Posted in US Open Championships on Oct 20th, 2007
Van Boening Eclipses Alcano, Claims 32nd U.S. Open Title
13-10 finals victory clinches 9-ball’s most coveted crown for the pride of South Dakota
by Paul Berg, Inside POOL Magazine Staff
The journey literally began Sunday night, but in Shane Van Boening’s heart as an American pool player, tonight ends a quest [...]
Posted in US Open Championships on Oct 20th, 2007
Van Boening and Mekari reach U.S. Open Winners’ Finale
Four remain for final day of play; Alcano and Souquet seek another shot
By Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
With the last match of play on day six of the U.S. Open 9-ball Championships concluding shortly after 4:30 AM here in Chesapeake, [...]
Posted in US Open Championships on Oct 19th, 2007
Sixteen Shoot on at U.S. Open
Undefeated ranks trimmed to eight; B-siders Immonen and Gallego win eight straight
by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
Seeking a fifth consecutive victory without a loss at the 32nd U.S. Open 9-ball Championships, 16 of the world’s very best billiard players went to ground this [...]
Posted in US Open Championships on Oct 18th, 2007
U.S. Open Winners’ Bracket Halved to 16, Filipino Contingent Still Strong
Late Night Ahead for One-Loss Hopefuls in Chesapeake
by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
Deservedly under the television lights during both Billiard Club Network live matches, top 9-ballers from The Republic of the Philippines stole the show tonight at the [...]
Posted in US Open Championships on Oct 18th, 2007
Amidst One-Loss Paydays at the Open, Tradition and Tragedy Transpire
Title defense ends against local standout, past champions persevere on one-loss side
by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff
At a buffet during the dinner break this evening for fans to mingle with past U.S. Open champions, 2006 winner John Schmidt was [...]
