Category: Industry

2009 Mezz Classic by InsidePOOL Staff The Mezz Classic 10-Ball Invitational is well underway at Corner Pocket Billiards in Orlando, FL. Held concurrently with the Mezz Classic Straight Pool Invitational event, which was won by Johnny Archer over Mika Immonen the day prior, the 10-ball division attracted 48 players, 16…

2009 Mezz Classic by InsidePOOL Staff After Thursday’s tight rounds in the 23-man Mezz Classic Straight Pool Invitational, Johnny Archer emerged victorious, having defeated Mika “Iceman” Immonen in the final match to take top honors. The event was hosted by Corner Pocket Billiards in Orlando, FL, and was sponsored by…

2009 Mezz Classic by InsidePOOL Staff Defending champion Thorsten “The Hitman” Hohmann is poised to take his second Mezz Classic Straight Pool Invitational title at the Second Annual Mezz Classic, being held August 6-9 at Corner Pocket Billiards in Orlando, FL. The event is being sponsored by Mezz Cues and…

SureWest Communications’ revenue rose slightly in the second quarter from the previous-year period as the Roseville-based telecom continues to focus on growing its broadband market share, according to results announced Thursday. Total revenue increased 2 percent to $60.9 million from $59.86 million in the year-ago quarter. Much of SureWest’s push…

2009 Mezz Classic by InsidePOOL Staff The Second Annual Mezz Classic rolled into Orlando, FL, the first week of August to see who are the best in this pool-player satiated area. The event is sponsored by Mezz Cues and Ozone Billiards and is hosted by Corner Pocket Billiards. The Mezz…

Blaze 9-Ball Tour / Deptford, NJ by Jose Burgos Eddie Abraham took home another first-place win on the Blaze 9-Ball Tour, triumphing over Bruce Nagle in the finals. This $1,000-added event was hosted by Hot Shot Billiards in Deptford, NJ, August 2. Abraham went undefeated through the tournament, blazing a…

OB Cues and Cue & A Promotions Bring Free Live Coverage of the White Diamond Billiards Summer Extravaganza White Diamond Billiards in Lafayette, Louisiana, is set to host their annual Summer Extravaganza. Owned and operated by Chris Miller, White Diamonds Billiards opened 13 years ago and is known for drawing…

SureWest Communications will sell its fixed wireless Internet access unit to Reno-based Yonder Media, officials announced. Details of the transaction were not disclosed, but SureWest officials said the proceeds will help fuel the company’s continuing growth in its broadband sector. The Roseville-based company has been peeling off what it calls…

Predator Launches 10 Ball World Tour in Anadia, Portugal After much anticipation, the Predator International 10-Ball Tour is coming to Europe. The first event will take place at the Sport Complex in Anadia, Portugal from September 10-12, 2009. With players from all over the world competing on 21 tables, this…

Breaker’s Billiards Annual Tournament / Mobile, AL by Lea Andrews It took Jamie Baraks almost two full days to do it, but he made his way through a tough field to claim first in Breaker’s Billiards Annual $10,000-guaranteed tournament. The event, held August 1-2, drew 96 players from around the…