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By: Theresa Ellenwood

Evergreen Division of the Association For Pool,Inc. (TAP) would like to say thanks to DennisBlackwell and his staff at Q Street Billiards inSpringfield for their super service and hospitalityon the weekend of September 27th, 28th & 29th.Dennis also contributed extra prizes and

Oregon TAP Titleholders at Q Street

(Oregon TAP continued on page 23)

donated all quarters from the tables making theScotch Doubles payout it�s highest ever. TAPheld their summer session Titleholders at thisgreat facility and gave out over $7,000.00 inprize money and awards. Pool players camefrom Klamath Falls, Eugene, Corvallis andSalem to participate in the Team, Singles andScotch Doubles events. Once again, RogerWeibrecht did a great job as the tournamentdirector with the help from Theresa Ellenwood,Paul & Laurie Kinney, David Hopfer and a hostof other players.

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The 2002 Montana State BCA Singles Championships were heldOctober 18-20 in Billings. The calcutta was held Friday night atBullwackers and qualifying matches were held Saturday at CharlieBrowns and Bullwackers. The finals were played at Bullwackers onSunday. Entries were up dramatically over last year in the men�s divisionand the women�s division held about the same.

(BCA Singles continued on page 15)

(l to r) Ted and Jo Woodward (1st Place Masters Scotch Doubles),Tony Balzar (1st Place Mens Masters), Barb Thompson (1st Place Womens Masters)

The Masters

Carter Takes The PointBy: Heather Doherty

NWPA TOUR STOP #6 �THE BREAKING POINT; LYNNWOOD, WAThe Northwest Women�s Pool Association (NWPA) held itssixth and final 9-ball tournament of the 2002 season onOctober 12-13 in Lynnwood, Washington. Despite it beingthe Canadian Thanksgiving holiday, four Canadians arrivedalong with 35 players from Washington, Oregon and Idahofor a challenging playing field of 39 women. TournamentDirector Ted Woodward and assistant Dan Coffman againlived up to their fine reputation of running a timely andsmooth event.The Breaking Point�s owner Jonathan Denning hosted theevent, providing his beautiful room, 14 of his fine tables,and a team of friendly staff � Manager Jessica Penna andcrew � to tend to players� needs. This

Linda Carter(NWPA Tour Stop #6 continued by on page 16)

October 23-27, 2002 � Lincoln City, ORCraig Arnold�s Scotch Doubles Masters presentation:I usually just present the trophies and get out of the way but this time I�d liketo say something before I present this �

I�ve known Ted and Jo Woodwardsince before they were Ted and Jo,and since then they have becomethe scourge of scotch doublesevents everywhere. You won�t findfiner ambassadors for the game ofpool, nor will you find more graciouscompetitors. It�s about time � the2002 Scotch Doubles MastersChampions, Ted and Jo Woodward.

Jean Bartholomew writesI have just returned from the LincolnCity area where the 5th AnnualWestern BCA 9-Ball tournamentwas held. It was probably the mostexciting tournament with the highestcaliber of pool to date.Most of the matches were highly

(Western BCA continued on page 17results also on page 13)

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2002 NWPAAwards Banquet

With its inaugural season coming to a close, the Northwest Women�sPool Association (NWPA) along with The Breaking Point in Lynnwood,

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pool is alive and well in the Pacific Northwest.� After an introduction ofthe board members, the awards ceremony commenced.Tournament Director, Ted Woodward, and Assistant to the TournamentDirector, Dan Coffman, were recognized for their hard work that has provenindispensable to NWPA events. Ted Woodward consistently travels forentire weekends with the tour in order to officiate each NWPA event.As the NWPA�s first non-industry sponsor, Henderson Mar of EntréesInc., received a plaque honoring his generous contributions to theorganization. Entrées Inc. is a Bronze Level Sponsor of the NWPA,donating meeting space, equipment, supplies and banquet food to theNWPA.Because the final point standings for the year would not be determineduntil Sunday, the awards for 1st through 4th place would not be handedout until then. Following a fun appreciation �award� given to Vic Valdez,the awards moved on to the most prestigious of the evening � 2002NWPA Sportswoman of the Year.Some of the quotes from the voting process were read first:�When I first met her, I couldn�t play a lick. But she treated me � and mygame � with respect.��Whether winning or losing, her attitude about this game is something wecan all learn from. She is a true inspiration besides being the craziestperson I know.��She is the most outgoing player on the tour. She is helpful to new players.And win or lose, this woman NEVER has an attitude. When I grow up, Iwant to be like her.�And the 2002 NWPA Sportswoman of the Year is � Kim Gates of Auburn,WA.On Sunday, the top four players for the 2002 season were determinedand received their awards. The 2002 NWPA Tour Champion is CindyDoty of Longview, WA, 2nd place is Mona Remedios of Surrey, B.C., 3rd isMartha Hartsell of Junction City, OR and 4th is Mary Hopkin of Richland,WA.The NWPA board would again like to thank all players that made our firstyear a success. We hope to see you all in 2003.

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Born in Charleston, W.Va. to an immigrant father fromLebanon, Dean Shane Cassem picked up his first cue stickat age 15. His father and grandfather before him hadCassem�s restaurant in Kanawha City, a suburb ofCharleston, which is the state capitol of West Virginia. Fromage 15 to age 20, except for a short stint in Viet Namn,Shane hardly put his cue down and by age 20, had placedsecond in the annual Virginia straight pool tourney (1966).In his twenties, his game went stale from staying in the barsand out of the rooms where stiffer competition would havehoned his game. His stroke subsided completely until hismid thirties when he resurrected his game and won the Coorsstatewide Texas 8-ball Championship in Houston in 1981.Directing his energies to a new wife, his church, and an

interior wall and floor-covering business in the mid to late 80�s, his game went dormantagain until he sold his business and returned to school. At age 48, he completed hisundergraduate work in theology, and earned Master�s degrees in Marriage & FamilyCounseling and Christian Education. During that time, he developed his writing skillsand has since become the most prolific writer of pocket billiard fiction in America. Shanehas five Carter Keating novels nearly ready for publication: Breakthrough, Resurrection,Backrooms, Twist of Fate and Trade-off. Readers will see Twist of Fate in the bookstoresby November 2002. In addition, he has recently created two new characters; SkinnyMalone and Kelsey Maynard. Currently, Shane also has a Marriage and Family Counselingpractice. He and Mary, his wife of fifteen years, live in Fort Worth, the setting for hisongoing Carter Keating Series. Shane has one daughter, Vickie Linn, a son-n-law, Brian,and a precious granddaughter, Shelbie Linn. You may visit Shane�s web sites at;www.carterkeatingnovels.com or creativecounselingconcepts.com

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PART 5In Part One, New friend Dave Wakefield introduces young CarterKeating to pocket billiards for the first time. Keating watches captivelyas Wakefield and Jimmy �The Stick� Gadwell play nine ball in Willies�Pool Palace. Part One ends as Gadwell completes a spectacularnine ball session with Wakefield, smirks cockily as Wakefield stompsoff, then pulls up a chair next to young Keating for a chat. In PartTwo, Wakefield and Tools Spinard challenge Gadwell and youngKeating to an eight-ball match. Keating agrees, fails to make a shotthe entire time, and faces the ridicule of Spinard, Wakefield, Gadwelland the other patrons in Willie�s Pool Palace. Young Keating swearsthat he will learn to play the game, and play it well. Part III describesyoung Keating�s rapid development as a player and, his introductionto Charley Sturgis, an old and wise mentor, who guides him tomaturity, both as a pool player and as an individual. Part IV findsKeating and Charley Sturgis in Willie�s Pool Palace dialoguing overa cup of coffee, talking about the rudiments of the game, and thequalities of real winners. Winter comes. Keating drops into Willie�safter a winning match at a downtown parlor and whips up on DaveWakefield in a well-played nine ball match. Afterwards, Russell, theThin Man, Case, offers to back him against none other than Jimmythe Stick Gadwell, the very person who had actually tutored him onthe tables.CHARLEY STURGIS SPOKE QUIETLY, �focus on the game n� forgetabout the money.� He rested his arms on the wheelchair, then continued.�If someone wants to place a bet tell them to talk to the Thin Man. Stay toyourself and most of all, Carter, think for yourself.� His eyes shifted andnarrowed on Gadwell as he stroked a couple of warm-up shots. �Beready for anything,� he added. �Don�t be surprised or alarmed at anyattempt to distract you. Just smile. Remember it�s an act of fear on hispart. That�s to your advantage, Carter.�

Gadwell turned and eyed me, then jerked his head toward thetable. I pushed out of my seat and stepped up to the table. Eddy Cookseypressed in the nine balls and lifted the rack. �Gettim, Carter he said in anencouraging nasal tone.

�Lag for the break?� Gadwell offered.Nod.We set ourselves at the table. Gadwell on the left, me on the

right. �Go,� he growled, and tapped the cue ball softly down the table.After hitting the back rail, it rebounded back toward me only three inchesfrom the rail. My shot followed Gadwell�s closely and finished a quarterinch better than Gadwell�s.

A hush fell over the place. The kid won the lag.Gadwell reached up and scratched his neck, and said nothing.

Grabbing the cue ball, I aligned myself right of center on the break linethen eyed the one ball and drew back and brought the cue stick forward.Upon impact, the cue ball jumped toward me then rebounded off the railtoward the center of the table. At the last moment, the eight kissed itfirmly into the corner pocket.

Scratch. Gadwell had ball in hand and an open table.A heavy murmur strolled through the crowd as Gadwell

positioned the cue ball in front of the one ball. He snapped in the one

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�THE BEST IN THE GAME...MAY NOT BE IN THE GAME�What you are about to read is not an article; it is word for word as spokenby Jimmy G- a billiard enthusiast; promoter; pool room owner; professionalgambler; and a man known, enjoyed and respected on the pro tour. It isin response to and in support of the article that Paul Marquez wrote inJuly. [�Who the hell is lance McGill...and who cares?�] Jimmy G�s wordshave gone from tape to paper without edit. I don�t know jimmy�s reasonfor wanting this; I do know that the others want to be heard and that theyare relieved to have a volume of support for what they have long argued.Darin Walding, Jay Reed, Jeremy Nelson, and Scott Barnard have alltaken part; my commentary will follow in the form of a suggested workout-JAY REID: I have known Lance McGill for 11 years now and I want tosay that this man has shown me nothing but good from day one. He is ablessing to me and I feel very fortunate to have him in my life. I am thankfulthat I took the time to get to know him it would have been my loss had Inot. I have learned a great deal from him as well, both in pool and in life.He has such a compassionate caring way towards people; he is one thatwill truly sacrifice and go the extra mile for you. And the answer is yes incase you want to know. This man has the most powerful stroke I haveever seen. We only gambled once- races to 9 for $20.00 [because heliked me] he was running racks and as uncomfortable as it is to see arace to 9 go by without shooting what was worse is that a lot of the rackslooked alike and even worse than that he didn�t look like he was doinganything. To this day I can still tell you my exact words to him and to thisday I still cannot believe they came flying out of my mouth. Here�s whatI said. Get this now- I said, �that�s ok, you don�t have to hit anymore ballsfor me� � highly unlikely for a pool player with my pride and ego. Thankyou for your time and teaching McGill.DARIN WALDING: I founded the billiard club at Portland State University,I placed high in the collegiate nationals, and I have played Mike Massey,Earl Strickland, Nick Varner, Johnny Archer, Jose Parica, and I have seenmore than that. I understand the difficulty that may come from what I sayhere. And what I say is this, Lance McGill plays one pocket better thanReyes and Parica combined; he plays straight pool like Mosconi did; heplays 9-ball better than Earl [it�s called level eleven] and he plays billiardslike Hoppe. That is of course all disputable and it is my opinion. What Ican tell you is that he is the only player having something like this writtenabout him and that alone is a clear indication. After 11 years ofextraordinary instruction I see and realize that he has gone beyond aplace that I can get to-I am pleased to leave him there.

