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U.S. Triples Its Pleasure in Doubles

NewsDecember 18, 2004May 25, 20140

[caption id="attachment_2803" align="alignright" width="150"] Thomas Engert and Oliver Ortmann[/caption]Team USA unleashed a lethal barrage of run-out doubles play on its European counterparts Saturday afternoon at the Mosconi Cup in Egmond aan Zee, Holland, sweeping all three matches to take a comm…

Unlikely Heroes Bouy U.S.

NewsDecember 17, 2004May 25, 20140

Backed by the solid play of Charlie Williams and Gabe Owen, Team U.S.A. took a 5-4 lead after Day Two of the 11th Mosconi Cup in Egmond aan Zee, Holland, Friday night. With the race-to-12 transatlantic team 9-ball tilt tied 3-3 going into singles play, the U.S. took a calculated risk, opening wit…

Rodney “Freud” Rescues U.S.

NewsDecember 17, 2004May 24, 20140

[caption id="attachment_2759" align="alignright" width="150"] Rodney and Earl Strickland[/caption]Playing the role of psychologist to near perfection, Rodney Morris kept teammate Earl Strickland under control and helped prevent a European sweep of the Friday afternoon matches at the 2004 Mosconi Cup…

U.S. Takes Early Lead

NewsDecember 17, 2004May 24, 20140

On the heels of near perfection from the duo of Earl Strickland and Rodney Morris, and the cool play of Gabe Owen, Team USA took a 2-1 lead over Team Europe on the opening day of play at the 2004 Mosconi Cup at the Hotel Zuiderduin in the Dutch seaside resort village of Egmond aan Zee. For the fi…

Mosconi Cup Kicks Off

News, Press ReleasesDecember 17, 2004May 24, 20140

Matchroom Press Release: 16th December D Day has arrived. Tonight at the Hotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee, Holland the two six-man teams representing the United States and Europe will enter the packed arena to contest the 12th annual Mosconi Cup. Played out over four days, it features a serie…

Reno: First Biggie For Basavich

NewsDecember 14, 2004May 24, 20140

[caption id="attachment_2752" align="alignright" width="150"] Basavich won his first major title in Reno.[/caption]At the Glass City Open in November, Danny "Kid Delicious" Basavich beat pool hero Jeremy Jones for the first time, and went on to take second place. According to the Kid, it was a highl…

Lee Defeats Kelly for Florida Classic Title

NewsDecember 7, 2004May 24, 20140

Jeanette Lee took the WPBA Cuetec Cues Florida Classic title with a final win over Julie Kelly. This even featured expanded TV coverage, with coverage of the final seven matches, rather than just the final three as at previous tournaments. Lee collected $15,000 for first place and Kelly took h…

Charlie Williams Steps Down as Dragon Promotions President

NewsNovember 29, 2004May 26, 20140

Charlie Williams and Dragon Promotions have announced the enstatement of a new president, Steve Choy, and vice president, Cindy Lee. Dragon Promotions owner and founder Williams, who started the company four years ago, will be handing day-to-day operations over to the duo. Dragon Promotions curre…

By the Skins of His Teeth: Feijen Wins $42,500 at Skins Event Debut

NewsNovember 21, 2004May 26, 20140

Trailing badly late in the finals of the inaugural Skins Billiard Championship, steely Niels Feijen of Holland summoned the composure to win three games in a row and pocket a knee-knocking $35,000 – enough to seize the lead and eventually win the debut event. “I got out, and I didn’t know how muc…

Corr Wins Nationals

NewsNovember 18, 2004May 24, 20140

Karen Corr won the Women's Professional Billiards Association's National 9-Ball Championship, held at the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, Ore, Nov. 9-14. Her triumph over Gerda Hofstatter in the final match solidified her lead over formerly dominant Allison Fisher, who took third in Oregon.…

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U.S. Triples Its Pleasure in Doubles

Unlikely Heroes Bouy U.S.

Rodney “Freud” Rescues U.S.

U.S. Takes Early Lead

Mosconi Cup Kicks Off

Reno: First Biggie For Basavich

Lee Defeats Kelly for Florida Classic Title

Charlie Williams Steps Down as Dragon Promotions President

By the Skins of His Teeth: Feijen Wins $42,500 at Skins Event Debut

Corr Wins Nationals

An ‘A’ in Chemistry

December: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Mind & Body

Eye of the Tiger