2014 American 14.1 Straight Pool Championship

SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2014 DIAMOND BILLIARDS 13184 Midlothian Pike Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 794-8787

14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Annapolis, MD resident, Peter Burrows, is a pretty good player, but he makes jokes about his abilities when it comes to the caliber of the player’s he’ll be up against in the 10th annual 2014 American 14.1 Straight Pool Championship (previously the Maryland Open 14.1 Championship) being held at Diamond Billiards, Midlothian, VA, just west of Richmond, VA on Sept. 12-14.

Peter, who is the Tournament Chairman, said that most of the nation’s top players and manyWorld world Champion class professionals Mika Immonen will compete includ- ing two recent World 14.1 Champions: Darren Appleton (2014), and Thorstenis scheduledHohmann to play(2013, in the 2011, Maryland 2006). Straight The Pool field Championships is also expected POOLto include TOURNAMENT: Mika Immonen, Annapolis resident, Jeanette Peter Lee Burrows “The is Black a pretty Widow”, good player, Darren but he makesAppleton, jokes about Johnny his abilities Archer, when Huidji it comes See, to theCorey caliber Deuel of player’s & Charlie he’ll be Williams, up against in thealong 2012 Marylandwith top 14.1 pros Straight Mike Pool Davis, Championship Jason Klatt, that will Mike be held Dechaine, at Big Daddy’s, Karen Glen Burnie,Corr MD& Shaun on August Wilkie. 18-19. They will be joined by some of the world’s best 14.1 players, among them Bob Maidhof, Danny Barouty, and Virginia’s Peter,top who players, is the TournamentBob Chamberlain Director, said and that House most of Pros the region’s at Diamond top players Billiards, and many worldBrandon class professionals Shuff and will Danny complete, Mastermaker. including recently They crowned will be 2012 playing World along14.1 title holder,with Johntwo ‘Mr.dozen 400’ of Schmidt the nation’s along with finest World StraightChampions Pool Mika players Immonen, in Thorstena high Hohmann,powered Mike three Sigel day & Johnny tournament. Archer. Also playing will be top pros Corey Deuel, Mike Davis, Mike Dechaine & Shaun Wilkie. They will be joined by some of the world’s best 14.1 players, The among tournament them Steve follows Lipsky, the Dave World Daya, 14.1 Bob ChampionshipHunter, Bob Maidhof, which Danny was Barouty, held Boblast Chamberlain. month in TheyAstoria, will beNY playing and won along by with the twoinimitable dozen of Darren the nation’s Appleton finest whoStraight Poolwill players now intry a highand poweredreplicate two his day sterling tournament. recent play in NY! The 10th an- nual American 14.1 Straight Pool Championship is being held at a new Thisvenue year this the year, Maryland the Openbeautiful will Diamond be held two Billiards, weeks after13184 the Midlothian recent 2012 Pike, World ChampionshipMidlothian, which VA 23113 as noted which above wasis considered won by John oneSchmidt. of the The premier Maryland rooms Tournament in is beingVirginia. held Our at BIG thanks DADDY’S to Tom BILLIARDS, Dorsey 7954 and Baltimore-Annapolis his partners and Blvd., staff Glen for hosting Burnie,this year’sMD which tournament. is considered one of the premier rooms in this area. Our thanks to Richard & Cynthia Molineiro for hosting the Maryland Straight Pool Championship. BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS

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8 flights,5 8 playersin each ~ round robin matches~ 3 top play b. 1956, New York City b. 1956, New York City Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles,Winner Danny of has many played NY areain all 14.1 of titles, Danny has played in all of the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 the World recent Championships, Predator-Dragon and 14.1 World Championships, and A always makes a great showing. Currentlyalways makesone of athe great strongest showing. Currently one of the strongest 14.1 players in the world and few others14.1 players see patterns in the worldas well and as few others see patterns as well as Queens’s own Danny B. Twice DannyQueens’s was runner own Dannyup in the B. TwiceMD Danny was runner up in the MD Open finals; in 2009 losing a closeOpen match finals; to Bob in 2009Maidhof losing 150- a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- 140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan.140 And and best in 2006 of all, losing his pool to Ed is Hodan. And best of all, his pool is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a close match for his wonderfully whimsicala close match personality. for his wonderfully One of whimsical personality. One of the favorites for sure. the favorites for sure. 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

StevePeter Matthieu, Burrows, Haverhill, Annapolis, MA MD “Peter Pool” b. 1953,b. 1938, Derby, Chicago, CT IL Steve began playing at 10, fell in love with straight pool at 12, ran 50 Peterby age played 15 and as 100 a boy at with 18. WillieHe played Mosconi on the in ChicagoJoss Tour and in the later 70- in 80s2a college against exhibition the likes of with top theNE players,great Willie. Larry Following Johnson, Tomgraduation McG- onagle,from Nick the Vlahos.Univ of SteveColorado had awhere little troublehe was getting four time into winnerour 14.1 of since he was an alternate and had to wait until World Champion Johnthe Schmidt CU 14.1 dropped tournament out. So and now after Steve a decade can always of travel tell the and pool grandchildrenas far away that as Johnson he subbed City, for in John 1968 in Peter the American Pool hung Champion up his old- ships.Rambow Steve’s and high followed run is 159. his beautiful Sort of like bride, Lou GehrigPam, from subbing Chicago and you know the rest . . . . to Maryland. Times here along the shores of the Chesapeake have been good and today Peter is still active and Pres. of Severn Insurance Ltd. He was Director of the 2006 14.1 World Championship Tournament and originator and Director of DarrenMaryland Appleton, 14.1 Open Whitehall, for the pastPA “Dynamite” seven years. Peter played as an ‘honorary’ in the past six 2014World & 14.1 2012 Championships World 14.1 Champion; and the Sang 2012 Lee World Three 9 BallCushion title; Billiard Invitationals. A lover 2xof opera,U.S. 9 golfBall andChampion bridge, Peter is the father three daughters & grandfather of six. High run b. 1976, Pontefract, England 81 and still trying for that mystical 100! Dave Daya where are you? There is no other game Seems like yesterday that Darren arrived here in the US, and sincebut 14.1 then just his ask smiling him. face has become a regular on the cover of every industry magazine, and his name on the winner’s trophy of almost every tournament he enters. In Aug 2014 Darren added to his countless titles the 2014 World 14.1 Straight Pool Champion- ship.Bobby A prestigiousChamberlain, award Dale for City, sure, VA but “World only one Pro” of so many. Others includeb. 1969, back-to-back Arlington, VA U.S. Open 9 Ball titles; World 10 Ball Cham- pion;Bobby 2x is World one of 9 theBall top Champion, players in No. our 1 areaRanked and Playerthe 2010 in the VA Stateworld and14.1 countless Champion. appearances Until recently on hasthe spentEuropean most Mosconi of his years Cup insquad. the Darrenretail billiard has a 14.1equipment high run business. of 288, and2x 1st I believe in the heGreat is the Southern only playerBilliard to Championship; run 200 and out 2x from VA State the break 9 Ball in Champion. a world championship. Bob’s high Enoughrun of 311 titles? is the Well World not exactly Record as on Darren a Diamond just last Pro month table; won he has the biggest prize of his young life . . . corralling Ms. Angie! Best job of28 all, runs Darren, of over and 200. congratulations. Bob has run over And 100 thank balls you 300x! for fitting He played our tournamentin the Maryland into your& World busy Tournaments schedule in this in 2008our 10th & 2009. year Much and we to arethe indeed chagrin honored of many by young your appearance.ladies, Bob is Sponsor: still single, Predator. and the owner and founder of Captain Bob’s Crabs & Seafood. Favorite players are Nick Varner,see Efren page 16 Reyes & Wimpy Lassiter. Sponsor: by Espiritu Custom Cues, Justis Custom Cases, Nick Varner Cues & Cases, Hard Times Café, UK CORPORATION OF JAPAN, Racktight.com, Quick-clean billiard cleaner; Bob’s Crabs & Seafood.Johnny Archer, Acworth, GA “The Scorpion” 1999 US 9 Ball Champ; 2x World 9 Ball Champion; BCA Hall of Fame; 12x Member US Mosconi Cup b. 1968 Twin City, GA Johnny began playing pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today heMarty is recognized Ciccia, Yardville, around the NJ, world “Trenton as one Marty” of the game’s supreme players.b. 1946 ‘Thein Italy Scorpion’ has won more than 60 pro tournaments, notMarty to mention is a masonry Johnny contractor, won our 2011 married MD Tournamentand has three in hischildren. very first try! I played him; I know. I broke & left him ½ inch off the bottom“Trenton rail. Marty” He made has a been long veryone toughof the cut, top nudged players out in oneNJ forball, as andlong ran as 100 most and can out! remember Life on theand rail! has Among been a his loyal many participant top hon- in ors:our Winner MD Open US. forOPEN many 9 Ball years Title and in 1999;has played 7x Player in the of World the Year 14.1 andTournament. 1990s Player In twoof the consecutive Decade! 12x matches member he of ran the 204, prestigious with an USA MOSCONI CUP TEAM. Thank you Johnny for making our tournament85 and out for and the then 4th openedtime. Mr. the Archer next is match sponsored with by119 Universe after his Clothing,opponents CueStix break International shot. His single & Scorpion game high Cues. run is 125.see page 12 DIAMONDBIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS Mike Davis, Palm Harbor, FL “Iron Mike” Danny2nd Place Barouty, World Salinas, 14.1 StraightCA Pool Championship 2011 b.b. 1956, 1975 NewFayetteville, York City NC. Danny has recently moved to CaliforniaEddie from Abraham, his long time Philadelphia, Queens PA hauntsMike, wherea long he time was Maryland a regular player,winner nowof many resides NY area in the 14.1 Tampa titlesarea. in Inaddition the last to decadebeing the Mike consummate hasb. broadened Philadelphia League hisdirector game in from “Theone City.” of the Danny feared has players played on in allthe of EddiePro the ninerecent is aball longPredator-Dragon circuit time to Philadelphia also player and considered one World Tournament of 14.1. Danny remainsof the one top of players the strongest in the area and always a favorite in any 14.1include players the in great the country game of and 14.1 few as others evidenced see patterns by his runneras well up asfinish Danny in B. the Important 2011 World for us 14.1 is that Championship, Dannytournament has played thatdemolishing he in enters.virtually the allfield nine of of our the past world’s tournaments top players and beforereturns losing once more in the from finals to far away California. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD Open Thorsten Hohmann. He finals;has a high in 2009 run oflosing 239. a Mikeclose is matcha past to member Bob Maidhof of the 150-140 prestigious and USA MOSCONI CUP TEAMin 2006 and hislosing pool to creditsEd Hodan. are And endless; best of he all, plays his pool in a is tournament a close somewhere virtually everymatch weekend for his and wonderfully usually wins. whimsical Mike ispersonality. among a select Danny group thanks who for making a long journey and we truly appreciate your loyalty. is making his 7th consecutive appearance in the Maryland Open. In 2007 he finished 2nd to Mika Immonen. Mike thanks for your support and we appreciate your loyalty, Mike.