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Spokane, WAOn the weekend of October 26th � 27th McQ�s Billiardshosted our first class �D� 8-ball event. The tournamentwas open to 32 players and by the time we did the draw29 players were ready to compete. The field wasassembled with players that had already played in class�C� tournaments. These players never finished in themoney in any event and the field had spectacular parody.The matches moved along nicely and the players had ablast. Marc Vargas moved through the board winning outsome very close matches to claim the drivers seat. Hass,his opponent in the finals won the first set 3-1. Marc shutthe door in the second set though with a 3-0 win to claimthe first place money. Thank you to all that played and wewill see you at the next one.1st $300 Marc Vargas2nd $180 Hass3rd $100 Elton Dawson4th $60 Darrell Van Den Driasche5/6 $30 Linda Knight, Tic Toc

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Edwin Montal of Calgary defeatedAl Greenlee of Calgary 9-5 to claimfirst place in the 21st annualMontana State 9-BallChampionship held at Cue Ball�sBilliards in Missoula, Montana,October 5th & 6th.Edwin went undefeated to win hissecond straight victory here at CueBall�s. He makes the game soeffortless and has such an affabledisposition, a true credit to ourgreat sport. All the Canadians havea real good attitude towards thegame. They are fierce competitorsbut they are gentlemen and havefun as well.Bernie Mikkelsen of Calgaryfinished third and yours truly �TheMaster of the Cold Rolls�, PeteQuande � I took fourth, which wasgratifying as I put in a lot of practiceto get ready. John Duclos of the Tri-

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Jeff Boucher

STATE OF THE GAMEMost of this will come as no surprise to some of you, but maybe it

will enlighten you as to the state of pool in Montana. There are people inthis state that resent the fact that someone is better than they are. Ratherthan use this to their advantage and get better, they whine about it. Theyuse phrases like �NO MASTER PLAYERS or INVITATION ONLY to limitwho plays and who doesn�t.

When I moved back into this state after being gone for 5 yearsthere were a number a guys dominating the tournament scene. Names

like: Kohm, Hamper, Oliver,DeRoeck, & Smith were always atthe top of the board. One statechampionship after another.Tournaments wins everywhere.Doubles, singles, it didn�t matter.They were IT around here.

But no one ever said �Theyruin tournaments, don�t let them playat all.� Not once did I ever hearsomething like �Oh great, Jerry &Bob are here, we�re all playing forsecond�. These guys wererespected for how good they played.They were looked up to by others.

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It seems to me that about every 5 to 7 years the names change.Some of the names remain, but overall it�s the new ones you hear most.About 15 to 20 years ago the names were McGowen, Johnson, Gray,Quande, Christensen, Saunders & T. Boucher, but you heard aboutplayers like DeRoeck, Kohm, Oliver.

But something has changed, the list of new players is growingshort. There are players out there who don�t complain and show up tolearn and watch. Hey, it�s what I did for 3 years before I tasted victory. Butthere aren�t that many any more. Not like 10 years ago.

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Western BCA Results

Women�s Teams34 entries $3,060 Add $930

Total Purse $3,9901st $1140 Got Cheese2nd $ 780 H K & Assoc3rd $ 540 Don�t Go There4th $ 330 O Teed Off5/6 $ 210 Can�t Remember

Schmoe & Friends7/8 $ 150 Stroken Roses

Triple �S� Threat9/12 $ 120 Chicks w/Sticks[Mvalley]

3 to GoNoti HeartbreakersBetty Boop�s

Womens Master Singles24 entries $960 - Add $600

Total Purse $1,5601st $600 Barbara Thompson2nd $400 Josie LeRoy3rd $250 Andrea Saenz-Maes4th $150 Martha Hartsell5-6 $ 80 Jo Woodward

Becky Mowdy

1st $400 Sean McKay2nd $300 Jeff Boucher3rd $200 Shannon Gibson4th $150 Curt Watts5/6 $ 65 Jim Winter, Jerry Braback

5th AceSaloonOctober 12-13th, 2002Gallatin Gateway, MT

Open/Men�s Team85 entries $7,650 Add $1,770

Total Purse $9,4201st $2100 Anger Management2nd $1500 D.B.S.3rd $1140 Shuld�s Team4th $840 Schindler�s List5/6 $540 The Force

Heavyweights7/8 $330 The Mod Squad

Just Kidding9/12 $210 JD�s Sports Pub

Triple Threat5 Minute SpecialThe Edge

13/16 $135 Freedom FightersQ Street 1Mispent Youth w/an AlibiPeking Duck Sitting

17/24 $ 90 Hodge PoughShawn�s the CaptainTriumverateHigh Desert SharksWho WhaasQ St SixRainier ExpressNoti Tableraiders

Mens Master Singles49 entries $1,960 Add $1,200

Total Purse $3,1601st $900 Tony Balzer2nd $600 Glenn Atwell3rd $400 Russell Cearley4th $300 John Cassidy5-6 $200 Ricky Copeland

Mike Stevens7-8 $120 Jason Marcoulier

Tyler Luce9-12 $ 80 Jay Collins

Kevin FongAndrew MonstisCurt Allen

Open Scotch Doubles61 entries $3,660

Total Purse $3,6601st $750 Phillipe/Young2nd $550 Burdick/Burdick3rd $400 Brandt/Wiita4th $300 Medlin/Valdez5-6 $215 Gelow/Aust

Barnard/Cook7-8 $165 Morin/Patrick-Fleming

Rubino/Price9-12 $125 Johnson/Harrison

Bisconer/FoxKirkland/ElderDahlberg/Garza

13-16 $100 Harrison [B]/CassleSmart/MoonenAdams/KilianMoore/McGuire

Mens Open Final196 entries $5,880Total Purse $5,880

1st $800 Jon Viebrock2nd $600 George Colon3rd $400 Mike Patterson4th $300 William Harrison5-6 $250 Victor Noyola

Dennis Blackwell7-8 $200 Ken Klepp

Allen Smart9-12 $160 Joe Evinger

Owen GradyJim RaxterJack Rubino

13-16 $120 David ButlerJohn StroutJake MorinTodd Gooch

Womens Open Final75 entries $2,250

Total Purse $2,2501st $500 Anna Dibben2nd $300 Amanda James3rd $200 Georgia Cassle4th $160 Betty Broussard5-6 $120 Marian Harrison

Karla Bagley-Tias7-8 $ 85 Kim Sijer

Chelsey Davis9-12 $ 65 Bonnie Mahaffey

Niki PhillipPatty LilenthalDenise Vaugh

13-16 $ 45 Shawn KilianNatalie WiitaMichelle GarzaJulie Valdez

Masters Scotch Doubles33 entries $2,640 - Add $560

Total Purse $3,2001st $900 Woodward/Woodward2nd $600 Cearlye/Robbins3rd $450 Blackwell/Fitchner4th $300 Stevens/Doty5-6 $200 Lingelbach/Biggs

Balzar/Gay7-8 $125 Atwell/Burney

Jensen/Jensen9-12 $ 75 Thompson/Thompson

Larson/LarsonGray/Saenz-MaesDeal/Thomas


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I�m invited to play in a WPBA eventin New York City. Even I was inshock at first. After the whole ideaset in it was time to get to work onflights and rooms and all that goeswith a trip of this magnitude. It�sbeen about ten years since I�vebeen to the big apple and the lasttime was for a WPBA event, and Idid not fare well that time. NewYork is a Mecca for pool. Straightpool events have always been bigthere and the idea of going is tosay the least scary, butreservations are made entries arepaid and roommates have beensecured. I got lucky, the most used poolphrase, is how it all started. I foundanother person to share a cab fromNewark. That was $80.00 whenyou add in tolls and tunnels andrush hour. I arrive at the bed andbreakfast brownstone that I�mstaying at and it is cute as a button.It�s just like being at home exceptthat I�m on the 4th floor and thereare no elevators. So I�m sure toget in my exercise every day thatI�m here. I take a cab uptown tothe Amsterdam billiard club and likemagic I�m in my naturalenvironment again. Down into thebasement and tables everywhere,they are just setting up the arenaarea for the event and all arehustling around with last minutepreparations. The managers andcrew are very friendly and knowthat ladies coming in are most likelyplayers. They find me coffee anda table and set me right to work atgetting a feel for the beautiful goldcrowns that we will be playing on.

New York and Poolby: Julie Hunter

Later in the day, we have a playersmeeting and draw and we knowthat play starts in the morning. Myfirst draw is another player fromyears back, Jean Valincourt, whohas not played in a big event in along time either. I lose to her onThursday afternoon and don�t playagain till 10 am Friday.My matches Friday went muchbetter. I played well and beat JanMcWorter early. Then at 3, I playone of the hottest young players,Angel Paglia, and win anothermatch that even gets me intomoney. I�m thrilled to death.I have another match at 10 pm so Igo to my room, rest, change, eatand head back to the poolroom fora match with Stacy Hurst. I playedwell to start and was ahead 3 to 0but it was not to be. At some pointI leaned over a shot and saw stars.Heck I�m almost 50 and it�s been along two days already.I was never the same and lost thematch. Now its time for me to be atourist, see the sights and go backwith some pictures. I keep tellingthe ladies on my tour that theseevents are a lot of work but I guessyou have to attend one to realizehow much. But it sure is fun to seeall the pros that do this every monthand keep on. My hat goes off tothem for all the work they do topromote the game and themselves.So I�m back home now, and stillgetting caught up on my real job,which is to make a poolroomhomey for all those players thatlove the game as much as I do andto make it fun for every one thatplays.

B &

Below

Marlon

Junko Araki

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from: Matt Jacoby

September 28-29, 2002 - Shoreline, WADr Cues would like to thank all theplayers for great competition andsportsmanship. Sixty-four players werecompeting for a prize fund of $3,560.Several players from California andOregon showed up, in support for thegreat need of pool halls to hold B &Below Tournaments. Thanks toeveryone for the great tournament andwe will see ya next year.

1st $1,000 Marlon+$210 side pot

2nd $ 600 Glenn K (OR)3rd $ 400 Pete Phillipi4th $ 300 Jacob C5/6 $ 200 Junko Araki,

Chong Vang7/8 $ 130 Wynn Palmerton,

Mike Shannon9/12 $ 75 Nghia Phan,

Scott Chandler,Rennie,Ray Lunde

13/16 $ 50 Linda Carter,Michael Pasag,Tim Robertson,Tim Matarazzo

High Woman Junko Araki $100 � High Woman side pot Junko $50

Dr. Cue

BILLIARDS

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Jeff Boucher (Helena) won the Men�s A Division going undefeated throughthe tournament. Dan Hamper (Helena) stood off a strong challenge fromDave Schwartz (Billings) to compete for the championship but lost to hisfriend, Jeff, in the Championship match.Janet Dunks (Butte) was crowned the Ladies A division champion defeatingSky Tigart (Great Falls) in the championship match 4-0. Janet was

undefeated in thetournament. Skydefeated defendingchampion LindaAsleson (Billings) twice4-3 in the finals inSunday to move to thechampionship match.Jesse Dalton (Billings)bested 53 players in themen�s B division

Montana State BCA Singles (continued from the front page)

Men�s A Division(l to r) Ervin Mettler(4th), Dan Hamper(2nd),

Doug Asleson (Tournament Director), Jeff Boucher(1st)Dave Schwartz(3rd)

MENS A DIVISION CALCUTTA1ST JEFF BOUCHER HELENA $500 $7472ND DAN HAMPER HELENA 400 5333RD DAVE SCHWARTZ BILLINGS 300 4264TH ERVIN METTLER BILLINGS 250 2135TH JERRY KOHM BILLINGS 200 107

CURTIS ALLEN BILLINGS 200 1077TH JIM WINTER BILLINGS 150

BOB DEROECK BILLINGS 1509TH ROB TAYLOR BILLINGS 100

DAVE HUBBARD DEER LODGE 100MIKE ROBINSON BILLINGS 100MIKE AMELINE BILLINGS 100

(BCA Results continued on page 18)

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defeating Gary Steinman (Darby) in the championship match. Jessedefeated Nick Carlson (Laurel) on the loser out side and then had to beatGary twice in a hardfought championshipmatch.Carol Todd (Billings)defeated MichelleGarcia (Butte) to winthe Ladies B divisiontitle. Wendy Bartleson(Billings) finished third.The tournament wentextremely smooth dueto some tremendoushelp from sponsors,volunteers and playersall working together tomake this a greatevent. Play concludedby 6 pm on Sunday. See results and calcutta pay out listed.Plans are in the works for next years State Tournament to be held mid tolate October. Special thanks to Cheese for playing in and supporting ourtournament.


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included such perks as polishing balls between every match! In addition, Jonathangraciously added $750 to the prize purse and announced his commitment to nextyear�s season by committing to host the NWPA year-end tournament with awhopping $1,500 added.The tournament made for a most exciting weekend. The top two finishers areseasoned players of the game � both have played in pro events and both displayedtremendous drive and focus over the weekend. Long-standing local player, Linda

Carter of Kent,WA, started offthe weekend witha frustrating lossto Sara Schwefel[4-7]. Perhaps itwas the thought ofa quick out on theB-side (race tofive) or maybe ittook her firstmatch to get herinto gear.Whichever thecase, Linda Carterplowed her waythrough the entireB-side to reachthe finals! Sheshowed greatstamina andfocus as she

weaved her way through B-side matches against Kathy Iwata [5-3], Tamré Geené-Rogers [5-2], Kendra McCoulier [5-1], Natalie Wiita [5-4], Emily Pham [5-3], KimSijer [5-2] Deby Welfringer [5-1],Katherine Czarkowski [5-4] and MonaRemedios [5-4]. She then had to facethe winner of the �A� side, Mary Hopkin,for the finals; a race to 7 for the first setand a race to 5 in the second.Another top player and no stranger topro-events either, Mary Hopkin ofRichland, WA arrived at the tournamentwith amazing resolve and focus. Marykicked off the entire weekend �in thezone� and remained there as shedominated the �A� side with steady winsover Julie Valdez [7-2], Carol Mellors [7-3], Heather Doherty [7-1], KatherineCzarkowski [7-5], Deby Welfringer [7-5]and Mona Remedios [7-5].The finals promised to be a most interesting match with these two veteran playersgoing head to head � both dominating their respective sides of the board theentire weekend. The scores proved most exciting with Mary starting set 1 off witha 2-0 lead over Linda. Linda then battled back to a 3-2 lead over Mary who, in kind,returned the favor to move the score in herfavor again at 5-3. Linda didn�t let the stronglead sway her and bore down to win the next4 games for a first set win over Mary 7-5. Withsuch a lengthy string of wins, it appeared set2 of the finals was mentally dominated by Lindaas she kicked it off with impressive runs atthe table to a 2-0 lead over Mary. It was thenMary who dug deep to play some great safeshots against Linda to put herself on the board.She followed it immediately with a winning 9-ball break to tie up the score. Nerves andstamina began to fray for both players as theystarted trading short innings at the table withnumerous missed opportunities. Despite this,it was Linda who managed to hold it alltogether and cash in on her opportunities, resulting in a 5-3 victory over Mary. Herreward for her endeavors: an impressive $529 and 200 tour points, which put her in5th place overall for the 2002 season.The NWPA will close out the 2002 season with an 8-ball tournament at TheHalftime Bar & Grill in Vancouver, WA, November 9-10. This event is only opento NWPA members who have won less than $150 [excluding consolationtournament winnings]. A minimum of $500 will be added � guaranteed. In addition,the NWPA is pleased to announce the finalization of its 2003 season schedule.For more details, visit www.nwpatour.com.Final Payout Results:1st $529 Linda Carter - 200 points2nd $423 Mary Hopkin - 160 points3rd $317 Mona Remedios - 125 points4th $168 Katherine Czarkowski - 100 points5th $128 Deby Welfringer - 80 points6th $128 Joanne Ashton - 80 points7th $ 85 Kim Sijer - 65 points8th $ 85 Patricia Hamilton - 65 points9th $ 63 Kim Gates - 50 points10th $ 63 Jose Leroy - 50 points11th $ 63 Emily Pham - 50 points12th $ 63 Shari Ross - non-member

(l to r) Jessica Penna (Manager), Linda Carter, Ted Woodward(Tournament Director)

Mary Hopkin

Mona Remedios

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NWPA Tour Stop #6 (continued from the front page)


Western BCA 9-Ball Championships

(above) 1st Place Open/Men�s Teams - Anger ManagementJesse Allred, Darrold Crain, John Cassidy

(continued from the front page)

(left) 1st Place Women�s SinglesCraig Arnold (Tournament Director) Anna Dibben

(above) 1st PlaceWomen�s TeamsGot Cheese(l to r) Ann BrandtCatherine TranCarissa Biggs

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(right) 1st PlaceMen�s Singles(l to r) Craig Arnold(Tournament Director),Jon Viebrock

From Don �Cheese� AkerlowThanks to Gary Benson for the logistics and computer work thatmade a smooth running tournament, as well as TournamentDirector Craig Arnold, and Sam Rabito, the referees andvolunteers that have made the Western BCA the great tournamentthat it has become. You would be hard pressed to find anybodythat didn�t have a good time from meeting up with old friends,making new ones and new stories to tell, not to mention theincredible pool shooting that was on display. I saw many familiarfaces of friends I have made over the years and I made some

new friends as well. It was great to see everyone and to have the time to sitand get to know everyone. Congratulations to all the winners and each andevery pool player that participated from �On The Break�. See you at theend of February for the 8-Ball Championships.Go to www.OnTheBreakNews.com to see the results.

competitive by each person playing. Some of the best pool was played, ofany tournament, anywhere.Probably the best of the rest was the match between Glenn Atwell andTony Balzas. Both are top Northwest players. Tony handled Glenn withsome of the most flawless play ever. Actually, Glenn never had muchopportunity to get to the table offensively. Tony bested Glenn to put him onthe losers side. Glenn worked his way back with an emphatic win overRussell Cearcy and the 2nd chance at Tony in the finals. It was instantreplay of the first time around for Glenn and a second place finish. Tonywon the Master�s Singles title and definitely played the solidest of a verytough field. This young man has a tremendous future in competitive billiards.Congra tu la t ionsTony!On the Women�sside, Josie Leroy isa tough, up-comingLady poolplayer fromNewberg, Oregon,who gave BarbaraThompson ofVancouver, WA atough time for theLadies Masters title.Barbara is a verysolid player, with asmooth stroke,known to be very

hard to beat in local tournaments, and she is a gracious competitor, always.You�ve earned it Barb...Great going!The weather was superb the whole week and everyone enjoyed themselveswith the tournament operations being handled by Gary Benson and all ransmoothly.It was nice to welcome Charlotte Hagen back, after her recent medicalproblems. We missed Harry Peterson, who is gravely ill, and wish him afull recovery very soon.We look forward to the 8th Annual 8-Ball to be held at Chinook Winds inFebruary. It should be another winner. We look forward to seeing everyonethere.

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Advance Entry: $60Entry on Nov 28: $75Limited to First 128 Paid EntriesRace to 8, Double EliminationEveryone must be a current USPPAmember or become a member.Non-Established Members MayBe Raised or Lowered 30% Min.No Green Fees - Doors Open at 11:30amPlay Starts at 1:00pm

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The 10th Semi-AnnualUSPPA 9-BALL

Reno Warm-up TournamentSat & Sun, Nov 30 � Dec 1,2002

(l to r) Billy Palmer, Tony Annigoni

Palmer TriumpsBy Carissa Biggs

Players from Canada to California converged on Q-Street Billiards in Springfield,Oregon for the 2nd of several stops on the newly formed Pechauer Cues 9-BallWest Coast Tour. Owners Dennis and Sharon Blackwell, and the friendly staff atQ-Street greeted excited competitors Friday night.An auction was held Saturday morning to accommodate players traveling fromafar. Play commenced directly thereafter. New behind the helm of tournamentdirection, On The Wire staff members handled the flow efficiently and ahead ofschedule. Play ran down around 8:00 Saturday evening, giving everyone a much-needed breather and a shot at karaoke!

