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Nite HawkPortland, ORApril 11-13, 2008$1,500 addedThe forty-seventh stop of the 2007/2008 PechauerAll American Tour (produced by the AmericanCueSports Alliance - ACS) The event drew themaximum forty-eight players in a double-elimination9-ball format on 8-foot bar boxes. Former pro DanLouie (Seattle, WA) marched undefeated to the finals.In the A-side finals, Louie easily took down DamianRedman (Portland, OR) 9-3. Earlier in the A-bracketsemis, Louie overcame Bob Olson (Vancouver, WA)9-7, while Redman bested Bob Zack (Portland, OR)9-5. In the previous A-side round, Louie outpointedJesse Allred (Vancouver, WA) 9-3, Bob Olson clippedGlenn Atwell (Portland, OR) 9-8, Damian Redmaneased past Allen Hanson (Tacoma, WA) 9-4, whileBob Zack dominated Gary Crane (Portland, OR) 9-2.In the B-side “last 8” Allen Hanson eliminated GaryCrane at 7th place by a 9-2 margin, while Jesse Allredtied Crane via a 7-9 loss to Glenn Atwell. In thequarterfinals, Hanson and Atwell ended the runs ofBob Olson 9-8 and Bob Zack 9-6 respectively. Inthe B-side semis, Atwell stopped Hanson at 4th

place by a score of 9-7. The B-side finals featured Atwellfinishing off Redman at 3rd place 9-5. The tourney finalsfeatured undefeated Dan Louie versus Glenn Atwell in a

one-set, extended race-to-11, and Atwell continuedhis stellar play to claim the title over Louie 11-7!By virtue of Glen Atwell being the highest-finishing ACS member in the event, he qualifiedfor a free singles entry into the 2008 ACSNationals in Las Vegas - courtesy of the ACS.The ACS wishes to thank sponsors J. PechauerCustom Cues, Championship Billiard Fabric andNick Varner Signature Cases for their support indonating “Value-In-Kind” product for this and allstops on the Pechauer All American Tour.Sponsorship opportunities are still available forthe 2007/2008 All American Tour by contacting

the ACS.Further information, entry details and schedules forthe 2007/2008 Pechauer All American Tour areavailable at www.americancuesports.orgThe ACS is a non-profit, national organizationdedicated to heightening the interest and awarenessof cue sports through the support and sanctioningof organized competition throughout the UnitedStates.

Final Results:1st $1,325 Glenn Atwell (Portland, OR)

+ Free entry to 2008 ACS Nationals2nd $825 Dan Louie (Seattle, WA)3rd $500 Damian Redman (Portland, OR)4th $270 Allen Hanson (Tacoma, WA)5-6 $180 Bob Olson (Vancouver, WA)

Bob Zack (Portland, OR)7-8 $90 Gary Crane (Portland, OR)

Jesse Allred (Vancouver, WA)9-12 $50 Ken Dodd (Hillsboro, OR)

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from: Chris Rogers and Ford, Tournament DirectorsOn March 29th and 30th, the NWPA opened its 2008 season once again at“The Parlor Billiards and Spirits” inBellevue. There were thirty fiveplayers ready to try out a new season,and without last year’s dominatingKyoko Sone, who is now a full timeWPBA tour player, the field seemswide open.Every Friday night before atournament the draw is done, andthere is always more than a fewplayers, husbands, etc there topractice and watch the seeding. Soon Saturday it was interesting to hearover and over how amazing TheParlor is, especially their happy hourprices where a long list of food itemsrange from $1.99 to $3.99 and drinkspecials are too many to name. Moregood news is that starting in May,happy hour prices will be available all day every Sunday.Matches started Saturday morning on time, but with such tight competition,there were 16 players still alive when we broke for the day, so Sunday wasa busy, full day. The A side had Elizabeth Jensen losing 7-3 to Linda Carterand Cindy Sliva getting past Suzanne Osborne 7-4. From the B side, KimJones, who has moved to Atlanta (which won’t be for long if Ford and I getour way) but was conveniently in town, marched through a tough field bybeating Kit Dennis 7-4, Mary Hopkin 7-4, Elizabeth J. 7-3, Suzanne O. 7-4,and in a rematch with Cindy S. who put her on the B side late Saturday,won 7-3.The finals, as always was one race to 9, and Kim continued hot by stakinga 4-0 lead, but Linda is too much a pro to be flustered and came back to tieit 4-4. After Kim got the next one, they traded games until Kim lead 8-7.The previous three breaks, two by Linda and one by Kim, each had left thenine hanging in the far left pocket, and then made on an early combo, andwith Kim breaking on the hill, she left it in the same spot. However, thistime a stray ball crossed from the side and pocketed the nine, giving Kimthe match.Congrats to Kim for qualifying for the WPBA Great Lakes Classic later thisyear (thank you Parlor Billiards for buying the $500.00 WPBA entry), andto Linda for such a strong showing. We would also like to thank Linda fordonating another trip to the NWPA to help raise money to make our end ofthe season tournament at WPBA Qualifier (get your tickets; we will beraffling off the trip in October). We will be in Lynnwood at Uncle Jacks inJune. Please visit the website www.nwpatour.com to view the 2008tournament dates. We’ll see you then.

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island.Sunday the 27th, 12 players got together for the “Freeland Strokers Special”Nine Ball tournament. With a race to five, double elimination format, playgot under way at 10:00 AM. On the winners side Michael Dodd worked hismagic and beat Dexter Lewis to take on Ray Comacho. After going 4-3Michael finally took the match sending Ray to the losers bracket. Next upMichael faced Chuck Hassler. Though Chuck played strong in the first twogames, Michael proved to be a tough opponent sending Chuck to join Dexand Ray in the losers bracket. From the lower side of the winners bracketJustin Barnes was proving to be the other dominant player besting AaronKoontz-Dalton, then taking out Frank Rose and Kit Cristopherson to faceMichael for the playoff pole position. This was another tough match but

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strikes the cushion just before the ball,then the ball, and then back to the samecushion.At pool, tickies are most useful when youcan’t hit a shot directly but there are timeswhen you are better off going to the railfirst even though you can see the wholetarget ball.Shot A shows an example from nine ballwhere you will either win or get a goodsafety. You are blocked from hitting theone ball directly. If you had no way to hitthe one ball, you should just pocket thenine with the four-nine combo. In thisparticular situation, hit rail first and thenthe one ball. If you use running English(left in this case) and follow on the cueball, it will naturally return to the cushionand spin into the nine ball. With a littlepractice, you can control the speed andthe path of the one ball to get a safe if you

miss by driving the one ball towardsthe X. Most beginners will hit thisshot too hard.If you don’t use the running Englishand follow, the angle will be far lessconsistent. If you have to pull thecue ball away from the rail aftercontact, draw the cue ball, but you

better practice first as it’s hard to control. Ifthe nine were not hung in the pocket, a goodplay would be to use draw on the cue ball tokeep it from going forwards towards thepocket. Even more draw will bring the cueball back to stick on the five ball. Both of thesedraw strategies assume that the path for theone ball is clear to get to the other end of thetable.Shot B is a possible safe play. You have nogood shot on the two ball and would like tostick the cue ball on the far cushion whilebringing the two ball to the other end of thetable. You could play the shot with draw toget a stop or stun shot, or you could play withfollow and a full hit to make the cue ball bendback to the far cushion. Both of thosemethods require you to hit the object ballpretty hard, and it might come back to thatend of the table. Instead, play the cue ball tohit the end cushion first as close to the objectball as possible. With a little left English, thecue ball will hit the two ball nearly full andreturn to the cushion.This is a very important shot to know, andyou also have to be familiar with its variations.During practice vary the distance of the objectball from the cushion and the angle ofapproach of the cue ball. In the illustratedposition, see if you can walk the cue ball overbetween the two balls and the cushion at Y.You will need to adjust the angle, spin andspeed to accomplish this.Finally, work for a while on pocketing the twoball into pocket Z. Check out the spot youneedto hitt h e

rail while standing near the two —how close do you have to come onthe inbound path to hit it towards thepocket? Of course for somepositions it’s impossible, but againtry to learn the angles and spins thatwork for a particular distance of thetwo from the rail.


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ACS Midnight PhoenixBuzz Poleson won his first Sam’s Billiards Monthly Straight Pool tournamentin years Sunday, April 6th, beating Damian Rebman who won the Marchtournament. Buzz said that in the couple of weeks he had off for springbreak he played a lot of pool, which clearly brought him up a notch. He alsohad the rails on his home table redone by David Randell (Big Foot Billiards)and has found great joy in playing on what feels like a new table.Sixteen players participated in the April tournament, which featured at least7 runs of more than 20 balls. Damian took the high run honors again withexactly the same high run as in March—a run of 31.Bill Bradford beat DarinWalding for 3rd placeafter losing to Buzz.Buzz beat Sam Rabito,Akio Nakashima, andMichael Jensen in thefirst round to advance tofinals. Michael’s gamehas also improved substantially with the addition of a new 9-foot Brunswicktable to his household. Bill beat Justin Lilje, Norton Johnson, and newcomerRoger Scott to reach the finals. Damian beat David Yuen, Paul Lemar, andWill Ford in the first round. Darin beat Kevin Long, Mike Medlock, and HaroldDouglas on his path to the finals.The final results were as follows:1st $70 Buzz Poleson2nd $55 Damian Rebman3rd $40 Bill Bradford4th $20 Darin WaldingHigh Run: 31 - Damian RebmanThe next first-Sunday-of-the-month Straight Pool Tournament at Sam’sBilliards is May 4th. Registration for the monthly tournament is from 10 AMto 11 AM.

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1. What are the plans for theDesert Classic Tour this and nextyear and beyond?This year, our initial goal was to beable to do approximately 8successful tour stops throughoutthe state (mostly Tucson/Phoenixarea). We wanted to havesomething towards the end of theyear, right before Christmas, so wedecided to add achampionship tournament inDecember, with all of themembership money going tothat tourney. One importantthing to point out is this is anon profit tour in 2008.Jimmy and I are putting all ofthe money back into thetournaments, this includes,money from memberships,entry fees, etc...My initial goalwas to be able to match and/or top Chuck Bobbitt’s Desert DustOff, so that we could have two largeadded tourneys in Arizonathroughout the year. (He does morethan some people realize for AZ.Pool, and he is a big reason whythis tour got off the ground soquickly.) This means we needed togenerate over 5K in added moneyto the finale. We’ve already hit that.In the future, we would like to gathermore sponsorship $ and possiblymake each stop $1500 to $2000added, obviously with a much largeradded finale at the end of the year.Also, we plan on having possibly 9to 10 stops and one finale in thefuture. It would be nice to somedayhave a 25K added championshiptournament at the end of the year. Ithink that would really put Arizonaon the map for pool.

2. Now that you’ve had a coupleof stops, have you instituted anynew policies? Something thatmight include more players ormake the tour appealing to awider range of players fromoutside of the Arizona area?We have not really instituted anynew policies since the first stop.One thing we did modify at the first

stop was mock collars/turtle necksallowed and/or dress type shirts atthe events and no flip-flops.We also voted on money balls notcounting in bottom two cornerpockets on the break (for 9/10 ball),the vote to not allow them to countin the bottom two corners on thebreak was overwhelming.3. Who are your sponsors?We currently have 11sponsors:Chuck Bobbitt (Visual Impressions)is title sponsor/Al Terpstra LawOffices, Rick Schmitz (Rixx Pixx),Azpoolscene.com. az billiards infonewspaper, Nick Varner CustomCues/Cases, Dale Teague Customcues, Keith Nickerson CustomCues, Tiger Products, OnQcases,Jeff Pranke graphic design andleather wraps.

