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Mika Immonen is the 76th World 14.1 Champion

13. September 2016 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

Photos by Joseph Ratke 76th World 14.1 Sept. 5-11, 2016 New York City, Steinway Billiards New York City- It seems only fitting that two adopted New Yorkers play for the World 14.1 Title on the 15th Anniversary of 9/11. Mika Immonen is from Finland, but he has resided in NYC for over 15 years. And Earl Strickland, who hails from North Carolina, has lived in New York for about five years now. In the end, it was Immonen who was able to sigh a deep breath of relief. „Between the nerves and 6 hours of play, I was shaking. I have to admit I was more of afraid of losing in the finals again then thinking of the joys of winning“, admitted Immonen. „But I now have this huge weight off my shoulders finally. I can’t believe it. I’m the World 14.1 Champion and it is just such a huge honor.“ Immonen, age 43, was inducted into the BCA HOF in 2014 while Strickland, age 55, gained entry in 2006. Both players have been at […]

First Qualifiers for the World 14.1

5. Juni 2016 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

First Qualifiers for the World 14.1: New York, California, Chicago 76th World 14.1 September 5-11, 2016 New York City, Steinway Billiards New York City– The first 3 official qualifiers for the 76th World 14.1 has been announced. NYC’s NAPL National Amateur Pool League, Easy Street Billiards in California, and Red Shoe Billiards in Chicago will kickoff the first half of the qualifier series. All three locations have previously held World 14.1 qualifiers before, which proves their success in growing the interest of straight pool in their respective areas. 2016 will mark the 11th consecutive year the World Tournament of 14.1 will be staged. This is the longest consecutive run of the championship ever in its 104 year history with Dragon Promotions continuing production of the world’s oldest billiards event. This year’s confirmed dates for the 76th WorldTournament of 14.1 will take place on September 5th-11th,2016. For the fourth straight year, Steinway Billiards in New York City will host the prestigious championship. As usual, a star studded 56 player field is expected for this year’s lineup […]

Buddy & Ewa Win Legends of Pool Championship

4. Februar 2016 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

January 29-31,2016 The Villages, Florida Buddy & Ewa Win Legends of Pool Championship at the Florida Billiards Expo The Villages, Florida – There were numerous highlights where each pro shined, but it was the stellar play of Buddy „Rifleman“ Hall and Ewa „Striking Viking“ Mataya Laurance that beat out their esteemed peers for The Legends of Pool Championship. Six legends of pool reunited after 25 years, and day 3 didn’t fail to please the full house audiences of the 3rd Annual Florida Billiards Expo at The Villages, Florida. The Legends of Pool & The Florida Billiards Expo are sponsored by Fross & Fross Wealth Management, Rasson Billiards, Arden’s Fine Jewelers, Andy Cloth, Quantum Vitality Centers, Aramith Balls, Pool & Billiard Magazine, Taom Tips and Viking Cue. Sponsorships are still available. The events are produced by the Villages Billiards Club and Dragon Promotions. Event marketing and promotions by Orlando Synergy. Buddy Hall continued his undefeated momentum from Day 1 with a 5-3 win in the singles against Ray Martin. Hall got an early lead at 4-1, […]

76th World Tournament of 14.1 September 5-11,2016!

1. Januar 2016 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

76th World Tournament of 14.1 September 5-11,2016! September 5-11, 2016 New York City, Steinway Billiards New York City- 2016 will mark the 11th consecutive year the World Tournament of 14.1 will be staged. This is the longest consecutive run of the championship ever in history as Dragon Promotions extends its own record of producing the world’s oldest billiards event. This year’s confirmed dates for the 76th WorldTournament of 14.1 will take place on September 5th-11th,2016. For the fourth straight year, Steinway Billiards in New York City will host the prestigious championship. As usual, a star studded 56 player field is expected for this year’s lineup to win the world’s greatest straight pool championship. „New York City is still the place where straight pool thrives. Steinway Billiards is a fantastic host and they do a great job servicing the event and all the players and fans that come from around the world. We are thrilled to usher the World Tournament into another decade of life „, said Cindy Lee, CEO of Dragon Promotions. „The fans and […]

FloridaBilliardsExpo.com Launched!

28. Dezember 2015 Sixpockets.de 0

January 29-31,2016 at the Florida Billiards Expo The Villages, Florida – Now fans and players can follow updates, photos, and all the info of the upcoming 3rd Annual Florida Billiards Expo on the new website www.FloridaBilliardsExpo.com! A quarter of a century in the making, some of the most legendary stars of the game are reunited for the first time in decades…and fans can join them for a weekend reunion! On January 29-31, 2016 the 3rd Annual Florida Billiards Expo will offer pool fans around the world the Legends of Pool Experience! An escape from the winter cold and a chance to spend 3 days of pool lessons, golf, and meals while getting to know Hall of Famers Buddy Hall, LoreeJon Hasson, Jim Rempe, Joann Mason Parker, Ray Martin, and Ewa Mataya Laurance on a very personal level. The six champions will also for the first time be competing against each other in singles, mixed doubles, and a sizzling special Battle of the Sexes 8-Ball match! The FBE takes place once again in the Villages, Florida. […]

West Wins Kings Cup in Thriller Finale!

