the new fall league session. This year, we picked up a fifth player for the league. He won’t be playing with us in Vegas, but we need five players on league night. As an APA 6 in 8 ball, this is his first time playing VNEA or BCA. I’m proud of him for stepping outside the APA box. During league a couple weeks ago, he missed a shot and his opponent began running the table. With each ball made, I watched in frustration as my new Samm Diep teammate became antsy and anxious. He paced around and finally set his cue down and mumbled, “Its over. I’m sorry. He’s out. It’s over.” I could’ve strangled him… There are plenty of bad habits I could write about. In fact, I have. I wrote an entire book about them. Some of the worst habits are anything that takes you away from being fully and completely prepared to kill. This is a perfect example. To verbalize the fact that your opponent is out and that the game is over is simply giving up and I refuse to give up. Although he didn’t break down his cue, he may as well have in my eyes. It’s understandable to be disappointed when you miss a shot or don’t do what you intended to, but I found his display of quitting behavior to be unacceptable. We spoke about it after his match and he tried to explain that he was “being realistic” and knew his opponent was going to get out. I explained that while his opponent is at the table, he has thoughts of losing to them and what the score will be versus what it should’ve been. And, while my opponent is at the table, I’m planning my next move and expecting them to make a mistake (whether it happens or not). I’m hoping they will miss, scratch, miscue, or even trip and bump into the table and land on the cue ball so I can have ball in hand. The point is that no matter how good things look for my opponent and notso-good they may look for me, I refuse to give up. If you’re just going to give up whether it’s mentally or physically, then why play at all? If you’re not going to give 100% whether you’re at the table or not, then you can’t expect 100% in return. Do your best and expect the best! The holidays are just around the corner. Visit SammsPocket.com to find the perfect gift for that special pool player. Samm Diep - House Pro at Table Steaks East in Aurora, Colorado blog.SammsPocket.com

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When racking, put light or contrasting balls in the front of the rack. It’s considered an insult to put two dark balls up front, as it makes it harder to aim the thin hit you need for the break. (Personally, I don’t care which balls are in front, but I try to be careful when racking.) Also on the rack, the balls need to be as tight as possible, especially in front. If they are loose, funny things start to happen, like the corner ball near your opponent’s pocket moving too far and giving up a shot. If a ball is in the jaws of your opponent’s pocket, the best move is usually to sink it for him. He keeps it, but he has no way play position from it. Also, if you leave the cue ball right by his pocket, he will usually have no good shot. If you scratch on the shot that makes your opponent’s ball, it doesn’t count for him, and spots up. Try playing some one pocket for the next month, and in the January issue, I’ll discuss some special moves and strategies. If you haven’t tried the game yet, I think you are in for a treat.

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any details of the match; both are great players and the crowd was so transfixed by the matchup that we mainly were just watching runouts waiting to see which sibling would prevail. I was urging the loser to have to change his name. Their credentials are about even; Stan is a pro and Phil is a Mountie in the RCMP. Phil probably wins that one. Another highlight Sunday was an impromptu exhibition of practice routines and specialty shots by IPT pro Shane Van Boening, who wowed the crowd with spectacular bank and masse shots. Shane, I want to single you out for your interaction with the local players during the weekend. You joked around and encouraged up and coming locals

November 25-26 By: Curt Watts, tournament director

The 7th Annual Thanksgiving weekend Bozeman Holiday Classic ended with a bang Sunday as Jana Montour from Edmonton, AB bested Denver-based Bonnie Plowman in the women’s finals, while on the other side, representing Vancouver, BC, Stan Tourangeau beat Tony Ruhl from Idaho Falls, ID. Both matches were decided on small mistakes amidst flurries of runouts; the tables that were not run out due to these errors went to the other side and determined the matches. The field itself was the largest ever for the classic with 44 women and 121 men, both records. These fields were pared down to 8 women and 16 men for Sunday’s finals. Tourangeau won $1610 from the purse and Calcutta of $2215, while Montour received

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$1000 along with the Calcutta of $1140. Men finishing 17th through 24th got $100 for their efforts. Saturday was a bloodbath in some brackets with the likes of Jeff Boucher, Kevin Cardinal, Ace Brown, Dwayne Bjornstad, Rick John, Pete Sky, Jeremy Smith, Mark Vinogradov, Tony Weert, Merv White, T R Olson and Bob Flores falling in the mayhem. Including in the highlights of Sunday’s play were a 3rd and 4th place m a t c h between Stan Tourangeau (pronounced torango) and his brother Phil Tourangeau (pronounced toronjo) from Vancouver. Don’t ask. I forget

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It’s only a matter of time until Loreen Carey wins it; she’s a champion in the making and her showing in this field should give her that final bit of confidence and determination she needs to get there. This tournament, although equal in status of luminaries, actually was not as strong a field as last year. I count the Vegas masters from APA, VNEA, and BCA each year. I think it shows the strength of the body of the field. This year the men included 23 masters and 5 intermediates, compared to 33 masters last year. On the other hand the women’s field was our strongest ever by far with 10 masters and 7 intermediates. Out of 44 total players that’s an incredible density. Stan Tourangeau (remember, torango) and Shane Van Boening are both on the IPT pro tour. I would like to single out some people without whom we couldn’t succeed. Our tournament committee of Aimee Neel, Candace Evans, country singer star Ashlee Akey and Becka Larkin ran the women’s Saturday and Jenn Pavlovick, Cat Hansen, Chris Ballinger and Cindy Barbula helped with the bracket drawing and

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www.onthebreaknews.com prelim work. As always, the man behind the scenes, the Phantom of the Opera who scurries around making the food appear, all the arrangements exist, the drawing and rules, and most noticeably to the guests, the person who greets them at the door, prompting many times the question “... and who is that guy who always tells me how glad he is that I came? ...” Dick Jones, the manager of the Eagles Club. I would also like to thank the other bars

involved. The Crossroads, Scoop Bar, Cat’s Paw, Crystal, Pour House and singling out Allison and the Molly Brown. Thanks, we couldn’t do it without you. Our sponsors, Spas and Home Recreation has given us a generous gift certificate for four years now. The Lewis and Clark Motel and on the other side of town, the Western Heritage Inn are our accommodations. A huge thanks to our main sponsors, Shawn and the boys at Ressler Chevrolet and Jeff Flatness at Rocky Mountain Vending. Thanks, this is your tournament. I would also like to thank a friend of mine, Cheese Akerlow, and take this opportunity to kiss up to him. Cheese was the inspiration for this piece, giving me an opportunity for some publicity for this tournament. Our minds seem to click together when we brainstorm (with what we have left in brain cells). The Classic was not always a tournament of 165 players. We started in t h e year 2000 with 49 players. I had been told by literally everyone that a tournament could not draw 40-some players in Bozeman, especially a $50 one. They might have been right. I also wanted to hold it on Thanksgiving weekend, contending that real pool players would come in droves. We didn’t have a women’s side because it was obvious that women are tied up at that time and would never come.My primary motivation was to bring world-class players to Bozeman for my

entertainment, the excitement it would bring, and to show local players how the game could be played. This would continue the education started by Helena players Jeff Boucher and Dan Hamper, who c a m e religiously once a week in the 90’s to take our money and again, show us how the game could be played. These two players raised the level of local pool and inspired the achievements recently gained by so many of our players. A friend of mine who owns the Crystal Bar going only by the name of Grunch (THE Grunch) agreed to add $50 a week so I could charge locals $10 and get each into the Classic at $50. What few know is in that first Classic, 42 of the 49 players were locals who got in by way of the Crystal qualifiers. We drew exactly 7 players from out of town and three big names, Bob Flores, Stan Tourangeau and the eventual winner Jeff Boucher. Three women played in the tournament with Jane Bartram Plant finishing the highest. I was immediately besieged by women demanding to know why I hadn’t held a women’s field. Starting in 2001 we held men and women. The winner of Classic 2 was Edwin Montal of Calgary and Jane won the first official women’s bracket. She won again in 2002. I wouldn’t want you to get the idea she won because of weak fields; in 1993 she won both the VNEA Nationals 8-ball and 9-ball in Las Vegas. Each year our size and strength of field increased, with many interesting entries from afar. I always try to get some spectacular names to come. This year three-time Junior National Champion Justin Bergman was supposed to come, but the 19-year-old was busy in Australia in a championship event. I would like to thank local cue-maker

