2015 PartyPoker Mosconi Cup
Front Runners set out their stalls
THE RACE FOR the three automatic spots on 2015 European PartyPoker Mosconi Cup team is well underway with two events on the nine event series having recently completed. Like last year, there are three separate ranking lists in operation – the first comprised of a five event Euro Tour series; the second a four event ‘World’ ser...
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World beater Eunji Park of Korea makes her debut on Team Asia in the AM8.com Queens Cup Manila, Philippines- South Korea's Eunji Park has been selected to play for Team Asia in the upcoming AM8.com Queens Cup. The 27 year old Incheon native has proven herself a top notch opponent capable of big performances on the world stage...
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The largest golf show in the country took place this past weekend at the International Center in Mississauga.
Toronto Golf Show Introduces Snooker to 18,000 Golfers
This show has been going on for over 25 years but this time, there was a new first, a 6 x 12 snooker table was parked in the middle of the show for 18,000 golfer...
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The 6th installment of the Shooters Amateur 9 Ball Event was held on the weekend of February 14 & 15 at Shooters Snooker and Sports Club in North York. Despite major competition from Cupid and “significant others” on Valentine’s Day the tournament was still able to boast a full board of 64 eager players. A player Calcutta typically preceded the tournament play although chocolates, flowers and...
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Enjoy the Process!Paul Potier
There is a famous quote by Benjamin Franklin that goes like this “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” If you are someone who wants to become a better pool player you should take heed from this powerful statement. Setting goals is a key ingredient to accomplishing pretty much anything i...
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A relatively small field of 24 players were in attendance at the seventh stop of the 4 Points Tour in Newmarket.
Top amateurs Ben Chang and Issac Ramos continued their domination in southern Ontario as both players went deep into the money rounds. Issac held his composure after dropping his first match to Vince Belanger (8-7). Issac followed it up with 7 consecutive wins over Ken Botham (8-6), Wad...
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Dear Players & Fans,
Congratulations to stop # 9 winners, Danny Hewitt (Main Event, $1,000) & James Chemaly (Second chance event, $330)!
Danny Hewitt Photo courtesy of Mario Paradis
Snookers Billiards Sports Bar & Grill (Providence R.I.) and Mike Zuglan"s Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour are proud to present the 6th An...
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KO FINALLY FULFILLS THE DREAM
Taiwan's Ko Pin Yi wins his first ever world title by capturing the 2015 World 10 Ball Championship with a dramatic 11-9 win over the Philippines Carlo Biado.
By Ted Lerner
WPA Press Officer
Ko Pin Yi
Photos Courtesy Dong Secuya/philboxing.com and Bob Guerrero
(General Santos City, Philippines)--...
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It's a wide open race for glory as the final 8 sharpshooters do battle Saturday for the 2015 MP Cup World 10-ball Championship.
By Ted Lerner
Johann Chua
WPA Press Officer
Photos Courtesy Dong Secuya philboxing.com
(General Santos City, Philippines)--After a long and tense day of duels at the highest levels of the professiona...
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The 6th event of the Shooters ‘404’ 9 Ball series was held on the January 31/ February 1, 2015 weekend at Shooters Snooker and Sports Club. Fifty-five players made an appearance to play in this long running tournament series. The $1000 added event continues to attract top talent in the GTA and from across southern Ontario.
When play concluded on Saturday, Ben Chang, Chad Bishop, Greg Plester and T...
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Swedish veteran Marcus Chamat dominates world number 1 Chang Yu Lung to advance to the final 32 at the 2015 MP Cup World 10-ball Championship.
By Ted Lerner
Marcus Chamat
WPA Press Officer
Photos Courtesy Bob Guerrero
(General Santos City, Philippines)--From the late 1990's to the late 2000’s, the name ‘Marcus Chamat’ regular...
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APA Reaches Verbal Agreement with New Venue for National Team Championships in Vegas
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
The world’s largest pool tournament is moving to a new home. APA is excited to announce that the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton and LVH) will host the 2015 APA Natio...
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The Philippines Dennis Orcollo wins his second straight 9-8 match in as many days to advance to the knockout stage of the 2015 World 10-ball Championship in General Santos City.
By Ted Lerner
Dennis Orcollo
WPA Press Officer
Photos Courtesy Dong Secuya/philboxing.com
(General Santos City, Philippines)--Filipino pool players h...
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Day 1 at the 2015 MP Cup World 10-ball Championship in General Santos City sees some favorites cruise while others struggle to find their form.
By Ted Lerner
WPA Press Officer
Walee Majid of Qatar
(General Santos City, Philippines)--One thing that is a constant in any world championship in the sport of pool is good old press...
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The Champions of the 2015 Chinese 8 Ball World Championships
Darren Appleton is the 2015 Chinese 8 Ball World Champion. In a great and consistent display of confidence and precision Darren Appleton achieved the pinnacle title of his career thus far by besting fellow countryman and 2014 World Snooker Champion Mark Selby 21-19 earlier this week i...
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The 5th event of the Shooters Amateur 9 Ball series was held on the January 24/25, 2015 weekend at Shooters Snooker and Sports Club. A full board of 64 players was again reached for this new season series. The player Calcutta preceding tournament play was again very active as there are no clear favourites to win the tournament.
After play wrapped up on Saturday, Ben Chang, Scott MacDonald, Adrian...
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January 21-February 2, 2015
Yushan, China
A players’ perspective by Paul Potier
Venue
There were 3 venues used for meetings, practice and matches for stage 1. The 2 hotels that all the players were staying at and a school auditorium. All stage 2 matches were played in the auditorium and Table #1 was the TV table but there were 3 tables that were being streamed. The matches played on Table #1 were...
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Filipinos make up one-third of the 128 player field as the 2015 MP Cup World 10-ball Championship gets set to kick off in General Santos City, Philippines.
By Ted Lerner
WPA Press Officer
Tuna in General Santos
(General Santos City, Philippines)--With the professional game all but dead in his homeland, boxing legend Manny Pac...
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Players & Fans,
Congratulations to stop # 8 winners Jeremy Sossei ($1,000 - Main Event) & Bruce Carroll ($280 - Second Chance Tournament)
February 21 & 22, stop # 9 of The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour will be at Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub in Clifton Park (near Albany) NY. Tim Berlin deserves many thanks from all of us for his continuing support and having already hosted 2 eve...
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Canadian Open Pool Championships Information
The Championships will run from March 30 - April 4 at the Delta Meadowvale, Mississauga, ON, in conjunction with the CCS Nationals.
TABLE SPONSOR
Diamond Billiards Product will be supplying the pool tables for the CBSA Nationals.
DATES
The dates for each of the divisions are as follows:
Monday March 30 - Tuesday March 31 - Open 8-Ball
Wednesday April 1...
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