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$650 added Simonis Cup

Romines High Pockets

March 13, 2011

• 1. Gary Johnson Milwaukee, WI $550
• 2. Mark Berry Milwaukee, WI $350
• 3. Tom Karabotsos Chicago, ILL $225
• 4. Chris Patterson Beloit, WI $135
• 5. Matt Daiber Milwaukee, WI $75
• 6. Marlon Angeles Antioch, ILL $75
• 7. Bill Fowler Waukegan, ILL $45
• 8. Gene Albrecht Eau Claire, WI $45
• Highest female finish - Lisa Clemente $30 

$400 added Simonis Cup

Amateur Division

Romines High Pockets – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

March 12, 2011

• 1. Paul Repischak  Milwaukee, WI $340
• 2. Dan Hau Milwaukee, WI $210
• 3. Rob Estlund Glendale, WI $140
• 4. Mike Regan Round Lake, ILL $80
• 5. Varun Raheja $45
• 6. Brett Lobbato Palatine, ILL $45
• 7. Joe Xiong Franklin, WI $28
• 8. Rich Mager Earville, ILL $28
• Highest female finish - Christina Hansen $30

 

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   $600 added McDermott Cue Classic

        Open Division

• Out Break Billiards – Racine Wisconsin

  Jan 30, 2011

• 1. Gil Hernandez Mt. Prospect, ILL           $460
• 2. Marlon Angeles Hoffman Estates, ILL    $290
• 3. Tommy Paulowske Racine, WI             $185
• 4. Jonathan Demet Racine, WI                $90

$400 added McDermott Cue Classic

Amateur Division

Out Break Billiards – Racine Wisconsin

Jan 29, 2011

• 1. T.J. Brucker Racine, WI               $330
• 2. Tim Nickl Racine, WI                    $200
• 3. Dean Derge Kewasku, WI           $130
• 4. Dan Hau Franklin, WI                   $80
• 5. Jason Sprague Waukesha, WI  $50
• 6. Tom Kukla Waukesha, WI           $50

 

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$600 added McDermott 8 Ball Shootout

Claws Billiards – Kenosha Wisconsin

Dec 12, 2010

New sharp shooters arise from the dust as Claws Billiards hosts the second BCW amateur event of the season known as the Mcdermott Amateur 8 ball Shootout. On the winner side of this double elimination tournament four players remained. These players were Mike Regan, Paul Repischak, Jose Rivas Jr., and Gary Pinnola. Regan was outmatched by Repischak and Jose Rivas Jr. proved to be too much for Gary Pinnola. This left Repischak and Jose in a hot seat match for king of the hill position.

On the one loss side Tom Piehl made few errors winning four matches against Jerry Mikulanek 4-3, T.J. Brucker 4-2, Mike Regan 4-2, and Gary Pinnola 4-3 to get a chance at the finals. Jose and Repischak squared up toe to toe but Rivas took the winners side 5-1 awaiting an opponent. It was a tough match between Paul and Tom but Piehl remained hot, edging out Repischak 4-3. Rivas proved to be too skilled to remain an A player at the young age of 20 winning the final match against Piehl and $292 share of the purse 5-1.

• 1^st Jose Rivas Jr.    $292
• 2^nd Tom Piehl       $182
• 3^rd Paul Repischak $119
• 4^th Gary Pinnola     $71
• 5^th Chris Gitzlaff     $40
• 6^th Mike Regan      $40

 

 

McDermott Amateur 8 ball Shootout

$950 added Open 9 ball

• 1. Tommy Paulowske Racine, Wi   $550
• 2. Eddie Balderez Chicago, ILL      $300
• 3. Matt Daiber Milwaukee, WI         $150

 

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Runnels Runs over the Competition in the McDermott Midwest Cup

Eighteen of the Midwest’s diehard big table players showed up for the Open event at the McDermott Midwest Cup in Waukegan, Illinois and master player Ike Runnels went home the champion. Runnels, of Kankakee, Illinois battled his way through a few close matches and came out on top, just above the infamous Jonathan Demet of Racine, Wisconsin.

On the right side of the bracket Demet beat Bill Fowler of Deerfield, Illinois 7-4 and Runnels beat Frankie Bashir of Waukegan, Illinois in a double hill match, leaving the two winners to fight for the hot seat. Runnels upset Demet 7-1 sending him over to the one-loss side of the bracket.

While Runnels patiently waited to see who would play against him in the final match, the shooters on the one-loss side had to play perfectly against their tough competition. Fowler defeated Milwaukee’s Jon Giles 6-1. Henry Brodt of Glenview, Illinois beat out Bashir 6-3. Fowler maintained some top notch pool by beating Brodt 6-4. Demet however showed no mercy against Fowler and got him again, this time in a hill-hill match. After all of his hard work Demet came back for revenge against Runnels. They played a close match but Runnels pulled ahead and won 7-5, becoming the first Open division McDermott Midwest Cup Champion.

1^st Ike Runnels                       $700

(Kankakee, Illinois)

2^nd Jonathan Demet               $360

(Racine, Wisconsin)

3^rd Bill Fowler                         $204

(Deerfield, Illinois)

4^th Henry Brodt                      $140

(Glenview, Illinois)

5^th Frankie Bashir                    $80

(Waukegan, Illinois)

6^th Jon Giles                           $80

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

 

Hometown Shooter Triumphs BCW Tour’s First Stop

Walter Hayes Sr. of Waukegan, Illinois left the McDermott Midwest Cup a hometown hero as he won the first tournament of this season’s BCW Tour at Legends Billiards in Waukegan. The tournament drew in several Midwest big-table players excited to get the new season underway five months after the successful State Championship at the lovely Ho-Chunk Casino in Wisconsin Dells.