4. How many stops do you have?8 stops and one championshiptournament at end of the year, inDecember.5. Is there a year end tournamentplanned?Yes, already well over 5K addedguaranteed. We have 6 stops left,any membership moneyaccumulated or money earned

from raffles will go towards thisevent as well. This is a non profittour. Jimmy and I are throwingall of the money back into thistournament. The venue for theyear end tournament and thedate have yet to be determined.We are considering all ouroptions and will make anannouncement about the finalesometime later this summer.6. Have you started lookingtowards 2009 yet?

We’ve talked about it a little,Depending on how much successwe have this year, we will sit downand look at how we can improve itfor next year and beyond. This isthe first time we have taken on sucha huge task and we expect to makemistakes along the way. So longas we correct them and move on, Ithink each year will only be biggerand better. One thing we would liketo do next year is definitely add 1 or2 more tour stops. Being as we gotoff to a late start this year, we hadto limit it to 8.I would like to thank Dennis andJimmy for taking their time to talk tome and wish them the best withtheir tour. Hopefully OTBnTV will beable to come and film an event inthe near future.

by: Don “Cheese” AkerlowI had the pleasure of talking to Dennis Orender and Jimmy Mendoza, tour directors, about their plans for theDesert Classic Tour. Here is how it went.

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by: Don “Cheese” AkerlowTEMPE, ARIZONAThe long awaited Desert Shootout finally came. Itwas touch and go there for a while whether the eventwas going to happen but it did. The venue was movedto Kolby’s in Tempe, Arizona within the last few daysbefore the start of the tournament. Chuck Bobbit,tournament organizer, with the help of Jay Helfertand Bull, tournament directors, along with Jimmyand the staff at Kolby’s worked hard to make Kolby’sinto the tournament venue within a few days. Theyadded bleacher seating for the spectators andcomfortable seating for the players. All play was onGold Crowns for the field of 64 of the best players inthe country with notable names like Mika Immonen,Johnny Archer, Earl Strickland, John Schmidt, MikeDavis, Oscar Dominguez, Charley Bryant, EfrenReyes, Jose Parica, Corey Deuel, Gabe Owen, andTony Robles just to name a few.There were crowds of maybe 200+ people on Fridayand Saturday nights. The Phoenix pool communitywas should be commended for their support of this event. They were agreat crowd and showed their appreciation of the good shots that weremade.Oscar Dominguez was impressive as always. He deserves to be playingat a top level and yes, this gentleman can play the game. Archer meanwhileis returning to his old form of the 90’s where he won 11 player of the yearawards and he seems to be hungry again. When he gets into total focushe is hard to beat and I believe he is on a quest to make it number 12. MikeDavis is another that always finishes high in all of the big tournaments andwhen he gets into stroke he is hard to beat. Charlie “Hillbilly” Bryant is likea long distance runner that will wear you down along with his chess likemind to map out a table. He can play fast and better but also slow if heneeds to. Mika the only description for him is that he is a great pool playerand probably Archer’s strongest challenge. Mika Immonen probably hadone of the toughest draws of the tournament beating Efren 9-7, Earl 9-6,Parica 9-4, and going hill-hill with Robb Saez before beating him. Then

John Schmidt 9-6 before playing Archer for thepoint. Mika beat Johnny in a hill-hill match 9-8.Recap from the Quarterfinals:This was a 10-Ball Tournament. The quarterfinalmatch saw Charlie “Hillbilly” Bryant meet MikeDavis. Mike sent Hillbilly packing and went on toface Johnny Archer in the semifinal match. Archerstarted off to an early lead but Davis never gave upbut Archer proved too tough and Davis had to settlefor third.This set up the finals Johnny Archer would have tobeat Mika Immonen twice to take home the title andthe $12,500 first place prize money. Archerstruggled during the earlier rounds of thetournament but seemed to have no problems whenhe faced Immonen in the finals. He jumped out to a3-0 lead and never looked back to take the first set9-2. The second set started with Mika taking thefirst game but Johnny came back and to win thenext four games. Mika then tied it up at 4 but from

there it was all Johnny. Mika only won one more game and Johnny won thesecond set 9-5.A special thanks should go out to the promoter Chuck Bobbitt forsponsorship as well as Jimmy at Kolby’s and staff. They did a great job forthe Phoenix pool community and showed their dedication to the game weall love. So stop in and show your appreciation.

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WPBA Qualifier, presented by J. Pechauer Custom CuesWWAO Qualifier, presented by Visual ImpressionsMarch 29 – 30, 2008: Kolby’sCorner PocketTwenty-nine women came to play inthe AWBT’s first ever double qualifier!The first qualifier, presented by J.Pechauer Custom Cues, was a paidentry into the WPBAGenerationpool.com 9-ballChampionships in Charlotte, NorthCarolina, June 8-12 2008. Thesecond qualifier, presented by VisualImpressions, was a paid entry, plus$225.00 for expenses, into theWestern Women’s Amateur Open.This event is to be held at theMazatzal Hotel in Payson, AZ, July 10-13, 2008. The two qualifiers combinedtotal equaled an $800 added value tothis event!Upsets were the name of the gamethis weekend as many of the favorites were knocked to the B-side orknocked out early. Sunday started with a couple of new faces in the top 8!The A-side started with Susan Wilbur vs. Nina Tagley and Nicole Keeneyvs. Kathleen Lawless. Nina Tagley quickly made her way to the hot seatby defeating Susan Williams, Christy Goldsmith, Susan Mello, SusanWilbur and Kathleen Lawless. The B-side started with Susan “Madhatter”Mello vs. Holly Sholes and Line Kjorsvik vs. Kristin Haney. Line went onthrough the B-side beating Jeri Engh, Christy Goldsmith, Kristie Ortega,Kristin Haney, Susan Wilbur, Holly Sholes and finally, Kathleen Lawless.Kathleen Lawless, who finished in third place, was the last woman standingeligible for the qualifier spots, so she took third place worth $145, and bothqualifier spots. Her total winnings totaled $945! That’s awesome!Congratulations Kathleen, we’ll be rooting for you!The final match pitted Nina Tagley vs. Line Kjorsvik! These two womenwere playing for 1st & 2nd AWBT prize money. It was a true doubleelimination, so Line had to beat Nina two sets, race to 7, to win. Linequickly won both sets 7-0, 7-0.Congratulations to Nina Tagley for 2nd place and $220 in prize money andcongratulations to Line Kjorsvik for 1st place and $330 in prize money!You both were very inspiring to watch!Eleven women came back on Sunday for the 2nd chance event! KristieOrtega won the hot-seat and Ashea Erdahl was her challenger, advancingto the finals via the B-side. This tournament was also a true doubleelimination format, and Ashea had to beat Kristie two races to 4. Kristieput a quick end to the match by winning the first match 4-3. Congratulationsto Ashea for 2nd place and $45 and congratulations to Kristie for the winand $65!The AWBT held a raffle for a beautiful J. Pechauer Custom Cue valued at$600! Congratulations to Kolby’s very own Skippy (Mark Baker) for winning

this fantastic cue! He was so excited and we were all very excited forhim! Skippy – just a tip - next time you buy a raffle ticket, you may want to

have someone else fill it out for you!:) Thanks to everyone who boughttickets. We raised $193 from theraffle, and all of this money goes tohelp the AWBT stay at the forefrontof women’s pool in Arizona.A BIG HUGE thanks goes out toJimmy, Doug, Dan, Sara, Skippy andall the folks at Kolbys! They treatedus SO well! We arrived Saturday tofind a whole spread of healthygoodies which was such anawesome surprise! The tables arealways in great shape and Dan, yourchicken salad is the BOMB!Our next tournament will be held atAlexander’s Sports Bar, May 3rd and4th! This event will be a $500 added,8-ball event on 7’ Diamond Smarttables, just like the ones used by BCA

in Las Vegas. Great time to get ready for Vegas! The format calls for arace to your Arizona rating, minus ?? games (TBD). This is the first timethe AWBT has run a handicapped tournament. It’s a fun and different twistto our normal tournaments. We’re very excited about it and we hopeeveryone will come out and support Alexanders and the AWBT! See yathere!Top 12 Finishers1 $330 Line Kjorsvik2 $220 Nina Tagley3 $145 Kathleen Lawless (PLUS both Qualifiers)4 $95 Holly Sholes5/6 $65 Nicole Keeney, Susan Wilbur7/8 $45 Kristin Haney, Susan Madhatter Mello9-12 $30 Ashea Erdahl, Claudia Justus

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The Man from El Paso Wins at Main StreetBy: Bob JacksonJ Pechauer Custom Cues AllAmerican Tour from Main StreetBilliards, Tucson, ArizonaForty-six players invaded Tucson,Arizona’s Main Street Billiards March29th for the J Pechauer Custom CuesAll American Tour stop, presented byAmerican Cuesports.After the first day, the field wasreduced to twelve, with all thereturning players in the cash.Both matches on the winner’s sideended in a 9-7 score, with RamonRodriquez from El Paso, andTucson’s Angel Martinez advancing tothe hot seat match, sending RudyAlameda and Frank Wright over tothe one loss side. Both Rudy andFrank won their next match, setting up a fourth place match, with Rudy

sending Mr. Wright home 7-1.Nothing could stop Ramon Rodriquezfrom earning his spot in the hot seat,as he sent Angel Martinez packing tothe left 9-1.In the semi finals Rudy jumped to a4-0 lead, only to sit back and watchAngel win seven games in a row,earning another shot at Rodriquez inthe finals.The one race finals featured muchgreat play and many outstanding run-outs, but as with the hot seat match,Ramon Rodriquez prevailed 11-6.Fifth place finisher Zeb Crawford wasthe highest American Cuesportsmember at the end, earning a freeentry into the ACS National

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From: Bob JacksonTUCSON, AZTeams from Old Pueblo Cuesports took home top honors at the fourthannual American Cuesports of Arizona State Team Championships, heldApril 19th at Tucson’s Main Street Billiards.Defending national champs the Main Street MS Q’s made it four years in arow with another undefeated tournament win, including a finals win overthe 43rd Tavern STR8T THRU. The MS Q’s consisting of Olivia Jackson,Mary Moench, Lois Schmitt, Martha Zanetis and captained by Tracey Elliott,continue to set the pace for women’s pool in Arizona - way to go ladies!Over in the Open/Mixed Team Division, Main Street’s BOBZILLAS finallyshed their bridesmaid reputation by winning it all this year. It took a doublerace finals for the ZILLAS to get there as NICKY’S CREW also hailing fromMain Street gave them all they could handle.The BOBZILLAS, captained by Jerry Wilcox, includes Kevin Peterson, AndyKachur, Jim Bentley and Tim Christopher.It was an outstanding year for Main Street’s Old Pueblo Cuesports Leaguemembers as they took home to Tucson four out of the five state titles.

