2017 American 14.1 Straight Championship

October 17-21, 2017 DIAMOND BILLIARDS 13184 Midlothian Pike Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 794-8787

AMERICAN 14.1 CHAMPIONSHIP

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David Alcaide Radoslaw Babica Carlo Biado 2013 World 14.1 Straight Pool Champion and three time World Champion

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His single game defend85 and ohisut arecentnd then titles. open eSponsors:d the next ma Predator;tch with 119 Cheqio; after his high run is 125. See page 16 Simonis;opponents Xingbreak sPaihot. Star His s iBilliardsngle game h igh run is 125. DIAMONDBIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS JohnnyMike Davis, Archer, Palm Acworth, Harbor, FLGA “Iron Mike” “The2nd PlaceScorpion” World BCA 14.1 StraightHall of Fame Pool Championship 2011 4x World 9 Ball Champ b.b. 1968, 1975 TwinFayetteville, City, NC. JohnnyMike, a Archer long timebegan Maryland playing poolplayer, atEddie 12now and Abraham,resides turned in pro thePhiladelphia, in Tampa 1986. PA Hearea. is the In ownerthe last of adecade beautiful Mike 40 tablehasb. broadenedroom, Philadelphia Marietta his Billiardgame Club,from 1355one Roswellof the feared Road, players Marietta, on GA the 770-579-3388. EddiePro nine is aball long Hecircuit timemarried toPhiladelphia also his player and considered one wife Melanie in 2002 and they have twoof the young top children. players Todayin the he area and always a favorite in any isinclude recognized the greataround game the world of 14.1 as oneas evidenced of the game’s by hisfew runnerparagons. up Hisfinish credits in theare truly2011 legendary World 14.1 and Championship, hetournament has won more thatdemolishing than he enters. seventy the professionalfield of the tournaments. world’s top Amongplayers his before top honors: losing 4xin Worldthe finals 9 Ball to Thorsten Hohmann. He hasChampion a high run including of 239. back-to-back Mike is a past titles member in 1993-94; of the Winnerprestigious US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; World Championship 1st Place 1997; USA MOSCONI CUP TEAM7x andPlayer his of pool the Yearcredits and are 1990s endless; Player he of plays the Decade! in a tournament 12x mem- somewhere virtually everyber weekend of the prestigious and usually USA wins. MOSCONI Mike is amongCUP TEAM. a select In group2009 John who- is making his 7th consecutiveny was appearance inducted intoin the the Maryland BCA Hall Open. of Fame In 2007 and herightfully finished joined 2nd the elite giants of the sport that we all love. Johnny has recently to Mika Immonen. Mike thankshelped for to yourorganize support the ABP,and we Association appreciate of your Billiard loyalty, Professionals, Mike. whose focus is to improve the standards for pro players. 2011 was Dave Daya, Mount Carmel,Johnny’s PA firstJohnny visit toArcher, our tournament, Acworth, GA,and “Thehe showed Scorpion” his stripes for sure, besting John Schmidt in the finals 150-74. This year marks b. 1953 Dave owns an AutoMr. parts Archer’s businessb. 6th1968 visit andTwin to is City, usa long and GA timeit is indeed PA an honor to have a fine straight pool player and hasgentleman won countlessJohnny here on began tournamentsour doorstep. playing inpool the at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today area: 1980 PA 14.1 title, 1987Johnny NY 9is Ball sponsoredhe isChamp, recognized by 7x CueStix PA around State International 9 theBall world as& Scorpionone of the Cues. games supreme Champion, 2008 Valley Forge 8 Ballplayers. & Sr. title. His In thecredits 2010 are World truly legendary and he has won more 14.1 Championship Dave knocked thanout Thorsten sixty professional Hohmann. tournaments, He not to mention Johnny Radoslawwas runner-up Babica, in MD Rokietnica, 2009 14.1 wontournament. . our 2011 High MD runTournament 323! in his very first try! Among 2017Sponsor: Poland Tom Gallagher,10 Ball Champion Ashlandhis Billiards: many top 240 honors: East Center Winner US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x b.St. 1979, Ashland, Poznan, PA 17921, Poland (570)205-9639.Player of the Year and 1990s Player of the Decade! 12x member Radoslaw is married and has two ofsmall the daughtersprestigious and USA owns MOSCONI a CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny pool room, Akademia Bilardowa Rokietnica,was inducted in his into native the city. BCA On Hall of Fame. Johnny has recently helped to organize the the 20th anniv. of the PolishMike Billiard Dechaine, Assn. Waterville,Radoslaw was ME voted“Fireball” the top player and he hasb. long 1987 been Waterville,ABP, a strong Assoc. ME. competitor of Billiard on Professionals the and is owner of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you . He has made numerousHe has recentlyJohnny appearances forstormed making in recent into your the Drag 2nd top- trip echelons to the Md. of Openthe pool and we hope not the last. Johnny is on World 14.1 tournamentsworld and thelikesponsored U.a tornado, S. Open by and 9 CueStixBall. has Radoslaw brought International many top & players Scorpion to theirCues. See pg. 13. is 12x Polish national champion and his high run is 124. In the 2006-2010knees. Radoslaw He played was in the part 2009 of the World Polish 14.1 tournament and made team and in 2005 he madea greatit to the showing World againstChampionship the world’s 8-Ball best players; the same year quarter-finals. He is also Mikecoach won for thethe WorldChampion Summit Women’s of Pool Pol -in Las Vegas. In 2012, he ish team. 2017 is Mr. Babica’swas a 3rdmember trip to ofour the Championship. US Mosconi Cup team. Pretty impressive He is sponsored by QUAY and Mike’s career ahead looks toDanny be bright Barouty, as a Hollisrising Hills,star. Queens, NY Sponsor: Predator and Snookers b.Sports 1956, BilliardsNew York Bar City & Grill, Providence RI. Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of James Gazafi, Jr., Burlington, NJ the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 World Championships, and b. 1981 Willingboro, NJ always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest Bill Dunsmore, Lutz, FL Jimmy began playing at age 11 and recently finished 2nd in the b. 1941 Pittsfield, MA Delran NJ 14.1 Straight Pool Tournament.14.1 players His in high the runworld is and35. few others see patterns as well as At various times Bill heldJim the is14.1 engaged championships to our American of New 14.1York,Queens’s Tournament own Danny Director B. TwiceMe- Danny was runner up in the MD Massachusetts, New Hampshiregan Fort. and HeMaine has and finished the New high England at recentOpen finals;APA 8 inBall 2009 events losing and a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- now is finding that 14.1 is fast becoming his “second” love. Wel- 14.1 and 9-ball championships. He was inducted into the New140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is come Jimmy. Sponsor: Jake Lawson,a close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of England Pool and BilliardsLights Hall ofOut Fame Billiards in 1996 Apparel. and during the 1980s was rated as no. 6 in the Straight Pool rankings. This is Bill’sthe favorites for sure. 3rd trip to Maryland for our tournament. Thanks, Bill. AMERICAN 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP DannyMike De Barouty,chaine, Wa tSalinas,erville, ME CA, Worldb. 198 7,14.1 . 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And what he can RalpCorhe Eyckert, Deuel, Ma Nenwponheimrt teachRi,c Gheyrma ,them FL n“Cashy as Monfew eothersy” see patterns as well as Danny B. b. b.Ger 19m7a7n Sany ta Barbara, ImportantCA for us is that Danny has played in virtually all of Corey was born in S. and shortly his family settled Europein Philadelphia and German wherey havefledglingour pastlon gCor events,beeey nsoon kn twiceo camewn fo finishingunderr the irthe 14. 2nd.1 Best of all, his pool prowesmentso,r shipand ofR alphDrex elineis isone Bob;a closeo fas th the matche yto spa ys the tforraig “rest hisht piswonderfullyo hisol tplorayye.” rs whimsical personality. in AlmostEurope. o vRernightalph h yasoung wThankri Corttene yyou sbecameix Poonceol a & again,highly Billia accor Danny,d inmstplishedru forctio makingn a long journey to player of all games andsupport had great the success great in game juvenile of 14.1amateur booktournaments.s in both G Inerm 200a1n Cor& Eenyg wlisonh, thedon legendae tv comryme U. 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Alan is recognized Duty, Chantill asy ,newest VA “Filipino phenom” and among the Alanbest w playerson the 2in01 the1 Ma world.ryland In14 .20111 Qualifier and has been a regular on the ActionPool where he finished in the top 16 he was the Philippine National Champion and in 2015 2nd Dr. Michael S. Frank, Ph.DEli.,t eHa forno eachver, ofM Dthe past four years. In 2008 Alan came in in World 10 Ball tourney.1 3th Earlier in the thisTurning year S toneCarlo 9 Ballfinished tournament. His high run is 4thb. 1948, in the Bal Opentimore, 10 M DBall Pro126. Championships. Carlo is the proudMicha epapal has beenof five on childrenthe facu lt. y. .& sosta how at odoesur st athee ukeepnive rsupity hisfor poolmany game? years and is the past Sr. Vice President & Dean of Academic Programs, University of MD Graduate School of Management and Technology. Michael is the father of two children and his oldest son recently graMaxduat Eberle,ed from N. G Laseorge Vegas,town UNVniv. “Mad Law Max” SchoMaxol. Eberle, Michael Las h Vasegas, been b.NV a1969 “Madlove ron Max”o fthe po omoonl in a ll. .o .f whereits gen else!res for hisb en.19t72ire life, and a frequen“Madt Max”playe r brings in loc al a flairtourna menand ts smoothand style to our sport like no “Mad Max” brings a flair another.d sm Ao othreeth sty timele to ouNationalr sport li8-Ballke no Champion, Max was voted the in othethe Pr. rAed threatoer tWoimer ldNat 14.1ioUPAnal Cha 8 -SportsmanBmallp Chioanshmpiipon, of. S Mthepoax n Year.wsoasrs v :o HeJtedn hastnhifee playedr, around the globe & DarrUPeAn Spo & Aidartsmann Frankof the Y! eauthoredar. He has pnumerouslayed arou ndbooks the gandlobe articles& for billiard column mag- authored numerous booazines.ks and a Maxmont ishl yhealth column conscious in Inside P ooandl outspoken in his ideas on magazine. Max is health improvingconscious and our o uts livespo k anden in makinghis idea s the world a better place. 