PeterDave Burrows,Daya, Mount Annapolis, Carmel, MD PA “Peter Johnny Pool” Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” b. 1938,1953 Dave Chicago, owns IL an Auto parts businessb. 1968 andTwin is City, a long GA time PA Asstraight a youth pool Peter player played and with has Willie won Mosconi countless in tournamentsChicago and later in the in a college exhibition with the great Willie.Johnny Following began playing gradua -pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today tionarea: from 1980 the PA Univ. 14.1 of title, Colorado 1987 NY where 9 Ballhe he isChamp, was recognized 3x 7xtime PA winneraround State 9of theBall world as one of the games supreme theChampion, CU 14.1 2008tournament Valley Forgeand after 8 Ball a decadeplayers. & Sr. title. of His travelIn thecredits and 2010 poolare World truly legendary and he has won more as14.1 far Championship away as Johnson Dave City, knocked in 1968 outPeter Thorsten Pool hung Hohmann. up his old He Rambow and followed his beautiful bride,than Pam, sixty from professional Chicago to tournaments, not to mention Johnny Maryland.was runner-up Times inalong MD the 2009 shores 14.1 of wontournament.the Chesapeake our 2011 High MD Bay run Tournamenthave 323! in his very first try! Among beenSponsor: good Tomand today Gallagher, Peter is Ashland still activehis Billiards: andmany Pres. top 240 of honors: SevernEast Center Winner Insur- US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x anceSt. Ashland, Ltd. He was PA 17921,Director (570)205-9639. of the 2006 14.1 World Championship Tournament and originator and DirectorPlayer of Maryland of the Year 14.1 and Open 1990s Player of the Decade! 12x member which now enters its 10th year as theof American the prestigious 14.1 Straight USA MOSCONI CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny Pool Championship. Peter played aswas an ‘honorary’ inducted in into many the past BCA Hall of Fame. Johnny has recently helped to organize the World 14.1 Championships Mikeand Sang Dechaine, Lee Three Waterville, Cushion BilliardME “Fireball” Invitationals. A lover of opera,b. 1987golf and Waterville,ABP, bridge, Assoc. Peter ME. of & Billiard his wife Professionals and is owner of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you Pam have three daughters &He six has grandchildren. recentlyJohnny for stormed Highmaking run into your81 and the 2nd top trip echelons to the Md. of Open the pool and we hope not the last. Johnny is still trying for that mystical 100! Theresponsored is no other by game CueStix but 14.1International & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. . .just ask him. Sponsors: Pam,world Becky, like a Kelly tornado, & Katie and . . has God brought Bless many top players to their them! knees. He played in the 2009 World 14.1 tournament and made a great showing against the world’s best players; the same year Mike won the World Summit of Pool in Las Vegas. In 2012, he was a member of the US Mosconi Cup team. Pretty impressive Bobbyand Mike’sChamberlain, career aheadDale City, looks VA “World to be brightPro” as a rising star. b. 1969, Dale City, VA Danny Barouty, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY BobbySponsor: is one Predator of the top and players Snookers in our b.Sportsarea 1956, and BilliardsNew was York the Bar 2010City & Grill, VAProvidence State 14.1 Champion.RI. Until recentlyWinner he has of spent many most NY areaof his 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of years in the retail billiard equipment business. 2x 1st in the Great Southern Billiard Championship; 2x VAthe State recent 9 Ball Predator-Dragon Champion. 14.1 World Championships, and Bill Dunsmore, Lutz, FL Bob’s high run of 311 is the World Recordalways on makes a Diamond a great Pro showing. Currently one of the strongest table; he has 28 runs of over 200. Bob14.1 has players run over in the 100 world balls and few others see patterns as well as b. 1941 Pittsfield, MA 300x! He played in many past Maryland 14.1 & World Tourna- At various times Bill heldments. the 14.1 Much championships to the chagrin of of New many York, youngQueens’s ladies, own Bob Danny is still B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD Massachusetts, New Hampshiresingle, and Mainethe owner and andthe Newfounder England of OpenCaptain finals; Bob’s in Crabs 2009 &losing Sea- a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- food. Favorite players are Nick Varner,140 Efren and Reyes in 2006 & Wimpy losing Lasto Ed- Hodan. And best of all, his pool is 14.1 and 9-ball championships.siter. Sponsors: He was inducted Espiritu Custominto the Cues,New Justis Custom Cases, England Pool and BilliardsNick Hall Varner of Fame Cues in &1996 Cases, and Hardduring Times thea close Café, match UK CORPORATION for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of 1980s was rated as no. 6 inOF the JAPAN, Straight Racktight.com, Pool rankings. Quick-clean This is Bill’sthe billiardfavorites cleaner, for sure. Captain Bob’s Crabs & Seafood. 3rd trip to Maryland for our tournament. Thanks, Bill. 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Kevin Clark, Pittston, PA b.Alan 1971, Duty, Scranton, Chantilly, PA VA KevinAlan is won married the 2011to lovely Maryland Carol, and 14.1 has Qualifier one daughter. and hasHe is been the a longregular time on proprietor the Planet of ProShotTour where Billiards, he finished Dickson in City, the PAtop (previ 16 Elite- ously Cosmos). He is one of the strongest straight pool players infor the each east of with the pastmany four regional years. tournament In 2008 Alan wins came under in 13thhis belt in the in everyTurning discipline Stone 9of Ball pool tournament. and a high run His over high 200. run is He 108. is a 3 time National 8 Ball Champion as well as a Delaware State 9 Ball Champion. Kevin fell in love with 14.1 over the last 3 years and twice participated in the 14.1 World Straight Pool Tournament where in both 2013 & 2014 he made solid showings to reach the final elimination rounds. Kevin has accomplished a personal goal Ralph Eckert, Mannheim,of Germany runs over 100 balls 13 consecutive days in a row and runs b. Germany of over 200 balls 3 times . Kevin looks forward to competing in more professional events ! This will be Kevin’s second visit to our Europe and Germany havetournament. long been Sponsor: known ProShot for their Billiards, 14.1 Dickson City, PA. prowess, and Ralph is one of the top straight pool players in Europe. Ralph has written six Pool & Billiard instruction books in both German & English, done tv commentary and is a sought after teacher. In 2010 he was 2nd in the Derby City 14.1 Challenge and this year he finished 3rd in the similar 14.1 at HopkinsKaren Corr, Expo. Feasterville, Ralph made PA, a fantastic BCA Hall run of inFame, the 2012 World 14.1 Championships,Women’s World 9going Ball titlea very impressive 5-0 in the preliminary roundb. 1972, robin Ballymoney, and then Northern knocking Ireland out Zion Zvi 200-125 and Johnny Archer 200-95 before finallyShortly succumbingafter winning in her the fourth semi-finals world snooker to eventual title in winner 1997, John Schmidt. This is Ralph’s first visitKaren to movedour MD to Open. the U.S. in 1998 and switched her game to 9- ball racing through one WPBA qualifier after another in pursuit of a Classic Tour card. After just six months Karen was ranked 24th Dr.in the Michael WPBA S.and Frank, rose toPh.D., No.4 Hanover, in 1999. MDKaren’s quick rise to the b.top 1948, and herBaltimore, consistent MD dominance on American soil has earned Michaelher selection has been to the on BCA the Hallfaculty of Fame & staff in at2012. our state Her titlesuniversity are for manystaggering years among and is the them past the Sr. 2007 Vice PresidentWomen’s &World Dean 9 of Ball Academic Cham- Programs,pionship. Along University the way of Karen, MD Graduate happily for School us, has of Managementbecome one of the strongest women 14.1 players in the world. This is her first and Technology. Michael is the father of two children and his trip to our tournament, and we thank you Karen, knowing what a oldesthectic schedule son recently you have. graduated from Georgetown Univ. Law School. Michael has been a lover of pool in all of its genres for his entire life, and a frequent player in local tournaments and in the Predator World 14.1 Championship. Sponsors: Jennifer, Darren & Aidan Frank!