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from: Bob JacksonYoung gun, Danny Smith,walked away with tophonors at the second stopof the 2008 ArizonaDesert Classic Tour. This tournament washeld April 12th and13th, at Tucson’sMain StreetBilliards. This eventfeatured eight-ball on thenine foot tables. Thetournament drew forty players. Afterlosing the hot seat match to Dennis Orender, Smith had to get by Tucson’sTom Neil for another shot at Dennis in the finals. Rounding out the finalfour was Arizona’s own young gun, Mitch Ellerman. Ellerman was coming

off his recent win at the U.S Bar Table Championshipsheld in Reno, Nevada.

Dennis Orender’s path to the hot seatincluded wins over ColinWinter, Ed Scott, GeorgeTeyechea, Rod Thompson,and Smith. Prior to losing

the hot seat match toO r e n d e r ,

Danny

Smith disposed of Ellerman, Bobby Emmons, JackRippel, Dave Capone, and Ben Hrabina on the winners side.

The next scheduled tour stop is set forJune 21st & 22nd at Kolby’s in Tempe. The format will be straight pool on, ofcourse, the nine foot tables.Many thanks to all those who arehelping to make this new and excitingArizona tour a huge success, includingVisual Impressions, Keith NickersonCustom Cues, Dale Teague CustomCues, Tiger Leather Products, NickVarner Cues and Cases, Jeff PrankeLeather Wraps, On Q Cases, theAzpoolscene web site, and all therooms hosting the 2008 events on theArizona Desert Classic Tour.

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1) Dennis Orender 225 15) Mans Hulden 301) Mitch Ellerman 225 15) Martin Romero 302) Jimmy Mendoza 200 15) Paul Grande 302) Scott Frost 200 15) Terry Osborne 302) Danny Smith 200 16) Alan Pettis 253) Tom Neil 125 16) Angel Martinez 254) Ben Hrabina 120 16) Ashley Chuwcaskie 255) Chris Paradowski 105 16) Bobby Emmons 256) Babe Thompson 100 16) Evans Bishop 256) Dave Hemmah 100 16) Jeff Prenke 257) Mike Williams 90 16) Joe Giannantonio 258) Bobby Ast 80 16) Keith Nickerson 258) George Teyechea 80 16) Susan Williams 258) Mike Pankoff 80 16) Zeb Crawford 259) Colin Winter 65 17) Bobby Barreras 209) Rudy Alameda 65 17) Brad Johnson 2010) Al Terpstra 60 17) Chad Mullenbert 2010) Ed Scott 60 17) Charles Wilson 2010) Rick Schmitz 60 17) Chuck Ryan 2011) Jack Murray 55 17) Dale Teague 2012) Carl Stewart 50 17) Gary Koschnick 2012) Chuck Evans 50 17) Gib Rogers 2012) Dave Capone 50 17) Josh Pritchard 2012) David Collins 50 17) Jude Espinoza 2012) David Wiseman 50 17) Justine Bishop 2012) Jack Rippel 50 17) Kenny Zamora 2012) Ken Cottrell 50 17) Mark Osugi 2012) Kevin Peterson 50 17) Muaz Arshad 2012) Mike Sandoval 50 17) Randy Thompson 2012) Pete Lhotka 50 17) Steve Leistikow 2013) Adam King 40 17) Tracey Elliott 2013) Brian Begay 40 18) Al Barlow 1513) Ray Robles 40 18) Dale Felber 1513) Ricardo Camarena 40 18) Gary Andrews 1513) Tres Kane 40 18) Kevin Hughes 1513) Tyson Cole 40 18) Sammy Martinez 1514) Ken Gouso 35 18) Susan Mello 1514) Sara Miller 3515) Adam Hanten 3015) Don Westbrooks 30

Points List after 2nd Stop in Tucson:

Danny SmithDanny SmithDanny SmithDanny SmithDanny Smith

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Winner: Danny Smith#3 6/21-22: 14.1 on 9’ @ Kolby’s - $1000 Added#4 7/26-27: 9-Ball on 7’ @ Metro Sportz Bar - $1750 Added#5 8/23-24: 9-Ball on 9’ @ Main St. Mesa - $1000 Added#6 9/13-14: 8-Ball on 7’ @ Metro Sportz Bar - $1750 Added#7 10/18-19: One Pocket on 9’ @ Kolby’s - $1000 Added#8 11/15-16: 10-Ball on 9’ @ Main St. Tucson - $1000 Added#9 $5000 Added* Season Finale Date & Venue TBD

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REBOUNDINGBy Roger Long, Advanced Certified Instructor

I got beat last night! Boy did I ever getbeat last night. Out of 60 possiblematch- points, I scored a measly 9points. That’s all - 9 stinking points!That’s an all-time low for me. Heck,that’s not only a very low score; it’s ascore that a mere beginner would beashamed of. It was like I didn’t evenshow up for that meet. I must belosing it. Maybe I should just quit thisstupid game!I didn’t make up that little story in thepreceding paragraph; it really didhappen. I did, however, make upthose emotional reactions to it. Oh,

there was a time when those same hair-pulling thoughts did indeed runthrough my mind after humiliating defeats such as last night’s, but notanymore. You see, I’ve learned to rebound. Not as in basketball, but as insucking it up and moving on. And that’s something all pool players need tolearn if they are to stay in this game for very long.How do you go about learning to rebound? It’s easy!No it’s not - I’m pulling your leg again. Rebounding isn’t easy because itinvolves having to face some painful truths before you can begin to appreciatesome of the positive truths. Let’s look at some of these truths.Painful Truth #1: There are players everywhere who are just asskillful as you. You may think you’re the only player in your area to have“X”-number years of experience, or to practice “X”-number of hours eachweek, but you’re not. Those other players are going to win their fair shares.Painful Truth #2: The breaker is in the driver’s seat. If you don’tbreak well, you can expect to get beat - sometimes very severely.Painful Truth #3: You are no more unlucky than the next player.Everyone plays on the same equipment, therefore both you and youropponents will get both good and bad rolls on poor tables, and no one willbe able to control the cue ball with pinpoint precision every time.Sometimes, things will just happen the way they happen. No excuse willchange that.Painful Truth #4: Good, consistent play requires good, consistentpractice. Now,Positive Truth #1: You’re just as good a player today as you werelast week, last month, or last year. Even a humiliating defeat now and thencan’t change that. You’re just not bringing you’re A game every single time.But with some practice, you could be playing better again in no time.Positive Truth #2: No one with any level of intelligence is laughing atyou. That’s because they know two things: 1) the situation isn’t funny, and2) they know their turn is coming.Positive Truth #3: You have not lost any status with your friends andfamily because of your match defeat. They all still love and respect youand your game. They will probably respect you even more if they see yourebound from a bad loss, rather than sulking and pouting about it.Positive Truth #4: Pool is still just a game. It is not the end of theworld when you lose. Every day brings forth new promise. The day aftera bad loss should be the day you start rebounding.And one last thought: try to set aside your own pain and be happy for youropponent when he is successful against you. He should be genuinelycongratulated. After all, didn’t he just beat one heck of a player?

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by: Samm Diep (c) March 2008Tournament season is in full force and Vegas Nationals are just around thecorner. With the soaring prices of fuel these days, more and more people

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hassle-free traveling:As pool players, it’s safe to assume that ifyou’re flying to a tournament with your cues,you will be checking a bag, no questions. Thedays of carrying our cues on the plane arebehind us. To make sure your cues arrive

where you do, always get to the airportAT LEAST one hour prior to boarding.Depending on the airport, you may wantto arrive even earlier.CHECKING IN

If necessary, check with your airline tosee if there’s a fee for checking a secondpiece of luggage (currently, United, USAirways, Northwest, and Delta are a few

charging $25 for this). If you’re flying with with them, SammsPocket.comoffers an assortment of oversized duffles that will hold both your cues andclothes together)

Make sure none of your bags are over 50 pounds. You could be assesseda charge for that too.

If you’re connecting, make sure you confirm your bags are checked in allthe way to your final destination.

Check in online whenever possible. Just about every airline offers onlinecheck-in within 24 hours before your flight time. Even if you don’t have aprinter, you can usually (re)print your boarding pass when you arrive at theticket counter.

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If you checked in online, you still want to (re)confirm the departing gatenumber with the ticket agent after checking your bag(s).

Once you’ve checked your bag(s) in and they’re confirmed on the flight(the agent will let you know if you’ve checked in so late that it’s going to bequestionable whether or not your bags make it on the plane) - Now,RELAX... You should still try to get to your gate on time, but don’t panic ifthe security line is a mile long. It’s unlikely that the plane will take off withyour bags onboard but not your body. They will page you until you get to thegate.SECURITY

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and after. Clean out your pool case! You should consider doing this often anyway

but it will definitely help reduce any unnecessary weight. Also, get change/tokens at the tournament. This will also help keep the weight to a minimum.

Make sure you packed your extra chalk, tip tools, towel, and any otheressential accessories.

Bring an extra bag. Find a lightweight duffle or backpack that can fold upand fit into your luggage. Be prepared in the event that your luggage isoverweight or you bring some extras back with you.

Once you get to your terminal, check the gate assignment again beforewalking all the way there and realizing that it’s changed.

Try to wear pants/short with pockets. They come in handy. If you need a pillow or blanket, make sure you grab one or ask for one as

soon as you board. Supplies are usually limited. Dress in layers. It can get chilly on the plane. Dress comfortably. You’ll be sitting in whatever you’re wearing for the

next couple hours, or longer. Don’t forget to pack your music, books, games, pillow, snacks, and any

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The 28th State MCMOA again washeld at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown,Montana. Play started on Fridaynight and this year the format wasdifferent. The long awaited andhighly anticipated longer raceswere implemented. Men’s Aand B Divisions were arace to three on Friday andSaturday and a race tofour on Sunday and thefinals match would be arace to five. In theWomen’s Divisions a raceto three Friday and Saturdayas well as Sunday until the finalmatch which was a race to four.The Men’s A Division saw thechampion from the past 2 years,Jeff Boucher from Bozeman, godown in the third round to DanHamper from Helena, who went onto win the point against Seth Kingfrom Livingston. Boucher went outin his next match on the one lossside to John Servoss from GreatFalls.

would advance to the finalswhere Dan Hamper awaitedhim, the 2003 Champion.Hamper would dominate thefinals. Dan broke and ran oneof the racks in less than 1minute and 8seconds, inwhat was to

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surroundingthe table as wellas hanging fromthe walkway above,we saw Dan win hissecond championshipin less than 30minutes, 5-1! Thismatch was filmed byOTBnTV and thematch is available towatch for FREEonline atwww.otbntv.comIn the Men’s BC h a m p i o n s h i p ,Brian Borchlawiczfrom Great Falls,cruise into the finalsundefeated, to meet LandonAckerman of Malta. Landon lost hissecond match to Doug Crossmanfrom Bozeman and had to win fivematches to reach the finals. Thebattle was fierce with Brian comingout the winner.Last year’s champion Sky Tigart ofGreat Falls (’07, ’02, ’96), wouldmeet up with Linda Asleson ofBillings (’06, ’04, ’95) for the point,with Linda winning the match. Skywould meet Jonella Staus of Billingsin the one loss side, who had lostto Linda in the first round andworked her way to the semi finalsagainst Sky. Jonella would advance

to the finals defeating lastyear’s champion.The finals would end upbeing both ladies fromBillings. Jonella would tie

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championship.With the crowdrooting on each ofthe ladies, thisclassic battleended up withLinda winning herfourth title. Thismatch was alsofilmed by OTBnTVand is available towatch for FREEonline atwww.otbntv.comThe Women’s BDivision saw

Monica Campbell of Malta winningthe point, meeting up with RaeYoung of Livingston. Rae lost hersecond round match to DannieWarren of Helena and worked herway to the finals. Third place wastaken by Dannie after she lost toRae, who avenged her secondround loss. This was Dannie’shighest finish.The finals saw Monica and Raefacing off. Rae would have to beatMonica twice to take home the title.The first match had Monica winningand a new champion was crowned.

