july 2011 az billiard & dart news

July 2011In This Issue

Features

Store Doubles Down........pg 1 Wild West Shootout...........pg 1 Tommy Gun & Crash.........pg 5 Schilling Gets the Win.......pg 5 Leutz double dips..............pg 5 Parica wins State Title.......pg 7 Allsup wins AWBT Stop.....pg 7 Pool Leagues..................10-15 APA Scotch Qualifier........pg 10 BCA/ACS National Results .........pg 11 League Guide..................pg 12 AZ Hot Shots Results......pg 13 Instructor Guide...............pg 13 Taking a clue from Nascar ..........pg 14 Eric & Rick at Groggys....pg 16 Dart News........................17-20 Kix & Ron win at Jimbo’s.pg 17 Wild West Results...........pg 18 Don’t Tell Her Daddy........pg 19 NL/AL Showdown at the Ox .......pg 19 Ask Mike..........................pg 20 One Pocket Madness......pg 21 ABWT Points/Schedule...pg 22 DCT Points/Schedule......pg 22 Samm Diep Instructional.pg 23 Weekly Tourney Guide....pg 24 Prescott Tourneys............pg 25 Monthly Tourneys............pg 25 Preacher Ronns..............pg 26 Stingers Rock against Cancer ........pg 27 Osman undefeated..........pg 27 Ox 10 & Under Split.........pg 28Jacobs & Garcia Come Back .....pg 28Paglia kicks off Monday Open .....pg 29Skip & Jan’s Scotch Split..pg 29

Store Doubles Down In VegasArizona, and especially Phoenix, is bar-table coun-try. On any given weekend, there are a handful of good sized bar-table tournaments for the Arizona players to compete in. So it comes as no real surprise that Arizo-na players have performed well at the BCA and ACS National Championships each year in Vegas.

Arizona players have ac-counted for wins in Ladies Teams (three times), Men’s Open Singles, Men’s Se-nior Singles, Men’s Super Seniors, Ladies Seniors, Open (twice) and Masters Scotch Doubles. Suffice to say that it takes something pretty special from Ari-zona to raise eyebrows in Vegas. We definitely consider the performance by Bernie Stor this year as something special.

Not only did Bernie team up with Steve Stowers to win the ACS Open Scotch Doubles Title. She also teamed up with Jesse Renteria a week later to win the BCA Open Scotch Doubles Title. Both titles were won without losing a match. Oh, and toss in a third place finish in the Open Ladies event from Store just for good measure.

After failing to cash in the Master’s division in Vegas for multiple years, Store was allowed to play in the open division events again. Going into the events, she had to think she had a good chance of cashing. Little did she know how well she would do.

First up for Store, was the ACS Na-tionals at their new home, The Tropi-cana in Vegas, May 7th-14th. Bernie teamed up with Steve Stowers to take down the Open Scotch Doubles Divi-sion and it’s $1,100 first prize. Bernie wasn’t done at this event though. She also finished third in the Women’s Open 8-Ball Singles division for an-

Jesse Renteria, Bernie Store and Steve Stowers

other $700 in prize money.

Next up, was the BCA Nationals at the Riviera May 11th - 22nd. The Open Scotch Doubles division drew a field of 338 teams, but that didn’t phase Bernie and new partner Jesse Renteria. Store and Renteria had agreed to play together two months before the event and had not been able to get together and practice once before the event. Their first match together as Scotch partners took place in the first round of the event. That match was a 4-0 win for the team of Arizona, and they never looked back. It wasn’t until their 4th match that they even let an opponent get to the hill against them; and that only happened twice.

Store and Renteria’s match for the hot-seat was against another Arizona team, Chris Paradowski and Lois Schmitt from Tucson. That match went to Store and Renteria 4-1. The final match was also against the team from Tucson, and that match was very similar to the first, with Bernie and Jessie winning 4-2 for the undefeated run through the event and another $3,200 in prize money.

One half of the second place team,

Chris Paradowski, commented after the match, “I don’t remember Bernie or Jesse missing at all in the hot seat match. They played really strong. In the Finals they appeared human, com-ing up short on shape a couple times. Unfortunately, I missed a couple shots to tie things up and they took advan-tage. Bernie and Jesse played a great tournament and deserved the 1st place prize. They were also great sportsmen, good folks to play”. Not sure you can get higher praise from an opponent after a win than that.

Bernie did stay in Vegas for the BCA Open Ladies 8-Ball event, but did not perform as well, finishing out of the money. Store commented that the two weeks of playing pool finally got to her and she lost her concentration during the singles event.

All in all, we think Bernie set the bar pretty high in Vegas this year. It is going to take something pretty spe-cial from Arizona players to get our attention after this year. But when an Arizona player does pull off some-thing spectacular down the road, don’t be surprised if it is Store again. Who know who her partner might be.

For three days, May 27 - 29, Bullshooters in Phoenix was taken over by steel tip dart play-ers for the 19th Annual Wild West Shootout. Pool tables were moved to out of the way to make space for sixteen steel tip dart boards and the room was given over to the Scottsdale Darts Association for this event.

Over three days of play, almost 250 dart players competed for over $6,000 in prize money split between eleven different divisions.

Cris Froman was the star on the ladies side, with wins in the Ladies Singles Cricket and 501 events. Froman also teamed up with Sandy Szucs to win the Ladies Doubles Cricket and 501 events. Just for good measure, Froman also teamed up with Kix Alcala and Bobby Castillo to win the Mixed Triples 601 event.

Mike Scarborough was crowned Men’s MVP with his Men’s Singles Cricket win as well as a win in the Men’s Doubles 501 event with JC Martinez.

Head to page eighteen to see photos and results from all divisions.

Wild West Shootout At Bullshooters

MVPs Cris Froman and Mike Scarborough

Arizona’s Most Read & Reliable Source for Local Billiards & Dart Information

Arizona Billiard & Dart News July 2011

Arizona Billiard & Dart NewsJuly 2011

Arizona Billiard& Dart News

5115 N Dysart Rd #202-123Litchfield Park, Arizona

85392Phone: 480-251-3452

Fax: 602-926-2576email

[email protected]

Publisher / Editor:Mike Howerton

Instructional:Samm Diep

Contributors:Sophia Morquecho, Tres Kane, Roger

Long, Andy Glover, Chuck Bobbitt, Doug Nowlin, Mike Bates, Larry Eans, Jenelle

Hodgkins, Lenny Marshall Photos:Lenny Marshall, Ronn Rutan, Tres Kane,

Dennis Orender Graphics:

Smak Graphics

Arizona Billiard & Dart News is a monthly publication distributed in Arizona and vari-ous other states. All opinions & informa-

tion expressed herein are exclusively those of the writers or advertisers and

no not neccessarily reflect those of the publisher. All persons interested in

submitting articles and material of interest are invited to do so. All such articles and materials shall become the property of the Arizona Billiard & Dart News. They may be returned if accompanied with a self-addressed envelope. All advertising must be submitted by the 15th of each

month to be considered for the following month.

Arizona Billiard & Dart News Advertisers

Stingers.............................................................................................2Main Street Billiards.........................................................................3On The Rail TV.................................................................................3Metro Sportz Bar...............................................................................4Knobbys............................................................................................5Jesters Billiards.................................................................................6Deli Sports Bar..................................................................................8Jimbo’s..............................................................................................9American Poolplayers Association...................................................9Time Out Lounge..............................................................................12Arizona Pool League........................................................................13Arizona Hot Shots League................................................................13BCA Southwest Regional.................................................................15Dave’s Place......................................................................................16Greenway Village..............................................................................16Groggys.............................................................................................16Bullshooters.......................................................................................17PDI Dart League...............................................................................17The Ox Sports Bar............................................................................19Old Pueblo Dart Classic...................................................................20Big Daddy’s......................................................................................21World Tournament of 14.1................................................................21River City Pocket..............................................................................23Shoot The Bull..................................................................................25Kolby’s Corner Pocket......................................................................26Maestro’s Pro Shop...........................................................................26Kitty’s................................................................................................28The Ox Sports Bar............................................................................28Skip and Jan’s...................................................................................29Bullshooters.......................................................................................30Marino’s Lounge...............................................................................31Tony’s Lounge..................................................................................31The Other Room Lounge..................................................................31Diamondback Billiards.....................................................................32

Man, there are a lot of tournaments in Arizona. It isn’t until you take the time to try to get out and cover as many as you can, that you really notice how many there are. Couple new pool tournaments in the tournament guide from Skip & Jan’s, Raceway Bar & Grill and Harry’s Last Call. Check out the tournament guide for those listings. You will also notice ads for two big pool tourneys and one big dart event coming soon. The World Tournament of 14.1 is coming up and the only West Coast qualifier will be at Skip & Jan’s in August. Should be a lot of fun to watch that one. The BCA SW Regional is in September. I hear there will be some good changes this year. For all of you dart players, the Old Pueblo Dart Classic is in Tucson this month and Stingers is back in the monthly dart tournament business. Check out their ads for more details. Until next month...


Brad Schilling went undefeated through a field of 26 other players to win the Metro Sportz Bar 7’s & Under 8-Ball event on May 28th.

Schilling beat Tom Fair for the hot-seat 2-0 and was able to rest up and wait on his opponent in the finals.

That opponent would be Jerry Thissle, who defeated Fair 3-1 in the semi-finals.

The final match would see Thissle going to three, while Schilling only had to win two games. It wouldn’t matter as Schilling won the match 2-1 without the handicap.

Schilling took home $195 for first, while Thissle settled for $70.

Brad Schilling $195Jerry Thissle $70Tom Fair $40Leo Satterwhite $20

Schilling strikes out the field at Metro

Brad Schilling

Thomas “Tommy Gun” Leutz & “Crash” Redding teamed up to defeat Hopell Ampon-gan & Rico Gonza-lez to win the Metro Sportz Bar June Scotch Doubles Event.

