Johnny Archer vs Kevin Clark race to 800 points

[Positively Ralf]

Saw this being advertised in the turning stone stream. Will be happening in two weeks in maryland across two days with $20k in the middle. Personally, I would've done 3 races to 200 each, first to two wins wins it all.

I know Clark as a player who is always willing to do these exhibition matches and he usually plays well in them. Didn't know Johnny was doing much of anything lately besides the Ultimate Pool stuff.

 

[mikemosconi]

800 point match over even 2 days can be a lot of pool if it stays reasonably close. This may be a mental stamina match as much as a 14.1 skill and knowledge match.

 

[sparkle84]

Looks to be in Tennessee.

 

[Wayne Crimi]

Johnny seems to be trying to get back into top form, but you can tell he's got a way to go.

 

[iusedtoberich]

Live now:

 

[Bob Jewett]

And the evening ends at 409-257, Archer ahead. The balls were marked -- cue ball and break ball.

 

[iusedtoberich]

I thought Kevin Clark would be the favorite. Johnny had a 100+ run and an 80+ run from what I recall the commentators said while tuning in periodically.

 

[iusedtoberich]

Day 1 stream was 9 hrs of actual play, and about 20min beforehand of practice.

 

[Bob Jewett]

It looks like they restart in two hours. 3PM Eastern?

 

[iusedtoberich]

Day 2 link. 505 349 current score Archer ahead.

 

[Wayne Crimi]

Johnny played quite well. I think he's slowly rounding into form.