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The 73rd World Tournament of 14.1 Announced

Chicago, Illinois –  The greatest straight pool championship in the world continues in its eighth consecutive year, the 73rd World Tournament of 14.1.  Once again in partnership with Dr.Michael Fedak, Dragon Promotions will produce the biggest international 14.1 event in existence with this year’s event again likely to remain in the Northeast region of the United States. The absolute best pool players from around the world will arrive on the birth country of 14.1 once more to attend this prestigious event to vie for the coveted title of greatest straight pool player in the world.  Dr. Michael Fedak, the event’s patron sponsor, said “The World Tournament of 14.1 is the only remaining full-format international tournament for straight pool.  Dragon Promotions resurrected this competition 7 years ago and deserves our recognition and great appreciation for preserving the vitality and existence of this great game.  Dragon has been a terrific caretaker of this prestigious championship and I am pleased to help them continue this effort.” The World Tournament is the oldest tournament in history that still exists today. Invented by Jerome Keough and shortly after recognized as the official game of billiards. The first World 14.1 Tournament was held in […]