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$10,000 GUARANTEED ADDEDNovember 18th -- 23rd, 2008

www.vikingcue.com

SCA-A E D I T I O N

Southern Classic Amateur-Advanced Info Each Eevent Will Have A Player Auction At 7-8pm

Events Played On - 9’ Brunswick Gold Crown IV TablesViking Tour Card Required For Participation

Table, Reg. Fees of $20 included in entry fee $45 Discount to 9-Ball event if you play 1 other SCA-A Event

$10,000 GUARANTEED ADDEDNovember 18th -- 23rd, 2008

presented by

Southern ClassicAmateur-Advanved

“No Pro’s Allowed”

Mr Cues II3541 Chamblee-Tucker

Atlanta, Georgia770-454-7665

Event ScheduleNov 18-23Tuesday Night6-Ball Event

$1,000 AddedRegistration 6-7pm

Auction 7-8pmPlay Times 8pm-2amCont. Wed 7pm-Finals

••• Wednesday Night1-Pocket Event$1,000 Added

Registration 6-7pmAuction 7-8pm

Play Times 8pm-2amCont. Thurs 7pm-Finals

•••Thursday Night

8-Ball Event$2,000 Added


Play Times 8pm-2amCont. Friday 7pm-Finals

•••Friday Night9-Ball Event


Auction 7-8pmPlay Times 8pm-3amCont. Sat Noon-3am

Cont. Sun Noon-Finals

www.viking9balltour.com

TO WIN !IT’S YOUR TURN

The Open Division

Tony Crosby came from a second-round defeat to battle through and win the finals of the KF Cues Open 9-Ball Tour at the weekend. As Crosby was battling throught the one loss side John Demet was making his way to the finals with some impressive wins over Adam Wheeler 9-7, Jason Richko 9-6, Mark Wathen 9-8 this would set up a hot seat match with Top Ladies Touring professional player Tracie Hines. Hines had battled her way to the final with wins over Stephanie Mitchel 9-3, Bob Eaton 9-8, Josh Degler 9-5 and Jose Del Rio. The final would see Demet take the hot seat with a very hard fought 9-6 win. Crosby who dropped a 2nd round match to Josh Degler would make his way to the final with wins over Bobby Livrago 9-4, Bob Eaton 9-3, Julio Aquino 9-7, Jason Richko 9-3, Jose Del Rio 9-7, Tony Ruberto 9-2 and Tracie Hines 9-2. The final would see Crosby grind out an impressive 9-3 win to take down the $1000 Added event. Taz Naravane would finish Top Junior player with play off win over Bryce Lepak.

The Amateur Division

Jose Ybarra would claim his first KF Amateur tour title with a undefeated run through a strong 32 man field.Ybarra mad his way through to the final with wins over Hank Samuels 7-6, Johnny Demet 7-4, Jesse Langston 7-4, and Mike Rodriguez 7-4. In the finals he would meet Orlando pool room owner Ted Lepak who made his way with some very hard fought wins over Stephanie Mitchell 7-6, Richard (Turtle) Knight 7-6, Brett Hawes 7-6 and Louie ( The Spoiler) Smith 7-5. Ybarra would take the hot seat match beating Lepak 7-3.Josh Degler who dropped a 1st round match to Richard (Turtle) Knight 7-5 would then go onto win 8 straight wins over Stephanie Mitchell 7-4, Johnny Demet 7-4, Jim Oddy 7-4, Bryan Davidson 7-3, Jose Delrio 7-3, Mike Rodriquez 7-3, Louie ( The Spoiler) Smith 7-3 he would then go onto to beat Ted Lepak Hill Hill to get himself in the final.Jose Yabarra would finally halt his run on cliam his first KF event with a comfortable 9-4 win.Taz Naravane Would finish top junior player for this event.

Thanks To Strokers Pool room for hosting the event and our Title Sponsors KF Cues. We would also like to recognize our latest sponsors OzoneBilliards.com, SImmonis cloth and Master Chalk. Visit www.kfcuetour.com to see our sponsors and upcoming events.

Crosby & Ybarra Take 2nd KF Cue tour stop

1st Tony Crosby $6502nd Johnny Demet $4003rd Tracie Hines $2504th Tony Ruberto $1505/6th Jose DelRio $1005/6th Mark Wathen $1007/8th Brett Hawes $757/8th Jason Richko $75

1st Jose Ybarra $5002nd Josh Degler $3503rd Ted Lepha $2004th Louie Smith $1455/6th Jesse Langston $755/6th Mike Rodriguez $757/8th Jason Richko $607/8th Jose DelRio $60

Lessons From Tony Crosby

Tony has been teaching people to play billiards for as long as he can remember. Everybody who has participated in one of his lessons has been satisfied with their improvement.

“The most enjoyable thing about teaching people is seeing them improve and the pleasure they get from it. “ said Tony. Tony has many people come to him for lessons - from beginners to Pro’s. Some of the more recent top pro players include Ladies’ number 3 ranked player Monica Webb, Ladies’ number 7 ranked Helena Thornfelt, and Richey Orem, who just won the Reno Open Championships. These are just some of Tony’s satisfied students.

For further information on taking a lesson from Tony you can contact him at:

727-488-0536

www.PoolSniper.com

Testimonials -

"It's amazing how fast Tony targeted and corrected my weaknesses, and what was missing in my game." - Helena Thornfeldt U.S. Open Champion

"The absolute best lesson I have ever re-ceived. I knew there was something missing in my technique that had made my game pla-teau. Tony gave me what I needed to con-tinue improving in my quest for #1." - Monica Webb # 3 on the Women's Pro Tour

Nov. 8-9 Start Time =1pm$3,000 ADDED - AMATEuR ONLY

Double Elim • Race to 7W/7L on 9’ tables

RANDOLPH’S BILLIARDS16 2nd St NW • Hickory, NC • 828-326-7005

Dec. 6-7 Start Time =1pm$2,000 ADDED - OPEN EVENT

Double Elim • Race to 9W/7L on 9' tables

Dec. 7TH Start Time =1pm $1,000 ADDED - AMATEuR ONLY


DIAMOND BILLIARDS1242 SW Pine Island Rd • Cape Coral, FL • 239-573-7665

Dec. 13-14 Start Time =1pm$2,500 ADDED - AMATEuR ONLY

Double Elim • Race to 9W/7L on 7’ tables

BREAKERS BILLIARDS5000 Clinton Hwy • Knoxville, TN • 865-688-6475

Dec. 20-21 Start Time =1pm$2,000 ADDED - OPEN EVENT


Dec. 21ST Start Time =1pm $500 ADDED - AMATEuR ONLY


CLuB QuINCY - Birmingham Race Course1000 John Rogers Dr • Birmingham, AL • 205-838-7446

visit: www.viking9balltour.com for more infoSouthern Classic Amateur-Advanced Info