Twenty-nine handicapped amateurs with the skill levels of A, B, and C competed for a serious purse and the honor of becoming the first McDermott Midwest Cup 9-Ball Amateur Champion. On the right side of the chart four players were fighting hard for the hot-seat match. Chicago’s Jonathan Strzezewski bested Racine, Wisconsin’s Chris Mason 8-3 while Waukegan’s own Walter Hayes Sr. outplayed Christopher Szarek of Beach Park, Illinois in a double hill nail biter 8-4. Hayes Sr. proved to be too much for Strzezewski and sent him to the one-loss side 8-6.

Four were left on the one-loss side and all fought with great tenacity. Szarek nipped Mike Regan of Round Lake, Illinois 4-3 and Mason ousted seventeen year old Erick Hincks from Midlothian, Illinois 6-4. It was difficult for Mason to overcome the handicap as he lost the quarterfinal match 4-5 to B player Szarek, leaving Mason with a good showing of 4^th place. Szarek then fell to Strzezewski 7-2, ending his battle with a 3^rd place finish.

Strzezewski was looking for revenge on Hayes Sr. but fell short with the score of 8-5. Walter Hayes Sr. was our first McDermott Midwest Cup 9 Ball Amateur Champion.

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Choudoir Shows Skill

 

 

 

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Eleven amateurs made there way to Oshkosh to play in one of the last two $300 added BCW tour stops. Four players were left on the winners side Nate Detroye, Tyler Styer, Francois Choudoir, and Chris Gitzlaff. Nate Detroye won over Tyler Styer 6-5 and Francois Choudoir sent Chris Gitzlaff to the one loss side 8-4. In the hot seat match Francois Choudoir kept up his steam beating Nate Detroye 8-2.

Tim Nickl beat Robert Treffeisen in a double hill match and Chris Mason beat Mike Regan 5-1 leaving both players in 7-8^th position. Tim than had to face Chris Gitzlaff and won the match 6-1. Chris mason was beaten by young player with potential Tyler Styer in a double hill match. Gitzlaff and Mason both finished in 5-6^th position while the two victors advanced.

Young talent Tyler Styer bested Tim Nickl 5-3. Tyler must now try his skills against Nate Detroye in which he does without hesitation winning 5-3. Francois Choudoir awaited Tyler and played up to his full abilities winning the match 8-2 leaving Tyler in 2^nd and taking the victory at the amateur tour stop.

 

 

BCW Amateur Tour Stop Oshkosh WI

Francois Choudoir Winneconne WI $250

Tyler Styer Brookfield WI $150

Nate Detroye Cedar Grove WI $102

 

 

Francis Flows Through First

 

 

 

 

Romines High Pocket brought out 25 amateur players for the $200 added 9 ball tour stop. The excitement was tremendous from the start of the day with Tim Nickl of Racine making a big roar winning $756 in the break pot.

On the winners side four players battled to get to the hot seat match. Marlon Angeles defeated Robert Treffeisen 8-4 while Francis Rave Sr. worked over Jason Jick 7-5. Marlon and Francis showed their stuff in the hot seat match with Francis Rave Sr. coming out on top 7-4.

Over on the east side final eight John Conrath is beaten by Dan Hau 6-3, Chris Hennen wins over Mike Regan 6-4, Tim Nickl beat Peter Westphal 6-4, and John Ribbich defeated Dale Elenich 7-4. In the final six on the one loss side Tim Nickl advances over Chris Hennen 6-4 and John Ribbich advances over Dan Hau 7-2. This put Tim Nickl against Jason Jick and John Ribbich against Robert Treffeisen. Tim Nickl won over Jason Jick 6-1 and John Ribbich won over Treffeisen 7-2.

It was a close double hill match for Tim Nickl and John Ribbich but Nickl prevailed. Marlon Angeles nipped Tim Nickl in another double hill match leaving Nickl in 3^rd place.

Francis Rave Sr. stayed competitive defeating Marlon Angeles in the finals 7-1 becoming a BCW tour stop amateur champion.

 

1^st Francis Rave Sr. Madison WI $246

2^nd Marlon Angele Chicago ILL $150

3^rd Tim Nickl Racine WI $120

4^th John Ribbich Madison WI $85

5^th Dan Hau Milwaukee WI $50

6^th Chris Hennen Madison WI $50

 

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Berry and Zager Break the Bank

 

Master Z’s in Waukesha WI brought out 15 players on Valentine’s Day for the BCW Open 9 ball tournament. All players hoped to take a win straight to the bank. The two players that did are not strangers from winning the doe. You may remember our champ Mark Berry and runner up John Zager from winning a quarter of a million dollars in the Canadian Club Showdown.

On the winner side four players remained. John Zager won over Jeff Carter 8 games to 4 while Mark Berry showcases his skill beating Jon Giles 8 games to 2. This put Zager and Berry in a hot seat match where Berry continues strong play winning by the score of 8-3.

