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      Dragon Ends Little Wonder's Run: Engel Downs Archer at ABP Pro Tour 

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      20 year old Jesse Engel is getting seasoned with every pro event

      New Iberia, Louisiana- 18 year old "Little Wonder" Wang Can of China was stopped from cashing in his 3rd consecutive appearance at USA's ABP Pro Tour events. Charlie "Korean Dragon" Williams eliminated the youngster from his own event today. The Championship Cloth 5th Annual Pro Classic events are a pro 9-Ball and 10-Ball event during October 16th-20th, ...
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      Alcano Wins Championship Cloth Pro Classic 9-Ball 

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      Alcano lost his first match and won 8 in a row to become the champion in Louisiana



      New Iberia, Louisiana- Ronnie "The Volcano" Alcano just needed a little time to erupt. He arrived fresh off the plane and took a loss off the bat, but then was unstoppable. In eight consecutive matches, he was unthreatened .The Championship Cloth 5th Annual Pro Classic events are a pro 9-Ball and 10-Ball event during October ...
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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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      ACUI’s Collegiate 9-Ball Championships at Indiana University 

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      BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Dozens of collegiate billiards and table tennis players from across the country are at Indiana University this weekend, when the Bloomington campus hosts the ACUI’s first combined Collegiate 9-Ball and Table Tennis Championships. These events are sponsored by the Association of College Unions International, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to enhancing campus life.

      The Indiana Memorial Union will host the 9-Ball championship games in the Back Alley, while the table tennis competition will take place at University Gym. With 40 men and 23 women registered for the tournament, this year marks the largest field in the nearly 80-year history of the ACUI Billiards Program.

      “It’s an honor to be able to host the national championships for collegiate billiards and table tennis, and we welcome these athletes ...
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      Allison Fisher Wins 6th WPBA US Open 9-Ball Championship 

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      2012 US Open Champion Allison Fisher (Photo by Dale Shank)

      Gerda Hofstatter and Allison Fisher in a Classic Battle for the Title
      TULSA, OK – The 2012 WPBA US Open 9-Ball Championship is in the history books and Allison Fisher has successfully defended her title to win her SIXTH WPBA US Open 9-Ball Championship!
      Gerda Hofstatter won the opening lag and break, pocketing the six and playing safe. Fisher missed the kick and with ball in hand, Gerda ran the rack to lead 1-0, but lost the safety battle in the next rack to give Allison her first game. Gerda got back to the table in game three, but Gerda missed a tough 8, leaving Allison a bank on the eight and an easy nine to pull ahead 2-1.
      In rack four, Gerda made a classic two ball ...
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      World Champion Wu Chia Ching Immigrated to China 

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      "I know I will not be forgiven by many, but I have to take care of tomorrow's lunch."
      said Wu Chia Ching, the youngest world champion ever, who has left Taiwan and immigrated to China.

      For two years, Wu had been banned to represent Taiwan in international tournaments and to play inside Taiwan due to his partnership with Singapore Billiard Association.

      Taiwan's sports minister on Wednesday expressed shock and ...
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      Gre Leenders Continues to Serve European Pocket Billiard Federation 

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      Gre Leenders, the President of the EPBF

      Wednesday, March 30, 2011: Besides the Dynamic European Championships, the European Pocket Billiard Federation had its General Assembly. Representatives from all 35 member nations were invited to come to Brandenburg and take part in the meeting which is held biannually.

      Probably the main news that comes out of the meeting ...
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