Posted in Independent Tournaments - US Open Championships on Oct 20th, 2007
Van Boening Eclipses Alcano, Claims 32nd U.S. Open Title
13-10 finals victory clinches 9-ball’s most coveted crown for the pride of South Dakota
by Paul Berg, Inside pool Magazine Staff
The journey literally began Sunday night, but in Shane Van Boening’s heart as an American pool player, tonight ends a quest [...]
Posted in Independent Tournaments - US Open Championships on Oct 20th, 2007
Van Boening and Mekari reach U.S. Open Winners’ Finale
Four remain for final day of play; Alcano and Souquet seek another shot
By Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
With the last match of play on day six of the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships concluding shortly after 4:30 AM here in Chesapeake, [...]
Posted in Independent Tournaments - US Open Championships on Oct 19th, 2007
Sixteen Shoot on at U.S. Open
Undefeated ranks trimmed to eight; B-siders Immonen and Gallego win eight straight
by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
Seeking a fifth consecutive victory without a loss at the 32nd U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships, 16 of the world’s very best billiard players went to ground this [...]
Posted in Independent Tournaments - US Open Championships on Oct 18th, 2007
U.S. Open Winners’ Bracket Halved to 16, Filipino Contingent Still Strong
Late Night Ahead for One-Loss Hopefuls in Chesapeake
by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
Deservedly under the television lights during both billiard Club Network live matches, top 9-ballers from The Republic of the Philippines stole the show tonight at the [...]
Posted in Independent Tournaments - US Open Championships on Oct 18th, 2007
Amidst One-Loss Paydays at the Open, Tradition and Tragedy Transpire
Title defense ends against local standout, past champions persevere on one-loss side
by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
At a buffet during the dinner break this evening for fans to mingle with past U.S. Open champions, 2006 winner John Schmidt was [...]
Posted in Independent Tournaments - US Open Championships on Oct 17th, 2007
Alcano Erupts, Schmidt Stymied in Third-Round U.S. Open Play
Other favorites tested, few fail
by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
From one reigning champion to another, there was a world of difference on this Wednesday night at the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships. Current world champ Ronato Alcano allowed Chris Bartram fewer [...]
Posted in Independent Tournaments - US Open Championships on Oct 17th, 2007
Grinders Galore Trek Through One-Loss Charts at Grueling U.S. Open
128 players still in action; third round of unbeaten play set for tonight
by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
Roughly half the original field of 233 billiard players will wait for next year for another chance at the U.S. Open 9-Ball [...]
Posted in Independent Tournaments - US Open Championships on Oct 16th, 2007
U.S. Open Second Round Hosts Hill-Hill Thrillers and Dominant Displays
Second round unbeaten play concludes, the long trek for one-loss players commences
With a mock-javelin toss of his cue before handling positional difficulties from the 8 ball to an 11-10 victory-clinching 9 ball over Marc Vidal, 1994 U.S. Open 9-Ball champion Efren [...]
Posted in Independent Tournaments - US Open Championships on Oct 16th, 2007
Second Round Play Informs Speculation on 32nd U.S. Open Favorites
Some past champions dominate, others stumble in Chesapeake
by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
In a smaller room adjacent to the spacious arena for 9-ball play at the Chesapeake Conference Center, during the dinner break a buffet will be served for [...]
Posted in Independent Tournaments - US Open Championships on Oct 15th, 2007
Big Guns Blast at U.S. Open billiards Tournament
Climax of U.S. Open first round features blistering blowouts and exciting upsets
by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
It wouldn’t be the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships if there were only one clear favorite. In two rounds of play packed with the world’s most elite players, there was run-out [...]