Sunday morningbrought back the top16. Californiansemerged on the frontside, while theCanadians tried tofight their waythrough the backside.Dan Louie stoppedAlan Ima in histracks, while youngBrett Seyler knockedoff John Horsfall.Spectators from allover enjoyed match

after match of awesome pocket billiards! The finals pitted Tony Annigoni ofManteca, CA against Billy Palmer of San Francisco, CA. Palmer took an earlylead, shooting some beautiful pool, and although Annigoni was able to attempt acomeback, Palmer shut down the match at 13-6.On The Wire would like to thank Pechauer Custom Cues, the affiliate sponsors,Q-Street Billiards owners and staff, and all the players who traveled from nearand far to support this new tour. The next stop will be held at Buffalo Billiards inCotati, California, just north of San Francisco. We hope to see you there! If youhave any questions about joining the tour or sponsoring a stop, please call OnThe Wire at 503.674.8300.Here are the complete results and points:1st $1500 200pts Billy Palmer $800 Auction to Mike Stevens2nd $ 750 150pts Tony Annigoni $500 Auction to Jim Dray3rd $ 525 125pts Josh Palmer $300 Auction to himself4th $ 375 100pts Rafael Martinez $200 Auction to Max Maurer5/6 $ 275 80pts JD $125 Auction to Justin Lilje,

John Cassidy Henry Dorsey7/8 $ 200 65pts Dan Louie $ 75 Auction to Russell Cearly,

Brett Seyler Jim Dray9/12 $ 125 50pts Russell Cearly, Stan Tourangeau,

John Horsfall, Mike Vidas

MENS B DIVISION CALCUTTA1ST JESSE DALTON BILLINGS $400 $4902ND GARY STEINMAN DARBY 325 3503RD NICK CARLSON LAUREL 250 2804TH DOUG ASLESON BILLINGS 200 1405TH BILL MYERS BILLINGS 150 70

DAVID WILLIS MILES CITY 150 707TH HEINZ STEINHAUE BILLINGS 110

PAUL AABY BILLINGS 1109TH JIM DEKE BILLINGS 90

TRAVIS WALTEMAN BILLINGS 90MIKE DOMME BUTTE 90ED PETERSON BILLINGS 90

13TH JACK GRIMM BROADUS 75RAUL SANCHEZ BILLINGS 75CLIFF LARANGO BUTTE 75DWAYNE KINERSON BILLINGS 75

WOMENS A DIVISION CALCUTTA1ST JANET DUNKS BUTTE $400 $4352ND SKY TIGART GRT FALS 300 3103RD LINDA ASLESON BILLINGS 250 2494TH MORGAN STEINMAN DARBY 175 1245TH SUE MILLER BILLINGS 100 62

MARY GARCIA BUTTE 100 627TH CATHY HELLWITZ HELENA 50

SHARON TORSKE BILLINGS 50

WOMENS B DIVISION CALCUTTA1ST CAROL TODD BILLINGS $200 $1102ND MICHELLE GARCIA BUTTE 150 793RD WENDY BARTLESON BILLINGS 100 634TH LAURIE MCDONALD BILLINGS 75 315TH CAMMI BOGGS BUTTE 40 16

MAMIE CHARETTE POPLAR 40 16

Montana State BCA (continued from page 15)

(l to r)Morgan Steinman(4th),Janet Dunks (1st),Doug Asleson(Tournament Dir.)Linda Asleson (3rd),Sky Tigart (2nd)

(l to r)Doug Asleson(4th),Nick Carlson (3rd),Jesse Dalton (1st),Gary Steinman(2nd)

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confidently, eased to the seven, moved the cue ball down the table to the eight,popped in the eight and finished off the game with an easy shot on the nine.

He led one game to none.I WAS OVERCOME BY A CONSUMING, DEBILITATING heat within me. Howcould I be so stupid, I thought? At least make him work for it, Keating! Gadwelldoesn�t need any help from you. What a stupid childish mistake.

Suddenly I felt humiliated. The great Keating, the kid prodigy. Yeah,come a long way alright. Ha, ha, ha. Look at the incredible, unbeatable kid now.Keating, what�s changed? You�re still the laughing stock at Willie�s.

Eddy Cooksey racked the balls as Gadwell stepped to the table. AfterCooksey nodded, Gadwell with tightly pursed lips jacked his stick back andlaunched it forth like a rifle shot. The cue ball slammed dead center into therack. Miraculously, after going through a radical rendition of bumper pool, itstayed on the table. Though rattled by almost every ball on the table, it finallybraked inches from the upper corner pocket.

The crowd gasped. Four balls were left on the table. Five had droppedinto the pockets. Including the nine.

Gadwell led two games to none. Oh, God! No!Gadwell lopped onto mistakes like a spider on its prey within its deadly

web. On top of that he was a notorious momentum player. Given the force of hisbreak he had the capacity to run five, six games without giving his opponent ashot.

Suddenly, my stomach started rumbling. I felt nauseous. My head startedspinning.

�Be right back,� I whispered numbly to Charley Sturgis.While Eddy Cooksey racked the balls, I leaned my cue stick against my

chair and crossed the room to the men�s room. Once inside, I opened a stalldoor, dipped my head into the john and puked my guts out. I stayed there. Howcould I do such an idiotic thing? My God, how was I going to win a game?Keating the prodigy, the laughing-stock of the entire city.

�It�s all in your head, son,� intervened a suddenly silent whisper. Asthough Charley Sturgis was in the stall with me. The voice continued, �Until youhandle the battle in your head you�ll never be a great player.� Lifting my headfrom the toilet seat, I suddenly stared into nothingness and looked around. I wasalone. The wall before me seemed like a huge movie screen playing vivid colorfulpictures almost as if I was in a trance.

�Stay focused, Carter,� the voice prodded. �Direct all that passion, allthat energy into what you�re doing. Discipline your mind, Carter. Set the stage,endure, and play your best. Win the battle with yourself. That�s the real battle,Carter.�

The hunter green stalls and faded yellow walls suddenly came into focus,and I looked around me. Now a centeredness welled up inside me. And I becameangry in a different way.

I let it consume me.Rising off my knees, I wiped my mouth and flushed the toilet then opened

the door and went to the sink and gargled and washed my face. I looked in themirror and brushed my full dark hair. This was the mental block that Charley hadtalked about, and outside a few feet away was the opportunity I�d dreamed about,planned on and thought about. I drew in a huge breath and looked at myself inthe mirror then exhaled slowly and smiled.

The time had come to break through the wall. Turning, I unlocked thedoor, breathed in deep and stepped back through. With shoulders back, my longframe strolled to the table. Out of the corner of my eye, a somewhat familiartrench coated figure moved away from me, lost quickly in the back of the crowd.For a fleeting moment I wondered who it might be.

�Thought you�d fallen in,� Tools Spinard yelled out cynically.The place burst out laughing.A smile washed across my face as I looked at Jimmy, the Stick, Gadwell,

and said, �Sorry about the delay, Stick. Scared me so much, I lost my innards.�He looked at me, thought about what I�d said for a moment then leaned

in to the table and set for the next break. Without hesitation, he reared back andbrought the cannon home again. And again, as before, he exploded the rack.

Nothing much changed. The nine ball went into the hole again.Gadwell led three games to none.Hoots and whistles roared from the upside bettors, while groans and

sighs poured out from the losers. Gadwell grinned broadly. If they�d turned offthe lights, he�d have lit up the place like a light bulb.

�Rackem��, I barked to Eddy Cooksey. �Before he cools off.�Leaning back in my chair, I whispered to Charley Sturgis, �He�s on a roll.�Sturgis glanced at me just enough to catch my eye, and then said, �Had

a talk with yourself, eh?�I grinned. �Yeah, had a visit with the ghost of Charley Sturgis.��They haven�t put me in the grave yet, son,� he said warmly.�Thank God for that,� I gasped, then pushed off my chair and went over

to the Stick.He narrowed his eyes and looked at me suspiciously. �Yeah, kid, what�s

up?�Leaning in to him, I muttered quietly, �Stick, it suddenly occurred to me

that I�m in the presence of greatness.�He grinned. �You�ll live through it, kid,� he said cockily.�Uh huh,� I muttered, while chalking my cue. �Listen, Stick, if you shut

me out, I�ll put an extra hundred in your pocket. Plus, I�ll bow down before you infront of the whole frigging crowd.�

He jerked back and eyed me like I�d just escaped out of the nut house.�You�re my hero, Stick,� I intoned, � so don�t disappoint me.� Then I

grinned, turned my back on him, and went back to my seat next to CharleySturgis.

�Ask him for a date?� Charley jibed.�Just taking care of the things I have control over,� I replied.�Uh huh.� He turned his eyes toward the counter. �Better bring me a

refill, Honey,� he said to Jacqie. �Looks like it�s going to be a long night.�Something inside spoke to me in a way I�d longed for, and that something

told me Charley was right. Relaxing, I settled back in my chair and waited for achance. I knew at some point, before this night was over, the opportunity wouldcome.

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September 26, 2002Colorado Springs, Colo. - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) andWilliam T. Glasgow, Inc. of Orland Park, Illinois recently entered into afive-year agreement to manage and produce the BCA International TradeExpo. �We�re very pleased that the BCA and Glasgow will continue towork together to produce the BCA Expo,� said BCA Executive DirectorStephen Ducoff. �This company has done a superb job producing ourExpo since 1999 and provides the BCA and its members with an annualevent that literally brings the world billiard industry together under oneroof.�The next BCA International Trade Expo will be held July 9-12, 2003 atthe Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. TheBusiness of Billiards seminar program runs Wednesday, July 9 - Friday,July 11, with the Expo floor open Thursday, July 10 - Saturday, July 12.The annual General Membership Meeting as well as the Billiard EducationFoundation (BEF) Challenge the Stars benefit will be at the Sands onWednesday, July 9 and the Expo concludes with the BCA Hall of FameBanquet and Induction Ceremony, held Saturday, July 12.Based on feedback from both exhibitors and retailers, the BCA board ofDirectors decided the 2004 Expo will move from its traditional Julytimeframe to early April. BCA President Skip Nemecek explains that �theearlier Expo date allows retailers to place orders that the manufacturerswill be able to fill in time for the 2004 holiday season. The Expo will haveApril dates in 2004 and 2005 so that we can gget a good read on thesuccess of the date change before making any concrete decisions for2006 and beyond. We�re anticipating that the earlier Expo date will begood for the industry.�To register as an exhibitor or an attendee, please contact the BCA [email protected].