Leutz & Redding took the hot-seat with a 9-7 win & Hopell and Rico. Most fans might think that a match couldn’t get much closer than that. These teams would prove those fans wrong later in the event.

On the one loss side, the team of John Romo & Chris Carpenter were taking advantage of a fortuitous meeting on Saturday morning. Both players arrived at Metro expecting their partners to join them; and both players were stood up by their partners. No problem for these two as they teamed up, and after losing their first match, beat five teams on the one loss side. That run was ended by Hopell & Rico 9-2; and we had a rematch in the finals.

The first set of the finals saw Hopell & Rico race out to a 5-0 lead, but then be forced to watch Leutz & Redding come right back to tie the match at 7-7. Hopell & Rico would win the match 9-8 and the players started conferring to discuss what looked like a possible split. That wasn’t the case this time though, as it was actually Leutz & Redding asking if their opponents wanted to play the second set for first and second place combined! How about that confidence? The offer was refused, and the second set got underway.

The final set started like the previous set, with Hopell & Rico racing to a 4-0 lead. Next, it was Leutz & Redding coming back to tie the match at 5-5. Hopell & Rico then won three games for the hill-5 lead, but sure enough, Leutz & Red-ding came back to win three games, tie the score at 8-8, and then win the case game for the tourney win.

Leutz & Redding earned $665 for first place, while Hopell & Rico took home $260 for second. Romo & Carpenter won $135 for third.

Tommy Gun & Crash win at Metro

Tom Leutz & Crash Redding with their good luck charm

Tom Leutz, Russ Thompson & Paul Vasi

Knobby’s held their monthly open 8 ball tournament on Friday June 3, 2011.

Russ Thompson captured the hot seat with a 2-1 win over Tom Leutz.

Paul Vasi played Tom Leutz and finished in 3rd place after losing to Tom hill-hill. Tom came back from the one loss side beating Russ 2-0 in the 1st set and 2-0 in the second set to capture the 1st place title.

Congratulations to Tom Leutz for a $160.00 1st place finish. Russ Thompson took a 2nd place finish of $80.00 and Paul Vasi took home $20.00 for 3rd place.

Knobby’s next open 8 ball tournament will be held Friday July 8, 2011.

Tom Leutz double dips at Knobbys 8-Ball


Happy HourDaily

NooN - 7pm& 11pm - CloSE


Saturday, June 11th, the AWBT stopped into “Kitty’s Lounge” for a weekend of ladies bar table 9-ball. Located in the Central Phoenix area, Kitty’s has been a longtime tournament spon-sor and home to a women’s BCA National 8-ball Championship team.

Eighteen ladies from Arizona and Nevada made up the field. The game: 9-ball - Race to 7. The AWBT uses an alternate break format using the “Magic Rack”. Owner/player Kitty Car-roll, that for her big day of host-ing, she would show up with a pulled muscle in her leg. It was painful to watch her tend to her duties as bar manger and then limp over and try to play com-petitive pool. When she was sent to the losers side in round 3 by Leandrea Gaff, it looked like her day might be mercifully over early. Instead she showed a lot of grit in beating a strong Justine Bishop with the tournaments most amazing run out 7-5. She then beat Pat Shultz to make it to Day 2 on Sunday.

Early tournament fa-vorites Susan Williams and Las Vegan Stacy Allsup met in round 3. This match went 5-5 and then

6-6. But in the 13th rack Stacy miscued and missed a one ball. Susan ran out the rack for the win. Susan then beat Sara Miller 7-5 to reach the Sunday winners bracket final.

In the other winners bracket semi-final, Diana Clayton faced Leandrea Gaff. No player was able to lead by more than one game as the match seesawed back and forth to 6-6. Diana had won the lag and therefore the last break. She made a ball on the break, made the one ball and then she faced a table length 3-9 billiard. She saddled up and rode the 9 to end this very entertaining match.

Sunday saw the return of 6 players. Two on the winners, four on the losers. Kitty showed up refreshed and without the pain in her leg. Unfortunately her game vanished too. She was beaten by AWBT favorite, and birthday girl, Sara Miller 7-2 and finished 5th-6th.

In the other loser’s semi-final, Leandrea Gaff was shooting her way to a 4-1 lead and appeared to be headed for an easy win. But then the match changed. Stacy, who can nightly be seen playing one-pocket at Pool Sharks in Las Vegas, started playing hide-n-seek with the cue ball. This allowed her to get ball-in-hand for a 3-9 combination and then win game seven by three-fouling Leandrea. This strategy change seemed to take Leandrea out of her rhythm and she never won an-other game. In the end Stacy won 7-4 and Leandrea finished 5th-6th.

The matchup for third and fourth appeared to be a pickem. With the match close, Sara Miller missed two easy nine balls which gave Stacy all the breathing room she would need rolling to a 7-4 win and Sara finished 4th.

In the winners final, Diana Clay-ton’s concentration seemed to fade when she needed it the most at 5-5. She began to miss the long tough shots that had helped her to get to this match. Susan Williams, a many time AWBT champ, seized the op-portunities and won 7-5. Stacy made quick work of Diana, 7-1, to make the finals and a rematch with Susan Williams. Congratu-lations to Diana for a strong 3rd place finish.

The final was one race to nine with Susan breaking first. She was hav-ing trouble making balls on the break and was trailing 3-5. She appeared to change her break location and while addressing the ball she fouled. This gave Stacy a bonus break. She broke, made a ball and then had an early 2-9 combo to go up 6-3. Susan was never really able to recover as Stacy cruised to a 9-5 win and the cham-pionship. Congratulations to Stacy Allsup for her exciting play and great champion

ship. Congratulations to Susan Williams for her ‘sportswoman-ship’ and another great finish.

Thanks to all the ladies who came out and especially to those who traveled from out of town. Thanks to Kitty Carroll for hosting this event and adding the money to the prize fund. Thanks to our secret spon-sor who added another $100 to this event, and to all future events for 2011 season. We encourage this behavior and hope more indi-viduals will help sponsor our tour. Way to go Pat Shultz who cashed in 7th place. Our next event is at Pock-ets in Tucson, August 6th & 7th. Bring a friend or two and come down and play!

Stacy Allsup wins AWBT Stop #2

Stacy Allsup

Jose Parica is widely known in the pool world as “The Leader of the Invasion” as he was the first Filipino player to bring their pool playing abilities to the US. Over the weekend of June 18th and 19th, it was Arizona that Parica was invading to show off his one pocket abilities at the Des-ert Classic Tour’s Arizona State One Pocket Championship, held at Kolby’s Corner Pocket in Tempe, Az.

One Pocket is a very popular game at Kolby’s, due in part to the efforts of former Derby City One Pocket Champion Scott Frost and “Preacher” Ronn Rutan; so it was no surprise to see a field of 31 players at the event.

As the tournament chart would have it, Parica faced off against Frost in the second round of the event. The match went hill-hill with Frost coming back from a 2-0 deficit, only to lose the case game to Parica.

After the win over Frost, Parica would cruise on to the hot-seat match where he faced young gun Bobby Emmons. Emmons has never met a shot he doesn’t like, and it showed in their match as Emmons “fired at will”, making shots from everywhere on the way to a quick 3-1 win.

Meanwhile, Frost was in unfamil-iar territory as he made his way through the one loss side of the brackets. Never-theless, he still found his way to a rematch with Parica in the semi-finals. To Frost’s dismay, he would not be winning this State Championship as Parica sent him to the rail with a 3-0 scoreline.

The final match between Parica and sharpshooting Emmons started out with Emmons still in gear and making balls from everywhere to take a quick 1-0 lead in the extended race to 5. After that first game, the pool gods turned their back on Emmons and those shots that he liked earlier in the day showed that they weren’t as friendly with the title on the line. Em-mons missed a couple of shots and that was all that the pool veteran Parica needed to take control of the match. From that point, Parica put on a clinic in One Pocket tactics and Emmons found himself fall-ing deeper and deeper behind. Five games later, it was Parica with the 5-1 win and yet another Championship to add to his impressive resume.

1st Jose Parica $1,0452nd Bobby Emmons $6053rd Scott Frost $3004th Ronn Rutan $1755th Bret Huth $1005th Bernie Pettipiece $1007th Chuck Evans Free Entry7th Lenny Marshall Free Entry

Jose Parica wins Az State One Pocket Championship

Jose Parica and George Teyechea

Bobby Emmons, Jose Parica and Scott Frost


APA Phoenix Metro Held its second Scotch Doubles Nationals Quali-fi er Tournament at Main Street Billiards on Sunday, May 15. Robert Agnew and Heather Cathcart played extremely well as a team all day to fi nish fi rst in the “Winner take all” 8 Ball tournament. 23 Teams competed for the top spot that would send the winners to Las Vegas in August to compete in the APA Team Na-tionals Championships. Steve Lancea and Lee Lawrence played very well in the fi nals but came up just a little short, losing to Robert and Heather. The winners walked away with their entry fee in the Las Vegas Championships paid and $475 in cash. It was an exciting tournament that came down to the wire and produced some extremely good play. All the matches were closely played and everyone had a great time.

This tournament was the 2nd in a series of 4 that will give scotch doubles teams the opportunity to play in the APA National Team Champion-ships in Vegas this coming August. The next Scotch Doubles event will be for a 9 Ball slot on June 25 at Main Street Billiards. The winners will again receive a paid slot in Vegas and Cash depending on participation. If anyone is interested in information on how to play in these or any other tournaments for the APA you can visit our website at http://phx.apaleagues.com

Congratulations Bob and Heather.

Agnew & Cathcart win APA Scotch Qualifi er

Robert Agnew & Heather Cathcart

Your Online Source For Az Billiard And Dart News.

