1983 us open

[JAM]

JAM, if possible, could you research the info I'm missing:

31st US Open – 2006 John Schmidt – Rodolfo Luat
30th US Open – 2005 Alex Pagulayan – Jose Parica
29th US Open – 2004 Gabe Owen – Thorsten Hohmann
28th US Open – 2003 Jeremy Jones – Jose Parica
27th US Open – 2002 Ralf Souquet – Alex Pagulayan
26th US Open – 2001 Corey Deuel – Mika Immonen
25th US Open - 2000 Earl Strickland – Takeshi Okumura
24th US Open - 1999 Johnny Archer – Jeremy Jones
23rd US Open - 1998 Buddy Hall – Tang Hoa
22nd US Open - 1997 Earl Strickland – Efren Reyes
21st US Open - 1996 Rodney Morris – Efren Reyes
20th US Open - 1995 Reed Pierce – Efren Reyes
19th US Open - 1994 Efren Reyes – Nick Varner
18th US Open - 1993 Earl Strickland – Tony Ellin
17th US Open - 1992 Tommy Kennedy – Johnny Archer
16th US Open - 1991 Buddy Hall – Dennis Hatch
15th US Open - 1990 Nick Varner – Mike Sigel
14th US Open - 1989 Nick Varner - Kim Davenport
13th US Open - 1988 Mike Lebron – Nick Varner
12th US Open - 1987 Earl Strickland - Jim Rempe
11th US Open - 1986 David Howard - Allen Hopkins
10th US Open - 1985 Jimmy Reid - Mike Lebron
9th US Open - 1984 Earl Strickland -
8th US Open - 1983 Mike Sigel - David Howard
7th US Open - 1982 David Howard - Mike Zuglan
6th US Open - 1981 Allen Hopkins -
5th US Open - 1980 Mike Sigel -
4th US Open - 1979 Louis Roberts -
3rd US Open - 1978 Steve Mizerak -
2nd US Open - 1977 Allen Hopkins -
1st US Open - 1976 Mike Sigel -

I have this info posted at my website but I'm missing the runner-ups practically up to the 14th US Open. I gathered the info from past Accu-Stats Catalogs, and the US Open website.

http://www.fedbillarpr.bravehost.com/Open.html

Any info would be really appreciated.

Here's a couple I found, going by the date of the U.S. Open occurring in December. However, in the '70s, I cannot find one mention of the U.S. Open on the front pages of the news periodicals. However, I ain't finished yet. I have another way of finding the answers, which is just getting it from the horse's mouth.

What's interesting to me is how some players can remember shots which were 20-plus years ago, the score of each match, et cetera. Amazing. Me, I can't remember what I ate yesterday!

JAM

 

[JAM]

Here is a bump in the road getting the first- and second-place winners of the so-called "U.S. Open." In the '70s, in particular, I have read several tournaments which call themselves the U.S. Open, one is a PPPA (I think) and another is a 14.1 tournament.

In some media, there is a STRONG concentration on, of all things, snooker, then caroms or billiards, and, of course, 14.1 or straight pool events.

Nine-ball tournaments don't seem to be given too much media coverage in the '70s era.

However, it's like humming a song in your mind and not letting go of it. I am determined now, more than ever, to come up with the answer(s).

JAM

 

[JAM]

Check this out. In August of 1977, there was "The Match of the Century" competing in "The Superstar Challenge" at the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC on October 22.

It is advertised that "Super Stroke" Bruce Christopher: "never beaten...most money wins...record holder of 5,688 balls without missing."

He put on a show playing none other than the legendary Minnesota Fats.

JAM

 

[JAM]

JAM, if possible, could you research the info I'm missing:...3rd US Open - 1978 Steve Mizerak -
2nd US Open - 1977 Allen Hopkins -
1st US Open - 1976 Mike Sigel - ...

I think I may have found an error in the 1978 rankings, unless this is an isolated tournament and was NOT considered the so-called "U.S. Open."

In the August 1978 edition of National Billiard News: Norfolk, VA -- Allen Hopkins wasn't about to let it happen twice. He had already watched a 6-3 lead over Steve Mizerak dissolve in the previous round. Mizerak had nailed him with 11 straight wins to take that match 15-9 and force a second session.