Over on the West side of the chart Jonathan Demet won over Todd Rathkamp 6-1, up and coming junior player Tyler Styer squeaked by Scott Kugel 6-4, Robert Treffeisen beat Dave Leverenz 6-2, and Gary Johnson won a big match over previous State Champion Craig Powers 6-1.

That left six players on the one loss side. Jonathan Demet won over Tyler Styer 6-2 While Gary Johnson knocked Robert Treffeisen out by the score of 6-1. Jeff Carter than defeated Jonathan Demet 6-2 and Jon Giles took out Gary Johnson 6-3.

In the quarterfinals Jeff Carter won over Jon Giles 6 games to putting him against John Zager in the semifinals. Zager played well and won over Carter 6-3. John proceeded to the finals where he lost to Mark Berry 8-3.

 

 

BCW Open Tournament Results for Master Z’s

1^st Mark Berry Milwaukee WI $400

2^nd John Zager Muskego WI $235

3^rd Jeff Carter Beloit WI $150

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Hagen Holds Strong

Four hundred dollars added money brought out twenty six amateurs to Romine’s High Pockets in Milwaukee WI. A lot of excitement was in the air about the new set up with an online stream embedded on the BCW website.

Four players submerged on the east side ready to play. Bill Hagen bested Ryan Layman 7-2 and Jon Giles squeaked by George Zavala 7-6. This put Hagen against Giles for the Hot Seat. Bill Hagen sent Jon Giles over to the west side winning their match 7-3.

Eight players were left in the one loss side all looking to dominate. Chris Mason beat Rocko Theilman double hill, Kenny Williams sent Mike Reagan home 7-3, Dan Hau bested Paul Scott 6-3, and Tim Nickl worked every game out of Chris Gitzlaff winning 6-1.

In the final six on the west side Kenny Willams got a win over Chris Mason 7-3 and Dan Hau bested Tim Nickl 6-2. This left four in the one loss side. George Zavala won over Kenny Williams 5-3 and Dan Hau Sent Ryan Layman Packing 6-4.

The quarterfinals made for a great match leaving George Zavala in fourth place and advancing Dan Hau with a match score of 6-5. This put Dan Hau against Jon Giles in the semifinals where Giles nipped Dan Hau double hill. The finals started out slow but after two games Bill Hagen caught a gear and played methodically winning 7-2 making him undefeated all the way to first place.

BCW Amateur Nine Ball Tournament Results

· 1^st Bill Hagen Racine WI $343

· 2^nd Jon Giles Milwaukee WI $181

· 3^rd Dan Hau Milwaukee WI $120

· 4^th George Zavala Milwaukee WI $080

· 5^th Ryan Layman Racine WI $040

· 6^th Kenny Williams Milwaukee WI $040

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Eighteen top notch players made their way from various parts of Wisconsin and Illinois to compete in Claw’s Billiards BCW $400 added Open 9 ball tournament.

In the final four of the winner side bracket Tommy Paulowske of Milwaukee sent Claudio Parrone of Kenosha to the one loss side by the score of 8-3 While Jonathan Demet bested Jason Barnhill also by the score of 8-3. This put Tommy Paulowske against Jonathan Demet for the Hot seat. Tommy Paulowske finished well, winning the final two games needed to defeat Demet in a double hill nail biter.

On the one loss side eight players remained. Chris Stevens squeaked by Ken Williams by the score of 6-5. Gill Hernandez sent Jerry Mikulanec packing with a match win score of 6-3. Big Jay Stays ahead of Scott DeVincento winning 6-4. Tony Loeper is bested by Mark Berry double hill 6-5.

This left six players in the one loss side and two big matches. Gill Hernandez does his best and wins over Chris Stevens 6 games to 2. Big Jay stays strong and bests Mark Berry by the score of 6-4 narrowing the field down to six men. Gill Hernandez bests Kenosha’s Jason Barnhill 6 games to 3. Claudio Parrone wins over Big Jay 6 games to 3. Gill Hernandez took revenge on Kenosha’s Claudio Parrone winning by the score of 6-3. This advanced Hernandez to the semifinals where Jonathan Demet awaits. Gill Hernandez made very few mistakes and steam roll Demet by the score of 6 games to 1.

Hot seat winner, “Two Tone” Tommy Paulowske played well after a long wait besting Gill Hernandez by the score of 8-3 taking home first place prize money, plaque, and recognition as the Claw’s Billiards BCW Open 9 ball stop champion.

 

BCW Open Stop Results 1/30/10

· 1^st Tommy Paulowske Milwaukee WI $430

· 2^nd Gill Hernandez Chicago ILL $240

· 3^rd Jonathan Demet Racine WI $175

4^th Claudio Parrone Kenosha WI $101

 

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Wilms Wills a Way

Congratulations to Josh Wilms for being promoted to a BCW Master!

Twenty seven amateur players made their way to Boomers Billiards for the $300 added BCW Amateur handicapped 9 ball Tournament. Excitement was in the air from the time we drew for the Break Pot all the way up to the finals.

Some great matches took place that Sunday and as a result four players remained on the winner side. Patrick McGuire of Racine WI who just recently returned from his second 15 month term in Iraq as an army reserve had pool on his mind because he played very well to make it into a final four winner side match with Josh Wilms, also of Racine WI. Patrick was catching a game to eight and it helped him win double hill against this top rated amateur. In the Bottom Bracket Jr. Player T.J. Brucker of Racine WI squared off with John Ehrhart of Racine WI. Young T.J. Brucker won against John Ehrhart By the score of 7-3 and advanced to the hot seat match against Patrick McGuire. Patrick McGuire won the hot seat match with 7 to 3 game victory.

