Friday, December 24, 2010

Negros Billiards Stable / JSY Sports Christmas Party!


The Negros Billiards Stable and JSY Sports held its annual Christmas Party for its pool players and their families on December 20, 2010, at the First Line Entertainment complex in Manila, Philippines. Truth be told, I have never seen anything like it! What I initially thought as a get-together of a few dozen persons turned out to be a real party involving about 200 individuals! And I kid you not!

Here’s the link to the pics from the Christmas party! Hope you like ‘em! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, friends!






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Saturday, November 20, 2010

University of Sto. Tomas Wins in National Collegiate Billiards League!

National Collegiate Billiards League GraphicCongratulations to the Tigers Billiards Team of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) for posting a shutout victory over the Green Archers at the inaugural match of the National Collegiate Billiards League held at the Manila Ocean Park over the weekend, November 20, 2010! And oh! ‘Twas not just a victory – but a shutout! And I kid you not!

Jose Rizal University and St. Clare Colleges also scored wins against Fatima University and Don Bosco Technical College, respectively. They join the opening day winners in the historic tournament backed by none other than the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and GSM Blue.

Gerthee Estrella and Aaron Cedric Gonzales ably led UST to victory, making short work of Chester Kevin Labez, 7-1 in 9-ball, and Chester Kevin Labez, 7-3 in 10-ball, respectively. The Tigers’ dynamic pair in the persons of Conrad Cruz and Michael Hipolito also humbled La Salle’s Earl John Velasco and Lance Barlaan in the 8-ball doubles competition, 5-0. Incidentally, Aaron Cedric Gonzales is a proud member of bilyar.NET (BDN), the numero uno billiards forum in the Pool Capital of the World.

Alfiniano Tagle beat James Paul Verano, 7-4, while teammate Efraim Cruz pulled off a 7-6 steal over Kristopher Roxas in 8-ball as JRU emerged as the third team to score a shutout win.

Former senator Robert Jaworski led the opening rites. Jaworski highlighted the importance of billiards to the Filipinos, with emphasis on how we excel in such.

For those not in the know, the historic completion is supported by Accel, Star Billiards, Manila Ocean Park, The Philippine Star, Malungai Life Oil, Mediacom, Human Plus Probiotics, Niknok Pritson Manok, Brunswick, businessman Hermie Esguerra, Puyat Sports, Bugsy Promotions, Negros Billiards Stable, and Star Paper of BSCP president Mr. Sebastian Chua.



To Cedric and Team UST;
to all the winners and placers;
and to the sponsors and organizers;

This is a historic first! MABUHAY kayong lahat!




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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Dennis Orcollo & Warren Kiamco Win at 16th Asian Games!

Dennis Orcollo GraphicToday, Filipino pool players Dennis Orcollo and Warren Kiamco handed the Philippines another gold and its first silver medal finish in the ongoing 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

Dennis Orcollo of Bugsy Promotions scored the win, 9-7, after racking up the last two points in the All-Filipino finals, with Warren Kiamco of the Negros Billiards Stable and JSY Sports as 1st runner up in the Men's 9-ball pool singles competition.

Warren Kiamco GraphicAs of the moment, the Philippines has two gold, one silver, and four bronze medals - 11th place in the medal standings.

Notable wins of the two Pinoy pool players include: Orcollo’s win against Korea's Jeong Young Hwa and Kiamco’s victory over Chinese Taipei's Ko Pi Yin.

Truth be told, it was a sweet victory, not just for Orcollo and Kiamco, but for the entire Pool Capital of the World! Indeed, they did it again! And I kid you not! Four years ago at the Doha Asian Games, our gold and silver medalists were Antonio Gabica and Jeffrey de Luna, respectively.


To Dennis and Warren: Mabuhay kayo!
We are very proud of you!





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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito: Freddie Roach Angered by Video Mocking His Parkinson's Disease!

Manny Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, was angered by a video mocking his Parkinson's Disease. For those of you who have been living under a rock, like Antonio Margarito, the ex-champion made fun of the four-time Trainer of the Year, who has Parkinson’s disease resulting from his boxing past.

I initially predicted that Manny Pacquiao, aka The Pacman, will knock out Margarito in Round 5. But after seeing the video, I want none of that. Nope! No more! I hope Manny Pacquiao takes the callous douchebag through the entire match – and give me a boxing lesson he will never forget! A very painful boxing lesson!

Hey, Freddie! Believe you me, you are more man than Margarito! And I kid you not!

