IPT’s King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout to Occupy Sunday Prime-time Slot on OLN

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The International Pool Tour has secured a major television package to air the lucrative tour's debut event, the action-packed “King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout” series on the Outdoor Life Network [OLN]. The network will carry the six IPT shows in prime time, with the first show set to premiere at 7 …
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Kim Breezes Through Enerva Asian 9-Ball Championship

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Reigning back-to-back world champion Ga Young Kim of South Korea has another title to add to her growing resumé, with a win at the Enerva Asian 9-Ball Tour Championship, held April 26-28 at Robinson's Gallera in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Kim defeated Shu-Pin Kao of Chinese-Taipei, 11-4, in t…
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Van Buren Becomes Oldest Touring Professional in WPBA

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Ellen Van Buren played her first professional event in 1976, finishing third in the World Open. On April 22, 2006, 30 years later, Van Buren achieved the goal she has been working towards since 2003, becoming a touring professional in the Women's Professional Billiard Association, and making history…
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IPT Announces 25 Qualifier Tournaments for 2006 Season

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The International Pool Tour has announced that it will hold 25 additional tournaments to win a spot in the 2006 IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship on July 22-30 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. Five qualifiers will be held every weekend, starting May 26-28 and ending June 23-25, …
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Kelly Fisher Defends Her Title at San Diego Classic

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It was a case of deja vu in the finals of the WPBA's Sand Diego Classic, between defending champion Kelly Fisher, ranked third in the WPBA, and second-ranked Karen Corr. On April 23 at Viejas Casino in Alpine, Calif., the same place and the same score as last year, Fisher beat Corr, 7-4, in front…
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Four Finalists Remain In the San Diego Classic

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A face-off of the Fishers: Allison and Kelly, will take place today, April 23, at 1 p.m. at the San Diego Classic, the third 2006 stop on the Women's Pro Billiard Tour currently being played out at Viejas Casino in Alpine, Calif. Kelly dismissed Jeanette Lee and Allison defeated Dawn Hopkins to r…
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