Maryland State 8 Ball Feb 25th / Big Daddys Billiards

[Levi]

The first event will be 8-ball.

Limited to first 64 players, spots may not be sold or transferred. No refunds.

Location:
Big Daddy's Billiards
7954 Annapolis Blvd. Glen Burnie, MD 21060
410-760-1332

Date:
February 25, 2012

Practice:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Player's Meeting & Auction:
10:00 AM

Match time:
11:00 AM

Entry Fees:
Amateur = $50.00
Pro = $75.00

Races:
4/3
Finals: Double-elimination if needed (6/4)


Lag for break
Rack-your-own
Jump cues allowed
45-second shot clock if needed

This is a one-day event, so punctuality is essential.

Paypal entries allowed. The paypal deadline is Feb 20th at 6 pm.

PLEASE REMEMBER.......

When you send using Paypal ....make sure you send from one of these accounts: Checking, Savings or your paypal balance otherwise there will be a fee taken out and your total entry will NOT be paid in full and you will owe the fee when you walk in. Thanks for your cooperation, Rick Molineiro.

PS- don't get left out the entrys are rolling in.....

 

[Cuefan]

The flyer for this event is attached (includes PayPal payment details). The info in the flyer is also included below if you aren't able to open the attachment:

MARYLAND OPEN 8-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday February 25, 2012
Practice 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Players meeting and player auction at 10:00 a.m.
Matches begin at 11:00 a.m.

Big Daddy’s Billiards
7954 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Glen Burnie, MD 21060
410-760-1332. bigdaddysbilliards@verizon.net

All players welcome: Any state, amateur, pro, men & women

• Payouts will be based on 25% of the field

• $50 entry fee. $75 for pros. Advance payments by PayPal (make PayPal payment to bigdaddysbilliards@verizon.net) or money order must be received by Big Daddy’s no later than February 20th. Players may also pay in person by 10 a.m. at the event.

• Limited to first 64 paid entries – no refunds or transfers

• Races to 4 on winner’s side & 3 on one loss side. Final is double elimination - first race to 6 and second race to 4, if required.

• BCA rules. Lag for break. Rack your own. Alternate breaks. Forty five second shot clock, if required. All decisions by tournament director are final.

• All play on 9 foot Brunswick Gold Crown and Diamond tables with Simonis 860 cloth

• Delicious food served all day and night

• Free spectator admission

 

[Cuefan]

To the top.

 

[Cuefan]

Please note that the PayPal deadline is tomorrow (February 20th) at 6 p.m.

Players can still enter the tournament after that by paying in person no later than 10 a.m. of the day of the event (February 25th).

 

[ugotaction]

Please note that the PayPal deadline is tomorrow (February 20th) at 6 p.m.

Players can still enter the tournament after that by paying in person no later than 10 a.m. of the day of the event (February 25th).

Short Races to 4 and 3 and it cost more for pros. Who are the pro players?

 

[DGHustles]

Agree with Brandon. 6/5 would be much better. The entries before at All-Star were not staggered right? Making pros pay more and cutting the advantage with a short race is tough.

 

[Matt Krah]

Agree with Brandon. 6/5 would be much better. The entries before at All-Star were not staggered right? Making pros pay more and cutting the advantage with a short race is tough.

Agreed!! Race Definitely needs to be a little longer.

 

[one stroke]

Agree with Brandon. 6/5 would be much better. The entries before at All-Star were not staggered right? Making pros pay more and cutting the advantage with a short race is tough.

6/5 u will be watching the sun come up from the balcony



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[DGHustles]

This might be true but I still think its a tad short. I mean I am far from a pro so the short races will favor me. Just saying that for anyone being made to pay the pro rate, likely both gentleman that just posted, its makes it very difficult. With the shorter races I cant see charging more for some pros because their advantage will be lessened with such a short race. So with a much smaller advantage, why make them pay more? Thats why I said back at all star they were all the same, at least last year bc I was there.

 

[one stroke]

This might be true but I still think its a tad short. I mean I am far from a pro so the short races will favor me. Just saying that for anyone being made to pay the pro rate, likely both gentleman that just posted, its makes it very difficult. With the shorter races I cant see charging more for some pros because their advantage will be lessened with such a short race. So with a much smaller advantage, why make them pay more? Thats why I said back at all star they were all the same, at least last year bc I was there.

I dont know why they are changing the format of money to begin with
if this is supposed to be the same as allstars they are missing the mark
I dont hear us ball bangers crying about long races that drasticly favor the pro or top players,, why does the rules always favor the top players
Just where is the love for the average player that is carring every single pool room in the country,,

The stagard money is just a smoke screen for the lower level players to begin with,, the money at the top changes little but changes dramaticly as u go down the list ,and most turnys with that format now pay 1/4 of the field as opposed to 3/8, so ya it cost u less to get in the turny but it harder to get in the money and when u do its much less

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[Cuefan]

All good points here. I caught up with Big Daddy’s management on them and here are the results:

* Entry Fees: To eliminate any issue over who fits the pro category and who does not, all entries will be a flat $50 with no additional amount for pros.

* Length of Races: The flyers from 2008, 2010, and 2011 had the races listed as 4/3 (lost the 2009 flyer but believe it was 4/3 also). These were set based on a full 64 player field and getting done in one day or by 1 or 2 o'clock the next morning.