24. November 2015 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

Photos by Emille Soriano of Dragon Promotions & Jamil Buergo Manila, Philippines – In one of the most exciting finishes ever in cue sports team play, the West was able to hold back a huge charge from Asia in the pen ultimate match. The final match was the eighteenth of the event, which was a triples match seeing captain Mika Immonen, Darren Appleton, and Albin Ouschan securing the final point for the win. Captain Efren Reyes, veteran Francisco Bustamante, anchor Ko Pin Yi, and rookie Ko Ping Chung represented Team Asia while captain Mika Immonen, veteran Darren Appleton, anchor Shane Van Boening, and rookie Albin Ouschan made up Team West. Never before have two teams been so stacked with skill and talent. The inaugural Resorts World Kings Cup will mark the first time Europe and USA join forces to face again the greatest players of the Asia with Philippines and Taiwan also joining forces for the very first time in history! European and American champions will go against Asia’s champions on November 19th at Resorts […]

Van Boening is Europe’s Main Man: West Survives Asia on Day 2 of Kings Cup

21. November 2015 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

Manila, Philippines – Team West survived an early rally from Team Asia on Day 2 of the Kings Cup. Asia came out strong winning the first 9 games in a row which equated to 2 match wins to level the team scores at 4-4. But the West’s ability to come together cohesively in the triples and 4-on-4 matches made all the difference. Plus their secret weapon, lone American Shane Van Boening who is undefeated in his singles matches. Never before have two teams been so stacked with skill and talent. The inaugural Resorts World Kings Cup will mark the first time Europe and USA join forces to face again the greatest players of the Asia with Philippines and Taiwan also joining forces for the very first time in history! European and American champions will go against Asia’s champions on November 19th at Resorts World Manila in the inaugural Kings Cup! In what surely will become the most epic rivalry in cue sports, the pool world is about to get rocked in a war that fans […]

West Edges Over Asia on Day 1 of Kings Cup

21. November 2015 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

Manila, Philippines – The long anticipated Kings Cup started in a see-saw battle with both Asia and the West trading matches. But at the end of the day, it was Team West taking the mini-win for the day. Never before have two teams been so stacked with skill and talent. The inaugural Resorts World Kings Cup will mark the first time Europe and USA join forces to face again the greatest players of the Asia with Philippines and Taiwan also joining forces for the very first time in history! European and American champions will go against Asia’s champions on November 19th at Resorts World Manila in the inaugural Kings Cup! In what surely will become the most epic rivalry in cue sports, the pool world is about to get rocked in a war that fans have been dreaming about for years. Dragon Promotions is pleased to produce the Kings Cup, a three day contest to declare which side of the world boasts the strongest players, the East or the West. On November 19th-21st 2015, the […]

Reyes & Immonen Agree on Toughest Teams Ever Faced at Kings Cup

19. November 2015 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

Manila, Philippines – The Kings Cup is hours away to launch. Both Asia and Team West have been practicing and ready. In a media conference yesterday, all 8 players of the Kings Cup were interviewed. Captain Mika Immonen, one of the most experienced players alive in team play competition representing Europe numerous times, was asked if this was the toughest team he had ever faced. Mika without hesitation admitted this was indeed the greatest challenge in team competition. Captain Efren Reyes was asked the same question back, and his response was concurring with Immonen’s. „This is the most concentrated team of talent I have ever faced. It’s going to be a real battle“, said Immonen. „Every one of their players is a champion. This is going to be very hard on us“, said Reyes of his Western counterparts. „This is going to be good for Shane and Albin. Shane might actually be on the winning side for once“, said Appleton referring to the 5 years consecutive team losses USA has had to Europe. A great […]

Kings Cup 2015

15. November 2015 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

Team West gewinnt Kings Cup 2015 gegen Team Asia mit 10-7. Vom 19. – 21. November 2015 findet in Manila/Philippinen die 1. Ausgabe des Kings Cup statt. Dieses Pool Billard Show-Event wurde von Dragon Promotions ins Leben gerufen und als großes Vorbild dient der alljährige Mosconi Cup von Matchroom Sport. Bei Kings Cup 2015 gehen zwei Teams zu je vier Spielern an den Start. Während beim Mosconi Cup jedes Jahr fünfköpfige Teams aus den USA und Europa ihr Können zeigen, sind es beim Kings Cup 2015 die Teams West und East. Hier hat der Veranstalter Dragon Promotions wirklich zwei tolle Teams auf die Beine gestellt, die ab dem kommenden Donnerstag in der Resorts World Manila gegeneinander antreten. Für das Team West werden folgende Protagonisten an den Start gehen. Der viermalige US Open 9 Ball Champion Shane Van Boening aus den USA, Albin Ouschan aus Österreich der in diesem Jahr bei den China Open einen der größten Titel überhaupt gewonnen hat. Dann noch Darren Appleton aus England, er ist zweimaliger US Open 9 Ball Champion und […]