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Peter Pool 2005 hung BCAEddie up Openhis is olda long 9Rambow Ball time Champion and Philadelphia fol- player and considered one lowed& European his beautiful Straight bride, Pool Pam, Champion. from of Chicago the 2004 top to won players Maryland. the inGerman Timesthe area and always a favorite in any along the shores of the Chesapeake Baytournament have been that good he and enters. today PeterNational is still active9 Ball andtitle. Pres. In 2011 of Severn Thorsten Insurance won the Ltd. Predator He was WorldDirec- tor 14.1of the Title 2006 and 14.1 is considered World Championship by most to Tournamentbe the finest and 14.1 founder player andon Director the planet of Maryland today! I 14.1would Open surely which agree! now His enters titles its around 13th y theear as the American 14.1 Straight Pool Championship. Peter played world are legendary, notas to an mention ‘honorary’ he inis knownmany past as theWorld best 14.1 dressed Championships player on theand prothe tour! Thorsten last playedSang in the Lee Maryland Three Cushion Open inBilliard 2008; Invitational. his tour schedule A lover isof jam opera, packed & hectic so it is an honorand that bridge, Thorsten Peter is & ablehis wife to playPam inhave our three event. daughters Thank you& six Toasty! grand- children. High run 81 and still trying for that mystical 100! There is Sponsor: Lucasi Cues. no other game but 14.1 . . . just ask him. Sponsors: Pam, Becky & Erik, Kelly, Katie & John . . . God Bless them! Johnny Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” b. 1968 Twin City, GA Yu-Lung Chang, “Fly Dragon” b.Bob 1981, Hunter, Taiwan Chicago, IL Johnny began playing pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today This1991 year World Mr. 14.1 Chang Straight finished Pool Champion3rdhe in is recognizedWorld Cup aroundafter winning the world as one of the games supreme it in 2015. He is 3x Open 9B Champion, 2016 7th in b. 1953, , MI players. His credits are truly legendary and he has won more US Open 9Ball. Winner 2015 Steinwaythan sixty 10 professionalBall; 2014 WPAtournaments, not to mention Johnny WorldBob was 9B born 3rd; in heDetroit has anda high grew run up of in 150.Grand This Rapids, is Yu-Lung’s MI home firstof the visit late to great our HaroldChampionship Worst. He quicklyandwon we our becamelook 2011 forward a MDpool Tournamentto playing watch - in his very first try! Among inglegend him and play today our beautiful is still a champion game. his as many well astop a honors:champion Winner cue US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x maker. Bobby Hunter is a legendaryPlayer road of playerthe Year and and virtually 1990s Player of the Decade! 12x member every town from Bangor to Bakersfieldof the can prestigious relate Bobby USA Hunter MOSCONI CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny , Feasterville, PA Women’s World 9 Ball title; 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 4xWorld ABP,Snooker Assoc. Champion; of Billiard BCA Professionals Hall of Fame. and is owner of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you Grand Rapids phenom. Heb. 1969,ran over Ballymoney, 100 balls Northern before Ireland the age of 18 and in 1991 Bob wonTo thesay WorldthatJohnny Karen 14.1 forCorr Championship. making is a big yourname 2nd inBob’s the trip sporthigh to the ofrun women’s Md. is 225 Open profesat theand- we hope not the last. Johnny is sional poolsponsored would be aby significant CueStix International understatement. & In Scorpion a career Cues.span- See pg. 13. renowned Amsterdam Billiardsning almost in NYC. three He decades, is past board the last member two in US, of the nativeBCA & of also Northern past Pres. of MPBA Players Assn.,Ireland and hasCaptain won everythingof the US there Mosconi is to winCup in teampool, includingfor two years.15 Classic We are indeed fortunate to haveTour a greattitles, fourChampion BCA Open and titles, a genuine three WPBA nice gentleman National Championships in our midst. and three Tournament of Champions titles. In 2012 Karen was reward- Thanks, Bobby. Sponsor: Huntered for her Custom accomplishments Cues, Chicago, with IL.the greatest accolade of them all, induction into the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Hall of Fame. Shortly after winning her 4th World SnookerDanny title Barouty, in 1997, Karen Hollis moved Hills, Queens, NY to the U.S. in 1998 and switched her game to 9-ball racing through one WPBA qualifier after another b. in 1956, pursuit New of York a ClassicCity Tour card. After just six months Karen was rankedWinner 24th inof themany WPBA NY andarea rose 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of to No.4. In the years since she has competedthe recent equally Predator-Dragon with reigning 14.1 World Championships, and MikaQueens, Immonen, Jeanette New& Allison. York OneCity, of NY a scant“The Icefew Man”courageous ladies always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest b.to 1972dip her of cueFinnish into thedescent world was of 14.1, born 2014in Paddington, was Karen’s England. first visit to our tournament. And what a weekend14.1 she hadplayers defeating in the a worldstaggering and few others see patterns as well as Mika needs no introduction and is known around the globe as array of seasoned top 14.1 players, includingQueens’s 4 straight own Danny wins. Dominic B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD oneNoe, of and the then finest an 80players ball run to toever send play Mike this Dechaine beautiful to thegame, locker not Open finals; in 2009 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- onlyroom, in defeating our generation NY’s great but Tom for Walter all time. 150-122, A paragon and a gutsy of everycome from behind win over Kevin Clark 150-149,140 beforeand in losing 2006 inlosing the finals to Ed to Hodan. And best of all, his pool is game, and a true ambassador of pool around the world. Mika tournament winner, Darren Appleton. Surelya close no match disgrace, for 2nd his placewonderfully vs. whimsical personality. 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MikeOwner is aand longtime proprietor east of coast Big Daddy’s, player andand afterlong onestops of inthe area’s & Las Vegas and a recent sabbaticalEddie in SCAbraham, has now Philadelphia, returned PA totop the players pool circuit. and sponsor Our good of fortunepool in asall Mikeits fashions. has long Our been thanks one ofto the Rick feared and Cindy players for ontheir the undying pro tour.b. devotion Philadelphia Mike has to poolbroadened and to ourhis gamecommunity from one and of for the all strongestof their splendid ProEddie nine effortsis balla long players and time months toPhiladelphia also of player and considered one includehard work the greatto make game this ofhappen. 14.1 as It evidencedof may the look top easy byplayers his ~ butrunner in it theisn’t. up area and always a favorite in any finishPlaudits in the to Rick2011 & Cindy!World 14.1 “Here, Championship here!”tournament demolishing that he enters. a field of the world’s top players before losing in the finals to Thorsten Hohmann. 2014 Mike again had a great showing getting to the single elimination round. He has a high run of 239. Mike is a past member of the prestigious US MOSCONI CUP TEAM Don Polo, Bridgeton, NJand his pool credits are endless; he plays in a tournament b. 1953, NJ somewhere virtually every weekend and usually wins. Mike is Don is employed with theamong NJ Co. aHwy. select Dept. group and iswho married has playedwith in most of our tourna- two children. He has beenments a regular over at theour Marylandpast decade. Tournament In 2007 he finished 2nd to Mika Immonen. Mike, thanks for your long and loyal support. and has been one of the NJ and Philadelphia areas strongest players for three decades. High RunJohnny 125. Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” b. 1968 Twin City, GA , Newport Richey,Johnny FL “Cash began Money”, playing pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today Winner U.S. Open 9 Ball he is recognized around the world as one of the games supreme b. 1977 Santa Barbara, CA players. His credits are truly legendary and he has won more Corey was born in S. CaliforniaChris Rileythan and sixtyshortly professional his family tournaments, set- not to mention Johnny tled in West Jefferson, . At a young age he became b. 1950 Wilmington,won our 2011 DE MD Tournament in his very first try! Among a highly accomplished Chrisplayer has of recentlyall games retired and after had beinggreat a lifelong success in many juvenile amateurhis many tournaments. top honors: In Winner 2001 US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x proprietor and owner of Riley’s – Concord Billiards, Wilmington, Corey won the legendary U. S.Player Open of 9the Ball Year tournament and 1990s Player of the Decade! 12x member and as the decade drewDE. toThis a ofisclose histhe 2ndprestigious Corey visit towas ourUSA rankedMD MOSCONI 14.1 tournament. CUP TEAM. His In high2009 Johnny among the top six playersrun inis 97the was. .world. . .