Setting the races for a one-day 8-ball tournament with a large field can be a tough balancing act. Top players move through racks quickly and longer races are not an issue between players at that level. The problem comes when two regular players draw each other. Frequently neither has the ability to break and run or easily free up tied up balls. Tough layouts can sometimes take regular players many innings to solve and this can bog down the whole event if the races are longer.

On balance, Big Daddy's management is willing to extend the races if there is less than a full 64 player field.

 

[DGHustles]

Great news Cuefan. I think this will work, although longer races would be nice, maybe even 4-4 or 5-4. But, making a flat fee for all players should alleviate some of the hesitancy from pros to come out and play.

 

[one stroke]

Great news Cuefan. I think this will work, although longer races would be nice, maybe even 4-4 or 5-4. But, making a flat fee for all players should alleviate some of the hesitancy from pros to come out and play.

Trust me they would come if it was a race to 3,, , I think the race is perfect for a one day event,, Md states turnys have always been short except our good friend danny B's bar box turny,, the short races give at least a slacker like me a shot of the money every once in a blue moon:thumbup:


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[DGHustles]

yes but the entries were not staggered...that was my point

 

[Cuefan]

Just to be sure that everyone is aware of the early start time for this event:

Practice:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Player's Meeting & Auction:
10:00 AM

Match time:
11:00 AM

 

[dannyb78]

 

[Cuefan]

Congratulations to Mike Davis - 1st place - and Roger Riley - runner-up - at the 2012 Maryland Open 8-Ball Championship. More information to follow (hopefully tomorrow).

 

[Cuefan]

2012 Maryland Open 8-Ball Championship Results:

February 25, 2012: Mike Davis has been on a roll recently. Adding to his victory in last weekend’s Planet Pool 9-ball event, Mike became the 2012 Maryland Open 8-Ball champion.

Forty players came out to Big Daddy’s Billiards in Glen Burnie, Maryland to contest the Maryland Open 8-Ball Championship. The event was played in double elimination format with races to five on the winner’s side and four on the one-loss side. The alternate break format was in effect. The tables were 9 foot Diamond and Brunswick Gold Crowns. Matches began shortly after 11 a.m. and wrapped up by about 10 p.m.

Early action saw Mike Davis and Brandon Shuff, two of the favorites in the player auction, draw each other in the first round. Mike jumped out to a 4-1 lead to reach the hill first. Brandon came back with 3 straight racks to bring the match to hill-hill. Brandon broke dry in the final game and Mike ran out for the win. Also of note in early play was 68-year-old Roger Riley’s 5-2 win over Shaun Wilkie. Although it was unknown at that time, Roger was just starting his run to the finals.

Roger Riley continued to move through the field as the tournament approached mid-afternoon. His matches included a win over another player auction favorite, Brett Stottlemeyer. Alan Duty was also playing strongly. In his winner’s side match with Mike Davis, Alan reached the hill first at 4-3 before Mike took the next 2 racks for the win. Alan rebounded from this by moving past Matt Krah 4-1 and Shaun Wilkie 4-3.

The later part of the day produced a number of close and well-played matches. Roger Riley continued his streak with a 5-3 win over Mike Davis. This put Roger in the hot seat. Alan Duty faced off against Brett Stottlemeyer in a match where neither player missed a single ball. With the alternate break format, both players took turns breaking and running each rack. Brett came out on top 4-3 due to having won the lag and having the first break. After his opening round loss to Mike Davis, Brandon Shuff had gone undefeated all day on the one-loss side. He continued this by running out the last rack in a hill-hill win over Brett Stottlemeyer.

The semi-final match was Mike Davis versus Brandon Shuff to determine who would face Roger Riley in the finals. This was a battle of power breaks and run outs. Mike broke dry to open the match and Brandon ran the rack. Brandon broke in game 2 and another ball kicked the cue ball in the side pocket. Mike got ball in hand behind the line and ran that rack to even the score at 1 all. Mike then broke and ran out to 2-1. Brandon broke and ran out to bring it back to 2-2. Mike broke and ran out to 3-2. Brandon then came up dry on the break and Mike ran out for the win and the right to face Roger in the finals.

The finals were played between Mike Davis and Roger Riley using double elimination format. Since Mike was coming from the one-loss side, he had to defeat Roger twice - first race to 6 and second to 4, if needed. Roger noted beforehand that he was “pretty much out of gas” by this point in a long day. However, Mike was still on form and made his way convincingly through both sets to become the 2012 Maryland Open 8-Ball champion.

Many thanks to Big Daddy’s staff (owners Cindy and Rick Molineiro, tournament director Debbie, Bob, and Crystal) and to all of the players for making the event a success.

Results:

1st – Mike Davis - $530
2nd – Roger Riley - $325
3rd – Brandon Shuff - $275
4th – Brett Stottlemeyer – 170
5th and 6th – Alan Duty/Rafael Reyes - $100
7th and 8th – Tommy Kay/Shaun Wilkie - $50

Player Auction:

1st - $380
2nd - $260
3rd - $160
4th - $90

Photo top left - Mike Davis. Photo top right - Roger Riley. Photo lower left: Brandon Shuff. Photo lower right: Mike, Bob, and Roger.