Hello, first of all I would like to thank everyone for the kind and encouraging words. I would like tell you all what really happened. When I read the article in our local newspaper I couldn?t believe it. That was the first time I heard that whole B.S. story. The truth is that one of my ?friends? was there during my match. The lady I was playing was unfriendly, perhaps even a little snooty. I ended up winning that match. My ?friend? said ?now she can go back and tell everyone she was beaten by a G*mp?. Stupid joke, but it didn?t really bother me at the time. I don?t know how it got turned into all of this mess. I was angry when the article came out. So I contacted this person. Now the whole story has changed again. Now she says that it wasn?t the girl I played, but her friend. There was no incident to speak of. Even if it had happened I still do not think the article should have been written that way. How many times can you fit the word ?Gimp? into a story?! I also talked about the thriving pool seen in Modesto. We have 2 leagues and tournaments almost every night. I told him about my unrelenting practice. Or that I had to stroll to the pool room late nights to do so. About the thousands of pool players that flock to the Riviera every year to compete. Not to mention that my hard work is just beginning because I now have to get ready for the Masters. Where was all of that in the story? That was the story that I was hoping to see. Not about all of this other crap. I do not feel like the story did Our Sport or me any good.
On a side note, I had a great time in Vegas. I look forward to going and playing as I do every year. I was thrilled, nervous and honored to play Mary Rakin. She is a great sport and a true champion.
SL2P
Noel Campos
