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Late on Monday evening in the Accu-Stats Simonis Arena in Harrah’s Casino and Hotel in Tunica. Ms, over 300 pool fans witnessed one of the greatest come backs ever seen at a 9 Ball Banks final! The two finalists were Alex Pagulayan and Justin Hall who were battling for the coveted title of “9 Ball Banks Champion of the 1st Annual Southern Classic” It was not long into the match when it looked as though it was going to be all Alex Pagulayan, as he made bank after bank, and was in total charge of proceedings as his strong shot making came to the fore and the score got to 2-0 in a race to 3 format in no time at all. Well, we were to get to see a complete turnaround from Justin’s nervous start and a display of a body language that spoke volumes. It must also be said that Alex showed some nerves in his first game, surprisingly missing some relatively easy banks In the third game Justin, who had shown us that he was worthy of making the final with some previous displays of great shot making, told me after the final that he got to a point where he said to himself that now was the time to just let it out and as we say “go for it”. “Go for it” he did, and at 4-4 in the third game he made a winning 3 rail bank, that not only won that game, but brought the house down. This great shot alone was all Mr. Hall needed to get things going, as he broke and ran the 5 balls needed to secure the fourth game. His confidence stayed on high alert as he broke and made three balls in game five. (This brought his run of balls to nine, which had also left Alex in his seat for quite a while going off the boil) Both players entered into a little safety battle at this point, until Justin left a long bank on the 7 ball for Alex to win the match. Unfortunately Alex was just a hair off line and wobbled the ball in the top right hand pocket. Justin played another safe, which was then followed by a loose safe from Alex. Justin was still in attack mode and immediately jumped on Mr. Pagulayan’s error and made the two gift banks to win the first ever Southern Classic 9 Ball Banks event. This match was a clear example of positive thinking paying off, as Justin drilled in shot after shot and clawed his way back into a match that looked to be out of his grasp from the outset. The knowledgeable crowd that packed the arena gave both players the ovation that they deserved, and every one went home happy. Well, maybe Alex will lay awake tonight thinking about that missed 7 ball. This really was a great final that had everything - two great players, a comeback, which is always nice, and great shots from both players. What more could you ask for? This match has set the bar very high for the next two finals, the One Pocket and the 9 Ball event. Third place was taken by John Brumback, and fourth place was taken by Richie Richeson (Justin Hall’s mentor).

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Place Playername PrizeMoney1st JustinHall $5,6002nd AlexPagulayan $3,0003rd JohnBrumback $2,2004th RichieRicheson $1,6005th ScottFrost $1,1006th JasonMiller $750 WarrenKiamco $750 ThorstenHohmann $750 JimGriffith $750 JamieFarrell $75011th JamesRoberts $500 DennisOrcollo $500 RobertFrost $500

ChipCompton $500 JasonChance $50016th JohnnyWillis $300 JoshUlrich $300 IkeRunnels $300 JonathanPinegar $300 MikeMedley $300 JeremyJones $300 TrumanHogue $300 ChrisGentile $300 MikeBrown $300 FredBentivegna $300 MichaelDelawder $30027th MichaelMuhlbradt $150

SylverOchoa $150 BrandonShuff $150 DannySmith $150 EarlStrickland $150 ShaneVanBoening $150 JohnMorra $150 BobbyMcGrath $150 JustinKluznik $150 MaxEberle $150 MarkCavalier $150 ClayCarman $150 ChrisBartram $150 DarrenAppleton $150 DavidVaughn $150

By Geoff Conway - Contributing writer for AZBilliards.com

There was plenty of excitement for the fans at the Harrah's Casino and Hotel, in Tunica, MS, as the One Pocket tournament got down to the last four players standing. The run to the finish was very tricky with some players having a buy back option, and others that had used up all their lives so to speak, and the last four players standing were Shannon Daulton, Ryan Stone, Justin Hall, and the local player who seemed to sneak under the radar, Daniel McKenney from Meridian, MS.

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It would be the job of the established Maestro of this discipline, Shannon Daulton, to end young Daniel's run in the event. Although he played well enough to get to the last four, Daniel just did not have a game to match the experience of the seasoned player that he was matched up against, and quickly saw himself on the wrong side of a 3-0 score line. Daniel told me that he only started playing One Pocket four years ago, obviously will be a force to be reckoned with in future events.

SHANNONDAULTONVSRYANSTONE In the next draw it was Justin Hall who got the bye, so we saw Shannon Daulton up against Ryan Stone. If Ryan lost he would be out of the tournament as he had used up his buy back, whereas Shannon who was still on the winners would go straight into the final against Justin if he won, but still could buy back if he lost. On paper the pundits seemed to think that this would be a walk over for Mr. Daulton, but were we in for a surprise! Young Ryan defied the critics by coming back from 2-1 down and with Shannon only needing one ball at

7-3 in the fourth game. Shannon made an uncharacteristic mistake and Mr. Stone took down the match 3-2 with some gutsy or should I say non standard procedures. But, non the less got the job done, and forced Shannon to get his wallet out and buy his way back into the event.

SHANNONDAULTONVSJUSTINHALL This time the draw put Ryan Stone through with the bye, and now we had Justin Hall who had been praying that Shannon would win the previous match, and guarantee himself second place, but now found himself in a match he had not expected. It seemed as though Shannon was still in the shock mode from his loss in the last match, as he never really established any authority in this match and soon found himself on the wrong side of a 3-0 score line. It must be said that Justin Hall played great shot after great shot to get the win, and looked to be in fine fettle to take down not only the One Pocket title, but clinch the All Around Southern Classic Title as well.

JUSTINHALLVSRYANSTONE(FINAL) This final match was all Justin Hall from the outset, and it was obvious who wanted this title the most. It must be said that it looked as though Ryan fizzled out in the final and settled for second place, as he had a good chance to level the match to 2-2, but made just too many mistakes that allowed Justin to win the Title with a score of 3-1. Not only has Justin won the Bank Title and the One Pocket Title, but has clinched the All Around Title as well, and still has a very good chance to take down the 9 Ball event, which is actually his best game. Congratulations to Justin Hall on what will be an event that he will never forget, and It's not over yet.

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Place Playername PrizeMoney1st JustinHall $7,0002nd RyanStone $3,5003rd ShannonDaulton $2,5754th DanielMcKenney $1,8504th SylverOchoa $1,8506th DannySmith $1,300 IkeRunnels $1,300 BennyConway $1,300 DarrenAppleton $1,30010th JohnMorra $900 ChrisGentile $900 CoreyDeuel $900 JamesDavisJr. $900 ChrisBartram $90015th MarcVidal $600 ShaneVanBoening $600 JasonMoran $600 RandyJordon $600 ScottFrost $600 CharlieBryant $600 DarrellBiggart $60022nd EarlStrickland $400 AdamSmith $400 JoshO'Neal $400 WarrenKiamco $400 JamieFarrell $400 PhilBurford $400 BlaineBarcus $40029th JustinRichardson $200 BobbyMcGrath $200 MaxEberle $200 MichaelDodge $200 JasonChance $200 JoelBarnes $200 RobertYates $200

SOUTHERN CLASSIC BANK POOL DIVISION

By Geoff Conway - Contributing writer for AZBilliards.com

Friday the 27th July saw the closing matches of the Diamond 10 Ball Challenge played out in the Accu-Stats Simonis Arena. Starting with the semi final match between Alex Pagulayan and Landon Shuffett at 12 noon, and the Johnny Archer match at 4:00 pm. The final being played at 8:00 pm.ALEX PAGULAYAN VS LANDON SHUFFETTIn the first semi final, Landon Shuffett sadly did not show up with the “A” game that he possessed in his first two matches, when he slaughtered John Morra15-5, and then in the second match absolutely shut down Earl the “Pearl” Strickland 15-4. Alex however, did show up with his “A” game and quickly stamped his fine play on the proceedings. Alex soon started putting beads on the wire and was always ahead of Landon, until “The Lion” closed it out with a score of 15-10. Alex who now found himself waiting in the wings for the final, possesses such an imaginative game and exudes so much confidence that he looks favorite to take away the first prize!JOHNNY ARCHER VS DENNIS ORCOLOThis match went back and forwards with a close score almost to the end, but Johnny - who is noted for being a grinder - poured on the pressure when it mattered and pulled away to win by three games at 15-12. Johnny who was 14-12 down to Charlie Bryant in his last match, came back and took the last three games to win that one too. ALEX PAGULAYAN VS JOHNNY ARCHERWhen I arrived at the Accu-Stats Simonis Arena ten minutes early I had trouble finding a seat. The knowledgeable fans showed up in droves to watch what they hoped would be a tremendous final. Well they would not be disappointed as the match had everything from great shot making and phenomenal safety play, to exquisite kicking. This match was nip and tuck all the way, with the match tied at 6-6, 12-12 and eventually on the hill at 14-14 with Johnny breaking, after coming back from being down 14-12. (What were we saying about his ability to grind it out!!!)

