During a May 17 press conference, pro players Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris and Stevie Moore announced formation of the Association for Billiard Players (ABP).
This association has been formed to protect professional billiard players and will serve as a method for guaranteeing professional players' payment in events; control the ranking points system for professional players; provide a mechanism for protecting professional players against unforseen issues; and eventually provide health insurance benefits and retirement funds for professional players.
The ABP also declared that all promoters will have to adhere to its stipulations, which will be provided in the near future.
The ABP has been working with the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) to assist with administration, entry fee collection, promoter fees and added monies. The BCA will aid in the eventual ranking system turnover as well.
The current ABP roster includes some of the biggest names in the game: Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris, Stevie Moore, Mike Davis, Shawn Putnam, Shane Van Boening, Mike Immonen, Charlie Williams, Thorsten Hohmann, Corey Deuel, John Schmidt and Oscar Dominguez.
ABP Press Conference from Inside Pool Magazine
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
U.S. Open 10-Ball Championships Day 2 Results
Tuesday Round 1 Results
Bill Stock vs. Ronnie Alcano
Glenn Atwell vs. Frankie Hernandez
Glenn Atwell vs. Frankie Hernandez
Bob Lewis vs. Chieh Yu Chou
Thomas Engert vs. Steve Lillis
Sal Butera vs. Mika Immonen
Fabian Louison vs. Ernesto Dominguez
Turk Berberoglu vs. Tommy Tokoph
Gabe Owen vs. Dan Heidrich
Warren Kiamco vs. PJ Massicotte
Danny Louie vs. Huidji See
Beau Runningen vs. Ralf Souquet
Jose Parica vs. Sarah Rousey
Marc Vidal Claramunt vs. Lo Hi-Wen
Tyler Edey vs. Ronnie Wiseman
Chris Melling vs. Oscar Dominguez
Jeremy Jones vs. Brandon Shuff
Rafael Martinez vs. Hennessee Pinegar
Ryan Solleveld vs. Ben Nunan
Mike Davis vs. Corey Harper
Veronique Menard vs. Vince Chambers
Yukio Akakariyama vs. Darren Appleton
Stevie Moore vs. Jason Robichaud
Mike Yednak vs. Youtarou Yamaguchi
Shane Van Boening vs. Melissa Little
Thorsten Hohmann vs. Kim Davenport
Gus Briseno vs. Ryoko Onaga
Gayoung Kim vs. Gregory Harada
Mark Gray vs. Charlie Williams
Tuesday Round 2 Results
Tommy Najar vs. Al Lapena
Mike Dechaine vs. Marco Tschudi
Kazuki Nishimura vs. Karl Boyes
Pin Yi Ko vs. Tony Drago
Lee Van Corteza vs. Chris Bartram
Brendan Crockett vs. Francis Crevier
Daryl Peach vs. Earl Strickland
Po-Cheng Kuo vs. Marcus Chamat
Edwin Montal vs. John Schmidt
Toru Kuribayashi vs. Francisco Bustamante
Vivian Villareal vs. Manny Chau
Sylver Ochoa vs. Dennis Hatch
Jeff Jiminez vs. Stan Tourangeau
John Morra vs. Dennis Orcollo
Larry Nevel vs. Liz Ford
Rodney Morris vs. Max Eberle
Johnny Archer vs. Jason Klatt
Efren Reyes vs. Roberto Gomez
Ronnie Alcano vs. Glenn Atwell
Chieh Yu Chou vs. Thomas Engert
Mika Immonen vs. Ernesto Dominguez
Tommy Tokoph vs. Dan Heidrich
Warren Kiamco vs. Huidji See
Ralf Souquet vs. Sarah Rousey
Lo Hi-Wen vs. Tyler Edey
Oscar Dominguez vs. Jeremy Jones
Wednesday Morning (11 a.m.) Matches
Wednesday Afternoon (1 p.m.) Matches
Wednesday Afternoon (3 p.m.) Matches
Wednesday Evening (6 p.m.) Matches
Wednesday Night (8 p.m.) Matches
Mike Dechaine vs. Marco Tschudi
Kazuki Nishimura vs. Karl Boyes
Pin Yi Ko vs. Tony Drago