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 Maksim Dudanets,sponsored by Moscow, CueStix International & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. b. 1999, Moscow, Russia John Schmidt, Hesperia,Wow! California This young ‘Mr. 400” phenom is setting the entire pool word aglow. 2012 World 14.1 StraightWait Pool until Champion you see him play! Only 18 and Max has recently come b. 1973 , CA to the US to play and everyone is buzzing. Max is making his John “Mr. 400” Schmidt2nd grew visit upto ourplaying 14.1 andgolf so and, now upon we have yet another “Max” to worry about defeating and this youngDanny man willBarouty, not be Hollis easily Hills,sent Queens, NY discovering his love for pool, dreamed that one day it would be to the canvas. In 2016 Maksim finishedb. 1956, 7th Newin the York Turning City Stone as big as golf. Mr. 400 got his nickname after his impressive Classic. С возвращением, Max! Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of high run of 400+ balls in a practice session. John won the Sands the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 World Championships, and Regency Open in Reno beating out a 200 player field, and won always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest theAlan Legends Duty, Chantilly,of Straight PoolVA. and One Pocket. He represented 14.1 players in the world and few others see patterns as well as theb. 1970, USA atVirginia the 2005 World Pool Championships in Taiwan. 2011 was John’s first visit to our Queens’s own Danny B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD MDAlan Open won andthe 2011he finished Maryland an impressive14.1 Qualifier 2nd. andLast has year been was John’sone of first trip to our Maryland the top amateurs in our region for many years. Alan is a perenniOpen- finals; in 2009 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- tournamental regular on and the Actionhe finished Pool Tour2nd losingwith a dozenin the highfinal finishes match to overJohnny Archer. And just two 140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is shortthe past weeks two ago decades. ‘Mr. 400’ In won 2008 the2012 Alan came World in 14.113th Championshipin the Turn- besting the legendary a close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of great,ing Stone Efren 9 Reyes.Ball tournament. “Here, here!” His Congratulation high run is 126 to andyou, Alan John, has a great champion. As I told played in virtually all of past Championships along with assistingthe favorites for sure. Schmitty,our tournament if we hadn’t promotion signed and our printing. contract Thank early, you surely for playing we could & not have afforded him! Thanksfor your for help playing Alan. in Maryland. See pg. 13. AMERICAN 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP NielsDon Feijen,Polo, Bridge Osted,ton, Netherlands,NJ “The Terminator” 2008b. 1953, World NJ 14.1 Champion, 2014 World 9 Ball Don is employed with the NJ Co. Hwy. Dept. and is married Champion;Brandon h as2016 lon Americang been on e14.1 of ttitlehe ‘young guns’ on the east b. with1977, tw Theo children. Hague, He Netherlands has been a regular at our Maryland coTournamentast Pro cir cuandit, hasdisp beenlaying one hi sof s ktheill i nNJ al andl th ePhiladelphia disciplines , 9 Ball, Anotherareas st ofrongest the true pla greatsyers for and three featured decades. many High times Run 125 on the cov- erO ofne BD po ck(Apret, and& Aug in 14.1 2014) he rhighlightinge in our Maryla hisn dillustrious tournamen career.t wher eA terrifiche has player, made truea str ogentlemanng showin g.and Las att yhisea rside’s fa nanta sabsolutelytic comeba gorck- geouswin v slady,. legend Kat, Jo andsé Paa rperfectica will littlelong daughter,be remembere Lina.d Theby all things who thatwi tmakenesse done’s the s life.tou tMy he aownrt of ancestors this great plonglaye agor. lived at Leiden, Holland before coming to America; no doubt they were Pilgrim pool players. Niels needs no intro from me, just check every , Velp, Netherlandsissue of ‘Hoo BD,c h’AZ and other industry mags over the past two de- b. 1981 Arnhem, Netherlandscades. What a career! And you know what? I am going to leave MikeAt t Sighe teil,me Fred of hiericks bir, tMhmy DH ui“Captainentiredji’s Chiwardrobe nesHooek p” artoe thisnts whandsomeere living gent! Seriously, why can’t b. o1952,n Arn Rheocmhes wheter,r NYe he in weg there w all BC up. dressA Hael lp of upla yF ea thisdme in . gamehis r st a w bit.orl d Niels surely does in every championship in the in 2004 and over the past Mike is one of the real legendway. 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Denis Grabe, Tallinn, Estonia b. 1990, Tallinn, EstoniaJerry Tarantola, New York City, NY ‘New York Grind’ 3rd 2010 Euro 8-Ball; b. 17th 1975, 2011 Italy Predator 10-Ball; 15x Champ of Estonia; DenisJe beganrry is a maplayingjor fac atto rthe in t heage W oofrld six of atPoo l, and half a dozen his father’s billiard club Jsoonyereaersm awinningyg oSo fosseiund ,many e “dTh hies popuJuniorGianlart K events.NillEerW” YOR K GRIND, which in just Beginning in 2010 Denisb.a became f1980,ew sho Betr ta yh econsistentlearhsem, has CTbe.c ohighme afinisher widely vi ewed newsletter and on the Euro tour and wonAwn ebback-to-backothsitere whigreatch isyo e eventsssungent iNEal inf or air2014. allse dpoo p lalIn eyent rhu, Jesirastsemy in bega keepinn gto in pla- y formed with current stories and photos. And at the table Jerry 2016 he finished 5th inse theriou slyDoha ten yeWorldars ago9-Ball. an d Highhas runbec ome known around the 107. This will be his 2nd wivisitll s utorp ourrise ytournamentou as he is a vafterery st finishrong ama- teur player. This is ing in the money last year.cihirscui fiWelcomertst a vis soint teo of backour th Me Dptoro 1 4 to.1.u rsS tpoopn sor:youn NgY Cpl Griaynedrs.. This past April VA Denis. Sponsor MezzJe rCuesemy defeated Dennis Hatch in the Sandcastle Billiards 10 Ball challenge . . . so now time to play a real man’s game, Jeremy, and we welcome you to your first 14.1 tournament here in Maryland. Gregory Hogue, Tulsa, OKBest of luck! b. 1976, Tulsa, OK Greg is coming to our tMarioournament He, all the way from Tulsa for the very first time and looking1993, Austriaforward to the challenge of some east coast 14.1! HeYoung has run Mario over 1has00 balls, caught played fire in of late, and just in the nick the IPT, BCA & APA events and recently won the 2013 14.1 Nate Sulinski of time for our Tournament and the US Open. 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BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS Thorsten Hohmann, Jacksonville, FL “The Hitman” 4xJerry World Tarantola, 14.1 Champion New York 2006, City, NY2011, 2013, 2015; World 10-Ball & World 9 Ball title 2015; b. 1975. Italy MD Open 14.1 Champion 2013. Eddie Abraham, Philadelphia, PA b.Jerry 1978 has Fulda, become Germany of face of promotion for his NY area pool and Weentertainment are highly honored business, toNEW once YORK again b.GRIND Philadelphia have which Thorsten covers theas NYCone ofarea our arts,tournament’s entertainment, premier pool participants. andEddie billiards is Therea scene. long are timeIn fewaddition Philadelphia who player and considered one couldJerry denyis an accomplishedthat he is the finestplayer himself,14.1of playerthe and top hasof playersour made era ifmultiplein notthe the area and always a favorite in any best all-around player in the world.tournament In 2015 Thorsten that he wonenters. the Worldappearances 14.1 Championship in the World for 14.1 the 4thStraight time asPool well Championship. as the World 10-BallThis is Open.Jerry’s firstCongratulations trip to Maryland to Mr. for Thorsten.our 14.1 Open. In 2006 Thor- sten won both the World 14.1 Title and the IPT 8-Ball Open, 1st prize $350,000! 2005 BCA Open 9 Ball Champion & Eu- ropean Straight Pool Champion. 2004 he won the German National 9-Ball title. His titles around the world are legendary. Thorsten has played in our Championship numerous times and we realize that his tour schedule is jam packed and hectic Shaun Wilkie, Havre deso Grace, it is MDa great “Get honor Some” that Thorsten is again lending us his b. 1981. Havre de Grace, support.MD Thank you Toasty! Sponsor: Simonis Cloth, Lucasi Currently the top player Cues,in Maryland, Kamui.Johnny smart moneyArcher, says Acworth, that the GA, “The Scorpion” little guy with the ball cap can takeb. it 1968 all, so Twin be City,prepared GA to sit for a while when you play Shaun. A Johnnyfearless beganshot maker playing and pool one at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today of the strongest young players in Maryland.he is recognized Shaun has around won the the world as one of the games supreme heartsKai-Lun and Hsu, minds Taiwan of all who “Sai-Ya have watched players.Superman” his His great credits competitive are truly legendary and he has won more b. 1988, Taiwan spirit, and I will long remember histhan great sixty 2007 professional match with tournaments,the not to mention Johnny Young Mr. Hsu has a high run of 120 and in 2016 he fin- legendary Mika Immonen and his matchwon ourin the 2011 finals MD ofTournament our MD in his very first try! Among ished 3rd in Gotham 9B; 2015 his5th many in US top Open honors: 9B; Winner 2011 US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x 20102nd intournament with 9B.Danny This Harriman. is Kai-Lun’s Shaun 1strecently visit hadto our a 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 tournament. of the prestigious USA MOSCONI CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny andSponsor: took 2nd Taiwan place inTyphoon. the Valley Forge 2008 9 Ball event. In the recent 2012 World 14.1 Championships Shaun made itwas to theinducted final roundinto the of 16BCA before Hall losingof 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.