Keith Erickson, who gives us a cue each year. The winner this year of the free $1,000 cue is Kevin Davis of Idaho Falls. People have finally started to recognize Keith’s fine cues and jump cues. Our state champion uses a previous Classic cue by Erickson. Our total money was $19,635 ($18,635 cash+ $1,000 cue stick). The second chance tournaments were won by Kevin Cardinal and Jenn

Pavlovick. Next year we hope to increase the added money and bring in an even more spectacular field, but we also need to address the problem of how large a field we can handle. Hope many of you reading this will come next year. It’s always the weekend of Thanksgiving in the States ... you know, when no one in his right mind would come. (2006 Results continued on page 33) Photos: (top-l to r) Stan Tourangeau, Jana Montour, Tony Ruhl, Bonnie Plowman (bottom l to r) Shane Van Boening, Colleen John

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Chad Sylvester emerged from a field of 42 to win McQ’s “B” nine-ball tournament, defeating Chase Guthrie 7-5 for the Championship. Chase Guthrie was put into the loser’s bracket 7-6 by Bill Anglin in a quarter final match. Guthrie eliminated five players: Scott Gracio 7-6, Dennis Brown 7-4, Don Lundy 7-3 and Clayton Thorton74, before getting a rematch against Anglin. Guthrie avenged his earlier loss by eliminating Anglin 74 to get back into the tournament championship. The tournament’s top female finishers are Glenda Harding and Sheila Moss, both were eliminated in the same round, neither were able to place. The director of the double-elimination tournament is Nita Saddler. The race was to seven, both sides. It was played by BCA rules on 9-foot Brunswick Gold Crown tables with RedCircle cue balls. Entry fee was $40. The total purse was $1,900. McQ’s is located at 9614 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley, WA. For questions about future tournaments call Nita Saddler at (509) 891-8357. Break down of pay out 1st $500 Chad Sylvester $360 Chase Gutherie 2 nd $260 Bill Anglin 3 rd 4 th $180 Clayton Thorton 5-6 $120 Ross Perkins, Don Lundy 7-8 $80 Harold Prine, Dennis Brown 9-12 $50 Sean Etten, Scott Gracio, Peter Hamel, Jasoné Defillipis

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time winner George Michaels and Tony Chohan. By early evening Barbara MacDonald had run this tournament so smoothly that we were down to the final 24 players who would return on Sun Nov 26. On Sun, the tournament came down to the final two players: Dave Vincent and Colin Mazaika, both local players. Dave Vincent won matches with William Lee, Bob Beaulieu, Efren Saurez, Revelina Morales, and Sonny Orquiza. Then Dave met Colin Mazaika and lost his first match. Dave then proceeded to beat Ron Ustynik to get back into the finals for the double elimination bout. Colin Mazaika beat Daniel Campos, Jarvis Haskin, Jon Mojica, Forrest Roberts, Tony Chohan, Ron Ustynik, and Dave Vincent to reach the hot seat. In the double elimination finals, Colin led the first set 7-5 to a race to 8. But Dave Vincent would not give up and tied the score to hill -hill. On the final game of the first set, Dave had a difficult shot on the 8-ball, and cut the ball in and went 6 rails around the table for shape on the 9-ball and won the first set. In the second set Colin Mazaika did not take any chances and whenever he had a difficult shot, he would hook Dave. Dave never missed his kick shot but eventually gave Colin a shot to run out. Colin won the second set 8-4 and won the first prize of $2,000, his biggest tournament prize fund thus far. Look out Reno, here comes Colin Mazaika. (Final Results continued on page 32)

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Montana State 8 Ball Crowns First Time Champions For the first time in the Montana State 8 Ball tournament team events were included in the tournament. The mixed division champions was comprised of players from across the state and let by singles champions Don Oliver, Missoula, and Mary Price, Fort Harrison. Linda and Doug Asleson, Billings, rounded out the team. The open division champions were also made up of players from around the state Jeff Women’s A: (l to r) Mary Price, Sheronda Healy, Cat Hanson Boucher, Bozeman, Jim Winter, Billings, Seth Kings, Bozeman and Jason Dawes, Butte.The 2006 Montana State 8 Ball Tournament concluded with two first time team event state champions and two first time state champions in the A divisions of singles. A record number of players participated in the tournament, over 200, which

Championship match. Stephanie Crawford, Great Falls, in her first appearance at the tournament won the ladies B division beating Candace Evans, Manhatten, in the championship. Don Oliver, Missoula, won the inaugural Men’s Senior event going undefeated in the tournament. Don beat Dan Bummer, Laurel, in the championship match.

Women’s B: (l to r) Stephanie Crawford, Candace Evans, Christina McDonald

Men’s A: (l to r) Seth King, Ryan Grimm, Randy Howard

was held at Bullwacker’s Billiards and The American Legion in Billings. Mary Price, Fort Harrison, won her first title coming through the losers bracket to defeat Sheronda Healy, Havre, twice. Seth King, Bozeman on his first title going undefeated in the finals and beating Ryan Grimm, Billings, in the championship match. Chad Sylvester, Kalispell, played the “best pool of my life” to go undefeated in the Men’s B division. He defeated Jack Salveson, Billings in the

Men’s Senior: (l to r) Don Oliver, Dan Bummer, Bill Kirkpatrick

Mens A 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 5th 7th 7th 9th 9th 9th 9th

Women’s A 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

$450/386 $350/275 $250/220 $175/110 $125/55

5th 7th 7th

$125/55 $60 $60

Mary Price, Helena Sheronda Healy, Havre Cat Hanson, Bozeman Sky Tigart, Great Falls Jennifer Pavolick, Bozeman Mary Assums, Butte Linda Asleson, Billings Karen Grimm, Billings Men’s B: (l to r) Chad Sylvester, Jack Salveson, Kurt Shulland

Mixed Teams: (l to r) Doug Asleson, Linda Asleson, Mary Price, Don Oliver

$600/762 $500/545 $350/435 $250/218 $200/109 $200/109 $125 $125 $75 $75 $75 $75

Seth King, Bozeman Ryan Grimm, Billings Randy Howard, Billings LeLand Flint, Bozeman Ryan Haas, Havre Sean Fritzler, Billings Tom Barrett, Billings Cole Dixon, Billings Jeff Granwis, Belgrade Mike Ameline, Billings Billy Saunders, Billings Roland Barnes, Billings

(Results continued on page 25)