Well I guess it was not Johnny’s day, when he made the 3 ball on the break, but was left with the cue ball at the bottom of the table and the 1 ball close to the side pocket. It could be made, but also looked as though there was a possible scratch in the top pocket on the same side of the table. After taking an extension (there were two extensions of the time clock allowed to each player in the final) and much deliberation Johnny executed the shot and had to watch the cue ball head down the rail towards the top pocket. “Oh, my god came the shout from the guy sitting next to me” and similar exclamations came from all around the arena as the ball wobbled in the pocket, but did not drop. Johnny now had the expression of a man who had just had all the blood drain from his body, as the realization of any possibility of winning just going right out of the window. Yes he was hooked, and had no shot at hitting the 2 ball. After a long look at the possibilities, Johnny elected to play a long masse in an attempt to hit the ball of the side rail. He missed by a mile and gave Alex ball in hand. We had here somewhat of a contrast in demeanor as Johnny slumped himself back in his chair, we had Alex jumping up and down celebrating his lucky break. Alex started his run out on the 2 ball and immediately through bad position had a hard cut on the 4 ball uptown. At first it looked like Alex was going to take on the long cut on the 4 ball, but when he executed the shot he played a clever safe and locked the cue ball on the back of the 7 ball. This was all she wrote for poor Johnny and after a few more yippees and dancing from Alex, he got down to running out the balls to get the win. One could not help but feel sorry for Johnny who had fought back so hard and to have this happen to end his otherwise fine run almost seemed unfair.Unfortunately that’s pool for you. This was a great final, and our congratulations go out to Alex for a great win. To summarize on this first Diamond 10 ball Challenge played on the 10 ft tables, it looks like it was a tremendous success with both the players and definitely with the fans.

Wins 10 Ball Challenge

By Geoff Conway - Contributing writer Not that we needed clarification of his all round talents as a world class pool player, but on Saturday evening - after four days of grueling competition in the Southern Classic 9 Ball competition - we saw Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan matched up again two nights running in a final against Johnny Archer in the Accu-Stats Simonis Arena at Harrah’s Casino and Hotel in Tunica, MS. On Friday evening Alex and Johnny were doing battle in the final of the Diamond 10 Ball Challenge event. Alex got the better of Johnny in this memorable match, and here we were one night later with the same two players and the last title up for grabs. This race to 7 match saw Alex get straight out of the gate and soon had the score at 6-1 in his favor. We know that Johnny is the classic grinder, and again he dug deep and turned the match around, running 5 games in a row to level the match at 6-6. Now all eyes were on Johnny to see how he would fair in what would be the last rack of the match. Johnny made a ball on the break, but only had a kick on the 1 ball down the side rail. A lot of joviality between both players and even the referee Ken Shuman ensued, over the degree of difficulty of the shot, with Alex even offering to make the shot for Johnny. Considering the importance and difficulty of this shot, I think on reflection

Johnny will look back and feel that a safety would have been the better option. As it happened, even though Johnny missed the shot he hit the 9 ball, which flew around the table and almost went in the bottom pocket. Alex let out a yell of relief when the 9 ball finally stopped moving, and then made a sobbing noise as if he was sorry for Mr. Archer, but soon got back to the serious business of running out the balls and winning the match. As the 9 ball dropped it meant that the young and effervescent Alex Pagulayan had played on the TV table two nights in a row and taken down two final matches, and picked up two out of four of the four titles that were up for grabs. Alex beat Shane Van Boening to get into the final, and Johnny beat Warren Kiamco. In the previous round Warren beat Dennis Orcollo, putting paid to the chances of there being three Filipinos in the last four. The format of this event being winner break and it being a short race to seven, meant that many of the top players fell by the wayside. But judging by the success of this event that is in its first year, they will all be back next year!!! Diamond Promotions and Harrah’s Casino and Hotel put on an excellent new event to the calendar, and I look forward to coming back next year to cover the events.

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9-BALL RESULTS1st $11,800 Alex Paguylan2nd $5,900 Johnny Archer3rd $3,400 Warren Kiamco4th $3,000 Shane Van Boening5th $2,000 John Morra6th $2,000 Joshua O’Neil7th $1,300 Dennis Orcullo8th $1,300 Darren Appleton9th $1,000 John Brumback10th $1,000 Michael Delawder11th $1,000 Jason Klatt12th $1,000 Adam Smith13th $800 James Davis Jr14th $800 Thorsten Hohmann15th $800 Manny Chau16th $800 Phil Burford


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An interview with Colorado’s legendary player Danny Medina DannyMedinawasbornonSeptember10,1951inTaos,NM Hestartedplayingpoolattheageof14inalittletowncalledBrighton,Colorado.Hisextensivecareerbroughthimover73-titlesacrosstheUSAandhismostmemorableonesarethefollowing: 1984NPCAChampionshipsinChicago,IL-BeatFlorida’sprofessionalDavidHowardinthefinals. 1986DisneylandOpenChampionshipsinAnaheim,CA–BeatDavidHowardinthefinalsbyrunningeight-racksof9-ballinarowtocapturethetitle. 1985CornerPocketsofAmericainLasVegas,NV–BeatDavidHowardforathirdtimeinarowtowinthechampionships. 1997BCAWorld8-ballOpenChampionshipsattheRivieraHotelandCasinoinLasVegas,NV–BeatEfrenReyesinthefinals7-5. 2002Jamboree1-PocketOpenatHardTimesinSacramento,CA–BeatCliffJoinerinthefinalstowinthetitle. 2004RenoOpen9-BallChampionshipsinReno,NV–BeatCoryDuelinthefinals8-5twicetowinthetitle. Plus73additionalnationaltitles

The InterviewVIPER: What is your biggest accomplishment in the sport of billiards?DANNY:In1997,Ibecamethe#1rankedplayerontheCamelProBilliardsTour.VIPER: Did you ever play in a pool league?DANNY:In1970,IstartedplayinginalocalpoolleaguehereinDenveranditstartedwith25teamsandbythetimeIretiredin1971theyhadover40teamscompeting.Iretiredfromtheamateurlevelstopursuemyprofessionalcareer.VIPER: Where do you draw your inspiration?DANNY:IwontheColoradoStateMarbleChampionshipsin1964attheage12–andforwinningthateventIalsowonatriptoWashingtonDCtomeetthePresident,LindenB.Johnson.WhilethereinDCIalsogottheopportunitytoplaceflowersonJFK’sgrave.

Duringthemarblechampionshipstheyhad97playersandtop-2gottogoontheDCtrip.Hereathome,Iwonanicetrophy,a$1500newwardrobe,a10-speedbike,andawatchthatIstillhavewith21jewels.WhenIwas14yearsold,Iworkedatalocalgrocerystoremaking$120perweek.AndonedayIwalkedintoapoolhallnamedBrightonBilliardsandlostmyentirepaycheckplayingagamecalled“Golf”ona5x10Snookertable.MarblesandpoolaresosimilarthatIknewthatone-dayIcouldmasterbothgames.ButforpoolittookmealittlelongerthanIthenIexpected.VIPER: Are you good at any other sports?DANNY:Iplayedtennisinhighschool,workedatagolfrangewhenIwasakid,andcompetedinarcheryattheDenvercoliseum.Ialsowasverygoodatbasketball,wrestling,andbaseball.VIPER: Describe yourself in three words?

Honest,loyal,andChristian-Amanofhisfaith.VIPER: If you had to live your life over again, what would one thing you change about your self or your career?DANNY:NothingVIPER: Who influenced you the most in pool?DANNY:BuddyHall,handsdownwasmyfavorite…–itslikehecouldpickupthecueballandplaceitanywherehewantedforthenextshot.JeanBalukaswouldbemysecondpick.In1988,IwasplayinginaneventhostedattheContinentalhotelinLexington,KY.ThenightbeforethetournamentIranintoKeithMcCreadywhomwasplayingafeaturematchagainstJeanBalukasthefollowingday.Hestartedbraggingonhowhewasgonnabeatherrealbad.So,

thenextday,IwatchedtheirmatchandrightoutofthegateJeanbrokeandranthefirst5racksonhim.Sheendedupwinningthematch11-2.AfterthatItriedtowatchasmanyofhermatchesasIcould.Iwastantalizedbyhowstrongshewas…Shebroketheballslikeaman–ItsobviousthatshewasveryathleticandIheardshelikedtorunandplaytennis.Tothisday,Ihaveneverwitnessedawomanplaylikeher.

