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The WORLD CUP OF TRICK SHOTS was held October 25 at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Team Europe claimed the title over Team USA in the only international team competition in the sport of Trick Shots. The prize purse was $30,000 for the event and Gold Medals to the winning team. The two semifinals and the Championship match will be broadcast by ESPN on January 6. Captain Nick Nikolaidis led Team Europe to victory and the Gold Medal. Other Team Europe members who were awarded the Gold Medal were Luke Szywala,Gabriel Visiou, and Florian Kohler. Silver Medalists from Team USA included Captain Andy Segal, Bruce Barthelette, Jamey Gray, and Mike Dechaine. The format for World Cup consisted of two skill shots and eight artistic show shots by both teams in a match. Team members executed a challenge shot of their choice, and their opponents were required to duplicate the shot or lose a point. In the semifinals, with two members from each team, the players alternated shots in four player head-to-head matches, performing intricate trick shots meant to stymie their opponents. A sudden death tiebreaker to decide a match required an eight rail bank shot onto the face of a $100 bill. The Championship Finals match pitted all eight members of Team USA and Team Europe in the wildest shootout of the year. The players on Team Europe displayed their brilliance to emerge as the top trick shot artists in the world. The Championship match was poetry on green felt, with Team Europe defeating Team USA by a hairline score of 21-20 to take the Gold Medals. Team USA, whose members were otherwise on their game, claimed Silver Medals and second prize. In the first semifinal, Team Europe players Visiou and Kohler prevailed over Team USA members Segal and Gray. The other semifinal saw Team USA artists Barthelette and Dechaine slip past Team Europe players Nikolaidis and Szywala in a tight match. The winning team in each semifinal carried a 1 point bonus forward into the final match. The Championship match went down to the wire, with Team Europe claiming the Gold Medals by the narrow margin of one point. The standing-room-only crowd gave Team Europe a rousing ovation at the conclusion of the Championship match. The victory was particularly rewarding for Team Europe as the teams were tied 3-3 in the history of the event, and Team Europe has now won Gold Medals four times in seven years. The Gold Medals and the team checks were presented by Mohegan Sun and Diamond Billiard Tables. The presentations brought another round of cheers from the audience.

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On October 20-21st The Parlor in Bellevue, WA hosted the NWPA’s 7th and final tour stop of the 2012 Season. The tournament was ran on 10 9 foot Brunswicks and Rail2Rail Productions provided live streaming throughout the event. As always, The Parlor was a gracious host and even provided comedy club tickets to several of the entrants after the NWPA banquet hosted as a buffet style dinner at The Ultra Lounge. Some of the The Parlor’s upcoming events include The Vixen Gauntlet on Wednesday nights, Karaoke and Comedy on Thursdays, and live DJs Po’Lo and Twizzle on Friday and Saturday nights. Upcoming comedians include Filipino Kings Nov 8, Kevin Nealon Nov 9-10th Check out their webpage for more information at www.parlorlive.com We would like to give special thanks to our title sponsor MUELLER for their continued support of the NWPA, please show your support to the NWPA by supporting Mueller (www.mueller.com). We would also like to extend a warm welcome one returning player, Jeanne Christensen. She recently moved back to the Northwest from sunny southern California. Twenty-eight ladies came out to play, however only two were in contention for the 2012 Tour Champion title, Jana Montour and Kim Jones. All six of the NWPA’s prior events had been won by one or the either. Going into the last tournament of the year, Jana led the standings by 70 points. If Kim Jones were to win the event, with Jana finishing no higher than third, Kim could win the title. Alternatively, making it to the final would guarantee Jana the championship; so after play concluded on Saturday evening, either story could unfold. 2012 NWPA Tour Champion award could not be given at the awards banquet hosted on Saturday night at The Parlor’s Ultra Lounge.

2012 NWPA Awards that were given included:Player of the Year- Kim Jones

Rookie of the Year- Sandy BadgerMost Improved- Elaine Eberly

Also at the banquet, conclusion of our annual raffle took place. Prizes include three Mueller cues with cases, autographed photos from several top pros, private lessons with some of the regions’ top players, Hustlin’ USA shirts donated by Dumo, instructional book/DVD donated by The Monk, a Tiger Product package donated by Cristina De La Garza, and NWPA mugs/polo. Play started at 10 a.m. Saturday morning all of the tours’ top players were in attendance. The field was whittled down to 9 players on Sunday. On the A side, Shelby Locati played Cindy Sliva and Jana Montour played Mary Hopkin. Cindy and Jana both won their matches 7-1 and 7-5. Jana then defeated Cindy 7-5 to secure her 5th final appearance of the season and the title of 2012 NWPA Tour Champion. On the B side, Kathy Stanley and Stacy Eilts played their 9-12th match at 9:30 a.m., as it was a round behind the other matches. Kathy advanced 6-5 over Stacy, and then went on to play Kim Jones, while Jeanne Christensen played Kimberly Kirk. Kathy and Jeanne

both advanced through their morning matches 6-5 and 6-1. Jeanne then defeated Shelby 6-5, while Mary handed Kathy her second loss 6-1. Jeanne and Mary then played and that match would also be close, as Mary defeated Jeanne 6-4 to advance to the B side finals. Fresh off her hotseat loss, Cindy defeated Mary hill-hill to earn a rematch against Jana in the final.

Path to the FinalJana Montour: Alicia K (1), Alisha R (1), Jeanne (4), Mary H (5), Cindy S (5)Cindy Sliva: Jana won the lag. Straight out of the gate, tough table layouts caused both players to play lots of safeties. Cindy won the first two racks before Jana could get on the board. They battled back and forth through the next three racks, Jana tying things up at 3-3, before she turned it up a notch and closed out each of the next 6 racks, defeating Cindy 9-3, to win her 4th event of the season. Great tournament ladies! Thanks to all who came out to support the NWPA. It was a great season and we will see everyone in 2013.

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itlastmonth,buthadtosettleforsecondwhenTiffanyFinnantookthematch7-4.KimBroughtonandBonnieKoernerfinishedin3rd/4th,markingBonnie’sfirsttimetakinghomemoneyontheTour.Prizemoneywas$100forfirst,$80forsecondand$55for3rd/4th. OurMainEventfinalistsMaryRakinandEleanorCalladoarebothWPBAplayerscurrentlyrankedinthetop30.They,alongwithfellowTWCWTmembersEmilynCalladoandKimBroughton,willbecompetingintheWPBATourChampionshiponNov.7-11,inLincolnCity,Oregon.Goodluckall! Asusual,everyonehadagreattime.ThankstoTheBrokenRackforhostingtheeventandaddingacombined$750toourMainEvent,SecondChanceandendofyearprizefunds.Thankstoourtoursponsor,TigerProducts,fortheircontinuedsupport.EileenHenshawprovidedmuchappreciated(andneeded!)therapeuticchairmassage,withaportionoftheproceedsbenefitingTWCWT.AndthankstotalentedjewelersandpoolenthusiastsJodyShelton,JanieWilliamsandCarolineYimfordonatingsomeoftheirbeautifulcreationstothecause. NextmonthTWCWTwillbevisitingFamilyBilliardsinSanFranciscoonNov.17&18forourfinalstopof2012.Itwillbeour7thtournamentoftheyear,ourmostever,butitfeelslikewejuststarted.Ifyou’vemissedthefunsofar,youstillhaveachancetocheckouttheTour.Newplayersarewelcomeatanystop.One-stopmembershipisonly$10,andtheentryfeeisjust$30,whichincludesentryinthesecondchancetournamentforanyplayernotinthefinaleightofthemainevent.Formoreinformation,gotoourwebsitewww.twcwt.comorcheckusoutonfacebook.

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On October 9-14, 2012 the 14th Annual Western BCA Regional 9-Ball Championships were once again held at Chinook Winds Casino & Resort in Lincoln City, Oregon. 793 players from Washington, Oregon and Idaho traveled to the Oregon coast to compete for their share of over $69,800 in prize money. While Western BCA volunteers organized the event, Bad Boys Productions set up the 80 Diamond Pool Tables and tracked all results both on the paper brackets that lined the halls and the online brackets available at www.ctsondemand.com. The stage was set for the best competition in the Northwest with players warmed up from the Monday night fun night activities and eager for a chance to get to the finals and claim the title of Champions. As always, the Championships got under way with Mixed Scotch Doubles. 43 Master teams and 78 Open teams were on the tables Tuesday Morning eager for a chance to get to the finals and claim the title of Champion. In the Master division, Matt Horner (MID) and Mary Hopkin (NPL) were up to the task and went through to the point and a spot in the final. Luke Thomas (CC) and Shelby Locati (NPL) lost their 2nd match and had to work their way through the back side to get a spot in the final. The match started with Mary breaking but ending their run by missing the 2-Ball. Luke/Shelby started their run out but rattled and hung the 8-Ball giving Matt/Mary a 2 ball out and game 1. In game 2 Luke/Shelby were plagued by a couple of fouls early on and gave Matt/Mary the opportunity to run out and take the game (2-0). Mary dry broke in game 3. Luke missed a tough 1-Ball but Matt had to play a safety that resulted in a foul and it looked like Matt/Mary were on their way out but it was their turn to rattle a ball so Luke/Shelby got back to the table. But they stumbled and gave Matt/Mary the table and a 4 ball out (3-0). Luke broke game 4 and once again they couldn't get out (4-0). With the finish line in sight, Matt/Mary broke and ran to leave Luke/Shelby in 2nd place