I guess all will be better explained via the video. Thus, without further ado, here is the YouTube video in its entirety. Also included is the complete post authored by boxing editor Lem Satterfield.

It goes without saying that full credits for the video and article go to Fanhouse and Lem Satterfield. Many thanks!





Freddie Roach had trouble sleeping on Tuesday night, the day before Wednesday's press conference for his fighter Manny Pacquiao's megafight with ex-champion Antonio Margarito.

"I got a lot of calls, and there were a lot of people that said that there was a video out there making fun of me," said the 50-year-old Roach, who has Parkinson's disease resulting from his pugilistic past. "Well, I don't have a computer with me, so my assistant brought it over to me."

What kept Roach awake was what he saw on the video, and it angered him to the point where the former boxer wanted to put his gloves back on -- not for sparring -- but for revenge.

In the video above at the 2:05 mark, Margarito moans, "Oh, Freddie Roach," extends his arms out slightly in front of him, appears to briefly shake his hands and then tilt his head slightly to the left.

The camera then pans onto Margarito's lightweight training stablemate, Brandon Rios, who also tilts his head slightly, appears to be acting as if he is having difficulty speaking and contorts his face.

"Hey," says Margarito's trainer, Robert Garcia, "that's Freddie Roach right there," as he points at Rios.

Surrounded by reporters prior to Wednesday's press conference at Cowboys Stadium, Roach, his tremors in full view despite the fact that he had "doubled-up on my medication," spoke frankly and intensely about what he saw.

"I had trouble sleeping last night. I wanted to fight these guys. I know I'm too old and I can't beat them up," said the four-time Trainer of The Year, adding later in the conversation, "I hate these guys."

"If they made fun of me, it shows what kind of guys that they are. But I'm not going to bring it up because I don't want to bother Manny with it," said Roach. "So, you know, I don't want Manny to get mad or anything like that or to fight stupid. I can't do anything about what they did, but if they made fun of me, then, you know what? It's OK. They'll pay for it. I'm not worried."

Garcia addressed the video in the first minute of his turn at the podium.

"Two of my fighters were joking around, making fun of Freddie Roach. We already talked about it. This was nothing to do with the disease that Freddie Roach has. We know that it's something that we don't wish on anybody," said Garcia.

"I would never allow that type of behavior in my gym. We just wanted everyone to know that this is something personal between Team Pacquiao and Team Margarito," said Garcia. "I just want to make that clear."

Garcia said that when he informed Rios of the controversy, that the fighter could not believe it.

"When I told Brandon Rios this morning that it was up, and that everyone was thinking that we were making fun of people with that disease, he was surprised. Brandon was like, 'What disease? I don't know what disease you guys are talking about,'" said Garcia.

"And I said, 'You know the disease that Freddie Roach has,'" said Garcia. "He didn't know Freddie Roach had a disease. He thought that it was from those 13 losses that Freddie Roach had as a boxer. It has nothing to do with his disease, I just want to make that clear."

Top Rank Promotions CEO Bob Arum also was incensed after having watched the video, to the point of demanding that Garcia make a public apology.

"I didn't see the video until it was pointed out to me. It was sent as an e-mail, and we put it on and we watched it in the room, my wife and myself. And I immediately confronted Garcia, Rios and Margarito about it," said Arum.

"They apologized to me, personally and profusely," said Arum. "And they said that they would apologize to Freddie Roach at the press conference today, and Rios will apologize [at the undercard press conference] on Thursday."

Asked if there was any mistaking that Garcia, Rios and Margarito were making fun of Roach, Arum said, "Of course they were making fun of him."

"You may say that [Garcia] didn't make an apology, but I can't disagree. I couldn't even hear what he said, but it is what it is," said Arum. "I'm not a commissioner of football that can fine the f****ing guy. Maybe it wasn't an apology, but I can't fine him."

Through a translator, Margarito dismissed the video as "a misunderstanding."

"I was not making fun of Freddie. It was just that when I was shaking my hands, I was just saying, 'Man, I'm really scared,'" said Margarito.

"I think that people misunderstood that. That's what happened," said Margarito. "It was a misunderstanding. I have nothing against anybody. I have nothing against Freddie Roach. I respect him as a great trainer."

Rios said told Ring Magazine.com's Michael Rosenthal that he initially felt that his act was all in the spirit of gamesmanship.

"Freddie Roach is always playing mind games. We were just trying to play mind games with him. That's all," said Rios.

"It had nothing to do with Parkinson's disease. I have people in my family who are handicapped," said Rios. "I wouldn't want to hurt anyone like that. I know it looks bad. And I'm sorry. I made a mistake."

