A total of 96 players showed up at Bill and Billie's in Arnold, MD for the $2,500-added Planet Pool 9-Ball tournament. BAZARUS, Black-Balled, and VAP were some of the AzBilliards' members in attendance.
Some exciting matches on the A side of the charts: Pennsylvania State Champion Joe DiPietro defeats UPA Touring Pro and Korean Yellow Dragon-sponsored Mike Davis, 9 to 3. Mike beat Jump Shot Mechanic Danny Green in the first round. Ryan "Genie Man" McCreesh beats Keith "Earthquake" McCready, 9 to 6. The beautiful and VERY talented Sueyen Rhee scored a win over Nick "The Bald Guy" Prinsloo, 9 to 3.
Pookie, who has been MIA on the pool scene as of late, was uncharacteristically knocked out of the tournament early. He says he just returned from a trip to his home country of Thailand, AND he's been passing his time lately playing poker on the Internet, stating he's made a few lucrative scores!
Bill and Billie's has almost 30 tables (I think), and this is a godsend to any tournament director. The matches move fast, with very little wait time. Philippi's son was there providing cue repair and maintenance, much to the delight of many players, including Keith. I just recently found out that Philippi himself, the dad, used to be a local Maryland champion player named "Rooster." Several decades ago, I remember seeing Rooster play Geese from Rockville and Turtle from Westminister in a variety of action games. I always got a kick out of seeing the three of them, Rooster, Geese, and Turtle, and the comments from the rail were hilarious because of their nicknames.
Jerry Slivka won several matches with his mighty break and straight-shooting style of play. However, right before we departed for the evening, I saw a young gun by the name of Brandon S., whose last name escapes me at the time of the writing, knock Jerry to the losers' bracket. It was frustrating for Jerry as he made no mistakes, but this kid kept running out, leaving Jerry benched for most of the match.
Last year's season finale winner Brett Stottlemyer is still on the A side of the charts as of this morning, as is the 69-year-old veteran from Pittsburgh, Don Steele!
After the conclusion of the evening session, Don Steele and his wife went to dinner with Keith and myself at a local restaurant. Don used to travel all around the country years ago and has played them all. He's like a walking encylopedia when it comes to Who's Who in Pool! They have been married almost 50 years, quite an accomplishment in today's world. They still travel quite a bit, and he NEVER leaves home without her. She watches every single match of Don's and is a professional railbird just like JAM! They really are a nice couple, and it's always great running into them on the tournament trail.
Genie Man has scored a first-place win TWICE now at Bill and Billie's. Will he be able to add another win to his belt? Time will tell. So stay tuned. The matches begin today at 11:00 a.m. The one-day ladies tournament also begins today at 11:00 a.m.
Next PP 9-Ball Tournament will be at Breaktime Sports Grill and Pub in Salisbury, MD, owned by John Moody, Jr., a host to many pool events. He also competed in the U.S. Open last year. It will be a $2,000-added tournament. There will also be an amateur 8-ball tournament held, too. For more information, check out the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour website.
Next weekend, March 5-6, there is a $5,000-added Joss Northeast 9-Ball tournament at Ultimate Billiards in Berlin, CT!
Weekend tournaments are the BEST for the majority of players. They are economically attractive, and tournaments consisting of an average of 100 players are completed within 2 days, enabling most folks to attend, especially worknig stiffs like me.
For all of you local action enthusiasts, I heard a rumor that this coming Tuesday, there's a one-pocket competition exhibition in the making: Jerry Slivka vs. Keith McCready. The details are still being worked out, but it looks like it's going to be a "go."
Picture of Genie Man, who came in second place last weekend at Joss' Turning Stone Casino Classic IV.
JAM
Some exciting matches on the A side of the charts: Pennsylvania State Champion Joe DiPietro defeats UPA Touring Pro and Korean Yellow Dragon-sponsored Mike Davis, 9 to 3. Mike beat Jump Shot Mechanic Danny Green in the first round. Ryan "Genie Man" McCreesh beats Keith "Earthquake" McCready, 9 to 6. The beautiful and VERY talented Sueyen Rhee scored a win over Nick "The Bald Guy" Prinsloo, 9 to 3.
Pookie, who has been MIA on the pool scene as of late, was uncharacteristically knocked out of the tournament early. He says he just returned from a trip to his home country of Thailand, AND he's been passing his time lately playing poker on the Internet, stating he's made a few lucrative scores!
Bill and Billie's has almost 30 tables (I think), and this is a godsend to any tournament director. The matches move fast, with very little wait time. Philippi's son was there providing cue repair and maintenance, much to the delight of many players, including Keith. I just recently found out that Philippi himself, the dad, used to be a local Maryland champion player named "Rooster." Several decades ago, I remember seeing Rooster play Geese from Rockville and Turtle from Westminister in a variety of action games. I always got a kick out of seeing the three of them, Rooster, Geese, and Turtle, and the comments from the rail were hilarious because of their nicknames.
Jerry Slivka won several matches with his mighty break and straight-shooting style of play. However, right before we departed for the evening, I saw a young gun by the name of Brandon S., whose last name escapes me at the time of the writing, knock Jerry to the losers' bracket. It was frustrating for Jerry as he made no mistakes, but this kid kept running out, leaving Jerry benched for most of the match.
Last year's season finale winner Brett Stottlemyer is still on the A side of the charts as of this morning, as is the 69-year-old veteran from Pittsburgh, Don Steele!
After the conclusion of the evening session, Don Steele and his wife went to dinner with Keith and myself at a local restaurant. Don used to travel all around the country years ago and has played them all. He's like a walking encylopedia when it comes to Who's Who in Pool! They have been married almost 50 years, quite an accomplishment in today's world. They still travel quite a bit, and he NEVER leaves home without her. She watches every single match of Don's and is a professional railbird just like JAM! They really are a nice couple, and it's always great running into them on the tournament trail.
Genie Man has scored a first-place win TWICE now at Bill and Billie's. Will he be able to add another win to his belt? Time will tell. So stay tuned. The matches begin today at 11:00 a.m. The one-day ladies tournament also begins today at 11:00 a.m.
Next PP 9-Ball Tournament will be at Breaktime Sports Grill and Pub in Salisbury, MD, owned by John Moody, Jr., a host to many pool events. He also competed in the U.S. Open last year. It will be a $2,000-added tournament. There will also be an amateur 8-ball tournament held, too. For more information, check out the Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour website.
Next weekend, March 5-6, there is a $5,000-added Joss Northeast 9-Ball tournament at Ultimate Billiards in Berlin, CT!
Weekend tournaments are the BEST for the majority of players. They are economically attractive, and tournaments consisting of an average of 100 players are completed within 2 days, enabling most folks to attend, especially worknig stiffs like me.
For all of you local action enthusiasts, I heard a rumor that this coming Tuesday, there's a one-pocket competition exhibition in the making: Jerry Slivka vs. Keith McCready. The details are still being worked out, but it looks like it's going to be a "go."
Picture of Genie Man, who came in second place last weekend at Joss' Turning Stone Casino Classic IV.
JAM
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) .......but i broke my tourney slump as of late thank god. i won't be at the next pp event, but hopefully the one after.