Lee Van Corteza vs. Chris Bartram
Brendan Crockett vs. Francis Crevier
Daryl Peach vs. Earl Strickland
Po-Cheng Kuo vs. Marcus Chamat
Edwin Montal vs. John Schmidt
Toru Kuribayashi vs. Francisco Bustamante
Vivian Villareal vs. Manny Chau
Sylver Ochoa vs. Dennis Hatch
Jeff Jiminez vs. Stan Tourangeau
John Morra vs. Dennis Orcollo
Larry Nevel vs. Liz Ford
Rodney Morris vs. Max Eberle
Johnny Archer vs. Jason Klatt
Efren Reyes vs. Roberto Gomez
Ronnie Alcano vs. Glenn Atwell
Chieh Yu Chou vs. Thomas Engert
Mika Immonen vs. Ernesto Dominguez
Tommy Tokoph vs. Dan Heidrich
Warren Kiamco vs. Huidji See
Ralf Souquet vs. Sarah Rousey
Lo Hi-Wen vs. Tyler Edey
Oscar Dominguez vs. Jeremy Jones
Wednesday Morning (11 a.m.) Matches
Rafael Martinez vs. Ben Nunan
Corey Harper vs. Vince Chambers
Darren Appleton vs. Stevie Moore
Youtarou Yamaguchi vs. Shane Van Boening
Thorsten Hohmann vs. Ryoko Onaga
Gayoung Kim vs. Charlie Williams
Paul Juarez vs. Peter Dimmick
Shaun Wilkie vs. Keith Bennett
Yu Ram Cha vs. David Alcaide
Corey Harper vs. Vince Chambers
Darren Appleton vs. Stevie Moore
Youtarou Yamaguchi vs. Shane Van Boening
Thorsten Hohmann vs. Ryoko Onaga
Gayoung Kim vs. Charlie Williams
Paul Juarez vs. Peter Dimmick
Shaun Wilkie vs. Keith Bennett
Yu Ram Cha vs. David Alcaide
Wednesday Afternoon (1 p.m.) Matches
Bill Dunsmore vs. Rory Hendrickson
Tony Robles vs. Charlie Bryant
Jasmin Ouschan vs. Christian Johannessen
Adam Kielar vs. Kenichi Uchigaki
Oliver Ortmann vs. Kelly Fisher
Jennifer Barretta vs. Jeremy Sossei
Dave Grau vs. Neil Cummins
Hunter Lombardo vs. Mark Haddad
Carlos Cabello vs. Ricky Yang
Tony Robles vs. Charlie Bryant
Jasmin Ouschan vs. Christian Johannessen
Adam Kielar vs. Kenichi Uchigaki
Oliver Ortmann vs. Kelly Fisher
Jennifer Barretta vs. Jeremy Sossei
Dave Grau vs. Neil Cummins
Hunter Lombardo vs. Mark Haddad
Carlos Cabello vs. Ricky Yang
Wednesday Afternoon (3 p.m.) Matches
Allen Hopkins vs. Corey Deuel
Tron Engebakk vs. Raj Hundal
Naoyki Oi vs. James Baraks
Jayme Goodwin vs. Matt Krah
James Roberts vs. Andrew Pettenger
Bob Weimar, Jr. vs. Imran Majid
Bill Stock vs. Frankie Hernandez
Bob Lewis vs. Steve Lillis
Sal Butera vs. Fabian Louison
Tron Engebakk vs. Raj Hundal
Naoyki Oi vs. James Baraks
Jayme Goodwin vs. Matt Krah
James Roberts vs. Andrew Pettenger
Bob Weimar, Jr. vs. Imran Majid
Bill Stock vs. Frankie Hernandez
Bob Lewis vs. Steve Lillis
Sal Butera vs. Fabian Louison
Wednesday Evening (6 p.m.) Matches
Turk Berberodiu vs. Gabe Owens
PJ Massicotte vs. Danny Louie
Beau Runningen vs. Jose Parica
Marc Vidal Claramunt vs. Ronnie Wiseman
Chris Melling vs. Brandon Shuff
Hennessee Pinegar vs. Ryan Solleveld
Mike Davis vs. Veronique Menard
Yukio Akakariyama vs. Jason Robichaud
Mike Yednak vs. Melissa Little
PJ Massicotte vs. Danny Louie
Beau Runningen vs. Jose Parica
Marc Vidal Claramunt vs. Ronnie Wiseman
Chris Melling vs. Brandon Shuff
Hennessee Pinegar vs. Ryan Solleveld
Mike Davis vs. Veronique Menard
Yukio Akakariyama vs. Jason Robichaud
Mike Yednak vs. Melissa Little
Wednesday Night (8 p.m.) Matches
Kim Davenport vs. Gus Briseno
Gregory Harada vs. Mark Gray
Gregory Harada vs. Mark Gray
TBD
Wednesday Night (10 p.m.) Matches
TBD
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship Day 1 Results
Upsets abounded in day 1 of the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championships, with big name ladies and pool legends taking a beating.