Jeff Crawford, Parkesburg, PA b.Amit 1977, Kumar, Elkhart, Columbia, IN MD Jeffb. 1984, has recentlySilver Spring, moved MD to Parkesburg from Atlanta and is a regularAmit received on east an coast undergraduate pool tours. Hedegree spent from five McDaniel years in the College U. S. Marineand has Corp. a mastersand has an degree associate from degree Columbia in Aviation University, Electron both- ics.in social He works work. in his Now field a licensedfor Sikorsky psychotherapist, Helicopters. Jeff’s working high run at isSheppard 112 and Prattthis will with be ahis private 3rd trip practice to our 14.1in Columbia, tournament. MD. Also plays classic guitar and writes music. Smart guys CAN play pool! BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS

Mike Davis, Myrtle Beach, SC “Iron Mike”, 2nd Place World 14.1 b.Thorsten 1975 Fayetteville, Hohmann NC. , Jacksonville, FL “The Hitman” Mike2006 is & a 2011longtime World MD player14.1 Straight and after Pool stops Champion in Florida & Las Vegas andb. 1978 a recent Fulda, sabbatical Germany in SC has nowEddie returned Abraham, to the pool Philadelphia, circuit. PA Our2006 good Thorsten fortune, won as Mike both has the long World beenb. 14.1 Philadelphia one Title of the and feared the IPT players 8-Ball on the pro tour. In the last two decades Mike has broadened his Open, 1st prize $350,000! 2005 BCAEddie Open is a long9 Ball time Champion Philadelphia player and considered one game from one of the strongest Pro nineof theball players top players to also in include the area and always a favorite in any the& European great game Straight of 14.1 asPool evidenced Champion. by his 2004 runner won up finishthe German in the 2011National World 9 14.1Ball title. Championship In 2011 Thorsten demolishingtournament won a thefield that Predator of thehe enters.world’s World top14.1 players Title andbefore is considered losing in the by finals most to to Thorsten be the finestHohmann. 14.1 2014player Mike again had a great showing getting to the single elimination round.on the He planet has a today! high run I would of 239. surely Mike agree!is a past His member titles around of the the world are legendary, not toprestigious mention USA he isMOSCONI known asCUP the TEAM best and dressed his pool player credits on are the end pro- tour! Thorsten last played less;in the he Maryland plays in a Opentournament in 2008; somewhere his tour schedulevirtually every is jam weekend packed & hectic so it is an honor andthat usually Thorsten wins. is ableMike tois among play in a ourselect event. group Thankwho has you made Toasty! appearances in most of our tournaments over the past decade. In Sponsor: Lucasi Cues. 2007 he finished 2nd to Mika Immonen. Mike thanks for your sup- port and in this our 10th year. Johnny Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” b. 1968 Twin City, GA Mike Dechaine, Waterville, ME b.Bob 1980 Hunter, in Maine. Chicago, IL Johnny began playing pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today Mike1991 has World recently 14.1 stormedStraight into Pool the Champion tophe isechelons recognized of the around pool worldthe world as one of the games supreme likeb. 1953, a tornado Detroit, and MI has brought manyplayers. top players His creditsto their areknees. truly legendary and he has won more He has played in every recent World 14.1 Tournament and made Bob was born in Detroit and grew upthan in Grand sixty professionalRapids, MI home tournaments, not to mention Johnny a great showing against the world’s wonbest players. our 2011 In MD2012 Tournament he was in his very first try! Among aof member the late greatof the Harold US Mosconi Worst. Cup He quicklyteam. Inbecame the same a pool year playing he ran 125legend and and out today on a tight is still Diamond a champion tablehis as againstmany well astop ‘Levi” a honors:champion Molineiro Winner cue at US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x themaker. MD 14.1Bobby Open. Hunter Pretty is aimpressive legendaryPlayer and road ofMike’s playerthe Year career and and virtuallyahead 1990s Player of the Decade! 12x member looksevery totown be brightfrom Bangoras a rising to Bakersfield star. Certainlyof the can prestigious the relate little Bobby man USA withHunter MOSCONI the CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny big smile is a strong favorite this year. tales of old when the local’s best playerwas inductedwas cold-cocked into the by BCA the Hall of Fame. Johnny has recently helped to organize the Grand Rapids phenom. He ran overABP, 100 Assoc. balls ofbefore Billiard the Professionals age and is owner of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you of 18 and in 1991 Bob won the WorldJohnny 14.1 for Championship. making your 2nd Bob’s trip high to the run Md. is 225 Open at theand we hope not the last. Johnny is renowned Amsterdam Billiards in NYC.sponsored He is pastby CueStix board memberInternational of the &BCA Scorpion & also pastCues. See pg. 13. Pres. of MPBA Players Assn.,Alan and Duty, Captain Chantilly, of the VA US Mosconi Cup team for two years. We are indeed fortunate to haveAlan a wongreat the Champion 2011 Maryland and a genuine 14.1 Qualifier nice gentleman and has inbeen our midst.a regular on the Planet Tour where he finished in the top 16 Elite Thanks, Bobby. Sponsor: forHunter each Customof the past Cues, four Chicago, years. InIL. 2008 Alan came in 13th in the Turning Stone 9 Ball tournament. His high run is 126. Danny Barouty, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY b. 1956, New York City Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 World Championships, and Mika Immonen, New York City, NY “The Ice Man” always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest Holden Chin, Flushing, NY b. 1972 of Finnish descent was born in Paddington, England. 1963, New York City 14.1 players in the world and few others see patterns as well as After nearly two decades as ownerMika & proprietor needs ofno the introduction popular room Raxx, and 510 is known around the globe as Queens’s own Danny B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD Hempstead Pike, West Hempstead,one NY, of we the have finest finally beenplayers able to enticeever play this beautiful game, not Holden to come down and test his 14.1 skills against some of the big dogs! Open finals; in 2009 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- When you run a business and a busyonly pool in room our it generation is never easy to but get foraway, all just time. A paragon of every 140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is ask Bob Maidhof and Kevin Clark.game, As my anddad told a true me half ambassador a century ago, of be pool wary around the world. Mika when wagering against a guy who owns a pool room. Why I have avoided Boba &close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of Kevin like the plague . . . so I am surehas toplayed drawn Holdenin our thisMaryland year out tournamentof the blind twice in the past and we hat! Holden has a high run of 179, twice mine, so yes, he is to be avoided certhe- favorites for sure. tainly by me. Holden, thanks for makingwelcome the triphim to back.Richmond. Hope you return. 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Group 5 Group 4 Group 2 Group 5 Group 5 Group 6 Group 5 10 B vs. C D vs. E Bob Maidhof,B vs. E DrexelA vs. Hill, D PA “DrexelineB vs. D Bob”A vs. E A vs. B b. Bronx, NY Group 6 Group 3 Group 3 Group 8 Group 4 Group 7 Group 6 11 Bob is married and longtime owner of Drexeline Billiards in B vs. C D vs. E B vs. E B vs. E B vs. D A vs. E A vs. B Drexel Hill, PA. Bob is a many time winner of numerous PA and East coast tournaments and one of the strongest 14.1 players in Group 7 Group 2 Group 4 Group 7 Group 3 Group 8 Group 7 12 the country. Each of the past few years he’s made a great run in B vs. C D vs. E the WorldB vs. Tournament E B vs. and E in 2008B vs. won D the MDA vs. E Open soA vs. Bob B is once again one of the lead horses to beat. In 2009 Bob had his Group 8 Group 1 Group 5 Group 6 Group 2 Group 1 Group 8 13 * life time high run of 316 and has run over 200 a dozen times. Bob ownsB & vs. operates C aD vs.beautiful E room,B vs. E and whenB vs. you E are aroundB vs. D Philly B a vs. visit D to DrexelineA vs. B is a must. Sponsor: Drexeline Billiard Club, Drexel Hill, PA. TV * Table BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS Richard Molineiro, Pasadena, MD “Levi” Dr.b. Michael 1965, Pasadena, S. Frank, MD Ph.D., Hanover, MD b.Owner 1948, andBaltimore, proprietor MD of Big Daddy’s, and long one of the area’s Michaeltop players has been and onsponsor the faculty of pool & staff inEddie all at its our Abraham,fashions. state university OurPhiladelphia, thanks for PA many years and is the past Sr. Vice President & Dean of Academic to Rick and Cindy for their undyingb. devotion Philadelphia to pool and to our Programs, University of MD Graduate EddieSchool is of a Management long time Philadelphia player and considered one andcommunity Technology. and Michael for all ofis thetheir father splendid of two efforts children and and months his of of the top players in the area and always a favorite in any oldesthard sonwork recently to make graduated this happen. from GeorgetownIt may look easyUniv. ~Law but School. it isn’t. MichaelPlaudits has to beenRick &a Cindy!lover of “Here, pool in here!” alltournament of its genres that for hehis enters.entire life and a frequent player in local tournaments and in the Dragon Promotions World 14.1 Championship. He has been a long and loyal supporter of the Maryland 14.1 Open and a valued member Don Polo, Bridgeton, NJof our tournament committee. Sponsors: Jennifer, Darren & b. 1953, NJ Aidan Frank. Don is employed with the NJ Co. Hwy. Dept. and is married with two children. He has been a regular at our Maryland Tournament and has been one of the NJ and Philadelphia areas strongest playersDarren C.for Frank, three decades.Charleston, High SC RunJohnny 125. Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” b. 1983, Baltimore, MD b. 1968 Twin City, GA Darren is the son of Dr. Michael Frank,Johnny and abegan lawyer playing in SC,. pool He at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today has his Masters in Finance and graduatedhe is recognized from Georgetown around theUniv. world as one of the games supreme Law School . . better still he is remainsplayers. single! His Ah credits those arelucky truly legendary and he has won more ladies! Given his parentage as you can guess in between his Chris Rileythan sixty professional tournaments, not to mention Johnny studies he has been playing pool since a youthful age. Darren b. 1950 Wilmington,won our 2011 DE MD Tournament in his very first try! Among has practiced with inimitableChris champions has recently Mike retiredSigel and after Thorsten being a lifelong billiard room Hohmann. Welcome back once againhis to many our tournament, top honors: Darren.Winner US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x proprietorPlayer and owner of the ofYear Riley’s and –1990s Concord Player Billiards, of the Wilmington,Decade! 12x member DE. This ofis histhe 2ndprestigious visit to ourUSA MD MOSCONI 14.1 tournament. CUP TEAM. His In high2009 Johnny run is 97 was. . . . inducted almost the into magic the BCAnumber! Hall of Thanks Fame. for Johnny playing, has recently helped to organize the Chis and ABP,thanks Assoc. to you of andBilliard John Professionals Riley for your and help is withowner tour of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you tournament.Johnny for making your 2nd trip to the Md. Open and we hope not the last. Johnny is Thorsten sponsoredHohmann, byJacksonville, CueStix International FL “The Hitman” & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. 3x World 14.1 Champion John Schmidt, Hesperia,b. California 1978 Fulda, ‘Mr. Germany 400” 2012 World 14.1 StraightWe Pool are Championhighly honored to once again have Thorsten as a pre- b. 1973 San Diego, CA mier participant at our American 14.1 Championship. There are few who could deny that he is the finest 14.1 player, if not John “Mr. 400” Schmidt grew up playing golf and, upon the best all-around player, in the worldDanny as Barouty,witnessed Hollis by his Hills, Queens, NY discovering his love for pool, dreamed that one day it would be recent 2013 win at the World 14.1b. Championship, 1956, New York for City the 3rd as big as golf. Mr. 400 got his nickname after his impressive time I would note. Congratulations Winnerto Mr. Thorsten. of many NY In 2006area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of high run of 400+ balls in a practice session. John won the Sands Thorsten won both the World 14.1 theTitle recentand the Predator-Dragon IPT 8-Ball 14.1 World Championships, and Regency Open in Reno beatingOpen, 1stout prizea 200 $350,000! player field, 2005 and BCAwon Open 9 Ball Cham- always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest the Legends of Straight Poolpion and& European One Pocket. Straight He represented Pool Champion. 2004 he won the 14.1 players in the world and few others see patterns as well as the USA at the 2005 WorldGerman Pool Championships National 9-Ball in Taiwan.title. His 2011 titles was around John’s the first world visit are to our Queens’s own Danny B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD MD Open and he finishedlegendary, an impressive not to2nd. mention Last year he iswas known John’s as first the trip best to dressedour Maryland player on the pro tour! Thorsten hasOpen played finals; in our in past2009 losingtour- a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- tournament and he Rfinished 2nd losing in the final match to Johnny Archer. And just two 140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is short weeks ago ‘Mr. 400’naments won the2012 half a World dozen 14.1 times Championship and realizing besting that his the tour legendary sched- a close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of great, Efren Reyes. “Here,ule here!” is jam Congratulation packed and hecticto you, it John, is a great a great honor champion. that Thorsten As I told is again lending us his support. Thankthe favoritesyou Toasty! for sure. Sponsor: Schmitty, if we hadn’t signedQpod our & Lucasicontract Cues. early, surely we could not have afforded him! Thanks for playing in Maryland. See pg. 13. 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

MikaBrandon Immonen, Shuff, New Richmond, York City, VANY “The Ice Man”, BCA Hall, U.S.Brandon Open 9 has Ball long title, been 2009 one World of the 10-Ball ‘young Champion guns’ on the east b. 1972 of Finnish descent was born in Paddington, England. Electedcoast Pro this circuit, year to displayingthe BCA Hall his of skill Fame, in allMika the needs disciplines, no introduc 9 Ball,- tion,One and pocket, is known and inaround 14.1 here the globe in our as Maryland one of the tournament finest players where tohe ever has play made this a beautiful strong showing. game not Lastonly year’sin our generation,fantastic comeback but for all time. A legendary player of every game, and a true ambassa- dorwin of vs. pool legend around José the Parica world. willMika long has beplayed remembered in our tournament by all who frequentlywitnessed in the the stout past andheart we of welcome this great him player. back. Immonen, born in London, but raised in Finland, was the European 9-Ball Tour’s No. 1 player at 20. Four years after capturing his first major international title — the 1996 Peace Cup in Taiwan — Mika settled in New York City. A year later, he won the World Pool Championship in Cardiff, Mike Sigel, Frederick, MDWales, “Captain topping Hook” a star-studded 128-player international field and grabbing what was then pool’s richest top prize — $65,000. The b. 1952, Rochester, NY in‘Ice the Man’ BCA Hallwas ofa dominant Fame. player throughout the 2000s, winning Mike is one of the real legends10 pro titles of this in thegreat U.S., game including we all back-to-back love. U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship crowns (2008, 2009). He added his second world He has been voted the greatesttitle when living he wonplayer the of 2009 the 20th World century 10-Ball Championship. Billiards and at 35 was the youngestDigest player named ever Immonen inducted ‘Player into ofthe the Hall Decade’ in 2010. Mika has of Fame. He began to playadded pool a athandful 13 and of turnedmajor titles pro atsince 20. 2010,He including the World Cup of Pool doubles crown in 2012. He has also played as a mem- has won over 100 tournamentsber of Team including EUROPE 6 inUS the Opens Mosconi and Cup 10 14 times, and was MVP in World Championships. Considered by most experts to be one 2008. Sponsor Mezz Cues. see page 21 of the top three who have ever played, in the company of Ralph Greenleaf and the great Willie Mosconi, and certainly the greatest player of the last quarter century. Mike has a high run of 339 and has run 200 Bobballs Jewett, over 200 San times! Jose, CAAmazing. We are honored, Mike, and say thanks for making your b. 1952, Calif Bob2nd Jewettappearance has been at our playing Maryland pool, billiardstournament. and snookerSponsor: since Gary Allen & Champions Billiards 1964.Sports Café,He won 5205 the Buckeystown National Collegiate Pike, Frederick, Championship MD. (301)(ACU-I, 846-0089. 14.1 See pg. 15. pool) in 1975, and has played in several national and internation- al tournaments. He started teaching informally in the 1960s and has been conducting organized classes since 1980. He became a BCA/PBIA Certified InstructorJeremy in Sossei,1993, and “The is presentlyGiant Killer” an Advanced Instructor. He co-authored (with Joseph Mejia) the BCA Instructors Manual. Bob hasb. 1980,been writingBethlehem, for Billiards CT. Digest since 1991, with an emphasis onAnother some of great the more young technical NE raised aspects player, Jeremy began to play of cue sports. He also writesseriously basic instructional ten years agoarticles and for has sever become- known around the al other billiard magazines.circuit Bob is as a onepast of Secretary the pro toursand President top young players. This past April of the USBA (US Billiards Association, for three-cushion billiards), and is presently the TreasurerJeremy of the defeated US Snooker Dennis Association. Hatch in the He Sandcastle Billiards 10 Ball was the chief editor of the challengecurrent version . . . so ofnow the time World to playStandard a real- man’s game, Jeremy, and ized Rules. His billiard librarywe haswelcome over 2000 you to volumes. your first This 14.1 marks tournament here in Maryland. Bob’s 1st visit to our tournament, and he is also a major financial supporter of the American Best14.1. of Thank luck! you Bob.

