by Jason Bowman | Jul 5, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
by Jason Bowman I still remember my first introduction to him. It was March of 2000. I’d just been offered a position at APA following my second interview. Mr. Bell and fellow APA Founder Larry Hubbart had just finished off a round of Friday afternoon golf. They...
by Becky Johnston | Jul 1, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
It is with great sorrow that the APA family announces the passing of Co-Founder Terry Bell on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the age of 81. Bell and fellow Co-Founder Larry Hubbart, who passed away in 2013, were the visionaries behind the creation of the American...
by Becky Johnston | May 20, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Thank you to all the referees and floor managers who helped make the 2025 Poolplayer Championships a success! We couldn’t do it without you! Floor Managers Back Row: (L to R) Jason Dusel, Robert Yearwood, Russell Holt, Jeff Howell Front Row: (L to R) Johnny Maricich,...
by Becky Johnston | May 3, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
The finals of the 9-Ball Shootout were decided on Saturday, May 3, in this year’s Poolplayer Championships. Champions in the 9-Ball Shootout receive $10,000 in cash and prizes! A total of 747 players competed in this year’s 9-Ball Shootout. View Final Brackets...
by Becky Johnston | May 2, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Mainshots of Joliet, Ill., defeated Jimmi Phillips of Orlando, Fla., in the final of the 2025 Masters Championship. The victory earned Mainshots $10,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Jimmi Phillips took home $5,000 as Runners-Up. Mainshots ousted Drillers Inc. of...
by Becky Johnston | May 1, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
The finals of the 8-Ball Doubles Championship on Thursday, May 1 paired Taking Care of Business – AJ Labranche (SL6) and William Brown (SL4) – of Villa Rica, Ga., against Joining Forces – David Wurmbrand (SL6) and Chet Hale (SL4) – of Orange...
by Becky Johnston | May 1, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
The finals of the Ladies 8-Ball Championship pitted Diamond Girlz of Nanuet, N.Y., against La Vaca of Miami, Fla. After an exciting match, it was Diamond Girlz taking home the $10,000 grand prize and Championship title. La Vaca earned $5,000 for their Runner-Up...
by Becky Johnston | May 1, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
The finals of the Ladies 8-Ball Championship pitted Diamond Girlz of Nanuet, N.Y., against La Vaca of Miami, Fla. After an exciting match, it was Diamond Girlz taking home the $10,000 grand prize and Championship title. La Vaca earned $5,000 for their Runner-Up...
by Becky Johnston | Apr 30, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
The finals of the Jack & Jill Championship paired Dunkie Junkies – Dawn Luz (SL5) and Dimosthenis Maniatis (SL5) – of Pelham, N.H., against Beauty and the Beast – Pamela Seegers (SL3) and Tom Ensley (SL7) – of Franklin, Ind. Ultimately, it...
by Becky Johnston | Apr 30, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Wheelchair Championship Results The finals of the Wheelchair Championship hit the PoolDawg Championship Arena on Wednesday, April 30. Defending Champion Charlie Hans (SL7) of Harrison, Ohio, was up against Arthur Stromberg (SL5) of Cantonment, Fla. The race was 5-3....
