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2006 Philippines World Pool Championship Groups Announced
October 12th, 2006Fisher Goes Undefeated, Futrell Takes Juniors Billiards Championship
October 11th, 2006Fisher Goes Undefeated, Futrell Takes Juniors Billiards ChampionshipTiger 9-Ball Tour / Arnold, MDThe Tiger Tour returned to Bill Billies Cuesport in Arnold, MD, October 7-8 for a weekend of new events. Last month the open division held the U.S. Open warm-up event, and this weekend the ladies played a special two-day, WPBA-qualifier event that drew players from several states. On Sunday, the first-ever East Coast Juniors Championship was held with a small but strong field of players under the age of 21. Bill Billies room owner Kurt Ziem has been a long-time pool supporter, and this event was no different, making this a $2,500-added event.
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Salvas and Massey Win Billiards Titles
October 9th, 2006Salvas and Massey Win Billiards TitlesThe 2006 ESPN Zone Billiards Shootout was held October 4-5 in Las Vegas. Luc Salvas defeated Dave Pearson for the International Speed Pool Challenge crown and Mike Massey bested Tom Rossman for the Trick Shot Magic title.
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McCreesh Takes Joss Opener
October 9th, 2006McCreesh Takes Joss OpenerJoss Northeast 9-Ball Tour / Drexel Hill, PAby Rick Davis, Inside POOL MagazineBilliards player Ryan McCreesh could not be touched as he made his way through the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tours season opener October 8. Taking place at the Drexeline Billiard Club in Drexel Hill, PA, the areas top talent gathered for the $2,000-added event.
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Mosconi Cup Billiards Team Announced
October 9th, 2006Mosconi Cup Billiards Team AnnouncedBest from Both Sides to Contest Rotterdam ShowdownDiscuss the Mosconi Cup team selections (/forums/showthread.php?t=397)
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Moore Wins in Florida Billiards
October 8th, 2006Moore Wins in Florida Billiardsby Rick DavisDay two action at the Florida Pro tour began with uncharacteristic mistakes for many while others were near shutouts. Robb Saez had a rough time all day beginning with a loss to Steve Moore. Moore three-fouled Saez once to go along with his own scratches leading to a missed eight ball that allowed Moore to coast away from the hill to win 8-5. Also on the winners side, Canadian Jason Klatt continued to surprise everyone with his top level of play as he reached the top four on the winners side before falling to Moore.
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Lopsided Billiard Matches Dominate the Florida Pro Tour
October 7th, 2006Lopsided Billiard Matches Dominate the Florida Pro Tourby Rick DavisAfter a summer break the Florida Pro Tour resumed play for their sixth tour stop at Victory Billiards in West Palm Beach, FL, during the October 7 weekend. The $8,000-added 10-ball event drew in a 54-player field, many of whom had traveled directly from the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships.Opening the event, Butch Croft and Earl Strickland each shut out their opponents 7-0, while Rodney Morris was defeated by Ron Wiseman. Croft and Strickland will each return for play on Sunday, having reached the top 16. None of their opponents could accumulate more than five racks. The test will come tomorrow as they face each other in the opening round. Usually very animated, Strickland was quiet and worn out. He commented, The first couple of guys were kind of soft. Obviously the pockets are bigger here the breaks are tougher and the patterns are tougher. Things clog up more, but I think you have to break better than anything.
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Free Download of Inside POOL Magazine
October 4th, 2006Free Download of Inside POOL MagazineInsidePOOLmag.com (/content/view/38/87/). This month features an interview with IPT tournament director Deno Andrews. Also receive news from the World Cup of Pool, the Back to Billiards show in Baltimore and the see our annual pool and billiards accessories article. Of course, there’s our regular columns, instruction, pool on TV lisitings, and regional reports. Remember to login to be able to view downloads.
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Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for September
October 3rd, 2006Viking Pool Cues Billiards Photo Caption Contest Winner for SeptemberViking Pool Cues Photo Billiard Caption Contest (/content/view/41) for the month of September. The winning caption was, After I execute this shot, you’ll know why they call me the surgeon. Thomas has won a Viking Pool Cue (http://www.vikingcue.com/) that has a retail value of $300-400 and a one year subscription to Inside POOL Magazine. Inside POOL Magazine and InsidePOOLMAG.com host the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest (/content/view/41) every month. The winners are announced on InsidePOOLMAG.com and in InsidePOOL Magazine. This month features a strange photo of a pool player and a balloon. Visitors can submit entries via email by going to the Photo Caption contest page. You can enter every day, one time per day.Submit your entry to the Viking Photo Caption Contest. (/content/view/41)Visit InsidePOOL Magazine for the Viking Pool Cues Photo Caption Contest. (/content/view/41)
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Schmidt Wins 31st U.S. Open Billiard Championship
October 1st, 2006Schmidt Wins 31st U.S. Open Billiard Championshipby Rick DavisDiscuss the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship (/forums/index.php)U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/index.php?cat=17)U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships Tournament Brackets (/u.s.-open-9-ball-championships-tournament-brackets/content/view/3923/106/)
