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German Champions Erich Hagenlocher and Dieter Müller

German Champions Erich Hagenlocher and Dieter Müller

by Pool History Guest Contributor | May 25, 2024 | 1930s Pool, 1970s Pool, Historic Players, World Pool

Team Europe Champion Ralph Eckert explores German pool history and some of the nation’s forgotten champions. ________________________________________________ Special for POOLHISTORY.COM By Ralph Eckert EDITOR’S NOTE:  In this article — the second of a...
The Club of Forgotten Champions: Germany’s Hugo Kerkau

The Club of Forgotten Champions: Germany’s Hugo Kerkau

by Pool History Guest Contributor | May 4, 2024 | 1910s Pool, Historic Players, World Pool

Team Europe Champion Ralph Eckert explores German pool history and some of the nation’s forgotten champions. ________________________________________________ Special for POOLHISTORY.COM By Ralph Eckert EDITOR’S NOTE:  In this article — the first in a...
Ko Pin Yi wins 2023 World Pool Masters; Kaci Second

Ko Pin Yi wins 2023 World Pool Masters; Kaci Second

by radyer | May 14, 2023 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments, World Pool

Ko Pin Yi of Taiwan beats Albania’s Eklent Kaci in the final. ________________________________________________ Essex, England, May 13 (Courtesy Matchroom Pool) — Taiwan’s Ko Pin Yi has won the 2023 World Pool Masters in Brentwood, Essex, England after...
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...
History from Down Under: The Legendary Walter Lindrum

History from Down Under: The Legendary Walter Lindrum

by Pool History Guest Contributor | Dec 10, 2021 | 1920s Pool, 1930s Pool, Historic Players, World Pool

By Samantha Elley /Special Contribution for PoolHistory.Com ________________________________________________ Given his pedigree, it seemed inevitable that Walter Albert Lindrum one day would make his mark on the world of English billiards. His grandfather, Frederick...
MATCHROOM POOL LAUNCHES UK OPEN in May ’22

MATCHROOM POOL LAUNCHES UK OPEN in May ’22

by radyer | Sep 16, 2021 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments, World Pool

Matchroom Pool Announces new UK Open to Premier in May 2022 ________________________________________________ SEPT 16 (MATCHROOM POOL) — Matchroom Pool is delighted to announce the launch of The UK Open, a new open tournament and the latest addition to the Matchroom...
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