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NAME: Robert “Landon” Shuffett DATE: July 2012 HOME TOWN: Greensburg, Kentucky BIRTH DATE: July 9NICKNAME: noneSCHOOL YOU CURRENTLY ATTEND: Green County High Grade: 12FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: History AT WHAT AGE DID YOU START PLAYING POOL? 5TITLES: • BEF Junior National 9-Ball Champion, 2012, 2010 & 2009 (18 & Under Boys’ Division) • BEF Junior National 9-Ball Champion, 2008 & 2007 (14 & Under Boys’ Division) • Southeast U.S. Junior Champion, 3 time • Kentucky State Men’s 9-Ball ChampionOTHER NOTABLE AWARDS: • Billiards scholarship to Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri • Represented the United States at the WPA World Junior 9-Ball Championships, 6 Times • “Fair play” Award at World Junior Championship in Velden, Austria • “Most Likely to Succeed” at Green County Junior HighWHAT KIND OF CUE(S) DO YOU USE? McDaniel’s

Starburst, Capone Custom, OB Cues, Predator, Lomax Jump CueLEFT OR RIGHT HANDED: rightSPONSORS: JustCueIt Professional Billiard Instruction, Justis Cases, Rack 66 in Louisville, KY FAVORITE BAND/MUSIC: 60’s and 70’s Classic Rock HOBBIES: Working Out, Music, Traveling MEMORABLE POOL MOMENT: Running 159 in 14.1FAVORITE FOOD: I like everything and try to eat healthy but have recently gotten some great seafood dishes in Maine that were excellent!FICTIONAL HERO: noneREAL-WORLD HERO: Grandfather Dr. Robert ShuffettFONDEST CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Traveling with my family—we have had some great times traveling to Europe, Central America and over 37 states.GOALS- PERSONAL AND/OR CAREER: Go to College, continue playing pool and keep up my interest in music

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Precision Practice You may have heard the story of Willie Mosconi demonstrating position play during an exhibition. He would put out a small piece of paper where the cue ball was going to stop for the next shot, and most of the time the cue ball would cover the paper. Hal Houle tells a similar story about Ralph Greenleaf, who is often credited with training Mosconi -- intentionally or by osmosis. Greenleaf would let you put two object balls and a coin out on the table. He would then pocket the two balls and leave the cue ball on the coin after the second ball. Have you ever tried to play this sort of precise position? I'm convinced that most players can't becaue they never try. Further, if they did try, they would probably discover and fix various basic problems in their game. One learning aid on the market teaches this kind of positoin play -- Kim Davenports "Target Pool" in which you play a sequence of shots hoping to leave the cue ball on a bull's-eye target placed on the table, and score more points according to how close to the 10-spot you leave the cue ball. This excellent tool is now out of production but you can find it sometimes on Ebay. Here are some shots you can set up yourself to practice precise positioning. In Shot 1, the goal is to leave the cue ball exactly on the side cushion. (If you need motivation, assume your next ball is by that rail and nearly blocked by intervening balls.) You have some leeway in the side-to-side position; anywhere close to the rail is OK. Start with the object ball close to the side pocket, and gradually move it further back. Give point: 1 point for a ball from the rail, 2 points for half a ball, 3 points for a chalk-width, and 5 points for freezing the cue ball. In the second part of this drill, play the shot with draw to bring the cue ball back to the cushion you are standing near. You may want to be a little more lenient with the scoring for the draw shot starting with a point for getting within two ball diameters of the cushion. In Shot 2, the goal is similar, but you have to take the cue ball more or less sideways to leave it on the short rail. Again, try to freeze it. Begin with the object ball a few balls off the cushion, as shown, and gradually increase the distance the cue ball must travel. The cue ball is in hand for each shot.

Finally, try Mosconi's drill to leave the cue ball on a chosen spot, but give yourself a little more margin. Use a dollar bill, and if you can leave the cue ball on the bill you get a point. You could even make a competition of it by adding the number of "on the bill" leaves to the number of racks won. I think you'll find that after a few hours of this sort of practice, you'll be making position shots you would never have attemped in a game before. If you don't try for precise shape, you can't expect to get it.

Mike Massey

Nine time World Champion, Mike Massey is considered pool’s best trick shot artist. He was voted the “Best in History” and is a member of the BCA Hall of Fame. Mike’s most amazing accomplishments were in two 24 hour poolathons. In one he pocketed 8,090 balls playing with one arm. In the other poolathon he ran 330 racks of 9-ball in Austria on live TV. Mike has consulted or appeared in the movies, “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia”, “The Baron and the Kid”, “Justice”, “Chalk”, and “Pool Hall Junkies” Mike is available for exhibitions and clinics. Please contact Mike or Francine Massey at 435.640.5787 or [email protected]

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O F F T H E P O I N T T H R E E R A I L E RThis shot is not as hard as it looks. I recommend using 20 degrees of elevation. Be sure to avoid elevating too much which is a common mistake on this shot. Aim a little left of the center of the point of the corner pocket. Use a medium to medium hard stroke. You will need to use a punch stroke because your follow through is restricted, unlike a normal shot. A punch stroke will avoid a double hit.

If the cue ball comes up short (Path X), aim a little more to the right. And if the cue ball comes up long (Path Y) aim a little more to the left.

MR.60/60The first time I saw this shot was when Norm “Farmer” Webber gave an exhibition while passing through Chattanooga, Tennessee. Norm’s show was extremely fast paced and entertaining as he was able to shoot 60 shots in 60 minutes! I was just getting into entertaining at the time, so he turned out to be a big influence on my life. Norm is a great showman with a wonderful and always cheerful personality, which is exactly what it takes to do a good exhibition. In fact, showmanship is just as important as having the skill to make the shots.

After you set up these shots, challenge your onlookers to find the solution to these seeming impossible situations. Ask them what they would do. Let them try shooting them if they’ve got

the nerve. After they’ve given up, it’s your turn to show them how to accomplish the impossible. Obstacles that looked to be insurmountable will be overcome. Cushions will give way, balls will be hurdled and corner hooks will be no problem. All in a days work.

Knowledge and skill are the keys to these shots. And, as always, your mental dexterity at setting up the crowd for your grand solution will only add luster to your accomplishments.

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Special thanks to Janice Sessions for pictures and article.

Ft. Pierce, FL (July 29, 2012) - Thursday evening 16 Scotch Double teams kicked off this weekend’s state championship events. Returning Friday morning we saw Jennifer Page and Zeno Rawley of Stuart, Florida, sitting in the hot seat. To see who would vie for the championship round or settle for third, the teams of Colleen Russell & Steve

Rolls of Port St. Lucie, Florida, would play the team from Miami, Florida Kelly Coyle & Jaran Hilton. Although it was a battle, the Miami team bested the Port St. Lucie team to earn the right to play in the State Championship Scotch Double Finals. However, Jennifer Page and Zeno Rawley would prove too much for team Miami to handle. Page and Rawley finished with an undefeated series to capture the State Championship title for the Scotch Doubles Division.As the finals of the Scotch Doubles finished, the Men’s and Women’s Singles got underway. With a small field of 29 men and 15 women the draw was completed and

play began. Throughout the day many a hill-hill match was played. There would be no clear victor to these two tournaments until the last eight ball was pocketed. Cue

maker Danny Green not only knows how to make cues but he sure can use them as well, and settled for fourth place. Jerry Sotelo and Rich Johnson filled out the finals with 5th and 6th finishes. Saturday morning the men’s division found three contestants returning for the title Men’s Sunshine State 8-Ball Champion. Randy Epperson of Miami, Florida held the hot seat. Justin Gilsinan of Port St. Lucie and Johnny Aguillera were scheduled first thing Saturday morning to see who would settle for third place. Johnny Aguillera would be the victor and move on to meet Randy Epperson in the finals. This being a true double elimination tournament Johnny needed two sets for the win. The first set went much the course of the entire tournament with Johnny getting by with a hill-hill victory to set the scene for the final winner to take home the title of Sunshine State 8-Ball Champion final race. The final race came down to the final game and final eight ball to be decided with yet another hill-hill game. The deciding eight ball went to Johnny Aguillera along with the title Sunshine State ACS

8-Ball Champion Men’s Singles Division.The ladies singles ran its course on Friday

finishing late in the evening. Jeannie Seaver picked up yet

another title and was crowned the Women’s

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Champion. Cheryl Perez finished second, third

place went to Jamie Toennies, with Cassidy

Mulligan fourth, and fifth/sixth went to Janice Sessions1 and Janet

Smith.Saturday finished with

the singles and registration started for the team events.

On the Women’s team side Jeannie Seaver was once again a contributor to the finals of this event. Her team Power Pak, along with, sister Vanessa Seaver, Cassidy Mulligan, Tracy McCreary, and Kira Brown, took home the title Women’s Sunshine State ACS 8-Ball Team Champion. Second was the team After Eight, and settling for third were the St. Pete

Girls. The ladies teams finished late Saturday evening. The Men’s final three teams returned Sunday with a Palm Beach County ACS League

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in the hot seat and another in the semi-finals. Chalk’s Cheap held the hot seat from Saturday night and got right to a table to warm up while Smoke Signals and No Butts got to work on deciding who would go home in third place. When the smoke cleared, No Butts got theirs handed to them settling for third place. As a spectator of these tournaments I have to say that when speaking to the third place team finishers they told me they expected to go two and out. I believe because these guys not only came as a team they ARE a team all year long and with that, their game was up by a good 30 percent above the individual’s ability. No Butts proved that with the right support group great things are accomplished. Although Smoke Signals moved forward to face Chalk’s Cheap in the finals, Smoke Signals couldn’t get the fire lit and Chalk’s Cheap was crowned the Florida Sunshine State ACS 8-Ball Team Champion. First place team members: Sam Kantar, Scott Nodell, Jesus Borjas, Jeff Hughes and Johnny Aguillera.Second place team members: David Cypress, R.C., Junebug, Randy Epperson, Ted Harris, and Danny Green.

Special thanks to Janice Sessions for pictures and article. Executive Director of the American CueSports Association, John Lewis, flew in from Green Bay, Wisconsin, to referee the matches and make the calls. John had the expertise of Arvella Fisher and Justin Toennies referring and making the calls. Visit www.americancuesports.org.Also our thanks to Ted Harris and Danny Green of Ted Harris Custom Cues, who were on hand for re-tipping and conditioning the cues. Visit www.tedharris.com e-mail [email protected] or call 754-246-6366Our next event is the women’s Flamingo Billiards Tour Stop #4. August 25, 2012. For more information visit www.flamingobilliardstour.com.Look for our ad in this issue for the END OF SUMMER SIZZLER with the $1000.00 added 9-Ball event Labor Day Weekend sponsored by www.layeredcuetips.com Bill MallenJanice Sessions is a contributor to this magazine. Watch for articles and pictures appearing on the Southern Florida Area. Janice is also a player on the Flamingo Billiards Tour in Florida, a WPBA-recognized regional tour, and stepping stone to the WPBA.

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The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) crowned four winners in the 24th Annual BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships. Nearly 130 junior pocket billiard players from 28 states gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Romine’s High Pockets on July 11th -15th. Players took aim to win a title, scholarships, prizes and an entry into the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) World Junior 9-Ball Championships. In the 18-and-under boys’ division, Landon Shuffett of Greensburg, KY prevailed, while Briana Miller of Allentown, PA, defended her title in the 18-and-under girls’ division. In the 14-and-under boys’ division, newcomer Zachary Hampton of Rocky Mount, VA was victorious and April Larson of Bloomington, MN captured her first title in the 14-and-under girls’ division. The top finishers in the 18-and-under boys’ division were native to junior billiard competition. Landon Shuffett, winner of four (4) consecutive Junior National titles from 2007 – 2010, proved that he didn’t forget how to win after taking a year off from competition in 2011. Shuffett steadily proceeded through the winner’s bracket with wins over Kevin Sun 9-5, Ryan Ponton 9-1, Zachary Leonard 9-2, and William Chappell 9-1 before losing to Brendan Crockett 5-9. Crockett, runner-up in the 2011 Junior Nationals and 2009 champion of the 14-and-under boys’ division, effortlessly cruised through the winner’s bracket without a loss. Crockett defeated Tyler Howell 9-0, Daniel McComas 9-3, Joey Torres 9-5, Tyler Styer 9-5 and Landon Shuffett 9-5 to claim the seat as the only undefeated contestant in the 43 player division. On the one-loss side, Chad Behnke diligently proceeded to win an impressive 8 matches after losing his first match to Brady Behrman 6-9. Behnke shot his way through Austen Warner 9-2, JC Torres 9-7, Logan Zuponcic 9-0, Jonathan Ailstock 9-5, Zachary Leonard 9-2, Kevin Sun 9-8 and Tyler Styer 9-4 before a rematch with Brady Behrman, winning 9-3. With only one more

match to win for a chance to rumble with the undefeated Crockett, Behnke fell short by only 3 games, losing to Shuffett 6-9 in the semi-finals. Shuffett gladly embraced a rematch with Crockett and an opportunity for another title. In the race to 11 finals, an unforeseen scratch by Crockett when the score was 7-4 caused a shift in the ebb and flow of the match. Shuffett seized the opportunity to tighten the gap and then followed with a break-and-run, narrowing the score 6-7. The alternate break format allowed Crockett to get back to the table. He gracefully took charge, pocketing eight balls, but scratched while getting position for the 9-ball. Staying focused and determined to win, both players edged their way to a 10-10 match, each needing only one more game to win the championship. Shuffett won the final game and his fifth title as Junior National Champion. The showdown in the 18-and-under girls’ division featured Briana Miller and Taylor Reynolds. Advancing to the 15-18 year old bracket this year, 15 year old Reynolds was determined to prove that age is not a factor in winning. Reynolds steam-rolled her first 3 opponents, Tessa Brown 7-0, Carly Fristoe 7-0 and Cristina Watson 7-0, before being slowed down by Briana Miller. Miller needed only one game to take charge of the winner’s bracket, but the trailing Reynolds confidently won the next 5 games to win the match 7-6 and took reign of the winner’s bracket. Miller made her way by defeating Sarah Bridgman 7-0, Ashley Fisher 7-2 and Juli Poutry 7-2, before losing to Taylor Reynolds 6-7. Miller collected her composure and ambushed her next opponent Ashley Fisher 7-1 and earned an opportunity to defend her title. Miller tamed the fierce Reynolds in the finals, winning the match 9-7 and claiming her sixth title as Junior National Champion in the girls’ division. In the 14-and-under boys’ division, Zachary Hampton, first time attendee at Junior Nationals, received an initiation by losing

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his first match

to hometown favorite Sergio Rivas 6-7. Hampton’s light-hearted demeanor

and determination carried him through the one-loss bracket defeating Joshua Goodknight 7-0, Michael Darling 7-0, Mahkeal Parris 7-6, Cody Carter 7-2, Seth Chilcutt 7-0, Ricky Evans 7-3, Mason Koch 7-5 and Shawn Begay 7-3, before a rematch in the semi-finals with Sergio Rivas. Rivas made his way through the winner’s bracket defeating Brandon Descamps 7-0, Zachary Hampton 7-6, Shane Wolford 7-5, Kaiden Hunkins 7-0 and Shawn Begay 7-1, before being defeated by Manny Perez 5-7. Perez advanced through the winner’s bracket with victories over Peter Steele 7-5, Ricky Evans 7-3, Mikey Evans 7-1, Mason Koch 7-2 and Sergio Rivas 7-5 to guarantee himself a seat into the finals. In the semi-finals, Rivas and Hampton eagerly battled for a chance to play in the finals. This time, Hampton prevailed 7-5. Hampton’s momentum continued in the finals as he persevered in the 54 player field, ousting Perez 9-6 and winning the championship title in the 14-and-under boys’ division. In the 14-and-under girls’ division, it was former runner-up April Larson who gleamed as she breezed through the winner’s bracket defeating Morgan Chesla 7-2, Tori Kover 7-1, Katelin Ballou 7-1, Isabelle Plumb 7-2 and Kyra Avalos 7-4 to secure her seat in the finals. Avalos trekked through the event with wins over Jessica Pitsinger 7-0, Katilyn Hall 7-0, Alex Booth 7-4, and Karsyn Terry 7-4 before losing to April Larson 4-7. In the semi-final match, Terry dashed to the finals with a 7-1 win over Avalos. The confident and poised Larson kept Terry at bay, winning the match 9-2 and earning her first Junior National title. The champions of the four divisions received trophies, prizes and scholarship funds. Each champion, as well as the second and third place finishers in the 18-and-under boys’ division earned an opportunity to represent the United States in the 2012 World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) World Junior 9-Ball Championships. Prizes were also given to all top eight finishers in each division. During the BEF annual banquet, 300 attending players, family members and fans were honored and thrilled to have Allison “Duchess of Doom” Fisher share words of inspiration and enjoyed an evening of instruction and challenge matches. Fisher is currently ranked #1 on the Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) tour, fifteen (15) times World Champion

and recipient of over 75 major titles. Other special guests in attendance throughout the week were BCA Master Instructor, Jerry Briesath, who worked tirelessly with juniors who were interested in perfecting their game and Mark Wilson, professional player, instructor and Lindenwood University Billiard Coach. Much appreciation goes out to all who diligently worked to help produce a first class event, including: tournament director Earl Munson for keeping the event running smoothly and for his volunteer work throughout the year; Rick Doner, National Head Referee; Justin Ballou, national referee; Jamie Strait, national referee; Tammy Leonard, tournament director assistant; Mel Leonard, mini-tournament coordinator and assistant; Terry Romine,

Nikki Romine and all their staff; Roy Pastor, BEF Board of Director; Laura Smith, BEF Executive Director; and volunteers: Susanne Brandom, Brinda Avalos, Trena Wolford, Meghan Howell, Wayne Kelly, Mark Brendemihl and Randy Fisher. A special “thank you” to all of the event sponsors who made the 2012 Junior National 9-Ball Championships possible: Simonis Cloth, Billiard Congress of America (BCA), Romine’s High Pockets and the BEF. Also, much gratitude goes to Viking Cue, sponsor of the Academic All-American awards. A hearty “thank you” goes out to all the product donors who contributed to the junior prizes. A list of donors can be viewed on the BEF website at www.BilliardEducation.org.

