One of the by-products of restricted-rate and split bracket events is the emergence of talent at somewhat specific, individual levels. We here at AZBilliards are, as a result, adding new names to our database all the time. Previously, on regional tours and at independent events, there’d be a ‘base’ crew of competitors, supplemented by a set of local-to-a-room players, and a sprinkling of ‘first timers,’ who’d trade wins and other-place finishes across a schedule. These days, when the signs go up, as they did this past weekend (Jan. 17-18), down in Tallahassee, FL, there are usually quite a few people […]

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Two years ago, on the Q City 9-Ball Tour, Wilson Dorsey collected his third (known) cash payout and won his first regional tour title at Mickey Milligan’s in New Bern, NC. Last year – same tour, same location – he won his second. This past weekend (Sat., Jan. 17) – same tour, same location – Dorsey came from the loss side to chalk up his eighth, overall cash finish on the tour and claim his third win. The $250-added event drew 25 entrants to Mickey Milligan’s. Racing to 8 throughout and generally giving up three or four ‘beads on the […]

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