Category: Tournaments

  • 2007 Philippines World Pool Championship Qualifier Field Tops 160 Mark

    2007 Philippines World Pool Championship Qualifier Field Tops 160 Mark More than 160 billiards players have entered the qualifying tournaments in the hope of securing a place in the 2007 Philippines World Pool Championship. Players from 23 countries will be competing in the ten qualifying events from Saturday, October 27…

  • Chenman Replaces Frank at 2007 Philippines World Pool Championship

    Chenman Replaces Frank at 2007 Philippines World Pool Championship Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines – Lee Chenman, the Hong Kong based pocket billiards player, has been granted a spot in the 128-man starting line-up of the forthcoming Philippines World Pool Championship following the withdrawal of American player Troy Frank. Chenman, 28,…

  • Shane Van Boening in 2007 Mosconi Cup

    Shane Van Boening in 2007 Mosconi Cup Feijen makes appearance No.4 Following from his marvelous win at the 32nd US Open last Saturday, Shane Van Boening, the 24 year-old from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is announced by event promoters Matchroom Sport as the fourth of five billiard players to represent…

  • Van Boening Eclipses Alcano, Claims 32nd U.S. Open Title

    Van Boening Eclipses Alcano, Claims 32nd U.S. Open Title 13-10 finals victory clinches 9-ball’s most coveted crown for the pride of South Dakota by Paul Berg, Inside POOL Magazine Staff The journey literally began Sunday night, but in Shane Van Boening’s heart as an American pool player, tonight ends a…

  • Van Boening and Mekari reach U.S. Open Winners

    Van Boening and Mekari reach U.S. Open Winners’ Finale Four remain for final day of play; Alcano and Souquet seek another shot By Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff With the last match of play on day six of the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships concluding shortly after 4:30 AM here in…

  • Sixteen Shoot on at U.S. Open

    Sixteen Shoot on at U.S. Open Undefeated ranks trimmed to eight; B-siders Immonen and Gallego win eight straight by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff Seeking a fifth consecutive victory without a loss at the 32nd U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships, 16 of the world’s very best billiard players went to ground…

  • U.S. Open Winners

    U.S. Open Winners’ Bracket Halved to 16, Filipino Contingent Still Strong Late Night Ahead for One-Loss Hopefuls in Chesapeake by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff Deservedly under the television lights during both Billiard Club Network live matches, top 9-ballers from The Republic of the Philippines stole the show tonight at…

  • Amidst One-Loss Paydays at the Open, Tradition and Tragedy Transpire

    Amidst One-Loss Paydays at the Open, Tradition and Tragedy Transpire Title defense ends against local standout, past champions persevere on one-loss side by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff At a buffet during the dinner break this evening for fans to mingle with past U.S. Open champions, 2006 winner John Schmidt…

  • Alcano Erupts, Schmidt Stymied in Third-Round U.S. Open Play

    Alcano Erupts, Schmidt Stymied in Third-Round U.S. Open Play Other favorites tested, few fail by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff From one reigning champion to another, there was a world of difference on this Wednesday night at the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships. Current world champ Ronato Alcano allowed Chris Bartram…

  • Grinders Galore Trek Through One-Loss Charts at Grueling U.S. Open

    Grinders Galore Trek Through One-Loss Charts at Grueling U.S. Open 128 players still in action; third round of unbeaten play set for tonight by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff Roughly half the original field of 233 billiard players will wait for next year for another chance at the U.S. Open…