Bob Hunter, Prospect Heights, IL., Straight Pool Hall of Fame b. 1953, Detroit, MI Bob was born in Detroit and grew up in Grand Rapids, MI home of the late great Harold Worst. He quicklyDanny becameBarouty, a Hollis pool playHills,- Queens, NY ingMichael legend Yednak, and today Brooklyn, is still NYa Worldb. 1956, Champion New York as Citywell as a world class cue maker. Bobby HunterWinner was of amany legendary NY area road 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of playerb. 1976 and in Arizona.virtually every town from Bangor to Bakersfield can relateMichael Bobby is one Hunter of the tales top young of old playerswhenthe recent thein the local’s Predator-DragonNY area best and player has 14.1 World Championships, and wasplayed cold-cocked in our 14.1 by Open the Grand in the past.Rapidsalways He phenom. is makes currently a Hegreat a managerran showing. over Currently one of the strongest 100at Amsterdamballs before Billiards the age in of NYC18 and and 14.1in one 1990 players of Bobthe in city’swon the theworldstrongest World and few others see patterns as well as 14.114.1 Championship.players, with a high Bob’s run ofhigh 111. runQueens’s Welcome is 225 own backat the Danny to renowned Maryland, B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD Amsterdam Billiards in NYC. He isOpen past finals;board memberin 2009 losing of the a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- BCAMichael. & also past Pres. of MPBA Players Assn., and Captain of the US Mosconi Cup team for two years.140 and We in 2006are indeed losing fortuto Ed- Hodan. And best of all, his pool is nate to have a great Champion anda aclose genuine match nice for hisgentleman wonderfully whimsical personality. One of in our midst. Thanks, Bobby. the favorites for sure. Sponsor: Hunter Custom Cues, Chicago, IL AMERICAN 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP Mika Immonen, New York City, NY “The Ice Man” ZionNa tZev Sulinski,i, Bronx, Bethesda, NY 4x MD World 14.1 Champion; World 10-Ball Champ; b. Na1978te is in one Tel ofAviv, the Isr majorael 2x suppo US rOpenters of 9-Ballour tournament Champion; and BCA Hall of Fame a long time league playerb. in1972 our ofarea. Finnish Nate isdescent, marrying born his in Paddington, England. 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Konrad Juszczyszyn, Lubin, Poland b. 1993, Legnica, Poland Young Mr. J. (you pronounce it!) may not be well known to us here in the US but in his homeland Konrad is one of the very top players. He is not married and focuses his energy on honing his skills as a Professional Pool Player. Konrad is 2x winner of the Poland 9B title (2015 & 16) and won the Gotham City Classic in 2016. This year he was 3rd in the Euro 9B Championship. Welcome to Virginia Konrad and a chance to play a real man’s game! But with a High Run of 224 Konrad already knows all about “the real game”.