Open Team: (l to r) Jeff Boucher, Jason Dawes, Seth King Jim Winter

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CLASS - WESTERN BCA’S NINTH ANNUAL REGIONAL 9-BALL TOURNAMENT

A sunny day, mild breeze, the surf nail biter with two teams from eventual win. He played from the crowd pleaser. The $100-entry, rolling onto the shore, waves Northwest Players League battling loser’s side and beat a worthy winner-take-all format had twelve breaking on the rocks, a blue sky, it off in the finals. Grand opponent, Mike Stephens from players: Chad Bisconner, Matt salt in the air, and seagulls hovering Master Glenn Atwell and Seattle. New player Micah O’Malley Bryan, Liz Cole, Ken Dodd, Todd overhead. Sound like a dream Andrea Saenz-Maes from Sno-King won the Men’s Open- Gooch, Jeff Jerome, Ernie Omori, vacation or a picture hanging on prevailed over Liz B undefeated. Northwest Players Shad Pantle, Pat Schumacher, Mike your living room wall? It was Cole and Darrel League’s Wendy Sedlacek whipped Stevens, Don Wirtaman and Bob the location of Western BCA Schulden, an through a hard-hitting field and won Zack. Cole played strong and led women’s Open Pool Players Association’s Open-A player. the for several rounds. After about three ninth annual regional 9In the Open division, beating Snohours two ball tournament, held at event, two King’s Julie Valdez. combatants remained, Chinook Winds Casino teams from The team events began Zack and Bryan, who Resort in Lincoln City, S e a t t l e ’ s Saturday morning put on a show playing Oregon, Oct. 25-29. S n o - K i n g with a packed eleven more games, The tournament hosted BCA Pool house. Cathy fighting back and 600 players, with more League battled Duenas, of the forth until midnight than 1,000 entries in nine and it off. Crystal Billiard when Bryan had Barstools’ Babes events and almost Opoka and $1,120, Zack had $52,000 in total prize Sean Lewis team from Northwest $80 and the other League, money. Added money took home the Players 10 players were included $5,000 from b a c o n , Oregon City, played penniless. They Chinook Winds, $1,000 d e f e a t i n g like a demon to help called it a night Master Mixed Scotch Doubles teammates from BCA Pool League Ernie Omori her when Bryan gave and more than $13,800 Andrea Saenz-Maes, Glenn Atwell and Vickie Carissa Biggs and Zack $200 “to just from Western BCA - a total of Knutson. Opoka, only 21 years of Ann Brandt triumph go away.” A ring Open Scotch Doubles Sean Lewis, Crystal Opaka $19,845 added. age and originally from Portland, over Sno-King’s The game depends on The tournament led off with mixed showed a lot of promise, a force to Other Team (Margie Avlon, Sherrie the rolls and the ability to take Griffin and Angela Jensen). (Later, advantage of opportunities when scotch doubles on Wednesday reckon with in years to come. morning. The Masters event was a The singles events got underway A v l o n won a flaming one-of-a- given them. That is what makes the kind cue holder made and ring game so exciting and fun to Thursday morning. Men’s donated by Rick watch. Master Todd Speakman Plummer and Bob Mini-tournaments, almost 40 in all, of Northwest Players Palmer, one of the ran Wednesday through Friday League, Vancouver, many items raffled nights with the formats ranging from was a man on a off at the Open-B singles to Master mixed mission climbing to tournament.) The the top to become scotch doubles. The format for the 731 West Lake Ave N men’s team event champion. He went second-chance tournaments was Seattle, WA was very single-elimination, $20 per stick (or through a tough Mon: $5 Game Room Night competitive. Many $60 per team), race to 5 for Open field beating some from 5 PM to close favorites were singles, race to 6 for Masters great players all video games, missing in action in singles, race to 11 for teams. The handily. Todd for one flat fee the top 16. Lights Open singles second-chance Marsh of Sno- King Out (Todd tournament started 10:30 a.m. put up a fight as a Tues: Texas Holdem Poker S p e a k m a n, classy competitor. Friday. Western BCA added $400 to at 6 PM In a classic battle, S t e v e the pot, giving $350 to the winner, Wed: 9-Ball at M e y e r s women’s Master Bill Ermatinger, and paying the 7:30PM Women’s Team and Herb Carissa Biggs, also remaining top 48 places, which $7 entry Billiards and Barstools Babes Johnson) of the Northwest included one woman, Vanessa 100% ADDED f r o m Players League, won over Schwab. The Masters singles Fri/Sat: Club J with a DJ, defending champion, Kris Robbins Northwest Players second-chance tournament Dancing, of Emerald Valley BCA League. League, Vancouver, had eight players with $100 and NO COVER New at this tournament was the ran out of fairy dust as added, giving the winner, Sun: S.I.N. Night splitting of the men’s Open singles Classic Billiards (Glenn Robert Neimeyer, $200. Work in the hospitality event into A and B divisions, which Atwell, John Lewis, The second-chance team industry? Bring helped create a more balanced Don Iverson and Scott event, won by The Killer Bs, down a paycheck stub competition. Many pre-tournament “The Shot” Simpson) from began 10 a.m. Sunday with 12 or ID badge to prove it, favorites dropped like flies early, Cascade Pool League, entries, which included two spend $20 or more on making room for some new winners Portland, put out the lights women teams and $210 added. anything in the house to rise to the top. Cedric Sloan, on the Vancouver team. The teams graciously agreed Northwest Players League, The popular ring game to give the and receive free pool was just that. Once again, Beaverton, took the Open-A division. women teams a three-game from 8-close Men’s Open A He played steadily and did not let the excitement of the 10spot. Cedric Sloan A tournament of this scope anyone down who predicted his ball ring game was a real

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would not be possible were it not for the vision and dedication of Western BCAs officers and board of directors, led by President Bill Henderson. The vice president and tournament director, Sam R a b i t o , coordinated the event, and he, along with the numerous Men’s I haveBilliards ever seen at the tournaments. and invaluable due to Andrew Monstis andTeam: RabitoClassic volunteers and for coordinating the door prizes, of The referees were a seasoned crew businesses, is which Chinook Winds donated $500 and the best we have ever had. responsible for its to purchased giveaway items from Probably the biggest change was the success. Gary the tournament’s vendors. Cindy layout of the tables and everyone Benson, High Rosenthal, Stacy Sherman seemed to be happy with the and Monstis (to name a few) change. By putting the brackets in Women’s Master C o u n t r y Promotions, did a marathon of work at the hallway, a lot of the congestion Singles Carissa Biggs provided 64 the podium. was eliminated and it made it so Valley tables and kept things Western BCA much easier to get around the room. running smoothly. After a serious thanks the many Although I am not a great fan of a bottleneck in the brackets, his who volunteered dress code, I have to admit that it expertise got a difficult situation countless hours did make the room look a lot back on track. The new floor to ensure that classier. I hope we can always have layout, which relieved much of the tournament tournaments where the class, style the previous layout’s congestion, would be a and skill of the players are the talk of the tournament. And let’s not was the buzz of the tournament. success. Tom Moss of Emerald Valley BCA Vendors included forget the weather, except for one League put the careful On the Wire, rainy morning the days at the beach measurements into play. On the Billiards911.com were sunny, warm and wonderful. Wire produced the tournament’s (formerly Beads Congratulations to the winners and program, under the direction of and Billiards), to the non-winners like me. Just keep practicing volunteer Vanessa Schwab, who Palace Billiards Men’s Master Singles because our day will also developed the annual event and Dave Lauer Todd Speakman come. I would like to design for the shirts, added many Cue Repair. thank everyone that new items to the fund-raising booth, A huge thanks to goes to BCA Pool came and created the web site, and prepared League for their support. It is the played or the event materials like the entry finest pool organization in the watched and I form and score sheets. country, putting forth what the hope we can Joyce Gumm, players want to see, an improved make the next secretary-treasurer, pool environment available to all Western zipped out the regardless of age, gender or skill BCA regional payout checks level. tournament w i t h As the tournament ended, players even more efficiency so and spectators made many positive memorable.” t h a t comments. “I have attended many The 12th members of Western BCAs regional annual regional c o u l d tournaments and this is the best 98 - b a l l c o l l e c t ball ever held,” said Samantha tournament is t h e i r Simatos of Spokane’s Inland BCA, scheduled for h a r d - echoing these sentiments of others. March 6- 11, e a r n e d Henderson remarked, “I have been 2007. winnings with to all the Western BCA regional Women’s Open The association a minimal tournaments and this one stands out Singles welcomes all amount of for several reasons. The quality of Wendy Sedlacek players in the w a i t i n g pool has risen dramatically over the t i m e . years and this tournament was a Northwest. For more Men’s Open B Kudos is showcase for some of the best pool information about the association Micah O’Malley

