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Lee Van Corteza Makes History: First Asian World 14.1 Champion

12. Oktober 2017 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

New York City– Philippines‘ Lee Van Corteza did what no other Asian before him could do before him, win the World 14.1. The slim, smooth playing Filipino became the Bottledeck.net 77th World 14.1 Champion, and doing so in fashion by defeating none other than the king of straight pool, Thorsten Hohmann of Germany. The week long event was challenging with Corteza playing a total of 13 matches and pocketing almost 2000 balls. Hohmann had pocketed over 1700 shots. The World 14.1 title is perhaps the most hard earned title in billiards with no luck or short cuts in winning games. Day 6 which took place the day before the finals saw the quarter-finalists duel it out for a place in the semi’s. Top American 14.1 specialist Danny Harriman had defeated 2012 World 14.1 Champion John Schmidt in the final 12, but fell 200-111 to the powerful Darren Appleton of the UK. Newcomer Del Sim of Scotland had his dream run through the field finally ended by a fellow Scotsman Jonni Fulcher 200-105. USA’s hopeful Max […]

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 […]

The 76th World Tournament of 14.1 2016

4. September 2016 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

Mika Immonen (FIN) gewinnt The 76th World Tournament of 14.1 2016 im Finale gegen Earl Strickland (USA) mit 300-270. Den 3. Platz belegen Lo Li Wen (JAP) und Jayson Shaw (SCO). Wann: 05. – 11. September 2016 Spielort: Steinway Cafe & Billiards, 3525 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11101, USA Veranstalter: Dragon Promotions Disziplin: 14.1 Preisgeld: ca. 25.000$ Favoriten: Jayson Shaw (SCO), Thorsten Hohmann (GER), Darren Appleton (GBR), Earl Strickland (USA), Shane Van Boening (USA), Dennis Orcollo (PHI), Johnny Archer (USA), Mika Immonen (FIN) Titelverteidiger: Thorsten Hohmann (GER) Links: World Tournament of 14.1 (Offizielle Website), World Tournament of 14.1 (Facebook), Dragon Promotions

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 […]

Van Boening Wins 2 More Andy Cloth WY Open Titles

8. April 2016 Sixpockets.de Kommentare deaktiviert

Van Boening Wins 2 More Andy Cloth WY Open Titles: Thompson & Pacheco Win First Titles Saratoga, Wyoming at the Platte Valley Community Center Saratoga, Wyoming- South Dakota’s young gunslinger Shane Van Boening took the lion’s share of the pro dough once more as he won back to back WY Open titles in Saratoga and 8-Ball. He defeated Corey Deuel in the Saratoga finals, and Mike Massey in the 8-Ball finals. The full field of 32 pro class and semi-pro class players competed in a single elimination format which were to be the first of 3 pro open events. In it’s 9th straight year, the 2016 www.AndyClothUSA.com Wyoming Open is a 3 day Rocky Mountain pool extravaganza taking place on April 1-3, 2016. The event is sponsored by widely popular Andy Cloth with local partners include Duke’s Bar & Grill, the Hotel Wolf & Restaurant, and the Riviera Lodge with all events coordinated by Shively Hardware. In addition, the livestream table will be Rasson Billiards premiere in the Rocky Mountains and streaming by www.OntheRailTV.com. In […]

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!

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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 […]