Larry Stadler November is a busy month for the 66 members of the IronOaks Breakers Pool League. Breakers members pay their annual dues, attend our annual Members party, and participate in the “Welcome Back” 8-Ball Tournaments. Each year as we welcome back our members who are returning from the those “cooler” states and country north…
Gary Vacin Jersey Mike’s “Just for Fun” billiards event went over so well last year that it’s set for a return, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5. “We were very well pleased with the turnout last year and are looking forward to another successful season,” Jersey Mike said. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon every…
Larry Stadler As mentioned in the November Splash, the Breakers began our 8 Ball Handicapped Tournament on November 5. Twenty-four players signed up to play, producing three “Pockets” of eight players in each Pocket. Each player in a Pocket must play seven opponents. Scoring is tabulated by the total number of games won. The tournament…
Gary Vacin “Jersey Mike” Giarlo is planning a “Just for Fun” billiards event at the Cottonwood Billiards Room. The gathering will start at 10:00 a.m. every Tuesday beginning January 8. All local billiards players are invited to participate. A regular at the Cottonwood Pool Room, Mike says this will not be a structured tournament…
Larry Stadler On Sunday November 11, the Breakers Pool League held its annual social get together. Thirty members and their spouses attended the dinner party. The event was held at Pool Side Café in Oakwood. Based upon multiple very positive comments the food catered by Stone and Barrel was excellent again! Drawings for gift certificates…
Larry Stadler As you remember from the article in the June Splash, Tournament Director Ed Allen came up with an idea to have a “Scotch Doubles” 8-Ball Tournament. The Breakers Board and league members thought this was a good idea, so the tournament was scheduled. Here is a quick refresher of the play: “Scotch Doubles”…
Michelle Behanna You’re invited to play during the summer months with the members of the IronOaks Ladies Billiards Club! In a casual manner, the Ladies Billiards Club continues every Tuesday morning. The summer months offer a unique opportunity to those who haven’t played before or need to sharpen their skills. Plus, our experienced players can…
Larry Stadler Tournament Director Ed Allen came up with an idea to have a “Scotch Doubles” 8 Ball Tournament. The Breakers Board and league members thought this was a good idea, so the tournament logistics were developed. Sign-up was from May 2, 2018, through May 15, 2018. Format: When the sign-up period ends, Tournament…
Gary Vacin Jerry Cisneros was crowned champion in both 9-Ball and 8-Ball in the Lucky Shot Pool Club playoffs. Cisneros defeated Jack Hill in 9-Ball and won by forfeit from Michael Dalsanders in 8-Ball. It was only the second time the same player won both championships. Jack Hill accomplished the feat several years ago.
Gary Vacin The Lucky Shot Pool Club welcomes eight new members as the club begins competition in its 2017-18 tournament season. The new members are Rick Boyd, Bill Groves, Jim Leckner, Keith Tookey, Bill Mazejko, Larry Munson, Peter Hanna and Bob Reider. The tournament features 15 members competing in two 9-Ball pockets and 39 members…