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May 2008

Atwell’s Stellar Play Claims Title

Nite Hawk Portland, OR April 11-13, 2008 $1,500 added The forty-seventh stop of the 2007/2008 Pechauer All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance - ACS) The event drew the maximum forty-eight players in a double-elimination 9-ball format on 8-foot bar boxes. Former pro Dan Louie (Seattle, WA) marched undefeated to the finals. In the A-side finals, Louie easily took down Damian Redman (Portland, OR) 9-3. Earlier in the A-bracket semis, Louie overcame Bob Olson (Vancouver, WA) 9-7, while Redman bested Bob Zack (Portland, OR) 9-5. In the previous A-side round, Louie outpointed Jesse Allred (Vancouver, WA) 9-3, Bob Olson clipped Glenn Atwell (Portland, OR) 9-8, Damian Redman eased past Allen Hanson (Tacoma, WA) 9-4, while Bob Zack dominated Gary Crane (Portland, OR) 9-2. In the B-side “last 8” Allen Hanson eliminated Gary Crane at 7th place by a 9-2 margin, while Jesse Allred tied Crane via a 7-9 loss to Glenn Atwell. In the quarterfinals, Hanson and Atwell ended the runs of Bob Olson 9-8 and Bob Zack 9-6 respectively. In the B-side semis, Atwell stopped Hanson at 4th

place by a score of 9-7. The B-side finals featured Atwell finishing off Redman at 3rd place 9-5. The tourney finals featured undefeated Dan Louie versus Glenn Atwell in a one-set, extended race-to-11, and Atwell continued his stellar play to claim the title over Louie 11-7! By virtue of Glen Atwell being the highestfinishing ACS member in the event, he qualified for a free singles entry into the 2008 ACS Nationals in Las Vegas - courtesy of the ACS. The ACS wishes to thank sponsors J. Pechauer Custom Cues, Championship Billiard Fabric and Nick Varner Signature Cases for their support in donating “Value-In-Kind” product for this and all stops on the Pechauer All American Tour. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2007/2008 All American Tour by contacting the ACS. Further information, entry details and schedules for the 2007/2008 Pechauer All American Tour are available at www.americancuesports.org The ACS is a non-profit, national organization dedicated to heightening the interest and awareness of cue sports through the support and sanctioning of organized competition throughout the United States. Final Results: 1st $1,325 Glenn Atwell (Portland, OR) + Free entry to 2008 ACS Nationals 2nd $825 Dan Louie (Seattle, WA) 3rd $500 Damian Redman (Portland, OR) 4th $270 Allen Hanson (Tacoma, WA) 5-6 $180 Bob Olson (Vancouver, WA) Bob Zack (Portland, OR) 7-8 $90 Gary Crane (Portland, OR) Jesse Allred (Vancouver, WA) 9-12 $50 Ken Dodd (Hillsboro, OR) Steve Lingelbach (Portland, OR) Stan Tourangeau (Vancouver, BC) Jeff Heath (Reno, NV)

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May 2008

By Mike “Houdini” Dolan

The northwest has some fine pool players and many of them call Whidbey Island their home. With the January opening of Houdini’s Billiards in Freeland, serious players can find a challenge right in their own back yard. Featuring 8 Ball on Mondays and 9 Ball on Wednesdays, Houdini’s is attracting players Michael, Chuck, Justin, Kit from all over the island. Sunday the 27th, 12 players got together for the “Freeland Strokers Special” Nine Ball tournament. With a race to five, double elimination format, play got under way at 10:00 AM. On the winners side Michael Dodd worked his magic and beat Dexter Lewis to take on Ray Comacho. After going 4-3 Michael finally took the match sending Ray to the losers bracket. Next up Michael faced Chuck Hassler. Though Chuck played strong in the first two games, Michael proved to be a tough opponent sending Chuck to join Dex and Ray in the losers bracket. From the lower side of the winners bracket Justin Barnes was proving to be the other dominant player besting Aaron Koontz-Dalton, then taking out Frank Rose and Kit Cristopherson to face Michael for the playoff pole position. This was another tough match but (9-Ball continued on page 23)

from: Chris Rogers and Ford, Tournament Directors

On March 29th and 30th, the NWPA opened its 2008 season once again at “The Parlor Billiards and Spirits” in Bellevue. There were thirty five players ready to try out a new season, and without last year’s dominating Kyoko Sone, who is now a full time WPBA tour player, the field seems wide open. Every Friday night before a tournament the draw is done, and there is always more than a few players, husbands, etc there to practice and watch the seeding. So on Saturday it was interesting to hear over and over how amazing The Parlor is, especially their happy hour prices where a long list of food items range from $1.99 to $3.99 and drink Kim Jones specials are too many to name. More good news is that starting in May, happy hour prices will be available all day every Sunday. Matches started Saturday morning on time, but with such tight competition, there were 16 players still alive when we broke for the day, so Sunday was a busy, full day. The A side had Elizabeth Jensen losing 7-3 to Linda Carter and Cindy Sliva getting past Suzanne Osborne 7-4. From the B side, Kim Jones, who has moved to Atlanta (which won’t be for long if Ford and I get our way) but was conveniently in town, marched through a tough field by beating Kit Dennis 7-4, Mary Hopkin 7-4, Elizabeth J. 7-3, Suzanne O. 7-4, and in a rematch with Cindy S. who put her on the B side late Saturday, won 7-3. The finals, as always was one race to 9, and Kim continued hot by staking a 4-0 lead, but Linda is too much a pro to be flustered and came back to tie it 4-4. After Kim got the next one, they traded games until Kim lead 8-7. The previous three breaks, two by Linda and one by Kim, each had left the nine hanging in the far left pocket, and then made on an early combo, and with Kim breaking on the hill, she left it in the same spot. However, this time a stray ball crossed from the side and pocketed the nine, giving Kim the match. Congrats to Kim for qualifying for the WPBA Great Lakes Classic later this year (thank you Parlor Billiards for buying the $500.00 WPBA entry), and to Linda for such a strong showing. We would also like to thank Linda for donating another trip to the NWPA to help raise money to make our end of the season tournament at WPBA Qualifier (get your tickets; we will be raffling off the trip in October). We will be in Lynnwood at Uncle Jacks in June. Please visit the website www.nwpatour.com to view the 2008 tournament dates. We’ll see you then.

May 2008

Try A Ticky By: Bob Jewett of the SFBA

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San Francisco Billiard Academy www.sfbilliards.com There are some shots that are a lot easier and more predictable than they look. The “ticky” is one of these shots. This shot comes to pool from carom billiards. In a ticky, the object ball is usually quite close to the cushion and Bob Jewett the cue ball strikes the cushion just before the ball, then the ball, and then back to the same cushion. At pool, tickies are most useful when you can’t hit a shot directly but there are times when you are better off going to the rail first even though you can see the whole target ball. Shot A shows an example from nine ball where you will either win or get a good safety. You are blocked from hitting the one ball directly. If you had no way to hit the one ball, you should just pocket the nine with the four-nine combo. In this particular situation, hit rail first and then the one ball. If you use running English (left in this case) and follow on the cue ball, it will naturally return to the cushion and spin into the nine ball. With a little practice, you can control the speed and the path of the one ball to get a safe if you

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better practice first as it’s hard to control. If the nine were not hung in the pocket, a good play would be to use draw on the cue ball to keep it from going forwards towards the pocket. Even more draw will bring the cue ball back to stick on the five ball. Both of these draw strategies assume that the path for the one ball is clear to get to the other end of the table. Shot B is a possible safe play. You have no good shot on the two ball and would like to stick the cue ball on the far cushion while bringing the two ball to the other end of the table. You could play the shot with draw to get a stop or stun shot, or you could play with follow and a full hit to make the cue ball bend back to the far cushion. Both of those methods require you to hit the object ball pretty hard, and it might come back to that end of the table. Instead, play the cue ball to hit the end cushion first as close to the object ball as possible. With a little left English, the cue ball will hit the two ball nearly full and return to the cushion. This is a very important shot to know, and you also have to be familiar with its variations. During practice vary the distance of the object ball from the cushion and the angle of approach of the cue ball. In the illustrated position, see if you can walk the cue ball over between the two balls and the cushion at Y. You will need to adjust the angle, spin and speed to accomplish this. Finally, work for a while on pocketing the two ball into pocket Z. Check out the spot you need to hit t h e rail while standing near the two — how close do you have to come on the inbound path to hit it towards the pocket? Of course for some positions it’s impossible, but again try to learn the angles and spins that work for a particular distance of the two from the rail.

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Desert Classic Tour Q & A’s

by: Don “Cheese” Akerlow

I had the pleasure of talking to Dennis Orender and Jimmy Mendoza, tour directors, about their plans for the Desert Classic Tour. Here is how it went. 1. What are the plans for the Desert Classic Tour this and next year and beyond? This year, our initial goal was to be able to do approximately 8 successful tour stops throughout the state (mostly Tucson/Phoenix area). We wanted to have something towards the end of the year, right before Christmas, so we decided to add a championship tournament in December, with all of the membership money going to that tourney. One important thing to point out is this is a non profit tour in 2008. Jimmy and I are putting all of the money back into the tournaments, this includes, money from memberships, entry fees, etc...My initial goal was to be able to match and/ or top Chuck Bobbitt’s Desert Dust Off, so that we could have two large added tourneys in Arizona throughout the year. (He does more than some people realize for AZ. Pool, and he is a big reason why this tour got off the ground so quickly.) This means we needed to generate over 5K in added money to the finale. We’ve already hit that. In the future, we would like to gather more sponsorship $ and possibly make each stop $1500 to $2000 added, obviously with a much larger added finale at the end of the year. Also, we plan on having possibly 9 to 10 stops and one finale in the future. It would be nice to someday have a 25K added championship tournament at the end of the year. I think that would really put Arizona on the map for pool.

2. Now that you’ve had a couple of stops, have you instituted any new policies? Something that might include more players or make the tour appealing to a wider range of players from outside of the Arizona area? We have not really instituted any new policies since the first stop. One thing we did modify at the first

stop was mock collars/turtle necks allowed and/or dress type shirts at the events and no flip-flops. We also voted on money balls not counting in bottom two corner pockets on the break (for 9/10 ball), the vote to not allow them to count in the bottom two corners on the break was overwhelming. 3. Who are your sponsors? We currently have 11sponsors: Chuck Bobbitt (Visual Impressions) is title sponsor/Al Terpstra Law Offices, Rick Schmitz (Rixx Pixx), Azpoolscene.com. az billiards info newspaper, Nick Varner Custom Cues/Cases, Dale Teague Custom cues, Keith Nickerson Custom Cues, Tiger Products, OnQcases, Jeff Pranke graphic design and leather wraps.

4. How many stops do you have? 8 stops and one championship tournament at end of the year, in December. 5. Is there a year end tournament planned? Yes, already well over 5K added guaranteed. We have 6 stops left, any membership money accumulated or money earned from raffles will go towards this event as well. This is a non profit tour. Jimmy and I are throwing all of the money back into this tournament. The venue for the year end tournament and the date have yet to be determined. We are considering all our options and will make an announcement about the finale sometime later this summer. 6. Have you started looking towards 2009 yet? We’ve talked about it a little, Depending on how much success we have this year, we will sit down and look at how we can improve it for next year and beyond. This is the first time we have taken on such a huge task and we expect to make mistakes along the way. So long as we correct them and move on, I think each year will only be bigger and better. One thing we would like to do next year is definitely add 1 or 2 more tour stops. Being as we got off to a late start this year, we had to limit it to 8. I would like to thank Dennis and Jimmy for taking their time to talk to me and wish them the best with their tour. Hopefully OTBnTV will be able to come and film an event in the near future.

May 2008

ARCHER WINS DESERT SHOOTOUT AT KOLBY’S

by: Don “Cheese” Akerlow

John Schmidt 9-6 before playing Archer for the TEMPE, ARIZONA point. Mika beat Johnny in a hill-hill match 9-8. The long awaited Desert Shootout finally came. It Recap from the Quarterfinals: was touch and go there for a while whether the event This was a 10-Ball Tournament. The quarterfinal was going to happen but it did. The venue was moved match saw Charlie “Hillbilly” Bryant meet Mike to Kolby’s in Tempe, Arizona within the last few days Davis. Mike sent Hillbilly packing and went on to before the start of the tournament. Chuck Bobbit, face Johnny Archer in the semifinal match. Archer tournament organizer, with the help of Jay Helfert started off to an early lead but Davis never gave up and Bull, tournament directors, along with Jimmy but Archer proved too tough and Davis had to settle and the staff at Kolby’s worked hard to make Kolby’s for third. into the tournament venue within a few days. They This set up the finals Johnny Archer would have to added bleacher seating for the spectators and beat Mika Immonen twice to take home the title and comfortable seating for the players. All play was on the $12,500 first place prize money. Archer Gold Crowns for the field of 64 of the best players in struggled during the earlier rounds of the the country with notable names like Mika Immonen, tournament but seemed to have no problems when Johnny Archer, Earl Strickland, John Schmidt, Mike he faced Immonen in the finals. He jumped out to a Davis, Oscar Dominguez, Charley Bryant, Efren 3-0 lead and never looked back to take the first set Reyes, Jose Parica, Corey Deuel, Gabe Owen, and 9-2. The second set started with Mika taking the Tony Robles just to name a few. first game but Johnny came back and to win the There were crowds of maybe 200+ people on Friday Johnny Archer next four games. Mika then tied it up at 4 but from and Saturday nights. The Phoenix pool community there it was all Johnny. Mika only won one more game and Johnny won the was should be commended for their support of this event. They were a second set 9-5. great crowd and showed their appreciation of the good shots that were A special thanks should go out to the promoter Chuck Bobbitt for made. sponsorship as well as Jimmy at Kolby’s and staff. They did a great job for Oscar Dominguez was impressive as always. He deserves to be playing the Phoenix pool community and showed their dedication to the game we at a top level and yes, this gentleman can play the game. Archer meanwhile all love. So stop in and show your appreciation. is returning to his old form of the 90’s where he won 11 player of the year awards and he seems to be hungry again. When he gets into total focus 1st $12,500 Johnny Archer he is hard to beat and I believe he is on a quest to make it number 12. Mike 2nd $7,500 Mika Immonen Davis is another that always finishes high in all of the big tournaments and 3rd $5,000 Mike Davis when he gets into stroke he is hard to beat. Charlie “Hillbilly” Bryant is like 4th $4,000 Charlie Bryant a long distance runner that will wear you down along with his chess like 5/6 $2,800 John Schmidt, mind to map out a table. He can play fast and better but also slow if he Robb Saez needs to. Mika the only description for him is that he is a great pool player 7/8 $1,500 Oscar Dominguez, and probably Archer’s strongest challenge. Mika Immonen probably had Corey Deuel one of the toughest draws of the tournament beating Efren 9-7, Earl 9-6, 9-12 $1,250 Jose Parica, Parica 9-4, and going hill-hill with Robb Saez before beating him. Then Gabe Owen, Tony Robles, Tony Crosby 13-16 $1,000 Rodney Morris, Efren Reyes, Earl Strickland, Photography Cliff Joyner Pool memorabilia...photos...posters Event Photography

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AWBT’ s 2nd Stop - Double Qualifier WBT’s WPBA Qualifier, presented by J. Pechauer Custom Cues this fantastic cue! He was so excited and we were all very excited for WWAO Qualifier, presented by Visual Impressions him! Skippy – just a tip - next time you buy a raffle ticket, you may want to March 29 – 30, 2008: Kolby’s have someone else fill it out for you! Corner Pocket :) Thanks to everyone who bought Twenty-nine women came to play in tickets. We raised $193 from the the AWBT’s first ever double qualifier! raffle, and all of this money goes to The first qualifier, presented by J. help the AWBT stay at the forefront Pechauer Custom Cues, was a paid of women’s pool in Arizona. entry into the WPBA A BIG HUGE thanks goes out to Generationpool.com 9-ball Jimmy, Doug, Dan, Sara, Skippy and Championships in Charlotte, North all the folks at Kolbys! They treated Carolina, June 8-12 2008. The us SO well! We arrived Saturday to second qualifier, presented by Visual find a whole spread of healthy Impressions, was a paid entry, plus goodies which was such an $225.00 for expenses, into the awesome surprise! The tables are Western Women’s Amateur Open. always in great shape and Dan, your This event is to be held at the chicken salad is the BOMB! Mazatzal Hotel in Payson, AZ, July 10Our next tournament will be held at 13, 2008. The two qualifiers combined Alexander’s Sports Bar, May 3rd and total equaled an $800 added value to 4th! This event will be a $500 added, Line Kjorsvik 8-ball event on 7’ Diamond Smart this event! tables, just like the ones used by BCA Upsets were the name of the game in Las Vegas. Great time to get ready for Vegas! The format calls for a this weekend as many of the favorites were knocked to the B-side or race to your Arizona rating, minus ?? games (TBD). This is the first time knocked out early. Sunday started with a couple of new faces in the top 8! the AWBT has run a handicapped tournament. It’s a fun and different twist The A-side started with Susan Wilbur vs. Nina Tagley and Nicole Keeney to our normal tournaments. We’re very excited about it and we hope vs. Kathleen Lawless. Nina Tagley quickly made her way to the hot seat everyone will come out and support Alexanders and the AWBT! See ya by defeating Susan Williams, Christy Goldsmith, Susan Mello, Susan there! Wilbur and Kathleen Lawless. The B-side started with Susan “Madhatter” Top 12 Finishers Mello vs. Holly Sholes and Line Kjorsvik vs. Kristin Haney. Line went on 1 $330 Line Kjorsvik through the B-side beating Jeri Engh, Christy Goldsmith, Kristie Ortega, 2 $220 Nina Tagley Kristin Haney, Susan Wilbur, Holly Sholes and finally, Kathleen Lawless. 3 $145 Kathleen Lawless (PLUS both Qualifiers) Kathleen Lawless, who finished in third place, was the last woman standing 4 $95 Holly Sholes eligible for the qualifier spots, so she took third place worth $145, and both 5/6 $65 Nicole Keeney, Susan Wilbur qualifier spots. Her total winnings totaled $945! That’s awesome! 7/8 $45 Kristin Haney, Susan Madhatter Mello Congratulations Kathleen, we’ll be rooting for you! 9-12 $30 Ashea Erdahl, Claudia Justus The final match pitted Nina Tagley vs. Line Kjorsvik! These two women Ebony Kelly, Kristie Ortega (Alexanders) were playing for 1st & 2nd AWBT prize money. It was a true double elimination, so Line had to beat Nina two sets, race to 7, to win. Line quickly won both sets 7-0, 7-0. Congratulations to Nina Tagley for 2nd place and $220 in prize money and congratulations to Line Kjorsvik for 1st place and $330 in prize money! You both were very inspiring to watch! Eleven women came back on Sunday for the 2nd chance event! Kristie Ortega won the hot-seat and Ashea Erdahl was her challenger, advancing to the finals via the B-side. This tournament was also a true double The Sets - Tempe, AZ - 9-Ball elimination format, and Ashea had to beat Kristie two races to 4. Kristie 31 players with the side pots put a quick end to the match by winning the first match 4-3. Congratulations 1st $1065 Steve Stowers nd to Ashea for 2 place and $45 and congratulations to Kristie for the win 2nd $415 Layton Thomas and $65! 3rd $265 Donald Mangahas The AWBT held a raffle for a beautiful J. Pechauer Custom Cue valued at 4th Max Maurer $600! Congratulations to Kolby’s very own Skippy (Mark Baker) for winning 5/6 Brady Valentino / Ruben Cruz

