Shannon Elizabeth at the IPT North American Open 8-Ball ChampionshipIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 4 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/index.php?cat=14&page=5)Shannon Elizabeth image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=18)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)Thorsten Hohmann suffered a lost in the 12:30 p.m. rounds against Russias Evgeny Stalev. After Hohmanns first-round 8-2 victory over Sam Monday, Hohmann said, Well, that wasnt my best match. I had three break and run-outs, which was better than yesterday. I think he was the weakest playing in our group and its a good start at one-nill. Im feeling confident and looking forward to playing my matches.Americans Dennis Hatch lost his first match of the day, which was against Yannick Beaufils, 8-3, while John Mr. 400 Schmidt lost a hill-hill battle too Sandor Tot of Serbia. Also, Rocket Rodney Morris lost to Vilmos Foldes 8-4. Earl Strickland is undefeated for the day so far, having won his first match against Gary Abood 8-5.
Archive for July, 2006
Europeans Going Strong in Round 3
July 26th, 2006Europeans Going Strong in Round 3IPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 4 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/index.php?cat=14&page=5)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)When asked about who he felt the strongest player was in his group, Souquet answered, Probably Shawn Putnam. No, actually Dennis Hatch is in that group too. We have a pretty sporty group there. Johl Younger is a good player, finished fifth in the World Championships several years ago, and then he quit playing for a while, and now hes back. Not too many people know him, but I know him quite well, and hes always capable. I didnt know Yannick before. In total, the group, maybe from the names not as big as many people thing, but I think its a very strong group.
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Day 3 in the Books at IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship
July 25th, 2006Day 3 in the Books at IPT North American 8-Ball Open ChampionshipRound 3 AnnouncedIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 3 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=16)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)Mike Sigel did not advance to Wednesdays rounds. He had a chance, but it came down to between him and Marko Lohtander. Sigel lost to Marlon Manalo 8-5, while Lohtander defeated Wayne Catledge 8-3. I didn’t get out when I should have, Sigel explained afterward. I had plenty of chances. I missed the nineI got careless, I missed the eight. I can’t believe it didnt go in. I had plenty of chancesthere is no excuse. Im not comfortable playing on the tablesthats it.
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Tuesday’s Moment of Truth
July 25th, 2006Tuesday’s Moment of TruthIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 3 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=16)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)Hollands Nick Van den Berg was awarded a match 8-0 when his opponent Greg Hogue failed to show up. Hogue won a pre-qualifier and then won the qualifier for this eventon the first day, he had three out of four wins, but today his record was 0-3 when he forfeited his fourth-round match. Hogue also failed to show up for his match against David Matlock and is now eliminated.Van den Berg commented, I played two days ago and won all four matches, but I didnt sleep too well last night. Im feeling better now that I have made it to the next stage, and Im getting more comfortable.
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Mixed Emotions Dominate After Third Round
July 25th, 2006Mixed Emotions Dominate After Third RoundIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 3 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=16)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)On the flip side, Shawn Putnam won 8-4 over Rodolfo Luat and exclaimed, The day is going greatIve got two Filipinos in my bracket and I chopped up both of them. Im three and oh. Now Im playing good, seeing my patterns better. Ive got my mixture right of my energy pills, Mountain Dew, energy drinks, and bananas. Best thing is you play all day long and thats when you see peoples games shine, when they play all day thats what you want when youre shooting good.
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John Salley Visits the North American Open 8-Ball Championship
July 25th, 2006John Salley Visits the North American Open 8-Ball ChampionshipIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 3 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=16)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)
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Second Round Finishing Up
July 25th, 2006Second Round Finishing UpDay 3 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=16)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)
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Hatch Carves Another Win
July 25th, 2006Hatch Carves Another WinDay 3 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=16)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)I feel pretty confident, said Hatch with a smile. Sunday I played flawless. I took the day off yesterday, but today I feel like Im struggling a little bit, though. My first match, anyway. My morning match, I missed a lot of balls. I should have won the match and beaten Sammy Jones. I played good against Keith just now.
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First Round Complete With Few Upsets
July 25th, 2006First Round Complete With Few UpsetsVisit the IPT North American Open image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/index.php?cat=14)Day 1 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=14)Day 2 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=15)Day 3 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=16)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)For the U.S., Earl Strickland won his first round against James Walden 8-6, but fellow Hall of Fame member Mike Sigel finally lost a match after going into todays rounds undefeated. Australias Quinten Hann dealt The Mouth a stunning 8-2 defeat. In Round Two, Sigel will face Wayne Catledge.
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Schmidt and Ortmann Notch Wins
July 25th, 2006Schmidt and Ortmann Notch WinsVisit the IPT North American Open image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/index.php?cat=14)Day 1 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=14)Day 2 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=15)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)On the other table, in a slightly longer match, Southern Californias Keith Earthquake McCready and John Mr. 400 Schmidt matched up. McCready, famous for his portrayal of Grady Seasons in The Color of Money and his line, Its like a nightmare, isnt it? reached the hill first with Schmidt at 6 but badly missed the 8 ball. Unable to believe his luck, Schmidt cleared his balls from the table to make the match double-hill. A dry break from Schmidt turned the table back over to McCready, whose fourth shot wobbled but still dropped. Time out for me, baby, McCready announced, walking away to grab a bottle of water.
