Three Cushion Billiard News
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Amazin Billiards in Malden, MA hosted a USBA TOUR Open Tournament the weekend of September 13th. The room, which is a private club owned by Mazin Shooni, has 5 beautiful three-cushion tables along with many pool tables. It is a wonderful place to play. Eighteen players converged to compete with some of the country's top players, including Mazin Shooni, 2006 US Champion; Sonny Cho, 2005 US Champion; Miguel Torres, 2008 US Champion; Hugo Patino, 2003 and 2009 US Champion, as well as other top players such as Harry Pena, originally from Queens, NY, then moved to Colombia for several years before recently returning to Queens; Vicky Pineda from California who was visiting the New York area; Gilbert Najm who flew in from California and Jamil Isreal who flew in from Michigan.
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3-C World Championship Groups Picked
The sixteen groups of three players have been selected for the three-cushion world championship that begins next month in Antwerp, Belgium. Eddie Merckx from Belgium returns to defend the crown he won last year in Portugal. He will face tough competition from Torbjörn Blomdahl and Frédéric Caudron, currently ranked first and second, respectively, in the world by the Union Mondial de Billard (UMB).
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Steve Andersen of the USBA has added another great interview to his continuing series. This month Steve interviews current USBA President Andy Janquitto. To listen to the interview head over to the interview section in our gallery under videos or simply click here.
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USBA to Hold "B" Regional Championship Tournaments
The United States Billiard Association (USBA) will hold six regional "B" championship tournaments in the fall of 2013. The winners of each tournament will qualify to play for the "B" Championship title next year at the USBA national tournament. A first place prize of $3,000 is projected.
The six regional tournaments are open to any player who resides in the United States and has less than a .900 average as of August 1, 2013, based on the records and statistics kept by the USBA. Citizenship or permanent residency is not required. A players can check with Jim Shovak, USBA Secretary, to determine whether he is eligible.