Up until that game, Hopkins had remained the only undefeated player in the 6-day 1978 Q-Master 9-Ball Championship. Now both he and Mizerak had a loss and there would be no more second chances.

So, at 2:00 in the morning, with most of the spectators still glued to their seats at Barry Behrman's Q-Master Billiards in Norfolk, Hopkins and Mizerak faced each other again. And this time, Hopkins held onto the 6-1 lead he gained over Mizerak to win, 15 to 11.

For 1978, I have first place as Allen Hopkins and second place as Steve Mizerak. The tournament was held May 2nd through the 7th, 1978.

Wow. Races to 15?

JAM

 

[kevin s]

Check this out. In August of 1977, there was "The Match of the Century" competing in "The Superstar Challenge" at the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC on October 22.

It is advertised that "Super Stroke" Bruce Christopher: "never beaten...most money wins...record holder of 5,688 balls without missing."

He put on a show playing none other than the legendary Minnesota Fats.

JAM

Who is Bruce Christopher? Where is he from and how old would he be now? I have never heard of him before!
kevin

 

[Nostroke]

Who is Bruce Christopher? Where is he from and how old would he be now? I have never heard of him before!
kevin

He is that guy that challenged anyone to a million dollar match in the pool mags. He was a tireless self-promoter that came to tournaments with models (paid) on each arm. I never saw him play but from what i heard he was not much more than a shortstop-if that.

He spends some time in Canada now and also in the Western US.

PS-there was actually a piece on him in one of the mags the last 2/3 years or so. Probably Pool and Billiards Mag. Id guess he is 62 now but could be off few years either way.

 

[JAM]

He is that guy that challenged anyone to a million dollar match in the pool mags. He was a tireless self-promoter that came to tournaments with models (paid) on each arm. I never saw him play but from what i heard he was not much more than a shortstop-if that.

He spends some time in Canada now and also in the Western US.

I should have posted up the results of the match between him and Fats that I mentioned. Fats won!

I had never heard of the guy either!

JAM

 

[PoolBum]

According to the so-called "Pro Tour Rankings" of 1989, there was a governing body called the Men's Professional Billiards Association (MPBA).

JAM

I still have my MPBA tour membership card!

 

[JAM]

I still have my MPBA tour membership card!

Believe it or not, I heard it through the pool grapevine that some MPBA tour members may be entitled to monies even today in the year 2007. How to get those monies, though, is another story.

JAM

 

[kevin s]

I should have posted up the results of the match between him and Fats that I mentioned. Fats won!

I had never heard of the guy either!

JAM

JAM
Thanks for all you post! I enjoy reading all the tidbits that you offer! I might also add Keith was one of the first pros that I watched play in a old small town poolroom in Livingston,Tn! Keith along with Eugene Browning,Louie ,Larry Ayler , Shaun A. ,Shannon Daulton, where all there a this place that had some of the best calcuttas! I was about 17 or 18 so it must have been 88 or 89! I had been playing and taking lesssons for a couple of years! Good memories for me!!
Kevin

 

[PoolBum]

Believe it or not, I heard it through the pool grapevine that some MPBA tour members may be entitled to monies even today in the year 2007. How to get those monies, though, is another story.

JAM

Indeed. I've heard it through the grapevine that some professional pool players are having trouble getting paid for tournaments from just last year!

 

[JAM]

Indeed. I've heard it through the grapevine that some professional pool players are having trouble getting paid for tournaments from just last year!

LOL! Actually, my camp has received their funds in full due to a financial agreement between he and another IPT member.

I only wish we had not invested in a complete wardrobe of suits, neckties, button-down shirts, vests, dress shoes, turtleneck shirts, to last for a week-long event. And then there was the cost of a passport, sent to us on an expedited basis which cost more monies.

It would seem that, in fact, history does repeat itself when it comes to the wonderful world of pocket billiards.

JAM

 

[MisterBanker]

I might also add Keith was one of the first pros that I watched play in a old small town poolroom in Livingston,Tn! Keith along with Eugene Browning,Louie ,Larry Ayler , Shaun A. ,Shannon Daulton, where all there a this place that had some of the best calcuttas!Kevin

Was the poolroom on the courthouse square? That was a great place. I think the owner's name was Mike Hogue.