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The Man from El Paso Wins at Main Street

By: Bob Jackson

J Pechauer Custom Cues All American Tour from Main Street Billiards, Tucson, Arizona Forty-six players invaded Tucson, Arizona’s Main Street Billiards March 29th for the J Pechauer Custom Cues All American Tour stop, presented by American Cuesports. After the first day, the field was reduced to twelve, with all the returning players in the cash. Both matches on the winner’s side ended in a 9-7 score, with Ramon Rodriquez from El Paso, and Tucson’s Angel Martinez advancing to the hot seat match, sending Rudy Alameda and Frank Wright over to Ramon Rodriquez the one loss side. Both Rudy and Championships. Frank won their next match, setting up a fourth place match, with Rudy Final Results: 1st $710 Ramon Rodriquez (El Paso, TX) 2nd $550 Angel Martinez (Tucson, AZ) 3rd $330 Rudy Alameda (Tucson, AZ) 4th $150 Frank Wright (Sierra Vista, AZ) 5-6 $80 Zeb Crawford (Tucson, AZ) + Free Singles entry to 2008 ACS National Dave Collins (Tucson, AZ) 7-8 $60 Chris Paradowski (Tucson, AZ) Al Gaudett (Tucson, AZ)

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sending Mr. Wright home 7-1. Nothing could stop Ramon Rodriquez from earning his spot in the hot seat, as he sent Angel Martinez packing to the left 9-1. In the semi finals Rudy jumped to a 4-0 lead, only to sit back and watch Angel win seven games in a row, earning another shot at Rodriquez in the finals. The one race finals featured much great play and many outstanding runouts, but as with the hot seat match, Ramon Rodriquez prevailed 11-6. Fifth place finisher Zeb Crawford was the highest American Cuesports member at the end, earning a free entry into the ACS National

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TUCSON, AZ Teams from Old Pueblo Cuesports took home top honors at the fourth annual American Cuesports of Arizona State Team Championships, held April 19th at Tucson’s Main Street Billiards. Defending national champs the Main Street MS Q’s made it four years in a row with another undefeated tournament win, including a finals win over the 43rd Tavern STR8T THRU. The MS Q’s consisting of Olivia Jackson, Mary Moench, Lois Schmitt, Martha Zanetis and captained by Tracey Elliott, continue to set the pace for women’s pool in Arizona - way to go ladies! Over in the Open/Mixed Team Division, Main Street’s BOBZILLAS finally shed their bridesmaid reputation by winning it all this year. It took a double race finals for the ZILLAS to get there as NICKY’S CREW also hailing from Main Street gave them all they could handle. The BOBZILLAS, captained by Jerry Wilcox, includes Kevin Peterson, Andy Kachur, Jim Bentley and Tim Christopher. It was an outstanding year for Main Street’s Old Pueblo Cuesports League members as they took home to Tucson four out of the five state titles.

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Smith Captures Desert Classic from: Bob Jackson

Young gun, Danny Smith, walked away with top honors at the second stop of the 2008 Arizona Desert Classic Tour. This tournament was held April 12th and 13th, at Tucson’s Main Street Billiards. This event featured eight-ball on the nine foot tables. The tournament drew forty players. After losing the hot seat match to Dennis Orender, Smith had to get by Tucson’s Tom Neil for another shot at Dennis in the finals. Rounding out the final four was Arizona’s own young gun, Mitch Ellerman. Ellerman was coming off his recent win at the U.S Bar Table Championships held in Reno, Nevada. Dennis Orender’s path to the hot seat included wins over Colin Winter, Ed Scott, George Teyechea, Rod Thompson, and Smith. Prior to losing the hot seat match to Orender, Danny

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Smith disposed of Ellerman, Bobby Emmons, Jack Rippel, Dave Capone, and Ben Hrabina on the winners side. The next scheduled tour stop is set for June 21st & 22nd at Kolby’s in Tempe. The format will be straight pool on, of course, the nine foot tables. Many thanks to all those who are helping to make this new and exciting Arizona tour a huge success, including Visual Impressions, Keith Nickerson Custom Cues, Dale Teague Custom Cues, Tiger Leather Products, Nick Varner Cues and Cases, Jeff Pranke Leather Wraps, On Q Cases, the Azpoolscene web site, and all the rooms hosting the 2008 events on the Arizona Desert Classic Tour. Tom Neil 1st $1320 Danny Smith 2nd $875 Dennis Orender 3rd $420 Tom Neil 4th $305 Mitch Ellerman 5/6 $150 Ben Hrabina, Rod Thompson 7/8 $100 Colin Winter, Chris Paradowski George Teyechea, Dave Collins, Kevin Peterson, Dave Capone 9/12 $50 Payouts Include Side Pots Photos of Danny Smith and Dennis Orender courtesy of: Rixx Images

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2008 Tour Schedule #1 3/15-16: 10-Ball on 7’ @ Alexander’s - $1000 Added Winner: Scott Frost #2 4/12-13: 8-Ball on 9’ @ Main St. Tucson - $1000 Added Winner: Danny Smith #3 6/21-22: 14.1 on 9’ @ Kolby’s - $1000 Added #4 7/26-27: 9-Ball on 7’ @ Metro Sportz Bar - $1750 Added #5 8/23-24: 9-Ball on 9’ @ Main St. Mesa - $1000 Added #6 9/13-14: 8-Ball on 7’ @ Metro Sportz Bar - $1750 Added #7 10/18-19: One Pocket on 9’ @ Kolby’s - $1000 Added #8 11/15-16: 10-Ball on 9’ @ Main St. Tucson - $1000 Added #9 $5000 Added* Season Finale Date & Venue TBD * Minimum $ added

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Points List after 2nd Stop in Tucson: 1) Dennis Orender 1) Mitch Ellerman 2) Jimmy Mendoza 2) Scott Frost 2) Danny Smith 3) Tom Neil 4) Ben Hrabina 5) Chris Paradowski 6) Babe Thompson 6) Dave Hemmah 7) Mike Williams 8) Bobby Ast 8) George Teyechea 8) Mike Pankoff 9) Colin Winter 9) Rudy Alameda 10) Al Terpstra 10) Ed Scott 10) Rick Schmitz 11) Jack Murray 12) Carl Stewart 12) Chuck Evans 12) Dave Capone 12) David Collins 12) David Wiseman 12) Jack Rippel 12) Ken Cottrell 12) Kevin Peterson 12) Mike Sandoval 12) Pete Lhotka 13) Adam King 13) Brian Begay 13) Ray Robles 13) Ricardo Camarena 13) Tres Kane 13) Tyson Cole 14) Ken Gouso 14) Sara Miller 15) Adam Hanten 15) Don Westbrooks

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - In January 2008 a new billiards website was launched by Roger Long & Associates. The name of the new site is ArizBilliardsDirectory.com, and it is just that; a free directory to anything and everything related to the billiards industry in the state of Arizona. Long’s new website recently caught the attention of Internet surfers who then made many positive comments about it in discussion forums on other billiards websites. One poster even proposed that ArizBilliardsDirectory.com should be used as a model for websites promoting pool in other states. One category on ArizBilliardsDirectory.com that garners a lot of interest that being the list of rated players - also prompts a frequent question: why aren’t 10,000+ rated players listed when that has long been the number believed to be active in Arizona? Roger Long answers that question with, “Our data compilations, which were done over a four-year period by researching tournament and league reports in various billiards publications and by issuing many new ratings to players in our own tournaments, revealed that the actual number of currently active tournament players in Arizona is more like 2,000-3,000.” Long further explains that while a few active players may have somehow been overlooked by his researchers, the players can still be added anytime at their own request. The really neat thing about this new rating service is that the list can be constantly updated; meaning room owners and tournament directors will no longer have to attend ratings meetings or wait long spells to get updated printings. Instead, they can now e-mail in their changes daily, and then simply go to their computers and print off the most recently updated list. So come visit us at www.arizbilliardsdirectory.com and see how we can be of service to you.

I got beat last night! Boy did I ever get beat last night. Out of 60 possible match- points, I scored a measly 9 points. That’s all - 9 stinking points! That’s an all-time low for me. Heck, that’s not only a very low score; it’s a score that a mere beginner would be ashamed of. It was like I didn’t even show up for that meet. I must be losing it. Maybe I should just quit this stupid game! I didn’t make up that little story in the preceding paragraph; it really did happen. I did, however, make up Roger Long those emotional reactions to it. Oh, there was a time when those same hair-pulling thoughts did indeed run through my mind after humiliating defeats such as last night’s, but not anymore. You see, I’ve learned to rebound. Not as in basketball, but as in sucking it up and moving on. And that’s something all pool players need to learn if they are to stay in this game for very long. How do you go about learning to rebound? It’s easy! No it’s not - I’m pulling your leg again. Rebounding isn’t easy because it involves having to face some painful truths before you can begin to appreciate some of the positive truths. Let’s look at some of these truths. Painful Truth #1: There are players everywhere who are just as skillful as you. You may think you’re the only player in your area to have “X”-number years of experience, or to practice “X”-number of hours each week, but you’re not. Those other players are going to win their fair shares. Painful Truth #2: The breaker is in the driver’s seat. If you don’t break well, you can expect to get beat - sometimes very severely. Painful Truth #3: You are no more unlucky than the next player. Everyone plays on the same equipment, therefore both you and your opponents will get both good and bad rolls on poor tables, and no one will be able to control the cue ball with pinpoint precision every time. Sometimes, things will just happen the way they happen. No excuse will change that. Painful Truth #4: Good, consistent play requires good, consistent practice. Now, Positive Truth #1: You’re just as good a player today as you were last week, last month, or last year. Even a humiliating defeat now and then can’t change that. You’re just not bringing you’re A game every single time. But with some practice, you could be playing better again in no time. Positive Truth #2: No one with any level of intelligence is laughing at you. That’s because they know two things: 1) the situation isn’t funny, and 2) they know their turn is coming. Positive Truth #3: You have not lost any status with your friends and family because of your match defeat. They all still love and respect you and your game. They will probably respect you even more if they see you rebound from a bad loss, rather than sulking and pouting about it. Positive Truth #4: Pool is still just a game. It is not the end of the world when you lose. Every day brings forth new promise. The day after a bad loss should be the day you start rebounding. And one last thought: try to set aside your own pain and be happy for your opponent when he is successful against you. He should be genuinely congratulated. After all, didn’t he just beat one heck of a player?