Articles • Columns • Maps to Rooms Calendar Of Events

www.billiardndartnews.com

For Sale: Valley Bar TableNew Rails | Blue Simonis Cloth

$1100 FirmContact Mike Sandoval

480 232 1082


8-Ball Mixed Open Teams 618 Entrants (45-AZ)No Flash Photography Surprise 17-24 $1,300.00Moby’s Clique Tucson 49-64 550.00 Stinger’s Venom Surprise 65-96 450.00Tom Ryan’s Gilbert 65-96 450.00Bull Shooter’s AZB Boys Phoenix 97-128 350.00Four And-A-Half Men Phoenix 97-128 350.00Grinders Phoenix 97-128 350.00

8-Ball Men’s Open Singles 1328 Entrants (64-AZ)Arthur St.Germaine Coolidge 65-96 $300.00Ray Robles Gilbert 97-128 250.00Johnny Garcia Phoenix 129-192 200.00Michael Hamman Marana 129-192 200.00Jack Murray Tucson 129-192 200.00Chris Paradowski Tucson 129-192 200.00Brian Poore Avondale 129-192 200.00George Teyechea Tucson 129-192 200.00William Vander Weyst Gilbert 129-192 200.00Jerry Stuckart Sun City 193-256 175.00Jose Gonzalez Phoenix 257-384 150.00Jonathan Rowe Peoria 257-384 150.00Chad Barber Glendale 385-512 125.00Danny Frausto Yuma 385-512 125.00Ken Gouso Glendale 385-512 125.00

8-Ball Men’s Super Senior Singles 189 Entrants (13-AZ)Ken Eberhart Phoenix 25-32 $175.00Jim Bentley Benson 33-48 150.00Gary Metoxen Surprise 33-48 150.00Denny Dusbabek Ft. Mohave 49-64 125.00

8-Ball Women’s Senior Singles 112 Entrants (8-AZ)Lois Schmitt Tucson 2nd $1,900.00

8-Ball Women’s Open Singles 385 Entrants (33-AZ)Jennifer Engels Bukllhead City 49-64 $175.00

Veronica Poore Avondale 49-64 175.00Amanda Pulley Phoenix 49-64 175.00Lynn Shoemaker Phoenix 49-64 150.00Amy Wilcom-Knowlton Queen Creek 65-96 150.00Angela Brown Tucson 97-128 125.00Edwidge Cavana Tucson 97-128 125.00Ashea Erdahl Phoenix 97-128 125.00Tammy Hathcock Chandler 97-128 125.00Cathy Kelley Gilbert 97-128 125.00Ebony Kelly Phoenix 97-128 125.00Becky Onnembo Mesa 97-128 125.00

8-Ball Men’s Senior Singles 283 Entrants (23-AZ)Ed Scott Anthem 5-6 $1,100.00Pat Dicker Phoenix 33-48 200.00Burt Balancad Glendale 49-64 150.00Robert Briggson Mesa 49-64 150.00Larry Tung Tucson 49-64 150.00Richard Rodriguez Yuma 65-96 125.00Donnie Westbrooks Tucson 65-96 125.00Larry Worden Casa Grande 65-96 125.00

8-Ball Women’s Master Singles 26 Entrants (1-AZ)Susan Williams Chandler 5-6 $400.00

8-Ball Women’s Advanced Singles 39 Entrants (4-AZ)Millie Miller Glendale 5-6 $500.00Janine Robinson Bullhead City 13-16 150.00

8-Ball Open Scotch Doubles 383 Entrants (17-AZ)Renteria/Store Mesa 1st $3,200.00Paradowski/Schmitt Tucson 2nd 2,300.00Stuckart/Erdahl Sun City 5-6 1,100.00Hamman/Elliott Marana 33-48 200.00Parker/Carroll Cave Creek 33-48 200.00Poore/Poore Avondale 33-48 200.00Whitten/Rogers Phoenix 65-96 125.00

8-Ball Master Scotch Doubles 71 Entrants (3-AZ)Williams M./Williams S. Chandler 9-12 $300.00Kane/Miller Glendale 17-24 150.00

U. S. Open One Pocket Championship 64 Entrants (2-AZ)Bernie Pettipiece Gilbert 13-16 $450.00

35th BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships

Results

2011 Lucasi Hybrid Cues ACS Nationals Results

Men’s 9-Ball Singles9th Robert Berry (Mesa, AZ) $200

Women’s 9-Ball Singles4th Leandrea Gaff (Glendale, AZ) $300

Men’s Open 8-Ball Singles7th Steven Stowers (Mesa, AZ) $500 7th Robert Perry (Mesa, AZ) $50013th Brian Wolfe (Bullhead City, AZ) $200

Women’s Open 8-Ball Singles3rd Labernalene Store (Mesa, AZ) $700 + Trophy7th Jodi Hirning (Glendale, AZ) $1509th Teresa Eibner (Peoria, AZ) $100

Women’s Open 8-Ball Singles – 2nd Chance Division4th Micheele Gonzalez (Peoria, AZ) $100

Men’s Standard 8-Ball Singles9th Adam Wilson (Prescott Valley, AZ) $150

Women’s Standard 8-Ball Singles5th Nichole Wilson (Prescott Valley, AZ) $150

Women’s Standard 8-Ball Singles – 2nd Chance Division8th Amber West (Phoenix, AZ) $75

Men’s Senior 8-Ball Singles2nd Victor Tyynismaa (Lake Havasu, AZ) $800 + Trophy7th David Stowers (Apache Junction, AZ) $250

Open Scotch Doubles1st Labernalene Store/ Steven Stowers (AZ) $1,100 + Trophies17th Leandrea Gaff/ David Stowers (AZ) $100

Men’s Open 8-Ball Teams – 2nd Chance Division1st AZ Shockers (AZ) $3006th Deli Sammiches (AZ) $75

Women’s Open 8-Ball Teams – 2nd Chance Division1st Deli Avengers (AZ) $3004th Bullshooters Pounders (AZ) $100 5th P.F. Changs Warriors (AZ) $75

Men’s Standard 8-Ball Teams2nd O’Leary’s (AZ) $1,000 + Trophies

Men’s Standard 8-Ball Teams – 2nd Chance Division1st Shooting Jacks (AZ) $300

Women’s Open 9-Ball Teams2nd Deli Ninealaters (AZ) $800 + Trophies 3rd P.F. Changs Warriors (AZ) $500 + Trophies

Men’s Open 9-Ball Teams4th AZ Shockers II (AZ) $575

7th Annual ACS National Artistic Pool Championship2nd George Hamilton (Glendale, AZ) $180 + Plaque

We would like to congratulate everyone who played in Vegas.


Arizona Pool LeagueLeague name: AriZona Pool LeaguesWhere: Statewide Contact: Michael Kerin Phone: 480-217-2358 Email: [email protected]: www.AZPL.net

ACS – American Cue Sports——————————————————League Name: Sharks LeagueWhere: Phoenix Contact: Lee White Phone: 602-908-1503

League Name: Prescott Billiards AssociationCity: Prescott & Surrounding Areas, ArizonaContact: Lynda NiichelNumber: 928-848-1807

League Name: Kingman Pool PlayersCity: KingmanContact: Ronald MartinNumber: 928-530-0739

League Name: East Valley Legacy LeagueCity: PhoenixContact: Cathy KelleyNumber: 480-203-8640

Arizona League Information

League Name: TAP Pool LeagueWhere: Maricopa County Contact: Robert & Peggy Mallen Phone: (602) 268-6067

E-Mail: [email protected]

VNEA – Valley National 8-Ball League Association

League Name: Eagle VNEAWhere: Tucson Contact: Eric Allen Phone: (520) 748-2955

E-Mail: [email protected]

BCA – Billiard Congress of America

League Name: BULLSHOOTERS BCA 9 BALLCity/State: PHOENIX, AZ Contact 1: GIBO PACHECOHome #: 602-841-8272 Contact 2: CHARLES HEUN JRHome #: 602-246-0608 League Name: Scotch NinersCity/State: Phoenix, Az. Contact 1: ANJE ANDERSONHome #: 602-765-0073

League Name: EAST VALLEY LEGACY LEAGUECity/State: GILBERT, AZ Contact 1: Cathy KelleyWork #: 480-203-8640

League Name: Troy VendingWhere: Statewide Contact: Scott or Tobin Phone: (602) 265-0178

League Name: PARADISE POOL LEAGUECity/State: CHANDLER, AZ Contact: MATT SMITHLeague #: 480-759-0465

League Name: Charley’s Place ShootersCity/State: Glendale, AZ Contact 1: Betty BarberHome #: 602-843-3692

League Name: Arizona Hot ShotsWhere: Phoenix, AZ Contact: Larry Eans Phone: (602) 677-4220Website: www.azhotshotsonline.com

League Name: Prescott Billiards AssociationCity: Prescott & Surrounding Areas, ArizonaContact: Lynda NiichelNumber: 928-848-1807

League Name: Mohave Valley Pool LeagueCity: Bullhead CityContact: Ed SandovalNumber: 928-763-3788

League Name: League of ChampionsWhere: Maricopa County Contact: Frank Alvarez III Phone: (877) 788-7227

Website: www.UPAtour.com

League Name: Troy VendingWhere: Statewide Contact: Scott or Tobin Phone: (602) 265-0178

Website: www.TroyVending.com

League Name: Kingman Pool PlayersCity: KingmanContact: Ronald MartinNumber: 928-530-0739

League Name: East Valley Legacy LeagueCity: PhoenixContact: Cathy KelleyNumber: 480-203-8640

League Name: 8 Ball ShootersCity: PeoriaContact: Pat MartinNumber: 623-977-0976

League Name: Route 66 8-Ball LeagueCity: HolbrookContact: Anna BokkerNumber: 928-587-9327

League Name: Champions LeagueCity: PhoenixContact: Jerry StuckartNumber: 602-332-4499

League Name: Clicks In HouseCity: TucsonContact: Chris ChlupNumber: 520-245-9629

League Name: Wildcat Cue SportsCity: TucsonContact: Jack MurrayNumber: 520-404-5533

APA – American Pool Players Association

League Name: Tucson APAWhere: Tucson, Arizona Contact: Brandon Ferguson Phone: 520-615-9883 Fax: 520-529-8085 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

