The AnitoKid on Billiards | Philippine Sports: June 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Batanes! Jeffrey Elliott's Trip to Batanes in Pictures!

In the first quarter of 2010, my good friend, Jeffrey Elliott, aka Anting-anting Jeff, had the good chance to visit Batanes, the northernmost province of the Pool Capital of the World!

Jeff made the trip to Batanes with Celine and our good friend, internationally-renowned painter Rafael "Popoy" Cusi. I was supposed to be with him but work kept me from doing so. :(

According to Jeff, 'twas an adventure of a lifetime! And I believe him!

Without further ado, here is the YouTube video of some of Jeff's pictures. Yes, I got to pick out my favorites! And yes! The pictures do serve as a true testament to the beauty of my people and my country! And I kid you not!

Many thanks for sharing 'em brother!

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Monday, June 28, 2010

Efren Reyes & Django Bustamante Will Defend World Cup of Pool Title in Manila, Philippines!

Billiards buddies and pool players, guess what! Efren Bata Reyes, aka The Magician, and Francisco Django Bustamante will defend their World Cup of Pool title when the exciting event returns to the Pool Capital of the World in September 2010!

Mark your calendars, friends! The World Cup of Pool will be staged from Tuesday to Sunday , September 7-12, 2010. It will feature a total of 32 two-player teams shooting for the $250,000 prize fund! WOOOO!

For those not in the know, Bata Reyes and Django Bustamante, both members of the Filipino Invasion, have won the prestigious trophy on two of the four occasions it has been held! Truth be told, their unforgettable win in 2009 in Manila, Philippines, was one of the most exciting finals ever seen in the history of the tour – the Philippines’ awesome duo beating Germany’s best at 11-9!

And because the Philippines is hosting the event, we have been given the honor of fielding two teams! Complimenting the Philippine A Team (Reyes and Bustamante) is none other than everyone’s favorites Dennis Orcollo, aka Robocop, and Roberto Gomez, aka Superman! Awesome!

Some of the top pool players scheduled to play in the 2010 World Cup of Pool include World Champions Ralf Souquet and Oliver Ortmann (Germany), Daryl Peach and Karl Boyes (United Kingdom), Johnny Archer (USA), Mika Immonen aka The Iceman (Finland), Marcus Chamat (Sweden), Niels Feijen (Netherlands), and Tony Drago (Malta).

The 2010 World Cup of Pool event will be broadcast by Solar Sports live across the Philippines - with the live feed of the tournament available internationally! Moreover, Matchroom Sport is scheduled to produce a 31 x one hour highlights package of the competition!

I am just absolutely delighted! And I kid you not!

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Efren Bata Reyes Wins Spanish Open 9-Ball Championship!

Billiards buddies and pool players, please join me in congratulating our very own – Efren Bata Reyes, aka The Magician, – for winning the 2010 Spanish Open 9-Ball Championship in Vigo, Spain!

Yes, you read right, friends! The 56-year-old Efren Reyes, acknowledged by all as the greatest pool player to ever wield a pool cue, is champion once again! The Magician defeated Niels Feijen, aka The Terminator, of the Netherlands in an exciting finals showdown (11-8) to win the $8,000 grand prize and championship trophy!

Some of the notable greats defeated by The Magician en route to the finals include World 9-ball Champion Daryl Peach (9-6, Quarterfinals), his kumpadre, Francisco Django Bustamante (9-7, Semifinals), Amalia Matas Heredia (9-3, Round 32), and Carlos Cabello Ariza (9-3, Round 16).

As of press time, Efren Reyes’ total prize earnings for 2010 is a cool $69,580! And I kid you not!

Congratulations, Efren! Here’s looking forward to more wins and championships, kabayan! Mabuhay!

"I love billiards! The AnitoKid"

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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Quezon City Executive 9-Ball Billiards Tournament at Star Billiards!

Billiards buddies and pool players, the 1st Quezon City Executive 9 Ball Billiards Tournament is just around the corner! The 9-ball tournament, which is open to all classes, will have its elimination round on July 24 and 25, 2010. It will be a Race-to-5 event, with a single knockout and winner break format.

Finals of the 1st Quezon City Executive 9-Ball Billiards Tournament is slated on August 31, 2010. Venue is at Star Billiards in Grace Village, Quezon City. Deadline of registration is on July 23, 2010. More info follows:

Format: 9-Ball Tournament, Open to All Class, Blind Draw
Elimination Rounds: JULY 24 AND 25, 2010
Single Knockout/Race to 5/Winner Breaks

Quarter Finals and Semi-Finals: July 31, 2010 (Race TO 7)
Finals: August 31, 2010 (Race to 9)

Registration Fee: Php 1,000.00
Re-Entry Fee: P500 (Only once during elimination round)

July 24, 2010: Players Meeting at 1 PM.

Matches start at exactly2 PM
15 minutes late will mean forfeiture of match
Dress code: Casual. Shorts and slippers are not allowed.

Deadline of registration: JULY 23, 2010

Friends, this is exclusively for QC executives only! However, I have just received word that the organizer will allow “guest participants” from other cities to raise more funds! The organizer will allow guest participants provided they pay an additional Php500 entry fee. Now, isn’t that neat?

And lest I forget, I have been told that proceeds of the competition will benefit kids from Quezon City, with emphasis on its feeding program and other humanitarian services. Now, this makes it one tournament that we surely don’t want to miss y’all! And I kid you not!

*You can also get copies of the entry form here! Just send an e-mail requesting for such to anitokid@gmail.com.

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