($1300) as they claimed the title and $1900. With $1520 for 1st and $1070 for 2nd on the line, getting to the Open Scotch Doubles final was the goal of every one of the 78 teams entered. Ernie Bristow and Robin Adams (NPL) and Brent Langley and Marian Poole (LTD) both made it undefeated through their preliminary bracket. On the final bracket they met in the first round, where Ernie/Robin sent Brent/Marian to the back side. Three matches and some very tough teams later Brent and Marian were back where they wanted to be - in the final with another shot at Ernie and Robin. Brent and Marian didn't waste any time getting going. They took the final, part 1 by a score of 4-0 and the double dip was on. They clearly didn't want to give Ernie/Robin a chance to get warmed up. Game 1 went back and forth until finally Ernie left Robin hooked on the 8-ball. Her kick missed and Brent/Marian had an easy 2 ball out. The 2nd game was a quickie, with Brent making a 1-9 combo. Ernie/Robin came out hard in the next 2 games, taking advantage of some errors by Brent/Marian to level the match at 2-2. Game 5 looked like it would go to Ernie/Robin, but Ernie scratched while making the 9-ball, putting Brent/Marian on the hill. Brent combo’d the 8-9 in game 6 to close out the match and claim their hard-fought title of Champions. Next on the agenda was Singles with 8 divisions. The Men's B Singles, with 177 entries, was the largest division and got going at 9am Wednesday morning. By Friday morning there were 8 left. Among them were John Scudder (NPL) and Tim Guimares (NPL) who would eventually meet in the final. Tim, whose first loss was to John, worked his way to the final by beating Jose Velazquez (4th/$330) and Steve Soelberg (3rd/$440) and then faced off against the undefeated John in the final. The first go round was a back and forth battle with Tim coming out on top 6-5 and forcing a second race to 6. The two men again traded games until it was hill-hill. In the final game John broke and scratched giving Tim the table and an opportunity and it looked like he was going to put the match away but the 7-ball proved to be his undoing. He made the ball but the cue ball rolled long and he was hooked on the 8-ball. John took advantage, put the match away leaving Tim in 2nd place ($580) and walked off with the title and $775. With 103 entrants, the Men's A Singles division got underway at noon on Wednesday. Jeremy Harvey (LTD) made it to the final undefeated. Dennis Young (PCGP) took the long way to the final by losing his first match. 11 matches later, he was in the final on Friday morning, and an exciting final it was. Dennis won the break and took game 1. After Jeremy’s dry break in the second game, Dennis made a difficult 1-9 combo to take the game and an early 2-0 lead. Game 3 was one of those full of safeties, jumps, hooks, fouls and all-around trouble, but Dennis prevailed. Jeremy finally got on the board, taking game 4 (3-1). Dennis all but had the next two games but ended up presenting Jeremy with hung 9-ball (3-3). They split the next 4 games (5-5). Game 11 got off to a slow start, but Dennis was able to take control, get the game and was first on the hill (6-5). Jeremy excelled in game 12 and joined Dennis on the hill (6-6). Dennis met with misfortune in the final all-or-nothing game when he scratched on the break. Jeremy wasn't interested in giving Dennis any further time at the table and took the opportunity to make the 1-9 combo and end the match. Dennis went home with 2nd place and $720. Jeremy happily accepted the Men’s A Champion title, $1000 in prize money and FREE entry to the 2013 BCAPL National 9-Ball Championships in Las Vegas, courtesy of Cue Sports International (CSI). There were 64 Master Men in the hunt for the coveted title of Men's Master Champion and the top prize of $1170 . Matt Horner (MID) won the point by sending Bob Olson (NPL) to the back side with hopes of a rematch in the final.

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Robert Niemeyer (NPL), however, had other plans and Bob finished his quest in 3rd place ($550). Robert had a much longer road to get to the final but found himself pretty much a spectator in the final as Matt "just didn't miss" as he dominated the match 8-1 and left no question as to who was the Champ this time around. With a record 106 Entries in the Women’s Open Singles taking to the tables on Wednesday, Kathy Pridgen (CWY) and Melyssa Chasteen (CPL) had their work cut out for them to make it to the finals and they did not disappoint. Both women played very well throughout Wednesday and Thursday, remaining undefeated until they met each other in the point match. Kathy defeated many worthy opponents with scores like 5-1, 5-2, 5-0; she went hill/hill with Laurie Hardie, who finished 4th. Melyssa faced equally skilled players in her quest to the point match. When Kathy and Melyssa met the first time, it was a tight fought battle that went hill/hill. Kathy came out on top, sending Melyssa to the B-side. Almost a full day later, Melyssa played Adele Evans for a chance at Kathy again and was fiercely determined, beating Adele 5-0. Friday evening at 5pm, the two ladies met again to decide who would be crowned. Kathy was on a roll and it didn’t stop; she took the final match, only allowing Melyssa 3 games. Kathy remained undefeated, winning $800, the title Women’s Open Champion, and FREE entry to the 2013 BCAPL National 9-Ball Championships in Las Vegas, courtesy of CSI. Western BCA wishes to express their thanks to CSI and BCAPL for their continued support of Northwest players. 34 Master Women took to the tables Thursday morning. By Friday evening only two remained. Both Andrena Browne (EV) and Deby Welfringer (NPL) marched through the winner's side of the WMS's bracket undefeated until they met up with each other to play for the point. Andrena won that match and sent Deby to the back side where she played Diane Krause (EV) to see who would continue on to the finals. Diane had to settle for 3rd and $325. Deby and Andrena squared off once again with the championship on the line. Deby broke the first game and scratched and it looked like Andrena would run out but she faltered on the 9-ball, giving Deby another chance and the win. Andrena took game 2. Deby controlled her break in game 3 and ran out to take a 2-1 lead. The next 2 games were back and forth affairs with Deby coming out on top of both and extending her lead to 4-1. Andrena rallied back to get the next 2 games and get herself in the match (4-3). Game 8 was a quick one with Andrena scratching on the 2-Ball and setting up a 2-9 combo for Deby to put her on the hill (5-3). Deby took game 9 with some good safety play and a nice 7 ball run to close out the match and force a 2nd. This time Andrena broke in Game 1 and worked her way to a 6-9 combo to take the game. Game 2 was almost a replay of the first game of the match with Deby breaking and fouling but this time Andrena didn't falter and ran out for the win (2-0). Deby then took control of the match and won the next 4 games (2-4) but Andrena was far from finished and took the next 3 games to get to the hill (5-4). Deby, still fighting, took game 10 and it was a race to one. Unfortunately for Deby, who would finish in 2nd place ($500), Andrena had the break and proceeded to snap the 9-Ball in for the title and $850. The Men's Senior Singles is always a pleasure to watch. These players have been around and know the game and more than a few tricks. This final did not disappoint. Greg Cantrall (NPL) went undefeated to await a challenger in the final. Vernon Joe (WWA) got a look at Mr. Cantrall on the winner side of the bracket, but was sent to the back side. It took 3 matches, but Vernon got into the final and another go at Greg early Friday afternoon. Game 1 ended with both men having a shot at banking the 9-ball and missing. Vernon closed out the game to take the early lead (1-0). It was all Greg the next three games and the lead was his for the moment (3-1). Vernon answered with a break and run in game 5 (3-2) and then evened the match with a win in game 6 (3-3). Greg showed some nice cue ball control to take game 7 and the hill (4-3). Greg took off in game 8 until he hooked himself on the 5-ball and scratched on his jump attempt. Vernon ran out and he, too, was on the hill. In what would be the last game of the match, Vernon made a ball on the break but missed the 1-ball. Greg had to play a safety, leaving Vernon a 1-5 combo. He made that but, again, could not pocket the 1-ball. Greg finally made it but hooked himself on the 3-ball and fouled kicking at it. Vernon had the game in hand until he got out of line on the 9-ball and scratched, forcing him to settle for 2nd place and $290. The 9-ball and the match would go to Greg along with a check for $430. The Grand Masters had their own singles brackets this time - 9 in each. There were some great matches

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played between our best players and the finals in each were among the best. In the Women’s bracket, Cindy Doty (NPL) played Cindy Sliva (NPL) for the point. Cindy S. went to the final; Cindy D. went to the back side to face Kim Jones (LTD) for the other spot in the final. Kim prevailed and Cindy D. ended her singles in 3rd place ($175). Kim broke dry in game 1, Cindy Sliva had to play a couple of safeties before Kim fouled and she was able to set up a 2-9 combo to take the game (1-0). Cindy dry broke in game 2 and Kim got to work but fouled on the 3-ball, giving the table and game to Cindy (2-0). Kim took control of game 3, including a pair of killer safeties, and closed out the game (2-1). Another dry break gave the table to Kim, who ran out and evened the match (2-2). But that was it for Kim, as Cindy marched through the next 4 games to get on the hill with a big lead in the match (6-2). Game 8 started well for Kim, who pocketed 2 balls on the break and ran 3 more before she missed the 5-ball. Cindy took over and the game and match was all but over until her shot on the 9-ball, where nerves kicked in and she missed. But Kim missed, too, and Cindy made sure she finished it for the Championship trophy and $1000. Kim graciously accepted 2nd place and a $420 prize. And last but by no means least, the Grand Master men got their chance at the tables. Many of the matches on the way to the final were superb but I think it is safe to say that the final between Stan Tourangeau (LTD) and Dan Louie (LTD) was one of the best matches ever played in Western BCA regional history. Dan won the lag but fouled on the break. Stan ran out (1-0). Stan broke in game 2 and had to kick at the 1-Ball. Dan made the 1-Ball but had to play a safety on the 2 resulting in Stan fouling. Dan ran out (1-1). Game 3 was a quick one, Dan broke and ran 3 balls before fouling giving Stan a 3-9 combo and game over (2-1). The next two games were break and runs (3-2). Stan made 2 balls on the break in game 6 but had to play safe on the 1-Ball. Dan kicked and missed. Stan ran out (4-2). Dan broke game 7, pocketing the 4-Ball but had to safety the 1-Ball and it wasn't, safe that is. Stan ran 3 balls and had a goofy shot on the 6-Ball that missed. Dan started with banking the 6-Ball to get shape on the 7 and ran out (4-3). Stan broke and had to roll out but Dan gave it back and he was only able to make a good hit on the 1-Ball. Dan ran out (4-4). Dan made 2 balls on the break in game 9 and ran to the 6 and had to play safe. Stan tried to play safe back but left Dan a shot. Dan ran out (5-4). Stan dry broke game 10. Dan pocketed the 2 -Ball on a jump but got out of line on the 3 and missed. Stan ran out (5-5). The next three games were all Dan Louie: break and run, run out after Stan's dry break and another break and run (8-5). Stan broke game 14 making 2 balls but no shape. Safeties were traded, Dan's was a little better. Stan could only make a good hit. Dan ran out (9-4). The double dip was on. Dan started where he left off by taking the first 3 games of the final part II (3-0). Stan got game 4, taking advantage of a rare error by Dan (3-1). Dan answered with a break and run in game 5 (4-1). The next 3 games can be summed up in 3 words: Dan ran out (7-1). Stan kicked it up a gear and ran out in game 9 after playing a couple of safeties until Dan fouled (7-2). Stan broke and ran the next game (7-3) and was crawling back into the match. Dan broke in game 11 but had to play a safe on the 2-Ball. Stan was only able to make a good hit and Dan ran out and was on the hill (8-3). Do or die time for Stan. The next 2 games weren't particularly pretty but Stan got them both (8-5). Game 14 started with Stan breaking and rolling out. Dan played a safety. Stan kicked and missed but left Dan tough. Dan then kicked the 3-Ball into the corner pocket. 3 balls later, Dan missed a bank on the 5-Ball. Stan fouled on the 5-Ball and Dan, left with a messy table, found a way to run out. Match over (9-5). Stan took home $515. Dan, who was just too much for Stan today, accepted the 1st place trophy and a check for $1200. GREAT MATCH! Friday evening can only mean one thing, Teams. There were three divisions this time, including the new Men's B/Mixed Teams. There were 51 teams in this division going all out for a 1st place prize of $1380. LTD's The Islanders (Ernie Johnson, Dexter Lewis and Ryan Skaggs) reached the finals undefeated. NPL's Malarkeys (Jose Aquino, Seth Cumby and Brad Laskowski) played The Islanders

