Rakin and Ko New Junior World Billiard Champions Mary Rakin of the United States and Pin Yi Ko of Taipei are the new Junior Champions of the World. They took their titles today in Willingen, Germany at the conclusion of the WPA World Junior Championships for 2007. This is nothing new for Mary Rakin....
WPA Expels Pan-American Billiard Confederation The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) has today announced the expulsion of the Pan-American Billiard Confederation (CPB) as a member body. This action, taken by a vote of the General Assembly of the WPA, came after several days of deliberations and hearings. Ian Anderson, President of the WPA, said: “We...
Champions Set to be Crowned Tomorrow in Willingen by Jerry Forsyth Only four young ladies and four young men remain in the running in the WPA World Junior Championships in Willengen, Germany. On Friday all but one male and one female will fall to the wayside and make way for the new billiard champions....
First Cleaning Day at the WPA Junior World Championships by Jerry Forsyth Today was the day that the first bodies hit the floor in Germany as the one-loss side became fatal for many contestants. Paul Everette of Canada had one of the most brutal days possible, as he was eliminated from the tournament on...
2008 International Billiard and Home Recreation Expo Far from Conventional Southern Sophistication Meets Serious Business With 2008 rapidly approaching, planning has moved into high gear for the 25th Annual International Billiard and Home Recreation Expo, June 12-14, 2008, at the Charlotte Convention Center. Combining a unique mix of innovative exhibitors, qualified buyers, strategic business...
2007 WPA World Junior Championships Kick Off World billiard championship being held in Germany by Jerry Forsyth Thirty-nine young men and nineteen young women began their individual journeys towards billiards history today in Willingen, Germany. The resort of Sauerland Stern is the host venue, tucked into the popular ski country that has been showered...
Brett Favre and Pechauer Join Forces Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre and J. Pechauer Custom Cues are proud to announce the uniting of forces to help raise money for charity. Pechauer Cues is creating a uniquely designed pool cue for the serious cue collector and the die-hard Favre fan. There will be only...
Abernathy Aces Queen City Open J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour / Charlotte, NC by InsidePOOL Staff Jeff Abernathy won his second regional tour event of the month when he swept the J. Pechauer Southeast Open 9-Ball Tour’s November 24 stop. Hosted by Morey’s Billiards in Charlotte, NC, this event brought in 45 competitors...
Bergman Beats All Comers at Turkey ShootoutFifth Annual Turkey Shootout / Victorville, CA by InsidePOOL Staff Youngster Justin Bergman took top honors at the Fifth Annual Turkey Shootout, hosted by Gary’s Victor Billiards in Victorville, CA. Held over the Thanksgiving weekend, this event boasted a prize fund that attracted a field of 53 top...