It’s the last eight standing in the U.S. Open 10-Ball.
Bustamonte goes up against Rodney Morris. Francisco gets out to an 8-4 lead and then overcuts a six. The next game he is again bedeviled by the six and scratches. It's now 8-6. But then Rodney comes up dry on the break. Busty survives the six ball this rack and gets out to win 9-6. It’s 7/8th for Rodney.
So everyone’s attention turns to the Shane vs. Charlie Williams match that seems to be moving along swimmingly, perhaps mostly because Shane has limited Charlie’s time at the table. It’s 8-4, Shane. He gets out of line on an eight ball, over cutting it with the mechanical bridge. Charlie breaks dry. Shane successfully kicks at the two, hooking Charlie, who misses a jump shot. Shane runs out for the win 9-5. Charlie joins Rodney for 7/8th monies.
Lo-Li Wen, or perhaps Hi-Wen Lo, depending on what CSI document you read, is playing Lee Van Corteza. It is a nip-and-tuck affair for the first half of the match that finally resolves itself, 9-6, in Lo’s favor.
All of a sudden there is a big round of applause from the other side of the tournament room. Bustamonte has just drilled Mika 9-1. I am told by one spectator that it should have been 9-0, but Francisco gave the one game away on an errant 9 ball. To Mika’s credit, he is almost immediately approached by a couple of fans who ask for an autograph and picture. He comports himself like a pro and graciously obliges.
Shane is now playing Manny Chau. When I wander over, it’s 6-5, Manny, which then goes to 7-5. But then Shane runs out. He runs out again, this time from the three. The following game Manny scratches on the five and Shane again runs out to get on the hill. The final game, Manny misses a kick early in the game and Shane runs out for the win, 9-7. Manny must settle for 5/6th place.
The U.S. Open 10-Ball Trophy is now on display near center court. It is a big, traditional piece of hardware: gold cup with two handles. It’d look great on my shelf
Lou Figueroa
Bustamonte goes up against Rodney Morris. Francisco gets out to an 8-4 lead and then overcuts a six. The next game he is again bedeviled by the six and scratches. It's now 8-6. But then Rodney comes up dry on the break. Busty survives the six ball this rack and gets out to win 9-6. It’s 7/8th for Rodney.
So everyone’s attention turns to the Shane vs. Charlie Williams match that seems to be moving along swimmingly, perhaps mostly because Shane has limited Charlie’s time at the table. It’s 8-4, Shane. He gets out of line on an eight ball, over cutting it with the mechanical bridge. Charlie breaks dry. Shane successfully kicks at the two, hooking Charlie, who misses a jump shot. Shane runs out for the win 9-5. Charlie joins Rodney for 7/8th monies.
Lo-Li Wen, or perhaps Hi-Wen Lo, depending on what CSI document you read, is playing Lee Van Corteza. It is a nip-and-tuck affair for the first half of the match that finally resolves itself, 9-6, in Lo’s favor.
All of a sudden there is a big round of applause from the other side of the tournament room. Bustamonte has just drilled Mika 9-1. I am told by one spectator that it should have been 9-0, but Francisco gave the one game away on an errant 9 ball. To Mika’s credit, he is almost immediately approached by a couple of fans who ask for an autograph and picture. He comports himself like a pro and graciously obliges.
Shane is now playing Manny Chau. When I wander over, it’s 6-5, Manny, which then goes to 7-5. But then Shane runs out. He runs out again, this time from the three. The following game Manny scratches on the five and Shane again runs out to get on the hill. The final game, Manny misses a kick early in the game and Shane runs out for the win, 9-7. Manny must settle for 5/6th place.
The U.S. Open 10-Ball Trophy is now on display near center court. It is a big, traditional piece of hardware: gold cup with two handles. It’d look great on my shelf
Lou Figueroa
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