14 year old Brendan Crockett won 9-6 over 2009 Player of the Year Jasmin Ouschan
Kelly Fisher lost 9-0 to Marcus Chamat
Jennifer Baretta lost 9-6 to Edwin Montal
Daryl Peach won 9-5 over Adam Kielar
Pool legend Earl Strickland triumphed 9-3 over Kenichi Uchigaki
Pool legend Alan Hopkins suffered a hill-hill loss to Jeff Jiminez
Vivian Villarreal racked up a win for the ladies 9-8 over Ken Shuman
Efren "The Magician" Reyes cruised to a 9-3 victory over Bobby Weimar
Newly-crowned World Pool Master Dennis Orcollo defeated Raj Hundal 9-4
Roberto Gomez won out over Imran Majid 9-2
Liz Ford cruised to a 9-6 victory over James Baraks
Johnny Archer won a hard-fought battle against James Roberts 9-7
Rodney Morris narrowly beat out Jayme Goodwin for a hill-hill win
Day 2 play begins at 11 a.m. Early matches include: Tyler Edey vs. Ronnie Wiseman, Chris Melling vs. Oscar Dominguez and Thorsten Hohmann vs. Kim Davenport.
Live scoring
Brackets
Live streaming coverage @ TheActionReport
14 year old Brendan Crockett won 9-6 over 2009 Player of the Year Jasmin Ouschan
Kelly Fisher lost 9-0 to Marcus Chamat
Jennifer Baretta lost 9-6 to Edwin Montal
Daryl Peach won 9-5 over Adam Kielar
Pool legend Earl Strickland triumphed 9-3 over Kenichi Uchigaki
Pool legend Alan Hopkins suffered a hill-hill loss to Jeff Jiminez
Vivian Villarreal racked up a win for the ladies 9-8 over Ken Shuman
Efren "The Magician" Reyes cruised to a 9-3 victory over Bobby Weimar
Newly-crowned World Pool Master Dennis Orcollo defeated Raj Hundal 9-4
Roberto Gomez won out over Imran Majid 9-2
Liz Ford cruised to a 9-6 victory over James Baraks
Johnny Archer won a hard-fought battle against James Roberts 9-7
Rodney Morris narrowly beat out Jayme Goodwin for a hill-hill win
Day 2 play begins at 11 a.m. Early matches include: Tyler Edey vs. Ronnie Wiseman, Chris Melling vs. Oscar Dominguez and Thorsten Hohmann vs. Kim Davenport.
Live scoring
Brackets
Live streaming coverage @ TheActionReport
Monday, May 17, 2010
U.S. Open 10-Ball Tournament Starts Today; Live Scoring Available--Streaming Video Starts Tomorrow
The 2010 U.S. Open 10-Ball Tournament starts today and runs through Saturday, May 22 at the Riveria Hotel and Casino in fabulous Las Vegas.
128 players from around the globe will vie for the $89,000 purse.
Real-time live scoring is available here.
