Three Cushion Billiard News
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2014 Tournament is filled with both "Repeats" and "Firsts"
The 2014 USBA National Three-Cushion Championship was (once again!) won by Pedro Piedrabuena. For Piedrabuena this is his seventh championship and fourth in a row. And along with his repeat performance as champion, several firsts for both Pedro and the National event itself were realized.
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And... UMB Ranks Piedrabuena 24th in World Rankings!
Pedro Piedrabuena, seven-time US Champion, was ranked Number 1 in the offical rankings of the CPB for April 2014. The CPB (ConfederaciĆ³n Panamericana de Billar) is the governing body for three cushion billiards in the Amercas. Piedrabuena's ranking is a result of his winning his second Pan American Championship in June 2013.
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Forty-Two players in Houston Texas comprise the official entries in the 2014 US Nationals.
Current US National Three Cushion Champion Pedro Piedrabuena is set to meet six former champions, former women's Three Cushion Champion Mercedes Gonzalez, eight local players from Houston, and 26 players from around the US to vie for the 2014 title.
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Judge Jay Karahan Sponsors Local Tournament
(l to r) Dung Truong 3rd/4th, Quang Tran 2nd, Luis Castillo 1st, Hoan Ton 3rd/4th
US Bida in Houston Texas hosted a local B championship on Saturday March 1st. The event was sponsored by Judge Jay Karahan, an avid billiard player and respected member of the Harris County judiciary. Judge Jay added $500 to the prize fund and helped officiate the event. Our host, Tim Nguyen, provided a wonderful lunch and beverages for both players and spectators. It was a grand day for billiards!