In the final six of the one loss side 15 year old Jr. Player Tyler Styer battled new tour member Troy Hansen and lost in an exciting double hill match after a jam up safe was returned with a kick bank combo leaving position for the run out. Wow! In the bottom bracket Tony Loeper beat Tim Nickl by the score of 6-2.

These action packed matches left four players in the loser side to battle it out. Troy Hansen of Racine WI bested John Ehrhart by the score of 5-3. State amateur Champ Josh Wilms put Tony Loeper out of the tournament winning their match by the score of 7-2.

Josh Wilms continued his winning streak by steam rolling Troy Hansen 7-0 in the quarterfinals leaving Troy in 4^th place and then besting T.J. Brucker in the semifinals 7 games to 5. Josh doesn’t stop all the way to victory winning his final two matches against Patrick McGuire 8-4 and 7-3 taking another BCW amateur title and earning a promotion to 9 ball open player status.

BCW Amateur 9 Ball tournament Results

1-31-10 Boomers Billiards

· 1^st Josh Wilms $340 Racine WI

· 2^nd Patrick McGuire $205 Racine WI

· 3^rd T.J. Brucker $120 Racine WI

· 4^th Troy Hansen $80 Racine WI

· 5^th John Ehrhart $40 Racine WI

· 6^th Tony Loeper $40 Antioch ILL

 

 

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 Demet Double Dipps Vaulkman

 

On the winners side four players remained at the Varsity Club in Oshkosh WI. These players were; Tim Vaulkman of Oshkosh, Steve Puddy of Fond Du Lac, Dean Frater of Oshkosh, and Robert Treffeisen of Milwaukee. Steve Puddy is upset by Tim Vaulkman by the score of 9-2 and Robert Treffeisen beat dean Frater 9-5. This put Tim Vaulkman against Robert Treffeisen for the hot seat. Tim Vaulkman won the hot seat match over Treffeisen 9-4 leaving Robert waiting on a competitor for the semi final match.

In the one loss side Jonathan Demet of Racine faces Dean Frater while Steve Puddy squares up with Jon Giles of Milwaukee. Demet won over Dean Frater 7-1 and Jon Giles beat Steve Puddy 7-1. This left Giles and Demet in the quarter finals where Demet got the good side of a few rolls and won 7-4. Demet advanced to the semis where he played Robert Treffeisen. Demet kept his streak alive by a 7-1 victory over Robert Treffeisen leaving him in 3^rd place.

The tournament comes to a conclusion with king of the hill Tim Vaulkman losing the first final match to Jonathan Demet 9-3 and the second final match 7-5 giving Tim Vaulkman Runner Up position and Crowning Jonathan Demet The BCW open tour stop champion.

 

$400 Added BCW Open Tour Stop Results

· 1^st Jonathan Demet $290 Racine WI

· 2^nd Tim Vaulkman $175 Oshkosh WI

· 3^rd Robert Treffeisen $115 Milwaukee WI

 

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 Styer Stays Steady

Styer Stays Steady

 

 

 BCW Amateur 9 ball Results

Outbreak Billiards 1/17/10

 

• 1^st Tyler Styer $305 Brookfield WI (Jr.)
• 2^nd Dave Leverenz $205 Waukesha WI
• 3^rd Josh Wilms $150 Racine WI
• 4^th Clay Johnson $100 Oak Creek WI
• 5^th Chris Stevens $045 Racine WI
• 6^th Chris Gitzlaff $045 Waukesha WI

   

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Powers Plows Through

 

Instead of staying home to watch the Packer vs. Cardinals playoff game or going to Oconomowoc for the big bar table tournament, ten players decided to compete on the 9ft pool table for the first prize of $345.

In the top bracket of the winner side Craig Powers made it to the hot seat match with a bye in the first round, a win over Jonathan Demet 9-5, and Chris Gitzlaff 9-5. In the Bottom Bracket straight pool world champion Bob Hunter gets a bye the first round, beats Jim Fitzpatrick 9-6 in the second, and wins over Bob Treffeisen 9-1 in the third.

In the Loser side top bracket Jim Fitzpatric fights back after a first round loss with wins over Terry Obrian7-6, Chris Mason7-4, and Bob Treffeisen 7-3. This puts Jim in position to square off with Jonathan Demet in a money match. Jonathan Demet bounced back after a first round loss to Powers with wins over Weldon Nelson 7-3, Chris Hennen 7-4, and Chris Gitzlaff 7-4.

Craig Powers beat Bob Hunter 9-3 claiming the hot seat and sending Hunter to the one loss side where he awaits the winner between Demet and Fitzpatric.

It was a close match between Demet and Fitzpatric but luck comes into play and leaves Demet the run out in a double hill match to advance.

Hunter proved to be too much for Demet and took the match 7-5 Leaving Demet in third Place. Hunter was looking for revenge against Powers but came up a bit short Losing the final match 9-7 and crowning Craig Powers Madison’s BCW Open Tour Stop Champion.