Each Eevent Will Have A Player Auction At 7-8pmEvents Played On - 9’ Brunswick Gold Crown IV Tables

Viking Tour Card Required For Participation Table, Reg. Fees of $20 included in entry fee

$45 Discount to 9-Ball event if you play 1 other SCA-A Event



$10,000 ADDED



Nov 18-23Tues - Nov 18

6-Ball - $35 Entry


Race to 7W/7LPlay Times 8pm-2amCont. Wed 7pm-Finals

Wed. - Nov 191-Pocket - $35 Entry


Race to 2W/2LPlay Times 8pm-2am

Cont. Thurs 7pm-Finals

Thurs - Nov 208-Ball - $45 Entry


Race to 5W/4LPlay Times 8pm-2am

Cont. Friday 7pm-Finals

Friday - Nov 219-Ball - $65 Entry*


Race to 7W/7LPlay Times 8pm-3amCont. Sat Noon-3am


The 2008-2009 Pechauer All American Tour Returns for its 4th YearThe American CueSports Alliance (ACS) is pleased to announce the fourth annual installment of the All American Tour. ACS will again be teaming up with sponsors Pechauer Custom Cues, Championship Billiard Fabric and Nick Varner Signature Cases (in addition to new partner oZone Billiards!) to product the Tour. With fifty (50) stops nationwide to be conducted between October 2008 and June 2009, the Pechauer All American Tour is one of largest in the nation.All events are open to any amateur player (all paying the same entry fee) cying for $500-$1,500 added prize fund events, with the highest-placed ACS member receiving an extra perk of claiming a free singles entry to the ACS Nationals in Las Vegas, May 31-June 6, 2009

For more details on each event, visit www.americancuesports.org or call ACS at 1-888-662-1705

OPEN TO ANY AMATEUR PLAYER. MEMBERSHIP TO ACS IS NOT REQUIRED. THE HIGHEST PLACING ACS MEMBER IN EACH EVENT RECEIVES A PAID ENTRY INTO THE 2009 ACS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LAS VEGAS, MAY 31-JUNE 6 !

(If you are not currently an ACS member, you can join prior to start of tournament for $25.00)

Date Location City State Added $ Entry Game Contact

October 24 Fort Crook Billiards Omaha NE $300 $40 9-Ball 402-291-7665 October 25 Sandite Billiards & Grill Sand Springs OK $500 $30 8-Ball 918-245-2859 October 25 Fort Crook Billiards Omaha NE $300 $40 8-Ball (Open) 402-291-7665 October 25 Fort Crook Billiards Omaha NE $300 $30 8-Ball (Women) 402-291-7665 October 26 Fort Crook Billiards Omaha NE $300 $30 8-Ball (Scotch) 402-291-7665 October 25 Leisure Time Billiards East Moline IL $500 $30 8-Ball 309-752-9559 October 25-26 Finish Line Food & Fun Chenoa IL $500 $30 8-Ball 309-261-2256 November 1 Legends Sports Bar Clinton IA $500 $30 8-Ball 563-321-8435 November 8 Rudy’s Place Aurora IL $500 $30 8-Ball 630-898-7769 November 8 Miller Time Billiards Davenport IA $500 $30 9-Ball 563-359-7225 November 8-9 Brickhouse Decatur IL $500 $35 9-Ball 217-429-4500 November 15-16 Q’s Sports Bar & Girl Port Charlotte FL $1,000 $40 9-Ball 941-585-9600 November 22 Billiards on Main Galesburg IL $500 $30 8-Ball 309-342-7665 November 29-30 Match-ups Ft. Collins CO $1,000 $25 8-Ball 970-482-2337 November 29 Hammerheads Dubuque IA $500 $30 8-Ball 563-583-9809

View the All American Tour Schedule Below.

ACS Presents The Pechauer All American Tour Results from Hammerheads Pool Bar

The second stop of the 50-stop 2008/2009 Pechauer All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) was hosted at Hammerheads Pool Bar in Dundee, IL, on Saturday, October 4. The $500 added event showcased 28 players in a double-elimination 8-ball format on 7-foot bar boxes. Scott Cohen (Schaumberg, IL) vanquished all on this day, including an A-side bracket finals win over tough Tommy Hernandez (Glendale Heights, IL) 5-3. Earlier in the A-bracket semis, Cohen knocked off Ike Runnels (Hopkins Park, IL) 5-3, as Tommy Hernandez was besting Henry Brodt (Glenview, IL) 5-2. In the B-side round of eight, Eddie Baldera (Palatine, IL) eliminated Gill Hernandez (Mt. Prospect, IL) 5-1, while Duane Tuula (Rockford, IL) ended Kassandra Werner’s (Glendale Heights, IL) run at 7th place, 5-2. In the B-side quarterfinals Baldera ousted Brodt 5-4, and Runnels swept out Tuula 5-0 – both losers tying for 5th place. The B-side semifinals featured Runnels knocking out Baldera at 4th place – 5-2; and Runnels then taking a place in the tourney finals by turning out Tommy Hernandez in the B-side finals – 5-4. In the tourney finals, Runnells had to beat the undefeated Scott Cohen twice, but Scott took the efficient route of clipping Runnells 5-4 in the first set for the title! By virtue of Scott Cohen being the highest-finishing ACS member in the event, he qualified for a free 9-Ball singles entry into the 2009 ACS Nationals in Las Vegas – courtesy of the ACS. The ACS wishes to thank sponsors J. Pechauer Custom Cues, Championship Billiard Fabric, Nick Varner Signature Cases and oZone Billiards for their support in donating “Value-In-Kind” product for this and all stops on the Pechauer All American Tour. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2008/2009 All American Tour by contacting the ACS. The Tour moves to Illinois this Saturday, October 11 for a $500 added 8-Ball stop at Dave’s Good Times in West Peoria, IL (contact Dave Miller at 309-673-5507). Further information, entry details and schedules for the 2008/2009 Pechauer All American Tour are available atwww.americancuesports.org.

Final Results: 1st Scott Cohen (Schaumberg, IL) $339 + Free Singles entry to ACS Nationals 2nd Ike Runnels (Hopkins Park, IL) $228 3rd Tommy Hernandez (Glendale Heights, IL) $156 4th Eddie Baldera (Palatine, IL) $120 5-6th Duane Tuula (Rockford, IL) $96 Henry Brodt (Glenview, IL) 7-8th Kassandra Werner (Glendale Heights, IL) $84 Gill Hernandez (Mt. Prospect, IL)

ACS Presents The Pechauer All AmericanTour Results from Smokies The first stop of the 50-stop 2008/2009 Pechauer All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) was hosted at Smokies in Virginia Beach, VA, on Saturday, October 4. The $500 added event featured a double-elimination 8-ball for-mat on 7-foot bar boxes. Dave Perry (Virginia Beach, VA) took an undefeated route to the finals. In the A-side finals, Perry sweated out a 5-4 win over Dave Wallace (Portsmouth, VA). Earlier in the A-bracket semis, Perry eclipsed Harry Kernodle (Norfolk, VA) 5-3, while Wallace overwhelmed Bill Mason (Virginia Beach, VA) 5-1. In the B-side quarterfinals Joe Hughes ousted Harry Kernodle 5-2, while Bill Mason ended Michael Ewing’s (Virginia Beach, VA) run at 5th place, 5-3. In the B-side semifinals Bill Mason put up the good fight, but was ousted at 4th place by Joe Hughes, 5-4. The B-side finals showcased Dave Wallace eliminating Joe Hughes in 3rd place by a 5-3 margin. Dave Wallace needed to take two sets for the title from the undefeated Dave Perry, but Perry wisely ended the tournament by the closest of margins – 5-4 – in the first set for the crown! By virtue of Dave Perry being the highest-finishing ACS member in the event, he qualified for a free 9-Ball singles entry into the 2009 ACS Nationals in Las Vegas – courtesy of the ACS. The ACS wishes to thank sponsors J. Pechauer Custom Cues, Championship Billiard Fabric, Nick Varner Signature Cases and oZone Billiards for their support in donating “Value-In-Kind” product for this and all stops on the Pechauer All American Tour. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2008/2009 All American Tour by contacting the ACS. The Tour moves to Illinois this Saturday, October 11 for a $500 added 8-Ball stop at Dave’s Good Times in West Peoria, IL (contact Dave Miller at 309-673-5507). Further information, entry details and schedules for the 2008/2009 Pechauer All American Tour are available at www.americancuesports.org.

Final Results:1st: dave Perry $400 + ACS Nationals Entry2nd: Dave Wallace $2253rd: Joe Hughes $1404th: Bill Mason $1005/6: Michael Ewing / Harry Kenodle #30

$50 Entry Fee (Inc. $20 for Table & Reg Fees)

Race to 9W/7L 7’ Tables

Double Elimination World Standardized Rules Amateurs Only Added Prize Money Guaranteed 2 Day Event - $20/$30 Viking Amateur Tour Card Fee Player Auction Starts Saturday Dec 13TH at 1pm

Pool League Members Receive a $10 Discount

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$2,500.00 Added“AMATEUR” 9-Ball Tournament

Starts Saturday • Dec 13th at 1pm

Ladies (Non-Professional) andJR Players (Age 17-under) get FREE Entry Fees & Tour Cardsat Viking Cue Amateur Events

5000 Clinton Highway • Knoxville, TN • 865-688-6475

Event Played On 7’ Tables

42 TV’s + Game RoomComplete Pro ShopOn-Site Cue Repair

Food & LiquorAvailable

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138 Players atLast Event

Friday Night Mini Tournament at 8pm - $30 EntrySaturday 9pm $200 Entry Winner-Take -All

About Viking CueIn the early 60’s Viking Cue Mfg., Inc. founder Gordon Hart began making two-piece pool cues in the basement of his poolroom in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Gordon traveled to various tournaments to sell his cues. In a short period of time, Viking cues became popular with many of the top players. Viking was incorporated in 1965. By the late 1960s, Gordon spent more time making cues, so he sold the poolroom and moved the cue business to its present location in Madison, Wisconsin. He expanded production capabilities and began selling cues throughout the United States and abroad.

Viking grew steadily through the 1970s and early 1980s. At that time, Gordon’s children, Robin, Barry and Darcy became involved with the business. Then in 1986 the major motion picture, The Color of Money, was released and created a boom in the billiard industry. Sales of Viking cues skyrocketed, and the company experienced phenomenal growth as a result.

As the 1980s came to a close, Gordon began updating machinery and investing in state-of-the-art equipment to ensure a quality product. Promotional efforts increased with an extensive advertising and public relations program coordinated by Gordon’s wife, Nancy, which helped make Viking a household name. Vikings efforts coupled with significant product quality enhancements, positioned the company as a leader in the billiard industry.

By the mid-1990s, Viking hired a full sales staff to handle the needs of their constantly growing list of distributors and dealers throughout the world. At the same time, Robin and Barry took over the day-to-day operations, and granddaughter Shawna became involved with the company. Nancy was very active in the Billiard Congress of America in the 1990’s, serving on its board of directors. Years earlier, she served on the board of the Billiard & Bowling Institute of America, and was their First Female President. In 1994, Gordon was honored with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cue Makers Association.

Viking is known for its generous support of various tournaments and organizations including Nationally televised events, the Viking Nine Ball Tour, Super Billiards Expo, VNEA, BCA League and National Wheelchair Poolplayer Association Inc.

In the 2000’s, Barry became active in the Billiard Congress of America, serving on its board of directors. Grandson Justin joined Viking to continue the tradition of the family business.

As one of the oldest manufacturers of cues in America, Viking has the strictest quality control in the industry. The continual upgrading of machinery and superior technology is what makes Viking the top cue manufacturer in the industry. Viking lives up to the expectations of the millions of current and future owners of the most critical tool for your game.

Viking Cues are proudly and exclusively made in the U.S.A.

