ESPN Sexiest Athlete ? Page 14 Jeanette Lee
Marsh Wins It All At Canadian Club Regionals Photo & Story by: Linda Carter
Todd Marsh of Seattle proved to be the cream of the crop as he rose to the top at the Canadian Club Sharp Shooter C h a l l e n g e R e g i o n a l Tournament at Jillian s Billiard Club in Seattle on January 19. Vying for a top prize of $1,000 and a chance for more, were 21 hopefuls. Kris Iverson, Jeanette Lee, Todd Marsh Each participant had already won or placed second in a local Canadian Club tournament. Continued page 15
Canadian Club Regionals by: Doug Drotman
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W.S.P.L. SPOT OPTION TITLEHOLDERS
team (two 5.2½ s S/L & four 4.2 s), but they played quality pool, and got it done the Old Fashion Way! **THEY EARNED IT** A 1ST session team, they are well managed by their team captain, Marc Peterson. Marc has a few Vintage League years under his belt, so, he managed to make a sometimes difficult job look
by: Gary Smith
JANUARY 19,& 20,2002 AT Q z F A M I L Y R E S TA U R A N T AND THE TIME OUT ALE HOUSE As usual the W . S . P . L . TITLEHOLDERS took a new twist! Along with it s share of Sudden Death Matches; it featured a new Vinces Dark Horse Team.(VINCES Vince s Corner Pocket - 1st Place Corner Pocket (back l to r) James Schweiger, Terry Stuefen, Stanhope (front l to r) Bruce Walsh, Marc Team): simply took Travis Peterson (Capt.) (not pictured) Dave Davis NO one is going to EASY!! beat us, to the table, and showed The 2ND to last match came right every team in the tournament, how down to the hill game and both Gentlemen Players get it done!! players, himself and the captain of They only had 6 players on their continued page 22
Portland, Oregon Photo by: Robert Storm
Nearly 30 of the Pacific Unfortunately, both players Northwest s best amateur came up short against the pool players took their next billiards champ, so shot of advancing at the Canadian Club will donate Canadian Club Sharpshooter the $2000 to the National Challenge Regional Scoliosis Association. The Championship on Friday, Jan. other top finshers 18 at Sam s Hollywood included:Steve Lingelbach Marvene and Terry Oshel Billiards (1845 NE 41st Ave in (Troutdale), Shea Lantern Portland 503-282-8266). It is one of (Aloha), Joe Trevino (Portland), Kings 22 regional tournaments from January Santy (Nampa, ID), Bill Miller (Portland) through March. and Matt Bryan (Beaverton). The top two finishers, 1st: Terry Oshel The top two players from each of the from Corvallis; and 2nd: Marvin Seal of 22 regional tournaments compete in the Philomath, earned $1000 and $500 2001-02 Canadian Club Sharpshooter respectively, and advanced to April¹s Challenge National Finals in Las Vegas national finals in Las Vegas. Both in April. The overall winner will earn the players also got the once-in-a-lifetime title, $5000 and the chance to take the chance to challenge the world¹s most Canadian Club Million Dollar Shot famous billiard player, Jeanette Lee sink the 8-ball off the break for $1 The Black Widow for a $1000 prize. million.
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EDWIN WINS IT
Story & Photos By Jackie Clark Well once again The Falls Club started the New Year off right, with $5,000 guaranteed paid out. This was our 6th annual January open 9-ball tournament at the Falls Club located in Post Falls, Idaho. Every year the players that come for our tournament seem to be better and better. This Northwest s best-kept secret isn t a secret anymore, with players coming from all over WA, Montana, Oregon, Calgary BC and as far away as Salt Lake City. All the tournaments we have Edwin Montal and at the Falls Club guarantees added money, Randy Camantigue thanks to owner Johnny Carr. The snow fell hard and fast Friday night and into Saturday morning, leaving our area with 7 plus inches on the ground by start time Saturday. But still 53 determined players made it in time for one of the best player s auction Edwin Wins Continued on page 17
Liberty Inn Welcomes WBPPA Pool Players
Once again the WBPPA will be heading for Lincoln City, Oregon for their Regional Championships. The five day 8-Ball Championships will start February 27, 2002 and run through March 3, 2002. Sheryl Willis, the general manager of the Liberty Inn, has put out the welcome mat for the players. The inn is conveniently located near the Chinook Winds Casino where all the events will be played. There is a
shuttle available at the Liberty Inn to take it s guests to the Casino. The inn offers in-room refrigerators, microwaves, hair dryers, cable television, coffee and data ports. The breakfast room has a complimentary continental breakfast every day. There is an indoor pool and jacuzzi, fitness room, guest laundry, and 24 hour desk. Visit the Liberty Inn online to see all they have to offer at: www.libertyinn.com (See ad page 28)
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