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Ray Lunde Memorial Tournament from: Shane McKinley

A Tournament was ran last Saturday the 18th at JR’s Steakhouse in Marysville, WA. We had a Memorial Tournament for a guy who has been an icon in the pool community for over 30 years. The man I am speaking of was Ray Lunde w h o passed away on June 19th, 2006. Ray was a Ray Lunde g r e a t ambassador of billiards. He was very involved in the APA and the BCA, reaching the Nationals with several teams. Ray was well known by most pool players in the West Coast. We had 32 players show up for this tournament as most of them were special invites. We wanted to have most of Ray’s closest friends (Pool Players) be involved in this 1st Annual Tournament. We shared the company of some great pool players like Mike Stephens and Larry Nelson. It was a great turnout as we cut the field to 32 players. We had several other players who wanted to play and we just did not have the time to run more than a 32 bracket board in one day. We will most likely have a two day tourney next year. Ray’s Family showed up for the event and talked with all ray’s friends, which brought tears to their eye’s more than once. For the most part the family was all smiles knowing that Ray was so appreciated by all. It was my honor to run

this tournament in Ray’s name along with my partner Alisha Rogers. Alisha was close to the family and did a large part of organizing this event. The tournament was 8-ball Vegas rules race to 2 on both sides. The tournament started at 1:00 pm and was finished at 9:00pm. We had some really good matches as Mike Stephens and Larry Nelson were on opposite sides of the board. Everyone was thinking that they would meet in the finals as they both were winning Brad Hornshaw matches 2-0. It seamed like they were breaking and running most of their racks. As most tournaments proceed forward you always have someone playing great and looking for an upset. There were two people on this day who were looking to win, Frank McMurtry and Brad Hornshaw. Once we were down to the final 8 players we had Larry Nelson get upset by Joby Williams 2-1 and then Frank McMurtry beat Joby Williams 2-1 to face the looser of the point match. Mike Stephens and Brad Hornshaw played for the point as Brad beat Mike 2-1. Mike Stephens took out Frank 2-0 as it looked like he really wanted another chance at Brad. The final match was tense as Mike Stephens took the first set 2-1. The final set was a battle of safe play as they ended up 1-1 and Mike had a chance to close out the match when he got

hooked and played a safe. Brad had a shot and made a 90 degree cut on the 8-ball to the side pocket for the win. It was an awesome shot with the tourney on the line, if he missed, it would have been Mike’s game. On this day it was all Brad Hornshaw. He never lost a match!!! Mike Stephens The tournament fee was a $10.00 entry fee with half going towards a donation to Ray’s family as they were in need of some money to purchase Ray’s Headstone. We felt it would be great if we could help out with the cost. We had donation jars around the bar and people donated in large amounts. We Frank McMurtry raised over $800.00 for Ray’s family.The APA donated a very nice McDermott pool cue for our raffle and Chuck from JR’s Steakhouse chipped in $200.00. I would like to thank all who played and donated to a great man. 1st $150 Brad Hornshaw 2nd $75 Mike Stephens 3rd $40 Frank McMurtry 4th $30 Joby Williams 5th $30 Robert Synder

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Mary Rakin World Junior 9-Ball Champion By Marlon Bernardino - November 19, 2006

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Two-time defending champion Taiwanese Wu lead. He tied the game at 7-all count including his three incredible jump Yu-Lun and Filipina-American Mary Ann Rakin dominates their shots.” Wu added, who can still compete in the event for the next two respective brackets in the just concluded 2006 World 9-Ball Junior for years. boy’s and girl’s championships late Friday at the Sherbrooke Room, In a separate exclusive interview, lone Filipino entry 17-year-old Rene Mar David from Barangay Botocan in Quezon City added: “I learned level 1 at the Holiday Inn here in Rooty Hill. The 17-year-old Wu from Taipei defeated countryman Ko Pin-Yi (9-7) so much my game against Gerald Lopez of Nicaragua. I will use it in my future local and international tournament.” David in the race-to-9, alternate breaks format in the finals said who won his first three matches before falling to win the boys’ crown in three consecutive years in to Gerald Lopez of Nicaragua, 7-9, in the this event organize by the World Pool-Billiard quarterfinals, knock-out stage last Thursday. Association which is open to all cue artists 19-yearBorn in Apalit, Pampanga was raise in Candon City, old and below. Ilocos Sur, David whose stint here also supported On the other hand, the Daly City, California resident by Raya Sports, the Philippines Sports Commission Rakin, who traced her roots from Cavite edges (PSC), Department of Tourism (DOT) assistant compatriot Anna Kostanian also from the United secretary Cynthia Carrion, Billiards and Snooker States (7-6) in the race-to-7, alternate breaks Congress of the Philippines (BSCP), Grand Sport, system in the championships round to capped the Rhadiola, ACCEL, MASCO head Ali Atienza, coveted girls’ title. Mary Rakin This writer had a chance to talk in an exclusive interview with Wu, a Bugsy’s Promotion, BM Express, Lutong Pinoy Restaurant, Le Colonial sophomore student from Zuang Zing high school in Taipei through his Vietnamese Restaurant and Kingston Basketball Club. interpreter Mr. Galaxy Hsieh, junior’s Committee Chairman of Chinese This was the first time that the Philippines send a representative in this prestigious tournament which participated by Philippines, Taiwan, Taipei Billiards Association. “Gerald Lopez of Nicaragua is calm and careful about our game in the China, United States, Germany, Finland, Poland, Canada, Switzerland, semi-final round. The Filipino player Rene Mar David is a good player Iran, Germany, Ukraine, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Korea, Japan, Republic but in an experience about his game against Gerald (Lopez) in the of South Africa, New Zealand and host country-Australia. quarter-final round as far international competition as concern.” said Editor’s Note: Representing America in Sydney for the girls were Mary Wu who beat compatriot and former world champion Wu Chia-Ching Rakin, Anna Kostanian, and Liz Lovely. The boys team consisted of Justin Bergman, Daniel Rakin, Austin Murphy and Ryan Dunn. in the finals of the event two years ago. About his game against Ko in the finals. “I was just lucky about my Austin Murphy was the highest finishing boy, who just missed the game to Ko Pin-Yi. He played very well despite I take a 6-1 commanding quarterfinals by losing to Yevgen Novosad of the Ukraine 9-5.