Men’s A Division ChampionDan Hamper

Women’s A Division ChampionLinda Asleson

The ’96 Men’s A Champion TerryBummer also went out in three,losing his first match to JohnServoss. Servoss would avenge hisfirst loss in the second match of theday to Britton Schwartzer in thequarter finals. Seth King wouldmeet up with John in the semifinals. In a hard fought match John

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Pacific ACS 4th Annual Regional ChampionshipsThe Pacific ACS Annual Championships hasfound a home in its second year at Little CreekCasino in Shelton Washington. The beautifulfacilities, great food, friendly staff and funcompetitors made for a great week ofpool and memories for all to take home.We were pleased to be visited by JohnLewis the ACS National ExecutiveDirector and thank him for his help withthe tournament it was greatlyappreciated. Also Don “Cheese” Akerlowbrought the OTBnTV cameras to LittleCreek so many of the finals matches areavailable at www.onthebreaknews.comalong with pictures and an interview withJohn Lewis.As usual the scotch doubles events tendto give the biggest surprises and theopen scotch delivered them as the teamof Eric Sawyer and Carol Hartsell ofnearby Olympia captured the open

scotch title. I am surethat it was the last thingon their minds goinginto the event that theywould win but as play

went on a definite buzzbegan. The point matchwas Eric and Carolagainst Mike Deveau andhis partner MichelleBarkdoll playing

out of Malarkey’sin Tacoma. It was a

pitch battle for the point with Eric andCarol coming out on top. Then Mikeand Michelle faced Jan Aust and JohnEvans to fight their way to a re-match.Carol and Eric were ready for them and played a

near perfect match drawing the biggest cheer ofthe week as a group of local fans had come to

root for them.The masters scotch eventbrought together AndreaSaenz-Maes with GlennAtwell on the point against

Kit Dennis and

Justin Lilje.Glenn andA n d r e awere largeand incharge andc a m ea w a y

with a 7-3 first round victory for the title.Kudos to Glenn Atwell whocontinued to prove that his game isback by winning both the masterssingle 9 and 8 ball events in adeliberate and methodical manner,giving him a triple play and a sweepof the events he entered. Both of thefinals were with Don Wirtaman youcan see the 9 ball finals against Donand the scotch finals against JustinLilje and Kit Dennis on the web atwww.onthebreaknews.com.The men’s open 8 ball broughttogether two men, both of whomsuffered with physical adversity toplay the games of their lives, HerbJohnson of Vancouver and ToddRuzicka of Olympia. The fact that

these men played at all was a testament to theirdesire to win and in a way it was sad that only

one could win the title. Todd had the point andwas the one who prevailed. He admitted that itwas the best he has ever played and hoped togain a lesson from this for future play.The women’s 8 ball openpoint match was a madefor the movies event as theBartholomew’s met on thefelt with mom Jean facingoff against daughterBrenda. The internalemotions of this matchmust have been tough asboth wanted the win andboth were on their game.The end result was Brendaon the point. Jean thenfaced off against MalynneMyer but the fairytale hopeof a rematch was not to beas Malynne took charge.The finals match came down to a battle asMalynne lead the way in a pitch battle to a hill-hillgame with Brenda pulling it out in end (view it onthe web).

The Women’s 9 ball open came down to WendySedlacek on the point and Dolly Martell with Dollycoming close to forcing a second set. Thewomen’s master 8 ball was dominated by theplay of Becky Mowdy and the women’s master 9ball was the domain of Andrea Saenz-Maes withKit Dennis placing in both events.Women’s Teams finals came down to the Gate

Keepers of Tacoma comprised of AndreaSaenz-Maes, Michelle Barkdoll, Wendy Sedlacek

and Susan Grey holding the point versus “DitzyDemented & Dangerous” made up of Jean andBrenda Bartholomew, Sherrie Griffen, and AdeleEvans. The Gate Keepers pulled out the win andteammates crediting Susan’s perfectperformance in the finals for the victory.In the finals match of the Mixed Teams comingfrom the B side was Hannah’s Pub of Olympia;comprised of Todd Ruzicka, Larry Tulfo, BillCoats, Heidi Hoffman and Jay Collins facing offwith Lights Out of Vancouver consisting of SteveMyers, Scott Woolley, Chad Visconner, StevePolito, and Don Collins. The match came downto the last game and the Lights Out team pullingout the win. You can also view a portion of thismatch at OTBnTV.Finally we would like to thank Little Creek Casinofor the facilities and their contribution to the addedmoney which topped $14,500 which brought thetotal pay out to over $25,000 making this therichest pool event in Washington.

Masters 8-Ball& 9-Ball Champion

Glenn Atwell

Master Scotch DoublesGlenn Atwell & Andrea Saenz-Maes

Open Scotch DoublesEric Sawyer & Carol Hartsell

Women’s Master 8-Ball: Becky Mowdy

Women’s Open 8-Ball: Brenda Bartholomew

Women’s 8-Ball Team: Gate KeepersSusan Grey, Wendy Sedlacek, Michelle Barkdoll, Andrea Saenz-Maes

Mixed 8-Ball Team: Lights OutScott Woolley, Steve Myers, Chad Bisconer, Steve Pulido, Don Collins

(PACS Results continued on page 20)

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Pacific ACS 4th Annual Regional ChampionshipsThe Pacific ACS Annual Championships hasfound a home in its second year at Little CreekCasino in Shelton Washington. The beautifulfacilities, great food, friendly staff and funcompetitors made for a great week ofpool and memories for all to take home.We were pleased to be visited by JohnLewis the ACS National ExecutiveDirector and thank him for his help withthe tournament it was greatlyappreciated. Also Don “Cheese” Akerlowbrought the OTBnTV cameras to LittleCreek so many of the finals matches areavailable at www.onthebreaknews.comalong with pictures and an interview withJohn Lewis.As usual the scotch doubles events tendto give the biggest surprises and theopen scotch delivered them as the teamof Eric Sawyer and Carol Hartsell ofnearby Olympia captured the open

scotch title. I am surethat it was the last thingon their minds goinginto the event that theywould win but as play

went on a definite buzzbegan. The point matchwas Eric and Carolagainst Mike Deveau andhis partner MichelleBarkdoll playing

out of Malarkey’sin Tacoma. It was a

pitch battle for the point with Eric andCarol coming out on top. Then Mikeand Michelle faced Jan Aust and JohnEvans to fight their way to a re-match.Carol and Eric were ready for them and played a

near perfect match drawing the biggest cheer ofthe week as a group of local fans had come to

root for them.The masters scotch eventbrought together AndreaSaenz-Maes with GlennAtwell on the point against

Kit Dennis and

Justin Lilje.Glenn andA n d r e awere largeand incharge andc a m ea w a y

with a 7-3 first round victory for the title.Kudos to Glenn Atwell whocontinued to prove that his game isback by winning both the masterssingle 9 and 8 ball events in adeliberate and methodical manner,giving him a triple play and a sweepof the events he entered. Both of thefinals were with Don Wirtaman youcan see the 9 ball finals against Donand the scotch finals against JustinLilje and Kit Dennis on the web atwww.onthebreaknews.com.The men’s open 8 ball broughttogether two men, both of whomsuffered with physical adversity toplay the games of their lives, HerbJohnson of Vancouver and ToddRuzicka of Olympia. The fact that

these men played at all was a testament to theirdesire to win and in a way it was sad that only

one could win the title. Todd had the point andwas the one who prevailed. He admitted that itwas the best he has ever played and hoped togain a lesson from this for future play.The women’s 8 ball openpoint match was a madefor the movies event as theBartholomew’s met on thefelt with mom Jean facingoff against daughterBrenda. The internalemotions of this matchmust have been tough asboth wanted the win andboth were on their game.The end result was Brendaon the point. Jean thenfaced off against MalynneMyer but the fairytale hopeof a rematch was not to beas Malynne took charge.The finals match came down to a battle asMalynne lead the way in a pitch battle to a hill-hillgame with Brenda pulling it out in end (view it onthe web).

The Women’s 9 ball open came down to WendySedlacek on the point and Dolly Martell with Dollycoming close to forcing a second set. Thewomen’s master 8 ball was dominated by theplay of Becky Mowdy and the women’s master 9ball was the domain of Andrea Saenz-Maes withKit Dennis placing in both events.Women’s Teams finals came down to the Gate

Keepers of Tacoma comprised of AndreaSaenz-Maes, Michelle Barkdoll, Wendy Sedlacek

and Susan Grey holding the point versus “DitzyDemented & Dangerous” made up of Jean andBrenda Bartholomew, Sherrie Griffen, and AdeleEvans. The Gate Keepers pulled out the win andteammates crediting Susan’s perfectperformance in the finals for the victory.In the finals match of the Mixed Teams comingfrom the B side was Hannah’s Pub of Olympia;comprised of Todd Ruzicka, Larry Tulfo, BillCoats, Heidi Hoffman and Jay Collins facing offwith Lights Out of Vancouver consisting of SteveMyers, Scott Woolley, Chad Visconner, StevePolito, and Don Collins. The match came downto the last game and the Lights Out team pullingout the win. You can also view a portion of thismatch at OTBnTV.Finally we would like to thank Little Creek Casinofor the facilities and their contribution to the addedmoney which topped $14,500 which brought thetotal pay out to over $25,000 making this therichest pool event in Washington.