 

[kevin s]

Was the poolroom on the courthouse square? That was a great place. I think the owner's name was Mike Hogue.

Bingo!
Where you there? I remember it like it was a week ago but it has been awhile!!!

 

[jhendri2]

I only wish we had not invested in a complete wardrobe of suits, neckties, button-down shirts, vests, dress shoes, turtleneck shirts, to last for a week-long event. And then there was the cost of a passport, sent to us on an expedited basis which cost more monies.

JAM

Just sell them on eBay as game used. I can see the ad now:

Here you have the opportunity to purchase game worn items by Keith McCready. Keith was the famous hustler, Grady Seasons, in Oliver Stone's The Color Of Money, with Paul Newman and Tom Cruise. Keith wore these during his last IPT tournament.

http://sports-cards.listings.ebay.com/Game-Used-Memorabilia_W0QQfclZ3QQfromZR11QQsacatZ50116QQsocmdZListingItemList

You never know.

Jim

 

[juegabillar]

Thanks for the info JAM

Here's a couple I found, going by the date of the U.S. Open occurring in December. However, in the '70s, I cannot find one mention of the U.S. Open on the front pages of the news periodicals. However, I ain't finished yet. I have another way of finding the answers, which is just getting it from the horse's mouth.

What's interesting to me is how some players can remember shots which were 20-plus years ago, the score of each match, et cetera. Amazing. Me, I can't remember what I ate yesterday!

JAM

Wow, thanks for the info. I remember seeing lots of clips at Q-Masters last year at the Open, but I didn't have a pen to write down some of my missing info. I really appreciate your time and effort on this matter.

Hope you had a great Holiday Season! (We still celebrate until the 6th of January - Three Kings Day).

 

[juegabillar]

I think I may have found an error in the 1978 rankings, unless this is an isolated tournament and was NOT considered the so-called "U.S. Open."

In the August 1978 edition of National Billiard News: Norfolk, VA -- Allen Hopkins wasn't about to let it happen twice. He had already watched a 6-3 lead over Steve Mizerak dissolve in the previous round. Mizerak had nailed him with 11 straight wins to take that match 15-9 and force a second session.

Up until that game, Hopkins had remained the only undefeated player in the 6-day 1978 Q-Master 9-Ball Championship. Now both he and Mizerak had a loss and there would be no more second chances.

So, at 2:00 in the morning, with most of the spectators still glued to their seats at Barry Behrman's Q-Master Billiards in Norfolk, Hopkins and Mizerak faced each other again. And this time, Hopkins held onto the 6-1 lead he gained over Mizerak to win, 15 to 11.

For 1978, I have first place as Allen Hopkins and second place as Steve Mizerak. The tournament was held May 2nd through the 7th, 1978.

Wow. Races to 15?

JAM

The US Open website has Steve Mizerak winning the 1978 edition of the US Open. It would be interesting if there was some type of mistake, either on print or the winner.

 

[juegabillar]

I think I may have found an error in the 1978 rankings, unless this is an isolated tournament and was NOT considered the so-called "U.S. Open."

In the August 1978 edition of National Billiard News: Norfolk, VA -- Allen Hopkins wasn't about to let it happen twice. He had already watched a 6-3 lead over Steve Mizerak dissolve in the previous round. Mizerak had nailed him with 11 straight wins to take that match 15-9 and force a second session.

Up until that game, Hopkins had remained the only undefeated player in the 6-day 1978 Q-Master 9-Ball Championship. Now both he and Mizerak had a loss and there would be no more second chances.

So, at 2:00 in the morning, with most of the spectators still glued to their seats at Barry Behrman's Q-Master Billiards in Norfolk, Hopkins and Mizerak faced each other again. And this time, Hopkins held onto the 6-1 lead he gained over Mizerak to win, 15 to 11.

For 1978, I have first place as Allen Hopkins and second place as Steve Mizerak. The tournament was held May 2nd through the 7th, 1978.

Wow. Races to 15?

JAM

US Open website has Steve wining in 1978, with Allen holding the 1977 Title. Could be interesting if there was some type of mistake either on reporting or about the winners.

http://www.usopen9ballchampionships.com/history2006.php