Update: Joss Event at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ

[Dana Bufalo]

The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour is at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ this weekend with 52 players competing for a $6,160 total prize fund.

Some notable players participating in this event include Allen Hopkins, Danny Basavich, Joey Korsiak, George "Ginky" SanSouci, Karen Corr, Julie Kelly, Al Lapena, Ed "Spanish Pete" Vazquez, Sean "Alaska" Morgan and Mike Zuglan.

They are down to the final eight players and Sunday’s matches starting at noon are;

On the Winners Side:
Sean Morgan vs Danny Basavich
Karen Corr vs Al Lapena

On the One Loss Side:
Frank Hernandez vs Dennis Spear
Ed Vazquez vs Allen Hopkins

Be sure to check AzBilliards.com on Sunday evening for complete results including payouts.

Also, Mike Zuglan is still taking entries for next month's Turning Stone Classic VI 9-Ball Open.

This $25,000 added event is filling fast and is limited to the first 128 paid entries. It will take place on February 16th - 19th, 2006 at the beautiful Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY.

Remember, the previous five Turning Stone events were SOLD OUT so enter early!

The Turning Stone is a non-alcohol serving casino which means you only need to be 18 to play in the tournament or gamble on the casino floor and spectator admission is FREE.

To enter or for more info on this great event you can call Mike Zuglan (518) 356-7163.

 

[Dana Bufalo]

Latest Update: Joss Event at Comet Billiards

Latest Update:

On the Winners Side:
Danny Basavich over Sean Morgan
Al Lapena over Karen Corr

and then Danny Basavich over Al Lapena 9-6

Danny Basavich was in the hot seat!

On the One Loss Side;
Dennis Spear over Frank Hernandez
Allen Hopkins over Ed Vazquez

then:

Karen Corr over Allen Hopkins 9-8
Sean Morgan over Dennis Spear 9-8

and then:

Karen Corr over Sean Morgan 9-5

then:

Karen Corr over Al Lapena 9-5

So now, Karen Corr and Danny Basavich are playing in the finals at the time of this post!

Be sure to check AzBilliards.com later this evening for the full story including payouts.

 

[Railbird]

Latest Update:

On the Winners Side:
Danny Basavich over Sean Morgan
Al Lapena over Karen Corr

and then Danny Basavich over Al Lapena 9-6

Danny Basavich was in the hot seat!

On the One Loss Side;
Dennis Spear over Frank Hernandez
Allen Hopkins over Ed Vazquez

then:

Karen Corr over Allen Hopkins 9-8
Sean Morgan over Dennis Spear 9-8

and then:

Karen Corr over Sean Morgan 9-5

then:

Karen Corr over Al Lapena 9-5

So now, Karen Corr and Danny Basavich are playing in the finals at the time of this post!

Be sure to check AzBilliards.com later this evening for the full story including payouts.

Dana,
Thanks for the updates, I was planning on attending this event but had some other matters that needed my attention.
I rooting for Danny to win, although Karen's a tough competitor you can't count her out.
Jim

 

[Dana Bufalo]

Dana,
Thanks for the updates, I was planning on attending this event but had some other matters that needed my attention.
I rooting for Danny to win, although Karen's a tough competitor you can't count her out.
Jim

Jim,

I'm a Joss Tour supporter and it is my pleasure to provide these updates.., I'm glad to hear that someone out there enjoys reading them.

I too could not make it to this weekend's event but I'm really looking forward to next weekend's $5,000 added event at Snooker's in Providence, RI.., It should be a good one!

 

[gregoryg]

Who's winning?

Just wondering what the score is? Any updates? Thanks, in advance, can't wait to hear what's happening!

 

[JAM]

Jim,

I'm a Joss Tour supporter and it is my pleasure to provide these updates.., I'm glad to hear that someone out there enjoys reading them.

I too could not make it to this weekend's event but I'm really looking forward to next weekend's $5,000 added event at Snooker's in Providence, RI.., It should be a good one!

Thanks for the updates, Dana! For those of us unfortunate pool enthusiasts stuck at home, it is very nice to read about what's happening on the Joss tournament trail!

BTW, speaking about this coming weekend, January 28-29, this is one fine tournament venue, Snookers Pool Lounge.

The 17th Annual Ocean State Championship combined with the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour is a banner tournament. A permanent banner will feature the winner's name and hang from the rafters thereafter in Snookers. Another nice little nugget is this is a $5,000-added event, with trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Michael Webb of Webb Custom Cues will be on site for cue repair and sales.

I've gotta say that if you have never been to Snookers in Providence, RI, you're missing a real treat. Finding the joint, though, is difficult for out-of-towners like me. I have been there twice, and I still get lost! However, the address is 145 Clifford Street in Providence. Keep the phone number to the pool room with you in case you do get lost, which is (401) 351-POOL.

There is a player's rate in effect at the host hotel, the Fairfield Inn-Marriott, for $79 per night. It is located at 36 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02888, (401) 941-6600.

Here's a list of the winners of the previous Ocean State Championship: 2004, Mika Immonen; 2003, Francisco Bustamante; 2002, Mike Zuglan; 2001, Mike Zuglan; 2000, Mike Immonen; 1999, Jim Rempe; 1998, Mika Immonen; 1997, Mike Zuglan; 1996, Tony Robles; 1995, George Sansouci; 1994, George Sansouci; 1993, Tony Robles; 1992, Mike Zuglan; 1991, Mike Zuglan; and 1990, Rick Marcos.

The defending champion of the 2005 event is none other than Danny "Kid Delicious" Basavich, depicted below.

BTW, this pool room is really COOL. It's worth the trip just to get a chance to taste Regina's home-made meatballs. YUMMIE!

JAM

 

[kcpoolfan]

Anyone know if karen won and anyone have any pics from the event?

 

[Gregg]

I don't know much, but I stumbled onto Commet billiards while visiting the area for a wedding that I was in, and went there for the afternoon.

I still can not get over how friggin' nice that place was. By far the most beautiful location I have ever seen. It's really a shooters paradise.

 

[JAM]

This just in...

Hear ye, hear ye! Read all about it on AzBilliards Main Page.

Kid Delicious wins!

Danny Basavich must have made New Jersey proud this past weekend, pocketing a cool $1,500 for his first-place finish. Karen Corr also put on a fantastic show for the spectators, collecting $1,060 as the runner-up.

JAM