Masters 8-Ball& 9-Ball Champion

Glenn Atwell

Master Scotch DoublesGlenn Atwell & Andrea Saenz-Maes

Open Scotch DoublesEric Sawyer & Carol Hartsell

Women’s Master 8-Ball: Becky Mowdy

Women’s Open 8-Ball: Brenda Bartholomew

Women’s 8-Ball Team: Gate KeepersSusan Grey, Wendy Sedlacek, Michelle Barkdoll, Andrea Saenz-Maes

Mixed 8-Ball Team: Lights OutScott Woolley, Steve Myers, Chad Bisconer, Steve Pulido, Don Collins

(PACS Results continued on page 20)

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Men’s Open 8 Ball Single66 entries1st Todd Ruzicka $6502nd Herb Johnson $4253rd Dave Shortt $2654th Scott Woolley $1805/6 John Hamilton $135

Steve Myers7/8 Gary Bragg $100

Dwight Seagraves9/12 Rick Wirkkala $75

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Women’s Master 9 Ball7 entries1st Andrea Saenz-Maes $6002nd Kit Dennis $3503rd Melinda Childers $200

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Herb Johnson9/12 Rick Wirkkala $60

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Men’s Master 8 Ball Singles10 entries1st Glenn Atwell $7502nd Don Wirtaman $4503rd Bryan Skinner $3004th Steve Peterson $200

Women’s Master 8 Ball Singles7 entries1st Becky Mowdy $6002nd Kit Dennis $3503rd Sherry Griffin $200

Women’s Standard5 entries1st Helen Hahn $1002nd Liz Green $50

Women’s Team 8 Ball - 12 entries1st Gate Keepers - Tacoma $1400

Andrea Saenz-Maes, Wendy Sedlacek, Michelle Barkdoll, Susan Grey2nd Ditzy Demented & Dangerous - Oregon City $900

Jean Bartholomew, Brenda Bartholomew, Adele Evans, and Sherrie Griffin3rd Ol Tima WIB - Longview $540

Becky Mowdy, Judy Griffith, Linda Segraves, and Carrie Martin4th Ferrule Cats - Longview $300

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Larry Tulfo, Todd Ruzicka, Heidi Hoffman, Bill Coats, Jay Collins3rd Rack-em - Vancouver $920

Joe Parkison, Omar Gravelle, Jerry Dinsmore and Dave Shortt4th Kleen Slate - Portland $6205/6 Team Vancouver - Vancouver $400

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two balls on the break, answering back withher own break and run. Both players seemedcomfortable and in control.Game three saw Allison scratch on the break andGerda with ball in hand, had an open table.Amazingly, she scratched the cue ball in the sidepocket on the 3 ball after making it in the corner.Allison took advantage of the error and took the 2-1 lead. Gerda seemed shaken, and for the nextfew games, just couldn’t gain control of heremotions, missing a key 5 ball that would have tiedthe score and watching as Allison broke and ran inthe 5th rack.Down 4-1, Gerda and Allison tangled with amonster safety battle on the 2 ball in the 6th game.Allison blinked first after 7 tries at the stubborn twoball, and Gerda ran out. Allison came up dry on thesubsequent break, allowing Gerda to run out and the score was a muchcloser 4-3, Allison’s lead.To everyone’s horror, Gerda scratched off the 2 ball after she’d drawn thecue ball back dead into the lower corner pocket, attempting shape on the3, and Allison easily ran out and her lead once again grew to 2 games.Game 10 saw a key point in this match. Gerda broke, made a ball, ran outto the 3 but missed a tough cut. Allison was left with a long cut shot andmissed, leaving Gerda to make a great shot on it and allowing her to run tothe 8 ball. Gerda had left herself a long cut down the side rail and hernerves got the better of her. She missed it and sold that game out to Allison.The two game swing definitely put the pressure squarely on Gerda’sshoulders to stay tough and focused.Game 11 began and would prove to be the coup-de-grace in this match.Allison broke but came up empty. Gerda’s 1 ball shot wasn’t easy and shemissed it. Allison ran out to the 7 and promptly missed it, although shedidn’t leave Gerda an open pocket. Gerda and Allison once again matchedwits in a safety battle, with both locking up the 7 several times behind the 8ball. Gerda blinked first, allowing Allison an open shot, running out tothunderous applause and taking the title of the first WPBA Event of theseason.

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Written by AHS Staff GLENDALE, AZ - Monday, 21 April 2008 Thursday Night division came to a close on the 17th and it was a nailbiter! With the top four teams battling it out at the Northern Lounge for a chanceat 1st place his was going to be nothing short of specatular. Going into thelast position night, the top 3 teams (Northern Lounge PLM, Knobby’sLounge Asylum & Northern Lounge Bulldawgs) all had a chance to moveup in the standing and take home a considerable increase in prize money. The Northern Lounge PLM went into position night able to take homethe bacon, or even drop as low as 3rd place. The Asylum were in secondand could take over 1st or drop to 3rd place. And the 3rd Place Bulldawgscould earn their way to second place with a big win over the Heavy Hittersof Alexanders and an Asylum loss. Despite all the scenario’s, PLM managed their first win over the Asylumkeeping the 1st place trophy at the Northern Lounge, and the Heavy Hittersplayed spoiler by ending the Bulldawgs run for second place with acommanding 4-1 win. The Thursday Night division is filled with great people,great teams & great skill! I hope to see every next season!

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PLAYER SCORECARDS FOR EACH MATCH WILL PROVIDE VALUABLESTATISTICAL INFORMATIONApril 20, 2008 – Thousand Oaks, CA by Anne Craig – WPBAThe WPBA’s 2008 Season marks the first full year that its players will usescorecards to produce accurate stats of their matches and tournaments.First used at the 2007 WPBA Tour Championships, the new scorecardsinclude information such as lags won, balls on break, break and runs aswell as games won on break. The 2008 San Diego Classic introducedplayers to the new scorecards and each player kept track of the stats fortheir match.Kristi Carter – WPBA Board Member and the person responsible for collatingthe stats from each tournament, feels the benefit to the players isimmeasurable, “To be considered an upper-echelon sport, statistics needto be kept that are in depth and reliable. They are a major component togetting mainstream media coverage and it is a goal to position the WPBAas a viable and recognized professional sport. As players and fans, youwill have the opportunity to track individual players’ performances, see howthey pair against other players, and where they stand overall under variouscategories.”WPBA Top Pro and veteran match Commentator Dawn Hopkins feelsstrongly about stats, saying “As a commentator for WPBA/ESPN shows,having statistics is going to help me tremendously. These facts will enableme to compare the players in different areas of their game.”Actor and long-time WPBA Commentator Mitch Laurance states, “I've neverbeen able to look to the statistics of players on the WPBA Classic Tour asa particular event week progressed; until now. What a terrific feature thiswill be, to have access to the kind of sports-related stats that mean somuch when evaluating a player's performance during the heat ofcompetition. The ability to analyze key stats throughout the event will helpto further break down what makes different players successful, and I'msure will prove an invaluable aid to telling the full story of any given Tourstop."Top WPBA veteran Pro Belinda Calhoun had this to say when asked.“Statistics have been so sorely missed in women's pool. What do all majorsports have in common? Stats, stats, and more stats. Sports fans lovestatistics. It is a way for them to become personally involved. The morestats you can memorize and quote the higher the status you enjoy. Thecurrent score/stat sheet is a solid beginning for future plans to expand thestat program.”The WPBA will post stats from T.V. matches at each event, as well astrack and post all our players’ statistics. Check back to www.wpba.comafter each event for stat updates.

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once again, Michael showed great skill in his safety play and shot makingsending Justin to the other side.In the losers bracket Harold Griggs, who was sent there by Chuck Hassler,was proving to be a tough competitor. Harold quickly dispatched Greg Wilcoxand Dex Lewis to face Kit Christopherson. This was a fine match withstrong safety play by both men with Kit finally taking the set to face Chuck.Chuck was there after beating Ernie Johnson who was sent to the losersbracket by Greg Wilcox. Once there though, Ernie proceeded to beat RayComacho and Frank Rose to face Chuck. After some tough play by bothplayers, Chuck finally sent Ernie to the showers and moved on face Kit.Again the games went back and forth with Chuck finally beating Kit andmoving on to play Justin Barnes. In another battle royal, the two playerswent toe to toe and battled it out with Chuck prevailing to sink the final nineball and take the match. By beating Kit, Chuck moved back to the winnersside for a rematch with Michael for the finals. Since Chuck had one lossand Michael had none, Chuck had to beat Michael twice to win but aftersome discussion, both players agreed to a race to nine for the win and thefirst place finish. The final set was a see-saw battle with the lead goingback and forth for several games. After a long day of play and with sevenwins each, both players were showing signs of brilliance followed by lapsesin focus. It could have gone either way but in the end Chuck prevailed totake the final game and the match.Houdini’s wants to thank all the players who participated and is lookingforward to the next big Eight Ball tourney in September. See ad page 22Houdini’s added $60.00 for a total purse of $420Tournament results:1st Chuck Hassler $2202nd Michael Dodd $1103rd Justin Barnes $604th Kit Christopherson $30

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David Reavis, 55, was born on October 16, 1952, to Glenn and CharityReavis in Portland Oregon.David went home to ourHeavenly Father on March22,2008 after a short battle withlung cancer.He is preceded in death by hisfather and brother Gary.Survived by his mother,daughters: Shanon Nelson,Tiffany Khan, Stephanie andMichelle Reavis. Sister; ColeenNewell, brother: Jerry Reavis.nephews Wayne and ChrisNewell, Stephen and MartezReavis, niece: Julianna Reavis.Grandchildren Dallan andBrooklynne Nelson and anothergrandson due to be born in the

next few weeks, Davis Nelson, son-in-laws: Jerred Nelson and AhmedKhan David graduated from Beaverton High School in 1971. At age 19 hemarried and had two daughters and later remarried and divorced and hadtwo more daughters. David was best known for his love of sports. Heloved to play softball, golf and pool. He was a competitive player and receivedmany trophies and awards throughout his life.David will be greatly missed by his family, and his many friends, that wereto him as close as family.

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2008 BCA Team Championship VI Winners – Q’z CruisersCapt.-Bill Nelson, Doug Schulze, Owen Miller, Ed Tarape and Gary Timmons

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On Saturday April 12, 2008 six teams competed for the WesternWashington 2008 BCA Team Championship VI Title. This event wassponsored and hosted by The Q’z Family Restaurant and Sports Loungein Graham, Washington and W. WA/United BCA Pool League #287.The Q’z owners, Ed and Nicki Tarape provided good food, great service,four open tables for the tournament with red circle cue balls, promotionalprizes and added an additional $100.00 cash to the prize fund. W. WA.BCA Pool League added an additional $460.00 to the prize fund plus the$300.00 from team entry fees bringing the total payouts to $860.00. Thismoney was distributed to the top four finishers with the 5th & 6th placeteams receiving promotional items like T-shirts and key rings makingwinners of all that participated.The format was a race to the first 3 rounds won with 4 games in eachround. The regular weekly player handicaps were used with the differencebeing credited at 1.5 the normal rate to the lower team per round. Theevent was played on two tables during every match which expedited thetime needed to complete the tournament in one day. First round matchesstarted at 9:00 AM. and concluded the final match at 5:00 P.M.The Q’z Cruisers team had a challenging day but remained on the winningside undefeated to take the title. Thanks again to the players that participatedin BCA Team Championship VI tournament and to all players involved inthe W. WA./United BCA Pool League.

Doug Schulze, League Operator #287 since 1997.