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A Pool Player’s Guide to Savvy Air Travel by: Samm Diep (c) March 2008

Tournament season is in full force and Vegas Nationals are just around the corner. With the soaring prices of fuel these days, more and more people are choosing to fly to events instead of drive. When flying, here are some useful tips for hassle-free traveling: As pool players, it’s safe to assume that if you’re flying to a tournament with your cues, you will be checking a bag, no questions. The days of carrying our cues on the plane are behind us. To make sure your cues arrive where you do, always get to the airport AT LEAST one hour prior to boarding. Depending on the airport, you may want to arrive even earlier.

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z If necessary, check with your airline to see if there’s a fee for checking a second piece of luggage (currently, United, US Samm Diep Airways, Northwest, and Delta are a few charging $25 for this). If you’re flying with with them, SammsPocket.com offers an assortment of oversized duffles that will hold both your cues and clothes together) z Make sure none of your bags are over 50 pounds. You could be assessed a charge for that too. z If you’re connecting, make sure you confirm your bags are checked in all the way to your final destination. z Check in online whenever possible. Just about every airline offers online check-in within 24 hours before your flight time. Even if you don’t have a printer, you can usually (re)print your boarding pass when you arrive at the ticket counter. z Have your photo ID out of your purse/wallet from the time you arrive at the airport until after you get through security. z If you checked in online, you still want to (re)confirm the departing gate number with the ticket agent after checking your bag(s). z Once you’ve checked your bag(s) in and they’re confirmed on the flight (the agent will let you know if you’ve checked in so late that it’s going to be questionable whether or not your bags make it on the plane) - Now, RELAX... You should still try to get to your gate on time, but don’t panic if the security line is a mile long. It’s unlikely that the plane will take off with your bags onboard but not your body. They will page you until you get to the gate.

z If you are susceptible to catching colds, make sure you take your Airborn and stock up on vitamin C and zinc approximately 2-24 hours prior to airport exposure. You may also want to carry anti-bacteria wipes with you. Keep your hands clean. Avoid unnecessary contact with your eyes, ears, and nose. Try to practice good basic hygiene.

GENERAL z Use a list when packing to help ensure you don’t forget anything before and after. z Clean out your pool case! You should consider doing this often anyway but it will definitely help reduce any unnecessary weight. Also, get change/ tokens at the tournament. This will also help keep the weight to a minimum. z Make sure you packed your extra chalk, tip tools, towel, and any other essential accessories. z Bring an extra bag. Find a lightweight duffle or backpack that can fold up and fit into your luggage. Be prepared in the event that your luggage is overweight or you bring some extras back with you. z Once you get to your terminal, check the gate assignment again before walking all the way there and realizing that it’s changed. z Try to wear pants/short with pockets. They come in handy. z If you need a pillow or blanket, make sure you grab one or ask for one as soon as you board. Supplies are usually limited. z Dress in layers. It can get chilly on the plane. z Dress comfortably. You’ll be sitting in whatever you’re wearing for the next couple hours, or longer. z Don’t forget to pack your music, books, games, pillow, snacks, and any other essentials. z And, of course, never leave your personal belongings unattended and always check to make sure you haven’t left anything behind where ever you stop. There you have it! Now you’re a savvy flyer. We’ll see you in Vegas! PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT POOLTIPJAR.COM. You can take polls, view article archives, and read tournament and training updates. SAMM DIEP, “CHERRY BOMB” HOUSE PRO AT MILE NINE 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: POOLTIPJAR.COM RANDOM SMATTERINGS OF POOL THOUGHTS & ARTICLES

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The 28th State MCMOA again was held at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown, Montana. Play started on Friday night and this year the format was different. The long awaited and highly anticipated longer races were implemented. Men’s A and B Divisions were a race to three on Friday and Saturday and a race to four on Sunday and the finals match would be a race to five. In the Women’s Divisions a race to three Friday and Saturday as well as Sunday until the final match which was a race to four. The Men’s A Division saw the champion from the past 2 years, Jeff Boucher from Bozeman, go down in the third round to Dan Hamper from Helena, who went on to win the point against Seth King from Livingston. Boucher went out in his next match on the one loss side to John Servoss from Great Falls.

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would advance to the finals to the finals defeating last where Dan Hamper awaited year’s champion. him, the 2003 Champion. The finals would end up Hamper would dominate the being both ladies from finals. Dan broke and ran one Billings. Jonella would tie of the racks in less than 1 Linda at two and as the minute and 8 match progressed seconds, in both ladies traded what was to shots and be a lesson misses with in the art of Linda taking playing control of the the game. fifth game The rail needing birds were only one surrounding more game the table as well for her as hanging from f o u r t h the walkway above, championship. we saw Dan win his With the crowd second championship rooting on each of in less than 30 the ladies, this minutes, 5-1! This classic battle match was filmed by ended up with OTBnTV and the Linda winning her match is available to fourth title. This watch for FREE match was also online at filmed by OTBnTV www.otbntv.com and is available to In the Men’s B watch for FREE Championship, online at Brian Borchlawicz www.otbntv.com Women’s A Division Champion from Great Falls, The Women’s B Linda Asleson cruise into the finals Division saw undefeated, to meet Landon Monica Campbell of Malta winning Ackerman of Malta. Landon lost his the point, meeting up with Rae second match to Doug Crossman Young of Livingston. Rae lost her from Bozeman and had to win five second round match to Dannie matches to reach the finals. The Warren of Helena and worked her battle was fierce with Brian coming way to the finals. Third place was out the winner. taken by Dannie after she lost to Last year’s champion Sky Tigart of Rae, who avenged her second Great Falls (’07, ’02, ’96), would round loss. This was Dannie’s meet up with Linda Asleson of highest finish. Billings (’06, ’04, ’95) for the point, The finals saw Monica and Rae with Linda winning the match. Sky facing off. Rae would have to beat would meet Jonella Staus of Billings Monica twice to take home the title. in the one loss side, who had lost The first match had Monica winning to Linda in the first round and and a new champion was crowned. worked her way to the semi finals against Sky. Jonella would advance

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May 2008

Open Scotch Doubles Eric Sawyer & Carol Hartsell

Pacific ACS 4th Annual Regional Championships The Pacific ACS Annual Championships has found a home in its second year at Little Creek Casino in Shelton Washington. The beautiful facilities, great food, friendly staff and fun competitors made for a great week of pool and memories for all to take home. We were pleased to be visited by John Lewis the ACS National Executive Director and thank him for his help with the tournament it was greatly appreciated. Also Don “Cheese” Akerlow brought the OTBnTV cameras to Little Creek so many of the finals matches are available at www.onthebreaknews.com along with pictures and an interview with John Lewis. As usual the scotch doubles events tend to give the biggest surprises and the open scotch delivered them as the team of Eric Sawyer and Carol Hartsell of nearby Olympia captured the open

scotch title. I am sure that it was the last thing on their minds going into the event that they would win but as play went on a definite buzz began. The point match was Eric and Carol against Mike Deveau and his partner Michelle Barkdoll playing out of Malarkey’s in Tacoma. It was a pitch battle for the point with Eric and Carol coming out on top. Then Mike and Michelle faced Jan Aust and John Evans to fight their way to a re-match. Carol and Eric were ready for them and played a

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Justin Lilje. Glenn and Andrea were large and in charge and c a m e away Women’s Open 8-Ball: Brenda Bartholomew

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with a 7-3 first round victory for the title. Kudos to Glenn Atwell who continued to prove that his game is back by winning both the masters single 9 and 8 ball events in a deliberate and methodical manner, giving him a triple play and a sweep of the events he entered. Both of the finals were with Don Wirtaman you can see the 9 ball finals against Don and the scotch finals against Justin Lilje and Kit Dennis on the web at www.onthebreaknews.com. The men’s open 8 ball brought together two men, both of whom suffered with physical adversity to play the games of their lives, Herb Women’s 8-Ball Team: Gate Keepers Johnson of Vancouver and Todd Susan Grey, Wendy Sedlacek, Michelle Barkdoll, Andrea Saenz-Maes Ruzicka of Olympia. The fact that these men played at all was a testament to their near perfect match drawing the biggest cheer of the week as a group of local fans had come to desire to win and in a way it was sad that only root for them. The masters scotch event brought together Andrea Saenz-Maes with Glenn Atwell on the point against Kit Dennis and

The Women’s 9 ball open came down to Wendy Sedlacek on the point and Dolly Martell with Dolly coming close to forcing a second set. The women’s master 8 ball was dominated by the play of Becky Mowdy and the women’s master 9 ball was the domain of Andrea Saenz-Maes with Kit Dennis placing in both events. Women’s Teams finals came down to the Gate

one could win the title. Todd had the point and was the one who prevailed. He admitted that it was the best he has ever played and hoped to gain a lesson from this for future play. The women’s 8 ball open point match was a made for the movies event as the Bartholomew’s met on the felt with mom Jean facing off against daughter Brenda. The internal emotions of this match must have been tough as both wanted the win and both were on their game. The end result was Brenda on the point. Jean then faced off against Malynne Myer but the fairytale hope of a rematch was not to be Mixed 8-Ball Team: Lights Out Scott Woolley, Steve Myers, Chad Bisconer, Steve Pulido, Don Collins as Malynne took charge. The finals match came down to a battle as Keepers of Tacoma comprised of Andrea Malynne lead the way in a pitch battle to a hill-hill Saenz-Maes, Michelle Barkdoll, Wendy Sedlacek game with Brenda pulling it out in end (view it on the web).

