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Already Postponed, US Open Now Cancelled Due to Pandemic

Already Postponed, US Open Now Cancelled Due to Pandemic

by radyer | Aug 7, 2020 | 2000s Pool, Pool News, Tournaments

The US Open Pool Championship will return in 2021. Matchroom Pool and MGM Resorts will continue to monitor the global situation and will make an announcement later regarding dates for the 2021. MATCHROOM PRESS RELEASE (AUG. 6) — The 2020 US Open Pool Championship,...
Guest Post:  Black Widow Makes Cue Sports History in Japan

Guest Post: Black Widow Makes Cue Sports History in Japan

by Pool History Guest Contributor | Apr 5, 2020 | 1990s Pool, Historic Players, Jeanette Lee, Tournaments, Women Stars

BCA Hall of Fame: Janscos Inducted Posthumously

BCA Hall of Fame: Janscos Inducted Posthumously

by radyer | Nov 8, 2019 | 1960s Pool, Billiards Video, Hall of Fame, Hustler Stories, Industry History, Jansco Brothers, Tournaments

The legendary promoters were posthumously honored with 2019 BCA Hall of Fame induction. By R.A. Dyer It was in a nothing poolroom 300 miles from nowhere, a nothing poolroom with concrete walls, bleachers and overshot with the mingled odors of beer, cigarettes and...
BCA Hall of Fame: Janscos Inducted Posthumously

Pagulayan, Sullivan, Janscos Elected to BCA Hall of Fame

by radyer | Jul 16, 2019 | 2000s Pool, Hall of Fame, Historic Players, Jansco Brothers, Tournaments

Austria Beats Philippines for 2nd World Cup Title

Austria Beats Philippines for 2nd World Cup Title

by radyer | Jul 1, 2019 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments, World Pool

He and Ouschan executed staggering shots against the Filipinos during the finals. Article Courtesy Matchroom Pool Leicester, UK — Austria are BetVictor World Cup of Pool Champions for a second time after storming to an 11-3 victory over Philippines at the Morningside...

Germany’s Joshua Filler wins 2019 US Open 9-Ball Title

by radyer | Apr 26, 2019 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments

Germany’s Joshua Filler takes the trophy, defeating Wu Jiaquing of China 13-10 in the U.S. 9-Ball Final in Las Vegas. Joshua Filler defeats Wu Jiaqing April 26 in the final of the 2019 US Open 9-Ball Championship. APRIL 26 — (Content Courtesy Matchroom...
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