 

BCW Open Nine Ball Tournament Results

 

1^st Craig Powers $345 Greenfield, WI

2^nd Bob Hunter $210 Chicago, IL

3^rd Jonathan Demet $140 Racine, WI

 

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Dean Durge and Jon Giles

 

It’s 1am and the rail birds stuck around for the excitement. Both players stay focused in this last match without thought of the long day or drive home. What drives these two knowing they have to be up in the morning for work? It could be some of the things that got us excited about pool in the first place like Competition, the lust for that shiny 1^st place trophy, recognition at your home room, playing in front of the rail birds, having your picture published, giving a good player a tough match, getting the chance to beat a fellow good player and knowing if you don’t win you will learn something. It could be just being around so many pool players to relate to or the extra cash… Maybe it’s because they have played some great matches all day and are high on the feeling of practicing hard and playing well as a result. I’m sure you can think of some more good reasons yourself because I know you all have been excited about pool at sometime. If you haven’t yet, you will!

Boomers Billiards lends us a nice venue for the BCW’s McDermott Amateur Nine Ball Tournament and the play gets going around 1pm. In the top bracket on the winners side of this 26 player field Dean Durge of Kewaskum WI steam rolls to the hot seat match with wins over Rocko Theilman of Racine, Trent Kruczkowski of Milwaukee, and Chris Mason of Racine. In the bottom bracket Clay Johnson makes way to the hot seat match against Dean with wins over Jon Giles of Milwaukee, Josh Wilms of Racine, Bob Treffeisen of Milwaukee, and Dave Leverenz of Waukesha. Dean Durge takes it in a nail biter match that made it to double hill.

Meanwhile on the loser side in the bottom bracket Jon Giles of Milwaukee gets rolling with four consecutive wins in a row. This puts him in a match against Dave Leverenz for third place and a spot in the semi final match. Dave Leverenz and Jon Giles are giving the rail birds their monies worth by putting on quite an exhibition and both making it to double hill. Jon Giles sinks the nine in suspenseful double hill match and advances in the tournament. This leaves Dave Leverenz in a 4^th place finish. Giles continues his hot streak with a semi final match win against Clay Johnson of Oak Creek by the score of 6-3. This leaves Clay in a 3^rd place finish and moves Giles on to play Dean Durge for the BCW Amateur title.

Jon Giles wins the first match 7-5 against Dean Durge. It all comes down to one final race to six games. Both players give their all and keep it very competitive but in the end Dean Durge pulls ahead for the victory with a final match score of 6-4.

  

BCW McDermott Amateur Nine Ball

Tournament Results 1/3/10

1^st Dean Durge $255 143 pts.

2^nd Jon Giles $165 159 pts.

3^rd Clay Johnson $127 92 pts.

4^th Dave Leverenz $097 79 pts.

5^th Bob Robbins $052 65 pts.

6^th Chris Mason $052 55 pts.

 Open

 The open tour has brought out 22 of the mid west’s greatest players and is proving to be an absolute success.

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Runnels Runs Away With The Title

BCW Tournament Champion and runner up

A solid nineteen players showed at Master Z’s expecting a good day of competition.Good competition is exactly what they got!

In the top half of the winner side Ike Runnels of Chicago made his way through the traffic by outplaying Tony Chirchirillo, Tom Radowitz, and Jon Giles.Ike now awaits the hot seat match against Matt Daiber of Milwaukee.Matt made his way through the winner side bottom bracket with wins over Jason Jicks, Dave Leverenz, Chris Gitzlaff, and Duncan Kaufman.

It was a real nail biter but Matt Daiber pulls ahead to claim the hot seat and send Runnels to the loser side with an 8-6 match win.

Gill Hernandez of Chicago makes it all the way through the loser side to the semi finals after an upset by Tom Radowitz in the first round.Runnels won the semi final match against Gilly in a suspenseful showing by the score of 6-5. Ike Runnels continues his top notch performance playing nearly perfect and double dips Daiber in the finals, clenching his first victory on the BCW.

 

Master Z’s BCW Open Tournament Results

·1^stIke Runnels$365Chicago

·2^ndMatt Daiber$230Milwaukee

·3^rdGill Hernandez$180Chicago

·4^thScott Doc $120Milwaukee

·5^thJon Giles$050Milwaukee

 

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Hunter Bags Trophy & Purse

Outbreak Billiards, Racine WI

 

 

The open tour has brought out 22 of the mid west’s greatest players and is proving to be an absolute success.

On the winner side three wins and a bye takes Jeff Carter out of the top bracket and puts him up against the bottom bracket winner Matt “The Action Man” Daiber in a semi final match.

In the top bracket of the loser side 1990 World Straight Pool Champion, Bob Hunter defeats Chicago’s Ike Runnels 6-3 and moves on to play Gill Hernandaz. Gill earned his position by taking down Kenosha’s Claudio “Claw” Parrone.

Bob Hunter nips Gill Hernandaz in a nerve wrecking match were both players make it to the hill. An unforced error on the five ball leaves Bob with cue ball and hand. Bob has a clear view and clears the table with ease.

Hunter gets ahead of Carter at the right time and advances to the finals with a win over our tour point leader Jeff Carter by the score of 6-5.