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The Interview: Viper: Where were you born?Sylver: I was born in McAllen, TX – about 70 miles west of the Gulf of Mexico. Viper: Where and when did you first start playing pool?Sylver: When I was about 11 or 12 years old, I had already become a good league bowler and competed weekly at the Flamingo Bowling Alley and it wasn’t until I tore my meniscus in my knee that ended my young bowling career so that is when I started playing pool. My mom would drop me off at the bowling alley and instead of bowling I played pool on their 7-foot Valley bar table. I would put up my 50-cents to pIay and all of the kids would try and beat me, but they couldn’t. Later we started gambling for 25 cent per game and by the end of the night I would walk out with $5-$6 bucks. Onetime, one of the high school kids asked me to play for $5 per game and by the end of the night I had won over $50. Ironically, I wanted to take this particular girl out to the movies and dinner so I thought to myself what an opportunity to win some money. Viper: Well did you ask her out on that date after you won? Sylver: Yes, and she said we would be better off as friends, so instead I took my siblings out and paid for a nice dinner. VIPER: What is your biggest accomplishment in the sport of billiards?Sylver: When I was 20-years-old I played in the 2005 US Open 9-Ball Championships in Chesapeake, VA and finished 9th – 12th in the event and in the process I had beaten Fabio Petroni, Ralf Souquet, and legendary player Keith McCready. In 2007, I won the Texas open at the age of 22. Then, in 2010 at the Derby City Classic in Louisville, KY I finished 2nd in the 1-pocket event and lost my final match to the great Scott Frost hill-hill. The following week, I played in the T-Town 1-Pocket classic in Tulsa,

Oklahoma and won the championships by beating Rafael Martinez in the finals. Scott Frost finished 3rd in that event. Once in a while I will reflect

on that tournament by watching its TV coverage on www.youtube.com VIPER: Did you ever play in a pool league?Sylver: No. When I was 15-years old their was a Fast Eddies that let me play underage and multiple people invited me to play on there team but they had my handicap rank so high that the interest was not there for me, plus I have always been an independent player. VIPER: Where do you draw your inspiration?Sylver: I grew up in McAllen, TX and have played everyone a 1,000 times and in more recently years I moved to Houston, TX. My inspiration comes from my family especially my mom and grandmother. When I go home to McAllen to visit, the people in town always congratulate me for my winnings - like I am some sort of celebrity and it makes my mom and grandmother proud of me. VIPER: Are you good at any other sports?

Sylver: Oh yeah!! Growing up I played basketball, ran cross-country, played poker, I guess I am just really coordinated. You just need to show me once because I am a fast learner. VIPER: Describe yourself in three words?Sylver: Tenacious, confident, and outgoing. VIPER: If you had to live your life over again, what would one thing you change about your self or your career?Sylver: I wouldn’t change a thing because of all of the good and bad experiences combined have made who I am today. VIPER: Who influenced you the most in pool?Sylver: When I was 15-years-old I played in a $350 entry fee tournament in South Padre Island and just made it into the money round. That is the first time I saw Cory Deuel in person – he had just won the US Open and it seamed like he was winning everything that year! Just recently, I told him about me looking up to him as a kid and he giggled at me.

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TIME TO GO FIRST CLASS During the week of the US Open we are reminded about the general lack of growth from our players. There is no class in claiming to be victimized by bad rolls. When you cry about your opponents good rolls you don’t understand the nature of competition. You don’t belong in a game like pocket billiards. Unfortunately, the majority cry when they get bad luck. It is almost comical to see an opponent in the chair throw up his arms, shake his head and roll his eyes when a player makes a lucky shot. This does not represent the sport at all. It is time our players grow up. Great things happen during the match when you play twenty three games. You take that away when you claim to be victimized by a bad roll. You will show more class and dignity if you say, “I played a good match today and my opponent played just a little better than me.” We all know that a missed shot is almost always missed position. So you should expect the cue ball to be in a bad place when your opponent misses a shot. Don’t cry about being hooked. Would you rather come to the table for a kick shot or come to the table with the rack in your hand? Now is the time for our players to man up. I coached a female player who made the finals in a big tournament. Tied hill hill her opponent missed the eight ball, it went three rails and knocked the nine ball. My student jumped up with a big smile on her face and said, “wow, how happy are you?” She ran over and hugged the girl. When an opponent gets a good break it is nothing personal. This girl is a champion. Unfortunately for pool, she became a doctor. It takes a mature player to be happy about the good fortune of an opponent. I worked with a student in Denver and she went two and out in a tournament. After the match she was graceful and charming. She smiled, congratulated her opponent. She even talked about the good shots. I was proud of her. Then it was time for us to drive across the mountains to Aspen. This was the first time I saw her compete and I was impressed by her grace and good sportsmanship. But when we started up the mountain she began to cry and go into a tantrum. She wailed and moaned her loss. With tears in her eyes we swerved all over the road. I got a good look at the river 1000 feet below the highway a few times. Then she said, “I can’t beat anybody. The only person I can beat is you”. Between the 1000 foot visual and the lane changing I was not in a good mood so I said, “Not so my friend. When we get to Frisco over the hill, pull in and we will find out who you cannot beat”. There is a little

pool hall in that town so, with cue in hand, we went in. She told me the match was for dinner and she would be ordering desert. She played very well. Was extremely competitive, made great shots, kicked in a ball off my safety and was able to order desert and an appetizer on my dime. Play this game with class. If you are a world class player you deserve respect and admiration. Stand up and take your loses with a gentleman’s spirit. Leave a lasting impression on your audience with your first class approach to this time honored game. Some players show their classless ways by bragging. It gets a bit much when a high school dropout talks about how he annihilated, crushed, ruined, destroyed his opponent. Those verbs do not belong in this sport, a game that originated in gentlemen’s clubs. Cry babies and braggers will not build a fan base therefore they do nothing for the sport. I played a match many years ago in PA. The matched was alternate break 8 ball championship. I ran my four racks and he ran his four racks. It was hill hill and when I broke, the cue ball went off the table. My opponent took ball and hand and set up for a shot down table. I wanted to let him shoot and call foul but I could not do that. I reminded him that he needed to start in the kitchen. He ran the table and I lost. Fifteen years later a guy told me about that game and what a fine sport I was. You make a lasting impression when you can play this game as a gentleman. No one would have remembered that game if I won. Twenty years ago Mike Massey called a foul on himself. I never forgot that. Go to the finals in first class. Winning, real winning is for the man with class and dignity. Darren Appleton, upon losing remarked that he played very well but his opponent played just a little better. He went on to say he wished him good luck the rest of the way. Mr Appleton did not cry about bad rolls, or lucky breaks. When we have gentlemen playing this game we will build a large fan base and this sport will thrive. For the past twenty years we have been held back by classless players who do nothing but bully their way to wins and drive good players away. They are miserable people to play and miserable people to be around. Time to man up boys. See if you can go through an entire tournament without making excuses.

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Results from the $200.00 added handicap NWB Tournament on Oct.28,2012. As follows: Name speed amount1. Todd Lofing 75 $205.002. Derek Kim 113 $105.003. Jesus Fernandez 67 $50.004. Sean Lane 123 $50.005. Beau Runningen 176 $20.006. Allen Heinen 65 $20.007. Nelson Castillon 65 $20.008. Al Garcia 88 $20.00

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“This is the toughest tournament in the world,” said an elated Darren Appleton moments after capturing the 2012 International Challenge of Champions title. The pressure packed $25,000 winner-take-all event was held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, October 23. Appleton, from England, defeated Shane Van Boening of the USA by a thumping score of 5-1 and 5-1 in the final match, and was crowned “Champion of Champions” for an incredible second year in a row. The two semifinals and the Championship match were taped by ESPN for telecast beginning December 9. “You have to be on your game the entire tournament,” said Appleton.

“There’s no margin for error when every player is a champion. One shot missed and you can lose $25,000! The pressure is just incredible.” Indeed, of the four international champions in the event, Appleton had to fight to defend his title as the reigning “Champion of Champions.” The Semifinal and Final

matches require the winner to win two sets, race to 5 games each set. In the event of a tie, the pressure becomes intense with a one game sudden death shootout. Appleton’s final match against Van Boening, featured flawless run outs and exquisite safety play on Appleton’s part. Van Boening was unable to get out on his break four times in the two sets, which left him trailing far behind in a lopsided contest. Known for his pinpoint accuracy, Appleton handily won the Championship match in unstoppable form with scores of 5-1 and 5-1. The crowd gave Appleton a standing ovation when he won the final match. He raised his arms in victory and then accepted the highest single purse in international winner-take-all tournaments. The trophy and the check were presented by Mohegan Sun and Diamond Billiard Tables. The presentation brought another round of cheers from the audience.The 2012 event was the 22nd annual International Challenge of Champions and the sixteenth to be held at Mohegan Sun. Tom Cantone, Vice President Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Sun, was delighted with the support displayed by the turnout of pool fans. “The crowds were even more than we anticipated, and the players were amazing,” he said. “We are extremely pleased.” In addition to the fine tournament site at Mohegan Sun, the event was sponsored by Diamond Billiard Tables, Aramith Tournament Billiard Balls, Simonis Cloth, Mueller Recreational Products, Executive Billiards Delta-13 Rack, OB Cues, BCA Pool League and Silver Cup Chalk. The WPA sanctioned event was produced by Billiards International.

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“I feel like I just won an Olympic Gold Medal,” said an elated Ga Young Kim moments after capturing the 2012 Mohegan Sun International Tournament of Champions title for an astounding third year in a row and was crowned the Women’s “Champion of Champions.” The two semifinals and the Championship match were taped for broadcast by ESPN beginning December 23. “We may look cool out there, but the pressure is overwhelming,” said Kim “You have to play your heart out when every player is champions. One or two errors and you lose $20,000! Your emotions are just wild during the entire tournament.” Nonetheless, of the four international champions in the event, Kim proved to be an irresistible force on her way to the title. She defeated Austria’s Jasmin Ouschan, the Masters 9-Ball Champion, in the semifinal round 4-1 and 4-2. The semi and final matches required a player to win two sets, race to four games each set. In the event of a tie, the pressure becomes brutal with a one game sudden death tiebreaker. The other semifinal also brought cheers from the crowd. Allison Fisher and Karen Corr, both BCA Hall of Fame members, battled back and forth in a match that ultimately went into sudden death. Corr took the first set by a score of 4-2 and Fisher rallied back to capture the second set 4-3. In sudden death, Fisher was on her way to victory when she failed to pocket the five ball and Corr then quickly cleaned the table for the win. Kim’s final match against Corr was neck-and-neck, featuring precise run outs and fierce safety play. Kim looked unbeatable as she easily claimed the first set by 4-2. But Corr then rocketed back in the second set with a drubbing score of 4-0. Known for her uncanny shotmaking, Kim won the lag for the one game sudden death, and following an exchange of safeties, she ran the table.

