Archer Sweeps Carolina Open Field
2009 Carolina Open / Goldsboro, NC
by Lea Andrews
Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer, who last won the Carolina Open in 2004, reclaimed his throne by making an undefeated run through a strong field. The $1,800-added 10-ball event, held October 8-10, drew 28 players to Fast Eddie’s Sports Bar in Goldsboro, NC.
Archer...
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Bourbeau Bounces Back for Maine Billiards Win
Maine State Ladies’ 9-Ball Championship / Waterville, ME
by Lea Andrews
A late bid from Donna Bendiksen didn’t keep New England powerhouse Stacie Bourbeau from claiming the cash at the Maine State Ladies’ 9-Ball Championship. The $110-added event drew 13 ladies to TJ’s Classic Billiards in Waterville, ME.
After blowing...
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Evans Scores East Anglian Championships
World Ladies Billiards & Snooker Association
by Tim Dunkley
Reanne Evans has extended her remarkable unbeaten run on the women’s snooker circuit to 46 matches with victory in the East Anglian Championship.
A 3-0 win over Portsmouth ’s Emma Bonney in the final at Cambridge Snooker Centre on Saturday, October 10, wrapped up...
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Murgia Scoops Comet Billiards Field
Tri-State Tour / Parsippany, NJ
by InsidePOOL Staff
Gary Murgia topped the 35-player field that came out to play October 10 on the Tri-State Tour, taking home first place over Steve Thomas. The tour was hosted by Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ, and offered a $500-added prize purse.
While Murgia eked out a...
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Putnam Punishes Carolina Open One-Pocket Field
2009 Carolina Open/ Goldsboro, NC
by Lea Andrews
Shawn “Big Bubba” Putnam, who warmed up for the Carolina Open by running through the Jacoby Custom Cues Carolina Tour season finale October 3-4, made a repeat performance in the one-pocket division of the 2009 Carolina Open October 7-8. The $600-added event...
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Carolina Billiard Tour announces new title sponsor for the 2009 tour
The Carolina Billiard Tour has secured it’s first new title sponsor since hosting its inaugural event in August 2009. KwikFire Inc., owned/operated by Kelly Fisher and Val Finnie, have teamed up with CBT Promotions, LLC, owned/operated by Kristi Carter and Kim Shaw, to...
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Captain Fantastic Lely Back at Euro Helm
Matchroom Sport can announce that Alex Lely of Holland is returning in his role as captain of the European team for the forthcoming PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup which takes place at the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada from December 10 – 13.
The Flying Dutchman took over the role...
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ACS Updates 2009-2010 Instructor Committee
In a move to bring even more diversity of viewpoints to related issues, American CueSports Alliance (ACS) President Cecil Messer has appointed the ACS Instructor/Coach Committee for 2009-2010 to be fielded by a larger cross-section of ACS instructors from varied backgrounds, experiences and teaching skill levels with a goal...
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Flamingo Billiards Tour / Stuart, FL
by Lea Andrews
Michell Monk, who came out on top against Helene Caukin in the finals of the inaugural Flamingo Billiards Tour event, found herself in familiar territory against a familiar opponent at the second stop. Monk was among the field of 16 ladies who gathered for the $250-added...
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Billiard Education Foundation Junior Nationals / Normal, IL by Lea Andrews There’s no shortage of young talent right now in Normal, IL, as nearly 100 junior players from across the country are gathered in the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University for the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) 21st Annual Junior Nationals. The event,...
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