Category: Features
Mike ‘Fireball’ Dechaine has joined the OB Pro Team of players
We are pleased to announce that Mike ‘Fireball’ Dechaine has joined the OB Pro Team of players. Mike was born in Waterville, Maine and now resides in Providence, Rhode Island where he plays out of Snookers Sports Bar & Grill (who also sponsor him) . At the young age of 26, Mike has already been playing Pro for the last 7 years and has won several large events which include the Ultimate 10 Ball Championship in 2011 and the Turning Stone Casino Classic XIX in 2012. Mike has also proudly represented the USA twice in the prestigious Mosconi Cup both in 2011 and 2012. In the last 2 years Mike has proven to be one of the most consistent American players competing today with a string of high finishes in almost every event he competes in.
Sponsors at 2014 BEF Junior Nationals
May 23, 2014 (Englewood, CO): What’s a national pool tournament without the best equipment? The Billiard Education Foundation’s Junior National 9-Ball Championships, being held in conjunction with this year’s BCA Summit in Louisville, KY, will benefit from three long-time supporters of junior billiards: Diamond (tables), Simonis (cloth) and Aramith (balls).
APA Honors Late Co-Founder with Trophy Designation
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (April 29, 2014) “”The American Poolplayers Association (APA) announced yesterday that the U.S. Amateur Championship trophy will now be known as The Larry Hubbart Trophy in honor of Co-Founder and Billiard Hall of Famer Larry Hubbart who passed away last August. Fellow Co-Founder Terry Bell made the announcement during the Annual APA League Operator Convention in Las Vegas
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COLLIN DOWDY WINS 1st FBT JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
Boynton Beach, Fla. ““ Eleven junior players showed up at Slate Billiards in Boynton Beach, Florida, last month for the first Juniors 8-Ball Tournament, sponsored by the Flamingo Billiards Tour. Kids came from as far away as Bradenton and Miramar, many of them playing in their very first event.
McDermott Announces Free Cue Giveaway for May 2014
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI (May 1, 2014) ““ McDermott Cue Mfg. LLC is a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of pool cues, performance shafts and billiard accessories. McDermott is proud to announce the Custom Cue of the Month Giveaway for May 2014.
Pedro Piedrabuena Does It Again-2014 USBA 3-Cushion National Winner
CLICK ON PEDRO PHOTO TO SEE FINAL MATCH HUGO VS. PEDRO
 CLICK ON PEDRO PHOTO TO SEE FINAL MATCH HUGO VS. PEDRO
Pedro Piedrabuena
USBA Champion: 2002, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013
Pedro Piedrabuena returns as the 2013 defending champion and the presumptive favorite for another
crown. Since 2002, Piedrabuena has won six championships and finished second five times. And it seems
that the best is still to come for the 43″year”old resident of San Diego.
Believe It Or Not – A 3-Cushion Rarity!!
During the game between Hugo Patino and Luis Castilla in the Semi-Finals a rare occurrence happened. Hugo a 2009 U.S. National Champion had all 3 carom balls frozen after his shot. This has never occurred before in the history of the USBA 3-Cushion Nationals.
Chicagoland TAP, an amateur pool league, was established in July 2012 by Jemal Elmore. Its mission is to:
2013 National Champions 8-Ball Elite Bracket FA Cues Promote integrity, honesty and fair play in amateur completion Encourage growth in the sport of amateur pool Provide an opportunity for amateur world-class play Bring respect...