The crowd gave Kim a standing ovation when he won the final match. She raised her cue in victory and then accepted the highest single purse in Women’s international winner-take-all tournaments. The trophy and the check were presented by Mohegan Sun and Diamond Billiard Tables. The 2012 event was the 15th annual International Tournament of Champions. Tom Cantone, Vice President Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Sun, was delighted with the brilliant play and packed house of pool fans. “The crowds appreciate watching champions go head-to-head,” he said, “and the players were a credit to the sport.” In addition to the fine tournament site at Mohegan Sun, the event was sponsored by Diamond Billiard Tables, Aramith Tournament Billiard Balls, Simonis Cloth, Mueller Recreational Products, Executive Billiards Delta-13 Rack, OB Cues, BCA Pool Leaque and Silver Cup Chalk. The WPBA sanctioned event was produced by Billiards International.

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DiabloValleyPoolleaguesexperimentedwithanewformatthispastseason,andlaunchedtheirfirstSingle9Ballhandicapleague. DVPLreceivedmanyrequesttorunasinglesleaguesothatindividualscanshowcasetheirtalent.Welltheirwishesweregranted. TheleaguestartedinJanuary15andmeteveryotherSundayatCueandBrewpoolhall,locatedinMartinez,Ca.TheleaguefollowedthestandardBCA9Ballrules,includedthe3foulrule,alternatingbreaksandpushouts. Eighteenplayersjoinedinfor20weeks.Duetothediversityoflevelsofplayandthefactthatmenandwomenwereallowedtocompeteagainsteachother,specialattentionwaspaidtothewaythehandicapswereestablished.Mostoftheparticipantsarecurrentplayersfromthewomen’sleague,scotchand/ortheOpen-mixleagues. Attheendtheaveragesfromtheopen-mixleagueweretheonesutilizedandassignplayerstoA,B&Ccategories.

A-racedto7(playerswith9.00andupaverage)B-racedto5(playerswith7.50to8.99average)C-racedto4(playerswith7.49andbelowaverage)

Thehandicapallowedplayerswhowerenotasskilledorasexperiencedasotherstofeelastheyhadachancetocompeteagainstthosewhowereveteransofthebigtablegame. TheleaguesuccessfullycametoanendinOctober14.AsmostDVPLleaguescompetitionwasfierce.RonYuclaimedthetitleafterwinning14outof17matchesandwinningatotalof79games.JohnZapatawasrightbehindRonalsowinning14outof17matches,withthedecidingfactorofmostgameswon.Ronwonatotalof79gameswhereasJohnwon78.Thiswasaracewhereoneballdefinitelymadeadifference. CongratulationstothewinnersandtoalltheparticipantsofthisfirstyearofSingle9Ball. DVPLhasatraditionofreservingmoneyfortheendofthesessiontournament.Forthistournamenttheamountwas$200.11playersjoinedinandalsocontributed$10foratotalpotof$300. GaryMelansonandConyMendozatookadvantageofhandicapandwontheirmatchestoendupfacingeachotherforthetourneypot.Cony$150,Gary$90,Leslie$30,Ronaldo$30

4th VJ Modelo $265 Most Break and runs $1005th Jeff Huston $2206th Leslie Bernardi $2107th Rolando Arellano $20514th Tammy Moreda $1408th Joe Balading $19015th Kristin Eisen $1309th Shawn Modelo $185

16th BJ Johnson $12010th Sally Harvey $17517th Gary Melanson $11011th Eugene Manalang $16518th Teresa Teague $10512th Cony Mendoza $15513th Bob Connolly $150

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1ST $480 Ron Yu 3RD $315 Joe Hanink

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Article and photos by Suzanne Smith

On September 22-23rd, Stixx & Stones hosted the NWPA’s 6th Tour Stop of 2012. Located in Bremerton, WA, Stixx & Stones has eleven 9-foot Brunswick Gold Crowns and three 8-foot Valley tables. Newly renovated, the room now offers a menu of food and liquor to go along with the action-filled atmosphere. Tournaments offered include Friday night 8-ball on the small tables and Sunday night 9-ball on the big tables. We would like to thank Stixx & Stones for their support of the NWPA. This is the second tournament that they have hosted since 2010, and we are hoping to play more stops there in the future. Stixx & Stones, in addition to adding $500 to the main event, also contributed an additional $500 for a paid entry to the WPBA Masters at Soaring Eagle Casino in Michigan, February 2013. We would also like to thank our title sponsor Mueller for their support. Please continue to show your support of the NWPA by going to Mueller’s website at www.mueller.com. Mention the NWPA during your order and receive a discount on all Mueller merchandise. Raffle tickets are still available for the Year End Event that will be hosted at The Parlor in Bellevue, WA on October 20-21, two for $5/five for $10, need not be present to win. A multitude of items are included with this raffle, so if you haven’t got your tickets yet make sure to contact your favorite NWPA lady to get some today. Rail2Rail Productions provided a free Live Stream for the entire event. Billiards 911 Trivia Challenge winner, Amber Witgen, won a jump cue donated by Billiards 911 (www.billiards911.com). Rail2Rail’s next

live streaming will be the Western BCA Regional 9 Ball Championships from Lincoln City, OR October 9-14th, and will include Scotch Doubles, Singles, and Team Events broadcasted all day, every day throughout the week. Twenty-three ladies came out for the main event that was played on eight of the 9 foot Brunswicks. After

a long day of fierce competition on Saturday, 6 ladies returned on Sunday. On the A side: Shelby Locati and Kim Jones squared off for the A side final. Kim defeated Shelby 7-3 to take the hot seat. On the B side: Jana Montour vs. Cindy Sliva and Kimberly Kirk vs. Deby Welfringer. Jana and Kimberly defeated their opponents 7-3 and 7-5 respectively, leaving Cindy and Deby

with a 5/6th place finish. Jana then defeated Kimberly 7-5 to advance to B side final. Shelby was too hot to handle and defeated Jana 7-1 to earn a spot in the first NWPA final of her career. THE FINAL: Kim Jones vs. Shelby Locati, Race to 9, Alternating Break Kim’s path to the final: Tamre R (2), Sandy B (1), Mary H (0), Kimberly K (5), Shelby L (3) Shelby’s path to the final: Bye, Trinh Lu (2), Deby W (4), Cindy S (5), loss to Kim J (3), Jana M (1) Kim won the lag. Straight from the start both players were shooting well. Shelby started out strong and took a 2-0 lead, but Kim rallied back to tie the set at 2. The ladies exchanged racks to 4 games apiece, and from there a couple of untimely misses by Shelby and strong run out play by Kim resulted in a definite shift in momentum. Kim completed her bid for victory, winning the last 5 racks with runouts from the 4, 7, 8, 7, and 6. Congratulations ladies for an amazing performance. Our next stop will be the Year End Event at The Parlor in Bellevue, WA on October 20-21st. Our annual banquet and raffle will be held that Saturday night, so come on out to play or support your favorite lady. Prizes include 3 cues donated by our title sponsor Mueller, several autographed photos from the pros, lessons with some of our region’s top players, Hustlin apparel, and who could forget the Passion Party basket that all the ladies covet… See you soon! Seven ladies returned on Sunday for the $100 added Second Chance tournament. After the round robin was completed (4 game sets), there was a tie for first at 16 games with Shari Ross and Suzanne Smith. Since they tied during their match, a best out of 3 playoff was necessary to determine the winner. Suzanne defeated Shari 2-1 to win top prize. There was also a tie for 3/4th place between Alisha and Tamre Rogers (13 games). Alisha took 3rd place prize since she defeated Tamre 3-1 during their set.

SECOND CHANCE RESULTSPosition Player Payout1st Suzanne Smith 702nd Shari Ross 503rd Alisha Rogers 304th Tamre Rogers 20

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MAIN EVENT RESULTSPosition Player Payout1st Kim Jones + WPBA Spot $4002nd Shelby Locati $2753rd Jana Montour $1854th Kimberly Kirk $1355/6th Deby Welfringer/Cindy Sliva $1007/8th Liz Cole/Mary Hopkin $75


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LENAME:Aryanna Nicole DavisDATE: Oct. 23, 2012HOMETOWN: Aurora, CO BIRTHDATE: 4/17/01NICKNAME: HemiSCHOOLYOUCURRENTLYATTEND: Vista Peak Exploratory GRADE: 6thFAVORITESUBJECTINSCHOOL: MathATWHATAGEDIDYOUSTARTPLAYINGPOOL? 9TITLES/HIGHFINISHES: 17th Place in 2012 BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships, 2nd in BEF 11&Under Juniors Fundraiser TournamentWHATKINDOFCUE(S)DOYOUUSE? 5280LEFTORRIGHTHANDED: rightFAVORITEBAND/MUSIC: Carrie Underwood/country HOBBIES: art, playing pool, spending time with family and friends, volleyball, loves office suppliesMEMORABLEPOOLMOMENT: Winning 2nd place at the BEF tourney at Felt and winning the raffle for the new cueFAVORITEFOOD: Spaghetti REAL-WORLDHERO: Mom and DadFONDESTCHILDHOODMEMORY: Trip to Wisconsin for the Junior National 9-Ball ChampionshipsGOALS(PERSONALAND/ORCAREER): To be the best pool player ever, go to college and get good grades

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THE BROKEN RACK Riley Pitchford, a player that loves the history, the mechanics and the strategy of billiards, has been after The Broken Rack for years to organize a straight pool tournament like one held long ago at the original Chalkers’ Emeryville. This year he finally wore us down and we’re glad he did. The format was a single round robin with players ranked at the end by matches won and a separate prize for high run. The race was to 150 and no handicap was involved. Players entered on Sunday, July 15, played at least one match that day and had until October 1 to complete the rest of their matches, on a schedule of mutually agreed appointments with other players. The entry fee was $25 and after the first day, players paid a $5 greens fee for each match. The Rack added $200 and one of our regulars, who didn’t enter, generously added another $100 simply because he enjoyed watching the matches. Eighteen players entered. Over the course of the tournament 4 players withdrew for various reasons. The matches they played before having to withdraw were eliminated from the results, meaning that the final number of matches played for the record by each of the players completing the tournament was 13. The field was varied, ranging from players who knew the game well, like The Break’s own columnist Bob Jewett, to those playing straight pool for the first time. As the end of September drew near, four players had just one loss each: Tom Butler, who had lost to Mike Suhr (125-150), Bob Jewett, who had lost to Tom Butler (132-150), Melvin Mackay, who had lost to Bob Jewett (112-150), and Mike Suhr, who had lost to Bob Jewett (59-150). Then Daoud Salman, a young up and coming player, threw a monkey wrench into all the speculation by upsetting Bob Jewett (150-138). “It was the match of my life,” said Daoud afterwards, “I only wish I had a recording of it.” (Sorry Daoud, you’ll have to settle for having it in black and white in The Break.) Tom and Melvin and Melvin and Mike had been circling around each other putting off their face offs to the end of the tournament and Mike had not played Daoud Salman yet either. Melvin Mackay lost his matches to Tom Butler and Mike Suhr (97-150 and 71-150). In one of the last and tightest matches played, Mike defeated Daoud (150-141) leaving Tom and Mike the only two players with 12 wins and a single loss. The players, gentlemen both, agreed to call it a tie and split first and second prize money ($250 each). Bob Jewett, who ended with 11 wins and 2 losses, won $100 for third place and Daoud Salman, with 10 wins and 3 losses, got $50 for 4th place. In the race for high run Tom Butler set the bar in his very first match with a run of 41. Bob Jewett topped that twice—first with 42, then with a run of 50. But it was Melvin Mackay that topped everyone with a run of 55, getting the $100 prize and some consolation for being tied with the leaders in matches won for most of the tournament. We had tons of positive comments about our straight pool tournament, both from the players and from others who enjoyed watching

the matches. “I really enjoyed myself,” said one league player, “and my [8-ball] game improved too.” We definitely plan to hold another straight pool tournament early in the new year, perhaps with a slightly different format. Watch for news on our website, www.thebrokenrack.com, or like us on facebook to keep alerted to upcoming tournament news.