Live streaming coverage will be available starting tomorrow at TheActionReport.com
Player List
Ernesto Dominguez
Po-Cheng Kuo
Jason Robichaud
David Alcaide
Tony Drago
Toru Kuribayashi
Tony Robles
Ronnie Alcano
Bill Dunsmore
Al Lapena
Sarah Rousey
Darren Appleton
Max Eberle
Bob Lewis
Beau Runningen
Johnny Archer
Tyler Edey
Steve Lillis
John Schmidt
Glenn Atwell
Tron EngebaKK
Melissa Little
Huidji See
James Baraks
Thomas Engert
Li-Wen Lo
Brandon Shuff
Jennifer Barretta
Kelly Fisher
Hunter Lombardo
Ryan Solleveld
Chris Bartram
Liz Ford
Dan Louie
Jeremy Sossei
Keith Bennett
Roberto Gomez
Fabian Louison
Ralf Souquet
Turk Berberoglu
Jayme Goodwin
Imran Majid
Bill Stock
Karl Boyes
David Grau
Rafael Martinez
Earl Strickland
Gus Briseno
Mark Gray
PJ Massicotte
Tommy Tokoph
Charlie Bryant
Mark Haddad
Veronique Menard
Stan Tourangeau
Francisco Bustamante
Greg Harada Jr.
Edwin Montal
Marco Tschudi
Sal Butera
Dennis Hatch
Stevie Moore
Kenichi Uchigaki
Carlos Cabello
Dan Heidrich
Rodney Morris
Louis Ulrich
Yu Ram Cha
Rory Hendrickson
Tommy Najar
Shane Van Boening
Marcus Chamat
Frankie Hernandez
Larry Nevel
Marc Vidal
Vince Chambers
Thorsten Hohmann
Kazuki Nishimura
Vivian Villarreal
Manny Chau
Allen Hopkins
Ben Nunan
James Wagner
Chieh Yu Chou
Raj Hundal
Sylver Ochoa
Robert Weimar
Karen Corr
Mika Immonen
Naoyuki Oi
Shaun Wilkie
Lee Van Corteza
Jeff Jimenez
Ryoko Onaga
Charlie Williams
Francis Crevier
Christian Johannenssen
Dennis Orcollo
Ronnie Wiseman
Brendan Crockett
Jeremy Jones
Oliver Ortmann
Youtarou Yamaguchi
Neil Cummins
Paul Juarez
Jasmin Ouschan
Ricky Yang
Kim Davenport
Warren Kiamco
Gabe Owen
Michael Yednak
Mike Davis
Adam Kielar
Jose Parica
Mike Dechaine
Ga Young Kim
Daryl Peach
Corey Deuel
Jason Klatt
Andrew Pettiger
Jonathan Pinegar
Peter Dimmick
Pin-Yi Ko
Efren Reyes
Oscar Dominguez
Matt Krah
James Roberts
2010 U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship Payouts
1st: $20,000
2nd: $12,500
3rd: $8,500
4th: $5,700
5-6th: $4,000
7-8th: $2,800
9-12th: $2,000
13-16th: $1,400
17-24th: $1,000
25-32nd: $700
Top Woman Finisher: $1,000 Bonus / 2nd Top Woman Finiaher $500 Bonus
Upcoming Pool Tournament Schedule for the Week of May 17-23
May 14-22
May 22
May 22-23
May 22-23
May 22-23
May 23-24
May 22
North West Open
Dishers Pool & Snooker Club
Cheshire, UK
May 22
Dishers Pool & Snooker Club
Cheshire, UK
May 22
Tiger Bay Area Amateur Tour
Strokers Billiards
Palm Harbor, FL
May 22
Strokers Billiards
Palm Harbor, FL
May 22
Tri-State Tour
Sandcastle Billiards
Edison, NJ
Sandcastle Billiards
Edison, NJ
May 22-23
Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour
Raxx Pool Room
West Hempstead, NY
Raxx Pool Room
West Hempstead, NY
May 22-23
KF Cues 9-Ball Tour
Strokers Billiards
Palm Harbor, FL
Strokers Billiards
Palm Harbor, FL
May 22-23
Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour
Classic Billiards
Conyers, GA
Classic Billiards
Conyers, GA
May 23-24
J. Pechauer Northeast Women's Tour
Castle Billiards Lounge
East Rutherford, NJ
Castle Billiards Lounge
East Rutherford, NJ
Dennis Orcollo Crowned 2010 World Pool Masters Champion
World Pool Masters Champion Dennis Orcollo (Philippines)
Photo courtesy of InsidePoolMag.com
Last 16 Standing
Raj Hundal (IND) 1-8 Dennis Orcollo (PHI)