INTERNATIONANAL

Despite all the efforts by the tournament directors and tour director, the 2009 pool tour season will not include the Paducah Amateur Tour (PAT) or the Springfield Amateur Tour (SAT). Due to a fire and a couple pool room cancellations, we were not able to secure enough host pool rooms for the PAT and SAT; however, the Gateway Amateur Tour is on track and recently held the first 2 events of the 2009 tour season.

With the current economic situation and other scheduled events in the area, the GAT had a small turnout for it’s first Qualifier for the season on October 11th at Baxter’s in Fairview Heights, Illinois. We drew a field of 16 players with the winner receiving (in addition to regular payout) a paid entry fee into the first Tour Stop of the season.

The first Tour Stop was held on October 18th at Riverbend Billiards in Alton, Illinois. There were a couple other popular tournaments in the area on the same day, but we were still able to attract 24 participants. We had several new players join the tour and many returning from last year’s roster with hopes to qualify for our Final Tour Championship scheduled for October 2009.

We offer two events per month, a Tour Qualifier and a Tour Stop. Our format is 8 ball, double elimination, and race to the handicaps. Handicaps are based on A, B+, B and C levels and start out at a race to 3 games and adjusts by 1 game increments based on the handicap levels competing. The Tour Qualifiers are a $20 entry fee and no tour membership is required, this is really an event to attract new players. Current tour members receive 10 points for participating in the Qualifiers. Tour membership is required to participate in the Tour Stops, which have the exact same format, but the entry fee is $40 per event. Tour members receive 20 points for participation and additional points for each match they win (A- 1 pt, B+- 2 pts, B- 3 pts & C- 4 pts). Players accumulate points to earn a Bonus Payout at the end of the season. Money accumulates from merchandise sales, raffles and the host poolrooms to be added to the Final Tour Championship (FTC) at the end of the season. The money collected after 12 months is split 20% to Bonus Points Payout and 80% to the FTC. We are projected to accumulate around $10,000 throughout the entire tour season. To qualify to participate in the FTC, players must compete in a minimum of 8 of the 12 Tour Stops, and no minimum points are required, only the participation.

A couple unique items are going to be available this year for raffles. Tickets will be sold during the tour season and the winners will be drawn at the FTC. There are a limited number of tickets, when we’re out, we’re out! Tickets will be $10.00 each and these will be 2 separate raffles. More details about each raffle coming soon.

1) Complete Cue Repair Station and Hightower jump/break cue. Winner will receive Complete Cue Repair Station and 2nd place will receive a custom jump/break cue by Hightower Custom Cues. 2) Weekend Getaway in Las Vegas. Winner will receive 3 days & 2 nights in Las Vegas with hotel accommodations for 2 and 25% of the raffle proceeds.

Zim’s Rack APT 2009 Season Kicks Off

Qualifier1st- Brian Plog (B+)2nd- Michael Zimmerman (B+)3rd- Terry Strader (B)4th- Andrew Edwards (B)

Tour Stop1st- Jimmy Eberhart (A)2nd- John Bissell (B+)3rd- Tommy Ada (B)4th- Jon Williams (A)5th/6th- Andy Hauschild (A) & PJ Hoffman (A)

October’s Results:

www.ZimsRack.com

Join the KF Cues 9-Ball Tour

Everyone is welcome to join a KF Cues 9-Ball Tour event - pros and amateurs alike. Top level amateurs are handicapped in the double-elimination events.

If you have any questions or want to join, please contact: Tony Crosby / Natalie Crosby • 727-488-0536 • [email protected] • www.kfcuetour.com

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10/25/08 - 10/26/08 Strokers Billiards

30901 US Hwy 19 Palm Harbor, Florida

727-786-6683

11/29/08 - 11/30/08 Capone’s

10463 County Line Rd Springhill, Fl.

352-688-9965

12/13/08 - 12/14/08 Hammerheads

1916 US-19 Holiday, FL 34691

727-939-9494

1/17/09 - 1/18/09 Big O’s Billiards

11780 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 961-2446

2/21/09 - 2/22/09 Strokers Billiards II

11236 W Hillsborough Ave Tampa, FL 33635

813-814-2277

3/14/09 - 3/15/09 Art of Billiards

4251 SW 13th Street Gainesville, FL 32608

352-225-3535

4/11/09 - 4/12/09 Capone’s

10463 County Line Rd Springhill, Fl.

352-688-9965

5/2/09 - 5/3/09 Hammerheads

1916 US-19 Holiday, FL 34691

727-939-9494

5/30/09 - 5/31/09 BankShot Billiards

11000 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32246

904-998-2100

6/13/09 - 6/14/09 Strokers Billiards

30901 US Hwy 19 Palm Harbor, Florida

727-786-6683

KF Cues 9-Ball Tour Schedule$1,000 Added

Open 9-Ball$65 Entry Fee $20 Green Fee/

Registration Fee IncludedRace to 9W/9L

Double EliminationAnyone Can PlayWinner BreaksRack Your Own

Standardized World Rules

$600 AddedAmateur 9-Ball$50 Entry Fee $20 Green Fee/

Registration Fee IncludedRace to 7W/5L

Double EliminationTop Level Amateurs Will Be Handicapped

Winner BreaksRack Your Own

Standardized World Rules

Stop playing with that stick AND learn the truth about your balls

Did you know when you are making that all important break the cue ball is traveling from 0 to 20 mph (Avg.) in a fraction of a second causing an impact temperature of up to 482 degrees F. I bet you didn’t know your break was that strong. I just have to say that is pretty impressive big boy. That massive strength you put into your break overtime leaves burn spots on the balls causing them not to fit into the rack as tight as they should. Maybe the next time you are having a difficult time getting that tight rack try switching out your balls.

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Double Hill Billiards Club in Hixson, TN hosted the $2,500 added Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour the weekend of October 4th & 5th, 2008. This weekends events were played on the fifteen 8 foot tables all freshly covered with Simonis 860 cloth. The events paid out $4540 in prize money to the participants.

The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tours $2000 Added main event quickly became the Landon and Pendley show as these two young men worked their way to the finals defeating some tough players along the way. Landon Landon made a come back in the finals and double dipped Marcus Pendley to take the first place prize money. Everyone in attendance, as well viewing the matches during the live streaming provided by Cue Sports Video, saw some exciting action as Landon and Pendley played. It’s always a pleasure to have these young players at the Viking Cue Tours events. They both exhibit such wonderful sportmanship and demeanor.

