IPT Day Three ReportEfren Reyes (index.php?option=content&task=view&id=85) have qualified for the finals and are now assured of at least $30,000 in prize money.The rest of the field went home with $20,000 in their pocketsfar more than almost any first prize in pool up till now. The day started off with a jolt as Reyesan early favorite to win it all, according to the buzz outside the hallwas downed by fellow Hall of Famer but long-retired Ray Martin, 8-6. Reyes, perhaps a little jet-lagged, rallied to run over Robin Dodson 8-0, but then lost on the hill to Cory Deuel. Martin showed it wasnt a fluke by finishing a respectable 3-2. After the final round, Martin, Reyes and Buddy hall were tied with 3-2 records, but Reyes GLI of 4.00 sent him into the finals.
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December 3rd, 2005IPT Day Two Results
December 2nd, 2005IPT Day Two ResultsThe sold-out crowds were treated to pool like theyve never seen it before at the IPT King of the Hill Invitational 8-Ball Shootout in Orlando. Thirty players started yesterday, and only 15 advanced. Those 15 have been reduced to just six. This is really exciting, said Rebecca Roberts, a longtime pool fan. Ive never seen anything like this, with all the cameras and the top notch arena. Theres never been this kind of money in pool. Its like a boxing prizefight. With $1 million at stake, the Hall of Famers will join the six players who made it through todays brutal competition to start the battle for the big money. Mika Immonen, Corey Deuel, Francisco Bustamante, Nick Van den Berg, Marlon Manalo and Johnny Archer advance to the next round.
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IPT Day One
December 1st, 2005IPT Day OneDay one of the IPT King of the Hill tournament was a major success. Players and tour members were in awe at the magnitude of the production and the size of the set and tournament area. Most players polled admitted that they have never seen anything like this anywhere in their careers. The main arena is a very dramatic and dazzling set that features VIP seating that is as close to the table as possible! The main tournament room is filled with first class decorations and graphics that remind those at the event of the golden era of pocket billiards.Players showed up in shirts and ties and female players dressed accordingly. When IPT players show up to play their matches, they are clearly different looking than the typical spectator and this stand out as the professionals they are. Play kicked off at 10am with 30 players competing all day to try and make the 15 player cut for the second day of competition. In the afternoon, Johnny Damon (Boston Red Sox) stopped by the tournament to check out some matches and knock some balls around with Mike Sigel, the current King of the Hill.
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Fisher Takes JPNEWT Finale
November 30th, 2005Fisher Takes JPNEWT Finale
By InsidePOOL Staff
Kelly Fisher came from the one-loss side of the chart to take JPNEWT’s final event over Tina Meraglio at Hagerstown Billiards in Hagerstown, MD, on November 27-28. Fisher completed her comeback victory by overcoming a second-round defeat by road partner Val Finnie.
Fisher earned wins in the west side over Simone Hospedales, Kathleen Lawless, Pam Ogarek, Carol Clark, and Karen Armstrong before meeting Finnie again in the semifinals. Finnie’s undefeated bid…
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IPT King of the Hill Invitational 8-Ball Shootout Important Tournament Information & Schedule
November 29th, 2005IPT King of the Hill Invitational 8-Ball Shootout Important Tournament Information ScheduleThis historic tournament is just a few days away and all involved are very excited. The tournament will be held at the Orange County Convention Center’s West Building in the Valencia Ballroom. Play will start at 10:00am on November 30th, 2005. There will be five complete rounds on Day One for a total of 75 matches! Doors will open to the public at 9am. Day Two action starts at 12:30pm; doors open at 11:30am. Days Three Four start at 10:00am with doors opening at 9am. The final match will start at 1pm on Sunday, December 4th, 2005; doors open at noon.
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McCready Leads Field for Joss Win
November 29th, 2005McCready Leads Field for Joss Win
By Bill Rosenberger
Earthquake Keith McCready was one of many big names to make an appearance at the Joss Tour event on November 27-28. Joining him at Drexeline Billiard Club in Drexel Hill, PA, were number-one ranked WPBA player Karen Corr and last week’s winner Jose Parica, but it was McCready who stood the tallest at the end of the day.
The $3,000-added event drew a field of 32, and on the…
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Andy Segal Wins 2005 Comet Classic
November 23rd, 2005Andy Segal Wins 2005 Comet ClassicAndy The Magic Man Segal won his fourth Artistic Pool championship at the 2005 Comet Classic, held November 18-20 at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ. 16 top trick shot artists came from all over the United States, Canada, and even as far as Russia, all hoping to bring back the title.Bruce Barthelette, APA league operator, and 2005 ESPN Trick Shot Magic participant, finished in the # 1 position after the preliminary round of 40 shots, followed closely by Andy Segal in the # 2 spot. In third place was the Canadian Nick Nikolaidis, who just came off a recent second place finish in the 2005 ESPN Trick Shot Magic. The fourth place spot was taken by local favorite Bill Meima, who won the title of World Jump Shot Champion this past January at the Bicycle Casino in California.
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The AWBTs 9th Tour Stop Alexanders Bar and Grill
November 20th, 2005The AWBTs 9th Tour Stop Alexanders Bar and Grill, Phoenix Arizona 12 teams showed up for this $500 added scotch-doubles 9-ball fundraiser! This was one of the most fun tournaments and Alexanders was the perfect place for it!Out of all the teams, 2 stood out above the rest. Michelle Trevino and Colin Winter reigned supreme as they went undefeated all the way to the hot seat! Their hot-seat match was against another awesome team, Susan Mello and Ann Merseal. This was a tough match and although both teams played well, Michelle and Colin were victorious and won the match 7 to 5.While Michelle and Colin waited patiently, Susan and Ann had to face Natalie Hostler and Bull Becker. Their tattoos alone were intimidating let alone how they had been kickin butt all weekend! But Susan and Ann are not easily intimidated and beat up on Nat and Bull, winning the match 7 to 2.
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Anna Wins in Alva
November 20th, 2005Anna Wins in AlvinThe last stop of 2005 for the Hunter Classics Amateur Women’s Tour was held at Big Daddy’s in Alvin, Texas and 44 ladies competed for the first place prize of $750 and a WPBA Qualifier. Vickie McKillop, one of the owner’s of Big Daddy’s, broke her ankle and wasn’t able to attend, but her husband Ed took care of the ladies while his wife took care of her ankle. She’ll need surgery soon and we all wish her luck in a speedy recovery.On Saturday, the members of the Hunter Classics Tour raised over $300 for Jackson Bacon, a bright 6 year old boy who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The money will go towards a fun day for Jackson and his parents to spend together – away from the hospital. To raise the money, a Breast Cancer Research Foundation Golf Club set and bag was donated by Owner Kathy Krabbenschmidt and Manager Tony Hinojosa of Fun City Golf Par 3 and Driving Range in Grand Prairie, Texas. The ladies surprised Jackson (who was able to make a visit with his proud parents, Jason and Nicole) with a large remote controlled robot he has been wanting for over a year. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as Jackson ripped open the wrapping – to his delight was the gift he has been asking for for so long. He walked around with it and showed everyone all the cool moves the robot could make and why he liked it so much. We found out later his Dad, Jason, was going to shave his head that night, because Jackson’s hair is already falling out.
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