Bob Radford Honored with billiard Congress of America 2007 President’s Award
Broomfield, Colo. – October 26, 2007 – Each year the billiard Congress of America (BCA) recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President’s Award. This year the BCA has chosen to recognize BCA member Bob Radford, owner of Antique billiard Supply in Rockford, Ill., which provides sales and service of rare and collectible pool tables worldwide. His showroom contains the Midwest’s largest display of restored antique Brunswick pool tables.
Radford, a BCA member since 1988, is a current member of the BCA Board of Directors, as well as a member of the Finance Committee. During his tenure with the BCA, Radford has served as BCA treasurer, is past chairman of the BCA Instructor Committee and has served on the Bylaws, Certification/Specification, Membership and Long-Range Planning Committees.
“Bob’s active participation in the last year has helped to bring the BCA to a new level of professionalism and service to our members,” said Ivan Lee, BCA president. “His selfless dedication of time, talent and resources to the BCA, as well as his personal commitment to the well being and betterment of the organization, make it my pleasure to recognize him with this award. Bob also combines his billiard industry experience with his marketing, manufacturing and communications background to help the BCA continue the pace of improvement in its vitality, responsiveness and leadership.”
About billiard Congress of America
Founded in 1948, the billiard Congress of America (BCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing a united, prosperous and highly regarded billiard industry through BCA leadership. The BCA seeks to enhance the success of its members and promote the sport of billiards though educational, marketing and promotional efforts, annual industry trade shows, tournaments and other programs designed to encourage billiards as a lifestyle and make pool everybody’s game. For more information, visit wwww.bca-pool.com or call 866.852.0999.

2007 Philippines World pool Championship Qualifier Field Tops 160 Mark
More than 160 billiards players have entered the qualifying tournaments in the hope of securing a place in the 2007 Philippines World pool Championship.
Players from 23 countries will be competing in the ten qualifying events from Saturday, October 27 to Wednesday, October 31, to complete the line-up for the 2007 Philippines World pool Championship.
Among the entrants is Markus Juva (Finland), a finalist at the recent 2007 World Cup of pool, while three players who reached the last 32 of the 2006 World pool Championships are also in the qualifiers - Wang Hung-hsiang, Lee Kun-fang (both Chinese Taipei) and Jharome Pena.
Each qualifying tounament will be held at the Star billiards Center (Joy Street, Grace Village, and the winner of each competition will take his place in the main event.
However, every player that has paid to enter five tournaments will earn points for finishing in the top 16. If more players drop out from the main field then the players with the most points will fill their positions.

Saturday, October 27 - Qualifying tournaments 1 and 2
Sunday, October 28 - Qualifying tournaments 3 and 4
Monday, October 29 - Qualifying tournaments 5 and 6
Tuesday, October 30 - Qualifying tournaments 7 and 8
Wednesday, October 31 - Qualifying tournaments 9 and 10

Runner-up - 10 pts, losing semi-finalist - five points, losing quarter-finalist - 3 points, losing in the last 16 - 1pt. At the end of the week the players with the most points will become first, second reserves etc.

Below is a list of players that will be playing in the qualifiers (as at October 26)