Warren Kiamco, Quezon City, Philippines b. 1970 Cebu City, Philippines Warren is married and the proud papa of three beautiful daugh- ters and at the same time he has managed to be one of the Philippine greats! In 2015 Warren was 1st DC 9-B; 3rd World 14.1, 3rd DC 14.1 Challenge, 5th in World 10 Ball, 9th at US Open 8 Ball and 17th US Open 9 Ball. All this in just one year. 2014 he was 5th at US Open and 9th at World 14.1. Always vs. the very top players on the planet. What a superb player; try and watch him. Warren lives in Asia but spends a most of the year playing all over and we are pleased that this great player and delightful gentleman is making his 4th trip to our 14.1. BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS

Eddie Abraham, Philadelphia, PA b. Philadelphia Eddie is a long time Philadelphia player and considered one E of the top players in the area and always a favorite in any Elkridge, MD Hanover, MD Odenton, MD Columbia, MD Annapolis, MD

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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 Max Eberle players. His credits are trulyDanny legendary Barouty and he has won more than sixty professional tournaments, not to mention Johnny won our 2011 MD Tournament in his very first try! Among C 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

Saturday, August 18, 2012 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 flight advance to Sunday, plus 3 4th place 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 Shaunthe favorites Wilkie for sure. I II V III VI IV VII AMERICAN 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 ofCorey the gam Deueles few paragons. His credits are truly legenJaysondar yShaw and he has won more than sixty professional tournaments. Among his top honors: 4x World 9 Ball Champion including back-to-baKarenck tit lCorres in 1993 & 1994; Winner US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999;

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

www.simoniscloth.com www.aramith.com the BCA Hall of Fame and rightfully joined the elite gia800.SIMONISnts o f the sport that we all lo888.ARAMITve. JohnnH y 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 o 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 aord 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 suAlanpreme Duty addition to our Maryland tou20rna0m7en Finalit and sitts is indeed an honor to Peterhave you Burrows here once again. We all thank you. BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS Li-Wen Lo, Yokohama, “Rolex” 2012 Marylandb. Open1978, Taipei, 14.1 Taiwan Straight Pool Championship BigIn Daddy’s between Billiards, being a Glen dad Burnie, of twin Maryland sons, Li-Wen has a HR of 313 Saturday, Aug. 18,and 2012 winner ~ ROUND of over ROBIN 50 events PAIRINGS in Asia & EddieTABLE and Abraham,aroundASSIGNMENTS the Philadelphia, world. He PA Diamond Pro Tablesis 4x Japan 1- 4, 7 14.1& 20; champ, Brunswick 3x GoldAsian Crown Cup 9BIIIs Champ.5, 12-18 2010 US Open 10-Ball 2nd. 2016 World 14.1b. 3rd.Philadelphia This is Le-Wen’s 1st visit to our tournament. 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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 England, where he began playing pool and snookerDanny at theBarouty age of twelve. As most of us well know, this can be life changing, but only a few have the talent and mental strength of Darren to reach our game’s highest plateau. And Dynamite sure has done exactly that, and today stands among the top players in the world. RightJohnny here today Archer, in our Acworth, own back yardGA, for“The all ofScorpion” us to enjoy and to personally watch his amazing skills whichb. we 1968 can only Twin vaguely City, imagine. GA And a lovely lady at his side. Life has to be good for the World Champ. Johnny began playing pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today Darren’s huge win in the 2008 World 10 heball is tournament recognized catapulted around him the onto world the asworld one stage of the and gameshe aptly supreme noted “I’ve waited 16 years for this and have to enjoy the moment. I had mixed feelings and I was looking back at my disappointments in the past. Earlierplayers. in the His decade credits I was areranked truly first legendary in the world and but heI had has never won more won a major world championship . . .so thisthan is a dreamsixty comeprofessional true for me tournaments, and I’m happy tonot win to the mention title here Johnny in the Philippines.” won our 2011 MD Tournament in his very first try! Among Darren’s many wins around the world arehis way many too numerous top honors: to mention, Winner but US.some OPEN of his key9 Ball titles Title include: in 1999; 7x 2008 World 10 Ball Champion Player of the2013 Year World and Games 1990s Champion Player ofgold the medal Decade! 12x member 2008 Euro Tour Italian Open Champion of the prestigious2013 World USA 14.1 MOSCONI Straight Pool CUP 2nd TEAM. In 2009 Johnny 2008 DC 14.1 Champion was inducted2013 intoWorld the BCA 2nd Hall of Fame. Johnny has recently helped to organize the 2009 Ranked No. 1 in the World ABP, Assoc.2013 of Make Billiard It Happen Professionals 8 Ball champion and is owner of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you 2009 World Masters Champion 2013 European Player of the Year 2009 U.S. Open 10 Ball Champion Johnny for2014 making World your 14.1 Straight2nd trip Pool to championthe Md. Open and we hope not the last. Johnny is 2010 U.S. Open 9 Ball Champion sponsored2014 by CueStix World Cup International of Pool champion & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. 2010 World Team Champions 2014 American 14.1 Straight Pool 1st 2010 Euro Tour Spanish Open champion 2014 Make It Happen All Around champion 2010 Player of the Year 2014 Make It Happen 8 Ball champion 2010 Ranked # 1 in World 2015 American 14.1 StraightJohnny Pool Archer 1st 2011 DC 14.1 Champion 2015 World 8 Ball champion 2011 U.S. Open 9 Ball Champion 2015 World 14.1 StraightDanny Pool Barouty, 2nd Hollis Hills, Queens, NY 2015 World Masters 2nd 2011 International Challenge of Champ. 1st b. 1956, New York City 2012 World 9 Ball Champion 5x Mosconi Cup Champion and MVP. 2012 International Challenge of Champ. 1st Over 250 other individualWinner titles. of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of 2012 Ranked # 1 in World the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 World Championships, and always makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest In 2010 Darren was a member of the victorious European Mosconi Cup team and was named MVP for the tournament with a 5-1 win-loss record. That same year he won14.1 his players first U.S. in Open the world9 Ball titleand few others see patterns as well as and was selected Player of the Year. Darren shortly moved to America,Queens’s initially own Las DannyVegas and B. Twicethen Danny was runner up in the MD the east coast. In recent years his fighting spirit and dedication to practiceOpen havefinals; made in him2009 one losing of the a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- toughest players to beat. In 2014 Darren married his sweetheart, Miss140 Angie and Tran, in 2006 while losing at the to same Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is time winning the World 14.1 Straight Pool Title plus our American 14.1 Championship! What a year! JohnIn 2015 Schmidt Darren again made it to the World 14.1 finals before losing toa closeThorsten. match Congratulations for hisMike wonderfully Davis to whimsical personality. One of Darren and Angie on their two year anniversary and welcome back theto Virginia favorites and for the sure. 12th annual American 14.1 Straight Pool Championship. AMERICAN 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

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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SHEEHY LEXUS ofANNAPOLIS Lo Li-Wen Petri Makkonen 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS Nikos Oikonomopoulos, Zográfou, “The Greek” b. 1982 Athens, Greece Nick is one of the top dozen players in Europe. 2x Mosconi Cup player and many times National Champion ofEddie his homeland. Abraham, He Philadelphia, won the PA Austria Euro Tour event, 2nd in 2009 Euro Tour 8-Ball, 3rd in US Open 9-B, 2nd in and hasb. Philadelphiabeen ranked No. 5 in the world. His game has picked up dramaticallyEddie in isthe a pastlong few time years Philadelphia and player and considered one Nikos has a high run of 280! Impressive offor thesure. top Nick players was deservedly in the area and always a favorite in any featured on the cover of BD July 2015 andtournament is single. Welcome that he enters. to VA & the USA Niko and thank you for coming over to play in our tournament for the 2nd time. Sponsor: Pechauer Cues.

Dennis Orcollo, Quezon City, Philippines b. 1979, Philippines Little can be said that is not already known of the prowess of this great modern dayThorsten Champ Hohmann from the Philippines. 2015 he won the US Open 8 Ball, the SBE Players JohnnyChampionship, Archer, Acworth,4th in the GA,DC “The9 Scorpion” Ball, 10th in the US Open 10 Ball, b.9th 1968 at the Twin World City, 14.1 GA and 5th in DC 14.1. In 2014 Dennis finished Johnny2nd in beganUS Open playing 9 Ball, pool 1st atin 12DC and turned pro in 1986. Today 14.1 and 1st in US Open 1 Pocket. Congratulations, Dennis, and thank you for making your 3rd visit heto isour recognized tournament. around the world as one of the games supreme Sponsor: Bugsy Promotions; Tigerplayers. Products. 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 Maria top Saal, honors: Austria. Winner WPA US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x World 9 BallPlayer Champion of the Year2016 and 1990s Player of the Decade! 12x member b. 1990 Austriaof the prestigious USA MOSCONI CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny Young Mr. Ouschanwas inducted follows into closely the BCA the Hallfootsteps of Fame. of hisJohnny illustri has- recently helped to organize the ous sister, Jasmin,ABP, Assoc. and thisof Billiard year he Professionals was 1st in World and is Cupowner and of Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you 5th in the China Open. Albin has been a member of the Euro Mosconi CupJohnny team forand making in 2016 your defeated 2nd trip Shane to the VonMd. OpenBoening and we hope not the last. Johnny is to win the covetedsponsored WPA by World CueStix 9 Ball International Title. This & is Scorpion his first Cues. visit See pg. 13. Mike Sigelto our tournament and Albin promised me that if he wins this year he will make sure that comely Jasmin comes over to play in 2018! Hope you win, Albin!

