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World Pool Championships Underway

NewsJuly 3, 2005May 25, 20140

The round-robin stages of the 2005 World Pool Championship are under way in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and a few big names in the 128-player field are already in danger of missing the cut. Ralf Souquet, Steve Davis and Efren Reyes have already lost three times each, and will need sparkling records from now …

Corr Recovers to Capture Southeast Classic Crown

NewsJune 27, 2005May 25, 20140

After losing in the second round of the WPBA’s Southeast Classic, Karen Corr went on a tear that landed her in the final match against rising star Ga Young Kim. After trading blows with Kim to 4-4, Corr reeled off three straight games to win her first classic Tour event of the 2005 season, 7-4. G…

Kim and Corr Face Off in Florida

NewsJune 26, 2005May 25, 20140

The final match has been set for the WPBA Southeast Classic at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Karen Corr, currently ranked second on the Classic Tour, will face reigning world champion Ga Young Kim. Coming through the one-loss side, Corr bested top-ranked Allison Fisher, 7-3, a…

Kim takes Florida hot-seat

NewsJune 26, 2005May 25, 20140

The TV Matches are now set for the WPBA Southeast Classic at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood Florida. In the hot seat sits reigning world champion Ga Young Kim, who defeated Monica Webb 9-6 on Saturday. Webb, will await the winner between #1 ranked Allison Fisher and #2 ranked Karen Corr in …

Buddy Hall Wins Hard Times Summer Jamboree One-Pocket Title

NewsJune 17, 2005May 25, 20140

Buddy Hall won the One-Pocket division at the Hard Times Summer Jamboree, June 16, at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, Calif. Hall went to the one-loss side at the hands of Billy Palmer, but then fought his way through the likes of Greg Sullivan and Tony Chohan, among others. Hall faced Jose Pari…

U.S. Fields Powerhouse Platoon for World Championship

NewsJune 14, 2005May 29, 20140

The United States has fielded one of its strongest contingents yet for the 2005 World Pool Championship, bringing 12 proven shooters with at least one significant title each. Producer Matchroom Sport this week announced the draw for the round-robin stage of the 128-man event, to be held July 2-10…

Manalo Hits His Stride in Reno

NewsJune 13, 2005May 25, 20140

Filipino player Marlon Manalo went undefeated to win the Sands Regency Reno Open, June 3-12, in Reno, Nev. The win comes on the heels of his unexpected tie-for-fifth finish at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships in May. Manalo beat countryman Santos Sambajon Jr., 9-8, and advanced to vie for the ho…

Archer Regains His Place With Florida Open Win

NewsMay 31, 2005May 25, 20140

After unexpectedly taking a 7-0 drubbing from Thorsten Hohmann in the final of the BCA Pro 9-Ball Open last week, No. 1 ranked Johnny Archer got back into the groove with a title win at the 5th Annual Predator Florida Open, at Bankshot Billiards in Jacksonville, Fla., May 25-29. Archer bested Mik…

New President for Brunswick

NewsMay 27, 2005May 25, 20140

Brunswick Billiards has announced that Sean Cummings has been named Presdient of Brunswick Billiards. Cummings succeeds former Billiard Congress of America President John Stransky in the position. Stransky left the position, and the BCA presidency, when he was promoted to President of Brunswick Bowl…

BCA 9-Ball Champs Crowned

NewsMay 23, 2005May 25, 20140

Thorsten Hohmann and Allison Fisher have taken titles at the Billiard Congress of America's annual pro event, the BCA Pro Open 9-Ball Championship. Fisher fought off three-time defending champ Karen Corr in the final, and won, 7-5. The men's final match was a shocker. Hohmann kept Johnny Arche…

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World Pool Championships Underway

Corr Recovers to Capture Southeast Classic Crown

Kim and Corr Face Off in Florida

Kim takes Florida hot-seat

Buddy Hall Wins Hard Times Summer Jamboree One-Pocket Title

U.S. Fields Powerhouse Platoon for World Championship

Manalo Hits His Stride in Reno

Archer Regains His Place With Florida Open Win

New President for Brunswick

BCA 9-Ball Champs Crowned

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