John Morra (CAN) 8-4 John Schmidt (USA)
Ricky Yang (INA) 6-8 Ralf Souquet (GER)
Roberto Gomez (PHI) 3-8 Jayson Shaw (SCO)
Naoyuki Oi (JAP) 8-5 Charlie Williams (USA)
Daryl Peach (ENG) 8-10 Toru Kuribayashi (JAP)
Rodney Morris (USA) 5 – 8 Thomas Engert (GER)
Oliver Ortmann (GER) 8-6 Thorsten Hohmann (GER)
Quarter-Finals
Dennis Orcollo (PHI) 8-3 John Morra (CAN)
Ralf Souquet (GER) 8-5 Roberto Gomez (PHI)
Charlie Williams (USA) 8-6 Toru Kuribayashi (JAP)
Thomas Engert (GER) 8-6 Oliver Ortmann (GER)
Semi-Finals
Dennis Orcollo (PHI) 8-6 Roberto Gomez (PHI)
Oliver Ortmann (GER) 3-8 Toru Kuribayashi (JAP)
Losers Receive $5,000
Final Results
Dennis Orcollo (PHI) 8-3 Toru Kuribayashi (JAP)
Winner receives $20,000, runner-up $10,000
Raj Hundal (IND) 1-8 Dennis Orcollo (PHI)
John Morra (CAN) 8-4 John Schmidt (USA)
Ricky Yang (INA) 6-8 Ralf Souquet (GER)
Roberto Gomez (PHI) 3-8 Jayson Shaw (SCO)
Naoyuki Oi (JAP) 8-5 Charlie Williams (USA)
Daryl Peach (ENG) 8-10 Toru Kuribayashi (JAP)
Rodney Morris (USA) 5 – 8 Thomas Engert (GER)
Oliver Ortmann (GER) 8-6 Thorsten Hohmann (GER)
Quarter-Finals
Dennis Orcollo (PHI) 8-3 John Morra (CAN)
Ralf Souquet (GER) 8-5 Roberto Gomez (PHI)
Charlie Williams (USA) 8-6 Toru Kuribayashi (JAP)
Thomas Engert (GER) 8-6 Oliver Ortmann (GER)
Semi-Finals
Dennis Orcollo (PHI) 8-6 Roberto Gomez (PHI)
Oliver Ortmann (GER) 3-8 Toru Kuribayashi (JAP)
Losers Receive $5,000
Final Results
Dennis Orcollo (PHI) 8-3 Toru Kuribayashi (JAP)
Winner receives $20,000, runner-up $10,000
Friday, May 14, 2010
Winners Circle: Pool Tournament Winners for the Week of May 3-9
May 6-9
WPBL Bonus Ball Event
McPhillip Station Casino
Winnipeg, Canada
Table Legend
WPBL Bonus Ball Event
McPhillip Station Casino
Winnipeg, Canada
Francisco Bustamante and his new WPBL Championship Ring
Photo courtesy of the World Professional Billiard League
| Player | GP | W | ETW | OTW | L | ETL | OTL | PF | PA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Bustamante | 28 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 207 | 108 | 60 |
| Nick Varner | 28 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 184 | 159 | 46 |
| Shane Van Boening | 28 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 175 | 130 | 44 |
| Johnny Archer | 28 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 160 | 136 | 38 |
| John Schmidt | 28 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 151 | 169 | 36 |
| Erik Hjorleifson | 28 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 130 | 174 | 32 |
| Charlie Williams | 28 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 137 | 186 | 29 |
| Corey Deuel | 28 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 124 | 206 | 17 |
Table Legend
WPBA Finals Highlights
May 6-9
Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour
The Green Room
Jackson, MS
Nick Vita vs. Gary Abood in the 9-Ball Tournament Finals
More Videos
May 7-9
Hard Times-Mezz 10-Ball Open
Hard Times Billiards
Bellflower, CA
May 8-9
KF Cues 9-Ball Tour
Corner Pockets
Orlando, FL
May 8-9
Ozone Billiards Predator Tour
BQE Billiards
Queens, NY
May 8-9
USSA National Snooker Tour
Shoreline Billiards
Mountain View, CA
Congratulations former Singapore National Snooker Champion Keith E. Boon; winner of the sixth and final tour event!!