and Susan Grey holding the point versus “Ditzy Demented & Dangerous” made up of Jean and Brenda Bartholomew, Sherrie Griffen, and Adele Evans. The Gate Keepers pulled out the win and teammates crediting Susan’s perfect performance in the finals for the victory. In the finals match of the Mixed Teams coming from the B side was Hannah’s Pub of Olympia; comprised of Todd Ruzicka, Larry Tulfo, Bill Coats, Heidi Hoffman and Jay Collins facing off with Lights Out of Vancouver consisting of Steve Myers, Scott Woolley, Chad Visconner, Steve Polito, and Don Collins. The match came down to the last game and the Lights Out team pulling out the win. You can also view a portion of this match at OTBnTV. Finally we would like to thank Little Creek Casino for the facilities and their contribution to the added money which topped $14,500 which brought the total pay out to over $25,000 making this the richest pool event in Washington. (PACS Results continued on page 20)

May 2008

Open Scotch Doubles Eric Sawyer & Carol Hartsell

Masters 8-Ball & 9-Ball Champion Glenn Atwell

Justin Lilje. Glenn and Andrea were large and in charge and c a m e away Women’s Open 8-Ball: Brenda Bartholomew

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May 2008

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SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON There is a great new pool hall with a warm inviting atmosphere, that opened about a month ago in Snohomish, Washington. It is Kornerpocket Billiardz and is owned and operated by Chase and Stephanie Howard. The pool hall is an extension of the full service billiard establishment they started in August of 2005. Kornerpocket Billardz is an established service company running three crews daily setting up, installing, moving, and recovering pool tables in the area. They have aligned themselves with various companies in the area and online businesses to install pool tables. Inside their 4500 square foot location they have six 8' and two 9' pool tables, along with an in house pro shop from which they not only sell cues and accessories, but will also sell you a pool table, game table and game room furnishings. Right now they are waiting on a lathe so they will soon be able to offer cue repair and conditioning. With one dart board and more planned for, the pro shop will also carry an assortment of darts, accessories and tips for their customer’s convenience. More plans are in the works, such as getting in some TV’s for the sports enthusiasts and possibly adding more tables or even building a stage. There is a jukebox, video games and full deli from which you can get full cut subs, soups and sandwiches. By the beginning of June, Chase and Stephanie

have been made for a larger tournament but the Howard’s are keeping their options open and may add another weekly tournament (9Ball) in the future. When in Snohomish, stop in and shoot a little pool. They are located at

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Thursday Night Closes SAN DIEGO CLASSIC With Fireworks! by Anne Craig - WPBA

Written by AHS Staff GLENDALE, AZ - Monday, 21 April 2008 Thursday Night division came to a close on the 17th and it was a nailbiter! With the top four teams battling it out at the Northern Lounge for a chance at 1st place his was going to be nothing short of specatular. Going into the last position night, the top 3 teams (Northern Lounge PLM, Knobby’s Lounge Asylum & Northern Lounge Bulldawgs) all had a chance to move up in the standing and take home a considerable increase in prize money. The Northern Lounge PLM went into position night able to take home the bacon, or even drop as low as 3rd place. The Asylum were in second and could take over 1st or drop to 3rd place. And the 3rd Place Bulldawgs could earn their way to second place with a big win over the Heavy Hitters of Alexanders and an Asylum loss. Despite all the scenario’s, PLM managed their first win over the Asylum keeping the 1st place trophy at the Northern Lounge, and the Heavy Hitters played spoiler by ending the Bulldawgs run for second place with a commanding 4-1 win. The Thursday Night division is filled with great people, great teams & great skill! I hope to see every next season! 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th

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SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2008 – VIEJAS CASINO The Finals ALLISON FISHER WINS THE 2008 SAN DIEGO CLASSIC Gerda Hofstatter’s valiant effort to come back from a 4-1 deficit was for naught, as Allison Fisher held steady to win the WPBA’s season opener at the Viejas Casino. It was a capacity crowd in the Dreamcatcher Theater; the lights were bright, the cameras were rolling, and both competitors were ready to give the crowd a great match. Allison won the lag, and in true form, broke and ran the first rack. Gerda broke in game 2 and made

two balls on the break, answering back with her own break and run. Both players seemed comfortable and in control. Game three saw Allison scratch on the break and Gerda with ball in hand, had an open table. Amazingly, she scratched the cue ball in the side pocket on the 3 ball after making it in the corner. Allison took advantage of the error and took the 21 lead. Gerda seemed shaken, and for the next few games, just couldn’t gain control of her emotions, missing a key 5 ball that would have tied the score and watching as Allison broke and ran in the 5th rack. Down 4-1, Gerda and Allison tangled with a monster safety battle on the 2 ball in the 6th game. Allison blinked first after 7 tries at the stubborn two ball, and Gerda ran out. Allison came up dry on the subsequent break, allowing Gerda to run out and the score was a much closer 4-3, Allison’s lead. To everyone’s horror, Gerda scratched off the 2 ball after she’d drawn the cue ball back dead into the lower corner pocket, attempting shape on the 3, and Allison easily ran out and her lead once again grew to 2 games. Game 10 saw a key point in this match. Gerda broke, made a ball, ran out to the 3 but missed a tough cut. Allison was left with a long cut shot and missed, leaving Gerda to make a great shot on it and allowing her to run to the 8 ball. Gerda had left herself a long cut down the side rail and her nerves got the better of her. She missed it and sold that game out to Allison. The two game swing definitely put the pressure squarely on Gerda’s shoulders to stay tough and focused. Game 11 began and would prove to be the coup-de-grace in this match. Allison broke but came up empty. Gerda’s 1 ball shot wasn’t easy and she missed it. Allison ran out to the 7 and promptly missed it, although she didn’t leave Gerda an open pocket. Gerda and Allison once again matched wits in a safety battle, with both locking up the 7 several times behind the 8 ball. Gerda blinked first, allowing Allison an open shot, running out to thunderous applause and taking the title of the first WPBA Event of the season. (WPBA continued on page 27)

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WPBA 2008 STAT-KEEPING PLAYER SCORECARDS FOR EACH MATCH WILL PROVIDE VALUABLE STATISTICAL INFORMATION April 20, 2008 – Thousand Oaks, CA by Anne Craig – WPBA The WPBA’s 2008 Season marks the first full year that its players will use scorecards to produce accurate stats of their matches and tournaments. First used at the 2007 WPBA Tour Championships, the new scorecards include information such as lags won, balls on break, break and runs as well as games won on break. The 2008 San Diego Classic introduced players to the new scorecards and each player kept track of the stats for their match. Kristi Carter – WPBA Board Member and the person responsible for collating the stats from each tournament, feels the benefit to the players is immeasurable, “To be considered an upper-echelon sport, statistics need to be kept that are in depth and reliable. They are a major component to getting mainstream media coverage and it is a goal to position the WPBA as a viable and recognized professional sport. As players and fans, you will have the opportunity to track individual players’ performances, see how they pair against other players, and where they stand overall under various categories.” WPBA Top Pro and veteran match Commentator Dawn Hopkins feels strongly about stats, saying “As a commentator for WPBA/ESPN shows, having statistics is going to help me tremendously. These facts will enable me to compare the players in different areas of their game.” Actor and long-time WPBA Commentator Mitch Laurance states, “I've never been able to look to the statistics of players on the WPBA Classic Tour as a particular event week progressed; until now. What a terrific feature this will be, to have access to the kind of sports-related stats that mean so much when evaluating a player's performance during the heat of competition. The ability to analyze key stats throughout the event will help to further break down what makes different players successful, and I'm sure will prove an invaluable aid to telling the full story of any given Tour stop." Top WPBA veteran Pro Belinda Calhoun had this to say when asked. “Statistics have been so sorely missed in women's pool. What do all major sports have in common? Stats, stats, and more stats. Sports fans love statistics. It is a way for them to become personally involved. The more stats you can memorize and quote the higher the status you enjoy. The current score/stat sheet is a solid beginning for future plans to expand the stat program.” The WPBA will post stats from T.V. matches at each event, as well as track and post all our players’ statistics. Check back to www.wpba.com after each event for stat updates. Hard Times Billiards of Sacramento 5536 Garfield Ave Sacramento, CA

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once again, Michael showed great skill in his safety play and shot making sending Justin to the other side. In the losers bracket Harold Griggs, who was sent there by Chuck Hassler, was proving to be a tough competitor. Harold quickly dispatched Greg Wilcox and Dex Lewis to face Kit Christopherson. This was a fine match with strong safety play by both men with Kit finally taking the set to face Chuck. Chuck was there after beating Ernie Johnson who was sent to the losers bracket by Greg Wilcox. Once there though, Ernie proceeded to beat Ray Comacho and Frank Rose to face Chuck. After some tough play by both players, Chuck finally sent Ernie to the showers and moved on face Kit. Again the games went back and forth with Chuck finally beating Kit and moving on to play Justin Barnes. In another battle royal, the two players went toe to toe and battled it out with Chuck prevailing to sink the final nine ball and take the match. By beating Kit, Chuck moved back to the winners side for a rematch with Michael for the finals. Since Chuck had one loss and Michael had none, Chuck had to beat Michael twice to win but after some discussion, both players agreed to a race to nine for the win and the first place finish. The final set was a see-saw battle with the lead going back and forth for several games. After a long day of play and with seven wins each, both players were showing signs of brilliance followed by lapses in focus. It could have gone either way but in the end Chuck prevailed to take the final game and the match. Houdini’s wants to thank all the players who participated and is looking forward to the next big Eight Ball tourney in September. See ad page 22 Houdini’s added $60.00 for a total purse of $420 Tournament results: 1st Chuck Hassler $220 2nd Michael Dodd $110 3rd Justin Barnes $60 4th Kit Christopherson $30

May 2008

In Memory of: David Robert Reavis 1952-2008

David Reavis, 55, was born on October 16, 1952, to Glenn and Charity Reavis in Portland Oregon. David went home to our Heavenly Father on March 22,2008 after a short battle with lung cancer. He is preceded in death by his father and brother Gary. Survived by his mother, daughters: Shanon Nelson, Tiffany Khan, Stephanie and Michelle Reavis. Sister; Coleen Newell, brother: Jerry Reavis. nephews Wayne and Chris Newell, Stephen and Martez Reavis, niece: Julianna Reavis. Grandchildren Dallan and Brooklynne Nelson and another grandson due to be born in the next few weeks, Davis Nelson, son-in-laws: Jerred Nelson and Ahmed Khan David graduated from Beaverton High School in 1971. At age 19 he married and had two daughters and later remarried and divorced and had two more daughters. David was best known for his love of sports. He loved to play softball, golf and pool. He was a competitive player and received many trophies and awards throughout his life. David will be greatly missed by his family, and his many friends, that were to him as close as family.

