Congratulations Baraks, Karabotsos & Romano

Eydie Romano

Eydie Romano

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Heavy Hitters at The US Open Qualifier in Orland Park, IL last night.

The field of 45 consisted of such players as Jamie Barraks, Marco Marques, Sregio Perez, Ike Runnels, Al Martines, Tom Karabotsos, Bob Romano, Ingerio Chevas, Henry Brodt and others.

Also in attandance were a good deal of AZBilliards members, thank you so much for your support!

Play continued all day into the night with non stop action. This was a huge event with huge payout's and the grand prize being paid entry in The US Open, $300.00 in travel expenses and a full 7 nights paid hotel at The Holiday Inn and Calcutta winnings of $633.00. The following is the payout with Calcutta;

2nd Tom Karabotsos $947.00
3rd Bob Romano $550.00
4th Ike Runnels $480.00
5/6 No Calcutta $190.00 Martinez and Perez
7/8 No Calcutta $100.00 Marques and Chavez

Ed Hilliard Owner of Pro Tyme in Orland Park, IL (Ed also has another Pro Tyme in Alsip, IL) states that this was a great turn out with a lot of talent, and that this will be a yearly event . Pro Tyme is one of the nicest halls in The Chicagoland area. It is a must see when you are visiting and a great place to play out of if you live in the area. Pro Tyme host's a weekly Thursday 9 Ball Tournament and leagues and other events will begin to follow.

Eydie
 
Eydie Romano said:
Heavy Hitters at The US Open Qualifier in Orland Park, IL last night.

The field of 45 consisted of such players as Jamie Barraks, Marco Marques, Sregio Perez, Ike Runnels, Al Martines, Tom Karabotsos, Bob Romano, Ingerio Chevas, Henry Brodt and others.

Also in attandance were a good deal of AZBilliards members, thank you so much for your support!

Play continued all day into the night with non stop action. This was a huge event with huge payout's and the grand prize being paid entry in The US Open, $300.00 in travel expenses and a full 7 nights paid hotel at The Holiday Inn and Calcutta winnings of $633.00. The following is the payout with Calcutta;

2nd Tom Karabotsos $947.00
3rd Bob Romano $550.00
4th Ike Runnels $480.00
5/6 No Calcutta $190.00 Martinez and Perez
7/8 No Calcutta $100.00 Marques and Chavez

Ed Hilliard Owner of Pro Tyme in Orland Park, IL (Ed also has another Pro Tyme in Alsip, IL) states that this was a great turn out with a lot of talent, and that this will be a yearly event . Pro Tyme is one of the nicest halls in The Chicagoland area. It is a must see when you are visiting and a great place to play out of if you live in the area. Pro Tyme host's a weekly Thursday 9 Ball Tournament and leagues and other events will begin to follow.

Eydie
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Congratulations to Bob.

I saw Jamie Baraks knock Karabotsos to the one loss side in the first round. I guess Tom was not through.
 
Congratulations Bob

Yes, congratulations to Bob Romano for his great finish in a really tough field.
 
Way to go Bob. Very nice finish. You're just lucky I wasn't there because............................................................................................... 3rd place would have paid an extra $15 for ya. :D
 
I played in this event too... had a lotta fun... Lost to Bob (3rd) in winners bracket and Tommy (2nd) in Losers bracket...

Guess I shouldn't hang my head... won 3 rounds... :p
 
Hi, I just have a couple of questions about this venue. I notice it's in the south. I like to play the halls in this area but I don't drive any automobile. I notice this is south west of the loop. Do you have to go thru any patchy areas to get to Orland Park?

Eydie Romano said:
Heavy Hitters at The US Open Qualifier in Orland Park, IL last night.

The field of 45 consisted of such players as Jamie Barraks, Marco Marques, Sregio Perez, Ike Runnels, Al Martines, Tom Karabotsos, Bob Romano, Ingerio Chevas, Henry Brodt and others.

Also in attandance were a good deal of AZBilliards members, thank you so much for your support!

Play continued all day into the night with non stop action. This was a huge event with huge payout's and the grand prize being paid entry in The US Open, $300.00 in travel expenses and a full 7 nights paid hotel at The Holiday Inn and Calcutta winnings of $633.00. The following is the payout with Calcutta;

2nd Tom Karabotsos $947.00
3rd Bob Romano $550.00
4th Ike Runnels $480.00
5/6 No Calcutta $190.00 Martinez and Perez
7/8 No Calcutta $100.00 Marques and Chavez

Ed Hilliard Owner of Pro Tyme in Orland Park, IL (Ed also has another Pro Tyme in Alsip, IL) states that this was a great turn out with a lot of talent, and that this will be a yearly event . Pro Tyme is one of the nicest halls in The Chicagoland area. It is a must see when you are visiting and a great place to play out of if you live in the area. Pro Tyme host's a weekly Thursday 9 Ball Tournament and leagues and other events will begin to follow.

Eydie
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Eydie Romano said:
This was a huge event with huge payout's and the grand prize being paid entry in The US Open, $300.00 in travel expenses and a full 7 nights paid hotel at The Holiday Inn
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I want to first give props & congrats to Jamie. Both he & his wife are nice people & a lot of fun to be around.

2nd, I wonder if he needs a roommate to help fill up that FREE room?? :D :p :D :p
 
steffi said:
Hi, I just have a couple of questions about this venue. I notice it's in the south. I like to play the halls in this area but I don't drive any automobile. I notice this is south west of the loop. Do you have to go thru any patchy areas to get to Orland Park?
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Just take Route 55 to LaGrange Rd South (rte 45) and the only shady areas you travel through are on rte 55 at 65-70 mph...

East on 151st just south of Orland Mall for 1 block then south on 94th Ave for about a half mile... its on the left...

Once you get away from the city the Southland is like anywhere else... nuthin but stip malls... lol
 
When are you going to get it right, Bob?????

Bob,,,,,,,,,,,, you don't seem to realize,,,,,,,,,,,,,, the older you get, the worse you are suppose to play. What part of this don't you understand???

Proud of ya my friend.
 
Gotta tell you, Karabotsos is the one that really had to work considering that he had to fight his way back the entire day from the losers section from game 1.

Hat's off to him, what stamina~! :eek:
 
Bob wanted me to thank all for your kind wishes here and all the emails he got. He really kicked a gear this year, and hopefully it will continue.

Eydie
 
Jerry Olivier was there. He has a new design he just came out with. PLease check out his website for further info.
 
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