18&UNDERBOYS’DIVISION1st Landon Shuffett Greensburg, KY2nd Brendan Crockett Bell Canyon, CA3rd Chad Behnke Farley, IA4th Brady Behrman Albers, IL

18&UNDERGIRLS’DIVISION1st Briana Miller Allentown, PA2nd Taylor Reynolds Winslow, ME3rd Ashley Fisher Ocala, FL4th Carly Fristoe Bend, OR

14&UNDERBOYS’DIVISION1st Zachary Hampton Rocky Mount, VA2nd Manny Perez Kansas City, KS3rd Sergio Rivas Milwaukee, WI4th Shawn Begay Gallup, NM

14&UNDERGIRLS’DIVISION1st April Larson Bloomington, MN2nd Karsyn Terry Chicago, IL3rd Kyra Avalos Anthem, AZ4th Keila Perez Waltham, MA

2012 BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championship results

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July 2012 - Stroke Magazine 17August 2012 - Stroke Magazine 17

by Kia Sidbury

The J. Pechauer Northeast Women's Tour (JPNEWT) headed to Triple Nines Bar and Billiards on the weekend of July 7-8, 2012. This tour drew 17 ladies with $500 added by the house. What a turn of events for a few of the ladies during this tour stop. Although, unsurprisingly to many, Megan Smith won this event as she dominated the 1-loss side after being shipped there early on by Linda Shea. Megan started this event with an awesome first round finish as she defeated Susan Shinn lights out. When she met up with tour director Linda Shea, she couldn’t quite get passed her, putting Megan on the 1-loss side. From the west, Megan regrouped herself and sent home Pauline Mattes 7-3, Nicole Nester 7-5, and Judie Wilson 7-3. Smith had another opportunity to face Linda Shea and left Shea with 4th winnings. She also breezed through Sharon O’Hanlon 7-1 leaving Smith to face Gyftopoulos in the finals. Meanwhile, Eugenia Gyftopoulos fought her way through the winner’s bracket straight to the finals. She took almost identical wins over Shanna Lewis 7-5, Meredith Lynch 7-5, Linda Shea 7-5, and Sharon O’Hanlon 7-6 on her way to the hot seat. This was Eugenia’s first time in the money and in the hot seat since joining JPNEWT. Maybe she had a boost of confidence after finishing 5th in the WPBA East Coast Regional Tour Championship and having the opportunity to compete in her first WPBA US Open just last month. Although Eugenia could not get through Megan in the finals, finishing second place was truly a great accomplishment for her.

Sharon O’Hanlon was another fighter. She was able to win several close matches in the winner’s bracket before being sent west by Eugenia. In spite of that loss, she qualified to return on Sunday for the money rounds from the semi-final slot. What a great finish for Sharon as she took 3rd place after being defeated by Smith. Also, Judie Wilson has been playing pretty strong these last few tour stops. She had two strong wins against Nicole Vincent 7-4 and Kia Sidbury 7-3 and 2 loses which placed her in 5/6th place alongside Cheryl Squire Sporleder (sweeping through 4 rounds from the west-side to this finish).

Top Finishers:1st Megan Smith $2502nd Eugenia Gyftopoulos $1803rd Sharon O’Hanlon $1154th Linda Shea $755/6th Judie Wilson /Cheryl Sporleder The J. Pechaurer Northeast Women’s Tour thanks all the players, spectators, and ustream.tv viewers for your participation and support. A special thank you goes out to our sponsor J. Pechauer Custom Cues for your continued support of women in billiards. Last but not least, thank you Stan Nasiatka of Triple Nines Bar & Billiards for hosting and supporting this event. Next tour stop: VIP Billiards in Catonsville, Maryland on August 25-26, 2012.

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Chris Pitino and Chris Perez would be the winners on this day last day of June 2012. The APA 8 Ball Scotch Doubles in South Florida was held at Lucky 7 Billiards (formerly the Arcade Billiards) located in Hollywood, FL this year. Tiffany and Charlie the owners opened their doors again to host another APA event. 26 Teams would show up to compete for a trip to VEGAS. The matches would start around 11:00am; 2 people to a team, a race to 4 or 3 depending on how the players’ skill levels added up. Chris and Chris would draw a bye for the first match. Once they started playing their matches, they kept winning and made it to the final round and had to play Bear and Charlie. By this time most of the other teams had left, but some teams and friends stayed to see who would win that trip. A friend of Bear’s stayed all day to see if his buddy, who he has know since they were both 6 years old would win that trip. That is friendship and support. Bear and Charlie would win the lag. The first game would go to Chris and Chris because Bear and Charlie had scratched on the 8. Game 2 was Bear and Charlie. Both teams battled for that trip, but Bear and Charlie would come up short and the trip to Vegas would be the TWO “C’s” to win. One other match that was played on this day was very exciting to watch. It was the match that Kelly Cole and Chrisann Latkowski played against Elias and Victor. Kelly and Chrisann came out strong winning 2 games. Elias and Victor would answer back winning 2 games. Game 5 was the game of all games. Both teams playing safeties and giving back the ball over and over, because the 8 ball was hanging by the pocket. Kelly and Chrisann had it blocked, one mistake from Elias and Victor and it would be game over. So game 5 was called a stall mat. The last game for both teams would be played to see who would advance. Elias and Victor would come up short on the 8 ball leaving it for Kelly and Chrisann to make and advance to the semi-final round. Kelly and Chrisann would play Bear and Charlie, but Bear and Charlie would end up winning to meet up with the Two Chris’s for the final match of the night. Thanks again to Tiffany and Charlie for hosting this event and to Gene Weaver for running this event (APA league operator).

Bear with long time friend.Kelly and Chrisann

Gene and Captains going over the rules.

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KYLE BUBET wins A/D 9 Ball Tri-State Tournament held at Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ. Kyle's tournament trail included wins over Debra Pritchett 7 - 4; Dennis Kennedy 6 - 5; and Michael Aro 6 - 2, before suffering a loss to Rick Shellhouse 6 - 4. While Rick faced John Trobiano in a battle for the Hot Seat, Kyle made his way throught the loss side, defeating Donna Padavano 6 - 4; and Scott Simonettis 10 - 2. Rick lost to John 8 - 5 awaiting another chance to get into the Finals. Once again Kyle matched up with Rick, only this time Kyle pulled it out with a 6 - 5 win. During the Finals, Kyle

maintained his momentum against undefeated John Trobiano and extended his lead to 10 - 5 for the tournament. The next Tri-State event is a $1000 Added C/D at Amsterdam Billiards & Bar in NYC, NY on August 4 & 5, 2012. Please provide a thank you to Sterling-Gaming, Ozone Billiards, Poison Cues, Kamui Tips, Phil Capelle, BlueBook Publishing, Human Kinetics for their sponsorship leading to this event. Please leave tournament staff names out of this article, comments and credits to remain general. Thank You

wins A/D 9 Ball Tri-State Tournament

WINNERS' SIDE FINAL FOURPlayer Player Winner ScoreEddiedaCosta JohnTrobiano JohnTrobiano 7-6KyleBubet RickShellhouse RickShellhouse 6-4

HOT SEAT MATCHPlayer Player Winner ScoreRickShellhouse JohnTrobiano JohnTrobiano 8-5

ONE-LOSS SIDE FINAL EIGHTPlayer Player Winner Loser(9-12) ScoreJustinMuller RicardoMejia RicardoMejia JustinMuller 7-3ChristianSmith ScottSimonetti ScottSimonetti ChristianSmith 7-6MichaelAro DanielFlynn DanielFlynn MichaelAro 6-2DaveDanchak DonnaPadavano DonnaPadavano DaveDanchak 6-5

ONE-LOSS SIDE FINAL SIXPlayer Player Winner Loser(7-8) ScoreRicardoMejia ScottSimonetti ScottSimonetti RicardoMejia 7-3DanielFlynn DonnaPadavano DonnaPadavano DanielFlynn 6-3

ONE-LOSS SIDE FINAL FOURPlayer Player Winner Loser(5-6) ScoreEddiedaCosta ScottSimonetti ScottSimonetti EddiedaCosta 9-7DonnaPadavano KyleBubet KyleBubet DonnaPadavano 6-4

QUARTERFINALPlayer Player Winner Loser(4) ScoreScottSimonetti KyleBubet KyleBubet ScottSimonetti 10-2RickShellhouse KyleBubet KyleBubet RickShellhouse 6-5

FINALPlayer Player Winner Loser(2) ScoreJohnTrobiano KyleBubet KyleBubet JohnTrobiano 10-6

PAYOUTS1st ............................................................................................................ $520.002nd .......................................................................................................... $280.003rd ........................................................................................................... $180.004th ........................................................................................................... $100.005th - 6th .................................................................................................. $60/$60