League Name: APA Phoenix - MetroWhere: Phoenix, Arizona Contact: Doug & Gina Nowlin Phone: (602) 920-9192 Website: phx.apaleagues.com

TIMEOUT LOUNGEN.E. CORNER OF SOUTHERN & MILL

480-968-6491

HAPPY HOUR MON.-FRI. 3pm TO 6PM

FREE POOL EVERYDAY 11am TO 2pmAll Day on Sunday

Add Time Out Lounge - Tempeto your Facebook for bonus specials

Daily Drink Specials Every DayFree Wi-Fi


Wednesday Division A1st Place – Bullshooters – Bad News Cues (240)2nd Place – Bullshooters – Bulldawgs (235)3rd Place – Kitty’s – Grinders (224)Top Shooters1st Place – Tyson Cole – Bad News Cues (60)2nd Place – Aaron Purdy – Grinders (55)3rd Place – Chris Shenker – Bulldawgs (49)Most Table Runs – Aaron Purdy Grinders (12)Most 5 & 0 Nights – Tyson Cole – Bad News Cues (5)Most 8-Ball Breaks – Tyson Cole & Ricky Jones tied (4)

Wednesday B Division1st Place – Bullshooters Off In The Corner (249)2nd Place – Enoch’s Amigos (216)3rd Place – Knobby’s Revenge (211)Top Shooters1st Place – Tom Leutz – Off In The Corner (58)2nd Place – Robert Harry – Goodfellas (57)3rd Place – TIENigel Petty – Revenge (52)Benny Garcia – Amigos (52)Most Table Runs – Tom Leutz (5) Off In The CornerMost 5 & 0 Nights – Tom Leutz (5) Off In The CornerMost 8 Ball Breaks – Scott Perry (5) Revenge

Wednesday Division C1st Place – Four Kings Lagers (234)2nd Place – The Snap Shooters (229)3rd Place – The Snap Payback (220)Top Shooters1st Place – Craig Pelleran – Horndoggies (55)2nd Place – JD Griffith – Payback (54)3rd Place – TIEDaniel Barraza – Lagers (50)Jonathan Bob – Shooters (50)Manuel Bella – Payback (50)Most Table Runs – Karl Yanaga (6) ShootersMost 5 & 0 Nights – 3 Way Tie (3)Most 8 Ball Breaks – 4 Way Tie (2)

Arizona Hot Shots Wednesday Season Awards

To be added to this list, contact Mike Howerton - 480-251-3452

Carl Stewart (BCA certified) (520) 834-7665 [email protected]

Jerry Briesath (Master) Phoenix (623) 584-9221Joe Daguanno (BCA certified) Peoria (602) 628-5502 Dale Felber (BCA Certified) Scottsdale (480) 661-0521

Lenny Johnson (BCA Certified) Tucson (520) 591-7665Roger Long (BCA Advanced) Glendale (602) 320-9553

Bill MacKinnon (BCA Cert.) Tucson (520)790-9391 (520) 991-8036Joseph Ruggiero (BCA Certified & Referee) Peoria (623) 979-4532

Sean Shuster (BCA Certified) Chandler (602) 739-3424

Thomas Bingham (ACS certified-II) Mesa (480) 200-7105 David Keaggy (ACS certified-IV) Mesa (480) 980-6970 Roger Long (ACS Certified-III) Glendale (602) 320-9553

ACS Certified Levels: I - IV and Master

BCA Certified Levels: Certified, Advanced and Master

John Smith Phoenix (630) 386-5276

Qualified

Arizona Billiard Academy, LLC www.arizonabilliardacademy.com

Pool Instructor Directory


Something has been missing from league pool. That missing something is quite important, too.

When we think of league pool, we generally think of team competition. Team pool might differ from many other sports in the fact that there are only two players involved in every game − one from the “home” team, and one from the “visitors” team − but aside from that there should be few other differences; or at least that’s what one would think. Instead, when it comes to pool, the concept of performing as a team seems to get pushed aside in favor of pursuits for indi-vidual glories.

It hasn’t always been this way. In the beginning, pool teams were formed from people who became friends with other people who enjoyed playing pool against each other in their favorite local bar. Over time they developed a desire to test themselves against like-minded people outside their own realm, so they started issuing challenges to neighbor-ing bars to put together teams to see who had the best players. For the individual players, this process involved taking pride in being chosen as a member of a team, and also taking pride in representing the bar that the team played for. It also in-volved the owner taking pride in the team(s) that represented his or her establishment. Heck, sometimes the owners, them-selves, were even members of the teams. In other words, it all amounted to a total team effort.

As the number of team challenges increased, the need for organized leagues in-creased. Leagues then started cropping up in cities all across the country. Incentives grew for players as bar owners sought to attract their business by supply-ing them with team shirts and providing them with free drinks on league nights. League play seemed to be good for every-body involved, and over time, most leagues went from being small, localized organizations, to being affiliates of large, na-tional networks.

Then, as players be-came more competent and competitive, the team concept started to fade. League players started buying tables of their own so they could practice at home, rather than spending

time and money at the bar they repre-sented. Stronger players were recruited by captains of teams from other bars, thus breaking up long-standing rela-tionships with bar owners and friends. Even the weaker players began looking for greener pastures, going wherever they could get the best deal from the bar owner. After a while, so many players were changing locations so often that it became bad business for the bar owners to keep supplying their teams with shirts. It was at that point that genuine teamwork, a sense of belonging, and growth from within, all became things of the past.

If we look around for the best example of genuine teamwork, we might be surprised to find that it exists in that highly successful organization called, NASCAR. Within that well respected institute there may be star drivers, but every one of those drivers must race for a team that is made up of sponsors, owners, pit crews, me-chanics, and administrators. No one is ever disassociated from their team in NASCAR’s advertisements and promotions because no single person could ever be successful without all the rest of the team. It’s a total team effort that makes NASCAR work, and it works very well − especially when it comes to selling the sport to the gen-eral public. For proof of this, just look at NASCAR’s popularity. It’s colorful. It’s exciting. It’s entertaining. It’s mar-ketable. And it’s going to be around for a long time to come.

And it is after NASCAR’s model that one pool team − The AZB Boys out of Bull Shooters Billiards in Phoenix − has decided to pattern itself.

The AZB Boys formed in 2009 from a group of long-time player/friends who had the goal in mind to qualify their team for the BCAPL Nationals in Las Vegas. The group selected its particular name because one of its members is Mike Howerton, owner of AZBilliards.com, the world’s most popular billiards website. Forum users on AZBilliards commonly refer to Mike’s site as “AZB,” hence the name, AZB Boys. (Mike also recently re-acquired ownership of the Arizona Billiard and Dart News, which conve-niently fits the team’s name, as well.)

Playing in an in-house league at Stinger’s in Glendale, AZ for their first season together as AZB Boys, things didn’t quite work out for the team to be able to make it to the 2010 Nationals. But late in 2010, the team joined the Arizona Hot Shots, a Phoe-nix-based BCAPL sanctioned league, and at the same time acquired sponsor-ship from Mike Bates and Len Orlan-do, the owners of Bull Shooters − the largest, and arguably the best, pool and dart room in the southwest − and at that point, prospects for the AZB Boys

making it to the 2011 Nationals started looking very good..

After making a couple of player changes (moves that were initiated by the departing players), the AZB Boys wound up with its current roster of (listed in order of tenure): Roger Long (me), Trevor Long (my son), Mike Howerton, Randy Thomp-son, Chuck Parrill, Doc Rogers, and Bill McGavisk. This is a well seasoned group of players. The youngest on the team is Trevor, but still, his league experience dates back to 1990.

One of the main requirements to play on our team is an understand-ing that we are representatives for our sponsor(s) first and foremost, and that we play primarily to promote their business and to put their welfare ahead of our own personal concerns. And in return for that commitment, Bull Shooters has rewarded our team by providing us with beautiful (and expensive) team shirts to wear to all of the large tournaments that we compete in.

I can now happily report that the AZB Boys made a successful trip to the 2011 BCAPL Nationals in Las Vegas in May. We didn’t win the tournament, but we did finish in the top 20% of that 618-team field, which put us two rounds into the money and kept our team’s name and our spon-sor’s name circulating for quite a spell. (We had registered our team as “’Bull Shooter’s’ AZB Boys” in order to let the world know that we are proud to represent that fine establishment.) Furthermore, our team shirts garnered many compliments from other play-ers and gave us the opportunity to tell them about Bull Shooters and AZBil-liards.com. And that, to us and to our sponsors, spells success.

This article is not meant for the purpose of exalting the AZB Boys, although that may seem to be the case. The real purpose is to offer a couple examples of what can be done to

improve relationships between league teams and their sponsor-ing bars and pool rooms. This article is one of those exam-ples, as it provides another way for me to pay back my team’s sponsors. Now you may not be able to write articles for yourself, but there’s nothing wrong with encouraging your own league operators to send in reports and pictures from your local leagues’ events to what-ever billiard media you might have in your area so that they can publish them. And they will publish them, too. They love that sort of stuff!

If you’d like to see league play get back to where it used to be − to where it was meant to be − you have to re-turn to being the type of player you used to be. You have to be a team player. Going it alone doesn’t get the job done. It takes teamwork. So, support your home room, and your home room will support you. Support your league, and your league will support you. Sup-port your team, and your team will support you. But if you support only yourself, you will have only yourself for support.

See you in Vegas!

Roger Long

The AZB Boys Are Taking A Clue From NASCAR

The AzB Boys - Bill McGavisk, Trevor Long, Randy Thompson, Mike Howerton, Roger Long, Doc Rogers and Chuck Parrill


Groggy’s 6-19; This month, 15 strong teams converged on Groggy’s to test their skill and compete for $ 750.00 in prize money. Every team was ready and willing to make it a great Father’s Day weekend.