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World Fingerpool Turkey Shoot Pool straight eight, no sticks, you were decided. There were no have to hold a beverage in your non- violations for not having a beverage shooting hand, and your playing for in non-shooting hand known as a live turkey? ballast. This What is this? year 3rd place Every year went to Jay for the past Truman a new eight years participate, just before 2nd went to Thanksgiving Sherm Card a the World 4 time world Finger Pool champion, Organization and 1st place holds a went to John turkey shoot. Boykin also a The turkey former world shoot was (l to r) Jay Truman 3rd, Sherm Card 2nd, John Boykin 1st champion. All held at the New California Tavern in of the pool games played were Marysville Wa. this year. Due to a extremely competitive. Last years record number of players, a new world champion John (The Rebel) venue was needed with more Old will have to get a lot of practice tables. 18 players signed up for the in to win two years in a row. This tournament, all of which wanted a live tournament is also a qualifier for the turkey! This equaled the amount of world championships. On Feb.11th players normally experienced during 2007 the WFO will be hosting the the world championships. The 10th Annual World Finger Pool players positions where decided, the Championships. The tournament will coin was flipped, and its time to also be held at the New California begin. Oh, and you break with out a Tavern in Marysville Wa. stick! The players battled it back and For more info call 360-653-2101. forth until the final three positions

Los Angeles Player Crashes U.S. Amateurs From: Jason Bowman

Winner of Men’s and Women’s Divisions Advance to ’07 Pro Event

Melinda Huang

LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (November 13, 2006) - Two rookies to the U.S. Amateur Championship came to Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, Nov. 3-5, and shocked a field of the nation’s top amateur players to advance to a pro event in 2007. The finals in the Women’s Division pitted Michell Monk of Palm Bay, Fla., against Melinda Huang of Los Angeles. The two were both undefeated when they went head-tohead on the final day of the

tournament. It was Huang who would advance to the finals with a 52 win. Monk advances to a WPBA Classic Tour event of her choice next year. In the Men’s Division, Bill McCollim of Freedom, Pa., became one of only a handful of players to forever be labeled a U.S. Amateur Champion. McCollim got off on the right foot by getting a win in his first match. McCollim won paid entry and travel expenses to the 2007 U.S. Open 9Ball Championship. The 2006 U.S. Amateur Championship, produced and conducted by the American Poolplayers Association (APA), was held at Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 3-5. As Champions, Monk and McCollim will return next year to defend their coveted titles. visit http://www.poolplayers.com

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Billy Palmer Takes the Weekend

By HARDTIMES Tournament Director Tom Suarez

Billy Palmer put his signature on the First of the Month One Pocket and 9 Ball events for November. No one has won both events in the same weekend in almost 4 years. Guess who that was?... Billy Palmer. Billy took the One Pocket event with wins over Brian LaFlamme, Taylor Townsend, Ed Ames, Frank Nordmann (5th/6th) and a close ‘hot seat’ match with Rafael Martinez (3rd). Chris MacDonald took 2 nd place by wining matches over Chris MacDonald Charles Lintz (5th/6th), Dave Rodden and then losing a close match to Frank Nordmann (5th/6th) and taking the trip to the one loss side. There Mr. MacDonald fought off tough matches with Trevor Smith, Ed Ames, Charles Lintz (5th/6th), Jim Fabionar (4th) and then another nail bitter with 3rd place finisher Rafael Martinez. The Finals were true double elimination and Mr. MacDonald took full advantage of his winning streak by handing Mr. Palmer his first loss of the day. The second match was all Mr. Palmer. Billy won the second match in less than 20 minutes. There were 24 players for the One Pocket event and HardTimes added $240 for a total purse of $720. The 9 Ball event had 42 players from all over Northern California. The $25 entry fee and $420 added totaled $1470 for the players to win. Billy Palmer took the short path to the finals by winning all of his matches on the Winner’s side. His matches included wins over Jarvis, Taylor Townsend, Art Valencia, Tony “T-Rex” Chohan (3rd)(this was a Hill-Hill thriller), Damien Overton (4th) and another tough match against Sacramento’ Jim “Da-Tee-Cha” Fabionar (2nd). . Jim Fabionar had wins over Tony Torrez, Curtis, Loren Mah (9th-12th) Rafael Martinez (5th/6th) and then winning the One Loss final with a shutout win against Tony Chohan (3rd) Nov 4th One Pocket 1st $260 Billy Palmer 2 nd $180 Chris MacDonald 3 rd $120 Rafael Martinez th 4 $80 Jim Fabionar 5/6 $40 Frank Nordmann, Charles Lintz Nov 5th 9 Ball 1st $450 Billy Palmer nd 2 $250 Jim Fabionar 3 rd $180 Tony Chohan 4 th $130 Damien Overton 5/6 $90 Rafael Martinez, Robert Aldana 7/8 $60 James Williams, Austin Murphy 9-12 $40 Loren Mah, Tim Hall, Trevor Smith, Pat McLeod

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In Memory Of ...Joan Stroud Joan Stroud June 14, 1943 – October 26, 2006

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Joan Stroud, owner of the Log Cabin Pub & Eatery in Sumner, WA, passed away on October 26th from a heart attack. For many people that play pool in the American Poolplayers Association (APA) and Billiard Congress of America (BCA), this face will be sorely missed.

She was an active member in the APA and proud sponsor for both Leagues. Not only was she active in playing pool, she supported the teams that made it to the National Tournaments with her presence in Las Vegas (we know it wasn’t to play slot machines). Joan was also known to many as a great cook, especially Sunday dinner at the Log Cabin. A kind and unselfish person, she was always

there for anyone in need. In addition to being a wonderful person, Mom and Grandma, she was downright fun to be around! Many had a special bond with her and will forever cherish those memories. Words can’t express how much Joan will be missed but know in our hearts that she will always be watching over everyone whose life she touched.

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Arlo Walsman Wins at Longview’s Cadillac Island Story by: Mike Jensen

Young gun Arlo Walsman “shot em down” at the monthly tournament in Longview. It was just a matter of time before the twenty-year-old Walsman got to the top of the winner circle. Arlo is a new, young talent that we will be seeing at the top of tournaments for years to come. He plays in our nine ball tournaments on Friday night and many times has had to leave with third place money because of the age laws. Everyone under twenty-one must leave the pool hall at eleven PM. because alcohol is served. Arlo has had to leave more than once and take a lesser spot than he probably would have if he were able to finish to the end. He is a nice young man who plays by the rules and treats everyone with respect. He is gracious in winning and losing and the type of person that everyone wants in their establishment. The Cadillac Island Casino congratulates Arlo on his 1st place finish. Arlo and James Davee were the last two on the winner side, with Arlo pulling out the win over James. James then defeated Glenn Atwell in a hill hill win to play Arlo again. James would have to beat Arlo twice in a race to nine, but Arlo had other ideas and won the first set to take the tournament. James Davee had wins over Bob Ohashi, Eddie Lau, Eddie Carrido, Troy VanWinkle and Glenn Atwell for a strong second place finish. Thank you James for coming to Longview. Arlo had wins over Justin Kiske, Jack Kiske, Al Perez, Don Wirtaman and James Davee. 1st Arlo Walsman nd 2 James Davee 3 rd Glenn Atwell 4 th Troy VanWinkle 5-6 Don Wirtaman, Bob Olson 7-8 Al Perez, Eddie Carrido

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2007 U.S. Bar Table Championships The 14th Annual US Bar Table Championships will be held at the Sands Regency Hotel and Casino located in Reno, Nevada. The event runs from February 28th thru March 4th. Now being produced and promoted by the BCA Pool League, it will feature 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Diamond smart tables, custom Diamond lights and the Aramith Red Circle cue ball. All matches will be played on Tournament Blue Simonis 860. The 9-Ball division will start on Wednesday, February 28th at noon and will be completed March 2nd. The 8-Ball division will start at noon on Friday, March 2nd and finish March 4th. Entry fees will remain at $125 per division (includes $25 registration fee). Entries postmarked after Friday, February 16th will be assessed a $25 late fee. The event is presented by the Sands Regency Hotel and Casino and $10,000 will be added to each event. There will be a $500 bonus added to each division for the highest finishing woman. There is also a $5000 bonus for any player if they win both events. There will be after tournament action, including ring games, mini tournaments and more. For room reservations contact the Sands Regency at (866)386-7829. Online entry forms will be available at www.sandsregency.com. For tournament information contact the BCA Pool League at www.playbca.com, leagues@playbca.com, or (866)USA-POOL.