Matt “The Action Man” Daiber is put into the loser side by straight pool champ Bob Hunter 8-4. It’s all on the line in a race to 6 and neither player lets up. An exciting tournament it has been and the thrills just keep on coming. Bob is breaking on the hill and Matt needs two games. Bob breaks, makes a ball and is left with a tough cut to the left corner pocket. It goes right into the rail. Daiber pockets the one ball and gains control of the game but just as quickly as he is given a chance it is gone with a miss on the 2 ball. Bob attempts a safe and leaves Matt in a tough position. Matt gives Bob another chance and Bob does not hesitate to clear the table and claim the title BCW Open Tour Stop Champion.

Written by Jonathan Demet

 

 

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Carter Crashes The Varsity Club!

71 degrees today in Wisconsin and fourteen talented pool players make way to Varsity Club in Oshkosh to compete in the $400 added www.bcwpool.com Open Nine Ball Tour.

On the top half of the winner side Jeff Carter Plays tough and gets some rolls stream lining him to the hot seat match with wins over Oshkosh player Tylor Westhuis 8-2, Scott Kugel 8-4, and Willie Munson 8-7.On the bottom half Tim Volkman of Oshkosh competing tenaciously takes victories over junior player Zack Marquardt 8-3, John Ribbich 8-4, and Bob Treffeisen 8-4.The two competitors finally meet in a showdown and seasoned vet Jeff Carter takes the hot seat by the score of 8-6.

Jonathan Demet aka Jonny Rocket lost his first match to John “Ribeye” Ribbich 8-3 but fights back hard on the loser side.Jonathan Demet defeats junior player Zack Marquardt 6-1, Jerry Follis 6-4, Maurice Letourneau 6-4, Willie Munson 6-5, Bob Treffeisen 6-3, and Tim Volkman 6-0.Tim had to work in the morning and decided to forfeit his match to Jonathan.I’m sure it would have been a great match! Congratulations to Tim Volkman of Oshkosh for his 3^rd place finish.

The finals of the tournament have arrived and both professionals play to win.Jeff Carter of Madison has to be beaten twice by Jonathan Demet of Racine.Jeff Carter wins the lag.Carter breaks the balls and pockets the six ball.A steady table run puts him in the lead 1-0.The second rack leaves Jonny Rocket with a long tough shot and a failed attempt gives Carter’s sweet stroke a chance to stay warm with another buttery run out.Rocket has a chance in the third rack and makes a great shot after a failed safety attempt by Jeff.After gaining control of the table Jonathan is looking smooth until an easy shot on the six is taken for granted and hangs up in the corner pocket.Carter leads the match 3-0.Jeff scratches on the break and Jonny Rocket runs out to gain a game in this difficult race.The score is 3-1. Jonny Rocket is playing well and fights for all opportunities at the table.Jonathan takes the lead 4-3.Demet Breaks dry but Jeff misses.Demet gains control but a difficult layout forces Jonathan to Play for a cross corner bank shot and does not succeed.Carter win this game and brings the score 4-4.Carter takes the lead 5-4.Carter break and runs the tenth rack making the score 6-4.Demet wins the safety battle in but is left a full table shot with the cue ball frozen on the rail and misses leaving Jeff with a textbook out.The score is 7-4 and looking well for Jeff but is not over yet.Carter breaks dry but leaves Jonny behind another ball.Demet unscrews his break cue and jumps over a ball and pockets the one goes two rails with the cue ball leaving a long shot on the two.Jonny pockets the two and needs one more tough shot before an easy out is in front of him.Jonathan Demet quickly gets down on the shot and misses.Jeff Carter runs out and earns the title champion.

 

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Outbreak Billiards of Racine Hosts First BCW Tournament of the Year

Eight players fought over a $640.00 purse in our first tour stop of the 2009/2010 B.C.W. tour season. The event was located at the spacious Outbreak Billiards on Douglas Avenue in Racine Wisconsin. Players got warmed up on the newly felted nine foot Brunswick’s and began their matches at 1:45 pm.

For the hot seat Ron Purtee of Racine, Wisconsin & Chris Gitzlaff of Waukesha, Wisconsin face off and a great match it turned out to be. The score is six to six which puts Chris Gitzlaff on the hill and leaves Ron “THE WARRIOR” Purtee in need of two games for victory. Chris breaks with precision pockets a ball and stops the rock. All the warrior can do is sit in his chair & hope for a chance at the table. Chris Gitzlaff flows through the rack like water moving downstream to a match win worth remembering by the score of seven to six.

Meanwhile on the loser’s side, for the cash, Bob Treffeisen of Milwaukee defeats Dave Adrian of Racine by the score of 8 games to 6 in another exciting nail biter. During the thrills of all this tight competition Walter Ma let’s up as Francis Rave Sr. Glides by with a 7 to 3 victory. Francis Rave Sr. didn’t miss a beat against Robert, “NEW YORK” Treffeisen and gained another win by the score of 7 to 4. Ron Purtee The Warrior stayed in stroke on the practice table & it sure helped him with a tremendous win stopping, “the man on a path” Francis Rave Sr. by the score of 8 to 0. Wow! Congratulations to both Robert Treffeisen & Francis Rave Sr. for two great finishes.

The battle has begun & one of these players has come with a sharper ax. The question is which tree will fall first? Ron, “THE WARRIOR” Purtee off steady with a 5 to 2 lead but Chris Gitzlaff shows heart with two great game saves to get to 4 and a chance to take it down in an even race to 3. Neither player lets up & yet once again a nerve testing HILL HILL match. Chris Gitzlaff breaks pockets a ball, but no shot! This surely is a game of knowledge and wits & proves to test pool players yet again. Ron, “THE WARRIOR” Purtee wins a safety battle but an unforced error leaves Chris an opportunity to finish him off and like a true capitalist Chris Seizes the opportunity and walks away as the Outbreak Billiards B.C.W. Amateur tour stop Champion.

