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Aug

Lanuto is Tops on Tri-State Tour

Posted by admin as Billiard Tour News - Pool Tour News

Lanuto is Tops on Tri-State Tour
Tri-State Tour / Edison, NJ

by Rick Davis
The Tri-State Tour had their latest offering at Edison Billiards 153 in Edison, NJ, where Sal Lanuo chopped a path through the chart to claim the title. Taking place August 25, a 25-player field threw their hat into the ring, although all would be lambs to the slaughter as Lanuto chalked up another win.
Late on the winners’ side Lanuto faced Gary Murgia in the hot seat match, where Lanuto slipped by 8-7. Then, on the one-loss side, Ed Medina ousted Lenny Knapp 7-4, while Jason Blanchard did the same to Dave Fitzpatrick double-hill. Blanchard, who had taken his loss from Lanuto in the second round, was quickly finding his gear and attempting to avenge that loss. Blanchard eliminated Medina 7-4 in the quarterfinals then knocked out Murgia 7-5 in the semifinals.
Finally, Blanchard had his chance at a rematch after fighting his way to face Lanuto in the finals. Lanuto, however, had a different plan and continued his strong play, defeating Blanchard 6-4 to claim the event.
Results:
1st Sal Lanuto
2nd Jason Blanchard
3rd Gary Murgia
4th Ed Medina
5th Dave Fitzpatrick
Lenny Knapp

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26

Aug

Canadian 9-Ball Tour Confirms Dates

Posted by admin as Billiard Tour News - Stan James Canadian Tour

Canadian 9-ball Tour Confirms Dates
The Canadian 9-ball Tour, sponsored by Cineplex Entertainment and Chapters-Indigo Bookstores, has now confirmed the dates and venues for each stop on the tour. The complete schedule is below and may also be seen at the official Tour website: Canadian9balltour.com.
New for this year are several improvements to the tour. First, each stop now contains $10,000 in added money for a total of $80,000 added for the season. And there is now a charity tie-in as the Boys and Girls Club has been named the official Tour Charity and will share in the proceeds of each tour stop.
Also, as the tour is now open to all international players and not just Canadians, the fields are being limited to the first sixty-four entrants to pay their entry fees. First come, first served, so get your entries in early (via the tour website) in order to insure yourself a berth in the fields. No spots will be reserved until paid.
The first event will be held October 5-7 at Bigwigs Billiards in Newmarket, Ontario (just north of Toronto). All dates were chosen in order that they not conflict with other important tournaments. It is hoped that promoters of new events will maintain and encourage this mutual respect.

Tour Dates
October 5-7, 2007: Bigwigs Billiards Newmarket, ON.
October 26-28, 2007: The Q Club Edmonton, AB.
Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2007: Tailgators Billiards Ottawa, ON.
February 1-3, 2008: Doolys Billiards Valleyfield, PQ.
March 7-9, 2008: Breakers Billiards Bistro Kelowna, BC.
April 4-6, 2008: LeSkratch Bar Billiards Montreal, PQ.
April 25-27, 2008: Bourbon Street Billiards Winnipeg, MB.
May 23-25, 2008: Shooters Snooker Sports Bar Toronto, ON.

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