Danny Barouty, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY Alex Pagulayan, Toronto, CAN “The Lion” 2004 World b. 1956, New York City 9 Ball Champion; 2005 US Open 9 Ball Champion. Winner of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of b. 1976, Cabagan, Philippines the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 World Championships, and Alex is a Canadian professional pool & snooker champion, born in the Philippines where else, and now makes his home in Toronto. Thealways Little makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest Lion is known for his relaxed demeanor even during the most14.1 intense players in the world and few others see patterns as well as competition and is admired not only for his great game but for hisQueens’s charm own Danny B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD and interaction with fans and his comic impersonation of other playersOpen finals; is in 2009 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- always entertaining. But as we know his pool credits overshadow140 all else:and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is 2013 DC 9 Ball title, 2011-2012 Canadian Snooker Champion. Alex has won dozens of titles around the world including half a dozen higha finishes close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of at the World 14.1 where one year he even had to “struggle” to beatthe old favorites Mr. for sure. Peter Pool. WelcomeShaun backWilkie once again, Alex, for your 3rd visit. Photos provided by Rich Rhoads AMERICAN 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP Daryl Peach, , England b. 1972, Castleford, West Yorkshire, UK Daryl plays regularly here in the US and also in Europe, where he has consistently been ranked in the top tier of players and many times a member of the Euro Mosconi Cup team. In 1995 Daryl won the World Pool Masters and since has captured many titles including the 2010 Italian Open & 2012 German Open. In 2014 Daryl finished 9th in the World Cup & 13th in U.S. Open 9 Ball. Daryl is married and has a young daughter and this will be his 3rd crack at our championship. Welcome, Daryl. Sponsor: Predator & Kamui.

Don Polo, Bridgeton, NJ b. 1953, NJ Don is retired after a 37 yr. career with the NJ Hwy. Dept. and is married with two adult marriedRic childrenhard M andolineir grandchildren.o - Owner o fHe Big has Da beenddy’s a B regularilliards at our Championship for many years and has been one of the Philadel- phia area and NJ’s strongest players for three decades. His love of pool began at the age of ten and his High Run is 184. Don’s wife, Olga is his biggest fan and always comes along with him to our tournament. Today Don and Olga manage their family business LaTorre’s Belly Buster, in Wildwood, NJ known for their great specialty sandwiches, burgers and pizza. Don wouldn’t miss this tournament for the world and like Peter B., 14.1 is the only game! Thanks again for playing, Don.

Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, Murcia, Spain b. 1991Spain One of the top young players in Europe today and in 2016 Fran finished 17th in the World 9 Ball tournament and has finished high up in many Euro events in the past few years. This will be his 2nd crack at our American 14.1. Welcome back to Virginia, Francisco. Trophies

John Schmidt, Hesperia, CA “Mr. 400” b. 1973 San Diego, CA John and his wife Felicity are avid campers, hikers and golfers. John “Mr. 400” Schmidt grew up playing golf and, upon discov- ering his love for pool, dreamed that one day it would be as big as golf. Mr. 400 was given his nickname after his legendary high run of 400+ balls in a practice session. John has already won the Sands Regency Open in Reno beating out a 200 player field, and won the Legends of Straight Pool and One Pocket. He represented the USA at the 2005 World Pool Championships in Taiwan. 2011 was John’s first visit to our MD Open and he finished an impressive 2nd. Not discouraged, John returned to Maryland in 2012 and won it all, besting Thorsten in the finals. The same year he sold his WVA poolroom, Schmidt’s Billiards & More, to return to his home state of California. John plays with very high-energy for both himself and fans and his entertainment skills match his grace and precision at the table. Welcome back to our American 14.1,200 9John, Finali andsts best of luck. 2014.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS Jayson Shaw, Orange, CT “Eagle Eye” b. 1988, Glascow, Young Jayson has set the US pro circuit on fire since his 2012 immi- gration from Scotland with impressive wins over all of the top players including his comeback win at TurningEddie Stone Abraham, in 2014. HePhiladelphia, won TS PA 9-Ball again in 2015 and this past Augustb. Philadelphia bested a 128 player field at the TS Classic for the 3rd year in a row. No fluke for sure. He has won the Ginky Memorial in NYC and wonEddie the is DCC a long 14.1 time with hisPhiladelphia ca- player and considered one reer High Run of 227! Currently youngof phenom, the top Jayson, players is in Ranke the darea and always a favorite in any No. 2 in the World and returns to our championshiptournament that for thehe enters.3rd time with his sights clearly focused on knocking off Dynamite Darren & cohorts. Jayson and his wife, Ara, have a small daughter Lee Anna. Jayson is sponsored by Lucasi; OB Cues.