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2006 Montana State 8 Ball Results (continued from page 17)

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B 1st $275/139 Stephanie Crawford, Great Falls 2nd $175/98 Candace Evans, Manhattan 3rd $125/79 Christina McDonald, Belgrade 4th $90/40 Val Massinco, Great Falls 5th $60/20 Rhonda Caufield, Billings 5th $60/20 Lisa Tesdal, Great Falls 7th $40 Lori Warnell, Billings 7th $40 Diana Brown-Stidham, Great Falls

Mens B 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 5th 7th 7th 9th 9th 9th 9th

$425/186 $325/133 $259/106 $200/53 $100/26 $100/26 $75 $75 $50 $50 $50 $50

Chad Sylvester, Kalispell Jack Salveson, Billings Kurt Shulland, Havre Hing Tsing, Bozeman John Barnes, Great Falls Jody Wilkens, Missoula Kurt Cooper, Billings Jason Lucht, Manhattan Steve Linder, Glendive Dan Schoen, Billings Tom Coon, Billings Landyn Ackerman, Wolf Point

Mens Senior 1St $175 2nd $100 3rd $70

Don Oliver, Missoula Dan Bummer, Laurel Bill Kirkpatrick, Billings

Mixed Team 1st $825/256 Doug Asleson(capt), Billings Don Oliver, Missoula Linda Asleson, Billings Mary Price, Fort Harrison 2nd $495/192 Val Weber(capt), Billings Doug Medina, Billings Mike Robinson, Billings Penny Allen, Billings 3rd $330/128 Dave Garcia, Butte Michelle Garcia, Butte Mary Garcia, Butte Rick Florez, Billings

Open Team 1st $475/122 Jim Winter(capt), Billings Seth King, Bozeman Jason Dawes, Butte Jeff Boucher, Bozeman 2nd $285/91 Khan Tran, Billings Tobee Keutla, Billings Jason Witt, Billings Bill Luscombe, Billings 3rd $190/61 Larry Hill(capt), Billings Norm Young, Billings Billy Saunders, Billings Tom Barrett, Billings

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12-03-2006 5:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Saez vs Bryant-Las Vegas, NV 12-03-2006 6:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Saez vs Morris-Las Vegas, NV 12-03-2006 7:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Hohmann vs Morris-Las Vegas, NV 12-12-2006 2:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Qualifying Rounds Morris vs Hohmann-Las Vegas, NV 12-12-2006 3:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Saez vs Bryant-Las Vegas, NV 12-13-2006 1:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Saez vs Bryant-Las Vegas, NV 12-13-2006 2:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Saez vs Morris-Las Vegas, NV 12-13-2006 8:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Hohmann vs Morris-Las Vegas, NV 12-14-2006 2:00 am 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Hohmann vs Morris-Las Vegas, NV 12-16-2006 11:00 am 2006 UPA Pro Qualifying Rounds Morris vs Hohmann-Las Vegas, NV 12-16-2006 12:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Saez vs Bryant-Las Vegas, NV 12-16-2006 1:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Saez vs Morris-Las Vegas, NV 12-16-2006 2:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Hohmann vs Morris-Las Vegas, NV 12-29-2006 11:00 am 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Saez vs Morris-Las Vegas, NV 12-29-2006 12:00 pm 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championships Hohmann vs Morris-Las Vegas, NV

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12-17-2006 12:30 pm 2006 WPBA National 9-Ball Semi #1 A Fisher vs. K Fisher-Lincoln City, OR 12-17-2006 1:30 pm 2006 WPBA National 9-Ball Semi #2 Kim vs. Corr-Lincoln City, OR 12-17-2006 2:30 pm 2006 WPBA National 9-Ball Finals A Fisher vs. Kim-Lincoln City, OR

12-13-2006 12:00 pm 2006 Int’l Challenge of Champions Archer vs Manalo-Uncasville, CT 12-13-2006 1:00 pm 2006 Int’l Challenge of Champions Archer vs Hohmann-Uncasville, CT 12-14-2006 11:00 am 2006 WPBA US Open 9-Ball Semi #1 A Fisher vs. Villereal-Albuquerque, NM 12-14-2006 12:00 pm 2006 WPBA US Open 9-Ball Semi #2 Webb vs. Shaw-Albuquerque, NM 12-14-2006 1:00 pm 2005 Women’s Trick Shot Magic A Fisher vs. Laurance-Las Vegas, NV 12-15-2006 1:00 pm 2006 WPBA US Open 9-Ball Finals A Fisher vs. Shaw-Albuquerque, NM 12-18-2006 6:00 pm 2006 WPBA National 9-Ball Semi #2 Kim vs. Corr-Lincoln City, OR 12-18-2006 7:00 pm 2006 WPBA National 9-Ball Finals A Fisher vs. Kim-Lincoln City, OR 12-18-2006 8:00 pm 2005 Women’s Trick Shot Magic A Fisher vs Laurance at Las Vegas, NV

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EVENT / RULES 9-Ball 8-Ball Open Vegas Rules 8-Ball Open Call Pocket 9-Ball “B” Only 8-Ball B & below 8-Ball B & below 8-Ball Money Shoot Qualifier 9 Ball - Texas Express 8-Ball Open 8 Ball - Ladies Only Texas Holdem’ Poker 9-Ball 9-Ball BCA 8-Ball 8-Ball/9-Ball Scotch Doubles Draw Partner “Torture” Tournament 9 Ball - Texas Express 9-Ball Vegas Rules 8-Ball B & below 8-Ball Open 9-Ball Min. 16 players 8 Ball 9-Ball 8-Ball 9 Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball B only Limit 16 Texas Holdem’ Poker 9-Ball 8-Ball/9-Ball Alternating 8-Ball “B” Only 9 Ball - Valley 8-Ball 8-Ball 8 Ball 8 Ball - BCA Modified 8 Ball - B & below 8-Ball 9-Ball $25 top B player 9-Ball $25 top B player 8-Ball 8 Ball 9-Ball 9 Ball 8 Ball - Call Pocket Texas Holdem’ Poker 8-Ball 8-Ball & below 8-Ball Open Max 32 8-Ball BCA rules 8-Ball Open 9-Ball 8 Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball Slop Pool 9-Ball Texas Holdem’ Poker 8-Ball B & below Blind Draw Sc Dbls

9-Ball Blind Draw Sc Dbls

9-Ball 8 Ball - Valley 8-Ball 8-Ball Min. 16 players 8-Ball 8 Ball - Vegas Rules Blind Draw Scotch Dbls 9 Ball

ENTRY $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5+$2 g.f. $5 $3 Call $5 $8 $5 $5 $5 $1 $5+$2 g.f. $5 $3 $5+$1 $7 (incl. g.f.) $5 $7 $5 $5+3 g.f. $5+$2 g.f. $5 Call Call $5+$2 g.f. $5 $5 $5 $5 $5+$2 g.f. $5 $5 $5 $5+$2 g.f. $5+$2 g.f. $5 $5 $3 $5+3 g.f. FREE Call $5 $5+$1 $5+$3 g.f. $5 $5 $5 $5 $3 $5 $2 $5+$2 g.f. Call $3 $5+$1 $5 $5+$1 $5 $5 $5 $7 (incl. g.f.) $5 $5 $5 $5

ADDED 150% 100% ($100 max) 100% 100% 100% 50% 50% $50 min. $$$ $2/player CASH Payout 100% 100% w/16+ Pays 75% field 100% $20 $50 min. Matching 150% Matching Matching 100% w/16 100% Matching 100% 100% up to $100 CASH Payout Matching 100% Matching 100% w/16+ 50% w/16 - 100% w/32

$50 min. $3/player 100% 50% $200 $200 100% w/16 Matching 100% $2/player CASH Payout 50% Matching 100% w/16+ 100% $300 payout w/24 100% w/16 Matching Matching Meat 100% CASH Payout 150% Matching Pays 75% field Matching Matching Matching 100% 100% $$$ w/16+ $3/player

