Deciding Round Looms AheadIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 6 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=20)Match schedule for July 28, 2006 (/images/stories//IPT_News/day6_schedule.pdf)Despite his big break, Francisco Bustamante came up dry in the victory category until his 5:30 p.m. match against Daryl Peach. Both played extremely well while at the table, but Bustamante earned the 8-5 win.
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Deciding Round Looms Ahead
July 28th, 2006Owen Scores First Win, Others Earn Their Third
July 28th, 2006Owen Scores First Win, Others Earn Their ThirdIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 6 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=20)Match schedule for July 28, 2006 (/images/stories//IPT_News/day6_schedule.pdf)Im worn out, Owen stated with a smile. I gave my first match away to Marcus, gave it away. I didnt play that bad, I just gave away the last two games. Played good, six-six, missed a ball straight-in for the win, and then seven-six, I missed another ball. I mean, that just took the sails out of me. Manalo had several chancesI played my worst match probably last match against Manalo, and then I just played like perfect on Thorsten. Who knows? If I can win my next two, I might have a sliver of a chance, but it aint looking good.
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Rematch Goes to Hohmann
July 28th, 2006Rematch Goes to HohmannIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 6 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=20)Match schedule for July 28, 2006 (/images/stories//IPT_News/day6_schedule.pdf)Interestingly, three members of Hohmanns grouphimself, Marlon Manalo, and Marcus Chamat have two wins so far, while the other half has none.
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Grudge Match on the Horizon
July 28th, 2006Grudge Match on the HorizonIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 6 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=20)I should have had a six-to-one lead and was feeling real good until that, stated Matlock afterward, then I just made a mistake and it ended up being eight-six. I felt like I was going to win after I got that far ahead, and I knew it would be really hard to lose from there. I knew I would have opportunitiesit was just a matter of taking advantage of them. You know, Francisco with his breakI am lucky to get back to the table. The rest of the matches are all tough. This is the toughest day and its getting tougher. These are all great players.
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Last Round Ends Some Hopes, Advances Others
July 27th, 2006Last Round Ends Some Hopes, Advances OtherRound 5 AnnouncedIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 5 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=19)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)Efren Bata Reyes squeaked by into Fridays matches by virtue of a hill-hill win that had a huge throng of spectators crowded around it. Running out against Mick Hill from the U.K., Reyes came within millimeters of scratching in the corner when he pocketed the last 8 ball in the side, causing great consternation within the audience.
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It All Comes Down to the Last Round
July 27th, 2006It All Comes Down to the Last RoundIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 5 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=19)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)Again, I made a comeback like in the match before, Hohmann commented. I was lucky againNick missed the shot because the ball skidded on him. I dont know, Im not as consistent. I had some good matches, some tough run-outs, and then some bad mistakes and unforced errors.
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Kirkwood Earns a Win
July 27th, 2006Kirkwood Earns a WinIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 5 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=19)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)Earl Strickland won his second match out of three today so far, dusting former snooker star Quinten Hann 8-1; however, his fellow Mosconi Cup teammate Rodney Morris lost to Evgeny Stalev 8-6. Morriss one win today comes from an 8-6 victory over Jason Kirkwood.
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Reyes & Bustamante Both Suffer Losses
July 27th, 2006Reyes Bustamante Both Suffer LossesIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 5 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=19)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)Michael Hill was responsible for defeating Bustamante, in a double-hill match that saw Bustamante hover on the hill first before Hill swept by. I feel exhausted, to be honest, Hill stated. I just have to try to regroup now and get my head back on for the next match. I played greatI was up seven-four then got really nervous and tense thinking I was going to beat someone of Franciscos class, then I missed an easy chance to win eight-four, sat in my chair, had an easy chance to win eight-six, lost it again, and then at seven each I managed to pull out a miracle.
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Strickland Goes off the Air
July 27th, 2006Strickland Goes off the AirIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 5 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=19)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)He got under my skin, Strickland, because he was talking to my family and saying stupid stuff, Van den Berg affirmed afterward, and he even tried to start a fight with my brother-in-law. Those are things you cant do. Its nice to see someone who is entertaining like Mike Sigel but this was just a disgrace to the sport. Thats all I can say.
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Players Ready for Second Round
July 27th, 2006Players Ready for Second RoundIPT discussion forum (/forums/index.php)Day 5 image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/thumbnails.php?album=19)Match schedule (/ipt-north-american-8-ball-championship-tournament-/content/view/3729/102/)It really is affected in the mornings or when its damp out. The top of the bone is an inch above the bottom bone. I had a three-inch blood clot in my chest after falling two-and-a-half stories, so when my arm was broke they just tied it to my chest and I had it like that for eight months while I was trying to get rid of the blood clot. So after eight months they wanted to do surgery, but I was done with the doctor thing I started playing one-pocket left-handed for a while then started tenderly playing with my right hand. Its not one-hundred percent, and I need to get it fixedright now I want to secure my spot on the IPT first. I hate to have the surgery and then Im done. Its so important to get on this year because next year its going to be a battle to push your way in.