Landon began his race to first place by defeating Charlie Conway 9-2; Jeff Tabet 9-6; Robert Frost 9-6; before he faced Pendley for the first time. Pendley defeated Landon 9-8 sending Landon to the one loss side. Once on the left side of the chart, Landon defeated Jonathon Tedder 9-7; and Wade Aycock in the semi finals 9-3 and proceeded to double dip Pendley 9-7 in set #1 and 9-6 in set #2.

Marcus Pendley worked his way undefeated thru the top half of the brackett until he ran into Shuffett for the second time in the finals. Pendley began by defeating Mike Laney 9-8; Jamey Hickman 9-5; Charlie Pierro 9-1; Landon 9-8; Wade Aycock 9-2; and placing 2nd after his defeat by Landon in the finals.

The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour Payouts:

1st - $1200 Landon 2nd - $720 Marcus Pendley 3rd - $520 Wade Aycock 4th - $300 Jonathon Tedder 5th/6th - $200 each Robert Frost / Jeff Tabet 7th/8th - $100 each George Payne / Joe Powell

The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tours $500 added Sunday tournament was won by Jason Stemen who defeated Joe Powell in the 1st set of the finals.

The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tours Payouts:

1st - $500 Jason Stemen 2nd - $210 Joe Powell 3rd - $100 Mike Janis

The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tours Mini Tournament with a format of race to 9 single elmination was won by KC Donahey.

The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour would like to thank Double Hill Billiards for hosting this event. Double Hill Billiards provides an excellent atmosphere with tables that are kept in prestigious condition, a full bar and restaurant that caters to all ages. So, if you get to the Chattanooga (Hixson), Tennessee area, make sure to drop in.

The Viking Tour added: This is Landons first win on any organized tour and we are very happy to be able to provide events that allow opportunities for junior players to excel in our sport. We are very proud of Landon for his accomplishments in cuesports and extremely happy that he took his first tour win with the Viking Tour. Over the past 14 years of the Viking Tour, only one other junior player has won a Viking Tour Open or Amateur event and that was the 2nd place finishes brother, Adam Pendley, who won an open event at Randolph’s Billiards in Hickory, NC.

Jason Stemen1st Place, Terrie Janis & Joe Powell 2nd

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Ask your questions at: MxMBilliards.com/forums and Bridgett will get back to you with an answer as soon as she can.

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Bridgett assures us that she would use this hand held bridge.Now where do the batteries go?

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Shooters has 20 pool tables and is host to a variety of weekly, independent, and tour tournaments in addition to APA pool league.

Tables

With 10 Diamond ProAm 7’ “bar boxes”, 3 Diamond ProAm 9’ with tight pockets, 5 AMF 9’ tables, 1 Gold Crown IV 9’, and 1 Diamond Professional 9’, you’re sure to find a table that you’ll like and complements your playing ability.

Quality equipment is important to the staff at Shooters and as such every table is brushed and cleaned nightly and the cloth is replaced as wear and tear dictates.

Each Diamond ProAm table has a matching Diamond box light for perfect lighting without distracting shadows.

All tables are covered with Simonis 760 “Tournament Blue” cloth. Additionally, each table has its own bridge and marker beads and the walls have over 70 well-maintained “house cues”. Table rates are $4.00/hour/person except for a select few 9’ tables which are $5.00/hour/person.

Pool League

As host to over 30 APA league teams, Shooters is the largest APA pool room in the triad area. Both 8 and 9 ball divisions are played here. League nights are currently Monday, Thursday, and Sunday with Monday and Sunday now doing “double jeopardy”. Many of the local and regional APA events are hosted here atShooters. The league players really appreciate the fine equipment.

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BEBOB PublishingGreat Books, Videos, DVD’s, & More for Pool Players

Bebob Publishing was founded in 1992 by Bob Henning to create and distribute advanced training resources and other interesting books and videos to competitive pool players.

Since then, the company has displayed at countless tournaments and built a distinguished roster of satisfied and loyal customers. The name Bebob has become synonymous with pool information that makes a difference.

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How it Works

AcCueShot ™ is a small electronic device that is placed on the far rail of the billiards table. On the front of the AcCueShot ™ device is an illuminated target bar for the player to aim at. On the face of theAccCue-Shot ™ device are three indicators: left arrow, center bulls eye and a right arrow. The player stands at the opposite side of the table and then aims and shoots the cue ball at the ™ target bar. Utilizing its infrared optics and microprocessor, AcCueShot ™ calculates where the cue ball hits the rail with respect to the target bar and illuminates the appropriate indicator; left arrow if left of the target, right arrow if right of the target and bulls eye if on the target. In addition, AcCueShot ™ has a built in speaker that will emit a unique sequence of tones for each condition (left, right and bulls eye hits).

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i n s t r u c t i o n a n d d i a g r a m s on the topics of: Pattern Play Shot-Safety Cluster Work Strategy Last PocketSafety Play Blitzkrieg Play Overweight Cue Ball The BreakAnd much, much more!Over 460 illustrations to help bring the instruction to life. If you play bar table rules eight ball, this book is an absolute must read.

We Offer Quality Pool Cue Accessories

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Willard’s Cue Tip Shaper Meets Needto Re-shape Cue Tips Willard’s Cue Products is famous for its Cue Tip Shaper. Here’s why: Over time, a cue tip can flatten with use. When the tip is improperly shaped, the angle at which the ball leaves the tip will no longer be true and your aim will be adversely affected.

The human eye cannot see the precise curvature of the cue tip that is necessary for accurate shots. Willard’s dual-featured cue tip shaper provides both the carbide grit shaping device and a precision gauge in a single convenient tool for correctly-shaped tips every time!

A properly-shaped cue tip gives you the precisely-curved striking surface necessary to hit the ball accurately for each shot.