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From: JAY HELFERTHOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO AND JAY HELFERT PRODUCTIONS IS PROUDTO ANNOUNCE THE 2003 LOS ANGELES OPEN 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPAND BILLIARD EXPO, TO BE HELD MAY 7-11, 2003, IN THE PAVILION ATHOLLYWOOD PARK.THE LOS ANGELES OPEN 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP WILL FEATURE 128 OFTHE WORLD�S FOREMOST POOL PLAYERS IN COMPETITION FOR A$100,000 PURSE. FIRST PRIZE IS A GUARANTEED $25,000. ENTRY FEEFOR QUALIFIED PLAYERS IS $425 AND ADDED MONEY IS $50,000. THISWILL BE A SANCTIONED EVENT OF THE UNITED POOLPLAYERSASSOCIATION (UPA).THE LOS ANGELES BILLIARD EXPO WILL FEATURE FORTY EXHIBITORS,DISPLAYING FINE CUES, CASES, AND OTHER BILLIARD RELATEDPRODUCTS, FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC. EXHIBITOR SPACE WILL RENTFOR $750 PER BOOTH.THERE WILL ALSO BE AMATEUR TOURNAMENTS HELD DAILY AT JAY�SBILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR, ALSO LOCATED IN THE PAVILION ATHOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF THIS GREATEVENT, CONTACT JAY HELFERT AT (310) 452-9517 OR [email protected]

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September 27, 2002Colorado Springs, CO - Players, both amateur and professional, will soonhave enhanced representation on the Billiard Congress of America (BCA)Board of Directors by virtue of the newly formed Elite Billiard PlayerCouncil. The board reconfiguration is part of the BCA�s ongoing effortsfor recognition by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as anAffiliated Sport Organization (ASO), the first step in having cue sportsincluded in the Olympic or Pan American Games.According to the revised bylaws, a player is eligible to run for the EliteBilliard Player Council if, within the previous ten years, they were selectedby the BCA to represent the U.S. in an event recognized by the WorldConfederation of Billiard Sports (WCBS) or if, in the previous 24 months,finished in the top half in a Master Division of the BCA National 8-BallChampionships or the top half of the highest division of the BCA National9-Ball Championships. Any person who meets the criteria may nominatehim or herself for placement on the ballot. The first election will takeplace on Sunday, May 11, 2003 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino at 12:00p.m. (noon).Players may submit nominations in writing to the BCA in advance of theelection and nominations will also be taken from the floor the day of theelection. Election will be by sealed ballot. Each nominee is responsiblefor providing verification that they meet the Elite Player definition. Forcomplete eligibility criteria, please send an email request [email protected] or call 719.264.8300.The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated toproviding its members with exceptional value by promoting and growing cue sportsworldwide. The BCA supports its membership with educational programs, tradeexpos, tournaments and other programs designed to make pool everybody�s game.Go to the BCA website www.bca-pool.com for additional information.

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2�s, 3�s & 4�s Singles1st Alfonso Merchant (Salem) $165.002nd Laurie Kinney (Medford) $130.003rd Boyd Conger (Medford) $ 95.004th Todd Elsenraat (Salem) $ 60.005th Pat Gosney (Klamath Falls) $ 37.506th Patricia Trenary (Salem) $ 37.50

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5�s, 6�s & 7�s Singles1st Bob Heckel (Salem) $180.002nd Bill Conger (Medford) $135.003rd Doug Nelson (Klamath Falls) $ 90.004th Bobby Alford (Corvallis) $ 45.00

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SCOTT BERNARD: I�m one of the top bar boxplayers in Portland and have enough ability andexperience on the 9 footers to stand with mostplayers. I was fortunate enough to begin my poolplaying experience being sponsored by JimmyG., because of that I got a lot of attention andquality instruction from the top local players. Ihave gone to the major tournaments. I haveexposure and know what pool can look like whenit�s played on a world class level. For me this isan easy matter. �Lance McGill is the best poolplayer that I have ever seen. That�s all I want tosay.�JIMMY G-I know every modern player. Not fromtapes or what I�ve heard. I know them and Iknow what the problem here may well become.Lance McGill is happy where he is and won�t goout of his way to prove any of this. Him provingit to you or for you is none of my business. Iwant to tell you what I know and what I�ve seen,most importantly that I saw it for 3 years straightEVERY NIGHT. He was not �in the zone.� Helives there- that means that often I was watchingthis level of play for 2-3 months straight eachand every night! He would go out of town for afew days and when he returned he got right backto work. When he worked he was there frombefore open to close. He had a key and wouldusually be there when I arrived and it would berare that he left before I did. This man wasgiving it 12-16 hoursevery day. One day hewas breaking andracking when I arrived.Breaking, looking atthe result and thenrack and break again.It was about 11amwhen I arrived; at 2amhe was still breakingand racking. He wasdoing a job. He would send someone next doorfor Chinese food and stop to eat, make a fewjokes with us, and then right back to work. Thatlevel of work is unheard of and what makes itworse is this: he already had, by far, the mostpowerful and effective break I had seen in mylife! And from there he saw fit to do that level ofwork! I may be the only poolroom owner in thehistory of poolrooms to go over and ask a playerto please �take a little off of that break?� Thatwas on the gold crown with a light right above.When he was working on table #6 where thelight was in the ceiling he would hit the ceilingover and over until he wanted to stop and usethe gold crown. One day I asked him to not hitmy ceiling anymore and he never did it again.He was also considerate enough to put a swatchof billiard cloth under the cue ball to save wearon my cloth. I sat and asked him about the breakthat day and he showed me. �When I breakJimmy, if I get to play the one ball here next [hepoints to the lower left hand pocket] I�m out. Hedid it a few times including the run out and thenhe broke and showed me the one ball next inTHAT corner. He was making between 3 and 5balls on the break and just pointed to the obviousout. And he did it over and over again. Anybodycould win with that break. The more fascinatingthing is that all of his students have more

powerful breaks than the rest of us so he canalso teach it. The rest of this is easy and I�veseen people and students of his argue this untilthey were blue. I doubt that they will have thatargument with me. Varner, Sigel, Strickland,Archer, whoever you want to name- LanceMcGill has the most powerful stroke in the gameof pool, the most accurate and the mostpowerful. If you have questions I am knownand easy to find-COMMENTARY: I agreed to all of this becauseI want you to listen. I want you to use theworkouts that I designed. The stroke andaccuracy you�re hearing about here is the resultof some things. I want to offer you those thingsand have you succeed from their use. Those ofyou that do the work will have a like result. Ifpool is not your life and you can only work at it alimited amount of hours you will still have theopportunity to gain more power and accuracythan most. The first thing I recommend is thatyou spend some of your practice time on abilliard table. You need not be proficient justhave the basic understanding. There is ofcourse a limit to the percentage of your timethat is useful and you can email me for help indeciding how much time you should spend onbilliards and the other things that follow. Andwhile we�re discussing billiard balls, when youwant to gain an understanding of the kind of

stroke you need formonster draw- use abilliard ball with aregular sized objectball; then when youhave that, use thebilliard cue ball and asnooker object ball;and from this you willhave the monsterdraw. After some daily

work on the billiard table go to the 9 ball break.This is the fastest and most effective way to gofrom warming up to in stroke. You will besurprised at how well this works.I didn�t design it, I noticed that after my powerbreak workouts that I was playing immediatelyin dead stroke when I moved to the next step:after the 9 ball break workout I go to working onmy high run in straight pool. Find the high runthat you can do daily and make it happen. Beginwith the standard 14.1 stack shot. [Ask anyplayer or find it in a book on straight pool.] Nextis what I call the island exercise. Place the 15balls randomly on the table with every ball atleast 10 inches away from the rails. Take cueball in hand and run the rack having the cueball never reach a rail. If this was all you did for2-3 weeks, if it was all of the pool that you playedduring that time you would begin seeing patternsthat you may not ever see no matter how longyou shoot pool. This exercise will also allowyou to develop uncanny sense of touch and feelfar far ahead of schedule.For high top or power follow see me next monthor email to get it in advance. If you are relativelynew to pool and want to learn please come in,otherwise please leave me here quiet andpeaceful. Somebody do the work.Lance McGill --- The Pool Whisperer

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(l to r) Ford and Stan Tourangeau

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Everett, WAThe second AnnualShotze�s 8-Ball BarTable Championshipwas held on Sept. 21st

& 23rd. There were 62signed up, but only 53serious players came toplay!It started out looking likeStan Tourangeau wasgoing to be a repeatwinner.Stan�s Saturdaymatches were - RandyMartin (5-2), Jerry Johnson (5-0), TimMatorazzo(5-1). On Sunday he defeated DarrylKoziel (6-0), J. D. (6-3). Then for the point match

he beatS i m o nPickering(6-3).Simon�smatcheswere -R i c hG i e l e r( 5 - 0 ) ,C h u c k

Jung (5-4), and Mike Vidas (5-1). On Sundayhe beat Woody (6-3), Chad Aldridge (6-3). Thepoint match was lost to Stan Tourangeau (6-3).He made his way to the finals by defeating DarrylKoziel (6-2).We change our finals 3 years ago to one raceto speed up the time for our tournament. Lastyear Stan beat Steve Holloway who was on thepoint to take the championship. This year Stanhad the same thing happen to him! Simon

Pickering beat Stan in arace to 7 for thechampionship. Thescore was (7-4). Therewere 12 places paid outwith less than a full field.With a full field of 64, wewould have pay out 16places.Thanks once again for agreat tournament put onby Darryl (owner) andespecially Chirsty, whoworked the bar bothdays! As ways Dave

Shields (manager) Roseand Ford kept an eye oneverything, making surethings were the bestthey could be for theplayers.See you at our next 9-Ball tournament The FallClassic, November 23rdand 24th.Money winners were:1st Simon Pickering $10002nd Stan Tourangeau $ 6803rd Darryl Koziel $ 4404th Jim Masterman $ 3205/6 J. D. $ 220

Chad Aldridge $ 2207/8 James Davee $ 160

Dan Louie $ 1609/12 Woody $ 120

Rod Welfen $ 120Gary Hauck $ 120Raul $ 120

Hi - Woman Mona Remedios $ 120

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SATURDAYOCTOBER 19, 2002ONE POCKET TOURNAMENT16 PLAYERS @ $20 EA $320.00MONEY ADDED BY CBC $200.00TOTAL PRIZE FUND $520.00

1. $240 GEORGE MICHAELS2. $120 PAUL BARROS3. $ 80 BOB PELLEGRINI4. $ 40 ERIC KRAUSE5. $ 20 JOEL TIDALGO6. $ 20 MIKE BROMMELAND

SUNDAYOCTOBER 20, 2002OPEN 9 BALL TOURNAMENTS23 PLAYERS @ $20 EA $460.00MONEY ADDED BY CBC $300.00TOTAL PRIZE FUND $760.00

