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      Phantom of the Opera and Billiards Unite to Support Hurricane Sandy Relief 

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      Long Island, New York - Dragon Promotions is very proud to announce that they are supporting the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts by coordinating donations from the billiard industry for the Hurricane Sandy Recovery Benefit Concert on Long Island. The concert, a brainchild of Dr. Louis Pannullo, is already set to raise $10,000 and will feature Phantom of the Opera stars Jeremy Stolle and Elizabeth Welch as well as world renowned pianist, Philip Edward Fisher. Dr. Louis Pannullo will be accompanying the stars as they sing for a welcoming crowd. The event takes place at his home on Long Island on December16th, 2012.

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      America's John Schmidt is the World Tournament of 14.1 Champion 

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      California's John "Mr.400" Schmidt became the first American in 22 years to hoist the World 14.1 Trophy when he defeated legendary Efren Reyes of the Philippines Photos courtesy Brian Loeng of www.NYCGrind.com





      Queens, New York- Europe's dominance of straight pool has ended. John Schmidt of Hesperia, California put USA back on top again in the 100th anniversary tournament of the game. A fitting end for the oldest pool tournament in the world. To do so, Schmidt had to defeat a field of international superstars whom most put well ahead of Schmidt as favorites. Undeterred by critics, Schmidt proved to the world America still has game.



      The 2012 Predator World Tournament took place July 29th - August 3rd in New York City. The event was produced by Dragon Promotions & Dr.Michael Fedak and proudly co-sponsored by Championship Cloth, Olhausen Tables, Amsterdam Billiards, Aramith Balls, Pool & Billiard Magazine, Championship Tour Edition Chalk, and straight pool ...
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      Thorsten Hohmann Runs 141 against Mika Immonen at 2012 Predator World 14.1 Tournament 

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      The steely Hohmann is carrying his invincibility from last year to this year's 72nd World 14.1 photo by www.charleseamesphotography.com





      Queens, New York- Finland's Mika Immonen had a rough day on Day 3 of the Predator World Tournament of 14.1. After he ran 40+ balls, he missed and the game was over. Defending champion Thorsten Hohmann of Germany pounced on the Ice Man with a 141 ball run that ended the match. The 141 is the highest run of the event so far.


      "I missed a shot that I thought I should've made", Mika then sighs turning his hands upwards in a what can you do gesture. "And then it was over."


      Immonen came back strong after finishing 2nd in his round robin group which meant he had a first round match that he won handily 150-65 against surprise qualifier ...
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      Huidji & Dechaine Make Incredible Comebacks at Predator World 14.1 Tournament 

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      Huidji See made one of the greatest comebacks ever at the World Tournament!photo by www.charleseamesphotography.com


      Queens, New York- Some new straight pool heroes are forming in New York. One of the top favorites Johnny Archer, a former Bronze medalist, faced against World 10-ball Champ Huidji See in another USA vs Europe TV stream match. Archer looked to have it in the bag when he ran a 98 and barely missed a tricky finesse shot.

      But See came back and put together a 100 ball run to defeat Archer and win his group ...
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      Earl, Efren, Schmidt & Archer Moving Along at World 14.1 Tournament in NYC 

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      Strickland is lovin his first World Tournament of 14.1 experience!

      Earl Loves 14.1- Reyes Weaves Straight Pool Magic
      Queens, New York- The first timers in the Predator World Tournament of 14.1 are making the most of their initiation. Efren Reyes, Earl Strickland, and Darren Appleton have yet to taste defeat in the round robin stage of the event. All three players have won their matches soundly and look like the favorites to win their respective groups.


      Earl Strickland won his first three matches with landslide victories. He finished each match in an impressive 2 innings, taking down Danny Barouty 100 to 18, Jeff Molh 100 to ...
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      Pam Cimarelli Wins the Predator World 14.1 Qualifiers at Amsterdam Billiards Club in New York 

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      Top northeast women's player Pam Cimarelli will be taking on Thorsten Hohmann at the World Tournament

      By Charlie Williams

      Queens, New York- Chicago, New York City, New Jersey, and Ohio produced 9 winners to add to the elite field in this Sunday's start of the 72nd Predator World Tournament of 14.1. Players traveled from New Jersey to New York, New York to New Jersey, Georgia to Ohio, and so on to earn their way to the biggest straight pool event of the year. One unique standout will be Pam Cimarelli, the sole woman in the men's field during the Predator World Tournament.

      "I was really surprised to see so many
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      Billiards Heaven in NYC ! Verhoeven 3-Cushion Open & Predator World 14.1 Together! 

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      World 3-Cushion Champion Torbjorn Blomdahl of Sweden & World 14.1 Champion Thorsten Hohmann of Germany will be playing side by side as masters of their respective games


      by Ira Lee



      Queens, New York- This summer, Dragon Promotions and Carom Cafe are proud to present "Billiards Heaven in New York": Sure to be a transcendental experience; imagine, for the very first time, simultaneous Championships in the two finest billiard disciplines, performed at the ultimate levels: The Predator World Tournament of 14.1 and the Verhoeven Open 3-cushion Tournament - together, in one ...
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