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ACS Presents The Pechauer All American Tour Results from Dave’s Good Times The third stop of the 50-stop 2008/2009 Pechauer All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS ) was hosted at Dave’s Good Times in West Peoria, IL, on Saturday, October 11. The $500 added event featured twenty-eight players in a double-elimination 8-ball format on 7-foot bar boxes. Josh Johnson (Bettendorf, IA) marched undefeated to the finals. In the A-side finals, Johnson managed Brad Ogborn (Pekin, IL) well by a 7-3 margin. Earlier in the A-bracket semis, Johnson turned back Jamey Bowman (E. Moline, IL) 7-4, while Ogborn clipped Buford Pusser (Pekin, IL) 7-6. In the B-side quarterfinals Brad Ogborn – saddled with an early-round loss – eliminated Jamey Bowman at 5th place 7-6, while Buford Pusser tied with Bowman, courtesy of a 7-5 decision at the hands of Rich Bideaux (Moline, IL). In the B-side semifinals Ogborn took another victim by ousting Bideaux at 4th place by a slim 7-6 margin. Ogborn continued his recovery in the one-loss side by clipping John Pekora (Springfield, IL) in the B-side finals 7-5. Momentum for Brad Ogborn ceased in the tourney finals, as Josh Johnson put the clamps down in one set, to claim the title by a 7-3 margin!

By virtue of Josh Johnson being the highest-finishing ACS member in the event, he qualified for a free 9-Ball singles entry into the 2009 ACS Nationals in Las Vegas – courtesy of the ACS . The ACS wishes to thank sponsors J. Pechauer Custom Cues, Championship Billiard Fabric, Nick Varner Signature Cases and oZone Billiards for their support in donating “Value-In-Kind” product for this and all stops on the Pechauer All American Tour. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2008/2009 All American Tour by contacting the ACS .

The Tour features seven events at four different locations during the weekend of October 24-26:

1). $1,200-added Open 9-Ball and Men’s, Women’s, Scotch Doubles 8-Ball at Fort Crook Billiards in Bellevue, NE (contact Dot Cyr at 402-592-1555); 2). $500-added Open 8-Ball at Sandite Billiards in Sand Springs, OK (contact Cindy Smith at 918-245-2859); 3). $500-added Handicapped 8-Ball at Leisure Time Billiards in E. Moline, IL (contact Dwaine Bowman at 309-752-9559); and 4). $500-added Open 8-Ball at Finish Line Food & Fun in Chenoa, IL (contact Chris Wilder at 309-261-2256). Further information, entry details and schedules for the 2008/2009 Pechauer All American Tour are available at www.americancuesports.org.

Final Results:

1st Josh Johnson (Bettendorf, IA) $500 + $360 Side Pot + Free Singles entry to ACS Natls

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About usFounded in December 1994, Magoo’s has been Tulsa’s favorite entertainment destination for over a decade. Located in the heart of Tulsa, the Fontana shopping center at 51st and Memorial, Magoo’s welcomes thousands of customers and players every week to eat, drink, and play. With over 30 billiards tables, Magoo’s has entertainment options for everyone. A well-stocked bar and full-service kitchen provide your favorite drinks and great food; sit down and enjoy or have it served while you play! Our facility has hosted events from corporate functions to weekly pool parties to national billiards tournaments, and continues to provide Tulsa with the best equipment, best service, and a clean, safe environment for adults.

Magoo’s Restaurant & Billiards5002 South Memorial Drive

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CUE CUBE CORPORATION Manufacurer and Distributor of Quality Billiard Accessories

WHO WE ARE

Like many tip tools and cue accessories, the Cue Cube was made by someone who wanted a tool for themselves. Others in their local poolroom wanted one and it turned into a business. In 1982 the “company” was purchased and at the suggestion of some pro players the curvature and grit roughness were modified, though the cube shape and metal base were retained. The Cue Cube Corporation, maker of the “Original Cue Cube” is celebrating its 26th year as one of the premier manufacturers of billiard cue shaping devices in the United States. In fact the trademarked names “Cue Cube” and “Shaft Slicker” are so prevalent throughout the billiard world that, like Scotch brand cellophane tape, or Kleenex tissue, users of tip shapers or maintenance tools tend to refer to all of them as Cue Cubes or Shaft Slickers. The Cue Cube has become one of the most successful and widely-recognized products in the billiard world. Cue Cube Corporation currently distributes its products to countries around the globe. The Shaft Slicker, a treated leather/nylon item for shaft maintenance, was put into production and marketed in the mid-80s and in 1993 the two items were packaged together for the first time as the “Pool Cue Maintenance Kit”. Later developments adapted the Cue Cube for attachment on a key chain plus at least six different colors are now available for the cube bodies. In addition the labels, traditionally silver, have now included a gold edition and a patriotic red, white and blue model. This small “started-in-a-garage” company from Milwaukee, like the little engine that could, is still going strong, with steadily increasing sales year by year. Cue Cube is very proud to have competed successfully in a market with a lot of import competition. They are proud to stamp “MADE IN U.S.A.” on their every product. Thanks to Bruce Venzke and Tom Shaw. The above was excerpted from their articles in Pool and Billiard Magazine. (12-02 & 1-04)

SHAFT SLICKER Shaft Slicker is made of soft high quality genuine leather on one side and a cleaning pad on the other side. The gentle, not abrasive cleaning side removes the dirt and oils that accumulate on the cue from repeated use. After cleaning, the specially treated soft natural leather smoothes the shaft for a perfect stroke

CUE CUBE CORPORATION Manufacurer and Distributor of Quality Billiard Accessories

CUE CUBE One side of this two-in-one tool shapes the cue tip to the proper radius, while the other scuffs the cue tip to hold chalk and prevent miscues. Made of solid metal with silicon carbide, this device lasts and lasts. This product is used by professional players. The Cue Cube has a successful track record because it works so well and is reasonably priced. Cue Cubes come in avariety of colors, fiishes, and packaging. Many leading cue manufacturers recommend the CUE CUBE and SHAFT SLICKER.

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DOES YOUR SHAFT

NEED BABYING?If so Babys Pro Shop is the place for you…..

It’s the only place to go if your shaft needs some special one on one extra attention. Don’t just trust your shaft to anyone.

About Mike (babyface) Gulyassy…..

Mike (baby face) Gulyassy originally from the Ohio area started playing pool at the young age of 14 with determination and practice Mike continued his career to become a professional player. Mike’s accomplishments include winning the Title of the BCA’s Amateur 8-Ball Championship, he played on the Masconi Cup team two years in a row (1995 &1996) and became the reigning Back-Pocket 9-Ball Champion in 1995. These are just a few of the long list of accomplishments in Mike Gulyassy vast career.

