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      Shane Van Boening Breaks Derby City Classic Records as Top Performer in Event History 

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      DCC One Pocket, 9-Ball, and All-Around Champion Shane Van Boening (Photo by Ricky Bryant - RB Promotions)

      By NYC Grind Contributor, Alison M. Fischer
      On the final day of the 2012 Derby City Classic, history was made when “The South Dakota Kid” Shane Van Boening became the first player in DCC history to win two of the three ...
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      Yukio Akagariyama Defeats Ronnie Alcano for the 2011 World 9-Ball Championship 

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      Story and Photo by Ted Lerner


      (Doha, Qatar)—With a super cool demeanor and a red hot stroke, Yukio Akagariyama (赤狩山幸男)of Japan won the 2011 World 9-ball Championship, defeating the Philippines Ronnie Alcano in a tense and scintillating finals match on Friday night, 13-11.

      Akagariyama won the title with a brilliant display of pressure packed 9-ball before a cheering partisan crowd of close to 1500 people, most of them Filipinos, at the Al Sadd Sports Club in Doha, Qatar.

      The victory capped what has been a tremendous recent surge for the 36 year old. Back in May Akagariyama made ...
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      High School Billiards: A Decade of Champions 

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      The 2011 BEF Texas State High School 9-Ball Championship completed the historic 10th year of the successful BETTER High School Billiard Program based in Dallas, Texas on May 17th, 2011. Last years runner-up, the South Garland H.S. Colonels, rebounded from a heart-breaking loss in the previous years finals to a very respectable 17-1 record and their first championship title in this 10th anniversary of high school billiards. The Colonels join the short ...
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      Allison Fisher Joins Dragon Promotions 

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      Chicago, Illinois- Fifteen times World Champion Allison Fisher has signed on to be represented by global events producer Dragon Promotions. Fisher, known as The Duchess of Doom, has been the most dominant force in women's pool during the past 2 decades.


      Hall of Famer Allison Fisher was voted as one of the top most influential people in pool

      "Among our travels and research in international markets, we have found Allison's popularity and name to be very significant. ...
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      6th Annual Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open Starts in July 

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      New Iberia, Louisiana - The 2011 Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open is back in its 6th year and will bring forth some of the best amateur talents around the country. The event starts on July 28 until July 31 at Emerald Billiards in New Iberia,Louisiana. The Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open is produced by Dragon Promotions and will coincide with The Poison DP Pro Classic events. This 6th installment of this amateur extravaganza will feature 7 total tournaments with 9-Ball and 8-Ball disciplines, with divisions in Open, Women, Seniors, Mixed Doubles and new Pro-Am 9-Ball Open which allows all players pro or amateur to play. No Pros,
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      Gearing Up for the BEF Junior Nationals! Play. Sponsor. Get Involved 

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      The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) Junior National 9-Ball Championships is the most prestigious junior event in North America. Young billiard athletes, ages 18 & under, will be competing for academic scholarships, prizes and an opportunity to represent North America at the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) World Junior 9-Ball Championships. The 23rd annual event will be held at Northern ...
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      Biggest Straight Pool Prize Ever: The 71st World Tournament 

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      New Brunswick, New Jersey- For the sixth straight year, Dragon Promotions will produce the 71st Annual World Tournament of Straight Pool . In partnership with the support of Dr.Michael Fedak, this year's event will have the biggest payout in straight pool history with $20,000 going to the champion. The event is $35,000 added , boasting a total $70,000 in the prize fund. The luxurious Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ will host this year's event starting August 28 through September 2, 2011. Once again ...
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