Sitting next to Roach on the stage after the formal press conference had ended, Pacquiao told reporters he had not seen the video, but that he was troubled by the fact that it existed.

"That's good for them [that Garcia] apologized to Freddie. For me, it's not good, you know?" said Pacquiao. "We have to respect people. I'm the kind of person who don't like to make personal attacks on anybody."

Roach said prior to the press conference that he expected an apology from Garcia, whom he held "100 percent responsible," and that he would say, "thanks."

But Roach said that he would never forget what Garcia, Margarito and Rios did, nor would he believe that they were not aware that he had Parkinson's disease.

"Do I believe that they didn't know that I had Parkinson's? Please. That's an excuse. It wasn't really an apology, it was just a cover-up. Robert Garcia is not a classy guy. He's not a good guy. He's a fake, and that's all that I have to say. Brandon Rios is a good young fighter, and I like him for that, and so forth, but as a person, he's an a**.

"Beyond that, what they did really does not deserve a response. It just goes to show what kinds of guys that they are. The thing is, Margarito and Brandon Rios are not very good defensive fighters. They take a lot of punches. I just hope that this never happens to them. I hope that they don't live my life."




Saturday, November 6, 2010

Makati Pool Players Association 15-Ball Tournament!

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Billiards buddies and pool players, it’s rotation time come November 26-27 and December 3, 2010 at the Makati Pool Players Association's (MAPPA) 2010 15-Ball Tournament!

Led by its able president, Jesse Gonzales Cambosa, MAPPA’s 15-Ball tournament is the club’s year-ender competition. Like the year’s past competitions, the event promises to be red-hot with prizes and surprises awaiting the winners and all participants! And I kid you not!

As usual, food galore and overflowing drinks will be the order of the day on opening day and the finals! And yes, some of the country's top pool players will also be there, too, to lend support for everyone! But wait, there's more! Live TV coverage is in the offing!

Fun! Excitement! And more! Come one! Come all! Experience 15-ball competition in the Pool Capital of the World! You’ll be glad you did!



For registration and more info, please call/text:

Ato de Vera – 09177629054 / Arvin Arceo – 09279816673
Mel Austria - 09285050299 / Jesse Gonzales – 09175270489



Mabuhay ang MAPPA!

Mabuhay ang bilyar! Mabuhay ang manlalarong bilyarista!

KAPATIRAN!







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Friday, November 5, 2010

Dennis Orcollo Wins San Miguel Beer Oktoberfest 9-Ball Open!

Dennis Orcollo GraphicCongratulations to Dennis Orcollo, aka Robocop, for winning against Rodolfo Luat, aka Boy Samson, in the finals of the 2010 San Miguel Beer Oktoberfest 9-Ball Open at the SM Skydome, SM City North Edsa, Quezon City!

The 31-year-old pool player from Bugsy Promotions, grabbed the momentum when Puyat Sports' Luat scratched after sinking the 4-ball in the 9th rack of the championship. Orcollo then took the next two racks to post a 7-4 cushion.

A missed try by the Robocop on a 3-9 combination allowed Boy Samson to close in at 7-5. However, the favorite son of Bislig, Surigao, swept the last four racks en route to the 2010 San Miguel Beer Oktoberfest 9-Ball Open championship win worth a cool Php500,000. Luat settled for the Php200,000 runner-up prize.

Both Orcollo and Luat are scheduled to compete in Guangzhou, China for the 16th Asian Games. And I kid you not!

Dennis Orcollo was the first to advance to the finals round of the 32-man competition after beating Antonio Lining, 10-7, in the day’s first semi-finals match. Rodolfo Luat scored wins against Francisco Bustamante in the quarterfinals (9-6) and Ronnie Alcano in the semis.



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Friday, October 29, 2010

Jasmin Ouschan Wins 2010 Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship!

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Austria’s Jasmin Ouschan finally quenched her thirst for a first-ever world title by ruling the 2010 Yalin Women’s World 10-Ball Championship in a come-from-behind 10-6 win over South Korea’s Ga Young Kim at Robinson’s Galeria!

Jasmin Ouschan initially trailed Ga Young Kim during the championship, 0-4. However, the cue artist from Klagenfurt, who skipped the 2010 US Open Championship to prepare for the event, won the next seven racks to take control, 7-4, on the way to posting the biggest win of her young career!