Brandon Shuff, Concord, NC b. 1983, Virginia Brandon has long been one of the ‘young guns’ on the east coast Pro circuit, displaying his skill in all the disciplines, 9 Ball, One pocket,Thorsten and in Hohmann 14.1 here in our American tournament where he always makes a strong Johnnyshowing. Archer, His 2014 Acworth, fantastic GA, “The Scorpion” comeback win vs. legend José Paricab. 1968 will Twinlong beCity, remembered GA by all who witnessed the stout heart of this great player. 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 Jani Siekkinen, Helsinki, Finland b. 1987, Helsinki,than sixty Finland professional tournaments, not to mention Johnny Jani has beenwon a ourpro for2011 five MD years Tournament and is making in his his very 1st visitfirst to try!our Among tournamenthis and many looks top forward honors: to Winner the challenge US. OPEN here 9 Ball in Virginia.Title in 1999; 7x Jani is a 12x medalist in Finnish tournaments and was his country’s National ChampionPlayer of asthe wellYear as and a European1990s Player Championship of the Decade! bronze 12x member medalist (Teamof the Division) prestigious and Baltic USA PoolMOSCONI League CUP Winner. TEAM. His In HR 2009 is Johnny 121. Do wewas have inducted the next into Mika the in our BCA midst? Hall ofWelcome Fame. Johnnyto our 14.1 has recently helped to organize the Jani. Sponsors: Jasalste Co.; Suomen Biljardimyynti (Finnish Billiard supplies);ABP, Assoc. Polarfloor of Billiard Co.; Professionals TAOM Tips & andChalk. 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. Ralf Souquet “TheMike SigelKaiser” Manching, Germany, US Open 9Ball title; World 9 Ball title; World 8 Ball title, US Open 14.1 2000; BCA Hall of Fame. b. 1968, Eschweiler, Germany This is Ralf’s 1st visit to our tournament and if my memory serves me he has been playing pool since before he learned to ride his tricycle along the banks of the Meuse. That’s over four decades ago so Dannywhy Barouty, Hollis Hills, Queens, NY has it taken The Kaiser so long to get here? Well, it just might be thatb. 1956,in New York City those intervening years the little German with the huge smile has Winnerwon of many NY area 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of more than 300 tournaments around the world and for the past three decades Ralf is recognized everywhere as one of the legends ofthe the recent Predator-Dragon 14.1 World Championships, and game we love. In 1996, he won the WPA World Nine-ball Championalways- makes a great showing. Currently one of the strongest ship & reached the finals of the same event in 2001 & 2006. In 14.12002 players in the world and few others see patterns as well as he won the US Open 9B title. In 2008 Ralf won his 2nd World title, the World 8 Ball Championship. Let’s not forget 14.1 and Ralf has beenQueens’s own Danny B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD one of the finest Straight Pool players in the world for three decadesOpen in- finals; in 2009 losing a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- cluding winning the US Open Straight Pool title in 2000; High Run 285.140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is Please welcome a delightful man and articulate polished champion. Thanks for ‘finally’ making our tournament Ralf! a close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of Sponsors: Simonis Cloth; Aramith Balls, Universal Cues, Predathe- favorites for sure. tor Shafts, KamuiShaun Chalk Wilkie and Tip, Veith KG, Zento Breaktip Photos provided by Rich Rhoads AMERICAN 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP 2121 Mika Immonen 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 US Open 9-Ball 2nd 2002 UPA International 10-ball Champion 2003 Philippine Open Champion 2007 Derby City Straight Pool Champion 2008 US Open 9-Ball Champion 2008 IPT Pro-Am Champion 2008 Mosconi Cup MVP 2008 All Japan Champion 2009 US Open 9-BallR icChampionhard Molineiro - Owner of Big Daddy’s Billiards 2009 World 10-Ball Champion 2009 Pro Pool Player of the Year 2009 International Open Champion 2010 International Challenge of Champions 2013 Ultimate 10-Ball Championship 2014 BCA Hall of Fame inductee 2016 World 14.1 Champion Thorsten Hohmann Thorsten was born and raised in Fulda, Germany and at a very young age had always been interested in sports playing soccer, table , and badminton. At the age of nine Thorsten’s father took him to a local pool hall. On his 10th birthday Thorsten received a miniature pool table. By age twelve Thorsten was visiting local pool parlors. At 16 he won his first open adult tournament with 128 players in the State of Hessia. In 2003 he became the 3rd German (after & Ralf Souquet) to win the World 9 Ball title. Thorsten lives in Jacksonville, FL and at times in Germany. Major Titles 2003 WPA World 9-Ball Champion 2014 WPBL Bonus Ball Champion 2003 German 9-Ball Champion 2014 Manny Pacquiao Cup Champion 2003 German 14.1 ChampionTrophies 2015 Archer Cup Champion 2003 New Jersey State 14.1 Champion 2015 World 14.1 Champion 2004 German 9-Ball Champion 2005 World Pool League Champion 2005 BCA Open 9-Ball Championship 2006 World 14.1 Champion 2006 IPT North American Open 8-Ball Champ 2007 European 9-Ball Champion 2008 Accu-Stats 14.1 Invitational 2008 Asian 10-Ball Champion 2008 Lucasi Hybrid 14.1 Champion Champion 2010 All Japan Championships Champion 2011 World 14.1 Champion 2011 World Cup of Pool Champion 2011 Philippine Open Champion 2013 Maryland 14.1 Champion 2013 World 14.1 Champion 2013 WPC World 9-Ball2009 ChampionFinalists 2214.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS Billy Thorpe, Dayton, OH b. 1997, Dayton, OH Talk about a young gun who is setting the pool world on fire . . . this is your man! Billy is Eddiepresently Abraham, rated Philadelphia,among the PA top players in the US and it is no wonder why. 2017 he won the DCC 1 Pocket title! Andb. 2nd Philadelphia DCC Master of the Table. Though he has not playedEddie a lot is ofa 14.1long timeBilly Philadelphiahas a player and considered one high run of 110 and brings his Aof game the topto ourplayers tournament in the area and always a favorite in any for the very first time. Good lucktournament Billy and that hope he enters.you be - come a regular to our American 14.1. Billy is sponsored by Molinari.

Lee Van Corteza, Davao City Philippines ‘Van Van’ 2007 PhilippineThorsten Nat’l Hohmann Champion b. 1979, Davao City Johnny Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” Another of the great Philippineb. 1968 players Twin City, following GA in the footsteps of greats Efren,Johnny Bustie, began Warren playing Kiamco, pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today & Alex P. Lee started playing pool in 1993 and has won four Goldhe Medals is recognized and aroundone Silver the world as one of the games supreme Medal at the Southeast Asianplayers. Games, His credits and wasare truly the legendary and he has won more winner of the 2004 tournamentthan in sixty the professionalPhilippines tournaments, de- not to mention Johnny feating fellow countryman Franciscowon our 2011 Bustamante MD Tournament in in his very first try! Among the finals. In 2007 Cortezahis many won top the honors: Philippine Winner Na- US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x tional Championship. This is his 2nd visit to our 14.1. Welcome back to Virginia Lee!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. Shaun Wilkie, Havre de Grace, MD “Get Some” Mike Sigelb. 1981. Havre de Grace, MD For many years Shaun has been a loyal supporter of the won- derful game of pocket billiards. His grandfather, John Wilkie Sr., was the major influence for Shaun when he started to play at the youthful age of 9 . . . as in 9 Ball. Shaun turned pro in 2006 and today is the top player inDanny Maryland. Barouty, His HollisHR is Hills,199. Queens, NY Shaun has finished high in our tournamentb. 1956, New every York year City and this might be the year reaches the top.Winner A fearless of many shotNY area maker, 14.1 titles, Danny has played in all of Shaun has won the hearts and mindsthe recentof all whoPredator-Dragon witness his 14.1 World Championships, and great competitive spirit. I still recall his 2007 match with Mika Immonen and his 2010 MD Open Finalsalways with makes Danny a great Harriman showing. Currently one of the strongest when he lost a gut-wrenching heartbreaker14.1 players to finishin the world2nd. and He few others see patterns as well as placed in the final 32 players in theQueens’s 2008 ownWorld Danny 14.1 B.and Twice in Danny was runner up in the MD 2014 & again in 2015 climbed to 9th.Open For finals; a decade in 2009 Shaun losing has a close match to Bob Maidhof 150- remained loyal to his original cue maker.140 and in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is Sponsors: LUCASI HYBRID, cues. Black Heart Billiard Tips, a close match for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of APA of South Jersey, Pure X cues.the favorites for sure. Shaun Wilkie Photos provided by Rich Rhoads AMERICAN 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP 2323 Tom Walter, Great Neck, NY b. 1954, NY We are pleased once more to drag Tom in off his favorite golf course to come down to Virginia to play. Last year Tom made another great run in our tournament, knocking off the likes of Alaska Morgan & to finish in the top 8 before losing to eventual runner-up Karen Corr in the semi-finals. If you want to know how strong Tom plays just watch, and ask Mike Davis, who said that he learned more in his match with Tom than with anyone else. Tom has appeared in the World 14.1 tournament many times and has been one of NY areas top 100 ball runners for three decades. We thank you, Tom, for coming down to Virginia.

Michael Yednak, Brooklyn,Richard M olNYineiro - Owner of Big Daddy’s Billiards 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 ap- pearance here a decade ago. My goodness! Today Mi- chael is one of the top players in NYC and a regular in all of the regional NY area tournaments as well as making a solid showing in 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 124. Welcome back Michael. Sponsors: Kamui, Jacoby Custom Cues. Predator.

Zion Zvi, Flushing, Queens, NY Trophieb.s 1978 in Tel Aviv, Israel Zion was 2nd in 2005 MD 14.1 Open with a sterling win over Ryan McCreesh. Since then he has played in many of our tournaments as well as the World 14.1 Championships and vir- tually all NY area 9 ball events. Zion frequently finishes near the top of the leader board and is always a threat to carry off 1st prize! He has recently turned away from the pool world as he begins to build his career in NYC. We hope only temporarily as ZZ is truly one of the top players and a real threat in any game. This just might be his year! High Run 190, so it is nice to have this great talent back once more. Good luck ZZ. Sponsors: High Rock & Molinari

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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 Peterof the prestigious& Megan 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.