Q Queens, New York - Former World All Around Champion and straight pool legend Danny Diliberto and 5x New Jersey State 14.1 Champion “Gentleman Jack” Jack Colavita will be inducted into this year’s Straight Pool Hall of Fame . Both players have had a long fruitful career in 14.1 accomplishments and both became huge influences on the promotions of the game as well. The 77 year old Diliberto will be dusting off his pool cue and participating in the 72nd Predator World Tournament of 14.1 as the honorary inductee , while Colavita will be honored throughout the week as well posthumously. World Champions from 1912 on through the earlier decades of 14.1 history will also be included and recognized as a group. The induction dinner ceremony will take place August 1st ,2012 at 5pm at Linden Place Banquet Hall adjacent to Carom Cafe which is hosting the Predator World Tournament. Special 14.1 Hall of Fame video presentations will be presented by NYCGrind.com’s founder Jerry Tarantola. The World Tournament will pause for a long dinner break in honor of the ceremony during the fourth day of competition so all the players and fans can join. Fans will be in for a rare treat as they watch pool’s favorite 14.1 commentator play in his first World 14.1 in 30 years! The last big straight pool tourney Danny Diliberto played was in 1989 in Chicago only 23 years ago. “I’ll never forget that tournament. They had a $3500 bonus for running 150 & out, and I was playing Varner and ran a 95 and I knew I was going to get that money, then a ball skidded on me!” Diliberto has become a staple for Accu-Stats, the premiere pool video company in the industry. Danny’s expert commentary and insight has influenced thousands of players worldwide. Diliberto was on the ballot where fans voted along with other top nominees that included Oliver Ortmann, Dallas West, Lou Butera, and Gene Nagy. “It’s really an honor to be elected in with greats like Ray Martin and Jack Colavita. I’m really looking forward to the event and also playing. I haven’t played straight pool in years, but I’m going to be hitting balls before the World Tournament. Don’t worry I still know how to play!” said Diliberto. Danny was the prestigious World All Around Champion of the legendary Johnston City events back in 1972 and runner-up to the late Steve Mizerak at the 1982 World 14.1 Championship. Diliberto was also the recipient of the BCA Hall of Fame last year. “I’m really happy for Jack Colavita and his family. He was a great player, but above that he was a great person. I miss him.”New Jersey’s Jack Colavita received the lead votes to be elected into the unsung heroes part of the 14.1 Hall of Fame. Colavita was a stone cold legend in the Northeast and

was one of the dominant forces of 14.1 in New Jersey during the days of giants such as Steve Mizerak, Ray Martin, and many other notables. Jack won the New Jersey State 14.1 Championships 5 times and the New York State 14.1 Championship 3 times. He also got 3rd at the US 14.1 Open. Later in life, he was a big proponent and helper of the revived New Jersey State 14.1 Championship, before passing away at age 73. “Jack was one of the greats because he really played the game the right way. He was also a strong 9-Ball player and was super at roll out 9-Ball because he was a great shotmaker. Back in those days, we sometimes played 1000 point matches in blocks over a few days. I remember one of those times Jack ran four consecutive 100 ball runs on me. He was just raining in 100’s ! When he was on, he was a machine and no one played it prettier. He was phenomenal”, said Allen Hopkins, World and US Open Champion in 9-Ball and 14.1.

“Colavita used to win the New Jersey 14.1 Championships back when the field was the same as a World

Championship”, said NYC great Danny Barouty. “It was incredible because Jack didn’t even play on the tour. He had a full

time job 5 days a week and a family”, said Pat Fleming, Founder of Accu-Stats. “There were many factors on why we decided to start the Straight Pool Hall of Fame. We wanted to honor not only obvious

choices, but to remember great players that are still alive and remind them that they are not forgotten. They are living treasures of the sport.

Also, we wanted to recognize those who may not receive recognition elsewhere, but were huge parts of 14.1 history”, said Charlie Williams, Founder of

Dragon Promotions. “Last year’s Straight Pool Hall of Fame was sold-out with over 100 people and we couldn’t believe the

terrific response. My own staff had to stand and give up our seats to some desperate fans that wanted to get in to watch. Luckily we still managed to find some

dinner!” said Cindy Lee, CEO of Dragon Promotions. Fans can buy tickets in advance by going to http://worldstraightpool.com/tickets.html

Guest speakers at the dinner banquet on August 1st will include several speakers including former World Champions Stephan Cohen, Allen Hopkins, and of

course Danny Diliberto . The 14.1 Hall of Fame events will also include video presentations by NYCGrind.com’s Jerry Tarantola. Charlie Williams will MC the evening’s festivities. Danny Diliberto still plays pool and continues to teach players today. The renowned instructor and many times champion can be reached for lessons or appearances at 1-(954)- 665- 5978.

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11August 2012 - Stroke Magazine 23

By Skip Maloney - AzBilliards.com

With the top-ranked player on the Action Pool Tour, Brandon Shuff, competing in the First Annual Southern Classic in Tunica, MS on the weekend of July 21-22, a

field of 75 showed up for the 11th stop on the Action Pool Tour to see if they could gain some ground. Matt Krah, who entered the tournament at #38 in the rankings, jumped 20 places on the list with his first-place finish, defeating Mike Davis (who jumped 11 places to #4) in the second set of a true double elimination final. The event drew 75 entrants to Breakers Sky Lounge in Herndon, VA. In addition to Krah, three other Action Pool Tour regulars advanced to the winners' side final four, looking to cut into Shuff's lead in the rankings. Krah squared off against Brian Deska, who entered the tournament ranked at #2, and with his advancement to the winners' side final eight, had already passed Shuff. Even if he'd lost among the final eight winners, and subsequently been defeated in the matches that determined the four-way tie for 9th place, Deska would have chalked up 750 points (10 points for the 9-12 finish, times the number of players, 75), which would have moved him ahead of Shuff by 139 points. The other winners' side semifinalists were R.J. Carmona, ranked # 11, who'd just sent Davis to the loss side, and Larry Kressel (# 54). Krah sent Deska west 9-7, and Kressel sent Carmona after him 9-6. Krah got into the hot seat with a 9-3 victory over Kressel, and awaited the return of Davis.

On the loss side, Davis began his five-match march back to the finals with a 7-4 victory over Rafael Reyes, and a 7-2 win over Dave Hunt, which set him up to face Deska. Carmona picked up Chip Klein, who defeatedMatt Shilinski and Paul Helms, both 7-3. Davis finished Deska's day with a 7-1 victory, and was denied a re-match versus Carmona, when Klein defeated him 7-3. Deska's fifth place finish put him 289 points ahead of Shuff in the rankings. In the quarterfinals that followed, Davis defeated Klein 7-2, and then defeated Kressel in the semifinals 7-4. In the opening set of the true double elimination finals (a race to 9), Davis took an early lead and reached the hill first. Though Krah would close the gap to within three, Davis hung on to win, forcing a second set. In that second set (a race to 7), it was Krah with the early lead; out in front by five before Davis had won a rack. Davis got on the board in the sixth rack, but Krah took the seventh rack to reach the hill first. Davis made a run, winning the next three, but Krah closed it out in rack eleven to secure the event title. With two more stops on the tour - Aug. 11-12 at VIP Billiards in Catonsville, MD, and the season finale, Sept. 8-9 at Big Daddy's Billiards in Glen Burnie, MD - the top four players are within striking distance of each other; Deska on top of the tour, with Brandon Shuff behind him. Tour director Ozzy Reynolds, who finished in the tie for 13th place, remained in third place, while Mike Davis moved into fourth place.

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Liz Lovely defeated WPBA touring veteran Teruko Cucculelli twice to capture the July 14-15 stop on the MissCues Regional Ladies 9-Ball Tour. The $500-added

event drew 16 entrants to 8-Ball Sports Bar & Billiards in Columbus, OH. They met first in the battle for the hot seat. Cucculelli had sent Buffy Jolie (presently ranked # 2 on the tour) west 7-2, as Lovely delivered Casey Clark to the loss bracket 7-1. Lovely and Cucculelli got to double hill in the battle for the hot seat before Lovely prevailed. On the loss side, Jolie picked up Linda Brandeberry, who'd defeated Sandy Day and Stephanie Goens, both 7-5. Clark drew Jen Polik, who was in the midst of a four-match, loss-side winning streak that had begun when Cucculelli had sent her over in the second round. Polik defeated Tracy Cantrell 7-2, and Reni Rose 7-4 to meet Clark. Polik shut Clark out and in the quarterfinals, met up with Jolie, who'd ended Brandeberry's day 7-4. Polik and Jolie battled to double hill in those quarterfinals, before Polik snapped the 9-ball in on the final break to win it. She didn't get nearly as close in her semifinal re-match against Cucculelli, who'd advance back for a second chance against Lovely with a 7-3 win. The wait for the re-match did not apparently affect Lovely. She gave up only three racks to complete her undefeated weekend. Tour director Becky Todd thanked Richard Whaley, owner of 8-Ball Sports Bar & Billiards, and Rack 66's Bryan Roberts for sponsorship of the event.

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Place Playername Prize Money1st Liz Lovely $4202nd Teruko Cucculelli $3003rd Jen Polik $180

Place Playername Prize Money4th Buffy Jolie $1205th Casey Clark $90 Linda Brandeberry $90

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Jeannie Seaver Shut out 72-year-young Mary Lou Mendez twice to win her second of three stops on the Bay Area Amateur Tour on Saturday, July 21. As a result, Seaver moved into the top spot in tour rankings. With two stops to go on the tour, Seaver finished five ranking points ahead of Lisa McElroyand Cassidy Mulligan, tied for second place. The $400-added event drew 16 entrants to Stix in Palm Harbor, FL. Seaver went into the tournament ranked at the bottom of the top five players on the tour, and was one of only two among those five who made it to the winners' side final four. She faced the other, Echo Pinkley, who entered the stop in fourth place. Mendez, in the meantime, squared off against Deanna Foster. Seaver sent Pinkley west 7-2, as Mendez was busy downing Foster 4-3. Seaver shut Mendez out and sat in the hot seat to await her return. Pinkley moved over to meet up with McElroy, who'd been sent to the loss side by Mendez, and defeatedJessica Barnes 3-2 (Barnes racing to 6), and shut out Jamie Toennies 3-0. Foster drew Mulligan, who'd been sent west by Seaver, and then, shut out Barbara Ellis and given up only one rack against tour directorStephanie Mitchell. Foster chalked up the fourth of five shutouts among the event's final 12 against Mulligan, and in the quarterfinals, faced McElroy, who'd ended Pinkley's day 3-1. In those quarterfinals, McElroy again gave up only a single rack, defeating Foster 3-1, and turning to a grudge match semifinal against Mendez. For the second time, Mendez defeated McElroy with a tie score. In their first meeting, Mendez had won 4-4, with McElroy going to 6, and in their second, Mendez won 3-3, with McElroy racing to 5. Though a victory on this year's tour has eluded her, McElroy has finished third twice and

second, once, which has left her in second place in the overall tour rankings. Though Seaver would shut Mendez out for the second straight time in the finals to capture the event title, Mendez chalked up her best finish on the tour, ever. She had previously finished in 7th place in a November 2011 tour stop. The event scrambled the rankings of the top five players on the tour. Seaver moved from fifth place to first, while seventh place finisher, Jessica Barnes, who'd held the top stop previously, dropped to fourth. Mulligan came into the tournament in second place, just ahead of McElroy, and the two finished, tied for second. Echo Pinkley rounded out the top five, dropping from fourth to fifth on the heels of her 5th place finish. The women will have two more chances to re-arrange that list. The tour will stop at Stroker's in Palm Harbor on September 1 and hold the tour's Grand Finale at Capone's in Spring Hill on October 20.

Stephanie Mitchell, Mary Lou Mendez, Jeannie Seaver, Jeff Mendez, and Lisa McElroy

Seaver secures top ranking with undefeated day

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Place Playername Prize Money1st Jeannie Seaver $2802nd Mary Lou Mendez $1803rd Lisa McElroy $1304th Deanna Foster $855th Cassidy Mulligan $505th Echo Pinkley $50

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As the owner of Bumper's Billiards in Birmingham, AL, and the tournament director of the Alabama State 9-Ball Championships, David Rowell has been trying to win his own event for 11 years. He finished second twice; once in 2009, and one other time, the date of which he couldn't remember. On the weekend of June 30-July 1, he broke through for the first time, winning six in a row on the loss side, and defeating Jonathan Tedder in the finals. The event, exclusively for residents of the state of Alabama, drew 25 entrants to his pool hall. Rowell, after an opening round bye, was sent to the loss side by Robert Hall in a double hill match. They would meet again. Hall advanced to the winners' side final four to face Tedder, as Chris Nation squared off against Brandon Davenport. Tedder sent Hall west 9-5 for a fateful re-match against Rowell, and in the hot seat match, met Nation, who'd sent Davenport west 9-1. Tedder got into the hot seat with a 9-6 victory over Nation. On the loss-side, Rowell was in the midst of the six-win, loss-side streak that would propel him into the finals against Tedder. With one notch on his belt already, he defeated Bill Smith 9-4, and Greg Summers 9-7, to earn his re-match versus Hall. Davenport drew Joe Cole, who'd been sent west by Tedder from among the

winner's side final eight and defeated Tyson Allen and Lance Ireland, both 9-5. Rowell exacted his revenge on Hall, in mirror fashion, surviving a double hill match, as Cole downed Davenport 9-4. Rowell then completely shut out Cole in the quarterfinals, and defeated Nation in the semifinals 9-5. Rowell completed his first victory at these Alabama State 9-Ball Championships with a 13-8 victory in the single-race finals. Rowell couldn't identify any particular reason that this, his eleventh attempt, was more successful than previous efforts, noting that he had "just started playing real good" on Sunday morning. "I was breaking good, too," he said, "and I was running a lot of racks."

ROWELL WINS SIX ON THE LOSS SIDE 11th Annual Alabama State 9-Ball Championship

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Association of College Unions International (ACUI) presented the 72nd collegiate pocket billiards national championship at Indiana University’s IMU Back Alley on June 29-July 1, 2012. ACUI is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to enhancing campus life. With 41 men and 23 women registered for 9-ball, 2012 was the largest field in the 75-year history of the ACUI Pocket Billiards program. Delia Mocanu (Northeastern University) forged through the winners’ side of the Women’s division like a tiny freight train, winning decisive matches over Angelica Rudow (University of Arizona, 7-0), Melissa Chesky (University of Minnesota-Duluth, 7-3), Heather Platter (University of Florida, 7-2), and Cindy Ho (California State University-Sacramento, 7-5). She sat comfortably in the hot seat while Michelle Yim (University of Houston) handily defeated Jackie Sanchez (Barry University, 7-0), Morgan Bowles (University of North Carolina-Charlotte, 7-2), Miranda Blazek (Northern Wyoming Community College District, 7-2) before falling to Cindy Ho in the winners’ side semi-finals, 7-4. Yim then bested Jennifer Acierto (Virginia Commonwealth University, 7-5), Platter (7-5), and Ho (7-3) on the One-loss side to face Mocanu in the Sunday morning finals. In the first set, it seemed that Mocanu

couldn’t catch a gear, falling to Yim 7-2. The second set, however, was extremely close, coming down to the final two balls. Yim jumped out to a 4-2 lead, but eventually Mocanu tied it hill-hill. In the last game, Mocanu narrowly missed the 7-ball to leave Yim a simple 2-ball run-out for the victory. On the Men’s side, newcomer Matt Shilinski (University of Maryland-University College) was quiet but confident and steady as he took the hot seat with victories over Mark Muir (University of Illinois, 8-0), Brian Myung (Indiana University, 8-3), George Mansour (University of Akron, 8-3), Mack Harrell (East Carolina University, 8-6), Lee Nathanson (University of Maryland, 8-7), and Bo Jin (Purdue University, 8-6). Three-time ACUI nationals contestant Charles Barker (Weber State University), meanwhile, won his first three matches with victories over Cody Terry (University of North Carolina-Charlotte, 8-3), Thomas Smith (James Madison University, 8-3), and defending champion Raymond Linares (Miami Dade College-Kendall Campus, 8-6) before falling to Bo Jin (Purdue University, 5-8). On the one-loss side, Barker topped Harrell (8-3), Stephen Skvarka (Virginia Tech, 8-7), and Jin (8-3) to advance to the finals. The true double-elimination playoff match was a suspenseful, neck-and-neck

Collegiate 9-ball Champions Crowned at Indiana University

Michelle Yim (Photo courtesy of Lissette Chaparro)Charles Barker (Weber State University)

Delia Mocanu (Northeastern University)Matt Shilinski (University of Maryland-University College)

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Billy ThorpeBillyThorpebattledforyearstochalkuphisfirstwinontheGreatSouthernBilliardTour,andontheweekendofJuly14-15,hewonhissecondinalittleoveramonth.HewonhisfirstonJune3,andletoneslipbyhiminMyrtleBeachbeforewinningthesecond.Hewentundefeatedbothtimes.InhisfirstGSBTwin,hefacedthesameopponentinthehotseatandfinals;AlexOlinger.Thispastweekend,hefacedanopponent,Steve"Cupcake"Dillon,who'dwonsevenonthelosssidetomeethiminthefinals.The$1000-added9-ballevent,on9-ft.Diamondtables,andheldconcurrentlywithan8-ballbarboxtournament,drew34entrantstoMichael'sBilliardsinFairfield,OH. Fromamongthewinners'sidefinalfour,ThorpesquaredoffagainstLucasHawkins,who'dplacedsecondinthebarbox8-balltournament.AdamGlover,inthemeantime,metupwithTimBaron.ThorpesurvivedadoublehillbattleversusHawkins,andinthehotseat,facedGlover,who'ddefeatedBaron7-2.Thorpegotintothehotseatwitha9-4victoryoverGlover,andwatchedDillon'smarchbacktothefinals. Dillon,who'dbeensenttothelosssidebyCoreyMorphew(5/6thinthe8-ball),wonfourinarowtohookupwithHawkins,includinga7-5victoryoverChrisCollinsanda7-4winoverLeoKincannon,whofinishedbothtournamentsinthetieforseventhplace.BarondrewMikeBurnette,who'ddefeatedBillTrimble6-2andDaveCross6-4.DillonandHawkinsbattledtodoublehillbeforeDillonprevailed,advancingtothequarterfinals.HewasmetbyBurnette,who'dsurvivedhisowndoublehillmatchagainstBaron. DillonendedBurnette'sdaywitha7-2winandthen,droppedGloverintothirdplace7-4.Thorpe,though,spoiledDillon'sbidforasuccessful,loss-sidecomebackwitha9-5winintheopeningsetofatruedoubleeliminationfinaltosecuretheeventtitle. "WealwaysappreciatethesupportandhospitalitythatisshownhereatMichael's,"saidtourdirectorsShannonandMargeDaulton."(OwnerMichaelMedley)hasaveryplayer/spectator-friendlyroomandwe'reallthankfultohimandhisstaff." TheDaultonsalsothankedsponsorsAndyGilbertCustomCues,NickVarnerCuesandCases,MikeDavisExterminating,TigerProductsandDelta-13racks.