Truth be told, I will never the words Jasmin uttered when she won! Fighting off the tears, Ouschan said, “WOOOO! I can’t believe that this is happening! I’ve been waiting for so long to get this! It’s special because I’m playing in the billiards capital of the world!”

For those not in the know, the 2005 World Games gold medalist went unbeaten in the prestigious tournament - winning five matches in the group stages! And I kid you not! Jasmin then nipped Miyuki Fuke, Karen Corr, and Kelly Fisher to reach the finals.

Jasmin Ouschan was awarded the gold WPBA medal, a trophy, and the winner’s check of $20,000.


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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Rubilen Amit in Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship Semis!

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Update on the 2010 Yalin Women’s World 10-Ball Championship: Reigning World 10-Ball Champion Rubilen Amit is now making big strides in her defense of the World Women’s 10-Ball Championship! And I kid you not!

The Philippines’ First Lady of Pool scored three important victories, i.e., two in stunning fashion and one via the backdoor, to storm her way into the semifinals round of this prestigious World Pool-Billiard Association-sanctioned event!

Rubilen Amit needed to go through the Round-of-24 after she was denied an outright Round-of-16 berth by Chinese Taipei's Tsai Pen Chen, who nipped her with a 6-2 win. But, truth be told, Bingkay struck back with a vengeance – trashing Canada's Joanne Ashton and China's Han Yu with 8-2 and 8-7 wins, respectively. Bingkay continued her fine showing by stopping Norway’s Line Kjoersvik with a smothering 8-2 score!

In the crossover, Rubilen Amit will face Korea’s uber-sexy pool goddess, Ga-Young Kim.

The winner of this five-day event will receive $20,000.


Go Bingkay! The entire nation is rooting for you!
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Rubilen Amit & Chen Tsai Pei at Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship! More Updates!

Rubilen Amit Graphic2010 Yalin Women’s World 10-Ball Championship Update: Chinese Taipei’s Chen Tsai Pei won against Rubilen Amit, aka Bingkay, in a duel of leaders, scoring a 6-2 win to sweep Group I of the 2010 Yalin Women’s World 10-Ball Championship at the Nuvo City in Libis, Quezon City.

The 27-year-old Chen Tsai Pei, the reigning China 9-Ball Open winner, took five straight racks after giving up the opening frame to carve a victory over Rubilen Amit, the reigning World 10-Ball champion, and top their group with a 5-0 (win-loss) performance.

Chen capped her win of Amit with three straight combinations as she turned a 0-1 deficit into a 5-1 lead. Despite the loss, Bingkay still made it through the knockout phase among 24 players with a 4-1 slate. The knockout stage starts tomorrow, Thursday.

Up 2-1, Chen Tsai Pei credited the victory over the former World 9-Ball runner-up and double gold medalist in the 2009 Laos Southeast Asian Games to her powerful breaks and safety shots. In addition, she made 2-10, 1-10 and 1-10 combos in the fourth to sixth racks and could have finished the match if not for a missed shot on the 8-ball. This allowed Rubilen Amit to snatch the seventh rack and cut her deficit to just 2-5.

However, the Philippines’ First Lady of Pool made a foul shot in the eighth rack, which allowed Chen to clean up the table for the win.

Iris Ranola came one rack shy of advancing to the knockout stage. However, she dropped a 2-6 setback to Japan’s Miyuki Fuke in Group 5. Ranola, a runner-up in the 2008 US Open, finished in a five-way tie for first place, but wound up last after the tiebreak. She ended up with the lowest total games won.

Korean Yu Ram Cha, who defeated Spanish Amalia Matas, 6-2, clinched the first berth with 27 won games while Fuke and Chinese Wu Jing sealed the other spots with scores of 20 and 21, respectively. Matas actually tied Fuke and Jing with 25 apiece but ended up with the lowest total games in another tiebreak.

Former world champion Kelly Fisher posted a 6-3 win over 12-year-old Filipina Gillian Go to top Group 3 with a 5-0 record while Austria’s Jasmine Ouschan humbled Chun Zheng Xiao of China, 6-1, to finished unscathed in Group 7.

In Group 4, Yu Han of China humbled heavy favorite Ga Young Kim of Korea, 6-5, for a 5-0 sweep. However, the former three-time US Open champ and East Asian Games gold medal winner also advanced with a 4-1 card.





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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship: Updates for 2nd Day!


2010 Yalin Women’s World 10-Ball Championship update: The reigning world champion Rubilen Amit, aka Bingkay, won against compatriot Ana Tulauan, 6-1, to stay unbeaten in the 2010 Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship on Tuesday, September 26, 2010, at the Nuvo City Showroom in Libis, Quezon City!