Mike has spent his life dedicated to the sport he loves so much and this dedications as well as years of playing experience has led him to be ranked as one of the leaders in cue making and repair industry. Mike owns Babys Pro Shop and is based out of Greenville, S.C. Babys Pro Shop specializes in custom cues and cue repairs. And with years of experience they know how to baby your cue and give you a strong, smooth shaft to help maintain your stroke.

So if your shaft needs some babying and you want your shaft to be treated special that means Babys Pro Shop is the only place to go. Babys knows how to treat your shaft with the care and attention it desires.

Now that we have babied your shaft and smoothed it out to perfection how do you plan on keeping the slick, smooth feeling you get every time you stroke your shaft? Because as any player will tell you, there is nothing like feeling a smooth, slick, straight shaft as it slides through your hand with every stroke you make. Let me suggest Gulyassys’ new shaft coating it will make playing with your shaft a whole new experience. Conatct Mike for more information.

Mike Gulyassys’ latest accomplishment is the design and development of “The ARSENAL” this is an all inclusive playing, jump/break cue with two different length jump handles that give you the option of a longer or shorter jump handle. So whether your just knocking balls around or going for the strong, hard break The ARSENAL has got you covered. The ARSENAL comes packaged in its own sleekly designed carrying case with a quick-release joint that makes changing which shaft or butt you want to play with as easy 1-2-3 .

The ARSENAL break shaft never needs a tip and we all know there is nothing like having a hard, strong tip that is going to last a lifetime. The ARSENAL playing shaft comes with one of the best tips on earth a Moori tip.

The ARSENAL is designed to make it possible for everyone from the novice to the pro player to have the equipment they need to be able to play, break and jump with the best of players.

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The Jump Buddy is a hand-supporting bridge. It will help you learn to make jump shots, masse’ shots, and support your hand bridging over other balls.

How It WorksThe Jump Buddy is a s turdy hand-bridge that provides a stable platform for this shot. It can be used as a training aid, or in regular play.

The Jump Buddy provides a stable platform for the bridge hand. It also fits easily over another ball, allowing the player to bring the hand closer to the cue ball. This improves the accuracy of the shot

Shots near the rails present additional challenges. If there is not room to use the standard tripod, one of the legs can be replaced with a short “rail leg.”

The Jump Buddy includes:

The 8-ball tripod with three removable legs, a single shorter rail leg, and the carrying pouch.

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That is the question for every player in the country, how tight do you like it when you are playing? Do you want to play on the table with the tightest pockets or do you prefer it looser? As we travel around the country and watch matches being played on differ-ent tables in different rooms, I have often wondered how tight does the player like it? Do you want your balls to fit just right in the pocket or do you need a little room to move around?

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Welcome Statement

Welcome to the Universal Pool League! Over the years of playing professional billiards tournaments around the world and watching closely how things are done, I thought there must be a better way!

The Universal Pool League is the answer! A place where average players can interact with the pros, get tips, lessons, chat, qualify for pro events, and get on the right track to being the best pool player you can be! Our board of top touring professionals has worked hard to come up with the best handicap system pool has ever seen!

Players are able to post scores online so they can see their handicap improve immediately! Teams are ranked by their margin of victory or number of balls made for the team. This helps eliminate sandbagging because every ball counts for the team! Players are encour-aged to get their handicap as high as possible to qualify for other events!

Sign up today and become part of the new wave in billiards and thank you for being a part of the Universal Pool League. Good luck this season! - Corey Deuel

Welcome To The Universal Pool League

Corey Deuel (born on November 20, 1977, in Santa Barbara, California) is an American pool player from West Jefferson, Ohio. Nicknamed “The Prince of Pool,” at the age of 14, Deuel began playing pool at Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, before taking to the road in his teen years. He is an accomplished tournament professional, hav-ing won the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship in 2001, as well as many other major titles.

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The Chameleon is the only product that adapts to rack all your favorite games including; 3 ball, 6 ball, 7 ball, 8 ball, 9 ball & 10 ball.

Unique tightening features for each game ensure a quality tight rack each and every time you use your Chameleon rack.

Classic top-loading design is simple to use and makes it easy to see the headstring maker spot on the table.

The Chameleon is incredibly easy to store. It hangs easily on a wall-mounted hook and fits in almost any slotted pool table.

The Chameleon will not damage the felt on your table or the surface of your balls.

The Turtle Tapper is proven to extend the life of your leather tips by providing a clean, effective scuff without eating away at the surface of the leather.

Each Turtle Tapper has a pre-formed nickel or dime radius that shapes & requires no skill at all to use.

The knurled surface of the Turtle Tapper acts as the tapping surface, and the weight and balance of the product does the work for you.

Made from high-quality steel and industrial grade diamond abrasive and built to last a lifetime.

The Turtle Tapper now features a tip guage to help guarantee a perfect shape for your tip and mea-sure the remaining tip height for timely replacement.

The product that started it all, now in its fourth generation, is no longer just a 3-in-1 tip tapper and scuffer, but now it also gauges tips for timely replace-ment! The Turtle Tapper offers either a nickel or a dime radius shaping/scuffing tool, a knurled head surface that acts as a tip tapper, and now a tip guage on the side of the head that determines tip shape and height for timely replacement

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Accu-Stats Video Productions signs on asa Sponsor of the Viking Cue 9 Ball Tour

Oc t ob e r 9 t h , 2008 – Accu - S t a t s V i d e o Productions is pleased to announce their involvement and participation as a sponsor of the Viking Tour, one of the leading North American 9 Ball Tours. Accu-Stats is a perfect fit as a sponsor, complementing the Viking Cue 9 Ball Tour’s passion and dedication to all levels of players. Accu-Stats of fers the best in Profess iona l Billiard videos, Uncut!!, and in their entirety, with Professional Players commentating on their fellow peers!!! They offer 9-Ball, Straight Pool, One Pocket, 3-Cushion Billiards, & 8-Ball matches. They also offer instructional videos by Buddy Hall, Grady Mathews, Bill Incardona, Jim Rempe, Mike Massey, and Pat Fleming. Accu-Stats has its new production studio in Parsippany, NJ at Comet Billiards, the “Home of the Accu-Stats Arena” ready to host your tournaments, challenge matches, and instructionals, for live internet feeds and DVD production.