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2008 BCA Team Championship VI Winners – Q’z Cruisers Capt.-Bill Nelson, Doug Schulze, Owen Miller, Ed Tarape and Gary Timmons

On Saturday April 12, 2008 six teams competed for the Western Washington 2008 BCA Team Championship VI Title. This event was sponsored and hosted by The Q’z Family Restaurant and Sports Lounge in Graham, Washington and W. WA/United BCA Pool League #287. The Q’z owners, Ed and Nicki Tarape provided good food, great service, four open tables for the tournament with red circle cue balls, promotional prizes and added an additional $100.00 cash to the prize fund. W. WA. BCA Pool League added an additional $460.00 to the prize fund plus the $300.00 from team entry fees bringing the total payouts to $860.00. This money was distributed to the top four finishers with the 5th & 6th place teams receiving promotional items like T-shirts and key rings making winners of all that participated. The format was a race to the first 3 rounds won with 4 games in each round. The regular weekly player handicaps were used with the difference being credited at 1.5 the normal rate to the lower team per round. The event was played on two tables during every match which expedited the time needed to complete the tournament in one day. First round matches started at 9:00 AM. and concluded the final match at 5:00 P.M. The Q’z Cruisers team had a challenging day but remained on the winning side undefeated to take the title. Thanks again to the players that participated in BCA Team Championship VI tournament and to all players involved in the W. WA./United BCA Pool League. Doug Schulze, League Operator #287 since 1997. 2008 Team Championship VI Cash Winners 1st $400 The Q’z Cruisers, Capt. Bill Nelson 2 nd $250 Schooner’s The Hunted, Capt. Rich King rd 3 $120 Full Splice, Capt. Dennis Proia 4th $60 Nifty Fifty’s Jo-Mac & Crew, Capt. Willy McClendon 5-6 Promotional Prizes Q’z Don’t Hate Us Cuz We Look Good, Capt. Glen Carrido Nifty Fifty’s, Capt. Jeremy Downing MVP $30 Doug Schulze, The Q’z Cruisers Most Break n Runs- (Tie) Bill Chillous-Full Splice and Rick Keesler-Schooner’s The Hunted Most Table Runs – Doug Schulze- The Q’z Cruisers Most 4/0’s – (Tie) Owen Miller- The Q’z Cruisers and Bill Chillous-Full Splice

May 2008

IRONMANIA I

Thank you to all the participants of the Ironmania I pool tournament, hosted by New Peking in Port Angeles, WA. A thank you as well to those who expressed interest in the tournament which was a full field of 24 Open B men and 1 Open woman. We were fortunate enough to have a group of participants who exhibited excellent skill and sportsmanship. Notable mention goes to the single female participant, Christina Jacobsen of Port Angeles who competed well against her opponents despite feeling under the weather. Caleb Chapman, Bobby Pryor, Joe Laws, Evan Ducker of the Everett area came to the tournament and not only proved to be pretty tough opponents, but classic entertainers as well. It was a fun filled weekend with A LOT of pool being played. There were also awards given The results from the tournament are as follows: (Games won are out of a total of 96 played) 1st $400 David Sonderland 73 Games won 2nd $250 Bob Wolff 68 Games won 3rd $200 Rick Amos 65 Games won 4th $150 Dave Jacobsen 61 Games won 5th $100 Rory Fullerton 60 Games won 6th $70 Danny McCoy 58 Games won The results from the Friday night warm-up tournament are as follows: 1st Kevin Fong 2nd Doug Bush 3rd Rory Fullerton 4th Rick Amos

to most 9-Ball and most 8-Ball wins out of the money. Total prize awarded for each category was $40. The most 9-Ball wins went to Doug Bush who learned to play 9-Ball only a week prior to the tournament. Doug had 28 9-Ball games won. The most 8-Ball wins was a tie between Jim Barth and Ray Lassila who each had 28 games won. The Ironmania II tournament is coming up on June 7th and 8th. This one is for Open A men and Master women. If you are interested in playing, call soon because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limited to a field of only 25 people. To sign up you can call Kevin Fong at (360) 460-8995 or (360) 452-3845 after 4 p.m.

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DIABLO VALLEY POOL LEAGUE ALL TEAM TOURNAMENT The Diablo Valley Pool league is a non profit organization which is mainly geared to the need of the entry and mid level pool player. We play all year long as preparation to the National 8Ball Championships that take place at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada. In preparation for the upcoming event DVPL held an all team tournament at Vinnie’s Bar in Concord, Ca.. The bar put together a delicious barbecue for the participants and friends for just $5 a plate. They also added $50 to the pot. DVPL added $100 to the pot to sweeten it some more. 20 women showed up to spend a day

HOT SHOTS-MAGOO’S: JENN LODEN , KACIE RAGEN, LYNNE LAGE, TINA MENDOZA , STACEY WILSON, CONY MENDOZA

THE OFFICETHE BAD TINKERBELLS BRENDA CLARK, CAROL PRESCOTT, ELIZABETH BAUM, LILY DAVIS, JAMIE JAMIESON

full of pool and camaraderie while competing. We had a single elimination round race to 11 using the BCA score sheets on preparation for the team event. We want to wish good luck to all 12 teams will be representing DVPL going to Las Vegas BCA and Vegas ACS in June.. These were standings: 1st $140 Magoo’s Bar and Grill –Hot Shots 2nd $90 Rack’Em Up-A Whole Different Animal 3rd $40 The Office- The Bad TinkerBells 4th $30 1220 Bar-Heather’s Team

1220 BARHEATHER’S TEAM LOUANNE LA FLAMME, TRACY DATUIN, JENNY MCCARY, HEATHER OUTLAW

RACK’EM UP-A WHOLE DIFFERENT ANIMAL: KRISTIN EISEN, CARMEL PIPER, LEE ANN ARENDTSON, CARMEN MILHOLLAND, THERESA TEAGUE

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On a few side notes: A set of balls, autographed by the top 8 winners bracket players and used for the draw in the Sweet Sixteen, was auctioned off and the lucky winner paid $1,000 for the one-of-a-kind collector’s item. 5 Cuetec Cue sticks were raffled off as well. Many thanks to the following people and organizations! Our partners at the Viejas Casino – the maintenance, banquets, food, production, sound & stage staffs, all under the direction of Concert Event Hours: 11:30AM-2AM

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Manager, Sandra Barrett-Pfitzenreuter and her assistant Dawn Henderson were an amazing group of people and we couldn’t have pulled it off with you! To Billiards & Barstools – San Marcos & Valencia stores – Che & Terry and all your gang set up the tables perfectly for our players and we thank you! To our production company and our site logistics team, Winnercomm and TSI Events, all of you rock! To our Sponsors: The American Poolplayers Association, Brunswick Billiards, Iwan Simonis, Inc, Cuetec Cues, Mueller Recreational Products, Aramith and PoolDawg, thank you for your continued support of the sport and of the WPBA. And finally, to the players and to you, the fans! Your energy gives us the momentum to propel our organization onward in pursuit of excellence. See you at the next tournament!

May 2008

The

Salem, Oregon

Tournament Results for April 12th, 2008

Photo (c) www.thecueball.com

Cue Ball

Player

Rating

Place

Cash

Pts

Jay Krause

1st

200

100

Mike Blakley

2nd

120

Tom Rossi

3rd

Matt Horner

4th

Dominic Cardoso

5-6th

Rod Bair

5-6th

John Evans

7-8th

Roberto Ceja

7-8th

Tom Rossi, Jay Krause, Mike Blakley

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ENTR Y ENTRY $6+$1 $5 $8 $7 incl. g.f. $5+$2 g.f. $3 $6+$1 $8 $7 incl. g.f. $5+$3 g.f. $5 $6 incl. g.f. $6 incl. g.f. $3 $5 $6 $6 $6 $3 $5 $5 $6 $5 $5 $6 $6 $6 $5 $3 $5 $5+$2 g.f. $3M/$2W $10+$2 g.f. $10

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TIME 7:00PM $$$ 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM Matching 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM $75/1st w/16 7:00PM Matching 7:30PM $$$ 7:30PM $$$ 9:30PM 7:30PM 50% 7:00PM $$$ 5:00PM $$$ 7:30PM $$$ 9:30PM 50% 7:30PM $75/1st w/16 7:30PM $$$ 7:30PM $75/1st w/16 5:00PM $75/1st w/16 7:30PM 8:00PM $$$ 5:00PM $$$ 7:30PM $$$ 9:30PM $$$ 7:30PM Matching 6:00PM $75/1st w/16 6:30PM Match to $100 5:00PM $100 6:00PM 11:00AM 50% 1:00PM

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May 2008 Dates, Times & Tournaments are subject to change without notice.