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The results from the tournament are as follows:(Games won are out of a total of 96 played)1st $400 David Sonderland 73 Games won2nd $250 Bob Wolff 68 Games won3rd $200 Rick Amos 65 Games won4th $150 Dave Jacobsen 61 Games won5th $100 Rory Fullerton 60 Games won6th $70 Danny McCoy 58 Games wonThe results from the Friday night warm-up tournament are as follows:1st Kevin Fong 2nd Doug Bush3rd Rory Fullerton 4th Rick Amos

Thank you to all the participants of the Ironmania I pool tournament, hostedby New Peking in Port Angeles, WA. A thank you as well to those whoexpressed interest in the tournament which was a full field of 24 Open Bmen and 1 Open woman. We were fortunate enough to have a group ofparticipants who exhibited excellent skill and sportsmanship. Notablemention goes to the single female participant, Christina Jacobsen of PortAngeles who competed well against her opponents despite feeling underthe weather. Caleb Chapman, Bobby Pryor, Joe Laws, Evan Ducker ofthe Everett area came to the tournament and not only proved to be prettytough opponents, but classic entertainers as well. It was a fun filledweekend with A LOT of pool being played. There were also awards given

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ArizonaPhoenix: Sharks League Lee White 602-908-1503 [email protected]: Old Pueblo CueSports Bob Jackson 520-546-3464CaliforniaBakersfield: Show Me the Money Dave Nunley 661-863-0193North Hollywood: Two of a Kind Gibbi Tkatch 818.509.1839Palmdale: High Desert Classic Travel 8 Joe Moore 661-264-3779Concord: Diablo Valley Pool Tina Mendoza 510.861.0812IdahoInland NW ACS - Jackie Clark [email protected] Money League Dan Gai 702-838-4215OregonCentral Oregon ACS: Kelly Reynolds (Bend) [email protected] 541.420.4511Lane County: Georgia Cassle [email protected]/Grants Pass: Dan Burdick [email protected] Phoenix: Portland Jean Bartholomew [email protected] Judy Griffith 360.892.7454 [email protected] Becky Mowdy (contact Judy Griffith) Niki Phillipi [email protected] ACS: Dave Gerkin 541.673.1304Willamette Valley ACS: Annie Gay [email protected] Phoenix Olympia & Tacoma: Craig Arnold 360.704.9448 [email protected] Phoenix Vancouver: Judy Griffith 360.892.7454

ArizonaTucson: Brandon Ferguson 520-615-9883 [email protected] County: Vicki & Carol Wade 714.674.7665 [email protected] www.orangecountyapa.comSan Gabriel Valley: Marc Ong 626.285.2455IdahoBoise: Ada, Canyon & Gem Counties Glenda “Poppy” Rae 208.887.9168 [email protected] idaho.apaleagues.comMontanaGreat Falls: John Amelsberg 406.899.7665 [email protected]: Randi Lee 503.362.0133Southwest Oregon: R J & Wild Bill 541.582.0821 [email protected]: King County Gene Birkeland 425.644.9331Snohomish: Snohomish APA Jeff Bowman 360.659.7665 snoco.apaleagues.comSpokane: John Wenglewski 509.327.2591Tacoma: Pierce County Michelle Barkdoll 253.219.2130 [email protected]

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ArizonaChandler: Paradise Valley Pool League Matt Smith 480-759-0465 [email protected]: Charley’s Place Shooters Betty Barber 602-843-3692Phoenix: Arizona Hot Shots: Larry Eans: 602-677-4220 www.azhotshotsonline.com Sixshooters BCA 9 Ball Gibo Pacheco 602-841-8272 [email protected]: Pappy’s In House Anje Alexander 602-765-0073 [email protected]: Rack’em Upp - Arizona Karla Bridges 480-839-5063 [email protected]: Old Pueblo CueSports Bob Jackson 520-546-3464 Tucson’s BCA League William MacKinnon 520-790-9391 [email protected] BCA: Randolph Winkle 661.332.7827North Hollywood: Two of a Kind Gibbi Tkatch 818.509.1839Concord: Diablo Valley Pool Tina Mendoza 510.861.0812IdahoPocatello: Gate City BCA Pool League Steve Gertonson [email protected] Falls: Magic Valley 8-ball Carl Wormsbaker 208.734.2560 [email protected]: Doug Asleson [email protected]: Aimee Neel 406.388.0448Bridger: Carbon County BCA Tony Lehman 406-662-5355Hamilton: Bitterroot 8-Ballers Mark Strandberg 406.821.3355Helena: Big Sky Billiards Chuck Hoagland 406.431.8105

ArizonaTucson: Eagle Vending Eric Allen [email protected]: Inglis Coin Mona Inglis 208.345.5305Idaho Falls: Gays Music Mike Griggs 208.523.7774Lewiston: C & B Music & Vending John Jordan 208.743.3248Pocatello: Bannock Music Bruce McCaskill 208.232.4243Salmon: Salmon River Amusement Bill Nemgar 208.756.4775Twin Falls: Western Music & Vending Kevin Mahler 208.733.1212MontanaBozeman: Rocky Mountain Gaming Don Lutes 406.586.9526Helena: Century Gaming Chris Warren 406.442.7088Lewistown: Native Son Amusement Stuart Armstrong 406.350.2204OregonPortland: Cascade Pool League Andrew Monstis 503.252.4215 [email protected]

OregonAlbany: Mid-Valley BCA Bob Cook 541.760.8242 [email protected]: Lower Columbia BCA Nancy Nelson 503.325.2931 [email protected]: Central Oregon Pool League Kelly Reynolds 541.420.4511 [email protected]: Emerald Valley BCA Darcy Williams-Moss 541.517.9816 [email protected] Pass: Players Club Danny Burdick 541.659.0467 [email protected] City: Lincoln City BCA Roger Jones 541.994.9305 [email protected]: Cascade Pool League Andrew Monstis / Sassy Campbell 503.252.4215 [email protected]: Roseburg BCA League Bruce Deal 541.285.8542 [email protected]: Cherry City BCA Shawn/Tracii Self 503.851.0365 [email protected]: South Lincoln County Melvin White 541.336.9563 [email protected], WashingtonNorthwest Players League League Op: Cindy Doty 360.577.0098 [email protected] Div Mgr: Linda Knight 541-389-1093Kennewick Div Mgr: Donna Totten 509-946-8636Longview Div Mgr: Cadillac Island Casino Cindy Doty 360-577-0098Portland Div Mgr: Sam’s Billiards Kimberly Engh 503-484-5542Oregon City KC’s Midway Div Mgr: Mike & Kari Stevens 503-632-4189Tigard Div Mgr: Breaktime Billiards Matt Bryan 970-563-9279Vancouver Div Mgr: Big Al’s - Becky 360-944-6118 Joe & Kay Ruben 360-892-0250Yakima Div Mgr: Pam & Tim Desmarais 509-469-0354WashingtonLynnwood: Sno-King BCA Pool League Mark Avlon 425.478.1598 [email protected] Park: Lower Columbia Peninsula Division Don/Jenny Sheldon 360.665.4105 [email protected]: Thurston County BCA Terry Ludwig 360.790.7139 [email protected] Angeles: Juan de Fuca League Bill Henderson 360.452.3923 [email protected]: Western Washington BCA Pool League Doug Schulze 253.848.0277Spokane: Inland BCA League Johnnie Landis 509.220.4255 [email protected]

Arizona: TAP Pool LeagueMaricopa County: Peggy Mallen 602-268-6067 [email protected]

Arizona:AriZona Pool LeaguesPhoenix: Michael Kerin 480-217-2358 [email protected]

Saturday Night 8-Ball$5 entry - BCA Rules

Double Elimination - Starts 7PMHouse matches the pot

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American CueSports Alliance101 S. Military Ave., Suite P - #131Green Bay, WI 54303Tel: 920-662-1705Toll Free: 888-662-1705Fax: 920-662-1706

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BCA Pool Leagues2041 Pabco Road

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Fax: (702)719-7667League Operators Call Toll Free: 866-USA-POOL

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The Association for P.O.O.L., Inc.3425 High Hill Drive

Little River, SC 29566Toll Free: 800-984-7665

Fax: 888-870-0983www.tapleague.com

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www.vnea.com

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DADADADADAYYYYY CITYCITYCITYCITYCITY LOCALOCALOCALOCALOCATIONTIONTIONTIONTION PHONEPHONEPHONEPHONEPHONE EVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULES ENTRENTRENTRENTRENTRYYYYY ADDEDADDEDADDEDADDEDADDED TIMETIMETIMETIMETIMEMondays Beaverton Hot Shots (503) 644-8869 9 Ball ‘B’ -Texas Express $6+$1 7:00PM

Boring Full Moon Bar & Grill (503) 663-0581 8 Ball BCA rules $5 $$$ 7:00PMMedford Rack’em (541) 779-6111 USPPA $8 7:00PMPortland Cues Billiards (503) 251-8399 8-Ball BCA Rules $7 incl. g.f. 7:30PMSalem Sharky’s Pool & Brew (503) 391-4912 9-Ball $5+$2 g.f. Matching 7:00PMTroutdale Skyland (503) 661-6464 8-Ball B & Below $3 7:30PM

Tuesdays Beaverton Hot Shots (503) 644-8869 9 Ball ‘C’ -Texas Express $6+$1 7:00PMMedford Rack’em (541) 779-6111 USPPA $8 7:00PMPortland Cues Billiards (503) 251-8399 9-Ball C & below $7 incl. g.f. 7:30PMSalem Sharky’s Pool & Brew (503) 391-4912 8-Ball B & below Mod. BCA $5+$3 g.f. $75/1st w/16 7:00PM

Wednesdays Milwaukee Wichita (503) 654-4201 8-Ball Open $5 Matching 7:30PMPortland Cues Billiards (503) 251-8399 9-Ball $6 incl. g.f. $$$ 7:30PMPortland Cues Billiards (503) 251-8399 8-Ball $6 incl. g.f. $$$ 9:30PMTroutdale Skyland (503) 661-6464 8-Ball B & Below $3 7:30PM

Thursdays Milwaukie Domenic’s Bar & Grill (503) 654-6969 8-Ball “No Masters” $5 50% 7:00PMPortland Ranchouse (503) 702-7878 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped $6 $$$ 5:00PMPortland Ranchouse (503) 702-7878 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped $6 $$$ 7:30PMPortland Ranchouse (503) 702-7878 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped $6 $$$ 9:30PMVaneta Yukon Jack’s (541) 935-1921 8-Ball Double Elim. $3 50% 7:30PM

Fridays Oregon City K C Midway (503) 656-9501 9-Ball Texas Express $5 $75/1st w/16 7:30PMSalem Jake’s Bar & Grill (503) 362-3600 8 Ball-Open $5 $$$ 7:30PM

Saturdays Oregon City K C Midway (503) 656-9501 9 Ball Texas Express $6 $75/1st w/16 5:00PMOregon City K C Midway (503) 656-9501 8 Ball BCA rules $5 $75/1st w/16 7:30PMPortland JoQ’s (503) 287-4210 9-Ball with Break Pot $5 8:00PMPortland Ranchouse (503) 702-7878 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped $6 $$$ 5:00PMPortland Ranchouse (503) 702-7878 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped $6 $$$ 7:30PMPortland Ranchouse (503) 702-7878 8-Ball/9-Ball Handicapped $6 $$$ 9:30PMSalem Jake’s Bar & Grill (503) 362-3600 8-Ball Blind Draw Sc Doubles $5 $$$ 7:30PM

Sundays Dallas, OR Blondie’s (503) 623-8880 8-Ball/9-Ball (alt.) $3 Matching 6:00PMOregon City K C Midway (503) 656-9501 9 Ball - Race 4/3 $5 $75/1st w/16 6:30PMPortland Classic Billiards (503) 761-2622 9-Ball Race to 4/3 $5+$2 g.f. Match to $100 5:00PMPortland NiteHawk (503) 285-7177 8 Ball $3M/$2W $100 6:00PMPortland Sam’s Billiards (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool (1st Sun.) $10+$2 g.f. 11:00AMSalem Sharky’s Pool & Brew (503) 391-4912 9-Ball $10 50% 1:00PM