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Daiber Dominates!

Twenty-two of the best pool players around warmed up their cars and took a drive down I-94.The exit was West College Avenue, then a turn North on 27^th Street and the hearts start pumping.Everyone of these players invasion themselves on the hill making the nine ball in the final match and taking home a piece of the $1,230.00 pie, in addition to the title of the B.C.W. Romines Open Nine Ball Tour Stop Champion!

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On the winner side, four players bear down looking to lock up 3^rd Place and put themselves one more win away from taking the hot seat.Claudio “Claw” Parrone and Ron “The Warrior” Purtee exchange blows in a grueling match to nine games.The “Warrior” takes advantage of some rules and makes a great comeback to win by the score of 9-7.Well known player and veteran to pool tournaments nationwide, Willie Munson is matched against Matt “Action Man” Daiber.The Action Man has quickly become a skilled player and has shown us all, he belongs competing in the Open Tournaments.Good pool is what I think of as I watch these two players battle it out.Someone had to get to nine first and with a skillful eye Matt “Action Man” Daiber takes it down 9-5.

Get the hoses ready, because the loser side is heating up!Jon Giles, a Junior Player out of Milwaukee Wisconsin (who shows a promising future in the B.C.W.) is playing Bob “New York” Treffeisen, of Milwaukee.On the next, table two local veterans of the game, Tom Radowitz and Gary Johnson square off.All four contenders fight for the cash and a chance to continue on in the B.C.W. Romines Open Nine Ball Tour Stop.

If you like pool you need to be here because this is exciting!Ron “The Warrior” Purtee combats Matt “Action Man” Daiber for the hot seat!Three to Three and the “Action Man” has control of the game.To close to bet on if you ask me, but I’ve never been much of a gambler.Lol.Matt “Action Man” Daiber beats “The Warrior” 9-6.What a match!

Everyone is in the money but no one’s acting funny.Serious is the word I would use to describe the energy amongst these talented players.Claudio “Claw” Parrone, of Kenosha Wisconsin, meets Bob “New York” Treffeisen and Willie Munson deals with Tom Radowitz, of Milwaukee.All four players would like to see 5^th/ 6^th place in the dust and another chance to rack and bust.

It’s been a long day and Willie Munson and Bob Treffeisen played well to get to 4^th position but neither is satisfied.Willie stays steady and knocks off Bob Treffeisen 7-2.Willie gets off to a quick lead against Ron and doesn’t let up.Willie defeats Ron “The Warrior” Purtee 7-2.Congrats to Ron for a notable 3^rd Place finish!

Two players remain and I have never been more curious.All square 6-6.Matt “Action Man” Daiber has complete control and over cuts the seven in attempt for the side pocket.Wow, a great safe Willie plays.7-6 Willie breaks and nothing spreads, Willie remarks, “I racked bad”.It’s been a long day but I had to laugh.The long day is wearing both competitors and it shows. The score is 8-6 Willie.Willie misses the one ball and Matt clears the table.The score is 8-7 Willie.Matt plays a brilliant safe from down table and forces Willie to kick two Rails.Willie just misses the kick!The moment of truth, Hill to Hill andMatt “Action Man” Daiber is breaking.“Action Man” takes it down and outlasts known champion Willie Munson.

 

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Treffeisen Triumphs!

 

Eleven diehards sacrificed a day in sun to maneuver around the newly clothed nine foot Olhausen professional tables at Master Z’s Cue Club in Waukesha Wisconsin. I’m excited about the new website www.bcwpool.com and the future of this terrific pool tour right here in Wisconsin. On the winners side Bob Treffeisen A.K.A. “New York” is playing well and is a real threat to this tour. He defeats John Conrath 8-2. John is recovering from a major surgery and is looking well! Good to see you playing John. “New York” just nips Tim Moriarty and stays on the winner side by beating John “Ribeye” Ribbich 8-4. In the top bracket Tony Chirchirillo is cooking up with wins over Paul Repischak of Waukesha and Weldon Nelson of Madison. Proceeding Tony will now face “New York” for the hot seat.

On the loser side four men are left and all fight to place. In the bottom bracket, young gun Jose Rivas Jr. matches up against John “Ribeye” Ribbich. In the top half, Young gun John Giles shoots against Weldon Nelson of Madison. Any man can win! “Ribeye” wins against young gun Jose Rivas Jr. 8-2. I know we will see more of Jose Rivas Jr. in the future. John Giles wins over Weldon Nelson 7-2 and now battles the “Ribeye”. Blow for blow each tenaciously jabbing away at each other. Ribeye won the McDermott Cue ( www.mcdermottcue.com ) with the new G-Core shaft in the raffle, started playing with it and says, “I’m going to win this tournament with this cue”. Well good luck sir. I guess he was serious because he is fighting hard against John Giles and both players now need one game apiece. Young gun John Giles gets it done and moves on. Nice tournament and a well done 4^th place finish for John Ribbich.