Amit Kumar, Columbia, Maryland Nate Sulinski b. 1984, Silver Spring, MD Nate is one of the majorAmit supporters received of his our BS tournament, from McDaniel and College a and his MA from long time league player atColumbia Big Daddy’s. University An avid in social student work. of 14.1, Mr. Ivy League. Amit is a psy- Nate’s game has improvedchotherapist significantly. and hasThanks his ownfor practiceall of your in addition to working with help and support Nate . . Kaiser. we could Permanente. not do this Along without with being you! a top notch 14.1 enthusiast, Amit plays classical guitar and writes music. BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS

Andy Lincoln, Columbia, MD “Blue Devil” b. 1965, Syracuse, NY Jerry Tarantola, New York City, NY Andy is a graduate of Dukeb. Univ.1975. & Italy a Software engineer. He married his beautiful bride in 2006 and they have a 6 yr. old Jerry has become of face of promotionEddie for Abraham, his NY area Philadelphia, pool and PA daughter. Andy is a longtime regular player & official with the entertainment business, NEW YORK b.GRIND Philadelphia which covers the NYC Planet Nine Ball Tour and one of the keenest minds for pool Eddie is a long time Philadelphia player and considered one that you will ever encounter.area Though arts, entertainment, once a nine ball pool impresario and billiards scene. In addition of the top players in the area and always a favorite in any his devotion to 14.1 waxesJerry considerably. is an accomplished Andy recently player had himself, a and has made multiple new High Run of 112 . . . appearancesI am sure that in 150 the is World just around 14.1 Straightthetournament Pool that Championship. he enters. corner for him . . . sadly noThis longer is Jerry’s for me! first Andy trip isto a memberMaryland forof our 14.1 Open. our tournament planning committee and is always helpful and a highly valued sounding board. Thanks, Andy.

Shaun Wilkie, Havre de Grace, MD “Get Some” b. 1981. Havre de Grace, MDBob Madenjian, DVM, Brooklyn, CT Currently the top player inb. Maryland,1958 in JohnnyNew smart Jersey moneyArcher, says Acworth, that the GA, “The Scorpion” Bob is married with two young sons and has a Veterinary little guy with the ball cap can takeb. it 1968 all, so Twin be City,prepared GA to sit practice inJohnny Brooklyn, began CT. playing Bob is pool one at of 12 New and England’sturned pro in 1986. Today for a while when you playstrongest Shaun. A fearlessplayers shotand makerwas his and college one champion. In 2008 of the strongest young players in Maryland.he is recognized Shaun has around won the the world as one of the games supreme he won theplayers. CT State His 14.1 credits title are and truly in legendary2009 was and 13th he in has won more hearts and minds of all whothe have World watched 14.1 Championship, his great competitive Bob has run out 150 balls than sixty professional tournaments, not to mention Johnny spirit, and I will long remembermany times his great and 2007 this matchwill be with his thehis third visit to our legendary Mika Immonentournament. and his matchwon Three ourin the 2011 Ruff, finals MD Ruff, of Tournament our Ruffs MD for Dr. in hisBob! very first try! Among 2010 tournament with Danny Harriman.his many Shaun top recentlyhonors: Winnerhad a US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x new high run of 145. He placed inPlayer the final of the 32 Year players and 1990sin the Player 2008 ofWorld the Decade!Tournament 12x member and took 2nd place in the Valley Forgeof the 2008prestigious 9 Ball USAevent. MOSCONI In the CUPrecent TEAM. 2012 InWorld 2009 Johnny 14.1 Championships Shaun made itwas to the inducted final round into theof 16 BCA before Hall losing of Fame. a close Johnny fought has recently helped to organize the match to 2009 World Champion StephanABP, Assoc. Cohen. of Shaun Billiard and Professionals his lovely lady, and Megan is owner Fort, of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you have both been a supreme help andJohnny inspiration for making to our your tournament. 2nd trip to Sponsor: the Md. OpenShaun’s and we hope not the last. Johnny is grandparents, John & Janet Wilkiesponsored and Lucasi by Hybrid. CueStix International & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13.

Danny Barouty, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY Michael Yednak, Brooklyn, NY b. 1956, New York City b. 1976 in Arizona. Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of Michael is one of the top young playersthe recent in the Predator-DragonNY area and has 14.1 World Championships, and played in our 14.1 Open in the past.always He is makes currently a great a manager showing. Currently one of the strongest at Amsterdam Billiards in NYC and14.1 one players of the incity’s the worldstrongest and few others see patterns as well as 14.1 players, with a high run of 111.Queens’s Welcome own back Danny to Maryland, B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD Michael. Open finals; in 2009 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- 140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is a close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of the favorites for sure. 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Zion Zvi, Bronx, NY Bob Maidhof, Drexel Hill, PA “Drexeline Bob” b. 1978 in Tel Aviv, Israel2008 MD 14.1 Open Champion b. Bronx, NY Zion was 2nd in 2005 MDBob 14.1 grew Open up with in Florida a sterling where win heover lived Ryan for 30 years before McCreesh. Since then hemigrating has played north in all with of our his tournamentswife Susan ‘his as life support’ In 1989 well as the Predator Worldthey 14.1 opened Championships the “Drexeline and Billiard virtually Club” all Drexel Hill, PA, hosting NY area 9 ball events. Zionleagues, finishes tournaments near the &top “action” of the andleader Bob has never looked back, saying he has ‘no regrets’. “Drexeline Billiard Club” is located on board in almost every eventthe andS.W. is outskirts always a of threat Philadelphia to carry offand 1steasy access to NYC, Wilm- prize! This may be the year.ington High & RunBaltimore. 190. Thanks Known for locally coming as to“Florida Bob” Maryland, Zion, and we misshe has beautiful won too Ms. many Borana! tourneys to mention including the 2008 Maryland 14.1 and has long been one of the best 14.1 players in the country. In 2009 Bob had his life time high run of 316 and has run over 200 a dozen times. Sponsor: Drexeline Billiard Club, Drexel Hill, PA

Corey Deuel, Newport Richey, FL “Cash Money” Danny Mastermaker, Richmond,b. 1977, VA Santa Barbara, CA b. 1988, Richmond,VirginiaCorey, born in Calif., shortly settled in W. Jefferson, OH and Another strong young Virginiaquickly player, became Danny won a young this year’s and highlyVA 9 accomplished player of Ball tournament and also theall VAgames 8 Ball with Bar great Table successtitle, not in to the men top- national tournaments. tion he was 5th in the Ginky Memorial. The Master Man has also made strong showings in recentIn 2001 World he won14.1 theand U.S. U.S. Open 9 Ball, 9 finishBall Championship- and as the ing in the top 32 of each. Hisdecade high rundrew is to86. a close,This will Corey be Danny’s was one of the highest rated half 1st trip to our tournament. dozen Welcome, players Danny. in the Our world. host room He has is his played in the Mosconi Cup Sponsor: Diamond Billiards,numerous Midlothian, times VA. and we welcome Corey to the Maryland 14.1 tournament for the first time.

Sean Morgan, New York City, NY “Alaska” b. 1975, Unalakleet, Alaska “Alaska” is proud to tell you he’s American Indian, Alaska native and half Italian-American. Sean took up pool when he was 16 and was twice Alaska State 9 Ball Champion. He moved to the “Big Apple” in 2000 and has become one of the most promi- nent names in pro pool in New York and one of the new young guns on the east coast tour circuit. As a dedicated student of the game, Morgan left his home state of Alaska to continue his pursuit of mastering the table. He has been highly success- ful as evidenced by his numerous regional titles in addition to competing nationally at high profile spots such as the Derby City Classic and the U.S. Bar Table Championship. Sean also teaches lessons and is director of the Amsterdam Billiards Team 8-Ball League. Among his accomplishments, ‘Alaska’ is a 2003 NYC Mayor’s Cup 9-Ball Champion, 4x NYC Super Tourna- ment 9-Ball Champion, and has won titles on The Mezz Tour, Tri-State Tour, and the Predator Pro/Am Tour. Now ‘Alaska’ has added straight pool to his repertoire and competed in the last 3 Dragon Promotions World Tournament of 14.1. Sean looks for- ward to his first-ever American Straight Pool Championship. We are equally excited to have our first player ever who was born in Alaska playing in our 10th tournament! BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS

Johnny Archer “The Scorpion” Johnny Archer began playing pool at 12 and turned pro in Eddie Abraham, Philadelphia, PA b. Philadelphia 1986. He is the owner of a beau- Eddie is a long time Philadelphia player and considered one E tiful 40 table room, Marietta Bil- of the top players in the area and always a favorite in any liard Club, 1355 Roswell Road, Hanover, MD Elkridge, MD Odenton, MD Columbia, MD Annapolis, MD

tournamentCHRIS RILEY that he enters. AMIT KUMAR Wilmington, DE NATE SULINSKI ANDY LINCOLN New York City, NY MICHAEL FRANK

Marietta, GAPETER BURROWS 770-579-3388. He married his wife Melanie in JERRY TATANTOLA 2002 and they have two small children. His credits are truly legendary as noted on Pg. 5. In 2009 Johnny was inducted into the BCA HallD of Fame and right- fully joined the elite giants Johnnyof the Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” sport that we all love. b. 1968 Twin City, GA Johnny has recently helpedJohnny to organize began playing the ABP, pool Asat 12- and turned pro in 1986. Today sociation of Billiard Professionals,he is recognized whose around focus the world is as one of the games supreme to improve the standards forplayers. pro players. His credits 2011 are truly was legendary and he has won more Johnny’s first visit to our tournament,than sixty professional and he showed tournaments, not to mention Johnny his stripes for sure, besting wonJohn our Schmidt 2011 MD in the Tournament finals in his very first try! Among 150-74. ThisC year marks Mr.his many Archer’s top honors: 4th straight Winner US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x visit to us and it is indeedPlayer an of thehonor Year andto have1990s Playera of the Decade! 12x member fine gentleman here on ofour the prestigiousdoorstep. USA Johnny MOSCONI is CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny sponsored by CueStixInternationalwas inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame. Johnny has recently helped to organize the & Scorpion Cues. ABP, Assoc. of Billiard Professionals and is owner of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you