The hot seat match found Tony Yusik and Marci pitted against Eric and Rick. After a hotly contested match, Eric and Rick came away with the hot seat. At the same time Jeff and Todd worked their way through the loser’s bracket to face Tony and Marci for third place. In a come from behind victory, Jeff and Todd went on to face Eric and Rick for 1st place and Tony and Marci took 3rd place taking home $ 75.00.

In the final match Eric and Rick were not to be denied their 1st place finish. For their efforts Eric and Rick took home $ 590.00, while Jeff and Todd took home $ 185.00.

Once again Leon and his staff provided a great place to play, excellent food and outstanding service. I hope to see everyone there for next month’s tournament.

Eric & Rick win at Groggys

Eric & Rick


Jimbo’s Blind Draw Doubles event on May 28th drew 24 dart players in search of competi-tion, fun and a prize money.

The team of Kix & Ron took the hot-seat with a come-back 2-1 win over Pete & Eyvonne.

On the one loss side, Pete & Eyvonne ran into Alvi & Harry John. Alvi & Harry had lost to Kix & Ron in the third round, and were looking for a little payback in the fi-nals. The semi-final match went to a rub-ber match at 1-1, but Alvi & Harry won the deciding game for the 2-1 victory.

The payback that Alvi & Harry were looking for would have to wait on this night as Kix & Ron won the final match 2-0 to take home first place.

Dart News

Kix & Ron earn Jimbo’s Wins

Ron & Kix

Eyvonne & Pete


Wild West Shootout Results

Ladies Doubles 5011st- Sandy Szucs / Cris Froman $1802nd- Carol Bretz / Meggan Gray $903rd- Christy Sexton / Lori K $404th- Amanda Prestado / Karen Gamble $40

Sandy Szucs & Cris Froman Cris Froman

Ladies Singles Cricket1st- Cris Froman $1802nd- Sandy Szucs $903rd- Lea Rolland $404th- Sharon Weller $40

Mike Scarborough & JC Martinez

Men’s Doubles 5011st- JC Martinez / Mike Scarborough $3402nd- Mike Bates / Rich Finn $1703rd- Frankie / Budda $804th- Eric Barrow / Brad Halley $805th- Billy Power / David Strotman $406th- Steve Dorfman / Gregor C. $407th- John Grey / George $408th- Kixx Alcala / Bob Castillo $40

Mike Scarborough

Men’s Singles Cricket1st- Mike Scarbourough $3402nd- JC Martinez $1703rd- Bob Castillo $804th- Brad Halley $805th- Rick Breckenfezder $406th- Larry Colburn $407th- Chicago Bob (Bob Bretz) $408th- Ray Gerbert $40

Kix Alcala & Bobby Castillo

Men’s Doubles Cricket1st- Bobby Castillo / Kix Alcola $3302nd- Joe Heneghan / Alvin Martin $1603rd- JC Martinez / Mike Scarborough $804th- Frankie / Budda $805th- Bill Hilsenbeck / Bobby Brown $406th- Brad Halley / Eric Barrow $407th- Tim Sexton / Zack Kelciz $408th- Gregor Crikshank / Steve Dorfman $40

Kix Alcala, Cris Froman & Bobby Castillo

Mixed Triples 6011st- Kixx / Chris / Bob2nd- Dave F. / Andrea B. / Tracey H.3rd- Mike H. / Lea R. / Jason H.4th- Mike Brown / Larry C. / Jimmy N.5th- Joe H./ Kurt H. / Sharon W.6th- Eric / Brad / Alvanita7th- David K. / Zack K. / Madison K.8th- Mike S. / Christy S. / Rick B.

Ladies Doubles Cricket1st- Cris Froman / Sandy Szucs $1602nd- Alvanita Dnbore / Jamie Bates $803rd- Lea Rolland / Jackie Hilsenbeck $404th- Karen Gamble / Amanda Prectado $40

Sandy Szucs & Cris Froman Cris Froman

Ladies Singles 5011st- Cris Froman $1552nd- Alvinita Dnbore $803rd- Katie Lawien $404th- Kea Rolland $40

David Fatum

Men’s Singles 5011st- David Fatum $3102nd- Kix Alcala $1553rd- Ray Gerbert $754th- Joe Heneghan $755th- Bobby Brown $356th- Mike Scarborough $357th- Bobby Castillo $358th- JC Martinez $35


Weekly Dart TournamentsSundaysWanderin – 4149 E. McDowell Rd. – Phx – 602-275-1062 3:00 Blind Draw

MondaysDonna Jeans - 6676 W Bell Rd - 623-979-7036 8:00 Blind Draw

TuesdaysFriendly Irish Pub – 1423 S. Country Club Dr. – Mesa – 480-464-8030 7:00 Blind DrawHot Shots – 2929 N. 16th St. – Phoenix – 602-277-2188 8:00 Blind DrawJoe’s Grotto – 13825 N. 32nd St. – Phoenix – 602-992-1007 9:00 Medley

WednesdaysRJ’s - 3128 E. Cactus Rd - Phoenix - 602-494-5404 10pm 200%River City - 1107 E Bell Rd - Phoenix - 602-993-3317 7:30 Blind Draw 200%

ThursdaysJoe’s Grotto – 13825 N. 32nd St. – Phoenix – 602-992-1007 9:00 Blind Draw

FridaysBull Shooters – 3337 W. Peoria – Phoenix – 602-441-2447 8:00 Blind Draw 300%Garfield’s – 10123 Apache Trail – Apache Junction – 480-380-0558 7:00 Blind DrawBull Shooters – 3337 W. Peoria – Phoenix – 602-441-2447 8:00 Steel TipOx Sports Bar – 3209 E. Pinchot – Phoenix – 602-955-0943 8:00 Blind DrawToso’s – 2401 W. Union Hills – Phoenix – 602-896-8676 8:30 Blind DrawJimbos - 12224 n. 51st Ave - 602-298-1500 8:30 Blind Draw 300%Gino’s - 13623 N. 32st - 602-923-2500 10:00Blind Draw 200%

SaturdaysBig Daddys - 10618 N Cave Creek Rd - Phx - 602-861-1034 7:00 Blind Draw 200%Bull Shooters – 3337 W. Peoria – Phoenix – 602-441-2447 8:00 Blind Draw 300%Enoch’s Sports Lounge – 6750 W. Peoria – Peoria – 623-878-6296 9:00 Blind DrawGino’s - 13623 N. 32st - 602-923-2500 10:00Blind Draw 200%Kirk’s Corner – 10634 N. 51st Ave. – Glendale – 623-878-9874 8:00 Steel TipMy Ole Mans – 3515 W. Union Hills – Phoenix – 602-938-4735 3:30 Blind DrawOx Sports Bar – 3209 E. Pinchot – Phoenix – 602-955-0943 8:00 Blind DrawToso’s 2401 W. Union Hills – Phoenix – 602-547-2770 8:00 Blind Draw/Mixed

The OX Sports Bar held their monthly 5.0 & Under Dart Tournament on Saturday, May 28th.

The Hurricane Hotel [Brian M. & Russell] didn’t do much damage as they finished in 4th Place and collected $10. The Q’s [Quint & Little Quint] played well but ended up in 3rd Place with $40. The Bud Lighters [Angela & Brian S.] were caught walking down the street with a 12-pack of Bud Light instead of remaining focused on the match…they finished in a slurry 2nd Place and won $80. Don’t Tell Her Daddy [Keysha & Jason ] won the tournament and collected $130. Incidentally, Keysha’s daddy is Q who finished in 3rd Place…ya, I’m telling daddy!!

The next tournament will be on Saturday, June 25th. Signup is at 2p and the tournament will begin at 3p. Congratulations to our winners and we hope to see you at the end of the month!

Don’t Tell Her Daddy at the Ox

Keysha & Jason

“Baseball Fever. Catch it.” That was theme at this month’s Ladies Only Dart Tournament at the OX Sports Bar on Saturday, June 11th. All of the ladies wore a jersey or a cap representing their fa-vorite baseball team.

Brandy & Jamece finished 3rd in the “playoffs” and collected $30. In true baseball form, it was the Cardinals meet-ing the Rangers in the “World Series” showdown. Kristi & Dank represented the NL Cardinals while Suzy Q & Pat repre-sented the AL Rang-ers. And the World Series Champion-ship goes to Kristi & Dank as the NL beat the AL!! They won $100(000,000) and the Championship Rings are in the mail. Suzy Q & Pat collected $50 for their 2nd Place efforts. Con-gratulations to our winners, free entry in July’s tournament goes to Tasha & Brenna.

The tournament will be on Saturday, July 16 with 4p start. The theme will be a Hawaiian Luau so break out the Leis and bring a Hawaiian themed dish if you like, and we’ll see you in July! Aloha!

Cardinals over Rangers at Ox Ladies Event

Dank & Kristi

Suzy Q & Pat


By Mike Bates

Mike, what is your take on etiquette, seems some people have none and others too much?

Great question that I had visited years ago, but not lately. First we will visit too much, because I think I know what you are referring too.

Some players feel the need to walk back and tap fists after every shot. My problem, If I throw a 1 mark it wasn’t a good shot and I don’t expect you to give me five. In fact, it is quite the opposite.

Before the match one

fist pound or one hand shake works. I have some times done it four times before the start of one game. Hey, we play you guys, fist tap, you cork, fist tap, other guy corks, fist tap, game is set, one more fist tap. You think I am exaggerating, it has happened many times. In Masters, we shake hands before the match and after. A great shot gets rewarded, usually by your team-mates, no need for all eight guys to reward it, it’s masters, we are supposed to hit big shots. If my opponent hits a good shot and I am next, as he is walk-ing by, I say “nice hit” or “nice shot”. I am lining up for my shot and don’t need to fist tap, high five etc.

During tournaments it is fine to

say “good darts” or tap on a good shot, but it has gotten way out of hand.

Next is etiquette, which has totally been lost over the last few years.

Standing behind an opponent or teammake and making conversation while they are on the line is ridiculous and rude. At Bull Shooters and Jim-bo’s, you shouldn’t even be inside the tables standing while others are shoot-ing, but they do.