Bahrain (1) - Hajid M. Ismaeel.
Brunei Darussalam (2) - Ak Md Saiful Azri Bin Pg Roslee, Mund Johnny Aqil Abd Tan.
Canada (1) - Raymond Cruz.
China (6) - Dang Jinhu, Ding Tianhai, Han Hao Xiang, Jiang Yingyi, Wang Can, Wang Ming.
Cyprus (1) - Panikos Petrou
Denmark (1) - Kasper Kristoffersen.
Finland (1) - Markus Juva.
France (2) - John Berille, Vincent Facquet.
Hong Kong (2) - Kong Bu Nong, Yu King Chie
Indonesia (3) - Alwi, Wiharto, Alfred Rinaldi Triestanto
Japan (22) - Athushi Shiraiwa, Hayato Hukata, Hideaki Arita, Hideki Otake, Hiromithu Fuji, Hiromithu Fukuda, Hiroyuki Mizushita, Kazuhiko Mathumura, Kenichi Uchigaki, Kenji Taguchi, Kento Yonezu, Kohei Inoue, Morihiko Sato, Naohiro Tachibana, Shinobu Tukamoto, Shinsuke Kurihara, Takano Tomoo, Toru Kuribayashi, Toshihide Hamasaki, Toshiriro Saito, Wataru Saito, Yamauchi Kazuhiko
Korea (2) - Kim Woong Dae, Lee Gun Jae.
Kuwait (8) - Abdulaziz Al Awadi, Abdullah Al Yousef, Adel Al Shatti, Bader Al Awadhi, Mohammed Al Shammeri, Nasser Al Mujabel, Salem Ashor, Tareq Al Mulla.
Norway (1) - Roy Steffensen.
Philippines (47) - Alvin de Guzman, Antonio Gabica, Carlo Biado, Edgar Acaba, Eduardo Saracho, Elmer Haya, Elvis Calasang, Elvis Perez, Fidel Punzalan, Florencio Banar, Gandy Valle, Godofredo Ducanes, Hsin-Che Yang (Ted Yang), Jarry Pelayo, Jech Limen, Jharome Pena, Johann Chua, John Carlo Cerna, John Draheir R. Mauricio, Jordan Legaspi, Jorge Dacer, Jundel Mazon, Karen B. Nicdao, Magno Ramos, Mark Aristotle Mendoza, Marvin Gentapa, Michael Savage, Noel Salibio Causing, Oliver Yap, Panfilo Damuag, Patrik Gonzales, Ramon Mistica, Raymond Faraon, Renemar David, Richard Pornelosa, Ricky Zerna, Roberto Dy, Roberto Gomez, Roland Garcia, Romeo Silvano, Ronnie Aying Olvieda, Russian Petiza, Sean Mark Malayan, Troy Danao, Victor Arpilleda, Warren Kiamco, Armando Cagol.
Saudi Arabia (4) - Abdullah Albader, Aiman A. Al-Medara, Esam Y. Al-Mulla, Helmi A. Saif.
Singapore (8) - Aaron Koh Seng Ann, Ang Boon Chin, Jacky Teo, Sharik Aslam Sayed, Tan Chew Ming, Tan Tiong Boon, Tuan Kiat Goh, William Ang Boon Lay.
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) (43) - Chang Chien-Wen, Chang Hao-Ping, Chang Ming-Hsun, Chang Yao-Teng, Chang Yau-Mau, Chang Yu-Lung, Chen Ying-Chieh, Chen Yu-Hsin, Cheng Tsung-hua, Cheng Yi-Tai, Chiang Cheng-Hung, Chiang Chen-Yu, Chiang Po-Tse, Chien Chi-Chung, Chien Ching-Ju, Chu Hung-Ming, Chuang Chih-Hsiang, Chung Chien-Te, Hsu Chun-Yang, Huang Sheng-Chang, Hung Lu-Kung, Kao Shun-Yang, Ko Pin-Yi , Ku Chao-Yi, Kuo Chun-Nan, Lai Chia-Hsiung, Lee Kun-Fang, Lee Po-Hsien, Liang Chia-Hao, Lin Chien-Hsing, Lin Shih-Kai, Lu Hsun-Cheng, Lu Hui-Chan, Nien Rong-Chih, Pan Shen-Ping, Si Sang-Hung, Sung Ting-Yu, Tao Ying-To, Teng Wei-Liang, Wang Hua-Fong, Wang Hung-Hsiang, Wang Kuo-Pin, Wu Yu-Lun.
Thailand (1) - Oliver Downey.
UK (3) - Scott Higgins, Darren Appleton, David Bramhall.
USA (1) - Jim Burt.
Vietnam (8) - Do Hoang Quan, Do The Kien, Luu Minh Phuc, Nguyen Hoang Lam, Nguyen Hoang Minh Tai, Nguyen Phuong Thao, Quach Vi Nam, Vu Trong Khai
Yemen (1) - Moktar Al-Nasri.

Total - 169 players.

Chenman Replaces Frank at 2007 Philippines World pool Championship
Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines - Lee Chenman, the Hong Kong based pocket billiards player, has been granted a spot in the 128-man starting line-up of the forthcoming Philippines World pool Championship following the withdrawal of American player Troy Frank.
Chenman, 28, finished in fourth place in the APBU Category 8 qualifying event in Kuala Lumpur last month but due to the pressure for places, only the top three players were guaranteed spots on the day.
However, the agreement between Matchroom Sport and the APBU was that if further players withdrew from the tournament, then the fourth placed player would gain entry.
The 2007 Philippines World pool Championship takes place at the Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Manila from 3-11 November and features 128 players from 46 countries contesting a $400,000 prize fund.
Chenman, who spent most of his life in Leicester, England, emigrated to Hong Kong – where his parents are from - two years ago and has previously appeared in the World pool Championship in 2005 in Kaohsiung where he won through at the tough qualifying school.
He now takes his place in Group Ten where he faces Roman Hybler (Czech Republic) in his opening game.
Chenman was also a quarter-finalist at last year’s World Cup of pool in Newport, Wales.
2006 US Open Champion John Schmidt has also withdrawn from the event and his spot will go to Manila Qualifier 10. American player Shawn Putnam has also withdrawn due to medical reasons.