Saturday, August 18, 2012 Johnny for making your 2nd trip to the Md. Open and we hope not the last. Johnny is sponsored by CueStix International & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. Round Robin ~ All Matches to 100 points B

Danny Barouty, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY 2012 Maryland Open 14.1 Straight Pool Championship b. 1956, New York City Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 World Championships, and always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest 14.1 players in the world and few others see patterns as well as A

7 flights, 5 players in each ~ top three from each flight advance to Sunday, plus 3 top 4th place players Queens’s own Danny B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD Open finals; in 2009 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- 140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is a close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of the favorites for sure. I II V III IV VI VII 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP Johnny Archer “The Scorpion” ~ John Schmidt “Mr. 400”

Johnny Archer began playing pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. He is the owner of a beautiful new 40 table room, Marietta Billiard Club, 1355 Rosswell Road, Marietta, GA 770-579-3388. He married his wife Melanie in 2002 and they have two small children. Today he is recognized around the world as one of the games few paragons. His credits are truly legendary and he has won more than sixty professional tournaments. Among his top honors: 4x World 9 Ball Champion including back-to-back titles in 1993 & 1994; Winner US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999;

World Championship 1st Place 1997; 7x Player of the Year and® 1990s Player of the Decade! 12x member of the prestigious USA MOSCONI CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny was inducted into

w w w . simoniscloth.com w w w . a r a m i t h . c o m the BCA Hall of Fame and rightfully joined the elite giants800.SIMONIS of the sport that we all love.8 8 8 . A R A M IJohnny T H has recently helped to organize the ABP, Association of Billiard Professionals, whose focus is to improve the standards for pro players. Last year was Johnny’s first visit to our Maryland Open, and he showed his stripes for sure, besting John Schmidt in the finals 150-74. Johnny is sponsored by CueStix International & Scorpion Cues. John Schmidt is equally impressive, and we welcome him back to Maryland for the 2nd Straight year. How can you run 400 + balls anyway? I mean really! And believe it or not, John is an equally talented low handicap golfer. Some guys get all the gifts! I can barely do either! John “Mr. 400” Schmidt is originally from San Diego moved to Milton, FL, and then a couple of year ago to Wheeling WV where he opened Schmidts Billiards & More. He recently sold his room to return to his home state of California. John was selected to represent the USA at the 2005 World Pool Championships in Taiwan. He then went on to finish in the quarter finals at the Korea International Championships where he held the tournament record of eight racks of 9-Ball run in a row in nineteen minutes. Last year in our MD Tournament I scared John, running 20 off his opening break, so he became serious . . . thought to himself “I’d better not fool around with this guy . . .” and proceeded to run 100 and out! Thanks, John! And guess what? Following up on my lessons on how to execute the perfect break shot (a dozen times in succession) John has just won the 2012 World 14.1 Straight Pool title! Thanks to my lessons? Well you know . . . I have to take some credit here! As I said, if we hadn’t contracted early with ‘Mr. 400’ we surely could not afford him! But you know great players just like to play! And how nice that is. Thank you John, and ‘congratulations’ once again from Peter B. and your fans everywhere! You are a most supreme addition to our Maryland tournament and it is indeed an honor to have you here once again. We all thank you. BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS 2012 Maryland Open 14.1 Straight Pool Championship Dominic Noe, Abingdon, MD Bigb. Daddy’s1977, Baltimore, Billiards, Glen MD Burnie, Maryland Saturday, Aug. 18,Another 2012 ~ young ROUND ActionPool ROBIN PAIRINGS tour player & EddieTABLEwhose Abraham, ASSIGNMENTSgame is improving Philadelphia, PA Diamond Pro byTables leaps 1- and 4, 7 bounds & 20; Brunswick thanks in Gold part Crownofb. Dominic’s Philadelphia IIIs 5, keen12-18 interest in 14.1. He had a great run in the 2010Eddie MD is 14.1. a long Dominic time Philadelphiais player and considered one recently married to lovely Christina, andof theof course top players his new in bride the area and always a favorite in any says he can play all the 14.1 he wants! My kinda’ wife! Domi- Table Round #1 Round #2 Round #3 Roundtournament #4 thatRound he enters. #5 nic went to Arch. Bishop Curley H.S., in Baltimore and works for 11:00 1:00 3:00 5:00 7:00 D - Bye Otterbein’sC - Bye Bakery in Athe - Bye city. He beganB - Byeplaying pool 15E - yearsBye ago and presently plays out of Kelly’s Cue Club in Baltimore. This Group I Group VII Group VI Group V Group IV 1 will be his 3rd visit to our Tournament. B vs. E A vs. E B vs. C A vs. D C vs. D

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Group III Group II Group I Group VII Group VI 3 Johnny Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” Don Polo, Bridgeton,B vs. E NJ A vs. Eb. 1968 TwinB vs. City, C GA A vs. D C vs. D b. 1953, NJ Johnny began playing pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today Don is marriedGroup with IV two grownGroup children III and retiredGroup in II 2000 fromGroup I Group VII 4 his lifelong employmentB vs. E with theA vs. NJ E heCo. is Hwy. recognized Dept.B vs. toC around pursue the hisA worldvs. D as one ofC the vs. Dgames supreme dreams, lots of straight pool and beachplayers. sunshine! His credits Wish I arecould truly do legendary and he has won more the same, Don!Group He Vhas been Groupa regular IV at our GroupMaryland III TournaGroup- II Group I 5 than sixty professional tournaments, not to mention Johnny ment and has Bbeen vs. E one of NJ andA vs. Philadelphia’s Ewon our 2011B vs. strongest C MD Tournament playA- vs. D in his veryC vs. first D try! Among ers for three decades. High Run 184. his many top honors: Winner US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x Sponsor: Ms.Group Olga VI& the kids!Group V Group IV Group III Group II 7 B vs. E A vs. EPlayer of theB vs. Year C and 1990sA vs. Player D of the Decade!C vs. D 12x member of the prestigious USA MOSCONI CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny Group VII Group VIwas inductedGroup into V the BCAGroup Hall IV of Fame.Group Johnny III has recently helped to organize the 20 B vs. E A vs. EABP, Assoc.B vs. of CBilliard ProfessionalsA vs. D andC is vs. owner D of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you Johnny for making your 2nd trip to the Md. Open and we hope not the last. Johnny is Group I Group VII Group VI Group V Group IV 12 sponsored by CueStix International & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. A vs. C B vs. D D vs. E C vs. E A vs. B

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Group III Group II Group I Group VII Group VI 14 A vs. C B vs. D D vs. E DannyC vs. E Barouty, AHollis vs. B Hills, Queens, NY b. 1956, New York City Group IV Group III Group II Group I Group VII 15 Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of A vs. C B vs. D D vs. E theC vs. recent E Predator-DragonA vs. B 14.1 World Championships, and always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest Group V Group IV Group III Group II Group I 16 A vs. C B vs. D D vs. E 14.1C vs. players E in theA vs.world B and few others see patterns as well as Queens’s own Danny B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD Group VI Group V Group IV Group III Group II 17 Open finals; in 2009 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- A vs. C B vs. D D vs. E 140C vs. and E in 2006 losingA vs. B to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is a close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of Group VII Group VI Group V Group IV Group III 18 the favorites for sure. A vs. C B vs.Finalists D D vs.2012 E C vs. E A vs. B 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Huidji See, ‘Hooch’Mike SigelVelp, Netherlands 2011 World Ten Ball Champion b. 1981 Arnhem, Netherlands in 1981 At the time of his birth Huidji’s Chinese parents were living in Arn- hem where he grew up. He played in his first world championship in the Philippines in 2004 and over the past decade Huidji has finished very strong in dozens of international tournaments. In 2011 Huidji won the World 10 Ball Championship in Manila. And the same year he was 5th in the prestigious U.S. Open Nine Ball. 2nd place in the World 14.1 in 2007, and 3rd place in 2010, to name just a few of his many honors. At the age of 18, Hooch was invited to join the Dutch national team and he turned pro in 2007. For a time he was ranked by WPA No. 2 in the world and has a current World ranking of #27. This will be Huidji’s 2nd journey across the Atlantic to our tournament and we welcome one of Europe’s great modern day players, and a true gentleman!

