I played in both 1979 and in 1980. In 1979 it was straight pool, but in 1980 they switched to eight ball.
ACUI 9-ball Collegiate Championships Discontinued
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I played in both 1979 and in 1980. In 1979 it was straight pool, but in 1980 they switched to eight ball.
1975, University of Maryland, College Park, Debra Weiner and Bob Jewett, celebrity Jimmy Caras, straight pool
Other notes: I think Wierbiki was probably the best player there. 6th place was Bob Hempel who is known for making Fellini cue cases. I probably had a big edge with that suit and tie -- which we were required to wear while shooting.
Other notes: I think Wierbiki was probably the best player there. 6th place was Bob Hempel who is known for making Fellini cue cases. I probably had a big edge with that suit and tie -- which we were required to wear while shooting.
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Very cool, Bob. I knew you had won it at least once, but I'd never seen the article about it.
pj <- stole it
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Very sad news, indeed. My home table (Gold Crown 4) was one of the student union tables from California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). They upgraded all 11 tables to brand new Gold Crown 6's last year. It pleases me knowing the history of my table and thinking about the young men and women who competed on it during the 21 years those table were utilized at the college.
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Not glasses?
Here is 1974. Janice Ogawa and Dan Louie, Kent State (Ohio), 14.1
Only 12 (6 for the women) of 15 regions were allowed to send players due to expense constraints and the invites were determined by per inning averages at the Regionals.
I didn't remember Elliot Eisenberg playing there, but he has since been a big supporter of 14.1 tournaments and I occasionally play him as he lives in SF. Ed Deska has refereed 14.1 recently and I think his son plays pool. John Guffy went on to make cues in Oklahoma (I think).
And Dan Louie was a major force in pool for several years after this.
Only 12 (6 for the women) of 15 regions were allowed to send players due to expense constraints and the invites were determined by per inning averages at the Regionals.
I didn't remember Elliot Eisenberg playing there, but he has since been a big supporter of 14.1 tournaments and I occasionally play him as he lives in SF. Ed Deska has refereed 14.1 recently and I think his son plays pool. John Guffy went on to make cues in Oklahoma (I think).
And Dan Louie was a major force in pool for several years after this.
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1973 -- Dan Louie, Marcia Girolamo, Boise State, 14.1
Only 8 men and 4 women were invited based on averages.
Paul Schofield was in the finals against Dan Louie.
The NBN published the preliminary article in April but did not publish the results until June.
Only 8 men and 4 women were invited based on averages.
Paul Schofield was in the finals against Dan Louie.
The NBN published the preliminary article in April but did not publish the results until June.
The BEF has started a U22 (18-22 inclusive, I think) division that in effect replaces the ACUI championships. It will be played alongside the other junior championships at the end of July in Las Vegas (July 27-30, 2021 at the South Point). Here's the registration site. It is an open entry this year:
18 are signed up so far with 14 open spots. Entries close June 1st.
18 are signed up so far with 14 open spots. Entries close June 1st.
Very confusing - One part of the form says you cannot turn 22 in 2021, and another part of the form says you cannot turn 23 in 2021. Why would it be called U22 if it is eligible for ages 18-22 inclusive?The BEF has started a U22 (18-22 inclusive, I think) division that in effect replaces the ACUI championships. It will be played alongside the other junior championships at the end of July in Las Vegas (July 27-30, 2021 at the South Point). Here's the registration site. It is an open entry this year:
18 are signed up so far with 14 open spots. Entries close June 1st.
Is this two different tournaments they are referring to, one for 21 and under and another for 22 and under? They need to get this straightened out ASAP.
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I have a question in to the organizer. I'm pretty sure it is 22 & under down to 18 is OK, but it seems the exact birthdate makes a difference and it's probably the way eligibility should be stated. For example, your birthday in 2021 is in the range 18th to 22nd inclusive, or something like that.
If you click the link now - it's looks like they got it sorted it out. 22&U cannot turn 23 in 2021.
I’ve read through it three times and it’s completely unclear as to whether 22-year-olds are eligible to compete and whether it is two separate events or not. You’d think the organizers would proofread this stuff before posting it, to avoid confusion.
Best I can figure it would appear to be two separate events - one limited to 16 entrants in the other limited to 32 entrants.
I sure hope the tournament director does the a far better job of running the tournament than whoever was responsible for writing and posting this.
Yes, it does appear they finally have it edited and clarified on their billiardeducation.org website, likely due to this thread.
The junior national 9-ball is for 18 and under, and the 22 and under 10-ball is for age 22 and under - two separate events, both starting on the exact same date and venue. However, no clarification about whether anyone 18 and under could choose to play in both events?