1. $300 GEORGE MICHAELS2. $180 PAUL BARROS3. $120 BUTCH PASCUAL4. $ 80 ERIC KRAUSE5. $ 40 TOM LIPPS6. $ 40 DAVE VINCENT

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West Coast Tours

2002TourMarch 14-17, 2002 Cuetec Cues

Winner: Allison FisherApril 17-21, 2002 Spring Classic

Winner: Karen CorrMay 12-18, 2002 BCA Open 9-Ball

Winner: Karen CorrJuly 12-14, 2002 Amateur Nationals

Winner: Jasmin OuschanAugust 21-25, 2002 Midwest Classic

Winner: Allison FisherSeptember 4-8, 02 US Open 9-Ball

Winner: Helena ThornfeldtOctober 2-6, 2002 Cuetec Cues Fall

Winner: Allison FisherDecember 4-8, 2002

WPBA Nationals

January 25-26 P J Pockets,WAWinner: Mona Remedios

April 13-14 Q Street Billiards, ORWinner: Jeanne Crowell

June 22-23 Shotze�s Bar & Grill - WAWinner: Kimberly Kirk

August 17-18 The Cue Ball, ORWinner: Cindy Doty

Sept. 14-15 Q Street Billiards, ORWinner: Martha Hartsell

Oct 12-13 The Breaking Point, WAWinner: LInda Carter

Nov 9-10 8-Ball EventHalftime Bar & Grill - Vancouver, WA

SCWBTApril 13-14 Shooters

Winner: Laura FriedmanJune 1-2 Golden Cue Billiards

Winner: Jenny LeeAugust 10-11 Billiard Connection

Winner: Jane FujinagaSeptember 28-29

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July 20-21: Chalkers Billiard ClubWinner: Jasmin Ouschan

August 17-18 CuephoriaWinner: Michelle Rakin

September 14-15 Broken RackWinner: Michelle Rakin

October 12-13 Hard TimesWinner: Kim Benson

November 16-17 Family BilliardsSan Francisco, CA 415-931-1115

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Men�s entry fee $50 (U.S.)First 128 - Race to 5 - Double EliminationWomen�s entry fee $35 (U.S.)

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On October 9 and 10, 2002�eight of the greatest �artistic pool�specialists in the world emerged at the ESPN Zone in Baltimore, MD. Thismagnetic host of superstars embraced the twists, turns, dips, and divesof the round spheres, along with an assortment of �prop�novelties�strategically placed across the green blaze. The highly spiritedlist of competitors included Mike Massey, Stefano Pelinga, SebastianGiumelli, Ray Allard, Gerry Watson, Steve Geller, Charles Darling and, finally,Tom �Dr. Cue� Rossman from Indiana was making an ESPN debut in hisunique table trotter style. Matt Braun Productions had set the stage for what would prove to besome of the closest matches in the history of this highly rated TVpresentation. The format would be similar to �horse� in basketball. Oneplayer would choose a shot for a hopeful 1 point score, if made, while hisopponent would have an equal chance of scoring a critical point for thesame shot. Both players would have 2 attempts at each challenge. A totalof 12 shots would be chosen by each player�thus offering a few surpriseselections in a strategic plan of calculated moves by each champion. And,�surprise��surprise� would be the name of this game in more ways thanone!! Pelinga and Rossman would play for the title, glory, and the $25,000first place prize. All was in place for a flavorful night of competitive spiritand audience enjoyment, Rossman once again took an early lead, butPelinga narrowed the gap. The score was tied with 1 challenge left.Rossman chose the �starburst� shot (15 balls in 3 pockets in 5 rapid firecue movements). Perfect! Pelinga missed, so the score stood at 11 - 10,with one shot left for Pelinga to present. A new masse never before seenby Rossman was Pelinga�s choice. Both attempts by Pelinga fell short oftheir target, assuring Rossman of the victory!! The debut of �Dr. Cue� onESPN turned into a special blessing�with this victorious moment. Theprayers for �burning focus� and wisdom in this unique format of shotselection were answered. Positions of finish with corresponding prize money were as follows: 1st

� $25,000, 2nd � $5000, 3rd & 4th � $2000 each, and 5th thru 8th � $1500each. A custom Viking Cue engraved with �2002 ESPN Trick Shot MagicChampion� was presented to �Dr. Cue� as an additional prize. Watch forthe upcoming ESPN schedule of TV releases for this historic event.ENJOY!!

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Oroville Kingsmen (See ad p24) (530) 534-1922 9-Ball USPPA $13 7:00PMSacramento T C Billiards (See ad p29) (916) 978-9916 9-Ball USPPA Handicap $8 $$$ 8:00PMSherman Oaks House of Billiards (818) 501-9923 9-Ball USPPA $12 $$$ 7:00PMSan Francisco Family Billiards (See ad p6) (415) 931-1115 USPPA $20 7:00PM

Tuesdays Emeryville Broken Rack (See ad p31) (510) 652-9808 9-Ball USPPA $15 7:30PMMountain View CA Billiard Club (See ad p31) (650) 965-3100 8 Ball Handicapped $10 8:00PMNapa Billco�s Billiards (707) 226-7506 8-Ball $7 $20 7:00PMNorthridge Billiard Connection (See ad p6) (818) 831-0747 USPPA 65 & under $15 $$$ 7:30PMSacramento T C Billiards (See ad p29) (916) 978-9916 8-Ball USPPA Handicap $8 $$$ 8:00PMSherman Oaks House of Billiards (818) 501-9923 9-Ball USPPA $15 $$$ 7:00PM

Wednesdays Daly City Town & Country (650) 992-7900 9-Ball USPPA $15 8:00PMGrass Valley Armadillo Billiards (See ad p6) (530) 274-9504 9-Ball USPPA $14 7:30PMNorthridge Billiard Connection (See ad p6) (818) 831-0747 USPPA Open $15 $$$ 7:30PMOceanside Family Billiards (760) 967-6237 9 Ball $11 8:00PMSacramento Hard Times (See ad p32) (916) 332-8798 9 Ball �B� $5 $50 8:00PM

Thursdays Dublin Room With A Cue (925) 551-3140 9-Ball USPPA $15 8:00PMMonterey Easy Street (See ad p6) (831) 333-0825 NPL $10 6:30PMNapa Billco�s Billiards (707) 226-7506 9-Ball $7 $20 7:00PMOakdale Oakdale Billiards (See ad p11) (209) 847-2920 9-Ball Single Elim. $10 7:00PMSacramento Hard Times (See ad p32) (916) 332-8798 9 Ball USPPA $8 7:30PMSan Francisco Family Billiards (See ad p6) (415) 931-1115 USPPA $20 7:00PMStockton Eddie�s Classic Billiards (209) 477-2255 USPPA Handicapped $11 Break Pot 7:00PM

Fridays Mountain View CA Billiard Club (See ad p31) (650) 965-3100 9-Ball ABC $20 8:00PMSaturdays Monterey Easy Street (See ad p6) (831) 333-0825 USPPA $15 1:00PM

Northridge Billiard Connection (See ad p6) (818) 831-0747 9-Ball Handicapped $20+$1 reg. $5/players 1:00PMOakdale Oakdale Billiards (See ad p11) (209) 847-2920 9-Ball Handicapped $20 1:00PMOakdale Oakdale Billiards (See ad p11) (209) 847-2920 Mini USPPA $7 after 9-BallOakdale Oakdale Billiards (See ad p11) (209) 847-2920 8-Ball Single Elim. $6 Break Contest MidnightSan Francisco Family Billiards (See ad p6) (415) 931-1115 NPL $20 3:00PMSherman Oaks House of Billiards (818) 501-9923 9-Ball USPPA $15 $$$ 1:00PM

Sundays Dublin Room With A Cue (925) 551-3140 9-Ball NPL $15 6:30PMGrass Valley Armadillo Billiards (See ad p6) (530) 274-9504 9-Ball $7 3:00PMMountain View CA Billiard Club (See ad p31) (650) 965-3100 9-Ball USPPA Handicap $20 Break Pot 6:30PMSacramento Hard Times (See ad p32) (916) 332-8798 9 Ball Open $15 $50 1:00PM

Mondays Boise 44 Club (208) 344-0693 8 Ball $3 Matching to $48 8:00PMBoise The Pocket (208) 375-2474 8 Ball $5 $50 w/16 8:00PMPost Falls Falls Club (See ad p11) (208) 777-0803 8/9 Ball Alternating $5 7:00PM

Tuesdays Boise 44 Club (208) 344-0693 8 Ball $3 Matching to $48 8:00PMBoise Woodshed (208) 467-7952 8 Ball $5 $2/player 8:00PMKeuterville Keuterville Store (208) 962-3090 8 Ball $5 7:00PMMoscow Mingles (See ad p11) (208) 882-2050 9 Ball $5 8:00PMPocatello Club 91 (208) 237-9577 8-9 Ball Alternating $5 $$$ 8:30PM

Wednesdays Boise Backstreet (208) 672-8870 8-Ball Bar Box $5 $50 w/16 8:00PMBoise Dutch Goose (208) 342-8887 8 Ball $3 $20+ 7:00PMBoise Q�s Billiards (208) 322-9122 8 Ball $5 $$$ 8:00PMMoscow Mingles (See ad p11) (208) 882-2050 8 Ball $5 7:00PMMtn Home Brew-n-Cue (208) 587-9910 8 Ball - Ball-in-hand $5 7:00PMPocatello Club 91 (208) 237-9577 9 Ball $5 $$$ 8:30PMTwin Falls Pocket (208) 733-9676 8-Ball Handicapped $6 7:00PM

Thursdays Boise 44 Club (208) 344-0693 8 Ball $3 Matching to $48 10:00PMBoise The Pocket (208) 375-2474 9 Ball $5 $50 w/16 8:00PMCottonwood Royale Room (208) 962-3560 8 Ball $5 7:00PMPocatello Club 91 (208) 237-9577 8 Ball - �B� $5 $$$ 8:30PM

Saturdays Boise Q�s Billiards (208) 322-9122 9 Ball $5 $$$ 8:00PMBoise Woodshed (208) 467-7952 9 Ball $5 $2/player 7:30PMMoscow Mingles (See ad p11) (208) 882-2050 8 Ball $5 Matching 7:00PMPocatello Club 91 (208) 237-9577 9 Ball - �B� $5 $$$ 8:30PM

Sundays Boise Backstreet (208) 672-8870 Open 9 Ball $5 $50 w/16 3:00PMBoise Riders (208) 342-0393 9 Ball $5 $$$ 2:00PMPocatello Club 91 (208) 237-9577 8 Ball $5 $$$ 8:30PM

