Category: Derby City Classic

Derby City Classic Banks Finish With a Bang By Mike Fieldhammer, InsidePOOL Staff Larry Price reclaimed the title of Derby City Classic bank pool champion in a rapid-fire final match against Texan Sylver Ochoa. Price, the 2002 DCC bank pool winner, gained entry to the final match via a bye…

End of the Road for Reyes at Derby City Classic Banks By Mike Fieldhammer, InsidePOOL Staff Efren Reyes, last year’s Derby City Classic All-Around champion, was eliminated Sunday from the bank pool competition. He was forced to use his re-buy option when he lost to Louisville’s own Brent Jackson. Once…

Derby City Bank Pool Continues, One-Pocket Begins By Mike Fieldhammer, InsidePOOL Staff Seventy-one billiard players remain in the 9-ball banks division as round six begins. Players that have been banking impressively include Jeremy Jones, Jason Kirkwood, Larry “The Truth” Nevel, Sylver Ochoa, and Shawn Putnum, all of whom remain undefeated…

Louisville Billiards Action Heats Up By Mike Fieldhammer, InsidePOOL Staff The weather and action are heating up in Louisville. Rainy weather greeted players arriving on day two of the Tenth Annual Derby City Classic. Round three of the 9-ball banks tournament is nearly complete. Last night’s bank pool ring game…

Tenth Annual Derby City Classic Kicks Off Mike Fieldhammer, InsidePOOL Staff The Tenth Annual Derby City Classic kicked off this afternoon with a brief players’ meeting before the 9-ball banks competition started. A click of the mouse started the first round match-ups of 456 players scrolling upwards on the big…

Derby City Classic Event Schedule Visit the Derby City Classic image gallery Visit the billiards video podcasts area Thursday, January 3rd • Late sign-ups (if fields are not full) 4 pm-10 pm • Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 5 pm-12 am • Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am…