The 29-year-old Rubilen Amit was all about focus today – displaying one spectacular shot after another! And I kid you not! She will be representing the Pool Capital of the World in the Guangzhou Asian Games where she is scheduled for competition in the 8-Ball and 9-Ball tours.

For those not in the know, the three best players from each of the six-woman, eight groups will advance to the knockout stage. However, those who gained the top spot in each group automatically secure an outright spot in the last 16.

Filipino pool player Zemonette Oryan scored against Jargelyn Maldonado with a 6-1 finish. However, Iris Ranola, suffered a 6-4 setback at the hands of Amalia Matas of Spain, while Mika Claveria and Mildred Almero were trounced by Julie Kelly and Jasmin Ouschan in groups 4 and 7, respectively. Meanwhile, Ga-Young Kim of South Korea defeated American Julie Kelly, 6-3, for her second win. Japanese Akimi Katijani handed Korean Eunji Park her first defeat with as 6-4 win.

It’s not yet over, folks! Go, go, go Pinoy bilyaristas!






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Monday, October 25, 2010

Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship: Updates on Day 1!

 
Update on the 2010 Yalin Women’s World 10-Ball Championship:

The Pool Capital of the World’s 1st Filipina World Champion, Rubilen Amit, scored a 6-3 win over the United States’ Angel Paglia in her first match in the ongoing 2010 Yalin Women’s World 10-Ball Championship!

The 28-year-old Filipina, the reigning world 10-ball champion, got off to a fast start. Believe you me, the opening rack was over in just 166 seconds – way before the crowd warmed up their seats – and it was 2-0 in favor of Bingkay!

After a dry break from Rubilen Amit, her first of three for the match, Angel Paglia rose from her chair to cut the deficit to 2-1. In the fourth rack, Paglia penalized herself after sinking the No. 5 on the left corner pocket.

“I fouled. I touched the cue ball with my stick. It’s yours,” she told Rubilen Amit of her infraction that escaped the eyes of Filipino referee Troy Danao. Amit said her thanks as she got up, and with ball in hand she cleared the rack and moved up to 3-1.

“I felt it (foul). I just didn’t know if I should tell it to the referee or Rubilen. I was really focused in the match but then somehow I lost it. Then I felt a little shaky,” said Angel Paglia. Paglia was rewarded for her honesty when Amit had a dry break on the fifth rack. The American did not waste the opportunity with a perfect 7-and-10 combination for a 3-2 count.

She had the equalizer on her hands when she was trailing 4-3. But she committed another foul using the bridge for what looked like an easy shot with the No. 9. In this rack, Rubilen Amit also had a couple of miscues, on the No. 4 and No. 7. However, they did not really matter because Paglia had her own each time she was given a chance.

Soon it was 5-3 and then 6-3 for the Filipina champion!

“It only showed how nervous I was. I had a couple of misses, too. But I hope to do better in my next match!” said Amit, one of the favorites for the $20,000 champion’s purse.

World No. 1 Allison Fisher of England also got off to a good start, scoring a 6-2 win over Venezuelan beauty Mirjana Grujicic. Canada’s Tiffany Bryant won against the Philippines’ pool wonder, Gillian Go (6-2). Gillian Go finished in the top 18 in the inaugural Women’s World 10-Ball Championship held last year at The Block, SM City North Edsa Quezon City. For those not in the know, she was just 12 years old then! And I kid you not!

 
To Rubilen, Gillian and the rest of the Filipina pool players – we wish you the best of luck! The whole country is rooting for you! Mabuhay!




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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship Live at Robinson's Galleria and Nuovo City!



Billiards buddies and pool players, Dragon Promotions is pleased to announce the 2010 Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship! The much-awaited event will take place on October 23, 2010, starting with the Stage 1 Qualifier at world-famous Star Billiards in Quezon City, the players meeting and press conference on October 24, 2010 at Nuovo City, and the main event October 25-29th, 2010 at Robinson's Galleria in Ortigas! This year's event is title sponsored by none other than Yalin Tables, the premier billiard table manufacturer in China.

Players in attendance include a ton of superstars, e.g., World #1 Allison Fisher, Jasmin Ouschan, Ga Young Kim, Karen Corr, Yu Ram Cha, Tsai Pei Chen, Han Yu, Gillian Go - the 12-year-old pool wonder, and Rubilen Amit aka Bingkay – the defending World 10-Ball Champion.
 