Some players during league get inside the tables and homestead and never leave the area. Also leave the lanes open between the tables so others can get to the throwing area.

And many throwers act like they are the only players in the building. These are the guys and gals with loud voices that continually talk and scream at the board when they miss. You seem to forget that two other matches are being played next to you.

Get a clue, zip it and stand back. Leave the entry ways open and we will have a lot more fun playing the sport that we all love.

These are my opinions and I could be wrong, but I doubt it.

Ask Mike

Fri 8 pm Sat 10 am Sat 11 am Sat 1:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm Sat 7 pm Sun 11 am Sun 11:30 am Sun 1 pm Sun 2 pmBLIND DRAW MENS LADIES MENS LADIES MIXED BLIND DRAW MENS LADIES MENS LADIES

DOUBLES DBLS DBLS SINGLES SINGLES TRIPLES DOUBLES DBLS DBLS SINGLES SINGLESEvent CHICAGO 501 501 CRKT CRKT 701 501 CRKT CRKT 501 501Entry Fee $10.00 $24.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $30.00 $10.00 $24.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00

***** ***** ***** *****1st $200.00 $300.00 $100.00 $300.00 $100.00 $240.00 45% $300.00 $100.00 $300.00 $100.002nd $100.00 $156.00 $50.00 $156.00 $50.00 $120.00 25% $156.00 $50.00 $156.00 $50.003rd $50.00 $76.00 $40.00 $78.00 $40.00 $60.00 10% $76.00 $40.00 $76.00 $40.004th $50.00 $76.00 $40.00 $78.00 $40.00 $60.00 10% $76.00 $40.00 $76.00 $40.005th-8th $25.00 $48.00 $35.00 $48.00 $35.00

each team each team each team each team each team each team each team90%

Total $500.00 $800.00 $230.00 $752.00 $230.00 $480.00 PAYBACK $800.00 $230.00 $748.00 $230.00

**** $2.00 SURCHARGE ADDED FOR ADO SINGLES EVENTS

*SMOKING WILL BE ALLOWED IN OUTDOORS DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY

RESERVATIONS 1-800-445-8667 LOCAL 520-721-5600

>>>>>> PLEASE RESERVE UNDER O.P.D.C. <<<<<< ** RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO JUNE 30, 2011 TO GUARANTEE RATES

DART SUPPLIES WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM "PJ'S HOUSE OF DARTS AND SUPPLIES'

*********Absolutely no outside alcohol will be allowed into the dart hall. ********

SINGLE OR DOUBLE

The SADA reserves the right to refuse participation to anyone for improper language, clothing or sportsmanship.

NOTE: SIGN-UPS CLOSE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO EVENT STARTING TIME

OLD PUEBLO DART CLASSIC JULY 15, 16, 17, 2011

29th ANNUAL SANCTIONING

PENDING TOURNAMENT LOGO

ADO

$63.00

HILTON TUCSON EAST 7600 EAST BROADWAY. TUCSON, ARIZONA 85710

ROOM RATES

DISCLAIMER - AMATEUR STATUS: The Host Association and/or the ADO assumes no responsibility for any adverse effects which Darts awards may have on the Amateur status of any Youth participant. Please check local regulation / restrictions.DARTS is an adult sport. It is dangerous for children to play without adult supervision.

Tournament Directors: Tom and Barbara Trimmer. Visit our web site at sadadarts.com for up-to-date info.


If the turnout for Bull Shooters’ “One Pocket Madness #2” was any indication, it looks like this new monthly tournament might be around to stay.

Because One Pocket tournaments take a good while to run their course, Bull Shooters’ TD Tres Kane limits his “Madness” fields to 16 players. The event in June came very close to this limit when 15 brave souls ventured from as far away as Yuma to compete.

With an impressive display of One Pocket firepower, Gus Briseno out-dueled Ray Robles in the final match to take first place. Robles wasn’t totally disappointed with second place, however, as he was able to turn in a fine perfor-mance against a very strong field and show the local pool community that he is one of its finest all-around players. Placing third was ever-scrappy Brett Huth, and in fourth was up-and-coming One Pocket star, Lenny Marshall.

Saturday, July 2nd is the date set for One Pocket Madness #3.

Briseno wins One Pocket Madness #2

Ray Robles, TD Tres Kane and Gus Briseno


Desert Classic Tour Points List

1. Pete Lhotka 4002. Bobby Emmons 3553. Mitch Ellerman 3204. George Teyechea 2955. Chuck Evans 2656. Bernie Pettipiece 2407. Bret Huth 2358. Dennis Orender 2259. Mike Sandoval 22510. Ken Gouso 21011. Jose Parica 20012. Tres Kane 19013. Babe Thompson 15014. Nick De Leon 14515. Jude Espinoza 12515. Scott Frost 12517. Ray Robles 12018. Ben Sutherland 10018. Matt Kwasny 10018. Ronn Rutan 10021. Terry Moser 9522. Art St. Germaine 9022. Mike Boyer 9024. Jerry Stuckart 8024. Chris Paradowski 8024. Gus Briseno 80

AWBT Points List

1 Rebecca Wagner 2002 Sara Miller 1603 Susan Williams 1254 Kristin Haney 1005 Justine Bishop 805 Edwidge Cavanna 807 Susan Wilbur 657 Sunny Griffin 659 Jessica Bunnell 509 Veronica Poore 509 Marcy Thomas 509 Nina Tagley 5013 Diana Clayton 4013 Pamela Fletcher 4013 Cecilia Villanueva 4013 Pamala Barbosa 4017 Billie Grace Carman 3017 Marney Teague 3017 Amy Encinias 3017 Sondra Friestad 3017 Lynda Niichel 3017 Carol Smith 3017 Jodie Villegas 3017 Pat Schultz 3025 Claudette Metz 2525 Jeri Engh 2525 Doreen Sunn 2525 Pearl Napa 25

The June event at Kittys was not a points event.


In 2007, I discovered the movie and the non-fiction book, The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne. If you’ve heard any-thing about it, then you know that it’s all about the Law of Attraction. Without giving away too much of the movie, the law of attraction is all about getting what you think about; using your thoughts and feel-ings to determine your destiny. Whatever you focus on will be attracted to you. Far fetched? Decide for yourself. But, you can’t deny that there’s much truth to this theory.

Without getting too heavy on this topic, let’s think about how this applies to pool. We may not realize it, but we often create our lives by focus-ing on what we don’t want. For instance, “I hope I don’t scratch,” “I don’t want to lose my next match,” “I’m not a bad player,” and “I hope I

don’t miss this shot.” These are all ways that we allow the things we don’t want to creep into our subconscious.

Instead, choose the exact spot where you want the cue ball end up and think, “I’ll make this shot and the cue ball will go there,” and visual-ize it happening. Say, “I will win my next match,” and believe it. Say, “I’m a spectacular pool player!” and be proud of it. Think, “make it, make it, make it,” with each warm up stroke and see the ball going into the pocket. Visualize everything that you want to happen, making the shot, beating your opponent, and winning the tournament. Attract the positive outcomes with your positive thoughts.

Obviously, I can’t guarantee that just by doing this you will win more tournaments. However, I do believe that by adjusting the way we phrase our thoughts, not only in pool but also in life, we can proactively attract the things we want, not what we don’t want. A quote by Henry

Ford: “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, either way, you’re right.”

Shifting the way we think and feel to the things that we want takes practice. It’s natural to want to complain about bad things that hap-pened, the bad rolls we got, the bad luck we had. But, if we can focus on the positive things, we create them for ourselves. Our destiny lies in the future, not in the past. If we constantly dwell on the negative things from our past, then we inevitably recreate them. Remove “I can’t and “I’m not” from your vocabulary.

Imagine yourself as a magnet that attracts things to you through the signals you emit, using your thoughts and feelings. Whether its money, relationships, health, or pool, be clear about what you want the ultimate outcome to be. Visualize it. Believe in it. And, make it happen for yourself. Focus on the things you want, not the things you don’t want.

If you have yet to see the movie, watch it or read the book with an open mind.

Visit PoolTipJar.com “random smatterings of pool thoughts, articles, & news”. Take polls, view article archives, and read tournament and training updates.

Samm Diep, “Cherry Bomb”House Pro at Rack ‘Em Bil-liards (Aurora, CO)Author of “You Might Be A D Player If… (101 Classic Moves That All Pool Players Can Ap-preciate)”Player Representative for CB Custom Cues, Tiger Products, PoolDawg, IB Cue Cases, PredatorSammsPocket.com (fun & unique products for pool players)

The Law of Attraction

By Samm Diep“Cherry Bomb” (DenverCherryBomb.com)