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GREEN DIVISION ORANGE DIVISION PRIZE MONEYStr8 Shooters Big Win Travelers $1,140Those Guys New Kids $ 840Get Ugly Balls Out $ 720Lite Weights B.R.A.T.S $630Prime Time Snipers 3 $ 570

Top shooters in each division are also awarded prizes: $100 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third. Winners were determined first by average points per game to the nearest tenth of a percent, second by most games played and third by most games won. Top shooters were:

ORANGE DIVISIONPlayer Average Games Played Games Won1 Will Nowicki 10.1 42 342 Brian Um 10.0 51 413 Rich Yoder 9.5 39 27

GREEN DIVISIONPlayer Average Games Played Games Won1 Jason Jew 9.6 54 412 Brian Pacquing 9.3 54 383 Riley Pitchford 9.3 48 34

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Promoters: Shannon & Barry Behrman

STATEMENTABOUTU.S.OPENPRIZEFUNDBy Barry Behrman - 2012-10-31

It is with regret that I have to announce that due to a lack of seating (that I admit I did not properly envision) that I am having to delay the prize payments to my top 6 finishers at the U.S. Open. Shannon and I had many extra expenses this year such as building the wooden risers for the seats, and that along with the large storm that forced many to leave the event early and many more not to come at all for the final three days caused a major problem with our receivables. We were unable to provide proper seating for many fans and this caused us to come up between $20-30,000 short of our projections in the $10 all day and $10 all night ticket category alone. This was a major source of the shortfall. Another source is my insistence on adding the full $60,000 that I promised to add prior to having the difficulties explained above. We expect all debts to be covered within the next two weeks. We still have sufficient revenues coming in from the event and will pay the money out as quickly as it comes in. Finally, we hear you and agree with you. Next year we will be in one big room for the whole tournament again. It just works better for everyone and we have learned from our mistakes.-from: AZBilliards.com

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Article and photos by Bob Jewett The U.S. Open Nine Ball Championship is one of the must-see pool events. The first one was in 1976 and it has been held in the fall each year since. This year’s event was the 37th edition. It was seven days of great matches.Festivities started on Friday night before the tournament with an exhibition match of 10 ball between Efren Reyes and Darren Appleton. The question was whether Efren could still play with champions. In the first part of the match there was some doubt as Reyes made several mistakes and Appleton took full advantage going out to an 8-3 lead. But Efren found his footing and charged during the middle of the match to close within two games at 9-7. The rest of the match went Appleton’s way with a final result of 15-11. The tournament began with the players’ meeting on Saturday evening, held in the newly-constructed Accu-Stats TV arena. A major point was the requirement for the break shot. At least 3 balls had to be either pocketed or driven above the side pockets. This was intended to avoid soft breaks. Also, the break had to be done “from the box” which means that the cue ball must be within about a foot from the head spot – no breaking from the side rail. Play started on Sunday on 16 Diamond tables with Simonis 860 cloth and Aramith Pro balls. It was rack-your-own with Delta-13 racks. The races to 11 were scheduled to start every two hours and few matches went over. To keep on schedule, any match that had scored a total of fewer than 10 games at the one-hour point were put on the 30-second shot clock. A team from AZ Billiards provided live scoring. Jerry Forsyth and Mike Howerton circulated among the four tournament rooms entering the scores into notebook computers to update the on-line scores. Vendors offered all your pool-related needs from tables to shirts to cues to instructional books and DVDs. One of the best matches was a Thursday rematch of Reyes-Appleton but this time at nine ball on the TV table. The first rack started slow until Efren made a mistake on the 4 ball and Darren ran out. Efren came back and when ahead by 4-2 he played a delicate position shot with the 7 and 9 near the spot. The cue ball looked like to was going to freeze to the 9 and leave no shot but just as it was coming to a stop it hit the edge of the spot and took a left turn to leave a shot on the 7. Efren likes to say, “I got lucky” and that time he did as he made a tough cut on the 7 and got out. Darren came back to even the match at 6-6 and again at 9-9. Efren took the next but Darren again evened the score at 10-10 – everyone on the hill. The final rack started slowly with Appleton missing the 1 ball on a complicated position shot. Efren hooked himself on the 2 and had to play safe and nearly scratched. Appleton safed and Efren had the first shot on the 2 but ran into a ball and safed himself again on the 4 and had to play a safe leaving the ball visible but not makeable. Darren played to leave the cue ball and 4 on opposite sides of the 9 and did that but not quite as he wanted and left both balls close to the 9 and near

the foot spot. Efren kicked off the side cushion to hit the four and take the cue ball up-table for the safe, and he did that perfectly. To almost everyone’s amazement, the four ball went three cushions by the foot rail and came back to hit the nine, which went slowly, slowly towards the side pocket and just barely made it over the brink! Efren wins hill-hill. In the meantime Shane Van Boening continued his march to the finals. Over the past few years he has been by far the best U.S. player and arguable the best player in the world. In the finals on the winner’s side of the double-elimination bracket, he dominated Alex Pagulayan 11-5. Alex is a very talented and exciting player to watch and among other titles is the present snooker champion of Canada. A major factor in the match was the strength of Shane’s break shot. In recent years the break at nine ball has become controversial if not problematic. With a tight rack and a break from the side rail, the wing ball (next to the nine on the side of the break) has become nearly automatic with a fairly soft stroke. The added rules – breaking from the box and the requirement of three balls required to go up-table – are intended to remove that automatic ball. Shane seems to have solved the break for the new conditions. In the match against Alex, breaking from the box and breaking hard, he made the wing ball every time. Couple that with the fact that he rarely misses and he is very hard to beat. No other player had the break under control to the same extent as Van Boening, although Warren Kiamco had fairly good results but with a much softer “cut break”. In that shot, the cue ball strikes the one ball in the same place as for a side-rail break. The softer speed runs the risk of violating the 3-ball rule, but Kiamco was getting a good spread with softish speed. The finals of the one-loss side was between Alex Pagulayan and Dennis Orcollo. The match was tied at 6 all, but Alex scratched in game 13 and Dennis took control with 3 break-and-runs for an 11-7 win. The finals between Orcollo and Van Boening were a single match to 13 with a small wrinkle – “win by 2 with a max of 15” was in effect. The wrinkle turned out to be irrelevant. The match started out with some back-and-forth play and was tied at 2-2. At that point Shane hit a gear few can match and won 7 straight to go to 9-2. On the next break, Shane scratched and Dennis made a nice run-out, but broke dry. Shane hooked himself and got a hit, but Dennis ran out followed by three break-and-runs, to take the score to 9-7 in favor of Van Boening. In rack 17, Orcollo made two on the break and ended up with a jump shot that he missed. That was pretty much the end of the match as Shane ran to 12-7 then gave up one shot in the final rack that Dennis could not turn into a win. Once again Shane’s amazing break was a large factor. He broke 13 times and made the wing ball 13 times. He also scratched one time and made additional balls on at least 7 breaks. He was clearly the dominant player in this year’s Open.If you can attend next year’s Open I hope to see you there. It will be a week of the greatest players playing great pool.

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The Town Fair continued ….we were late or Lucky was late getting to the fair. We got in the car raced on down to the town. We talked a lot that night about players Lucky had played and who was the best in his opinion. “I know you told me that Jimmy Caras was the best pool player you ever played, who are others who you thought were really good” Lucky said “ I have played most all of them except Harold Worst”. He was good! I saw Harold Worst play at Johnston City. He was a Billiard player trying to convert to pocket billiard player. I wanted to play him in his prime. He was beating every living human at that time. Rumor had it at the time he was dying of cancer with only months to live. He won the all around at Johnston City when just learning to play pocket billiards. A lot of top players of the era like Luther Lassiter wouldn’t play him he was that good. In fact that tournament was called the World Hustler’s Tournament. The people in Johnston City would bet on themselves, that was the big thing. There was so much knowledge -- the gambling, the making of games, I was there because I could make a few bucks . I didn’t play the tournament and did make a few bucks off of a couple of backers, and Richard Cook who brought a bunch of cues to sell. I stayed low key. They played in some tournament and Wimpy beat Worst. He got real lucky to beat him. So after the match was over Worst says, ‘I’ll see you in the back room, Mr. Lassiter for $200 a game, nine-ball.’ Anyway, everybody flocked to the back room because they wanted to see that game -- Worst against Wimpy, $200– Worst heard Wippy wouldn’t show up so no match happened. He

might have been the best player I played ever even over Caras if I had a chance to play him. if he had lived longer. You may never have heard of these players Don Watson At one time he was considered by many as the best 9 ball player. Many people said Watching him play position was a clinic, smoothly artistic.. Larry Johnson (Boston Shorty) another great player who beat most of the players he played too. People were waiting to play Lucky at a chance play him. Lucky went over to the mayor of the town they had a private conversation, then he came back said all set ready to go…not sure what he really meant. Over on the side were the two hustlers who wanted to bet high, but they had to wait. Lucky continued to play people at 5 to 1 odd. Yesterday people would bet up to $50. Today it was supposed to be a no ceiling on a bet. He was entertaining the crowd with each game played. Each game played was a performance not so much on the pool table. He grabbed a harmonica out of his shirt pocket and played ol’ Susanna. Next game he danced an Irish jig. He was juggling pool balls. Sang and told jokes. He even did a magic trick where he pulled a dove from his baseball cap. He was truly a Vaudeville type act amusing the assembly. He won some games and lost some games. Still the town was making money. He would look at the Mayor once in a while. The eye contact seemed like he was checking in to see if the town was making money or not. The fair was winding down on this the last day. Many had handfuls of stuff from the booths. It was a bunch of fun. A few Fair goers got