Melvin White, Forestville, MD b. 1950 Tallahassee, AL Mel has a teenage son and is the owner of a local plumbing contracting firm. He has been a long time player in various local leagues and one of our tournament sponsors. We welcome Mel back to his 4th visit to our tournament.Mike Sigel Sponsor: “Captain AAA Hook”Drain & Video, www.drainandvideo.comBorn: 1952, Rochester, New York Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Mike is the greatest legend of pool in the post-Mosconi era. The same year that I moved to Maryland to start my marriage and family . . . and retire from pool (?) 1970 . . . Mike turned pro at the Johnson City IL All Around Tournament under the auspices of famous greatsBrandon Joe Shuff,“The Meatman” Richmond, Balsis, VA Luther “Wimpy” Lassiter, Steve Mizerak and Irving “The Deacon”b. 1983, Crane, Richmond, who was VA his mentor in those early days. I myself had gone down to JohnsonBrandon City from has Chicago long been in onethe mid-sixtiesof the ‘young to guns’ watch on . . the. and east reading the Tribune papers a few coastyears Prolater circuit, I couldn’t displaying help buthis skillthink in . all. . the who disciplines, is this young 9 Ball, kid? One pocket, and in past 14.1 tournaments where he has made a Now I know! And it didn’tstrong take long, showing. Mike winningIn 2012 histhe fantasticfirst of hiscomeback three U.S. win Open vs. legendNine Ball titles in 1976. Mike is currentlyJosé Parica House will Professional long be remembered and director by of all business who witnessed development the Gary Allen’s Champion Billiardsstout heartSports of Café, this greatFrederick, player. MD. Along Today with still being youthful a House in his Pro fifties and playing at near the topat of this his year’s once invincibleclassy venue, game, Diamond Mike last Billiards, played Midlothian,in our tournament VA., Brandon for the 2nd time is on the selection list for the presti- in 2010 and so we are delightedgious 2014 that U.S. Mike Mosconi Sigel, a Cup great team. champion, His high is runreturning is 116. this Ah, year to play. don’t I wish . . . lessons for old Peter B. Brandon? t

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Eddie Abraham, Philadelphia, PA b. Philadelphia Eddie is a long time Philadelphia player and considered one of the top players in the area and always a favorite in any tournament that he enters.

Darren Appleton ‘Dynamite’ Steve Darren Lipsky Appleton ‘Dynamite’ was born 1978 in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England,Danny Barouty where he began playing pool and snooker at the age of twelve. As most of us well know, this can be life changing, but only a few haveJohnny the talent Archer, and mental Acworth, strength GA, “The of Darren Scorpion” to reach our game’s highest plateau. And Dynamite sure has done exactly that, and today stands as the b. 1968 Twin City, GA No. 1 player in the world.. Right here today in our own back yard for all of us to enjoy and to personally watch his amazing skillsJohnny which began we can playing only vaguely pool at imagine. 12 and turnedAnd a stunningly pro in 1986. Today lovely lady at his side. Life has to behe good. is recognized around the world as one of the games supreme players. His credits are truly legendary and he has won more Darren’s huge win in the 2008 Worldthan 10 sixty ball professional tournament tournaments,catapulted him not onto to the mention world Johnny stage and he aptly noted “I’ve waitedwon 16 years our 2011 for this MD and Tournament have to enjoy in the his moment. very first I had try! Among mixed feelings and I was looking backhis atmany my disappointments top honors: Winner in the US. past. OPEN Earlier 9 Ball in Title the dein -1999; 7x cade I was ranked first in the world Playerbut I hadof thenever Year won and a 1990smajor Playerworld championship of the Decade! . 12x. .so member this is a dream come true for me andof I’m the happy prestigious to win theUSA title MOSCONI here in theCUP Philippines.” TEAM. In 2009 Johnny was inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame. Johnny has recently helped to organize the World 14.1 Straight Pool Champion.ABP, 2014 Assoc. of Billiard Professionals and is owner of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you World 14.1 Straight Pool Champion.Johnny 2012 for making your 2nd trip to the Md. Open and we hope not the last. Johnny is World 9 Ball Champion 2012 sponsored by CueStix International & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. U.S. Open 9 Ball Champion 2011 U.S. Open 9 Ball Champion 2010 World Pool Masters Championship 2009 Johnny Archer World 10 Ball Champion 2008 Derby City Straight Pool Challenge 2006 Danny Barouty, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY 2x runner up World 8 Ball Championship b. 1956, New York City Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of In 2010 Darren was a member of the victorious Europeanthe Mosconi recent Cup Predator-Dragon team and was 14.1 World Championships, and named MVP for the tournament with a 5-1 win to loss ratio. Asalways noted abovemakes that a great same showing. year Currently one of the strongest he won his first U.S. Open 9 Ball title. He shortly moved to America,14.1 players initially in theLas worldVegas andand few others see patterns as well as then the east coast. In recent years his fighting spirit and dedicationQueens’s to own practice Danny has B. Twicemade Danny was runner up in the MD Darren one of the very toughest players to beat as attested by theOpen above finals; and in countless 2009 losing wins a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- in major events around the globe. But guess what . . .we think140 Darren’s and in 2006biggest losing win into lifeEd Hodan. And best of all, his pool is Johncame Schmidt on Aug 16, 2014 when he married Ms. Angie Tran! Congratulationsa close match forto DarrenhisMike wonderfully Davis and whimsical personality. One of Angie and welcome to Richmond, VA and to our 10th annual theAmerican favorites 14.1 for Straightsure. Pool Championship. P.S. Love the dogs too! 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

2012 Maryland Open 14.1 Straight Pool Championship Big Daddy’s Billiards, Glen Burnie, Maryland Sunday August 19, 2012 ~ Single Elimination

7 Flight winners plus best 2nd from Saturday get 1st round bye on Sunday 1st round Saturday finishers 9-16 play 17-24

Sunday match times; Prize fund with 35 players $17,000 1st round 9:00 125 pts 9-16th $ 400 2nd round 11:15 125 pts 5-8th $ 800 Quar Finals 1:30 125 pts 3-4th $1,800 Semi Finals 3:30 150 pts 2nd $3,000 Finals 6:00 150 pts Winner $4,000 Total Prize Fund $ 17,000

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Tom Walter, Great Neck, NY b. 1950 NY Another one of the many great NY area 100 ball runners, Tom has long been one of New York’s top Straight Pool players and has played in countless local and regionalEddie tournaments, Abraham, Philadelphia, including PA numerous appearances in the World b.14.1 Philadelphia Tournament. Tom last played in our Championship way backEddie in 2007, is a and long we time welcome Philadelphia player and considered one him back. of the top players in the area and always a favorite in any tournament that he enters.

Shaun Wilkie, Havre de Grace, MD “Get Some” b. 1981. Havre de Grace, MD For many years Shaun has been a loyal supporter of the wonder- ful game of pocket billiards. I recall it was just a decade ago that Peter Pool encouraged Shaun to focus more on the beautiful game of 14.1. Wow, what results! Shaun’s grandfather, John Wilkie Sr., was aThorsten major influence Hohmann when he started to play at the youthful age of 9 . . . as in 9 Ball. Ever since that glorious introduction the allure of the world ofJohnny billiards Archer, has kept Acworth, Shaun’s GA, “The Scorpion” interest all the way to his professionalb. 1968status Twin in 2006 City, andGA today Shaun is the top player in Maryland.Johnny Smart moneybegan saysplaying that pool the at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today little guy with the ball cap can take ithe all, is sorecognized be prepared around to sit the world as one of the games supreme for a while when you play Shaun. A fearless shot maker, Shaun has won the hearts and minds of allplayers. who have His watched credits his are great truly legendary and he has won more competitive spirit, and I will long rememberthan sixty his professionalgreat 2007 match tournaments, not to mention Johnny with the legendary Mika Immonen andwon his our match 2011 in MDthe finals Tournament of in his very first try! Among our MD 2010 tournament with Dannyhis Harriman many top when honors: he lost Winner a US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x gut-wrenching heartbreaker to finishPlayer 2nd. of Shaunthe Year recently and 1990s had Player of the Decade! 12x member a new high run of 199. He placed in the final 32 players in the 2008 World Tournament and took 2ndof theplace prestigious in the Valley USA Forge MOSCONI CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny 2008 9 Ball event. Shaun is currentlywas #5 inductedon the BCA into Rankings the BCA Hall of Fame. Johnny has recently helped to organize the list. Many industry suppliers have joinedABP, forcesAssoc. with of Billiard Mr. Wilkie Professionals and is owner of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you over the years starting in 2009 withJohnny his cue forsponsor making LUCASI your HY2nd- trip to the Md. Open and we hope not the last. Johnny is BRID cues. Shaun notes that his acceptancesponsored into by theCueStix Lucasi International Hy- & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. brid team was one of the most humbling choices of his billiards career. Jamie &Mike Wes SigelBond of Cue & Case Sales Inc., have been awesome all the way and Shaun plans on continuing his ties to the team of Lucasi Hybrid. Other Sponsors include Focused Apparel ( Brian Russell ), QPOD chalk holder, Black Heart Bil- liard Tips, the APA of South Jersey, www.cueshark.com, Pure X cues, and of course to our own accomplished Tournament DirecDanny- Barouty, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY tor, Miss Megan Fort. b. 1956, New York City Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 World Championships, and always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest Ed Culhane, Totowa, NJ “Eddie the Lock” b. 1955, New Jersey 14.1 players in the world and few others see patterns as well as Ed is a locksmith by trade and a long time Queens’sNJ player whoown has Danny always B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD loved 14.1 and plays frequently in the DragonOpen Promotions finals; in World 2009 14.1 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- Tournament. He has a recent big win on the140 Tri-State and in Tour 2006 stop losing at Sand to Ed- Hodan. And best of all, his pool is castle Billiards where he came from the onea close loss side match to best for histhe wonderfully field. whimsical personality. One of We welcome Ed to our tournament for the first time. Sponsor: Pat Fleming the favorites for sure. ShaunAccu-Stats Wilkie Video Productions; Mike Lambros Custom Cues. Photos provided by Rich Rhoads 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Michael Yednak, Brooklyn, NY b. 1976 in Arizona. Michael has played in our 14.1 Open many times in the past and what progress he has made since his first appearance here a score of years ago! My goodness! Today Michael is one of the top young players in the NY area and a regular in all of the regional tournaments there as well as making a solid showing in the recent World 14.1 Championships. He is currently a manager at Amsterdam Billiards in NYC and one of the city’s strongest 14.1 players, with a high run of 111. Welcome back to Maryland, Michael.

