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2001 World Championships Cancelled

PoolroomJanuary 2, 2004

The World Pool-Billiards Association has cancelled the 2001 World 9-Ball Championships for women and juniors, according to a press release from John Lewis, the WPA secretary. The tournament had been ... Continue reading ...

BCA Organizes Billiards For America Day

PoolroomJanuary 2, 2004

The Billiard Congress of America has designated Nov. 10 as Billiards for America Day, and is coordinating an industry-wide effort to raise money for relief funds established to benefit victims ... Continue reading ...

Tokyo Tourney Gets Nod From WPA

PoolroomJanuary 2, 2004

The World-Pool Billiard Association has given its blessing — and financial backing — to the much-discussed 100,000,000-yen Tokyo 9-Ball tournament scheduled for Nov. 11-14 in Japan. Promoted by a new ... Continue reading ...

Deuel is U.S. Open Champ

PoolroomJanuary 2, 2004

Corey Deuel blanked reigning WPA World Champion Mika Immonen in Chesapeake, Va., Sunday, Sept. 16, to take the 26th U.S. Open title over a field of 217 players. Deuel collected ... Continue reading ...