their chance to win some money playing Lucky. Some were leaving for home. Lucky started to look at the two guys, here to take all the towns money by playing those huge odds. I felt Lucky had these two eating out of the palm of his hand. They waited for a long time… They walked up…. Howdy you guys still want to play. What your names? ‘I am Vincent Lauria my friend is Grady Seasons”. Lucky said I think I heard of you guys before. are you guys some type of famous pool players or are you just shufflers? .. “what your name old man “? Lucky said “Scarecrow”, then started signing, while walking to his pool cue. “I could while away the hours, Conferrin’ with the flowers, Consultin’ with the rain. And my head I’d be scratchin’ While my thoughts were busy hatchin’ If I only had a brain. I’d unravel every riddle For any individ’le In trouble or in pain. With the thoughts you’ll be thinkin’ You could be another Lincoln. If you only had a brain.” Where did that come from? I thought…. Sounded like Lucky was being ingeniously sarcastic. Easy to figured it out, Lucky was being friendly to these two guys and who came up with fictitious names, kind of an affront, So Lucky said what he did. The fictitious names? what could they be hiding. They were no-buddies. I didn’t recognize them at all. There are a lot of new players out there these day it is easy to miss a good player or two. Lucky… excuse me, I mean “Scarecrow” was in a jovial mood. The two guys started to open up their pool cases getting ready to play. “Old man 5 to 1 on the money still the odds” Y-up! Now how much do

you boys want to play for? Hold your horses old man

don’t worry we have money. I wasn’t pressing you just asking!! The lights flickered the wind was howling outside. Lucky didn’t beat around the bush, what do you mystery guys want to play for give me a clue. $200 a game. Lucky choked on his Fuji mineral water, what! $200 a game!, what did you guys say, you had money!….. “Don’t insult me Please!” Lucky was getting testy. The guys were apologetic> they both new if they gave lucky a bad time he wouldn’t play, and Lucky new it, that’s why I said he had them eating out of his hand. The lights flickered again and the jute box music skipped. Lucky said Ok $200 a game 8 ball, They flipped the coin, The guy called Grady Seasons (ha ha) won the break. He made a few striped balls and didn’t get out. Lucky finished solids first rack done, $200 bucks given to the town Treasurer sitting quietly off to the side of the pool table. Lucky won the next 4 games $1000 ahead. Lucky broke made nothing then the guy called Grady Season ran out. The treasurer paid off the $1000. 5 to1 odds was going to be tougher then I would have thought for Lucky. The start all over Lucky wins 5 games up again $1000 and made nothing on the break and Grady ran out. The lights flickered again. People turning heads up to the ceiling in wonder. You know these guys had a plan to win all the money the town collected during the fair. Grady said “is it time to raise the bet”. $500 a game, Lucky said I’ll tell you what I am going to do. Race to 3 for a

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FOLLOWING A 16 year absence from the event, winning 1996 Mosconi Cup player/captain CJ Wiley returns to London this December as skipper of the American team at PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup. The 47 year-old Wiley from Texas was in charge of the side in London in 1996 and had the honour of potting the winning 9 ball in a 15-13 victory. After a highly decorated spell at the top, including winning the ESPN World Championship, Wiley wound down his career in the 2000’s, choosing to focus on a successful business career. He’s now back and will be facing one of the toughest challenges of his career as he attempts to rally his side and try and turn their recent Mosconi Cup fortunes around. “It's an honor to be chosen to represent the USA Team as Captain in 2012,” said Wiley. “I have been honored with the ‘Player of the Year’ award and won major championships; however being chosen to represent my country and its best players in the Mosconi Cup is something I value as an even greater personal accomplishment. “I know that the European Team has dominated us over the past 6 years and I know it's going to be especially challenging to go into York Hall in front of a highly enthusiastic home crowd and win the Mosconi Cup. “This year however, is going to be different. The USA team will be young, ambitious and hungry for this victory. I, as captain will make sure they are all on top of their games both mentally and physically.“This is more than just a pocket billiards match, this is for patriotic pride. This is for the right to say WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS and take the Mosconi Cup back to America, where it belongs,” added an ebullient Wiley. The PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup takes place from Monday 10th to Thursday 13th December at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London. Tickets are available exclusively from www.seetickets.com

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thousand at 10 to 1 odds, They said sure but Vincent is going to play. Lucky kind of shook his head and said well OK. They were putting their ace in to win the money. That was their plan. The County Sherriff came in and said that the news report say there is a big storm was coming our way…… Lucky won the 1st set 3 to 1. This player had a big back roll in his pocket you could see as he peeled off a grand to give to the guy sitting in the chair. The wind was howling more and more just like when I was in that tornado on my way to see Lucky. Lucky broke and ran 3 games to win

another set. Another $1000 peeled off the wad. Next set Lucky broke made like 5 stripes all easy remaining balls. He ran out the set $1000 to the treasurer. His bank roll still was huge. Lucky won his 5th set Vincent only having one inning. $5000 ahead with ten to one odds they could get their money back and some with winning one set so far Lucky was basically controlling things. Lucky was working to win 10 sets the point where they could break even with a winning set. Lucky was winning 3-0 every on remaining sets, now at 10 It looked like he was killing them. I thought Lucky was going to get over the hump.

The wind was getting loud. The building was rattling and many spectators were leaving for cover. The smart thing to do, I was wondering when we were going to leave it was getting eerie, I’ll quit when they do. They the guys kept playing. On the 11th set Lucky broke made nothing and Vincent ran 2 racks, broke the 3rd game and was running out, I thought then Lucky was not getting over the hump again. The lights went out things were hitting the building, what the F@*k.. Lights came back on. Vincent on the 8 ball missed a fairly easy shot jawed the 8 ball. The 8 ball laying right in the hole! Lucky had a hard, I mean hard out. Lucky

having to shoot one ball at a time, during all the distraction, having to concentrate. Lucky banked one shot kicked in the next ball jumped the next, caromed the next and found himself on the 8ball. Wow! The treasurer said he needed to get out of here and leaving $10,000 with Lucky and left. These guys had their noses open they were not going anywhere until they won some money. Vincent racked the balls, The wind was raucous. The building was trembling apart, the light still on but flickering now most the time. These crazy folks were risking their lives……… To be continued

FOLLOWING on from his undefeated run through the recent US Open 9 Ball Championship, SHANE VAN BOENING cemented his place at the head of the American 2012 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup rankings to secure his spot on the team as one of the top two automatic spots.

Such was Van Boening’s dominance of the five event series that he beat the second placed player MIKE DECHAINE by an incredible 218 points. In his previous five Mosconi Cup appearances, the South Dakota Kid sports a record of 12 wins from 26 matches.

For second placed Dechaine it will be a return to the team following on from his debut in Las Vegas last year and he will be relishing the chance to show what he can do in front of a partisan, sold-out crowd at the York Hall, London from 10th – 13th December.

The first of the remaining three wildcard picks is Virginia’s BRANDON

SHUFF who caps off a fine season to make his Mosconi Cup debut at the age of 29.

Back for his third Mosconi Cup is DENNIS HATCH. An MVP on his debut in 2009 when his gung-ho team spirit and never-say-die attitude helped propel the team to victory, Hatch will be hoping for a successful return to the York Hall where he made his last Mosconi Cup appearance in 2010.

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MASTER MIXED SCOTCH DOUBLES 1st $1900 Matt Horner/Mary Hopkin2nd $1300 Luke Thomas/Shelby Locati3rd $850 Paul Marquez/Eve Stockstill4th $550 Will Totten/Donna Totten5th - 6th $340 Chad Bisconer/Stacy Eilts5th - 6th $340 Dan Louie/Kathy Stanley7th - 8th $230 Kevin Ross/Shari Ross7th - 8th $230 Cedric Sloan/Josie Leroy9th-12th $160 Clark Smith/Andrea Saenz-Maes, Eddie Mataya/Molly Oliver, Kevin Fong/Deb McDonald, Mike Stevens/Cindy Doty13th-16th $110 Jim Conway/ Nancy Measor, Clayton Foran/Jessica Orth, Bob Heckel/Patricia Tipton, Marvin Holmes/Kimberly KirkOPEN MIXED SCOTCH DOUBLES1st $1520 Brent Langley/Marian Poole2nd $1070 Ernie Bristow/Robin Adams3rd $750 Pat O'Meara/Barbara Rosa4th $510 Ike Williams/Bunny Williams5th - 6th $340 Frank Kincl/Laura Hardie, WillieWong/Patty Hayes7th - 8th $240 Joe Moyak/Kim Allen, Tom Cicchitti, Debbie Cicchitti9th-12th $170 Ed Ambo/Fran Johnson, Phil Bremer/Jennifer Windell, Larry Maes/Faith Morfin, Bill Fuller/Linda Fuller13th-16th $120 Mike Scotvold/Kathy Pridgen, Marcello Girardi/Vikkie Knutson, Sonny Boggs/Stephanie Karpins, Tim Anderson/Lisa FosterMEN'S MASTER SINGLES 1st $1170 Matt Horner2nd $800 Robert Niemeyer3rd $550 Bob Olson4th $385 Mike Deitchman5th - 6th $265 Pete Gates, Jim Conway7th - 8th $185 Roger Goodman, Miguel Morfin9th-12th $125 Cary Brauer, Cedric Sloan, Danny Burdick, Ken Dodd13th-16th $85 Tom Brady, Phil Wilson, Luke Thomas, Clayton ForanWOMEN'S MASTER SINGLES1st $850 Andrena Browne2nd $500 Deby Welfringer3rd $325 Diane Krause4th $200 Nancy Measor5th - 6th $125 Shirley Morgan, Rosie Jensen7th - 8th $80 Linda Knight, Stacy Eilts9th-12th $50 Susan Preston, Barb Thompson Kathy Stanley, Sassy Campbell

WOMEN’S OPEN SINGLES1st $800 Kathy Pridgen2nd $575 Melyssa Chasteen 3rd $420 Adele Evans4th $305 Laura Hardie5/6 $220 Kim Toops, Brandy Phillips7/8 $160 Amy Horan, Pam Carraway9-12 $115 Mindi Henning, Linda Smith Jessie Hartwell, Teri Dodson13-16 $85 Susan Gray, Doreen Butler Lynnette Perez, Rebecca SlyterMEN'S A SINGLES1st $1000 Jeremy Harvey2nd $720 Dennis Young3rd $510 Sean Stevenson4th $370 Jim Benton5th - 6th $265 Robert Danielson, Jerod Barth7th - 8th $190 Travis DeJong, Bret Baker9th-12th $135 Jora Sandhu, Tom Myers Tim Anderson, Tommy Fulton13th-16th $100 Tim Desmarais, Castulo Garcia, Leroy Crabb, Ryan ParkeMEN'S B SINGLES1st $775 John Scudder2nd $580 Tim Guimeres3rd $440 Steve Soelberg4th $330 Jose Velazquez5th - 6th $250 Dustin Geffe, Willie Wong7th - 8th $190 John Boldman, Jim Roe9th-12th $140 James Clifford, Alex Lugo Steve Tamura, Joel Peck13th-16th $105 Alex Blair, John Kiske Jeff Farnsworth, Matt JorgensonMEN'S SENIOR SINGLES1st $430 Greg Cantrall2nd $290 Vernon Joe3rd $200 Wes Hough4th $130 Bill Henderson5th - 6th $90 Lloyd Hammond, Wayne Milke7th - 8th $60 Steve Baumann, Dave Thompson9th-12th $40 Sonny Boggs, John (Cord) Parsons9th-12th $40 Joe Chun, Rafael (Jun) Pagarigan Jr

