ABP boycotts Berhman's event

Did the ABP discuss long and hard the risk of the US Open becoming no more as a direct result of a boycott and how that would hurt the players?
 
punter said:
I'll try a couple. Is the boycott a certainty for this year, or is there room for negotiations. Any comment on future U.S. Opens? Does ABP have any plans for a new men's tour. Thanks.
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This is strictly about being paid . The ABP wants the prize fund guaranteed ahead of time !
 
Were all the players listed on the boycott aware of the boycott and that their names would be included in the press release?
 
Masayoshi said:
Actually, the longest continuously running tournament is the All-Japan which has been held every year from 1967 to present (from 1967 to 1969 14.1 and from 1970 to present 9 ball). The US Open is probably the longest running tournament in the US, though.
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Actually the Texas Open is the longest running tournament in the U.S. It started in 1974. Bob Vanover won 8 times and ran out a set in the finals once. His brother, Cigar Tom is also a great player.

Ray
 
Mr Putnam, if the ABP is about guaranteed minimum added monies of 25K, seeding of events and money in escrow up front why did you and Mr Archer play in a local event in Atlanta at Mr Cues last week that had none of these?

What kind of message did that send about the strength and willpower of this organization?

I have 1 additional question. Has the ABP discussed starting a tour themselves and is there anything in the works for this?
 
coopersschon said:
Mr Putnam, if the ABP is about guaranteed minimum added monies of 25K, seeding of events and money in escrow up front why did you and Mr Archer play in a local event in Atlanta at Mr Cues last week that had none of these?
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The Event was not a Pro event ! We also knew we were gonna get paid ! Also out of respect for the late Richard Sweet who was also part owner of Marietta Billiard Club !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
coopersschon said:
Mr Putnam, if the ABP is about guaranteed minimum added monies of 25K, seeding of events and money in escrow up front why did you and Mr Archer play in a local event in Atlanta at Mr Cues last week that had none of these?

What kind of message did that send about the strength and willpower of this organization?

I have 1 additional question. Has the ABP discussed starting a tour themselves and is there anything in the works for this?
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Good luck with that one.
 
By the way , all of the people posting about these topics know who we are .
Please give us the same respect and write your full name after your quotes !
 
Shawn,

I am positive that nobody wants to see the end of the US Open - However, If there is a complete breakdown in communication, and a majority of the ABP players do not attend the US Open this year, will the ABP Board of Directors and their attorneys continue to work towards a solution with Barry Behrman?

David Sapolis
 
Blackjack said:
Shawn,

I am positive that nobody wants to see the end of the US Open - However, If there is a complete breakdown in communication, and a majority of the ABP players do not attend the US Open this year, will the ABP Board of Directors and their attorneys continue to work towards a solution with Barry Behrman?

David Sapolis
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Absolutely
 
When I look at the risk vs reward for the players I see millions of dollars in prize money being risked if the us open dissolved vs the reward which is peace of mind and maybe 99.9% of the players getting paid bumped up to 100%.

The logic seems off to me. What am I missing?
 
Pretty much all of the players on the ABP list never interact with this forum.their are members of this forum that play at different levels and would jump at the chance for discussion with top players.these banger's need your support and interaction.but they don't get it from you.now the ABP comes to this board with a problem between ABP and a promoter looking for support.what's up with that?

bill
 
ABPpros said:
By the way , all of the people posting about these topics know who we are .
Please give us the same respect and write your full name after your quotes !
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This boycott thing was tried before and failed miserably. It was also a HUGE mistake by the ABP to go public with it now. If the players wanted to boycott the event they should have tried to reach a private agreement with the promoter 1st and if that did not work they should have silently just not attended the event. The missing players would have brought on more press and good will and power for there organization after the event by simply not being there. Which they could use towards future negotiations with other promoters and future events. As it stands it looks like the ABP is trying to damage the US OPEN this year.

Shawn, I am wondering if the ABP ever considered this ?

That's just my opinion and while I can not give you a name you can just call me "THE KID"
 
Good idea. I identified myself in a related thread earlier today. Lee Baldwin peon league player rated a nine in BCAPL
Have paid for lessons from Johnny Archer.
 
Luxury said:
When I look at the risk vs reward for the players I see millions of dollars in prize money being risked if the us open dissolved vs the reward which is peace of mind and maybe 99.9% of the players getting paid bumped up to 100%.

The logic seems off to me. What am I missing?
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Imagine working at your job and your boss comes to you and says there is no money to pay you . Will you go back to work there ?
 
ABPpros said:
Imagine working at your job and your boss comes to you and says there is no money to pay you . Will you go back to work there ?
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Yes I would and I have done this before and I would do my best to make sure I did everything possible to give my boss a chance to make it right wile supporting him/her and helping my boss make more money so he/she could pay me again and again and again.

Tha Kid
 
vasilios said:
Pretty much all of the players on the ABP list never interact with this forum.their are members of this forum that play at different levels and would jump at the chance for discussion with top players.these banger's need your support and interaction.but they don't get it from you.now the ABP comes to this board with a problem between ABP and a promoter looking for support.what's up with that?

bill
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We are here now to answer questions because we know that all the facts are not out there !
 
ABPpros said:
Imagine working at your job and your boss comes to you and says there is no money to pay you . Will you go back to work there ?
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If I had been working for the guy for 35 years and knew he was doing his best and always pulled through in the end even though he was actually losing money at times by taking the job with me... then yes.

Brandon Pureza <----- because this matters. :/
 
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