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Today, Mark Cantrill AKA “T-Wheels” announced the next leg of the Legends and Champions Pool Tour. “The Legends and Champions Pool Tour is heading for the Mid West this time and we are all really looking forward to it, we have been wel-comed so far in Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oregon, Washington and Texas by all and believe that the Mid West leg will be just as enjoyable” said “T-Wheels”.

The stars of The legends and Champions Pool Tour are Johnny (The Scorpion) Archer and Earl (The Pearl) Strickland. Both Johnny and Earl perform a 3 hour+ exhibition together at each stop that include, Earl’s trick shot and stroke shot exhibition while telling stories from the road, Johnny Archer plays a mini challenge match (usually against the local house pro, League Champion or local hotshot). Raffle tickets are available for the chance to play on either team Archer or Team Strickland in a game of scotch doubles. 8 names are drawn for 4 racks. Obviously the evening of the exhibition ends with Johnny and Earl signing cues, Cue balls and taking pictures with the local pool and billiard enthusiasts. All in all a great night for pool fans of all ages.

Pool schools are also available usually the day after the exhibition and are limited to 12 students per class. These 12 students are then split into 2 groups of 6. 6 students go and work with Johnny Archer for 2 Hours and 6 Students work with Earl Strickland for 2 hours. After 2 hour the students switch and work for the final 2 hours with the other pro. These small groups make sure that each student gets the one on one time to learn from two of the greatest players who ever lived. The fee for the chance of a lifetime 4 hour class is only $200.00 per person. That’s $50.00 per hour and the way this leg of the tour is scheduled that means that there are only a maximum of 12 spots per stop available.

Monday November 10th = Private Exhibition

in Toledo, Ohio (already booked)

Tuesday November 11th = Detroit, Michigan =

Pool School 11.00am to 3.00pm at Rack & Roll (riverview)

Tuesday November 11th = Detroit, Michigan =

Exhibition 8.00pm at Rack & Roll (riverview)

Wednesday November 12th = Columbus, Ohio =

Exhibition 7.30pm at 8-Ball Billiards

Thursday November 13th = Columbus, Ohio =

Pool School 11.00am to 3.00pm at 8-Ball Billiards

Friday November 14th = Chicago, Illinois =

Pool School 3.00pm to 7.00pm at The Pyramid Club

Saturday November 15th = Sturtevant, Wisconsin =

Pool School 11.00am to 3.00pm at Boomer’s Billiards

Saturday November 15th = Sturtevant, Wisconsin =

Exhibition 7.30pm at Boomer’s Billiards

Sunday November 16th = Decatur, Illinois =

Exhibition 7.30pm at Starship Billiards

Monday November 17th = Decatur, Illinois =

Pool School 11.00am to 3.00pm at The Pyramid Club

Tuesday November 18th = Des Moines, Iowa =

Exhibition 7.30 at Big Dog Billiards

Wednesday November 19th = Des Moines, Iowa =

Pool School 11.00am to 3.00pm at Big Dog Billiards

Saturday November 22nd = Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Exhibition 7.30 at Jamaca joe’s

Sunday November 23rd = Oklahoma City, Oklahoma =

Pool School 11.00am to 3.00pm at Jamaca Joes.

If you are interested in attending one of the pool schools or just have questions please feel free to either call or email Mark Cantrill at [email protected] or call directly 480-612-7732.

Karen Corr and Julie Kelly were the final two players out of a field of 35 women at the JPNEWT event, October 11&12 at Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA. Owner Bob Maidhof added $2500 and raffled a DeCola cue. This event also carried a 2009 US Open qualifier spot, which was well earned by Pam Cimarelli (nee Treadway).

Co-sponsored by Sapphire Limousine and Yoder & Armstrong, the $2500-added event drew 35 of the area’s best 9-ball players to compete for the Pennsylvania State title and a chance to go to the 2009 US Open. The field included many top players, including Corr, Kelly, Pam Cimarelli (nee Treadway), Megan Minerich, Liz Taylor and Ming Ng.

Karen Corr started her tournament bid with a 7-2 victory over one of JPNEWT’s newest members, Karen Freire, then quickly got through the field with wins over Tina Meraglio 7-0, Ming Ng 7-4, and Liz Taylor 7-3. She then battled successfully against Kelly to earn the hot seat.

Kelly moved to the one-loss side to face Pam Cimarelli, who got out to a 3-1 lead before Kelly hit a great break and turned the tables to lead 6-3. Cimarelli won the next game, but Kelly ran out the next rack to return to the winners’ side for another chance at her friend, Karen Corr. Corr was ready for her, though, and while there was a lot of savvy play in the opening two games, Karen found her stroke and took the match 7-2. Congratulations to our new Queen of PA - Karen Corr, the Irish Invader!

Special thanks to Yoder & Armstrong for the program guides, Sapphire for the Limousines, J. Pechauer and Bob Maidhof for their continued support of women in billiards and Sure Shot Billiards, Coca Cola, Black Boar, Action Vending, Accounting Offices of Frank J. DiSantis & Company, Peter Burrows, John E. Mulloy, Jr., CPCU, Drexel Agency, Inc., Iwan Simonis,

Top Notch Roofing, Keane’s Oriental Rug Cleaning & Restoration Services, Landscaping Unlimited, Dave Gosselin, LUTCF (Dave Gosselin Agency, Nationwide Insurance), We Paint-You Smile, Hibachi Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, and Moe’s Tavern & Grill.

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payout below

1st $1000 Karen Corr

2nd $ 600 Julie Kelly

3rd $ 475 Pam Cimarelli

4th $ 350 Liz Taylor

5/6th $ 225 Linda Shea

My-Hanh Lac

7/8th $ 150 Brandi Brown

Ming NG

9-12th $ 75 Emily Duddy

Morgan Steinman

Corina Lawrence

Megan Minerich

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Toll Free: 800.397.0122

Viking Cue is one of the oldest manufacturers of pool cues in the USA, and has the strictest quality control in the billiard industry. Our 43 years experience, modern machine technology, and elite manufacturing process is what makes Viking the best pool cue manufacturer in the world. A Viking cue is the most critical tool for your game.

Viking Cues are proudly and exclusively made in the U.S.A.

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