Nevel and Putnam Square Off at Viking Cues Southern Classic Open

billiard players Larry The Truth Nevel and Shawn Big Bubba Putnam will face off at the Viking Cues Southern Classic Open in the 1-Pocket Division in the finals of the winners bracket.

Nevel started his reign of terror with his first match defeating Tommy Wilson 3-0 in a match that took 11 minutes. He then slid by Nick Andrews 3-2 in a game that came down to a 1 ball nail biter. Nevel continued by coasting by Sylver Ochoa 3-1 and Benny Conway JR 3-1 to get to the finals of the winners bracket.

Putnam started by defeating Cliff Joyner 3-2 in what Putnam called The toughest match of his life . Putnam then continued by stating that after beating Cliff the rest of the event was going to be easy . Putnam rolled through his next three matches with ease defeating Jesse Middlebrooks 3-0, Louis Ulrich 3-1 and Kim Bennett 3-1. At Noon on Friday Putnam will face Larry Nevel to see who owns the Hot Seat in the event.

34 Players showed up to compete in the $5,000 added 1-Pocket division of the Viking Cues Southern Classic Open.
Notable players in attendance are: Earl Strickland, John Scmidt, Shawn Putnam, Cliff Joyner, Helena Thornfeldt, Monica Webb, Larry Nevel, Rafael Martinez, Steveie Moore, Wade Crane, Ignacio Chavez Louis Ulrich.

The final six players:
Winners Bracket: Shawn Putnam and Larry Nevel
1-Loss Side: Rafael Martinez -vs- Benny Conway Jr
and Sylver Ochoa -vs- Kim Bennett

Finishing in 9-12th position were: $200 each
John Schmidt, Ignacio Chavez, Lane Simons and Earl Strickland.

Finishing in 7/8th position were: $400 each
Louis Ulrich and Chris Bartram

Chavez Captures 8-ball at Viking Cues Southern Classic Open 2
Ignacio Nacho Chavez swept the 8-ball division at the Viking cue’s Southern Classic Open 2 currently being held at Mr Cues II billiards in Atlanta, GA until October 28th.

The finals match between Louis Ulrich and Ignacio Nacho Chavez was filled with intense play and dramatic shots by both players. The match score never showed more than a 1 game difference between the players and the score was tied 6-6, 7-7 and 8-8 in the race to 9 competition. At 8-8 Ulrich broke and made a solid then in the open table format choose to pocket a solid next. After the break the cue ball came to rest on top of the 11-ball on the rail at the racking end of the table.
Louis had a tough decision to make as he choose to shoot the 5 ball which was by the racking spot into the side pocket of of a stripe ball that was partially blocking the side pocket. After carefully studying the shot, Ulrich fired the 5 off the 11 in the side then continued to run the next 2 balls with ease. To the packed house of spectators it looked as if Ulrich was out from there but in the next shot Ulrich missed a very make-able straight in shot and Chavez easily ran out the rest of the stripes and the final 8-ball to win the event.

Path to finals = Chavez
9-5 over Jason Klatt, 9-0 over Norris Likens, 9-7 over Paul Song, 9-7 over Louis Ulrich, 9-8 over Stevie Moore, (Hot Seat Match) = 9-4 over Clint McCullough FINALS over Ulrich 9-8.

Path to finals = Ulrich
9-2 over Art Keck, 9-0 over Jerry Ray, 9-8 over John Schmidt, LOST 9-7 to Chavez. 1-Loss side = Ulrich over Johnny Archer 9-3, over Larry Nevel 9-5, over Chuck Dorsett 9-3, (Quarter Finals) over Stevie Moore 9-8 (Semi-Finals) over Clint McCullough 9-1. Lost to Chavez in the fibals 9-8

8-ball Results:

1st
Ignacio Chavez

2nd
Louis Ulrich

3rd
Clint McCullough

4th
Stevie Moore

5-6th
Chuck Dorsett

John Schmidt

7-8th
Chris Bartrum

Larry Nevel

9-12th
Helena Thornfeldt

Shawn Putnam

Wade Crane

Johnny Archer