Three Cushion Billiard News
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The second tournament at the Casino Del Sol resort began on January 19. The event, in the USBA Tour Open series, attracted 40 players including current US and Pan American Champion Hugo Patino and 8-time US Champion Pedro Piedrabuena. Former Champion Mazin Shooni (current USBA president) and former USBA Champion Sonny Cho. Pedro Piedarbuena, going undefeated through the preliminary and final rounds won the event and the $2,000 first place prize.
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In the first of what many hope will usher in a new era in United States billiards, Gabriels Tables and Casino Del Sol Resort bring USBA tournament play to Tucson, Arizona. Two events - a "B" tournament and an "Open" tournament - attracted the maximum 40 players in each event. The first event was won by Jesus Quinones when he defeated Ertan Tarhan in the final match by just one carom. Picture above from L to R: Winner Jesus Quinones, 2nd Ertan Tarhan, 3rd Raye Raskin and 4th Mercedes Gonzalez Complete charts and pictures follow.
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UPDATE: The event at SBE begins 3/30/2017.
Professor-Q-Ball Promotions will host a USBA National Qualifier at the Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo March 30 - April 2, 2017. Held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania this year marks the continuation of the support of the Allen Hopkins organization in helping to promote three cushion billiards in the USA.
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The annual Ken Higgins Memorial Tournament will serve a dual purpose: To honor our dear friend and billiard player Ken Higgins, and serve as a Qualifying Tournament for the USBA 3-Cushion National Championship. The event will take place at the Tacoma Elks Club March 3-5, 2016