MONDAY 7:00 SKIP & JANS 7700 S PRIEST DR 480-598-8611 10-BALL D/E HANDICAPPED $10.00MONDAY 7PM MAIN STREET 1749 W MAIN ST 480-969-7898 9-BALL D/E 9’ TABLES - 9’S & UNDER $10.00MONDAY 7:30 SPIRITS 9303 APACHE, MESA 480-986-5572 OPEN CALL FOR DETAILS CALLTUESDAY 7PM KOLBY’S 1301 EAST UNIVERSITY DR. 480-829-7344 9-BALL 9’TBL WILD BALL $12.00TUESDAY 8PM BROOKSIDE II 15170 W BELL RD SURPRISE 623-556-1000 9-BALL D/E 200% RACE TO 2 $5.00TUESDAY 7:30 MVP SPORTS BAR 6001 N. 43RD AVE 602-973-2018 8-BALL D/E SIGN UP AT 7PM $5.00WEDNESDAY 8PM BROOKSIDE II 15170 W BELL RD SURPRISE 623-556-1000 8-BALL D/E 200% RACE TO 2 $5.00WEDNESDAY 7PM MAIN STREET 1749 W MAIN ST 480-969-7898 9-BALL D/E 9’ TABLES $10.00WEDNESDAY 8:00 THE CURVE 8455 W. PEORIA AVE PEORIA 623-878-4250 8-BALL D/E 200% RETURN $5.00FRIDAY 9:00PM HARRY’s LAST CALL 9521 N 7TH STREET 602-944-9944 8-BALL RACE TO 1 D/E $5.00SATURDAY 7:30 PM THE DELI 9635 W PEORIA AVE 623-979-5163 8-BALL D/E 200% PAY $5.00SATURDAY 1PM SPUD’S BAR & GRILL 3558 W. NORTHERN AVE 602-944-3992 OPEN 9BALL D/E 200% W/24 $5.00SATURDAY 3:30PM MVP SPORTS BAR 6001 N. 43RD AVE 602-973-2018 OPEN 8BALL D/E 200% $5.00SUNDAY 3 PM TOM RYANS 70 W. WARNER CHANDLER 480-792-1699 CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00SUNDAY 3PM MVP SPORTS BAR 6001 N. 43RD AVE 602-973-2018 8-BALL D/E SIGN UP AT 2PM $5.00SUNDAY 7PM MAIN STREET 1749 W MAIN ST 480-969-7898 9-BALL D/E 9’ TABLES $10.00SUNDAY 7:30 SPIRITS 9303 APACHE, MESA 480-986-5572 OPEN CALL FOR DETAILS CALLSUNDAY 7PM DAVES PLACE 2710 W BELL 602-866-9898 OPEN 8BALL D/E 200% $5.00SUNDAY 3PM EXIT-7 7941 W. GLENDALE AVE 623-939-6261 8-BALL RACE TO 2 D/E 200% $5.00SUNDAY 8 PM NEIGHBORS 7530 W. PEORIA AVE 623-878-4154 8-BALL D/E 200% W/8PLAYERS $5.00SUNDAY 1PM RIVER CITY 1107 E BELL RD 602-993-3317 10-BALL ‘WILD BALL’ D/E 150% $5.00

SUNDAY 2PM 5030 LOUNGE 5030 W. PEORIA AVE 623-939-3876 3-BALL (5 TOTAL SHOTS) $2.00

TUESDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 8-BALL 7’ TABLES SIDES $5.00THURSDAY 7:30 KOLBY’S 1301 EAST UNIVERSITY DR. 480-829-7344 9-BALL BARBOX $12.00FRIDAY 7:30 480 BAR 480 N ARIZONA AVE 480-899-2268 9-BALL D/E RACE TO 2 200% Payback $10.00

MONDAY 7PM RJ’S 3128 E CACTUS RD 602-4945404 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00MONDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX 200% Payback $5.00TUESDAY 7:30 LOFT AGAIN 15015 N. CAVE CREEK RD 602-482-3130 8-BALL 200% RACE TO 1 D/E $5.00TUESDAY 7:30 SPUD’S BAR & GRILL 3558 W. NORTHERN AVE 602-973-0011 9BALL D/E HDCP -2 $ ADDED $7.00TUESDAY 7:30 GROGGYS 2207 W MAIN ST MESA 480-969-7648 8-BALL D/E 150% $5.00WEDNESDAY 8PM RED ONION 15002 N. CAVE CREEK 602-867-9989 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00WEDNESDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL 9’ TABLES SIDES $5.00THURSDAY 8PM RIVER CITY 1107 E BELL RD 602-993-3317 8-BALL & 9-BALL D/E 150% $5.00THURSDAY 7PM CHANTILLY’S 717 W UNION HILLS DR 602-789-1417 8-BALL BARBOX D/E 200% $5.00 THURSDAY 7:30 LOFT AGAIN 15015 N. CAVE CREEK RD 602-482-3130 8-BALL 200% RACE TO 1 D/E $5.00FRIDAY 8PM RIVER CITY 1107 E BELL RD 602-993-3317 9-BALL D/E 150% HDCP -2 $5.00FRIDAY 7:30 PAPPY’S SPORTS BAR 11801 N. 19TH AVE 602-944-3992 8BALL D/E $$ ADDED $5.00FRIDAY 7:30 SKIP & JANS 7700 S PRIEST DR 480-598-8611 9-BALL 200% D/E $5.00SATURDAY 1PM 43RD AVE TAVERN 8945 N 43RD AVE 623-847-0335 9-BALL D/E 150% $5.00SATURDAY 7:30 PAPPY’S SPORTS BAR 11801 N. 19TH AVE 602-944-3992 9-BALL D/E $$ ADDED $5.00SATURDAY 8PM GREENWAY VILLAGE 3143 E. GREENWAY RD 602-971-5523 OPEN 8BALL D/E 200% $5.00SUNDAY 2:00 KOLBY’S 1301 EAST UNIVERSITY DR. 480-829-7344 9-BALL D/E HDP (-3) 9’ TBLS/SIDES $12.00SUNDAY 4:00 CHANTILLY’S 717 W UNION HILLS DR 602-789-1417 8-BALL BARBOX D/E 200% $5.00 SUNDAY 7PM DAVE’S PLACE 2710 W. BELL RD 602-866-9898 8-BALL D/E 200% $5.00SUNDAY 8PM RED ONION 15002 N. CAVE CREEK 602-867-9989 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00

MONDAY 7:00 RACEWAY BAR 49237 W PAPAGO ROAD 520-568-0808 8-BALL D/E CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00TUESDAY 7:00 RACEWAY BAR 49237 W PAPAGO ROAD 520-568-0808 9-BALL D/E CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00TUESDAY 7:30 STINGERS 43RD AVE & PEORIA 623-937-9645 9-BALL HDCP-2 D/E $10.00THURSDAY 8:00 THE NUGGET 4130 N 83RD AVE 623-873-1118 8-BALL RACE TO 1 150% PAYBACK $5.00THURSDAY 7:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX $5.00FRIDAY 7:00 CHARLEY’S PLACE 4324 W THUNDERBIRD 602-439-1668 8-BALL 200% PAY / RACE TO 2 D/E $5.00FRIDAY 7:00 RACEWAY BAR 49237 W PAPAGO ROAD 520-568-0808 8-BALL D/E CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00FRIDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 8-BALL BARBOX $5.00SATURDAY 7:00 CHARLEY’S PLACE 4324 W THUNDERBIRD 602-439-1668 8-BALL 200% PAYBACK $5.00SATURDAY 7:00 DIZZY’S 7051 NORTH 7TH ST 602-944-9699 8-Ball 200% PAYBACK $5.00SATURDAY 7:30 GROGGYS 2207 W MAIN ST MESA 480-969-7648 8-BALL D/E 150% $5.00SATURDAY 4:30 PM KIRK’S KORNER 10634 N. 51ST AVE 623-878-9874 8-BALL 150% PAY $1 SIDEPOT $5.00SATURDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00SATURDAY 8 PM NEIGHBORS 7530 W. PEORIA AVE 623-878-4154 8-BALL D/E 200% W/8PLAYERS $5.00

MONDAY 7:00 SKIP & JANS 7700 S PRIEST DR 480-598-8611 9-BALL 200% D/E $5.00TUESDAY 7:30 THE OX 3209 E. PINCHOT 602-955-0943 6 & UNDER 9BALL -2 D/E 200% $5.00THURSDAY 7:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX $5.00FRIDAY 7:30 480 LOUNGE 480 N ARIZONA AVE 480-899-2268 9-BALL D/E RACE TO 2 200% Payback $5.00SUNDAY 7:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 8-BALL BARBOX 200% 6’S & UNDER$5.00

SUNDAY 2:00 THE OX 3209 E. PINCHOT 602-955-0943 5 & UNDER 8BALL D/E $5.00

WEDNESDAY 7:00 RACEWAY BAR 49237 W PAPAGO ROAD 520-568-0808 8-BALL D/E 14 & UNDER $10.00FRIDAY 8:00 KIRK’S KORNER 10634 N. 51 ST AVE 623-878-9874 8-BALL D/E 150% $5.00SUNDAY 4:00 BULLSHOOTERS 3337 W PEORIA AVE 602-441-2447 9-BALL D/E SIDEPOTS $10.00

Weekly Tournament GuidePHOENIX AREA WEEKLY TOURNAMENT GUIDE

“BY RATING” and “DAY”PLAYERS WHEN? WHERE? PH# FORMAT FEE

To advertise your weekly tournament...call (480) 251-3452

OPEN

8 &Under

7 &Under

ScotchDoubles *Call us at 480-251-3452 to have your tournament added to the guide.

6 &Under

9 &Under

5 &Under

3-Ball


Monthly Tournament Guide

Weekly Tournament Guide Continued

Event Location Address Phone

Open 8-Ball Knobbys 10812 N Cave Creek Rd (602) 870-0273 July 8th

14 & Under Scotch Skip & Jans 7700 S Priest Dr (480) 598-8611 July 9th

Due to the player ratings being lowered by 1 - please confirm tournaments with establishments!