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Federal Way Vintage Billiards (253) 835-1468 9 Ball 21 & Under $5+$2 g.f. 7:00PMLacey Mongolian Grill (See ad p6) (360) 493-8888 8-Ball $3.50 Matching 7:00PMLynnwood 13th Ave (425) 742-7871 8 or 9-Ball $3 Matching 7:00PMMt Vernon River City (360) 424-3515 8 Ball - Women�s $5 100% 7:30PMSumner Grand Central (See ad p24) (253) 863-2234 Spot Option - Limit 16 $5 100% 7:00PMTacoma City Lights (See ad p27) (253) 383-3301 8-Ball BCA Rules $7+$3 g.f. $150 7:30PMWhite Salmon Elkhorn (See ad p6) (509) 493-1939 8-Ball Jack & Jill $5/player $2.50/player 7:00PM

Tuesdays Algona Royal Bear (See ad p22) (253) 939-3513 8 Ball - Call Pocket $5 Matching MidnightBremerton Classic Billiards (See ad p12) (360) 377-8507 8 Ball $8 Matching 7:15PMEverett Big Al�s (425) 347-1669 9-Ball + 3-Ball $8 each 100% 8:00PMFederal Way Vintage Billiards (253) 835-1468 9 Ball - Texas Express $7 8:00PMKent Lucky Star (253) 859-1783 SL4 & under $5 50% ($200 max) 8:00PMLacey The Viking (See ad p25) (360) 456-1555 9-Ball Call 7:00PMLakewood Oh Gallaghers (See ad p24) (253) 472-3009 8 or 9-Ball $5 50% 8:00PMOroville Pastime Tavern (509) 476-9974 8 Ball Draw Partner $5 7:00PMSeattle Dr. Cues (See ad p31) (206) 365-1187 9 Ball - Texas Express $10M/$6W $25 7:30PMSpokane McQ�s (See ad p8) (509) 891-8357 9 Ball - Texas Express $5+$2 g.f. $50 7:30PMVancouver Spot Tavern (See ad p28) (360) 256-1110 8 Ball - Ball in Hand $5 $3/player 8:00PMWhite Salmon Elkhorn (See ad p6) (509) 493-1939 9-Ball $5 $2.50/player 7:00PM

Wednesdays Algona Royal Bear (See ad p22) (253) 939-3513 10 Ball FREE $100 8:00PMArlington Shotze�s (See ad p22) (360) 403-7665 8 Ball $7+$3 g.f. $7/player 7:00PME Wenatchee Jaws (509) 886-JAWS 8-Ball - BCA rules $5+$2 g.f. $25 7:00PMFederal Way Tall Timbers (See ad p6) (253) 952-2302 8 Ball - Vegas Rules $5 up to $100 7:00PMGraham The Q�z (See ad p9) (253) 262-8437 8 Ball - Vegas Rules $5+$2 g.f. 50% w/16 7:00PMKent Lucky Star (253) 859-1783 Scotch Doubles $5 50% ($200 max) 8:00PMLacey The Viking (See ad p25) (360) 456-1555 9-Ball Call 7:00PMLakewood Oh Gallaghers (See ad p24) (253) 472-3009 Spot Option $5 100% w/16 to $100 8:00PMLakewood Longhorn Saloon (See ad p9) (253) 581-2580 8 Ball - Open Tables $5 Pays 80% field 8:00PMOkanogan The Club (See ad p8) (509) 422-1907 8 Ball Call Pocket FREE $5/player 7:00PMTacoma City Lights (See ad p27) (253) 383-3301 9 Ball - Texas Express $9 $150 7:30PMTacoma Latitude 84 (See ad p8) (253) 531-5154 8 Ball $5 $150 w/full field 8:00PM

Thursdays Algona Royal Bear (See ad p22) (253) 939-3513 8 Ball - Call Pocket $5 Matching 8:00PME Wenatchee Jaws (509) 886-JAWS 9-Ball - Texas Express $5+$2 g.f. $25 7:00PMKent Cue Lounge (See ad p11) (253) 872-3477 9 Ball $7+$2 g.f. $100 7:00PMKent Lucky Star (253) 859-1783 8-Ball $5 50% ($200 max) 8:00PMKent Monte Carlo (See ad p22) (253) 852-9463 8-Ball $5 100% 8:00PMOlympia Frankie�s (See ad p29) (360) 412-1330 9 Ball - Valley $5 Matching 7:00PMPuyallup Wayne�s Inn (253) 848-3466 8 Ball $5 Matching 7:00PMSeatac Funsters (See ad p30) (253) 373-9999 8-Ball BCA Rules $5 $500 6:30PMShoreline Parkers (See ad p22) (206) 546-6161 9-Ball $5 $250 w/24 7:30PMSpokane Blue Keg (See ad p25) (509) 892-0598 8-Ball Ball in Hand $0 $100 w/12 7:00PMSpokane McQ�s (See ad p8) (509) 891-8357 8 Ball - BCA $5+$2 g.f. $50 7:30PMTacoma Cue & Cushion (See ad p25) (253) 536-1531 9 Ball $5+$2 g.f. $5/player 6:30PMVancouver Spot Tavern (See ad p28) (360) 256-1110 8 Ball - Call Pocket $3 $2/player 8:00PMWhite Salmon Elkhorn (See ad p6) (509) 493-1939 8-Ball $5 $50+based on field 7:00PMWoodinville McCorry�s (See ad p25) (425) 481-7829 8 Ball-Vegas Call Pocket $5 50% 7:30PM

Fridays Everett P C�s Pub (See ad p28) (425) 258-9465 8 Ball Vegas Rules $5 100% w/20 8:00PMEverett Robbie�s Ramblin Rose (See ad p25 ) (425) 339-8876 Pool Shoot $3 7:30PMLacey Mongolian Grill (See ad p6) (360) 493-8888 8-Ball $5 Matching 7:00PMOmak Shorthorn Tavern (See ad p25) (509) 826-0338 8 or 9 Ball $5 7:00PMRenton Mike�s Place (See ad p6) (425) 255-9213 8 Ball $5 100% w/16 7:00PMSpokane Little Nickles (See ad p6) (509) 747-3080 8 Ball $5 $100 8:00PMVancouver Spot Tavern (See ad p28) (360) 256-1110 8 Ball - Call Pocket FREE $2/player 8:00PM

Saturdays Everett Kodiak�s (See ad p24) (425) 347-6659 8-Ball $5 100% 7:00PMEverett Robbie�s Ramblin Rose (See ad p25) (425) 339-8876 Pool Shoot $3 6:30PMFederal Way Stars (See ad p24) (253) 946-9734 8-Ball Spot Option $5 Up to $100 7:00PMLakewood Oh Gallaghers (See ad p24) (253) 472-3009 8 or 9-Ball $5 50% 8:00PMRedondo Hts Castaway�s (See ad p24) (253) 945-6153 9 Ball $5 100% 2:00PMRenton Mike�s Place (See ad p6) (425) 255-9213 8 Ball $5 100% w/16 2:00PMRidgefield Sportsmen�s (See ad p22) (360) 887-8805 8 Ball - Call Pocket $2 Matching 7:30PMSeattle Dr Cues (See ad p31) (206) 365-1187 One Pocket - Limit 32 $20 NoonSpokane Blue Keg (See ad p25) (509) 892-0598 8-Ball Ball in Hand $0 $100 w/12 2:00PMSpokane Far West Billiards (509) 455-3429 8-Ball $5+$2 $30 2:00PMTacoma Cue & Cushion (See ad p25) (253) 536-1531 8 Ball $5+$2 g.f. $5/player 2:00PMVancouver Spot Tavern (See ad p28) (360) 256-1110 Slop Pool $2 Meat 8:00PM

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DAY CITY LOCATION PHONE EVENT / RULES ENTRY ADDED TIMEMondays Aloha Club Underground (See ad p25) (503) 649-1006 8-Ball $5 or $3 $3/player 7:30PM

Beaverton Hot Shots (See ad p26) (503) 644-8869 9 Ball �B� -Texas Express $7+$1 g.f. 7:00PMGresham Pub 181 (503) 666-4457 8 Ball - BCA $5+$1 g.f. Matching 7:30PMTroutdale Skyland (503) 661-6464 8-Ball B & Below $3 7:30PM

Tuesdays Beaverton Hot Shots (See ad p26) (503) 644-8869 9 Ball �C� -Texas Express $7+$1 g.f. 7:00PMHalsey Halsey Junction (541) 369-2285 8-Ball $2 Matching 7:00PMJefferson Tommy�s Welcome Inn (541) 327-3031 8-Ball $2 7:00PMOregon City Rodder�s (See ad p29) (503) 650-2363 8 Ball Scotch Doubles $3 Matching 4:00PMPortland Sam�s Billiards (See ad p6) (503) 282-8266 8 Ball - Texas Express $5 7:30PMSandy No Place (See ad p6) (503) 668-6415 9 Ball $3 Matching 8:00PMSweethome Bohemian Club (541) 367-4309 9-Ball $5 7:00PMTigard Classic Billiards (See ad p25) (503) 443-6166 9 Ball �B� & below $5+$2 g.f. 7:00PM

Wednesdays Beaverton Hot Shots (See ad p26) (503) 644-8869 9 Ball - Texas Express $7+$1 g.f. 7:00PMBrownsville Brownsville Saloon (541) 466-5251 8-Ball $1.50 7:00PMHarrisburg Sparky�s (541) 995-9116 8-Ball $3 $$$ 7:00PMMilwaukie Wichita Pub (503) 654-4201 8-Ball - House Rules $5 Matching 8:30PMPortland Classic Billiards (See ad p25) (503) 761-2622 9 Ball �B� & Below $5+$2 g.f. 7:00PMPortland Cues Billiards (503) 251-8399 9 Ball �C� & Below $7 $2/player 7:15PMSpringfield Alibi Tavern (See ad p22) (541) 988-1402 8 Ball BCA Rules $2 50% 7:00PMSpringfield Q Street Billiards (See ad p20) (541) 988-0294 9 Ball B & Below $5.50 $3/player 7:15PMTroutdale Skyland (503) 661-6464 8-Ball B & Below $3 7:30PM

Thursdays Aloha Club Underground (See ad p25) (503) 649-1006 9-Ball $5 or $3 $3/player 7:30PMBeaverton Hot Shots (See ad p26) (503) 644-8869 8-Ball Open $7+$1 g.f. 50% 7:00PMPortland Cues Billiards (503) 251-8399 9 Ball B & Below $7 $2/player 7:15PMPortland Happy Fortune (See ad p11) (503) 244-8356 8-Ball Ball in hand $5 $20 8:30PMSandy No Place (See ad p6) (503) 668-6415 8 Ball $3 Matching 8:00PMTigard Classic Billiards (See ad p25) (503) 443-6166 9 Ball �C� $5+$2 g.f. 7:00PMVeneta Yukon Jack�s (541) 935-1921 8-Ball $3 50% 7:00PM