Mike Clements, Littlestown, PA b. 1970. Mike & his wife MarciaRichard are avid Molineiro 14.1 fans - Owner and ofcame Big downDaddy’s to Billiards our tournament last year at Top Hat just south of their home to watch the matches! Wow is all Mike could say. “Can I play next year?” Of course, and so this year they worked in a nice long vacation weekend and tied it in with the best pool game of all, 14.1. Thanks for including us in your holiday Mike and welcome to Virginia and the 2014 American Straight Pool Championship.

Jason Klatt, Bloomington, IL “Klatticus” b. 1986, Selkirk MB, Canada Jason, a top professional from Canada, making appearances in the prestigious events like World Pool Masters and World Cup of Pool. He has many impressive titles to his name including 7 time Canadian Open Champion, Memphis Open Champion, BCA 9 Ball Champion and US 8 Ball Bar Table Champion. When Jason isn’t perfecting his pool game, he keeps active by playing golf and running. Jason is also a great chef. This will be Jason’s first ap- pearance with us and his first 14.1 event ever. Best of luck to you, TrophiesJason. Sponsors: Mezz Cues, Chalk Cube.

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Eddie Abraham, Philadelphia, PA b. Philadelphia Eddie is a long time Philadelphia player and considered one of the top players in the area and always a favorite in any tournament that he enters.

Thorsten Hohmann Johnny Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” b. 1968 Twin City, GA Johnny began playing pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today he is recognized around the world as one of the games supreme players. His credits are truly legendary and he has won more than sixty professional tournaments, not to mention Johnny won our 2011 MD Tournament in his very first try! Among his many top honors: Winner US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x Player of the Year and 1990s Player of the Decade! 12x member of the prestigious USA MOSCONI CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny was inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame. Johnny has recently helped to organize the ABP, Assoc. of Billiard Professionals and is owner of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you Johnny for making your 2nd trip to the Md. Open and we hope not the last. Johnny is sponsored by CueStix International & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. Mike Sigel

Danny Barouty, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY b. 1956, New York City Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 World Championships, and always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest 14.1 players in the world and few others see patterns as well as Queens’s own Danny B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD Open finals; in 2009 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- 140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is a close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of the favorites for sure. Shaun Wilkie Photos provided by Rich Rhoads 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP 21

MikaMike Immonen Sigel Mika was born in London, England, beside his twin brother, while his Finnish parents were living there. Back in Finland he played ice hockey (of course!) and virtually every sport well. But it was Snooker, where he amassed more than 100 century breaks, and pool that quickly took over. Easy to see why. Today Mika remains single and lives in New York City, where his is among the top players in the world.

Major titles 2001 World 9-Ball Champion 2001 U.S. Open 9-Ball, 2nd 2002 UPA World 10 Ball Champion 2003 Philippine Open Champion 2006 Weert Open & invitational 7-ball Champion 2007 Derby City Straight Pool Champion 2007 MD 14.1 Straight Pool Champion 2008 US Open 9-Ball Champion 2008 Mosconi Cup MVP 2008 All Japan Champion 2009 World 14.1 Straight Pool Tour., 2nd 2009 US Open 9-Ball Champion 2009 World 10-Ball Champion 2009 Pro Pool Player of the YearMike Sigel “Captain Hook” Born: 1952, Rochester, New York Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Mike is the greatest legend of pool in the post-Mosconi era. The same year that I moved toThorsten Maryland Hohmann to start my marriage and family . . . and retire from Thorsten pool (?) was1970 born . . . Mike and turnedraised proin Fulda, at the Germany Johnson Cityand ILat All a veryAround young Tournament age had always under thebeen auspices interested of famousin sports greats playing Joe soccer, “The Meatman” table tennis, Balsis, and Luther badminton. “Wimpy” At the Lassiter, age of Steve nine MizerakThorsten’s and father Irving took “The him Deacon” to a local Crane, pool who hall. was On his his mentor 10th birthday in those Thorstenearly days. received I myself a hadminiature gone pooldown table. to Johnson By age Citytwelve from Thorsten Chicago was in thevisiting mid-sixties local pool to watchparlors. . . .At and 16 readinghe won thehis firstTribune open papers adult tournamenta few years laterwith 128I couldn’t players help in the but State think of . Hessia.. . who In is 2003this young he became kid? Nowthe 3rd I know! German And (after it didn’t Oliver take Ortmann long, Mike & Ralf winning Souquet) the to first win theof his World three 9 BallU.S. title.Open ThorstenNine Ball titleslives inin Jacksonville, 1976. Mike isFL currently and at times House in ProfessionalGermany. and director of business development GaryMajor Allen’s Titles Champion Billiards Sports Café, Frederick, MD. Today still youthful in his fifties and2003 playing World at9-Ball near Champion the top of his once invincible game, Mike last played in our tournament in2003 2010 New and Jersey so we State are delighted14.1 Champion that Mike Sigel, a great champion, is returning this year to2003 play. German 9-Ball Champion 2005 World Open 9-Ball Championship 2005t
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2014 American 14.1 Straight Pool Championship Day 3 ~ Sun. Sep 15, 2014 Single Elimination

Fri-Sat. Round Robin: 2nd Place 9-16 play 3rd PlaceEddie 17-24. Abraham, Philadelphia, PA Flight winners from RR get 1st round Bye on Sundayb. Philadelphia All rounds Seeded based on W-L, Head to Head, BallEddie Differential is a long time Philadelphia player and considered one of the top players in the area and always a favorite in any Sunday match times; Prize fund ~ 40 players $ tournament25,000 that he enters. 17-24th $ 300 * 1st round 9:30 125 pts 9-16th $ 600 * 2nd round 11:30 125 pts 5-8th $ 1,200 * Quar Finals 1:45 150 pts 3-4th $2,000 * Semi Finals 4:00 150 pts 2nd $3,500 * Finals 7:00 175 pts Winner $5,000 * payment to losing player in each round

$ 300 Thorsten$ Hohmann600 $ 1,200 $ 2,000 $3,500 $ 5,000 Johnny Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” b. 1968 Twin City, GA 16 - 17 #1 Johnny began playing poolR at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today he is recognized around the world as one of the games supreme players. His credits are truly legendary and he has won more 9 - 24 #8 than sixty professional tournaments, not to mention Johnny won our 2011 MD Tournament in his very first try! Among his many top honors: Winner US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x 12 - 21 #5 Player of the Year and 1990s Player of the Decade! 12x member of the prestigious USA MOSCONI CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny was inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame. Johnny has recently helped to organize the 13 - 20 #4 ABP, Assoc. of Billiard Professionals and is owner of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you Johnny for making your 2nd trip to the Md. Open and we hope not the last. Johnny is 14-19 #3 sponsored by CueStix International & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. Mike Sigel

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Danny Barouty, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY 10-23 #7 b. 1956, New York City Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 World Championships, and 15 - 18 #2 always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest 14.1 players in the world and few others see patterns as well as $100. #1 Seed player going into the Sunday Single elimination Queens’s own Danny B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD $100. High Run for Saturday Open finals; in 2009 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- $100. High Run for Sunday $100. High Run for 16 who do not advance to Sunday 140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is $300. Blind draw for 16 who do not advance to Sunday a close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of SHEEHY LEXUSthe favorites for sure. Shaun Wilkie of ANNAPOLISPhotos provided by Rich Rhoads 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP 23

Mike Sigel

Finalists 2012

Mike Sigel “Captain Hook” Born: 1952, Rochester, New York Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Mike is the greatest legend of pool in the post-Mosconi era. The same year that I moved to Maryland to start my marriage and family . . . and retire from pool (?) 1970 . . . Mike turned pro at the Johnson City IL All Around Tournament under the auspices of famous greats Joe “The Meatman” Balsis, Luther “Wimpy” Lassiter, Steve Mizerak and Irving “The Deacon” Crane, who was his mentor in those early days. I myself had gone down to Johnson City from Chicago in the mid-sixties to watch . . . and reading the Tribune papers a few years later I couldn’t help but think . . . who is this young kid? Now I know! And it didn’t take long, Mike winning the first of his three U.S. Open Nine Ball titles in 1976. Mike is currently House Professional and director of business development Gary Allen’s Champion Billiards Sports Café, Frederick, MD. Today still youthful in his fifties and playing at near the top of his once invincible game, Mike last played in our tournament in 2010 and so we are delighted that Mike Sigel, a great champion, is returning this year to play. t

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Very special thanks to those who have given their time and effort to make our 10th annual tourna- ment a success. Especially Chairman, Peter Burrows, Vice Chmn. Dr. Michael Frank, Tournament Director Megan Fort, and Asst. Directors Andy Lincoln, & Nate Sulinski; our Photographer Warren Kahle and Program Designer Marlene Garner. Applause and thanks also to Tom Dorsey and his partners and staff at Diamond Billiards. Thank you all.