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DADADADADAYYYYY CITYCITYCITYCITYCITY LOCALOCALOCALOCALOCATIONTIONTIONTIONTION PHONEPHONEPHONEPHONEPHONE EVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULES ENTRENTRENTRENTRENTRYYYYY ADDEDADDEDADDEDADDEDADDED TIMETIMETIMETIMETIMEMondays Federal Way Tall Timbers (253) 952-2302 8-Ball Open Call Pocket $5 100% ($100 max) 6:30PM

Freeland Houdini’s (360) 331-1979 8-Ball $10 $50 w/16 6:30PMKennewick Classic Island (509) 460-7203 9-Ball Open $5+$2 g.f. $200 w/20 7:00PMLakewood Maggie O’Toole’s (253) 584-3278 9-Ball “B” Only $5 100% 7:00PMPuyallup Summit Pub (253) 536-1588 8-Ball $5 50% 7:00PMSedro Woolley Cues-N-Brews (360) 855-2263 8-Ball - Limit 32 $5 $50 7:30PMTacoma Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 9-Ball $5+$3 g.f. 8:00PMVancouver Halftime (360) 694-3114 8-Ball Open-Limit first 24 $5 $$$ 7:00PMVancouver Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 8 Ball - Ladies Only $3 $2/player 8:00PM

Tuesdays Everett New Grove (425) 438-8449 8-Ball $12 $200 Guar 7:00PMEverett P C Pub (425) 258-9465 9-Ball $5 100% 7:00PMFederal Way P J Pockets (253) 298-2259 9-Ball Starting June 3rd Call $100 w/16 MidnightLakewood Full Splice (253) 512-6898 8-Ball $5+$3 100% w/15+ 7:30pmLakewood Longhorn Saloon (253) 581-2580 8-Ball $5 Pays 75% field 8:00PMMarysville J R’s Steakhouse & Bar (360) 658-7747 8-Ball B & below/BCA Mod. $5+$2 g.f. 100%+Break Pot 7:00PMMountlake Terr O’Houlie’s Pub (425) 776-1833 8-Ball $7 100%+BreakPot 7:30PMShoreline Dr Cues (206) 365-1187 9-Ball Limit 32 $10 Break Pot 7:30PMSpokane 7th Rail (509) 325-7751 “Torture” Tournament $1 $20 5:00PMSpokane McQ’s (509) 891-8357 9 Ball - Texas Express $5+$2 g.f. $50 min. 7:30PMSumner Log Cabin (253) 863-2905 9-Ball Vegas Rules $5 Matching 7:00PM

Wednesdays Bellevue The Spot Off Main (425) 646-6434 8-Ball Revised BCA Rules $7 100% 7:00PMFreeland Houdini’s (360) 331-1979 9-Ball $10 $50 w/16 6:30PMLongview Cadillac Island (360) 957-0065 8-Ball Open $5+$1 Matching 7:00PMMonroe Robin’s Billiards (360) 794-7878 9-Ball $5+$3 g.f. Breakpot 7:00PMSeattle Jillian’s (206) 223-0300 9-Ball $7 100% 7:30PMTacoma Malarkey’s Pool & Brew (253) 383-3301 9 Ball $5+3 g.f. 100% w/32 8:00PMTacoma Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 9-Ball $5+$3 g.f. 8:00PMVancouver Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 8-Ball Call Pocket $5 Matching 2:00PM

Thursdays Bellevue Mustard Seed (425) 603-9001 8-Ball B only Limit 16 $5 up to $100 7:30PMEverett New Grove (425) 438-8449 8-Ball “Meat Shoot” $5 $200 in Meat 8:00PMGraham Qz’s (253) 262-8437 8-Ball $5+$3 g.f. 100% 7:00PMLakewood Maggie O’Toole’s (253) 584-3278 8-Ball “B” Only $5 100% 7:00PMOlympia Frankies (360) 455-0352 9-Ball Valley Rules $5 Matching 7:00PMPuyallup Nifty’s (253) 531-8202 8-Ball $5 100% w/16+ 7:00PMVancouver Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 8 Ball - BCA Modified $5 $3/player 11:00PM

Fridays Everett P C’s Pub (425) 258-9465 8 Ball - B & below $5 100% 8:00PMFederal Way Time Out Alehouse (253) 838-0086 8-Ball $5 50% 8:00PMKenmore Golden Fleece Billiards (425) 908-7332 9-Ball Handicap $10 $300 min CallLongview Cadillac Island (360) 957-0065 9-Ball $25 top B player $5+$2 g.f. $200 7:00PMOkanogan The Club (509) 422-1907 8-Ball $5 7:00PMRenton Mike’s Place (425) 255-9213 8 Ball $5 100% w/16 8:00PMSpokane 7th Rail (509) 325-7751 9-Ball $3 Matching 8:00PM

Saturdays Everett New Grove (425) 438-8449 9-Ball $12 $200 Guar 8:00PMFederal Way Time Out Alehouse (253) 838-0086 8-Ball $5 50% 8:00PMKennewick Classic Island (509) 460-7203 8-Ball Handicapped $5+$2 g.f. Matching 7:00PMLakewood Schooners (253) 584-1919 8-Ball BCA rules $5 100% 7:00PMOkanogan The Club (509) 422-1907 9-Ball $5 7:00PMRenton Mike’s Place (425) 255-9213 8 Ball $5 100% w/16 2:00PMRenton Mike’s Place (425) 255-9213 8 Ball $5 100% w/16 8:00PMSpokane 7th Rail (509) 325-7751 8-Ball $3 Matching 8:00PMSumner Log Cabin (253) 863-2905 8-Ball $5 Matching 2:00PMVancouver Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 Slop Pool $2 Meat 8:00PM

Sundays Graham Qz’s (253) 262-8437 9-Ball $5+$3 g.f. 100% 7:00PMLakewood Full Splice (253) 512-6898 8-Ball/9-Ball Alternating $5+$3 100% w/15+ 1:30pmLakewood Longhorn Saloon (253) 581-2580 9-Ball $5 Pays 75% field 8:00PMLongview Cadillac Island (360) 957-0065 Blind Draw Sc Dbls $5+$1 Matching 2:00PMLynnwood Uncle Jack’s (425) 640-5474 9-Ball Open $5+$2 g.f. Matching 3:00PMOkanogan The Club (509) 422-1907 9-Ball $5 2:00PMOlympia Frankies (360) 455-0352 8-Ball Valley Rules $5 Matching 6:00PMShoreline Dr Cues (206) 365-1187 8-Ball $7 5:00PMSnohomish Kornerpocket Billiardz (360) 862-9054 8-Ball B & below $5+$3 g.f. 50% w/16 1:00PMSnohomish Kornerpocket Billiardz (360) 862-9054 8-Ball Open $5+$3 g.f. 50% w/16 5:00PMTacoma Latitude 84 (253) 531-5154 8-Ball $5+$3 g.f. 8:00PMTacoma Malarkey’s Pool & Brew (253) 383-3301 8-Ball $5 100% 2:00PMVancouver Halftime (360) 694-3114 Blind Draw Scotch Dbls $5 $$$ w/16+ 7:00PMVancouver Spot Bar & Grill (360) 256-1110 9-Ball Race to 3 $5 Matching 2:00PM

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DADADADADAYYYYY CITYCITYCITYCITYCITY LOCALOCALOCALOCALOCATIONTIONTIONTIONTION PHONEPHONEPHONEPHONEPHONE EVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULES ENTRENTRENTRENTRENTRYYYYY ADDEDADDEDADDEDADDEDADDED TIMETIMETIMETIMETIMETuesdays Moscow Mingles (208) 882-2050 9 Ball $5 8:00PMWednesdays Moscow Mingles (208) 882-2050 8 Ball $5 7:00PM

Twin Falls The Pocket (208) 733-9676 8-Ball Handicapped $6 $25 w/16+ 7:00PMSaturdays Moscow Mingles (208) 882-2050 8 Ball $5 Matching 7:00PMSundays Pocatello Oasis Bar (208) 232-9347 8/9 Ball Alternating $5 Matching 8:00PM

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DADADADADAYYYYY CITYCITYCITYCITYCITY LOCALOCALOCALOCALOCATIONTIONTIONTIONTION PHONEPHONEPHONEPHONEPHONE EVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULES ENTRYENTRYENTRYENTRYENTRY ADDEDADDEDADDEDADDEDADDED TIMETIMETIMETIMETIMEMondays Chandler Hollywood Billiards (480) 659-3280 8-Ball Open HDCP-3 DE $12 Sidepot 7:30PM

Glendale Silver Q Billiards (623) 776-2266 9 & under HDCP-3 $10 (incl. $2 g.f.) Sidepot 7:30PMMesa Main Street Billiards (480) 969-7898 9-Ball 7 & under D/E HDCP-3 $5 CallPhoenix Fritz’s Doghouse (602) 870-7549 8-Ball 8 & under DE $5 200% payout 7:30PMTucson Main Street Billiards (520) 546-3464 8 and under minus 3 games $5 Sidepot 7:00PM

Tuesdays Chandler Hollywood Billiards (480) 659-3280 9-Ball 8 & Under HDCP-3 DE $12 Sidepot 7:30PMMesa Groggy’s (480) 969-7648 8-Ball 8 & under DE $5 7:30PMMesa Main Street Billiards (480) 969-7898 9-Ball Open S/E Race to HDCP $20 CallTucson Main Street Billiards (520) 546-3464 Open ABC $5 Sidepot 7:00PM

Wednesdays Chandler Hollywood Billiards (480) 659-3280 8-Ball Open HDCP-4 DE $12 Sidepot 7:30PMMesa Main Street Billiards (480) 969-7898 9-Ball 8 & under D/E HDCP-3 $5 CallTucson Main Street Billiards (520) 546-3464 8 and under minus 3 games $5 Sidepot 7:00PM

Thursdays Chandler Hollywood Billiards (480) 659-3280 9-Ball 7 & Under HDCP-3 DE $12 Sidepot 7:30PMGlendale Silver Q Billiards (623) 776-2266 9 & under HDCP-3 $10 (incl. $2 g.f.) Sidepot 7:30PMMesa Main Street Billiards (480) 969-7898 9-Ball 9 & under D/E HDCP-3 $5 CallPhoenix The Nugget (623) 873-1118 8-Ball 7 & under Race to 1 $5 150% payout 8:00PM

Fridays Glendale Charley’s Place (602) 439-1668 8-Ball 7 & under $5 200% payout 7:00PMPhoenix 43rd Ave Tavern (623) 847-0335 8-Ball Open DE $5 8:00PM

Saturdays Glendale Charley’s Place (602) 439-1668 8-Ball 7 & under $5 200% payout 7:00PMPhoenix Dizzy’s (602) 944-9699 8-Ball 7 & under $5 200% payout 7:00PMPhoenix Greenway Village (602) 971-5523 8-Ball 8 & under $5 200% payout 7:00PMPhoenix Neighbors (623) 878 4154 8-Ball Open DE $5 200% payout 8:00PMPhoenix The Nugget (623) 873-1118 8-Ball 8 & under Race to 1 $5 150% payout 2:00PM