DA Y DAY Mondays

WASHINGTON POOL TOURNAMENTS

Tuesdays

CITY Federal Way Freeland Kennewick Lakewood Puyallup Sedro Woolley Tacoma Vancouver Vancouver Everett Everett Federal Way Lakewood Lakewood Marysville Mountlake Terr

Shoreline Spokane Spokane Sumner Wednesdays Bellevue Freeland Longview Monroe Seattle Tacoma Tacoma Vancouver Thursdays Bellevue Everett Graham Lakewood Olympia Puyallup Vancouver Fridays Everett Federal Way Kenmore Longview Okanogan Renton Spokane Saturdays Everett Federal Way Kennewick Lakewood Okanogan Renton Renton Spokane Sumner Vancouver Sundays Graham Lakewood Lakewood Longview Lynnwood Okanogan Olympia Shoreline Snohomish Snohomish Tacoma Tacoma Vancouver Vancouver

WEEKLY POOL TOURNAMENTS LOCA TION LOCATION Tall Timbers Houdini’s Classic Island Maggie O’Toole’s Summit Pub Cues-N-Brews Latitude 84 Halftime Spot Bar & Grill New Grove P C Pub P J Pockets Full Splice Longhorn Saloon J R’s Steakhouse & Bar O’Houlie’s Pub Dr Cues 7th Rail McQ’s Log Cabin The Spot Off Main Houdini’s Cadillac Island Robin’s Billiards Jillian’s Malarkey’s Pool & Brew Latitude 84 Spot Bar & Grill Mustard Seed New Grove Qz’s Maggie O’Toole’s Frankies Nifty’s Spot Bar & Grill P C’s Pub Time Out Alehouse Golden Fleece Billiards Cadillac Island The Club Mike’s Place 7th Rail New Grove Time Out Alehouse Classic Island Schooners The Club Mike’s Place Mike’s Place 7th Rail Log Cabin Spot Bar & Grill Qz’s Full Splice Longhorn Saloon Cadillac Island Uncle Jack’s The Club Frankies Dr Cues Kornerpocket Billiardz Kornerpocket Billiardz Latitude 84 Malarkey’s Pool & Brew Halftime Spot Bar & Grill

PHONE (253) 952-2302 (360) 331-1979 (509) 460-7203 (253) 584-3278 (253) 536-1588 (360) 855-2263 (253) 531-5154 (360) 694-3114 (360) 256-1110 (425) 438-8449 (425) 258-9465 (253) 298-2259 (253) 512-6898 (253) 581-2580 (360) 658-7747 (425) 776-1833 (206) 365-1187 (509) 325-7751 (509) 891-8357 (253) 863-2905 (425) 646-6434 (360) 331-1979 (360) 957-0065 (360) 794-7878 (206) 223-0300 (253) 383-3301 (253) 531-5154 (360) 256-1110 (425) 603-9001 (425) 438-8449 (253) 262-8437 (253) 584-3278 (360) 455-0352 (253) 531-8202 (360) 256-1110 (425) 258-9465 (253) 838-0086 (425) 908-7332 (360) 957-0065 (509) 422-1907 (425) 255-9213 (509) 325-7751 (425) 438-8449 (253) 838-0086 (509) 460-7203 (253) 584-1919 (509) 422-1907 (425) 255-9213 (425) 255-9213 (509) 325-7751 (253) 863-2905 (360) 256-1110 (253) 262-8437 (253) 512-6898 (253) 581-2580 (360) 957-0065 (425) 640-5474 (509) 422-1907 (360) 455-0352 (206) 365-1187 (360) 862-9054 (360) 862-9054 (253) 531-5154 (253) 383-3301 (360) 694-3114 (360) 256-1110

EVENT / RULES 8-Ball Open Call Pocket 8-Ball 9-Ball Open 9-Ball “B” Only 8-Ball 8-Ball - Limit 32 9-Ball 8-Ball Open-Limit first 24 8 Ball - Ladies Only 8-Ball 9-Ball 9-Ball Starting June 3rd 8-Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball B & below/BCA Mod. 8-Ball 9-Ball Limit 32 “Torture” Tournament 9 Ball - Texas Express 9-Ball Vegas Rules 8-Ball Revised BCA Rules 9-Ball 8-Ball Open 9-Ball 9-Ball 9 Ball 9-Ball 8-Ball Call Pocket 8-Ball B only Limit 16 8-Ball “Meat Shoot” 8-Ball 8-Ball “B” Only 9-Ball Valley Rules 8-Ball 8 Ball - BCA Modified 8 Ball - B & below 8-Ball 9-Ball Handicap 9-Ball $25 top B player 8-Ball 8 Ball 9-Ball 9-Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball Handicapped 8-Ball BCA rules 9-Ball 8 Ball 8 Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball Slop Pool 9-Ball 8-Ball/9-Ball Alternating 9-Ball Blind Draw Sc Dbls

9-Ball Open 9-Ball 8-Ball Valley Rules 8-Ball 8-Ball B & below 8-Ball Open 8-Ball 8-Ball Blind Draw Scotch Dbls 9-Ball Race to 3

ENTR Y ENTRY $5 $10 $5+$2 g.f. $5 $5 $5 $5+$3 g.f. $5 $3 $12 $5 Call $5+$3 $5 $5+$2 g.f. $7 $10 $1 $5+$2 g.f. $5 $7 $10 $5+$1 $5+$3 g.f. $7 $5+3 g.f. $5+$3 g.f. $5 $5 $5 $5+$3 g.f. $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $10 $5+$2 g.f. $5 $5 $3 $12 $5 $5+$2 g.f. $5 $5 $5 $5 $3 $5 $2 $5+$3 g.f. $5+$3 $5 $5+$1 $5+$2 g.f. $5 $5 $7 $5+$3 g.f. $5+$3 g.f. $5+$3 g.f. $5 $5 $5

ADDED 100% ($100 max) $50 w/16 $200 w/20 100% 50% $50 $$$ $2/player $200 Guar 100% $100 w/16 100% w/15+ Pays 75% field 100%+Break Pot 100%+BreakPot Break Pot $20 $50 min. Matching 100% $50 w/16 Matching Breakpot 100% 100% w/32 Matching up to $100 $200 in Meat 100% 100% Matching 100% w/16+ $3/player 100% 50% $300 min $200 100% w/16 Matching $200 Guar 50% Matching 100% 100% w/16 100% w/16 Matching Matching Meat 100% 100% w/15+ Pays 75% field Matching Matching Matching 50% w/16 50% w/16 100% $$$ w/16+ Matching

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

May 2008

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

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DA Y DAY Mondays

CITY Chandler Glendale Mesa Phoenix Tucson Tuesdays Chandler Mesa Mesa Tucson Wednesdays Chandler Mesa Tucson Thursdays Chandler Glendale Mesa Phoenix Fridays Glendale Phoenix Saturdays Glendale Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix Sundays Chandler Phoenix Mesa Phoenix Phoenix Tucson

LOCA TION LOCATION Hollywood Billiards Silver Q Billiards Main Street Billiards Fritz’s Doghouse Main Street Billiards Hollywood Billiards Groggy’s Main Street Billiards Main Street Billiards Hollywood Billiards Main Street Billiards Main Street Billiards Hollywood Billiards Silver Q Billiards Main Street Billiards The Nugget Charley’s Place 43rd Ave Tavern Charley’s Place Dizzy’s Greenway Village Neighbors The Nugget Hollywood Billiards Chantilly’s Main Street Billiards Marino’s Neighbors Main Street Billiards

PHONE (480) 659-3280 (623) 776-2266 (480) 969-7898 (602) 870-7549 (520) 546-3464 (480) 659-3280 (480) 969-7648 (480) 969-7898 (520) 546-3464 (480) 659-3280 (480) 969-7898 (520) 546-3464 (480) 659-3280 (623) 776-2266 (480) 969-7898 (623) 873-1118 (602) 439-1668 (623) 847-0335 (602) 439-1668 (602) 944-9699 (602) 971-5523 (623) 878 4154 (623) 873-1118 (480) 659-3280 (602) 789-1417 (480) 969-7898 (623) 878-2722 (623) 878 4154 (520) 546-3464

EVENT / RULES 8-Ball Open HDCP-3 DE 9 & under HDCP-3 9-Ball 7 & under D/E HDCP-3 8-Ball 8 & under DE 8 and under minus 3 games 9-Ball 8 & Under HDCP-3 DE 8-Ball 8 & under DE 9-Ball Open S/E Race to HDCP Open ABC 8-Ball Open HDCP-4 DE 9-Ball 8 & under D/E HDCP-3 8 and under minus 3 games 9-Ball 7 & Under HDCP-3 DE 9 & under HDCP-3 9-Ball 9 & under D/E HDCP-3 8-Ball 7 & under Race to 1 8-Ball 7 & under 8-Ball Open DE 8-Ball 7 & under 8-Ball 7 & under 8-Ball 8 & under 8-Ball Open DE 8-Ball 8 & under Race to 1 8-Ball Open HDCP-3 DE 8-Ball 7 & under DE 9-Ball 9 & under D/E HDCP-3 8-Ball Open Race to 1 DE 8-Ball Open DE Race to full handicap

ENTRY $12 $10 (incl. $2 g.f.) $5 $5 $5 $12 $5 $20 $5 $12 $5 $5 $12 $10 (incl. $2 g.f.) $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $12 $5 $10 $5 $5 $10

ADDED Sidepot Sidepot

DA Y DAY CITY Tuesdays Moscow Wednesdays Moscow Twin Falls Saturdays Moscow Sundays Pocatello

