Category: Billiard Industry News
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Las Vegas National Tournaments Scatter in 2011
The big news from the headquarters of the (Inter)National pool tournament scene is that in 2011 all three major tournaments will be in different hotel/casino/convention centers. BCAPL/CSI events will stay at the Riviera for the next couple of years. Tournament Director Ric Jones made an announcement over the tournament PA in the middle of the…
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WPBA Top 8 in Mini-Tournament?
Top 8 women play in a mini-tournament? Here’s a news clipping from the Omaha World Herald: Published Wednesday March 24, 2010 Billiards: Omaha Classic set for this weekend WORLD-HERALD PRESS SERVICES Eight top players from the Women’s Professional Billiard Association will compete in the Omaha Classic this weekend at Qwest Center Omaha. Competition in the…
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Earl “The Pearl” Strickland
Living legend, hall of famer, Earl Strickland is amazing and I love watching him win. I was there to watch him win his 5th US Open 9 Ball Championship. I watched from my PC as he won the recent Reno Bar Table 8-Ball title. We’ve all watched the Joe Rogan impersonation. I thought he was…
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Fargo Billiards holds a compelling weekly tournament.
I couple of weeks ago, Jared “J-Rock” Bailey and I stopped by Fargo Billiards & Gastropub for their “Monday Night 9-Ball Tournament”. What a treat. Owner Mike Page, GM Rory Hendrickson, and League Coordinator Kevin Knight have created a true no-brainer. Here is the clipping from their web site describing the weekly contest: A player…