December 2008 News
Van Boening Scheduled to Compete at Olympia Open II
Published: December 29, 2008
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Shane Van Boening, 2007 US Open Champion & Predator World Ten-ball Champion is scheduled to compete at the Olympia Open II. This $10,000 added event will be hosted by the Olympia Resort and Spa in Oconomowoc, WI. and directed by the experienced team of DR Pool Promotions, Inc.
In his amateur career, Van Boening posted 3 [...]
Petrillo Brings Home Holiday Billiards Win
Published: December 29, 2008
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Petrillo Brings Home Holiday Billiards Win
Tri-State Tour / East Rutherford, NJ
by Skip Maloney
Dennis Petrillo shouldered a defeat in the hot seat match and came back to win the Tri-State Tour stop December 27. Petrillo and hot seat/finalist opponent Ron Mason were among 27 entrants who signed on for the $500-added, B-D handicapped tournament hosted by [...]
Rowell and Trest Are Billiards Best
Published: December 28, 2008
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Rowell and Trest Are Billiards Best
Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour / Birmingham, AL
by InsidePOOL Staff
The Viking Cue Open and Amateur 9- Ball Tour events were hosted by Club Quincy in Birmingham, AL, the weekend of December 20-21. David Rowell took home first place in the open division, while David Trest came in first in the amateur [...]
Korea Victorious Over Japan in Billiards
Published: December 24, 2008
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Korea Victorious Over Japan in Billiards
The South Koreans defeated the very strong Team Japan in the 3rd Annual MBC ESPN Korea vs Japan 9-Ball Championship. The two previous events had Korea defeating Japan 9-6 and then Japan coming back to defeat Korea 9-7 the following year. This time both teams changed their line-up which made [...]
Fran Crimi Honored with Billiard Congress of America 2008 President’s Award
Published: December 23, 2008
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Fran Crimi Honored with Billiard Congress of America 2008 President’s Award
Each year the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President’s Award. This year the BCA has chosen to recognize Fran Crimi, BCA Instructor Program administrator and BCA [...]