TIME 7:00PM 7:30PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:45PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 5:00PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 11:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 2:00PM 7:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 4:30PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM 2:00PM 6:00PM 1:00PM 4:00PM Call 2:00PM 6:00PM 1:00PM

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OREGON POOL TOURNAMENTS

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EVENT / RULES 9-Ball Open 9-Ball 9 Ball ‘B’ -Texas Express 8 Ball (Paying top woman) USPPA 8-Ball BCA Rules Golf Snooker 8-Ball B & Below 9 Ball ‘C’ -Texas Express 8-Ball/9-Ball USPPA 8-Ball 9-Ball C & below 8-Ball B & below Mod. BCA 8-Ball Modified BCA 8-Ball/9-Ball Open Pool Tourny 9-Ball B & below Golf Snooker 8-Ball B & Below 9-Ball 9 Ball BCA Rules 8-Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped 9-Ball Texas Express 9-Ball Texas Express $1650 APA Qualifier 9 Ball-Open Qualifier 9-Ball Open Mod. Tx Exp Golf Snooker 9 Ball Texas Express 8 Ball BCA rules 9-Ball with Break Pot 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped Blind Draw Scotch Dbls Scotch Dbls 8-Ball 9 Ball - Race 4/3 8-Ball 8 Ball Straight Pool (1st Sun.) 8 Ball - ACS Rules

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PHONE (406) 449-4997 (406) 285-9876 (406) 259-9865 (406) 259-9865 (406) 248-3314 (406) 257-9656 (406) 388-1811 (406) 259-9865 (406) 248-3314 (406) 782-3700

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December 2006

Men’s Open-A singles Men’s Open-B singles 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5–6 7–8 9–12

$1,095 $765 $530 $370 $260 $180 $125

13–16

$85

17–24

$60

25–32

$40

33–48

$30

Micah O’Malley Don McMillan Jonathon Hahn John Brown Brent Langley, Andy Wheatland Bill Irons, Jeff Wilson Jeff Leiss, David Mathews Miguel Morfin, Mike Carpenter Jing Gicoso, Bill Nelson Greg Sprenger Jr., Ryan Busto Gary Wing, Jason Miller, Gary Elce Brian Bailey, Terry Erdman, Larry McKenzie Dave Shortt, Eddie Lau Jopie Berkers, Jack Lowery, Butch Ellis Jim Stiffler, Michael Knight, Gary Hoffman Richard Irving, Dennis Proia Josh Bullock, Fred Heinrich, Robert Goca Bill Andreozzie, Mark Walsh, Dan Cameron Greg Sprenger Sr., Sonny Boggs, Ron Ok Chris Lewis, Milan Kopecky, Jeff Coates Dan Glynn, Wes Bledsoe, Jeff Rabel Toshi Moriguchi

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5–6 7–8 9–12

$1,255 $815 $530 $345 $220 $145 $90

13–16

$60

17–24

$40

$1,305 $865 $575 $380 $255 $170 $110

13–16

$75

17–24

$50

Todd Speakman Todd Marsh Tommy Rossi Steve Tune Ken Dodd, Steve Linglebach Kevin Fong, Glenn Atwell Jeff Jerome, Andrew Monstis Justin Lilje, Clyde Bowles Pat Schumacher, Matt Horner Zac Masiba, Ed Tarapel Russell Cearley, Chad Bisconer, Tyler Luce Colin McMurphy, Shawn Gibson Jason Marcoulier, Mike Jensen, Dillon Standley

Cedric Sloan Mike Stephens John Lewis Brad Hornshaw Marvin Seal, Scott Chandler Eric Sawyer, Phil Wilson Mike Gwinn, Jason DeFilippes Rod Bair, Sean Lewis Brian Roberson, Ed Slade, Bob Cook Ernie Omori Pat O’Meara, Stan Alameda, Joey Alemen Damon Minx, Gary Timmons, Howard Pries Kirk DeBoard, George McKeon

Women’s teams 1st

$1,620

2nd

$1,020

3rd

$645

4th

$405

5–6

$255

7–8

$165

Men’s Master Singles 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5–6 7–8 9–12

9–12

$105

Billiards & Barstools’ Babes Carissa Biggs, Ann Brandt, Cathy Duenes The Other Team Margie Avlon, Sherry Griffin, Angela Jensen Noti Heartbreakers Bonnie Mahaffey, Kris Robbins, Denise Vaughn Nick’s Chicks Stacy Eilts, Bea Goodenough, Margie Muresan We’ll Take Stripes Jennifer Nordling, Wanda Plummer, Kari Stevens Twisted Sisters Naomi Cannard, Connie Carlson, Melinda Childers, Niki Phillipi Sneaky Pete’s Glenda Bell, Gayle Gould, Teresa Shaw Classic Island Girls Sherri Demke, Donna Totten, Mary Hopkin Out of Shape Lori Dawkins, Darcy Moss, Cindy Rosenthal Nice Rack Melanie Elder, Crystal Opoka, Alisha Rogers Carma Adele Evans, Cindy Medina, Robyn Willits Chicks w/ Sticks Sheri Cooper, Camatha Groshong, Wilma Mayer

Master mixed scotch doubles

Open mixed scotch doubles

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5–6

$1,610 $950 $560 $330 $200

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5–6

$1,340 $920 $640 $440 $300

7–8

$120

7–8

$210

9–12

$140

13–16

$100

17–24

$70

Andrea Saenz-Maes, Glenn Atwell Liz Cole, Darrell Schulden Cindy Doty, Mike Stevens Eve Stockstill, Todd Gooch Melanie Elder, Micah O’Malley Mary Hopkin, Sean Gray Kris Robbins, Russell Cearley Paula Heusinkveilo, Matt Horner

Women’s Open singles 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5–6 7–8 9–12

$825 $575 $395 $275 $190 $130 $90

13–16

$60

17–24

$45

Wendy Sedlacek Julie Valdez Crystal Opoka Eve Stockstill Shirley Morgan, Tiffany Morgan Dove Thompson, Johnnie Landis Teresa Shaw, Dee Reis, Teri Dotson, Margie Avlon Angela Jensen, Jenny Sheldon, Kathy Schierman, Vickie Knutson Bonnie Jones, Lorraine Krom, Nicole Bisconer-Fox, Carole Hartzell Alisha Rogers, Jennifer Nordling, LeLani George, Linda Smith

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Crystal Opoka, Sean Lewis Vickie Knutson, Ernie Omori Tiffany Taylor, C. Ray Himes Niki Phillipi, Cedric Sloan Michelle Barkdoll, Scott Chandler Rebecca Easley, Sonny Boggs Donna Totten, Don Coffman Jennifer Nordling, John Evans Lorraine Krom, Phil Wilson Sandi Fisher, Joel McLain Tammi Hornshaw, Brian Johnson Eileen Madden, Dan Beltran Karen and Peter Disciascio Shirley Morgan, Steve Myers Bonnie Jones, Mike Norris Wendy Sedlacek, Gabe Slater Teresa Ganong, Mark Barrette Kathy Giles, Gary Bragg Naomi Cannard, Jim Chamings Alicia Kvasnicka, Chuck Hood Lori Dawkins, Jon Letsom Denise Vaughn, Jon McDonlad Cathy Duenas, Dan Rodrigues Angela Jensen, Marvin Seal

