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[$TAKE HOR$E]

A friend of mine moved to Oregon a while back, ill ask him what his APA handicap is.

 

[9-ball B]

I heard that Koos Keizer moved up that way about ten years ago from Arizona. Man he could play, and now he's just dropped off the map. Anyone hear anything about him? Nice guy too.

I haven't thought of Koos in a long time. I saw him play just a couple of times in a big tourney in WA almost 20 years ago. He was living in Oregon at the time I believe. Very good player,didn't say much.

 

[9-ball B]

Is Brad Gowin still in Oregon? If so,he would be in that group,playing much or not.

 

[pwd72s]

Matt Horner is my "honorary nephew"...His deceased dad & I were awfully close buddies. Damn, I miss the guy. Anyway, Matt's dad would be proud of his accomplishments at ANY game.

Matt is now a daddy...other things in life taking priority over pool...as they should. Saw him not too many days ago, and he said he hadn't touched a stick since the Lincoln City Grand Masters event.



Matt definitely plays top notch, at least what I saw of him during the Grand Masters event during lincoln city. He did have the lead going into the fourth day and then the pool gods were just nasty to him. I hope that the outcome of that event isnt playing a role in him not picking up a stick and it has to do with more of the addition to the family.

I enjoyed watching him play and hope to see more of him in the future. Also, PWD, its nice to see that you took him under your wings as an honorary nephew, and I am sure Mr. Horner is looking down with a proud smile on his face.

Matt definitely still loves pool...work, family, just bought a new home...all of these taking up what used to be table time during his single days.

One of my "if I won a lottery" fantasies would be to give Matt the money, thus the time, to do nothing but persue his dream of becoming a pro...

Anyway, I'm sure he'll still be around tables...

 

[TWOFORPOOL]

Oregons Top 20

I think we might find out who the top 20 players in Oregon are at the annual Nitehawk Pool Tournament in Portland, OR playing this weekend. This tournament is being played on 4 x 8 with 4 1/2 pockets.

 

[pwd72s]

Matt signed up? I haven't talked to him for a spell...

Damn...other commitments this weekend.

 

[bundee80]

Lots of good players in Oregon. Two who come to mind are Tom Brady & Brett Seyler (sp?)

Carlos Santibanez should be considered...as well as the 15 year old phenom, Chris Byers....wow, is he gonna be something if he keeps at it.

I could probably think of more given time, but these names come to mind.

Chris just finished 7th at Junior Nationals. Not bad...

As far as other top players, consider also that there are many that don't enter tournaments or even play anyplace else besides their garages or podunk pool halls. Cedric Sloan and Randy Smith come to mind.

 

[cheapcues.com]

Chris just finished 7th at Junior Nationals. Not bad...

As far as other top players, consider also that there are many that don't enter tournaments or even play anyplace else besides their garages or podunk pool halls. Cedric Sloan and Randy Smith come to mind.

Cedric is in my shop a lot what a great guy he is. Randy helped Dave Randell set up my table. I've never played either of them, I should bug Cedric for a game the next time he comes in....

 

[JesseAllred]

Busted, started a thread just to see if your name would end up on it,,ha ha ha. I dont hold anything against you for starting the thread, its nice to know where you stand in other players mind.

If it is the same person that made it to the Master's finals two years in a row then I would think his name should be on the list.

Didn't Mike Zimmerman move to Oregon, or was that Idaho?

Mike Zimmerman lives in Medford, OR. I have the honor of beating him every week. lol (just joking... he might have won once or twice)

 

[Banks]

Not sure how I missed this thread, but it was a good read. 'Kez'.. haha.. I'll start calling him that. Guess he got in his 20 or so posts and vanished!

I'll donate a little more to a few of these guys as long as they don't ask for spots when the tables are turned. :thumbup:

If any ya'all wanna play some banks this weekend, lemme know. :smile: