I know, I know... We already have a Hall of Fame and some don't think we need one specifically for Straight Pool.
But, if you, like me, love straight pool, you may think it can't hurt to bestow some additional honor on some of the players that have developed the game of 14.1.
Below are details on how to vote, how to attend the Dinner, and how to make a donation to help cover the travel costs of the eventual living inductee.
The 14.1 Straight Pool Hall of Fame
New Brunswick, New Jersey- Pool fans are invited to join dinner with the world's greatest players at the 1st Annual 14.1 Straight Pool Hall of Fame. The special event takes place on August 31, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel during the 71st Annual World Tournament of Straight Pool which will feature the likes of Oliver Ortmann, Johnny Archer, Thorsten Hohmann, Niels Feijen, Allen Hopkins, Stefan Cohen and many more straight pool stars.
This year's nominees on the ballot include Ray Martin, Dallas West, Nick Varner, Jerome Keough, Alfredo DeOro, and Willie Mosconi. To vote, please send in your choice at worldstraightpoolchampionships@gmail.com
"We wanted to recognize and honor those who are not just obvious choices, but unsung heroes in straight pool history that might not have been noticed on other ballots. There are many legendary players whose names have only been made known to me in the past few years from our resurrection of the World 14.1 Tournament", said Charlie Williams, Founder of Dragon Promotions.
One of the goals of the event is to honor the champions of 14.1 that have passed and honor those who are still living. The Straight Pool Hall of Fame goals are also to cover all the expenses of the living inductee to the event and the Hall of Famer's costs in playing in the event.
Fans can make donations to support the 14.1 Hall of Fame Inductee at
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/w...63663d3faee8d1e83f46a36995b3856cef1e18897ad75
In partnership with the support of Dr.Michael Fedak, Dragon Promotions will produce The World Tournament for the sixth straight year. This year's event will have the biggest payout in men's straight pool history with $20,000 going to the champion. The event is $35,000 added , boasting a total $70,000 in the prize fund for one prestigious straight pool tournament.
Predator Cues will also be sponsoring the event for the sixth straight year and the luxurious Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ will host this year's event starting August 28 through September 2, 2011. All the greatest straight pool players from around the world will arrive at the birthplace of 14.1 to play for this coveted title and becoming the #1 Straight Pool Player on Earth.
The World Tournament is the oldest tournament in history that still exists today. Invented by Jerome Keough and shortly after recognized as the official game of billiards. The first World Tournament of 14.1 was held in 1911 and won by Alfredo DeOro. In its history due to war and economics, the World Tournament had 29 tournaments that did not take place including a 15 year gap between 1990-2005 until Dragon Promotions revived the game and the World Tournament in 2006. It has taken place every year since.
Fans and players can attend the event and purchase tickets by going to http://dragonpromotions.com/tickets.html and make hotel reservations now at the Hyatt Regency by calling 732-873-1234 ask for "US Pool Players" Group and receive the tournament rate of $105 per night. Vendor spaces are also available, please contact dp.sally@gmail.com
The 2011 World Tournament is proudly co-sponsored by Amsterdam Billiards, Andy Cloth, Kamui and straight pool aficionados Bill Austin of UT, Dr.Louis Pannullo, Ralph Rubin of MD. Co-contributors Dennis Walsh and Bill Marapolous.
For more information on player registration, sponsorship, or if you would like to submit a comment, please email worldstraightpoolchampionships@gmail.com or contact Dragon Promotions at 1-407-782-4978.
Full event info is at www.dragonpromotions.com
But, if you, like me, love straight pool, you may think it can't hurt to bestow some additional honor on some of the players that have developed the game of 14.1.
Below are details on how to vote, how to attend the Dinner, and how to make a donation to help cover the travel costs of the eventual living inductee.
The 14.1 Straight Pool Hall of Fame
New Brunswick, New Jersey- Pool fans are invited to join dinner with the world's greatest players at the 1st Annual 14.1 Straight Pool Hall of Fame. The special event takes place on August 31, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel during the 71st Annual World Tournament of Straight Pool which will feature the likes of Oliver Ortmann, Johnny Archer, Thorsten Hohmann, Niels Feijen, Allen Hopkins, Stefan Cohen and many more straight pool stars.
This year's nominees on the ballot include Ray Martin, Dallas West, Nick Varner, Jerome Keough, Alfredo DeOro, and Willie Mosconi. To vote, please send in your choice at worldstraightpoolchampionships@gmail.com
"We wanted to recognize and honor those who are not just obvious choices, but unsung heroes in straight pool history that might not have been noticed on other ballots. There are many legendary players whose names have only been made known to me in the past few years from our resurrection of the World 14.1 Tournament", said Charlie Williams, Founder of Dragon Promotions.
One of the goals of the event is to honor the champions of 14.1 that have passed and honor those who are still living. The Straight Pool Hall of Fame goals are also to cover all the expenses of the living inductee to the event and the Hall of Famer's costs in playing in the event.
Fans can make donations to support the 14.1 Hall of Fame Inductee at
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/w...63663d3faee8d1e83f46a36995b3856cef1e18897ad75
In partnership with the support of Dr.Michael Fedak, Dragon Promotions will produce The World Tournament for the sixth straight year. This year's event will have the biggest payout in men's straight pool history with $20,000 going to the champion. The event is $35,000 added , boasting a total $70,000 in the prize fund for one prestigious straight pool tournament.
Predator Cues will also be sponsoring the event for the sixth straight year and the luxurious Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ will host this year's event starting August 28 through September 2, 2011. All the greatest straight pool players from around the world will arrive at the birthplace of 14.1 to play for this coveted title and becoming the #1 Straight Pool Player on Earth.
The World Tournament is the oldest tournament in history that still exists today. Invented by Jerome Keough and shortly after recognized as the official game of billiards. The first World Tournament of 14.1 was held in 1911 and won by Alfredo DeOro. In its history due to war and economics, the World Tournament had 29 tournaments that did not take place including a 15 year gap between 1990-2005 until Dragon Promotions revived the game and the World Tournament in 2006. It has taken place every year since.
Fans and players can attend the event and purchase tickets by going to http://dragonpromotions.com/tickets.html and make hotel reservations now at the Hyatt Regency by calling 732-873-1234 ask for "US Pool Players" Group and receive the tournament rate of $105 per night. Vendor spaces are also available, please contact dp.sally@gmail.com
The 2011 World Tournament is proudly co-sponsored by Amsterdam Billiards, Andy Cloth, Kamui and straight pool aficionados Bill Austin of UT, Dr.Louis Pannullo, Ralph Rubin of MD. Co-contributors Dennis Walsh and Bill Marapolous.
For more information on player registration, sponsorship, or if you would like to submit a comment, please email worldstraightpoolchampionships@gmail.com or contact Dragon Promotions at 1-407-782-4978.
Full event info is at www.dragonpromotions.com
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