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The winners of this year’s Sportsmanship awards were:Jennifer Acierto, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBrian Myung, Indiana University

The 2012 winners of the annual break contest were:Will Hill, East Texas Baptist University (21)Amanda Neal, Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana (15)

Top 8 complete standings (scholarship money is awarded to the top 4):

Women’s Division:1 Michelle Yim University of Houston2 Delia Mocanu Northeastern University3 Cindy Ho California State University - Sacramento4 Heather Platter University of Florida5/6 Jennifer Acierto Virginia Commonwealth University5/6 Angelica Rudow University of Arizona7/8 Giovanni Aviles University of Illinois - Chicago7/8 Amanda Neal Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana

Men’s Division:1 Matt Shilinski University of Maryland - University College2 Charles Barker Weber State University3 Bo Jin Purdue University4 Stephen Skvarka Virginia Tech5/6 Lee Nathanson University of Maryland5/6 Mackenzie “Mack” Harrell East Carolina University7/8 Raymond Linares Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus7/8 Ryan Kuhlmann University of Minnesota - Duluth

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race from start to finish. Shilinski came out on top, 8-7, to take the 2012 title in a single set.

VIPER: Who were your favorite professionals? BCAHalloffamersJeanBelukas,BuddyHall,andJayHelfertwhoiscurrentlyaTVcommentatorandWriter/Authorof“PoolWars”–Jaylovedpoolsomuchthatattimeshe’dputuphisownmoneyjusttowatchuswinit☺VIPER: How did you prepare for events?DANNY:30daysorsoIwouldstartexercising–Iwalkedmytreadmill,Iswamalot,andofcoursepracticedlonghoursbyplayingtheghost.Icouldneverbeatthatdangghost,butonceIcamecloselosing11-7.VIPER: What was the best advice you were ever given?DANNY:LegendaryWillieMosconioncetoldme:Don’tdodrugsandbehonesttoyourselfaboutyourgame.VIPER: What is one thing that you enjoy most while playing pool?DANNY:WhenIplayedinthefinalsofthe2004RenoOpenIbrokeandran9-racksinarowanddidn’tevenknowit!Afterthematchitwasn’tuntilBillyIncardonaandBuddyHallapproachedmetotellmewhatIhadaccomplished.TheysaidtheproofwasonthefilmduringtheTVround.Anotherevent,Ipocketedthe9-ballonthebreak5-timesinarow,intwoconsecutivematches;thefirstsetwasagainstBillyJohnsonandtheotherwasagainstMaryKenningston.Iwonbothmatches11-5☺VIPER: If you could say one thing to a young up-coming player what would it be?DANNY:Practiceandexercise….andpracticemoreandexercisemore.Ok Danny, now I have a couple of pool related questions from my Facebook friends…BrianClappfromSanJose,CAasks:Whatisthemostmoneyyou’veeverwoninanight&whowasthetoughestmatchyoueverplayedagainst?DANNY:AreyoufromtheIRSBrian?Imadesomuchmoney,somanytimesthatIcouldn’teventryandcountit.ThetoughestplayerI’veeverplayedagainstwasEfrenReyes.Iplayedhim

10-ballmoneymatchinHoustonandwonthefirst3gamesfor$500agameandbeforeIknewit,hecaughtagearandsomehowendedup7gamesahead-thatwasallthemoneyIhadsoIhadtoquit$3500loser.Thenextevent,IflewtoRenoandwematchedupagainbutthistimeweplayed9-ballfor$200agameandIendedup9-gamesaheadandhequit.EfrenwasthetoughestandmostintenseopponentsI’veeverplayedagainstinmycareer.KenMargettsfromMontrose,COasks:Danny:“You’reknownforhavingamonsterbreakonboththebigtableandbarbox.I’vewatchedyouplay,andhaveplayedagainstyouseveraltimes,andsomethingI’vealwaysnoticedisthatyourarelybreakdry............withoutgivingupanyofyoursecrets,whatkindofchanges/adjustmentsduringamatchdoyoumaketoyourbreaktofindyour‘sweet’spot?”DANNY:WillieMasconioncetoldmetobreaktheballsashardaspossiblebecausethequickeryoustrikethestackofballsthefasterthecueballwillsquatontothetable.SoItookitheartandfromthenonI’vealwayshitstheballsashardaspossible.MarkCherninfromLecompton,KSasks:IsitlegaltojumpaballplayingOne-Pocket?DANNY:Yes,Ibelieveso.A special “Thank-you” to Danny Medina for sharing his thoughts on pool and for next month I’m interviewing Hall of Fame WPBA player Belinda “The Texas Bell” Calhoun and if you would like to ask her any pool related questions, please email them to me at [email protected] or you can find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wpbaviper.

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Aug 4 Conyers, GA Classic Billiards (770) 679-5278 9-Ball $75 $1,000 Guar 1st CallAug 4 Buffalo, NY Bison Billiards (716) 632-0281 8-Ball Bar Box $35 (incl g.f.) $250 Guar Noon MAPAug 4-5 Varies Behind the Rock (253) 226-3594 Trimester Event $35 $$$ Call MAPAug 11 E Rutherford, NJ Castle Billiards (201) 933-6007 A/B/C/D Tri State Tour Call $500 Call Aug 11-12 Catonsville, MD VIP Billiards actionpooltour.com Action Pool Tour Stop $90-$40 Online Online Aug 17-19 Glen Burnie, MD Big Daddy’s Billiards (410) 757-3488 MD State 14-1 Straight Pool Varies Call 6PM MAPAug 18-19 Tallahassee, FL Zingale’s Billiards (850) 224-8644 9-Ball Open $65 $3,000 9AM MAP Aug 18 Brooklyn, NY Gotham City Billiards (718) 714-1002 A/B/C/D Tri State Tour Call $1500 CallAug 23-26 Verona, NY Turning Stone (518) 356-7163 9-Ball Open-Tour Finale $150/$200 $25,000 CallAug 25 Staten Island, NY Pt Richmond Billiard Club (718) 727-0800 A/B/C/D Tri State Tour Call $750 CallAug 25 Pelham, AL Poppa’s Billiards (205) 664-2949 9-Ball Open $30 $300 1PMAug 25 Ft Pierce, FL Ultimate Billiards (772) 464-7665 Flamingo Billiards Tour Call Call Call MAPAug 30-Sep 3 Scottsdale, AZ BCAPL playbca.com Southwest Regionals Varies $6,000 Online MAP Scotch Doubles Men’s Open Singles Men’s Adv/Master Singles Women’s Singles Men’s/Mixed Teams Women’s TeamsSep 1-2 Ft Pierce, FL Ultimate Billiards (772) 464-7665 9-Ball Sizzler Call $1,000 Call MAPSep 1 Greensboro, NC Gate City Billiards Club (336) 856-8800 9-Ball Carolina Open-Max 32 $50 Call Noon MAPSep 1 Buffalo, NY Bison Billiards (716) 632-0281 8-Ball Bar Box $35 (incl g.f.) $250 Guar Noon MAPSep 1-3 New York, NY Amsterdam Billiards (212) 995-0333 George Ginky San Souci Mem. Call $4,000 CallSep 7-9 Fargo, ND Big Sky Challenge (406) 945-4788 10-Ball Scotch Doubles $10,000 MAP 8-Ball Doubles Winner take all Live Streaming (see ad Below) 9-Ball Singles 8-Ball Singles Sep 8 E Rutherford, NJ Castle Billiards (201) 933-6007 A/B/C/D Tri State Tour Call $500 CallSep 8-9 Glen Burnie, MD Big Daddy’s Billiards actionpooltour.com Action Pool Tour Stop $90-$40 Online Online MAPSep 15 Bayside, NY Cue Bar (718) 631-2646 A/B/C/D Tri State Tour Call $1,000 CallSep 22 Brooklyn, NY Gotham City Billiards (718) 714-1002 A/B/C/D Tri State Tour Call $1,500 CallSep 29 Flushing, NY Carom Cafe Billiards (718) 358-8585 A/B/C/D Tri State Tour Call $1,500 CallSep 29-30 Waterville, ME T J’s Billiards (207) 877-7665 Joss Tour Event $120/$70 $1500/$500 Call MAPOct 6 Stuart, FL Amy’s Billiards (772) 232-9966 Cues for the Cure Call Call Call MAPOct 6 Buffalo, NY Bison Billiards (716) 632-0281 8-Ball Bar Box $35 (incl g.f.) $250 Guar Noon MAPOct 12-14 Phoenix, AZ Bullshooters (602) 441-2447 S.W. One Pocket Fest $200 $4,000 6:00PMOct 13 9-Ball Mini Call $$$ CallOct 14 10-Ball Mini Call $$$ Call

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