Fridays Albany Ma�s Dairy Farm (541) 928-4055 8-Ball Race to 2 DE $6 7:30PMOregon City Midway (503) 656-9501 9-Ball Texas Express $5 $75/1st w/16 7:30PMSalem Jammer�s (See ad p13) (503) 362-7494 8 Ball - TAP Rules $6 $3/player CallSalem Sharky�s (See ad p24) (503) 391-4912 8 Ball $5 Matching 7:00PMStayton Mick n Mom�s (See ad p11) (503) 769-7588 Blind Dr Scotch Dbls $5 Matching 7:00PM

Saturdays Beaverton Best Bet (503) 644-8075 APA 1600 Invitational Call 7:00PMBend M & J�s (541) 389-1410 Scotch Doubles $5 $$$ 5:00PMGresham Pub 181 (503) 666-4457 8/9 Ball Alternating $5+$1 g.f. Matching NOONMedford Rack�em (541) 779-6111 9 Ball - USPPA Handicapped $7 2:00PMOregon City Midway (503) 656-9501 8 Ball BCA rules $5 $75/1st w/16 7:30PMSalem Jammer�s (See ad p13) (503) 362-7494 Blind Draw Scotch Dbls $5 $5/player 7:00PMSpringfield Q Street Billiards (See ad p20) (541) 988-0294 9 Ball $8 $3/player 3:15PMSpringfield White Horse (541) 726-3102 8-Ball $2 7:30PM

Sundays Aloha Club Underground (See ad p25) (503) 649-1006 8-Ball $5 or $3 $3/player 7:30PMBend Westside (541) 382-4810 8-Ball $5 7:30PMEugene Overtime Tavern (541) 342-5028 8-Ball $3 50% 5:00PMGresham Pub 181 (503) 666-4457 8 Ball �B� & below - BCA $5+$1 g.f. 1:00PMJunction City Raven-a-Pub (541) 998-3738 8 Ball $2 2:00PMOregon City Midway (503) 656-9501 9 Ball - Race 4/3 $5 $75/1st w/16 7:30PMPortland NiteHawk (See ad p10) (503) 285-7177 8 Ball $3M/$2W $100 6:00PMPortland Sam�s Billiards (See ad p6) (503) 282-8266 Straight Pool (1st Sun.) $15+$2 g.f. 11:00AMSalem Jammers (See ad p13) (503) 362-7494 8 Ball - BCA Rules $3 Matching 7:00PMSpringfield Jason�s Pub (541) 741-1305 9-Ball $2 3:30PMSweethome Bohemian Club (541) 367-4309 8-Ball $5 50% 4:00PMWilsonville Paradise Grill (See ad p6) (503) 682-9131 Pool Tournament Call $$$ 7:00PM

Mondays Missoula Cue Ball�s Billiards (406) 543-5028 9 Ball Reg. Size Tables $10 $5/player 7:00PMTuesdays Missoula Cue Ball�s Billiards (406) 543-5028 8 Ball Singles Bar Box $5 $5/player 7:00PMWednesdays Missoula Cue Ball�s Billiards (406) 543-5028 8 Ball Women Bar Box $5 $5/player 7:00PMThursdays Billings Bullwackers (See ad p19) (406) 259-9865 8 Ball $5 $25 9:00PM

Missoula Cue Ball�s Billiards (406) 543-5028 9 Ball Reg. Size Tables $10 $5/player 7:00PMFridays Missoula Cue Ball�s Billiards (406) 543-5028 8 Ball Singles Bar Box $5 $5/player 7:00PMSaturdays Great Falls T J�s Lounge (See ad p5) (406) 727-1800 8-Ball Handicapped $5 $100 w/15 4:00PMSundays Billings Bullwackers (See ad p19) (406) 259-9865 9 Ball $5 $25 8:00PM

Butte Mr Ed�s (See ad p6) (406) 782-3700 8 Ball $5 $2.50/player 2:00PMMissoula Cue Ball�s Billiards (406) 543-5028 8 Ball Singles Bar Box $5 $5/player 7:00PM

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DATE CITY LOCATION PHONE EVENT / RULES ENTRY ADDED TIMENov 1-3 Medford,OR Break Room (541) 779-7665 9-Ball Texas Express $25+$5 g.f. $300+ w/64 4:00PMNov 2-3 Seattle, WA Jillian�s (206) 223-0300 9-Ball $35 $1,500 11:00AMNov 2-3 Sacramento, CA Hard Times (See ad p14) (916) 332-8793 One Pocket/9-Ball $20 ea $300 ea NoonNov 2-3 Butte,MT Call for Location (406) 494-9567 8-Ball Blind Draw Mx Dbls $10 ea $$$ CallNov 9-10 Sheridan,WY Rainbow Bar (307) 674-7848 9-Ball Sheridan Shootout $25 $750 11:00AMNov 9-10 Vancouver,WA NWPA (See ad p23) (206) 778-8785 8-Ball @ Halftime $45 $500 min. 9:45AMNov 9-10 Spokane,WA McQ�s (See ad p8) (509) 891-8357 9-Ball �B� Texas Exp $40 $2,900 payout CallNov 9 Bozeman,MT Eagles #326 (See ad p10) (406) 587-9996 8-Ball Women�s Dbls $20 $100 Limit 20 10:00AMNov 16 Butte, MT Mr Ed�s (See ad p6) (406) 782-3700 8-Ball A/B Blind Draw $10 $2.50/player min. CallNov 16 Great Falls,MT Classic 50�s (See ad p 25) (406) 453-0136 8-Ball $20 $300 Limit 32 11:00AMNov 16-17 Mtn View,CA CA Billiard Club (See ad p31) (650) 965-3100 One Pocket/9-Ball $20 ea $300 ea 1:00PMNov 16-17 San Francisco,CA Family Billiards (See ad p6) (415) 931-1115 9-Ball WWR Tour Stop Call CallNov 16-17 Woodinville,WA McCorry�s (See ad p25) (425) 481-7829 8-Ball Men�s Round Robin $35 Limit 16 CallNov 16-17 Kelso,WA Maltese (360) 577-0098 9-Ball BCA Rules $50+$10 g.f. $1,000 w/64 CallNov 23 Butte,MT Call for Location (406) 494-9567 8-Ball Turkey Shoot $10 $$$ CallNov 23 Great Falls,MT T J�s Lounge (See ad p5) (406) 727-1800 8-Ball Open Doubles $40 $400 NoonNov 23-24 Everett, WA Shotze�s (See ad p21) (425) 220-9051 9-Ball $60 $1,000 10:00AMNov 28-Dec1 Vancouver,BC Rack Billiards (See ad p19) (604) 685-0100 9-Ball $200 $14,000 w/64 8:00PMNov 30-Dec1 Bozeman,MT Eagles #326 (See ad p13) (406) 587-9996 8-Ball Singles M/W $50 ea. $$$ Limit 128/64 10:00AMNov 30-Dec1 Mtn View,CA CA Billiard Club (See ad p31) (650) 965-3100 9-Ball USPPA $60 11:30AMNov 30-Dec 1 Portland,OR JoQ�s (See ad p13) (503) 287-4210 3 Man Team 8/9/Sc Dbls $30 CallDec 6-9 Reno,NV Sands Regency (See ad p7) (800) 648-3553 9-Ball USPPA $60 $10,000 CallDec 6-7 Livingston,MT 49er Casino (See ad p20) (406) 222-4414 8-Ball Sngls-Dbls-Mx Dbl $15 ea $1,000 total 7:00PMDec 6 Omak,WA Shorthorn (See ad p25) (509) 826-0338 8-Ball Warm-up $5 Matching 7:00PMDec 7-8 Omak,WA Shorthorn (See ad p25) (509) 826-0338 8-Ball Mixed Sch Dbls $30 11:00AMDec 7 Livingston,MT 49er Casino (See ad p20) (406) 222-4414 9-Ball Singles $15+$5 g.f. 7:00PMDec 10-15 Reno,NV Sands Regency (See ad p7) (800) 648-3553 9-Ball Reno Open $100 $23,000 8:00PMDec 13-15 Rugby,ND Rugby Armory (See ad p26) (701) 776-5096 8-Ball Men & Women $50/$35 $15,000 cash & prizes 7:00PMDec 13 Okanogan,WA The Club (See ad p8) (509) 422-1907 9-Ball Warm-up $10 Matching 7:00PMDec 14-15 Okanogan,WA The Club (See ad p8) (509) 422-1907 8-Ball Vegas Rules $35 $500 11:00AMDec 14-15 Spokane,WA McQ�s (See ad p8) (509) 891-8357 8-Ball 3 Person Team $150 CallDec 16-18 Sacramento,CA Hard Times (See ad p14) (916) 332-8793 9-Ball Winter Jamboree $100 $5,000-1st w/128 11:00AMDec 19-21 Sacramento,CA Hard Times (See ad p14) (916) 332-8793 One Pocket $75 $2,500-1st w/48 11:00AMDec 28-30 Seatac,WA Funsters (See ad p30) (253) 333-7348 9-Ball Texas Express $125 $5,000 CallDec 28-29 Spokane,WA McQ�s (See ad p8) (509) 891-8357 8-Ball �B� BCA Rules $40 $2,900 payout CallJan 4-5 Sacramento, CA Hard Times (See ad p14) (916) 332-8793 One Pocket/9-Ball $20 ea $300 ea NoonJan 4 Butte,MT Call for Location (406) 494-9567 Womens A-B Blnd Drw $10 $$$ CallJan 11-12 Bozeman,MT Eagles #326 (See ad p10) (406) 587-9996 Eagles State Mx Dbls $30 10:00AMJan 18-19 E Helena,MT Kerry Resch Mem.(See ad p3) (406) 442-0014 8-Ball Mens/Womens $25M/$20W $600 9:00AMJan 18-19 Woodinville,WA McCorry�s (See ad p25) (425) 481-7829 9-Ball Round Robin $35 limit 16 CallJan 18-19 Mtn View,CA CA Billiard Club (See ad p31) (650) 965-3100 One Pocket/9-Ball $20 ea $300 ea 1:00PMJan 24-26 Shoreline,WA Dr Cue�s (See ad p31) (206) 365-1187 9-Ball $100 $2000 w/96 9:00AMJan 25 Bozeman,MT Eagles #326 (See ad p10) (406) 587-9996 9-Ball Singles $25 $200 limit 32 10:00AMJan 25-26 Springfield,OR NWPA event (See ad p23) (206) 465-5484 9-Ball @ Q-Street Call Call

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