Sundays Chandler Hollywood Billiards (480) 659-3280 8-Ball Open HDCP-3 DE $12 Sidepot 1:00PMPhoenix Chantilly’s (602) 789-1417 8-Ball 7 & under DE $5 200% payout 4:00PMMesa Main Street Billiards (480) 969-7898 9-Ball 9 & under D/E HDCP-3 $10 CallPhoenix Marino’s (623) 878-2722 8-Ball Open Race to 1 DE $5 200% payout 8:00PMPhoenix Neighbors (623) 878 4154 8-Ball Open DE $5 200% payout 3:00PMTucson Main Street Billiards (520) 546-3464 Race to full handicap $10 Side pot 1:00PM

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DADADADADAYYYYY CITYCITYCITYCITYCITY LOCALOCALOCALOCALOCATIONTIONTIONTIONTION PHONEPHONEPHONEPHONEPHONE EVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULES ENTRYENTRYENTRYENTRYENTRY ADDEDADDEDADDEDADDEDADDED TIMETIMETIMETIMETIMEMondays Kalispell Cattlemen’s Casino (406) 257-9656 8-Ball $5 Matching 7:00PM

Three Forks Frontier Club (406) 285-9876 Free Pool All DayWednesdays Kalispell Cattlemen’s Casino (406) 257-9656 8-Ball $5 Matching 7:00PM

Missoula Buck’s Club (406) 543-5028 8-Ball $5 $5/player 7:00PMFriday Missoula Buck’s Club (406) 543-5028 8-Ball $5 $5/player 7:00PMSaturdays Kalispell Cattlemen’s Casino (406) 257-9656 8-Ball $5 Matching 1:00PM

Missoula Buck’s Club (406) 543-5028 8-Ball $5 $5/player 4:00PMMissoula Buck’s Club (406) 543-5028 8-Ball $5 $5/player 8:00PM

Sundays Belgrade Hub Bar (406) 388-1811 Free Pool All DayButte Mr Ed’s (406) 782-3700 8 Ball $5 $2.50/player 2:00PM

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DADADADADAYYYYY CITYCITYCITYCITYCITY LOCALOCALOCALOCALOCATIONTIONTIONTIONTION PHONEPHONEPHONEPHONEPHONE EVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULESEVENT / RULES ENTRYENTRYENTRYENTRYENTRY ADDEDADDEDADDEDADDEDADDED TIMETIMETIMETIMETIMEMondays Sacramento Jointed Cue (916) 456-3243 9-Ball B $5 8:00PM

San Francisco Family Billiards (415) 931-1115 USPPA $20 7:00PMTuesdays Emeryville Broken Rack (510) 652-9808 USPPA $15 8:00PM

Gilroy Garlic City Billiards (408) 842-6950 9-Ball USPPA $15 7:30PMMountain View CA Billiard Club (650) 965-3100 8 Ball Handicapped $10 8:00PMRiverside Shooters (951) 785-9588 9-Ball Handicapped $12 8:00PMSacramento Jointed Cue (916) 456-3243 9-Ball Open staggered entry $5-$15 $50 8:00PM

Wednesdays Mountain View CA Billiard Club (650) 965-3100 9-Ball USPPA $20 8:00PMSacramento Hard Times (916) 332-8798 9 Ball ‘B’ & below-Limit 32 $5 $75 7:00PMSan Francisco Billiards Palacade (415) 585-6800 8-Ball $10 $50 7:30PM

Thursdays Riverside Shooters (951) 785-9588 9-Ball $12 8:00PMSacramento Hard Times (916) 332-8798 9 Ball USPPA $10 7:00PMSan Francisco Family Billiards (415) 931-1115 USPPA $20 7:00PM

Saturdays Daly City, CA Town & Country (650) 992-7900 9-Ball Call 1:00PMRiverside Shooters (951) 785-9588 9-Ball USPPA $12 $50 w/16 1:00PMSan Francisco Family Billiards (415) 931-1115 NPL $20 3:00PMSan Francisco Billiard Palacade (415) 346-9140 NPL $20 $500 Break Pot 1:00PM

Sundays Bellflower Hard Times (562) 867-7733 9-Ball Open $15 $$$ 1:00PMMountain View CA Billiard Club (650) 965-3100 9-Ball USPPA Handicap $20 $500 Break Pot 8:00PMSacramento Hard Times (916) 332-8798 9 Ball Open $15 $5/player to $150 Noon

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May 3 Beaverton, OR BJACS (See ad April) (503) 740-8478 8-Ball Open Mixed Junior $25 10:30AMMay 3 Lynnwood, WA Uncle Jack’s (See ad p29) (425) 640-5474 9-Ball (big table) $20+$5 g.f. $250 w/32 10:00AMMay 3 Oregon City, OR K C Midway (See ad p29) (503) 656-9501 9-Ball 3 Person Team $45 $$$ 10:00AMMay 3 Sacramento, CA Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 One Pocket $20 $10 per 30 max. NoonMay 4 Sacramento, CA Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 9-Ball $25 $10 per 50 max. NoonMay 4 Portland, OR Sam’s Billiards (See ad 31) (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool $15 11:00AMMay 3-4 Tacoma, WA Malarkey’s (See ad p25) (253) 383-3301 8-Ball Bar Box - Limit 64 $15 100% 10:00AMMay 3-4 Phoenix, AZ Alexander’s (480) 272-2016 AWBT Tour 8 Ball Bar Box Call $500 CallMay 9-17 Las Vegas, NV BCA Nationals (See ad Jan) (702) 719-7665 Nationals Singles, Sc Dbls, Tms Varies $750,000 CallMay 10 Salem, OR The Cue Ball (See ad p10) (503) 362-9740 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players $10 $200 10:00AMMay 10-11 Las Vegas, NV Pool Sharks (See ad p12) (702) 222-1011 Tony Robles Pool School $300 CallMay 11 Las Vegas, NV Pool Sharks (See ad p12) (702) 222-1011 10-Ball Predator Qualifier $50 NoonMay 16 Okanogan, WA The Club (See ad p9) (509) 422-1907 Warm up $10 $100 7:00PMMay 17-18 Okanogan, WA The Club (See ad p9) (509) 422-1907 8-Ball 3-Man Team Round Robin $60/team $500 w/12 teams 11:00AMMay 17 Oregon City, OR K C Midway (See ad p29) OPAL-APA APA Capt/Co-Capt Tourny Call CallMay 17 Bozeman, MT Eagles #326 (See ad p16) (406) 587-9996 Open 9-Ball Limit 32 players $25 incl g.f. $200 11:00AMMay 17-18 Mtn View, CA CA Billiard Club (See ad p27) (650) 965-3100 Sat: One Pocket / Sun: 9-Ball $25 / $25 $400 each 1:00PMMay 17-18 Longview, WA Cadillac Island (See ad p34) (360) 957-0065 9-Ball Handicap - Limit 64 $40+$10 g.f. $1,000 Guar 11:00AMMay 22-31 Las Vegas, NV VNEA (See ad April) League Operator VNEA International Champs. Varies $85,000 Call

May 24 Tucson, AZ Main Street (See ad p12) (520) 546-3464 Aloha 9-Ball Party Call CallMay 24-25 San Francisco, CA Family Billiards (See ad p5) (415) 931-1115 One Pocket/9-Ball $25 each $300 ea w/32 1:00PMMay 28 San Francisco, CA Billiard Palacade (See ad p26) (415) 585-6800 8-Ball Handicapped $20 $200 CallMay 31 Tucson, AZ Main Street (See ad p12) (520) 546-3464 Super Scotch Doubles $20 $500 1:00PMJun 7 Sacramento, CA Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 One Pocket $20 $10 per 30 max. NoonJun 8 Sacramento, CA Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 9-Ball $25 $10 per 50 max. NoonJun 7 Lynnwood, WA Uncle Jack’s (See ad p29) (425) 640-5474 9-Ball (big table) $20+$5 g.f. $250 w/32 10:00AMJun 8 Portland, OR Sam’s Billiards (See ad p31) (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool $12 11:00AMJun 7-8 Port Angeles, WA New Peking (See ad p23) (360) 452-3845 Ironmaniac II-25 player Round Robin $60+$10 g.f. $500 w/full field 10:00AMJun 7-14 Las Vegas, NV ACS Nationals (See ad p2) (888) 662-1705 8-Ball & 9-Ball Championships Varies CallJun 14 Salem, OR The Cue Ball (See ad p10) (503) 362-9740 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players $10 $200 10:00AMJun 14 Bozeman, MT Eagles #326 (See ad p16) (406) 587-9996 “Chip” Pool Classic $10 $200 11:00AMJun 14-15 Lynnwood, WA NWPA (See ad p6) (206) 920-1936 9-Ball at Uncle Jack’s Call CallJun 20 Mtn View, CA CA Billiard Club (See ad p27) (650) 965-3100 9-Ball Mini tournament $15 $200 7:30PMJun 21-22 Mtn View, CA CA Billiard Club (See ad p27) (650) 965-3100 9-Ball USPPA Summer Shootout $60 $1000 w/128 11:00AMJun 21-22 Spokane, WA McQ’s (See ad p8) (509) 891-8357 8 Ball & 9 Ball Summer Jamboree $50 ea $$$ CallJun 21-22 Tempe, AZ Desert Classic (See ad p13) (480) 888-5112 14-1 on 9’ tables Call $1000 CallJun 21 Helena, MT Edge Casino (See ad p4) (406) 449-4997 14.1 (Straight Pool) $20 $200 11:00AMJun 25 San Francisco, CA Billiard Palacade (See ad p26) (415) 585-6800 8-Ball Handicapped $20 $200 CallJun 28-29 San Francisco, CA Family Billiards (See ad p5) (415) 931-1115 One Pocket/9-Ball $25 each $300 ea w/32 1:00PMJul 5 Lynnwood, WA Uncle Jack’s (See ad p29) (425) 640-5474 9-Ball (big table) $20+$5 g.f. $250 w/32 10:00AMJul 6 Portland, OR Sam’s Billiards (See ad p31) (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool $15 11:00AMJul 5 Sacramento, CA Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 One Pocket $20 $10 per 30 max. NoonJul 6 Sacramento, CA Hard Times (See ad 23) (916) 332-8793 9-Ball $25 $10 per 50 max. NoonJul 12 Salem, OR The Cue Ball (See ad p10) (503) 362-9740 9-Ball So. Willamette Valley players $10 $200 10:00AMJul 19-20 Mtn View, CA CA Billiard Club (See ad p27) (650) 965-3100 Sat: One Pocket / Sun: 9-Ball $25 / $25 $400 each 1:00PMJul 26 Bozeman, MT Eagles #326 (See ad p16) (406) 587-9996 Pool in the Park-Mx Dbls $20/team $200 10:00AMJul 26-27 Phoenix, AZ Desert Classic (See ad p13) (480) 888-5112 9-Ball Bar Box Call $1750 CallJul 26-27 San Francisco, CA Family Billiards (See ad p5) (415) 931-1115 One Pocket/9-Ball $25 each $300 ea w/32 1:00PMJul 30 San Francisco, CA Billiard Palacade (See ad p26) (415) 585-6800 8-Ball Handicapped $20 $200 CallAug 23-24 Mesa, AZ Desert Classic (See ad p13) (480) 888-5112 9-Ball 9 Foot Tables Call $1000 Call

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May 22-31 Las Vegas, NV The crew of OTBnTV.com will be filming at the VNEA National Championships with matches and interviews

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The Break May Issue 2008