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. ShaunBilly Wilkie Thorpe Johnny Archer Photos provided by Rich Rhoads AMERICAN 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP 2523

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Albin Ouschan Bob Madenjian 2009 Finalists 2614.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP BIGDIAMOND DADDY’S BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS

GOLD BLACK WHITE Eddie Abraham, Philadelphia, PA b. Philadelphia

GOLD BLACK WHITE 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:logo1 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

GOLD BLACK sponsored by CueStix International & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. WHITE 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 www.simoniscloth.com www.aramith.com 800.SIMONIS 888.ARAMITH 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 AMERICAN 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP 2723 AMERICAN 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP Past Champions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Niels Feijen 150 defeated Mika Immonen 114. Oct 16, 2016 Darren Appleton 150 defeated Thorsten Hohmann 94. Oct 25, 2015 Darren Appleton 150 defeated Karen Corr 28. Sep 14, 2014 Thorsten Hohmann 150 defeated Johnny Archer 111. Sep 16, 2013 John Schmidt 150 defeated Thorsten Hohmann 21. Aug 18, 2012 Johnny Archer 150 defeated John Schmidt 74. July 24, 2011 Danny Harriman 150 defeated Shaun Wilkie 94. June 20, 2010 Danny Harriman 150 defeated Dave Daya 28. June 28, 2009 Bob Maidhof 150 defeated Danny Barouty 140. July 12, 2008 Mika ImmonenRichard M150olineir defeatedo - Owner Mike of Big DDavisaddy’s 59. Billia Junerds 10, 2007 Ed Hodan 150 defeated Danny Barouty 89. Nov 19, 2006 Ryan McCreesh 150 defeated David Hunt 67. Aug 8, 2005

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2009 Finalists Ralf Souquet 14.1 STRAIGHT~A Special POOL CHAMPIONSHIPThanks to OurBIGTOP Sponsors DADDY’S HAT CUE BILLIARDS ~ CLUB BIG DADDY’S BILLIARDS This tournament would not be possible without their support Dorsey Holdings, LLC, Tom & Cindy Dorsey, Richmond, VA Diamond Billiards, Midlothian, VA & Thomas Dorsey Iwan Simonis ~ Aramith Billiard Balls ~ Libertyville,Eddie Abraham, IL ~ Ivan Philadelphia, Lee PA Peter & Sandy Sears, Madison,b. WI Philadelphia Rebecca Snow Burrows & Erik R. Addington,Eddie New isYork a long City, time NY Philadelphia player and considered one Chuck & Vicki Seeger, Fort Myers, FL. Nate & Lizaof the Sulinski, top players Olney, in the MD area and always a favorite in any Bob Jewett, Santa Clara, CAtournament that he enters. Bob & Vicki Paski, Grand Ledge, MI

Dick Abbott, BilliardThorsten Cue, Roanoke, Hohmann VA Hunt & Haselman DDS, N. Chesterfield, VA AccuStats Video Productions, Pat Fleming, NJ Dave Jacoby, Jacoby Custom Cues, Inc., Nekoosa, WI Johnny Archer, Acworth, GA, “The Scorpion” Baltimore City Cues, Jay & Margaret Wilkinson Kamui Tips, John Bertone, Long Beach, CA b. 1968 Twin City, GA Billiards Digest, Mike Panozzo, Chicago, IL Ed & Marseda Lain, Lake Oswego, OR Johnny began playing pool at 12 and turned pro in 1986. Today Andy & Carol Basso, Townsend, DE Latorre’s Belly Buster, Don & Olga Polo, Wildwood, NJ he is recognized around the world as one of the games supreme Alex Borukhovich, New York City, NY Charles T. Magee, Washington, DC players. His credits are truly legendary and he has won more Thomas W. Burrows, Chicago, IL Darrel Martineau, DPM Univ. Billiards, Elk Grove, CA than sixty professional tournaments, not to mention Johnny Col. Lou & Jenney Camardo, USMC, Monterey, CA George N. Matthews, CPA, Annapolis, MD won our 2011 MD Tournament in his very first try! Among Lou & Sarah Camardo, Dearborn Hts., MI Donald F. Mokrauer, Westfield, NJ his many top honors: Winner US. OPEN 9 Ball Title in 1999; 7x John A. Camire, Waxhaw, NC Molinari, Min-Jae Pak, Queens, NY Player of the Year and 1990s Player of the Decade! 12x member Dennis & Wendy B. Carlton, Jacksonville, FL Nat’l Billiard Academy, Candace Coffin, Hillsville, VA of the prestigious USA MOSCONI CUP TEAM. In 2009 Johnny Capt. Terrell & Mary Clark, USN, Fairfax, VA Sean Parker, New York City, NY was inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame. Johnny has recently helped to organize the Champion Billiards, Gary Allen, Frederick, MD ABP, Assoc.Capt. of BilliardRobert W. Professionals Patrick, Jr. USN, and Alexandria, is owner ofVA Marietta Billiard Club. Thank you Cue & Case Sales, Inc. Lucasi Hybrid Johnny forJohn making & Leslie your Pearson, 2nd trip Watersmeet, to the Md. MI Open and we hope not the last. Johnny is CueSports International, Mark Griffin, Henderson,sponsored NV Pepe by CueStix Porrata, InternationalRichmond, VA & Scorpion Cues. See pg. 13. Brad & Lynne Davidson, Annapolis, MD Predator Group, Paul Costain, Kyle Nolan, Jax., FL Mike Sigel Diamond Billiard Products, Jeffersonville, IN Quantum Professional, Jen Lasswell Albers, San D. CA Dan & Sheila Eckert, Brooklyn, NY Steve & Alice Rapas, Detroit, MI Donald D. Fanning, Jupiter, FL Ned & Karen Redick, Greenwood, Indiana Duncan & Sally Fordham, Beaufort, SC Michael W. Rosa, Merrill Lynch, Vienna, VA Ms. Megan Fort, Burlington, NJ Ralph Rubin, Baltimore,Danny Barouty,MD Hollis Hills, Queens, NY Dr. Michael S. Frank, Ph.D., Crofton, MD Norma Goulder Savin,b. 1956, Sarasota, New York FL City Paul Frankel Prof Q Ball, Germantown, TN Severn Insurance,Winner Ltd., Annapolis, of many MD NY ~area Peter 14.1 Burrows titles, Danny has played in all of Doug & Marlene Garner, Annapolis, MD Spar Data, Baltimore,the recentMD ~ BradPredator-Dragon Davidson 14.1 World Championships, and Dave & Magda Gelaszus, Hamilton, NJ Bud & Nancy Steiner,always Park makes Ridge, a ILgreat showing. Currently one of the strongest Leonard Goldstein, Deerfield, IL Bob Treffeisen, 14.1Milwaukee, players WIin the world and few others see patterns as well as Bill & Kathy Heflin, Annapolis, MD Universe Clothing,Queens’s Nick Bashizi own Danny B. Twice Danny was runner up in the MD Doug Hilson, Callicoon Center, NY CMDR. Rob & LorraineOpen finals; Velez, inUSN, 2009 Coatesville, losing a PAclose match to Bob Maidhof 150- Kenneth C. Holstrom, Annapolis, MD Greg Warren, Sarasota,140 and FL in 2006 losing to Ed Hodan. And best of all, his pool is Phil Hutchinson, Harwood, MD Guy L. Yates, Catonsville,a close match MD for his wonderfully whimsical personality. One of the favorites for sure. CMDR. Liam & AmandaShaun Hulin, Wilkie USN, Coronado, CA Mary Ann Zaruba, Coldwell Banker, Annapolis, MD Dr. David Hunt, DDS, Richmond, VA Mighty Joe YoungPhotos Cues, provided Delran, by NJRich Rhoads

2017 AMERICAN 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Diamond Billiards 13184 Midlothian Pike Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 794-8787 www.diamondbilliardsva.com Very special thanks to those who have given their time and effort to make our 12th annual tournament a success. Especially Chairman, Peter Burrows, Vice Chmn. Dr. Michael Frank, Tournament Director Megan Fort, and Asst, Directors Andy Lincoln, Ass’t Director, Chuck Seeger, Ass’t Director, Shaun Wilke, Bob Hunter, Nate Sulinski; our Photographer Warren Kahle and Program Designer Marlene Garner. Applause and thanks also to Thomas Dorsey and his partners and staff at Diamond Billiards. Thank you all.