The World Championship will pay $75,000 in prize money with $20,000 going to the winner. Truth be told, it will be the biggest sporting event for women in the Pool Capital of the World in 2010! And I kid you not!

The tournament event will be aired locally on ABS-CBN and internationally on ESPN Star Sports. The event will be broadcasted live for all five days of the main event with 25 hours of broadcast television coverage.

According to my good friend, Cindy Lee, CEO of Dragon Promotions, “This will be probably our biggest production of the year. It's been very hectic after producing the Predator International Championships, The World Tournament of 14.1, and now the Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship. Indeed, we are excited about our new partnership with Yalin and hosting all the greatest women's players in the world once again in the Philippines. It is such an awesome country for billiards and a stage that the women really deserve to be on!"

 
A brief on the major sponsor: 

Yalin Billiard Goods Co., Ltd., established in 1993, located in Jinan the Northern part of China, is specialized in the production of high quality billiard tables and accessories. In its 70,000 square meters facility, Jinan Yalin Billiards is one of the world's largest manufacturers of billiard tables and products in its. 

Yalin manufactures many kinds of billiard tables and its accessories including Snooker tables, American style pool tables and Russian pyramid style. Also other sporting games such as family billiard/tennis table; international standard tennis table for entertainment, and any customer designed tables. Yalin has received the highest marks internationally than any other Asian manufacturer and was selected by Brunswick Billiards as their sole exclusive partner in China. 

Yalin has exported high quality tables to over 60 countries including the United States, France, Canada, Russia, Japan, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.




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Monday, October 18, 2010

An Uber-Beautiful Leather Custom Cue Case by John Barton of JB Cases!

Friends, please check out my new, one-of-a-kind, leather custom cue case made by none other than the world’s best cue case maker, Mr. John Barton of JB Cases!

This uber-beautiful leather custom case features real leather and heavy tooling. It comes in the configuration of one of my favorite cue cases – The Instroke Cue Cases. Do notice the rivets at the front and back! I simply love 'em! And for those not in the know, Instroke Cue Case was founded by Mr. John Barton in 1991. I still remember the day I saved enough money to buy my very first Instroke Cue Case, i.e., a 2x4 Instroke Cowboy! And I still have the case! As beautiful as the day I acquired her!

It goes without saying that Mr. John Barton made use of only the finest leather and materials in The AnitoKid case! Such include the use of magnetic puzzle latches so no moving parts to break ever!

Truth be told, this leather custom case is more than such! It is a work of art! But wait! I’m getting ahead of myself! I will let the pictures do the talking from here on! Hope you enjoy ‘em!

Here are the rest of the pics - please click here.
 


To John and Karen,

Many thanks for taking time out in making my dream cue case a reality! It is far beyond what I had in mind! Indeed, IT IS one uber-work of art! And I kid you not!


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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Ronnie Alcano Wins 2010 Sangsom Pattaya 9-Ball Championship in Thailand!


Congratulations to Filipino pool player Ronnie Alcano, aka The Volcano, for winning the 2010 Sangsom Pattaya 9-ball invitational pool championship Sunday, October 3, 2010, at the Royal Garden Plaza in Pattaya, Thailand!

Ronnie Alcano, who plays for Bugsy Promotions, beat compatriot Lee Vann Corteza, aka The Slayer, 11-7, in an all-Filipino final to win the championship and the 300,000 Baht (about Php435,000) cash prize. The Volcano stormed into the finals with a win against fellow Bugsy Promotions player, Dennis Orcollo, aka Robocop, 10-3, in the semi-finals.

The finals match was all about excitement as The Volcano successfully fended off a late charge by Lee Vann Corteza to score his first title since winning the 2009 Galveston Classic in Texas. Alcano initially managed to garner a 4-0 lead in the course of the match. However, Corteza managed to tie the score at the 14th rack - 7-all! A scratch on the next rack saw The Volcano capitalizing – sweeping the next three racks to score the win!

For those not in the know, Ronnie Alcano captured the 8-Ball Title in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, and the World 9-Ball Championship in the same year – 2007.  And I kid you not! Lee Vann Corteza, on the other hand, is currently ranked No. 2 in the world. He plays for the Negros Billiards Stable and JSY Sports. The Slayer is actively endorsed by Kopiko and Energen.

Some of the pool players who participated in the invitational tournament included Efren Reyes, Dennis Orcollo, Stevie Moore, Darren Appleton, Hui Chang Lu, Che Wei Fu, and Chris Melling.


Congratulations Ronnie and Van-Van! Mabuhay!






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