MEN’S/MIXED TEAMS1st $2505 DJ Cues.com Sean Lewis, John Te, Carl Tibbetts2nd $1835 Three Marvells Jim Benton, Don Rachels, Stan Tourangeau3rd $1320 The DeLuna Gang Paul DeLuna, Greg Garcia, Chad Bisconer4th $973 A Little Loaded5th - 6th $720 Got Gamble??, Snuffy’s John7th - 8th $525 JTS, Saved by the Balls9th-12th $390 Littlerock Tavern, Blind Squirrels, Another Gear, EYO Cues13th-16th $285 Sneakers Odor Eaters, Alibi S.J.G.L., Pool Dawgs, Good Bad & UglyWOMEN’S TEAMS 1st $1740 Ballad Town Babes Melyssa Chasteen, Tammy Holcomb,Rebecca Slyter2nd $1200 The Cotton Club Sharon Bledsoe, Phyllis Fernandez, Alicia Kvasnicka3rd $825 Have A Little Faith Debbie Cicchitti, Kimberley Kirk, Faith Morfin4th $555 Fifty Shades Of Green5th - 6th $375 Lil’ Puckers, What Were We Thinking7th - 8th $255 Pop Culture, Girls On Fire9th-12th $180 S.T.S., West Valley Ladies, Hell’s Angels, Chaos13th-16th $120 Haven’t Got A Cue, No Balls All Game, Strokin’ Bees, Nice Girls Play PoolMEN’S/MIXED B TEAMS1st $1380 The Islanders Ernie Johnson, Dexter Lewis, Ryan Skaggs2nd $945 Malarkeys B Jose Aquino, Seth Cumby, Brad Laskowski3rd $660 Trouble Shooters John Kiske, Terry Takeuchi, Steve Tamura4th $465 I’m With Stupid5th - 6th $315 Tres Amigos, I’ve Seen Better7th - 8th $225 Lucky Ones, Ranch Crew9th-12th $150 Chalk Is Cheap, Peacock, Krickett’s Players, The Strokes13th-16th $105 A BCA Team, Toadstool: New Army, Shooting Blanks, Washougal Eagles

WESTERN BCA RESULTSfor the point and lost but went to the back side with hopes of a rematch in the final. And they got it after besting LTD's Troubleshooters (John Kiske, Terry Takeuchi and Steve Tamura) in the match for 3rd place ($660). The Islanders again proved to be a bit too much for Malarkeys, who finished in 2nd place ($945). The Islanders took home $1380. The Women's Team division was almost as big with 49 teams hoping to be the Champs and $1740 richer when all was said and done. CPL's Ballad Town Babes (Melyssa Chasteen, Tammy Holcomb and Rebecca Slyter), all Open players, declared their intent to do just that by reaching the point. As with the Men'sB, the point match would be repeated in the final. INL's Cotton Club (Sharon Bledsoe, Phyllis Fernandez and Alicia Kvasnicka) had to play one match on the back side to make that happen. The held on against LTD's Have a Little Faith (Debbie Cicchitti, Kimberly Kirk and Faith Morfin) who would finish in 3rd place ($825) and they were in the final. The Ballad Town Babes came to play and didn't waste any time putting their opponent away in spite of strong play by The Cotton Club's Master player

Phyllis Fernandez, who won 3 games for her team. Lead by Melyssa Chasteen's 4 wins and support from Rebecca with 3 and Tammy with 2, the Babes took the crown and $1740 in well under an hour. The Cotton Club girls earned $1200 for 2nd place. The Men's/Mixed Team division fielded 88 teams. Again the point match teams would meet again in the finals. LTD's Three Marvells (Jim Benton, Don Rachels and Stan Tourangeau) won the point match against LTD's DJ Cues (Sean Lewis, John Te and Carl Tibbetts). DJ's one match on the back side would be a rematch for them as well against The DeLuna Gang (Paul DeLuna, Greg Garcia and Chad Bisconer) who they sent home in 3rd place ($1320). The final was quite a match. Round 1 was back and forth all the way to the end with DJ's John Te facing off in the hill game against Marvell's Don Rachels. John made a nice back cut on the 3-ball but the 4-ball was blocked by the 9 so he tried a difficult combo and missed. Don ran off 3 balls but had a tough 7-ball and missed it. John took over and ran out for the match and the double dip. The first 2 games of Round 2 were again back and

forth. Come game 4, however, DJ Cues got serious and held the Marvells to just one game win in each of the next three rounds and the match was over 11-7. The Three Marvells received $1830 for their efforts. Stan and Jim each won 3 games and Jim had a 9-ball break and a break and run. DJs were lead by Carl with 5 wins including a 9-ball break, John and Sean, with 3 games each, sealed the deal and DJ Cues took 1st place and $2505. This tournament was made possible by the efforts of countless Western BCA volunteers, our proud sponsors and vendors, and our fabulous host Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Special thanks go out to Ernie Omori and McDermott for donating cues to be raffled, with the proceeds going directly to the benefit of the players. The McDermott cue was won by Linda Smith and the Ernie Omori went home with Elaine Eberly. Both ladies were very pleased with their prizes. Western BCA is looking forward to invading Lincoln City again in March for the 8-Ball Championship. Hope to see you all there!

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DAY CITY LOCATION PHONE EVENT / RULES ENTRY ADDED TIMEMondays Spokane 7th Rail (509) 325-7751 Texas Holdem Poker $5 Call Call Sumner Log Cabin (253) 863-2905 9-Ball Vegas Rules $5 $$$ 8:00PM Vancouver 4th Plain Tavern (360) 254-3729 9-Ball DE (sign up 6pm) $3+$2 g.f. Matching 8:00PMTuesdays Everett O’Finnigan’s Pub (425) 745-4805 9-Ball Vegas Rules $5 100% 8:00PM Spokane 7th Rail (509) 325-7751 Texas Holdem Poker $10 Call Call Sumner Log Cabin (253) 863-2905 9-Ball Vegas Rules $5 $$$ 8:00PM Tacoma Malarkey’s Pool & Brew (253) 226-3594 220 $10 Combined 6:15PMWednesdays Burien BZ’s Sport Bar (206) 243-6018 8-Ball Call Pocket - BIH $5 Matches to $100 7:00PM Everett O’Finnigan’s Pub (425) 745-4805 8-Ball Vegas Rules $5 100% 8:00PM Everett P C’s Pub (425) 258-9465 Vegas 8 Ball $5 Call 7:30PM Kenmore Golden Fleece (253) 226-3594 220 $10 Combined Flex Tacoma Malarkey’s Pool & Brew (253) 383-3301 9 Ball-Race to 3-DE $5+3 g.f. Call 7:30PM Tacoma Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 9-Ball $5+$3 g.f. Call 8:00PM Vancouver 4th Plain Tavern (360) 254-3729 8-Ball DE (sign up 6pm) $3+$2 g.f. Matching 8:00PMThursdays Everett P C’s Pub (425) 258-9465 Poker $20 buy in Call 7:30PM Olympia Frankies (360) 455-0352 9-Ball Valley Rules $5 Matching 7:00PM Spokane 7th Rail (509) 325-7751 Cribbage $6 Call 6:00PM Tacoma Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 Poker Call Call 6 & 9PMFridays Lakewood Schooners (253) 584-1919 9-Ball BCA rules $5 100% 7:00PM Ocean Park Doc’s Tavern (360) 665-4105 8-Ball Open $3 Meat Shoot 7:00PM Spokane 7th Rail (509) 325-7751 9-Ball Call Call 8:00PM Tacoma Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 Poker Call Call 6 & 9PM Tacoma Malarkey’s Pool & Brew (253) 383-3301 9 Ball-Race to 3-DE $5+3 g.f. Call 7:30PM Vancouver Legends (360) 693-8125 8 Ball - Mod BCA $5 Matching 7:00PM Vancouver Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 8-Ball Call Pocket $2 Matching 8:00PMSaturdays Lakewood Schooners (253) 584-1919 8-Ball BCA rules $5 100% 7:00PM Sumner Log Cabin (253) 863-2905 8-Ball $5 Matching 3:00PM Tacoma Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 Poker Call Call 6 & 9PM Vancouver Legends (360) 693-8125 8 Ball - Mod BCA $5 Matching 7:00PM Vancouver Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 Blind Draw Scotch Dbls $3 $2/player 8:00PMSundays Olympia Frankies (360) 455-0352 8-Ball Valley Rules $5 Matching 6:00PM Tacoma Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 Poker Call Call 6 & 9PM Tacoma Malarkey’s Pool & Brew (253) 383-3301 8-Ball $5 100% 2:00PM Tacoma Malarkey’s Pool & Brew (253) 226-3594 220 $10 Combined 4:00PM Vancouver 4th Plain Tavern (360) 254-3729 Meat Shoot-8 players/round $3/round MEAT 2:00PM Vancouver Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 8-Ball Call Pocket-Mod BCA $3 Matching 2:00PM

WEEKLY Pool TOURNAMENTSDAY CITY LOCATION PHONE EVENT / RULES ENTRY ADDED TIMEMondays Boise The Pocket (208) 375-2474 8-Ball Open $5 $$$ 8:00PM Pocatello Pocket (208) 233-1841 8-Ball Open Race to 2 $5 Call 7:00PMThursdays Boise The Pocket (208) 375-2474 9-Ball Open $5 $$$ 8:00PM Pocatello Pocket (208) 233-1841 Ladies Dbls-Race to 2 $5 $$$ 7:00PMSaturdays Emmett Toadstool (208) 398-7321 9-Ball (Scratch bucket) $5 $2/player 7:30PM Pocatello Pocket (1st of month) (208) 233-1841 Scotch Doubles $50/team $$$ NoonSundays Idaho Falls Pocket (208) 525-9962 8-Ball Blind Draw Dbls $5 $$$ 7:00PM Pocatello Oasis Bar (208) 232-9347 8/9 Ball Alternating $5 Matching 8:00PM Pocatello Pocket (208) 233-1841 8/9 Ball Combination $5 $$$ 1:00PMID