Men’s teams 1st

$3,435

2nd

$2,355

3rd

$1,620

4th

$1,110

5–6

$765

7–8

$525

9–12

$360

13–16

$240

17–24

$165

25–32

$120

Classic Billiards: Glenn Atwell, John Lewis, Don Iverson, Scott Simpson Lights Out: Steve Meyers, Herb Johnson, Todd Speakman Bounty Hunters: Rod Bair, Juan Ibanez, Aaron Probst Island Casino: Ken Dodd, Jonathon Hahn, Jeff Jackson The Yo-Yo’s: John Corrigan, Scott Goula, Tommy Rossi Cowboy Dave: Dave Hawksley, Chuck Milear, Phillip Rothschild The Donkeys: Sean Lewis, Micah O’Malley, John Te Yogee’s Silver Bullets: Mike Cronk, Mike Hocevar, Dan Sternberg On The Snap David Butler, Bruce Deal, Gary Maxwell Menagerie: Matt Bryan, Doug Capps, Mike Jarvis M & J John Brown, Jason Marcoulier, Lonnie Jennings Cue & Cushion #1: Jeff Jerome, Nolan Pagdilau, Sergio Tristan, Louis Delicino Center Pocket Dave Faulk, Gary French, Larry McKenzie, Kevin Logan Q’s Club: Dave Overbo, Brian Roberson, Ed Tarape 3 Under: Bill Anglin, Dan Cameron, Jeff Rabel, Dan Glynn JT’s Lemonade: Jack Kjelde, Jay Krause, Mike Tierney, Lonnie Varner Nor-ack-ums: Karla Bagley-Tias, Lono Kaai, Kirk DeBoard KC’s Midway: Mike Grimm, Mike Stevens, Craig Irwin Q’s Crushers: John Jackson, Owen Miller, Mark Walsh Shafted: Bob Cook, Shawn Gibson, Steve Mendoza Geritol Geezers: Dave Anderson, Gary Wing, Bill Ermatinger Get It Done: Chad Bisconer, Robert Goca, Carl Webster Snap Crackle Pop: Jeff Leiss, Aaron Curti, Dave Randall JD’s Sports Pub: Danny Burdick, Mark Fenn, Bret Baker, George McKeon Alibi Tadpoles: Bob Cummings, Dan Madden, Bob Powell, Dan Beltran CCB: Bob Bingham, Joey Christensen, Greg Christensen S.T.F.U.: Jamie Cain, Phillip Peterson, Norm Reddenkopp II The Nuts: Mike Ottoboni, Mike Peters, Martin Peters U-me & Brian: Brian Bailey, Scott Chandler, Steve Gregg Built Ford Tough: Ford, Marvin Seal, Michael J. Poole Trunk Monkeys: Josie LeRoy, Rick Plummer, Mike White Shapes For Girls: Chuck Hood, Randy Ohrstrom, Brian Kvasnicka, Jason McGlocklin

Women’s Master singles 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5–6

$925 $465 $235 $115 $60

Carissa Biggs Kris Robbins Mary Hopkin Barb Thompson Liz Cole, Cindy Doty

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December 2006 Weekly TOURNAMENT RESULTS Billiard Palacade: Sat, Nov 25 16-player NPL handicap 9-ball 1st $200: Milson Cruz (37) 2nd $100: Luis Alvarez (41) 3rd $0: John Hayes (32) & Fred Jones (52) We had 2 in the money and the composite rating of the final four was 40. Next Saturday NPL tournament is Jan 6, 2007

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Nov 8 “B” 1 st $80 Andrew D. Greg 2 nd $45 3/4 $20 John Butler, Patrick Rhea 5/8 $10 Braden Murphy, Tyler Tallant, Danny, Jesse Jiminez Nov 9th USPPA 1 st $65 Randy Method 2 nd $40 Gene Ahola 3/4 $15 Don Gagnon, Eric Stanly Nov 14th 9 Ball Line Tournament 1 st $90 Frank Nordmann 2 nd $100 Don Armstrong, Eric Stanly, Patrick Rhea Nov 15th “B” 1 st $100 and (Split) Don Cody/Greg 2 nd $55 3/4 $20 Dave Walton, Brandon Lewis 5/8 $10 Mike B, Charles Bluefordcraving, Nick G, Rex Nov 16th USPPA 1 st $60 AJ Arce Tony Chohan 2 nd $25 3/4 $20 Jermaine Lazaga, Pat McLeod Nov 17th Weekly 9Ball 1 st $170 Robert Aldana 2 nd $120 Bobby Hunter 3rd $80 Pat McLeod 4th $60 Damien Overton 5/6 $40 Art Valencia, James Williams 7/8 $25 Tim Hall, Dan Russo Nov 21st 8 Ball Line Tournament 1 st $100 Bobby Hunter 2 nd $60 Mike DeWeese 3rd $50 (Tie) Gene Ahola, Mai Schieck, Nathan Parks, Levi Lustado, Tony Torrez, Jenny Nov 22nd “B” 1 st $80 Dave Walton 2 nd $50 Andrew D. 3/4 $20 Levi Lustado, Jesse Jiminez 5-8 $10 SWO, Buddy Barrett, Chip, Janna.

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EVENT / RULES 3 Person Open Team - Limit 18 9-Ball - 3 Person Team One Pocket One Pocket 9-Ball Straight Pool USPPA Pro Am Classic Reno Open 9-Ball Geographical Center Int’l Cup Northern Lights Shootout 9-Ball Open King of the Island 8-Ball Blind Draw Doubles Straight Pool 8-Ball Open Limit 64 9-Ball Open One Pocket/9-Ball One Pocket/9-Ball Christmas Day Tournament 9-Ball (big table) 8-Ball (bar table) 21st-Traynor Memorial Doubles 9-Ball Open One Pocket Straight Pool One Pocket 9-Ball Helena Bar Box 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players 8-Ball Blind Draw Doubles 3 Man Round Robin - Limit 32 Straight Pool 8-Ball B & below One Pocket/9-Ball Players Open 4 Person Team 9-Ball B & below 9-Ball Limit 32 One Pocket/9-Ball One Pocket 9-Ball (big table) 8-Ball (bar table) One Pocket 9-Ball Straight Pool 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players Bud Sautter Open Doubles Sweetheart Mixed Doubles Fingerpool World Champ. 8-Ball Blind Draw Doubles Straight Pool Jim Andersen Memorial District #1 Team Event One Pocket/9-Ball 2 Man Team Memorial Tourney MT Women’s State Doubles One Pocket/9-Ball 12th Annual 8-Ball Regionals 8-Ball & 9-Ball Regionals

ENTRY $100 $120 (incl g.f.) $20 $20 $25 $12 $60 $125 $40 $60M/$35W $35+$10 g.f. $5 $20 $30 $40+$5 g.f. $25 ea $25 each $5 $20+$5 g.f. $50/team $45+$15 g.f. $20 $12 $20 $25 $40+g.f. $10 $5 Call $20 $30+$10 g.f. $25 ea $100/team $30+$10 g.f. $25 incl. g.f. $25 each $20 $20+$5 g.f. $20 $25 $12 $10 $30 $10 $3 $5 $20 $10 $90 $25 ea $20 $20 $25 each Varies Varies

ADDED $1,000 $1,500 $50 every 8 $10 per 30 max. $10 per 50 max.

$10,000 $24,000 $1,000 1st $15,000 Cash/Prizes $1,000 Matching $50 every 8 100% $2,000 $300 ea $300 ea w/32 $250 $500 w/20+ teams $1,200 w/64 $50 every 8 $10 per 30 max. $10 per 50 max.

$2,500+ $200 Matching $50 every 8 $1,000 $300 ea $3,050 w/full field $1,000 $200 $300 ea w/32 $50 every 8 $250 $10 per 30 max. $10 per 50 max.

$200 $300

Matching $50 every 8

$300 ea $$$ on entries $600+ $300 ea w/32 $24,000 at least $12,500

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