Monday 6pm Barefoot Bob’s Billiards 8367 E. Pecos Dr, Prescott Valley 928-759-9590 6 & Under 8-Ball Bar Box $5.00Tuesdays 7:00 Tony’s Place 8624 E. Valley Road, Prescott Valley 928-759-2990 6 & Under 8-Ball DE $5.00Tuesdays 7:00 Scores Sports Bar 1011 E. Commerce Drive, Prescott 928-778-2211 Open 8-Ball $5.00Wednesday 7pm Barefoot Bob’s Billiards 8367 E. Pecos Dr, Prescott Valley 928-759-9590 9-Ball 9’Tables (Green Fee) $5.00Wednesdays 7:00 Gurley Street Pub 801 E. Gurley Street, Prescott 928-778-2491 Open 8-Ball $5.00Fridays 7:00 JackAss Bar & Grill 8156 E. Valley Road, Prescott Valley 928-772-7777 Open 8-Ball Race to 2 DE $5.00Saturdays 7:00 Billy Jacks 2517 S. State Route 69, Humboldt 928-632-5808 Open 8-Ball $5.00Sunday 2pm Barefoot Bob’s Billiards 8367 E. Pecos Dr, Prescott Valley 928-759-9590 8-Ball 9’Tables (Green Fee) $5.00Sundays 2:00 Eagles Lodge 218 N. Cortez, Prescott 928-778-6688 7 & Under 8-Ball DE $5.00Sundays 2:00 Crazy Horse Saloon 904 S. Hwy 89, Chino Valley 928-636-4697 7 & Under 8-Ball $5.00

7’s & Under 9ball Kitty’s 2836 N 36th St (602) 957-9786 July 2nd

8 & Under 9-Ball Stingers 10222 N. 43rd Ave (623) 937-9645 July 16th

Preacher Ronns 1-Pocket Kolbys 1301 E University (480) 829-7344 July 30th

12 & Under Scotch Doubles The OX 3209 E. Pinchot (602) 955-0943 July 16th

10 & Under Scotch Doubles The OX 3209 E. Pinchot (602) 955-0943 July 9th

8 & Under 10-Ball Metro Sportz 10402 N. Black Canyon (602) 997-5717 July 23rd - 24th

Ladies 8-Ball Stingers 10222 N. 43rd Ave (623) 937-9645 July 23rd

1-Pocket Madness Bullshooters 3337 W Peoria Ave (602) 441-2447 July 2nd

15 & Under Scotch Groggys 2207 W Main St (480) 969-7648 July 2nd

15 & Under Scotch 9-Ball Kitty’s 2836 N 36th St (602) 957-9786 June 25th

8’s & Under 9ball Kitty’s 2836 N 36th St (602) 957-9786 July 4th

15 & Under Scotch 9-Ball Kitty’s 2836 N 36th St (602) 957-9786 July 30th

Preacher Ronns 1-Pocket Kolbys 1301 E University (480) 829-7344 June 25th

DCT 8-Ball Bullshooters 3337 W Peoria Ave (602) 441-2447 July 9th

Prescott Valley Weekly Tournaments


Maestro’s Pro ShopLocated inside Bull Shooters at 3337 W Peoria Ave., Phoenix

Arizona’s only full service billiard pro shop:

• Certified Instruction • • Cue Repairs •

• Custom Cue Work • • New & Used Cues •

• Tip Tool & Accessories •

Kamui Brown Tips @ $30 installedMakui Black Tips @ $35 installed

Moore Tips @ $25 installed

Hours vary - call to confirm availability,602-320-9553

Preacher Ronn (File Photo)

18 Players came out to Kolby’s Corner Pocket for the Preacher Ronn Invita-tional one pocket tourna-ment in Tempe. Some of the best players in the state were on hand to battle it out for the cash, even some play-ers from Tucson showed up to play. This handicapped tournament makes players of all levels be competitive and have a chance to win.

George Teyechea battled it out on the one loss side with Lenny Marshall while Bernie Pettipiece and Preacher Ronn Rutan battled for the hot seat. Lenny went on to beat George and to face Ronn who lost the hot seat match. A hill to hill battle all the way to the last ball between Rutan and Marshall ended with Rutan making a solid shot for the win and a ticket to the finals.

Ronn would have to beat Bernie twice to take it down. Ronn won the first set and both players agreed to split. Great tournament by these fierce grind-ers, come out and play with some of Arizona’s best at the next one pocket event on the last Saturday of every month at Kolby’s.

1st/2nd Split: Ronn Rutan and Bernie Pettipiece ($185 each)3rd: Lenny Marshall ($100)4th: George Teyechea ($50)

“Preacher Ronn” and Pettipiece Split at Kolbys

Bernie Pettipiece (File Photo)


Burt Balancad and Mark Osman

Another suc-cessful monthly tour-nament was played at Stingers on June 4th. 32 players came out to battle for a total prize purse of $1840.

Ken Gouso and Stacy All-sup walked away with $20 and 7/8th place. Timber and Jerry Stuckart walked away with $40 and 5/6th place.

As the tourna-ment progressed, Ben Southerland beat Pete Barrios 8-2, landing Pete in 4th place and $90.

The hot seat match was played by Burt Balancad and Mark Osman. The match first started going back and forth, then Mark took off and won the hot seat 7-4.

Burt then faced Ben on the one loss side and won 8-1, giving Ben 3rd place and sending him home with $210.

Burt then returned to face Mark again for 1st & 2nd place. Mark played very well and was able to come out victorious beating Burt 7-5 in the first match. Burt got 2nd place and $420 and Mark received $1000 for 1st place.

We would like to thank all the players who came out and supported the tournament. The next monthly tournament will be held on July 16th. Looking forward to another successful tournament!

Mark Osman undefeated at Stingers

Stingers and Walgreens, ROCK AGAINST CANCER benefit show was a huge hit. Four bands, two comedians, some willing Karaoke singers, and amazing raffle prizes proved to be a winning combination. Stingers, together with Walgreens, were able to raise a total of $2200.00 for two deserving fami-lies. But more than a great benefit, this was a heartwarming outreach in the support of two families who are battling cancer. When Steve Davis learned that two of his co-workers had family members battling cancer, he decided to contact Dale and Dana (owner of Stingers) to explain the situation and they decided to create the ROCK AGAINST CANCER benefit show.

Not only did the benefit show have bands like, Hellbilly Motorcade, Fatal Error, The Relics, and Drinking Water rocking the stage, there was also an “American Idol” style karaoke contest. Dana and two of her friends were the judges, and the winner was crowned “Stingers Idol”. Simon Romo and David Bianco kept the crowd laughing with some hilarious jokes. Thousands of dollars in raffle prizes were awarded as well as 200 Dia-mondback tickets, generously donated by New Exodus. Stingers would like to thank all the awesome dart and pool players that came out to support this event adding,” We have the best players in the valley.”

Stingers Rock Against Cancer

Dale takes his turn at Karaoke

More Photos from Stingers Rock Against Cancer


John Lodley & Mark Kosman were sitting pretty in the hot-seat at Kitty’s May Scotch Doubles event. They had just beaten the team of Rocky Morris & Mike Kurley and knew they had some time to wait for an opponent in the finals. While they were waiting, they might have wanted to keep an eye on the play of Johnny Garcia & Bob Jacobs.

Garcia & Jacobs had lost their second match of the tournament to Amado Martinez & Layton Thomas, but were powering their way through the one loss side with some amazing “come from behind” wins.

Comeback #1 saw Garcia & Jacobs recover from a 6-3 deficit to Martinez and Thomas on the one loss side to win four in a row and score the 7-6 win.

Next up for the comeback kids was Morris and Kurley and a quick 6-2 hole. No problem as Garcia & Jacobs won five straight games for the 7-6 victory.

In the first set of the finals, Lodley and Kosman came out a little slow and that was all the chance that Garcia & Jacobs needed. Johnny & Bob never trailed in the match and cruised to a 7-4 win.

Both teams were happy to have just gotten this far, and agreed to split first and second place prize money of $760.

John Lodley & Mark Kosman $380Johnny Garcia & Bob Jacobs $380Rocky Morris & Mike Kurley $130Amado Martinez & Layton Thomas $20

Bob Jacobs & Johnny Garcia

Four way split at Kitty’s Scotch Doubles

Mark Kosman, Kitty and John Lodley

On Saturday, June 11 the OX Sports Bar held their monthly 10 & Under pool tournament. 12 teams formed up to compete for the more than $600 in prize money & side pots.

Finishing in 3rd Place and collecting a total of $100 with side pots were Ebony & Tony.

On the Hot Seat were Jesse & Ron and they played Jesse & Kyle. Jesse & Kyle won the first set handily 5 – 1.

At this point the two teams decided to split the 1st & 2nd cash prize to-taling $320. Jesse & Ron, due to inheriting the Hot Seat, also took the 1st Place side pot of an additional $220.

The next tournament will be on Saturday, July 16th. Signups begin at 12p with a 1p start. Congratulations to our winners and we’ll see you in July.

Jesse & Ron / Kyle & Jesse

Ox 10 & Under Tournament Split


Skip & Jan’s has teamed up with well known local player Ray Robles to host a new Monday night open handicapped event on the 9 footers. The first of these events on June 6th saw Angel Paglia go undefeated for the win.

Paglia (a B player) faced off against Arizona’s premier tourney streamer Lenny Marshall (B player) for the hot seat, which she won.

Meanwhile, two C players (George Stone and Charles Cottrell) were matching up on the one loss side. Stone would be the better in that match but he would then lose to Marshall in the semi-final match.

The finals was a rematch between Angel and Lenny, with Angel repeating her earlier win for first place.

This is a new weekly event on the schedule and players are urged to get out and support this event.

Angel Paglia $90Lenny Marshall $45George Stone $20Charles Cottrell $10

Paglia kicks off Skip & Jan’s Monday Open

Angel Paglia

Eleven teams braved the ever increasing temperatures to show their skills at the monthly 15 & under scotch doubles tournament. The teams were vying for $ 890.00 in prize money.

The hot seat match went hill/hill between Jimmy Brewer & Mike LaLumiere against Harold Lyons & Laura Boothroyd. After many tense moments, Jimmy & Mike won the hot seat. At the same time Bill Vanderwyst & Kevin Arco won the opportunity to play Harold & Laura.

It was an exciting match between Harold & Laura versus Bill & Kevin, but in the end Harold and Laura came away with 3rd place and $ 55.00.

Bill & Kevin were faced with an up-hill battle against Jimmy & Mike. After a rather slow start, the match heated up and things got interesting. In the end, Bill & Kevin won the first match and all parties decided to split the pot. Each team went home with $ 400.00 for their efforts.

As always, Skip & Jan’s provided a great place to play, great food and excellent service. I hope to see all of you there next month.

Skip & Jan’s Scotch Doubles Split

Jimmy Brewer, Jenelle Hodgkins, Mike LaLumiere, Bill Vanderwyst and Kevin Arco

july 2011 az billiard & dart news

Documents

open scotch doubles

bernie store

acs open scotch doubles

bca open scotch doubles

womens open

mens open singles

open ladies event

open division events