LOCA TION LOCATION Mingles Mingles The Pocket Mingles Oasis Bar

PHONE (208) 882-2050 (208) 882-2050 (208) 733-9676 (208) 882-2050 (208) 232-9347

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

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

ADDED $25 w/16+ Matching Matching

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

DA Y DAY Mondays

CITY Kalispell Three Forks Wednesdays Kalispell Missoula Friday Missoula Saturdays Kalispell Missoula Missoula Sundays Belgrade Butte

LOCA TION LOCATION Cattlemen’s Casino Frontier Club Cattlemen’s Casino Buck’s Club Buck’s Club Cattlemen’s Casino Buck’s Club Buck’s Club Hub Bar Mr Ed’s

PHONE (406) 257-9656 (406) 285-9876 (406) 257-9656 (406) 543-5028 (406) 543-5028 (406) 257-9656 (406) 543-5028 (406) 543-5028 (406) 388-1811 (406) 782-3700

EVENT / RULES 8-Ball Free Pool All Day 8-Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball Free Pool All Day 8 Ball

ENTRY $5

ADDED Matching

TIME 7:00PM

$5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5

Matching $5/player $5/player Matching $5/player $5/player

7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 1:00PM 4:00PM 8:00PM

$2.50/player

2:00PM

DA Y DAY Mondays

LOCA TION LOCATION Jointed Cue Family Billiards Broken Rack Garlic City Billiards CA Billiard Club Shooters Jointed Cue CA Billiard Club Hard Times Billiards Palacade Shooters Hard Times Family Billiards Town & Country Shooters Family Billiards Billiard Palacade Hard Times CA Billiard Club Hard Times

PHONE (916) 456-3243 (415) 931-1115 (510) 652-9808 (408) 842-6950 (650) 965-3100 (951) 785-9588 (916) 456-3243 (650) 965-3100 (916) 332-8798 (415) 585-6800 (951) 785-9588 (916) 332-8798 (415) 931-1115 (650) 992-7900 (951) 785-9588 (415) 931-1115 (415) 346-9140 (562) 867-7733 (650) 965-3100 (916) 332-8798

EVENT / RULES 9-Ball B USPPA USPPA 9-Ball USPPA 8 Ball Handicapped 9-Ball Handicapped 9-Ball Open staggered entry 9-Ball USPPA 9 Ball ‘B’ & below-Limit 32 8-Ball 9-Ball 9 Ball USPPA USPPA 9-Ball 9-Ball USPPA NPL NPL 9-Ball Open 9-Ball USPPA Handicap 9 Ball Open

ENTRY $5 $20 $15 $15 $10 $12 $5-$15 $20 $5 $10 $12 $10 $20 Call $12 $20 $20 $15 $20 $15

ADDED

TIME 8:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 7:30PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 1:00PM 1:00PM 3:00PM 1:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM Noon

CITY Sacramento San Francisco

Tuesdays

CALIFORNIA

WEEKLY POOL TOURNAMENTS

Emeryville Gilroy Mountain View

Riverside Sacramento Wednesdays Mountain View Sacramento San Francisco Thursdays Riverside Sacramento San Francisco

Saturdays

Daly City, CA Riverside San Francisco San Francisco

Sundays

Bellflower Mountain View

Sacramento

200% payout Sidepot Sidepot Sidepot Sidepot Sidepot Sidepot Sidepot 150% payout 200% payout 200% payout 200% payout 200% payout 200% payout 150% payout Sidepot 200% payout 200% payout 200% payout Side pot

$50 $75 $50

$50 w/16 $500 Break Pot $$$ $500 Break Pot $5/player to $150

TIME 7:30PM 7:30PM Call 7:30PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:30PM Call 7:00PM 7:30PM Call 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:30PM Call 8:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM 1:00PM 4:00PM Call 8:00PM 3:00PM 1:00PM

May 2008

Call First - All Tournaments are subject to change without notice

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CITY Beaverton, OR Lynnwood, WA Oregon City, OR Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Portland, OR Tacoma, WA Phoenix, AZ Las Vegas, NV Salem, OR Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Okanogan, WA Okanogan, WA Oregon City, OR Bozeman, MT Mtn View, CA Longview, WA Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Tucson, AZ San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA Tucson, AZ Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Lynnwood, WA Portland, OR Port Angeles, WA Las Vegas, NV Salem, OR Bozeman, MT Lynnwood, WA Mtn View, CA Mtn View, CA Spokane, WA Tempe, AZ Helena, MT San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA Lynnwood, WA Portland, OR Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Salem, OR Mtn View, CA Bozeman, MT Phoenix, AZ San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA Mesa, AZ

LOCA TION PHONE EVENT / RULES ENTR Y ADDED TIME LOCATION ENTRY BJACS (See ad April) (503) 740-8478 8-Ball Open Mixed Junior $25 10:30AM Uncle Jack’s (See ad p29) (425) 640-5474 9-Ball (big table) $20+$5 g.f. $250 w/32 10:00AM K C Midway (See ad p29) (503) 656-9501 9-Ball 3 Person Team $45 $$$ 10:00AM Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 One Pocket $20 $10 per 30 max. Noon Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 9-Ball $25 $10 per 50 max. Noon Sam’s Billiards (See ad 31) (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool $15 11:00AM Malarkey’s (See ad p25) (253) 383-3301 8-Ball Bar Box - Limit 64 $15 100% 10:00AM Alexander’s (480) 272-2016 AWBT Tour 8 Ball Bar Box Call $500 Call BCA Nationals (See ad Jan) (702) 719-7665 Nationals Singles, Sc Dbls, Tms Varies $750,000 Call The Cue Ball (See ad p10) (503) 362-9740 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players $10 $200 10:00AM Pool Sharks (See ad p12) (702) 222-1011 Tony Robles Pool School $300 Call Pool Sharks (See ad p12) (702) 222-1011 10-Ball Predator Qualifier $50 Noon The Club (See ad p9) (509) 422-1907 Warm up $10 $100 7:00PM The Club (See ad p9) (509) 422-1907 8-Ball 3-Man Team Round Robin $60/team $500 w/12 teams 11:00AM K C Midway (See ad p29) OPAL-APA APA Capt/Co-Capt Tourny Call Call Eagles #326 (See ad p16) (406) 587-9996 Open 9-Ball Limit 32 players $25 incl g.f. $200 11:00AM CA Billiard Club (See ad p27) (650) 965-3100 Sat: One Pocket / Sun: 9-Ball $25 / $25 $400 each 1:00PM Cadillac Island (See ad p34) (360) 957-0065 9-Ball Handicap - Limit 64 $40+$10 g.f. $1,000 Guar 11:00AM VNEA (See ad April) League Operator VNEA International Champs. Varies $85,000 Call The crew of OTBnTV.com will be filming at the VNEA National Championships with matches and interviews Main Street (See ad p12) (520) 546-3464 Aloha 9-Ball Party Call Call Family Billiards (See ad p5) (415) 931-1115 One Pocket/9-Ball $25 each $300 ea w/32 1:00PM Billiard Palacade (See ad p26) (415) 585-6800 8-Ball Handicapped $20 $200 Call Main Street (See ad p12) (520) 546-3464 Super Scotch Doubles $20 $500 1:00PM Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 One Pocket $20 $10 per 30 max. Noon Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 9-Ball $25 $10 per 50 max. Noon Uncle Jack’s (See ad p29) (425) 640-5474 9-Ball (big table) $20+$5 g.f. $250 w/32 10:00AM Sam’s Billiards (See ad p31) (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool $12 11:00AM New Peking (See ad p23) (360) 452-3845 Ironmaniac II-25 player Round Robin $60+$10 g.f. $500 w/full field 10:00AM ACS Nationals (See ad p2) (888) 662-1705 8-Ball & 9-Ball Championships Varies Call The Cue Ball (See ad p10) (503) 362-9740 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players $10 $200 10:00AM Eagles #326 (See ad p16) (406) 587-9996 “Chip” Pool Classic $10 $200 11:00AM NWPA (See ad p6) (206) 920-1936 9-Ball at Uncle Jack’s Call Call CA Billiard Club (See ad p27) (650) 965-3100 9-Ball Mini tournament $15 $200 7:30PM CA Billiard Club (See ad p27) (650) 965-3100 9-Ball USPPA Summer Shootout $60 $1000 w/128 11:00AM McQ’s (See ad p8) (509) 891-8357 8 Ball & 9 Ball Summer Jamboree $50 ea $$$ Call Desert Classic (See ad p13) (480) 888-5112 14-1 on 9’ tables Call $1000 Call Edge Casino (See ad p4) (406) 449-4997 14.1 (Straight Pool) $20 $200 11:00AM Billiard Palacade (See ad p26) (415) 585-6800 8-Ball Handicapped $20 $200 Call Family Billiards (See ad p5) (415) 931-1115 One Pocket/9-Ball $25 each $300 ea w/32 1:00PM Uncle Jack’s (See ad p29) (425) 640-5474 9-Ball (big table) $20+$5 g.f. $250 w/32 10:00AM Sam’s Billiards (See ad p31) (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool $15 11:00AM Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 One Pocket $20 $10 per 30 max. Noon Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 9-Ball $25 $10 per 50 max. Noon The Cue Ball (See ad p10) (503) 362-9740 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players $10 $200 10:00AM CA Billiard Club (See ad p27) (650) 965-3100 Sat: One Pocket / Sun: 9-Ball $25 / $25 $400 each 1:00PM Eagles #326 (See ad p16) (406) 587-9996 Pool in the Park-Mx Dbls $20/team $200 10:00AM Desert Classic (See ad p13) (480) 888-5112 9-Ball Bar Box Call $1750 Call Family Billiards (See ad p5) (415) 931-1115 One Pocket/9-Ball $25 each $300 ea w/32 1:00PM Billiard Palacade (See ad p26) (415) 585-6800 8-Ball Handicapped $20 $200 Call Desert Classic (See ad p13) (480) 888-5112 9-Ball 9 Foot Tables Call $1000 Call

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