by Jason Bowman | Nov 8, 2014 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
It didn’t take long for a heavy weight match to materialize in early U.S. Amateur Championship action. After dispatching of their opponents in the 1st Round, former champions Henry Brodt and Raymond Linares squared-off. The match opened in the 8-Ball set with...
by Jason Bowman | Nov 7, 2014 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
The US Amateur Championship, and the title US Amateur Champion, are synonymous with words like dedication, perseverance, sportsmanship and class. Those who pursue the title embody these words and strive to have their name forever linked to such qualities. Ross, Brodt,...
by Jason Bowman | Nov 7, 2014 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
It’s become a pilgrimage of sorts for them. Each September, they duke-it-out in Preliminary Rounds across the country against players that are younger, hungrier, and perhaps most importantly, unknown. Afterall, when you carry a title like former U.S. Amateur...
by Jason Bowman | Nov 6, 2014 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Tammie Jones of Muncie, Ind., is the 2014 Women’s U.S. Amateur Champion. Jones defeated Asia Cycak of Raleigh, N.C., 9-4 in a rematch of the 2012 finals. More details to come… The post Jones Wins 2nd U.S. Amateur Championship Title appeared first on...
by Jason Bowman | Nov 6, 2014 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Asia Cycak edged Stacie Bourbeau 5-4 in the semifinal round and has advanced to the finals. The match was one of the most intense of the tournament with the players battling down to the final 9-Ball. Bourbeau narrowly missed pocketing 9-ball in the ninth and deciding...