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DAY CITY LOCATION PHONE EVENT / RULES ENTRY ADDED TIMEMondays Ogden D & R Spirits (801) 394-8400 8-Ball VNEA rules $5 Call 7:00PMTuesdays Salt Lake City Batters Up (801) 463-4996 8-Ball $5 Matching 8:00PMWednesdays Salt Lake City Batters Up (801) 463-4996 8-Ball $5 Matching 8:00PMThursdays Salt Lake City Batters Up (801) 463-4996 8-Ball $10 Matching 8:00PMSundays Salt Lake City Batters Up (801) 463-4996 8-Ball $25 $10/player 1:00PMU

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Mondays Sacramento Jointed Cue (916) 456-3243 9-Ball B $5 Call 8:00PM San Francisco Family Billiards (415) 931-1115 9-Ball Handicap $20 Call 7:00PM Sherman Oaks House of Billiards (818) 400-3693 9-Ball Handicap $15 Call 7:00PMTuesdays Emeryville Broken Rack (510) 652-9808 WorldPPA $20 $100 1st Tues only 8:00PM Northridge Plush Pockets (818) 400-3693 9-Ball Handicap $15 Call 7:00PM Sacramento Jointed Cue (916) 456-3243 9-Ball Open staggered entry $5-$15 $50 8:00PMWednesdays Bellflower Hard Times (562) 867-7733 3 Cushion Handicap $17 incl g.f. $100 w/20+ 8:00PM Mountain View CA Billiard Club (650) 965-3100 WorldPPA 8-Ball $11 Call 6:00PM Petaluma Buffalo Billiards (707) 794-7338 9-Ball Hndcp A-B-C-D $5 Matching 7:30PM Petaluma Buffalo Billiards (707) 794-7338 8-Ball Handicap $5 Matching 7:30PMThursdays Bellflower Hard Times (562) 867-7733 9-Ball Handicap $10 Call 7:30PM San Francisco Family Billiards (415) 931-1115 9-Ball Handicap $20 Call 7:00PMFridays Concord DVPL (510) 861-0812 Tourny at Vinnie’s Bar Call Call 8:00PMSaturdays Mountain View CA Billiard Club (650) 965-3100 WorldPPA 9-Ball/SE $11 Call 6:00PM Mountain View CA Billiard Club (last Sat) (650) 965-3100 WorldPPA 9-Ball/SE $22 $100 6:00PM Petaluma Buffalo Billiards (707) 794-7338 9-Ball Handicap $12 $5/player 2:30PMSundays Bellflower Hard Times (562) 867-7733 9-Ball Open - Limit 32 $20 Call 12:30PM Mountain View CA Billiard Club (650) 965-3100 10-Ball Open SE $10 Call 6:00PM Mountain View CA Billiard Club (last Sun) (650) 965-3100 10-Ball Open SE $20 $100 6:00PM

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DAY CITY LOCATION PHONE EVENT / RULES ENTRY ADDED TIMEMondays Forest Grove Ballad Town Billiards (503) 357-1111 8-Ball BCA 2/2 DE $5+$2 g.f. $3 7:30PM Oregon City K C Midway (503) 656-9501 9 Ball-Now on Diamond Tables FREE $3/player 7:30PMWednesdays Coos Bay Silver Dollar (541) 888-5634 Players Choice $5 $$$ w/9+ 7:30PM Forest Grove Ballad Town Billiards (503) 357-1111 9-Ball/BCA 3/2 DE $5+$2 g.f. $3/player 7:30PM Gresham Pub 181 (503) 666-4457 8-Ball - B & below FREE $3/player CallThursdays Beaverton Underground Sports Bar (503) 848-8888 9-Ball Open $5-B/$10-M $3/player 8:00PM Portland Greek Village (503) 643-2119 8 & 9-Ball No Masters $5 Call 7:00PMFridays Coos Bay Silver Dollar (541) 888-5634 8-Ball $5 $$$ w/9+ 7:30PM Forest Grove Ballad Town Billiards (503) 357-1111 8-Ball/BCA 2/2 DE $5+$2 g.f. $3 7:30PM Medford Rackem (541) 779-6111 8-Ball Call Call Call Salem Jake’s Bar & Grill (503) 362-3600 8 Ball-Open Handicap $5+$3 g.f. $5/player 7:00PMSaturdays Forest Grove Ballad Town Billiards (503) 357-1111 (3rd Sat) Darts: Cricket/501 $7 $5/player 7:00PM Gresham Pub 181 (503) 666-4457 9-Ball $5 Matching 11:00AM Oregon City Rodders (503) 650-2363 8-Ball $3 Matching 7:00PM Oregon City Rodders (503) 650-2363 9-Ball (starts after 8-Ball) $3 Call Call Portland Greek Village (503) 643-2119 8 & 9-Ball No Masters $5 Call 2:30PM Salem Jake’s Bar & Grill (503) 362-3600 9-Ball Open - Race to 3 $5+$3 g.f. $5/player 7:00PM Salem Jake’s Bar & Grill (2nd/last) (503) 362-3600 Scotch Dbls-Bring partner $10+$5 g.f. $5/player 7:00PMSundays Beaverton Ringo’s Bar & Grill (503) 644-7847 Alternating 8-Ball/9-Ball $5 Match up to 23 7:00PM Forest Grove Ballad Town Billiards (503) 357-1111 9-Ball BCA 3/2 DE $5+$2 g.f. $3 7:30PM Portland Sam’s Billiards (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool (1st Sun.) $15 Call 11:00AM

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DATE CITY LOCATION PHONE EVENT / RULES ENTRY ADDED TIME LINKNov 2 Billings, MT Bullwackers (See ad Oct) (406) 656-2887 MT State 8-Ball - 4 Person Team $120 Team 10:00AM MAPNov 3-4 Billings, MT Bullwackers (See ad Oct) (406) 656-2887 MT State 8-Ball - Singles $40 Singles $3,000 7:00PM MAPNov 3-6 N Charleston, SC TAP Nationals (see ad p28) (800) 984-7665 Singles & Team Nationals Varies Call Call MAPNov 3 Lynnwood, WA Uncle Jacks (see ad p26) (425) 640-5474 9-Ball Race to 7 $20+$5 g.f. $10/player Call MAPNov 4 Lynnwood, WA Uncle Jacks (see ad p26) (425) 640-5474 One Pocket - Race to 2 $20+$5 g.f. $10/player Call Nov 4 Portland, OR Sam’s Billiards (see ad p34) (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool $15 11:00AM MAPNov 7-11 Lincoln City, OR Chinook Winds (see ad p10) (888) CHINOOK WPBA Tour Championship $10-$30 Tickets MAPNov 9-11 Colorado Springs, CO BCAPL/USAPL (see ad p43) (702) 719-7665 Colo. State Champ. Call $2,000 Call MAPNov 10 Salem, OR The Cue Ball (see ad p34) (503) 362-9740 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players $10 $200 10:00AM MAPNov 17-18 Spokane, WA Black Diamond (see ad p26) (509) 891-8357 9-Ball Open Scotch Doubles $50/team $500 w/32 9:00AM MAPNov 17-18 Mtn View, CA CA Billiard Club (see ad p34) (650) 965-3100 One Pocket - DE $40 $400 Guar 1:00PM MAPNov 17-18 San Francisco, CA TWCWT (see ad p32) (510) 329-3566 9-Ball at Family Billiards Call Call Call MAPNov 24-25 Tacoma, WA Malarkeys (see ad p33) (253) 383-3301 Thanksgiving 9-Ball Classic $70 $7,000 w/ff 96 7:00AM MAPDec 1 Lynnwood, WA Uncle Jacks (see ad p26) (425) 640-5474 9-Ball Race to 7 $20+$5 g.f. $10/player Call MAPDec 2 Lynnwood, WA Uncle Jacks (see ad p26) (425) 640-5474 One Pocket - Race to 2 $20+$5 g.f. $10/player Call Dec 2 Portland, OR Sam’s Billiards (see ad p34) (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool $15 11:00AM MAPDec 1-2 Bellflower, CA New World Billiards (see ad p16) (818) 400-3693 9-Ball Handicap Win/Loss $25 $2,500 Noon MAPDec 8 Emmett, ID Toadstool (see ad p38) (208) 398-7321 8-Ball - No “A” Player $25+$10 g.f. $500 w/64 11AM MAPDec 8 Salem, OR The Cue Ball (see ad p34) (503) 362-9740 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players $10 $200 10:00AM MAPDec 8-9 Pocatello, ID Oasis (see ad p37) (208) 232-9347 8-Ball $20 $500 w/32 11:00AM MAPDec 15-16 Lynnwood, WA Uncle Jacks (see ad p26) (425) 941-9928 9-Ball SD - Sign up by texting $75/team $1,000 w/32 t 9:00AM MAPDec 14 Mtn View, CA CA Billiard Club (see ad p34) (650) 965-3100 Mini $20 $100 7:00PM MAPDec 15-16 Mtn View, CA CA Billiard Club (see ad p34) (650) 965-3100 9-Ball Winter Shootout $25 $1,000 1st pl w/128 Noon MAPDec 15-16 Mtn View, CA CA Billiard Club (see ad p34) (650) 965-3100 One Pocket - DE $40 $400 Guar 1:00PM Jan 5 Lynnwood, WA Uncle Jacks (see ad p26) (425) 640-5474 9-Ball Race to 7 $20+$5 g.f. $10/player Call MAPJan 6 Lynnwood, WA Uncle Jacks (see ad p26) (425) 640-5474 One Pocket - Race to 2 $20+$5 g.f. $10/player Call Jan 6 Portland, OR Sam’s Billiards (see ad p34) (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool $15 11:00AM MAPJan 12 Salem, OR The Cue Ball (see ad p34) (503) 362-9740 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players $10 $200 10:00AM MAPJan 19-20 Mtn View, CA CA Billiard Club (see ad p34) (650) 965-3100 One Pocket - DE $40 $400 Guar 1:00PM MAPFeb 23-24 Bellflower, CA CSI (see ad p43) (702) 719-7665 Jay Swanson 9-Ball (Max 192) $80/$85 $3,000 Min Call MAPFeb 25-Mar 3 Reno, NV CSI (see ad p43) (702) 719-7665 10-Ball Bar Table-Open Div Call $5,500 Call MAPFeb 25-Mar 3 Reno, NV CSI (see ad p43) (702) 719-7665 10-Ball Bar Table-Wmns Div Call $1,000 w/16+ Call Feb 25-Mar 3 Reno, NV CSI (see ad p43) (702) 719-7665 9-Ball Bar Table-Open Div Call $5,500 Call Feb 25-Mar 3 Reno, NV CSI (see ad p43) (702) 719-7665 9-Ball Bar Table-Wmns Div Call $1,000 w/16+ Call Feb 25-Mar 3 Reno, NV CSI (see ad p43) (702) 719-7665 8-Ball Bar Table-Open Div Call $5,500 Call Feb 25-Mar 3 Reno, NV CSI (see ad p43) (702) 719-7665 8-Ball Bar Table-Wmns Div Call $1,000 w/16+ Call

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