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The seniors met for the 4th annual 3-C event with
Thom Grace handling the
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| August 21, 2002: Billiard Factory Cocoa Beach, Fl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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While storms rocked the area, our flight of five players gathered to try
their hand at being the Senior champ – with shades pulled and soft music evident, the games were on. On a normal day of playing, our players joke and tease each other constantly, but when the senior-tour event is underway, all that changes and serious play enters – yes, we are talking about hush tones, maybe even whispers - and no wise cracks please. Both Walt Harris and Joe Ventrelli were finalist’s – Walt’s solo game was a .760 |
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| September 15, 2002: Corner Pocket Ft Lauderdale, Fl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The number of players signed up for the Lauderdale event exceeded all
expectations - as always, we try for a half-day event, but when the smoke cleared, we had eighteen players and all went excitingly well. Many no-shows had late afternoon church services, but these missing players were replaced by unexpected caromists - some traveling two hundred miles to be there - two played in that room for the first time. What we had was an overflow of billiard addicts who were determined to showcase their talents and win flights - and at the same time have a few laughs on a relaxed Sun- day afternoon socializing with cronies - lunch was served for all - including spectators. Our many thanks to Bill Maloney who provided the newly covered tables, vacumed often, balls cleaned between games, world war II background music, Sunday's football games & flawless service by his staff. |
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| September 14, 2002: Chris' 2 Des Plaines, Il | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The seniors met at Chris'2 Billiards to hold their first senior tour with two flights
of players at the newly remodeled room. The addition of first-rate heated tables, made this room a new gathering place. At times, Chris' 2, looked like a hospital recovery room, some just returning from treatments that ranged from suspect knees to blood cleaning - I wouldn't be surprised if they wheeled players in iron lungs to score a few points - this generation of 3-C players are truly a hardy bunch. Our tour is designed to have players not travel - yet, players came from as far as Wisconsin, Rockford, and points distant to bump heads. |
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| September 14, 2002: Chris' Chicago, Il | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The National Seniors' 3-cushion Billiards qualifying event at Chris' Billiards in Chicago produced some fine play, and helped nine
erstwhile competitors hang on to what remains of their youth for a little while longer. The field included some modest celebrities, such as noted writer/teacher Don "Preacher" Feeney and the Billiards Digest's star columnist, George Fels, who actually won the first two tournament carom games of his life - and in one game, shot a 1.100 . Tournament director Frank Bondzinski staggered the round-robin play to keep all caromists readily available and motivated. With very few if any young American players on the horizon to succeed them, today's 3-cushion seniors are actually the game's salvation in this country, and many of these veterans would like to see more such events. |
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| October, 2002: Shakespeares Denver, CO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| October, 2002: Green Room Downers Grove, IL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| November, 2002: Don Schalls Los Angeles, CA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| November, 2002: Burbank Elks Burbank, CA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| November, 2002: Jointed Cue Sacramento, CA | ||||||||||||||||
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| November 30, 2002: Main Street Billiards Algonquin, IL | ||||||||||||||||
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Hosts, Wendell Weir and Rick Geschrey welcomed eight seniors to play in the 2002 Senior 3-Cushion Tour. This is the newest and best billiard room in the mid-west, featuring two 5x10 Gabriel Carom Tables and twenty Gold Crown pocket tables. Dick LaGongle and George Theobald each won their 4 man bracket and became the rooms first winners. LaGongle became the tournament winner by out shooting Theobald in their "solo" games .600 to .400. |
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| December 1, 2002: Master Biliards New York, NY | ||||||||||||||||
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| December 2002: Coliseum Billiards Little Canada, MN | ||||||||||||||||
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