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Michael Phelan: Father of American Pool, Irish Seditionist

Michael Phelan: Father of American Pool, Irish Seditionist

by radyer | Apr 22, 2023 | 1800s Pool, Industry History

Pool aficionados know him as the sport’s first true champion; as a famous promoter, innovator and author.  But what may come a surprise is that the man rightfully considered the father of our sport also conspired openly against the British government....
Orcollo, Briesath Selected for Billiard Congress Hall of Fame

Orcollo, Briesath Selected for Billiard Congress Hall of Fame

by radyer | Jun 27, 2022 | 1990s Pool, Hall of Fame

Orcollo, 43, will be the fourth player representing the Philippines to be inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame. ________________________________________________ The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Hall of Fame will welcome a world champion and one of the game’s most...
American Shane Van Boening wins World Pool Championship

American Shane Van Boening wins World Pool Championship

by radyer | Apr 11, 2022 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments, World Pool

Van Boening defeats Austrian Albin Ouschan in title event. ________________________________________________ Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, APRIL 8, (COURTESY SKY SPORTS) — Shane Van Boening finally became the champion of the world after beating Albin Ouschan...
American Shane Van Boening wins World Pool Championship

Day 4 of World Championship: SVB in Semi Finals

by radyer | Apr 10, 2022 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments

Four Remain in World Pool Championship: Ouschan, Van Boening, Kazakis and Alyousef ________________________________________________ Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, APRIL 9, (COURTESY MATCHROOM SPORTS) — Albin Ouschan is still on course to defend his World...
Day 3 of World Event: SVB pulls off historic comeback

Day 3 of World Event: SVB pulls off historic comeback

by radyer | Apr 9, 2022 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments

Shane Van Boening produced a comeback for the ages as he came from 10-3 down to defeat Hall of Famer and former World Champion Mika Immonen. ________________________________________________ Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, APRIL 8, (COURTESY MATCHROOM SPORTS)...
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