Hopkins Named Director of Program Development

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Hopkins Named Director of Program Development
Billiard Education Foundation Executive Director Laura Smith has announced the hire of long time industry leader Dawn Hopkins as Director of Program Development to assist the BEF in its goal of growing billiard’s grass roots through increased youth programs.

BEF Academic Scholarship Program

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BEF Academic Scholarship Program
The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is in the final month of accepting applications for the current year of scholarship awards. To be considered, completed paperwork must be submitted to the Billiard Education Foundation office, postmark no later than April 17, 2007.

Parent Company of Aramith Acquires the C.L. Bailey Co.

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Parent Company of Aramith Acquires the C.L. Bailey Co.
The Armand Capital Group, a Chicago private equity firm and parent company of Belgium-based Saluc SA, maker of the famous Aramith billiard balls (www.aramith.com), has acquired the C.L. Bailey Co., a Marionville, MO, manufacturer and distributor of pool tables, gameroom furniture, and billiard accessories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Unstoppable Davis Hits York

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Unstoppable Davis Hits YorkBlaze 9-ball Tour / York, PA
by Jose Burgos
Mike Davis turned away all challengers at the March 3-4 stop of the Blaze 9-ball Tour to put another notch on his illustrious belt. Hosted by Ivory Billiards in York, PA, this event drew 35 of the area’s top players, including Shaun Wilkie, Ryan McCreesh, and Eddie Abraham.

World 8-Ball Pool Championships Day Five

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World 8-ball Pool Championships Day FiveFujairah, UAE

There is more to a World Championship in Fujairah than just playing matches. On Monday all players were given the day off and treated to a very unique experience. They were taken out to the Arabian desert and driven in Land Rover’s across the dunes. The vehicles sped up the dunes and would then slide down the other side until the drivers gunned the engines to gain momentum for the next ascent. It is the roller coaster of the desert.