Reyes and Fisher Name Billiard Players of the Decade Efren Reyes, who amassed nearly $1.7 million in prize money, and Allison Fisher, who won 27 Women’s Professional Billiard Association Classic Tour titles, were named Player of the Decade by the United States Billiard Media Association, the USBMA announced today. Reyes, the 55-year-old Filipino sensation, won...
December 2009 Issue of Inside POOL Magazine Available for Free Download Mika Immonen Seals the Deal The December 2009 issue of Inside POOL Magazine, which again features Mika Immonen on the cover, has been made available for free download at InsidePOOLmag.com. This month the download features new technology in online billiards magazine viewing such as...
Fisher Takes Tournament of Champions Title by InsidePOOL Staff “I feel like I just won an Olympic Gold Medal,” said an elated Kelly Fisher moments after capturing the 2009 Mohegan Sun International Tournament of Champions title. The spirited $20,000 winner-takes-all event was held at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT, October 28. Fisher, originally...
BilliardWarehouse.com to Sponsor Kelly Fisher Billiardwarehouse.com announces sponsorship of former US Open champion Kelly “KwikFire” Fisher for the Tournament of Champions, held this week at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncassville, Connecticut. Greg Savoie, owner of North Carolina based BilliardWarehouse.com said “I’ve known Kelly personally for a few years and carry Kelly’s KwikFire...
Karen Corr Crowned 2008 Champion of Champions “I’m just thrilled beyond words,” said an elated Karen Corr moments after capturing the 2008 Mohegan Sun International Tournament of Champions title. The pressure packed $25,000 winner-take-all event was held at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, October 29. Corr, who set a record by winning the...
DELTA-13 Racks up Five More ESPN Events The DELTA-13 Rack has teamed up with Billiards International, Ltd. (major producer of special events for ESPN) to be the official sponsoring rack for five professional events that will be televised on ESPN in 2008 and 2009; the International Challenge of Champions, Trick Shot Magic, International Speed...
Corr Claims 2007 Champion of Champions Title “I am thrilled beyond words,” said an elated Karen Corr moments after capturing the 2007 Mohegan Sun International Tournament of Champions title. The pressure packed $25,000 winner-take-all event was held at the Mohegan Sun Resort Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, October 31. Corr, the defending 2006 Champion, defeated...
Thank you for reading my column. I try to answer your questions from my own personal experience, and I hope you enjoy it. Dear Allison, I have two questions: 1. Do you have to call a certain pocket when you’re on the 9? 2. Why have I seen people pocket the 9 ball intentionally...
Billiards Tournaments Scheduled for Mohegan SunThe 2006 Mohegan Sun International Tournament of Champions and the World Cup of Trick Shots will be held November 1-2 at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. The field of billiard players in both events will include champions from around the globe.
Jeanette Lee Probably the most famous female pool player today, Jeanette “The Black Widow” Lee was born July 9 in Brooklyn, NY, and now resides in Indianapolis, IN. Lee turned pro in 1993 and has since acquired many titles to add to her resume, including 2003 Tournament of Champions, 17 Women’s Professional Billiard Association...