May 6-9
Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour
The Green Room
Jackson, MS
| 1st | Cliff Joyner, $1,400 |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Billy Young, $800 |
| 3rd | Danny Smith, $480 |
| 5th | Jason Evans, $150 |
| 6th | Nick Vita, $150 |
| 1st | Daniel McKenney, $1,250 |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Billy Young, $700 |
| 3rd | Justin Cone, $150 |
| 4th | Shane Winters, $150 |
| 1st | Gary Abood, $4,500 |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Nick Vita, $2,700 |
| 3rd | Benny Conway, $1,700 |
| 4th | Daniel McKenney, $1,200 |
| 5th | Justin Bergman, $700 |
| 5th | Chuck Raulston, $700 |
| 7th | Josh Hillard, $200 |
| 7th | Billy Young, $200 |
| 9th | Danny Smith, $150 |
| 9th | Herman Quarles, $150 |
| 9th | Jason Evans, $150 |
| 9th | John "Rerun" Lacy, $150 |
| 1st - $400 added tournament | Gary Lutman |
|---|---|
| 1st - $200 added tournament | Gary Lutman |
Nick Vita vs. Gary Abood in the 9-Ball Tournament Finals
More Videos
May 7-9
Hard Times-Mezz 10-Ball Open
Hard Times Billiards
Bellflower, CA
Winner Lee Vann Corteza
Photo courtesy of AZBilliards.com
| 1st | Lee Vann Corteza, $4,000 |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Rodney Morris, $2,500 |
| 3rd | Max Eberle, $1,500 |
| 4th | Oscar Dominguez, $1,100 |
| 5th | Warren Kiamco, $800 |
| 5th | Roberto Gomez, $800 |
| 7th | Thorsten Hohmann, $600 |
| 7th | Rafael Martinez, $600 |
| 9th | Bernardo Chavez, $400 |
| 9th | Corey Harper, $400 |
| 9th | Marc Vidal, $400 |
| 9th | Sal Butera, $400 |
| 13th | Stevie Moore, $250 |
| 13th | Manual Chau, $250 |
| 13th | Hunter Lombardo, $250 |
| 13th | Eddie Mataya, $250 |
May 8-9
KF Cues 9-Ball Tour
Corner Pockets
Orlando, FL
May 8-9
Ozone Billiards Predator Tour
BQE Billiards
Queens, NY
From Left: Amateur Division First Place Winner Wellington Reyes, Tony Robles & Second Place Melvin Aguilera
Photo courtesy of OntheBreakNews.com
| 1st | Wellington Reyes, $800 |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Melvin Aguilera, $600 |
| 3rd | Brent Boemmels, $400 |
| 4th | Sam Li, $300 |
| 5th | John Hacsi, $200 |
| 5th | John Alicea, $200 |
| 7th | Alberto Estevez, $125 |
| 7th | Wali Muhammad, $125 |
| 9th | Mike Wong, $85 |
| 9th | Ramilo Tanglao, $85 |
| 9th | Scott Simonetti, $85 |
| 9th | Steve Way, $85 |
| 1st | Kevin Guimond, $600 |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Jeremy Sossei, $300 |
| 3rd | George "Ginky" Sansouci, $100 |
May 8-9
USSA National Snooker Tour
Shoreline Billiards
Mountain View, CA
Congratulations former Singapore National Snooker Champion Keith E. Boon; winner of the sixth and final tour event!!
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