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Trobiano Wins Invitational
July 29, 2010 · Leave a comment
John Trobiano Captures the 13th Annual “Tri-State Tour” Invitational By John Leyman (photo: John Trobiano) The thirteenth annual Tri-State Tour Invitational Tournament took place July 10, 11 & 17, 2010, at Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ bringing together highly skilled amateurs hoping to sharpen their game en route to the pro circuit and ambitious upstarts looking to advance in class. With the closing of Comet Billiards last year (the host room for the past several years for the event) this year’s event was moved to Castle Billiards and the format was changed slightly so... [Read the full story]
Results
Richard Sweet Memorial
July 12, 2010 · Leave a comment
Cliff Joyner Tommy Kennedy July 1st-4th, 2010— In honor of Richard Sweet The Viking Cue-Olhausen Billiards Classic Tour and Mr. Cues II in Atlanta, GA hosted the 1stAnnual Richard Sweet Memorial the event drew in 414 entries and paid out $8000 in the three event series. The event kicked off Thursday night with a $500 Guaranteed Prize Fund 8-Ball Mini Tournament with a field of 124 players which would be won by Cliff Joyner. Ike Runnels took 2nd Place and Shawn Putnam would claim 3rd. Friday night’s $500 Guaranteed Prize Fund 9-Ball Mini Tournament hosted a field of 146 players. ... [Read the full story]
Press Releases
BCA Names Ivan Lee of Iwan Simonis 2010-2011 Board Chairman
July 28, 2010 · Leave a comment
BCA Names Ivan Lee of Iwan Simonis 2010-2011 Board Chairman Broomfield, Colo. – July 28, 2010 – During its general membership meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 13, 2010, the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) announced the results of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors elections, which are as follows: Category 1 (Manufacturer/Distributor) Austin Rothbard (Brunswick Corporation), three-year term Elaine Gerber (Presidential Billiards, LP), three-year term Martin Bloom (Olhausen Billiard Mfg., Inc.), three-year term Thomas Rodgers (Robertson Billiard Supplies), three-year... [Read the full story]
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Up to 50% OFF Select Cues
January 20, 2010 · Leave a comment
Click to see special pricing on Poison Cues, Lucasi Hybrid Cues, T-shirts, Coffee Mugs http://www.onthebreaknews.com/Marketplace.htm Read More →
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VNEA-LIVE Streaming Video Magazine
June 12, 2010 · Leave a comment
The LIVE Streaming Video from the 30th Annual VNEA International championships filmed by OTBnTV at the Riviera in Las Vegas, Nevada is now available to watch as Video On Demand. If you weren’t there to watch in person take a few minutes to watch the action from the tournament floor. See your friends and family at the VNEA celebration. Read More →
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October 14, 2009 · Leave a comment
NOTE: This section is for common links found on this website. Help us keep our list current. Link to us and send us your link. www.onthebreaknews.com/breakingnews PLACES PEOPLE PLAY Places People Play Feature Locations www.onthebreaknews.com/PlacesPeoplePlay.htm California Billiard Club Mountain View, California www.californiabilliardclub.com The Cue Ball Salem, Oregon www.thecueball.com Hardtimes Billiards Sacramento, California www.hardtimesbilliards.com Las Vegas Cue Club Las Vegas, Nevada www.lvcueclub.com BILLIARD SUPPLIERS Atlas Billiard Supplies The finest... [Read the full story]
News
Trobiano Wins Invitational
John Trobiano Captures the 13th Annual “Tri-State Tour” Invitational By John Leyman (photo: John Trobiano) The thirteenth annual Tri-State Tour Invitational Tournament took place July 10, 11 & 17, 2010, at Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ bringing together highly skilled amateurs hoping to sharpen...
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John Alicea Wins
John Alicea Wins His First Predator Event of the Season while Tony Robles Claims the Open/Pro 10-ball By Alison M. Fischer, NYCgrind.com (photo: L-R 3rd Place: Jim Munak, Noel Bensurto, 2nd Place: Daniel Dagotdot and 1st Place Winner: John Alicea) Hosting a field of sixty-seven players, the Ozone Billiards Predator...
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Bustamante Elected to BCA Hall of Fame
Francisco Bustamante, Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart Gain BCA Hall of Fame Election Filipino star enters in Greatest Player category; Hubbart, Bell recognized for Meritorious Service (file photo: Francisco Bustamante) BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 27, 2010 — Francisco Bustamante, one of the most accomplished players to come...
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Francisco Taylor Ropes A Texas Victory
Three Cushion Champion Francisco Taylor Ropes A Texas Victory (photo: Francisco Taylor, Megan Smith) It was another successful event this past weekend at Q Stix Billiards in Houston where 56 Open 9-Ball, 9 One Pocket, and 11 Open Ladies 9-Ball competitors battled it out for over 6k in cash which included $1,550 in...
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Samm Diep Wins Tucson Event
(photo: Samm Diep) Pockets, in Tucson, was the host of the AWBT’s third stop of 2010! It is one of the best places to play in Arizona. The owners, Lenny and Donna, run a top-notch establishment. The staff provides fabulous and friendly service. We look forward to playing here again in the future. Thank you Pockets...
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World Cup of Pool Venue and Draw Announced
Super Mall to Host Fifth Annual Team Pool Extravaganza MATCHROOM SPORT is delighted to announce that the venue for the forthcoming PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool will be the Midtown Wing of Robinsons Place in Ermita, Manila. Originally built in the 1980s, Robinsons houses more than 330 local shops, dining outlets...
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Collegiate Champions Crowned
70th Annual ACUI Collegiate Championship Winners Crowned Hosted by the Michigan Union Billiards & Games Room at the University of Michigan July 22, 2010 (Ann Arbor, MI.) — The Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Collegiate 9-Ball Championships took place July 16-17 at the University of Michigan...
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WBPA U S Open Starts July 28th
(photo: Sarah Rousey) TOP FEMALE BILLIARD PROFESSIONALS RETURN TO THE RIVERWIND CASINO TO BATTLE IT OUT FOR THE TITLE OF “US OPEN CHAMPION” THE WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL BILLIARD ASSOCIATION WILL RETURN FOR YET ANOTHER ACTION PACKED FOUR DAYS OF LIVE BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT ACTION AND ESPN LIVE TAPING OF THE 2010 WOMEN’S...
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