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…
Larry Stadler To even the playing field and encourage more participation, the IronOaks Breakers Pool League began its Inaugural Handicap 8 Ball Pool Tournament in July. The tournament ends August 30. Twenty-two players signed up to play. This represents about 50% of our members. We are encouraged by this turnout because it’s summer. Several seasoned…
Michelle Behanna, Club President The Ladies Billiards Club will be represented at the annual Oakwood Activities Open House scheduled for Saturday, October 7, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The club is seeking substitute players for the upcoming season which begins in mid-October. The club is open to lady residents of Oakwood and Ironwood who currently…