For a shot at Tony Chirchirillo young gun John Giles tests his skill against Bob “New York” Treffeisen. Bob is spotting the kid a game to 8. First rack “New York” is long and straight on the six, he misses, but it spits into the next pocket and he takes advantage of his good fortune by clearing the table. The score is one to zero. John has ball and hand (ball in hand; can place cue ball anywhere on the table) on the four and an open table. The score is one to one. The young gun has worked hard on his game, hung around some great players such as, Willie Munson, Greg Matske, and Tommy Pauloske. Well, it shows. 3-1 young gun, 4-1 young gun, Bob is long, the one is in the middle of the short rail down table, it double kisses and leaves John Giles a shot. Young gun shoots the four too fast and jars it. Too much draw (draw; backspin) on the cue ball leaves “New York” with a tricky cut on the nine and it doesn’t find the hole. The score is 5-1 Young Gun. Giles misses the five in the side. New York seizes the opportunity and strings two racks together. The score is 5-3 young gun, 5-4 young gun. “New York” is at his tail and gaining momentum. Don’t let up now! The score is 6-5 and the young gun needs one game to clench it. All square 6-6, “New York” is within two and breaking. On the snap the nine ball found a pocket and the score is 7-6. Wow, Bob Treffeisen drops four balls on the snap and is shooting at the two with an open table. It doesn’t drop. Giles is left tough and makes an attempt on a safe but does not get there. “New York” clears the table and stays alive. Great 3^rd place finish for Junior “A” player John Giles.

Showdown! Tony C has got the hot seat and Bob T’s got chance a cue stick and two feet. “New York” is spotting Tony Chirchirillo two games in a race to eight and has to beat him twice if he wants this title. It is tough being the king of the hill (king of the hill; winner if winner side bracket) waiting for someone warmed up from running, to knock you down. All Tony can do is hope he gets a chance to find that sweet old rhythm and groove. Bob takes down the first match 6-3 and gives himself another chance to win the title and become an amateur tour stop champion. Bob Treffeisen gets moving and keeps on grooving, clenching the Master Z‘s B.C.W. Amateur Nine Ball Tour Stop by the final score of 7-1. Terrific tournament to Tony Chirchirillo with a 2^nd place finish and congratulations to Bob “New York” Treffeisen, our tournament stop champion!

 

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Carter and Munson Show Top Notch Pool!

Three players left, all looking for a victory to add to their resume.Jeff Carter, two time world eight ball runner up, stays smooth, taking the hot seat with victories over Dave Adrian of Racine 7-4, Bob Miller of Madison 7-6, “Young Gun” Jon Giles 7-3, and Willie Munson 7-4.Dave Coles Jr. bounces back strong on the loser side after a tough match with Jonathan Demet of Racine by beating Duncan Kaufman 5-0, Jonathan Demet 5-1, and Bob Miller 5-1.

Willie Munson and Dave Coles Jr. square off in a tight match all the way up to the end. Dave Coles Jr. has control of the final game but an unforced error leaves Willie with ball and hand on the nine ball. Congratulations to Dave Coles Jr. for a nice 3^rd place finish paying $165.00.

The end is near and two players are still here.Willie Munson needs to beat Jeff Carter twice to take home the 1^st place trophy and purse.Willie is off to a good start with a 4-0 lead over Jeff. Willie has a 6-0 lead and his presence feels like thunder shaking the earth you stand on. I really got to give it up to this man. Willie is a young 71 and can run out for days. Willie wins the first match 7-1.

First one to five games for all the marbles. Jeff has control of the first game but an unforced error puts Jeff In position to scratch.Jeff wins the second, third, and fourth game and the score is now 3-1. A flawless game from the break makes it 4-1.The middle of the sixth rack Willie finally gets a chance to shoot.He has to kick at it but it’s a shot. Jeff quickly regains control and sails through the final match with a win 5-1.

 10/25/09 The Carom Room 614 East Grand Ave. Beloit, WI 53511 (608) 356-1811
$600.00 added www.bcwpool.com Open Nine Ball Tour

 1^stPlaceJeff Carter$320.00 (134 Points)

·2^ndPlaceWillie Munson$200.00 (106 Points)

·3^rdPlaceDave Coles Jr.$165.00 (091 Points)

·4^thPlaceBob Miller$125.00 (062 Points)

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Radowitz Rattles Rivals

Happy Halloween is over and I hope an extra hour of sleep helps the fifteen players competing in the B.C.W. Amateur Tours third stop this season.As expected the number of players showing up is getting better and better! Fifteen of Wisconsin’s best amateurs journey to 701 East Washington Rd. Madison, Wisconsin, to test their skills and eagle sharp eye sight. I can’t believe how many players showed knowing they where to miss the Packer Viking game and the last game of the World Series. I put my money on the fields getting stronger once the word is out that the entry fee is now only $40 dollars and $25 for juniors and woman.

It’s down to three and the tension is strong.Tom “T.R.” Radawitz took the hot seat with wins over, 14 year old Tyler Styer 6-1, Haven Ben 6-4, Young Gun Jon Giles 6-5, and Francis Rave Sr. 6-5.On the loser side it’s getting interesting as Young Gun Jon Giles goes toe to toe with Francis Rave Sr.That shiny mirrored finished plaque is in the grasps of both these players.The question is which player has longer arms?Both competitors are doing their best and it comes down to who gets control of the game.The score is 2-1 Young Gun.I had to step off to adjust the juke box and by the time I got back it was hill to hill.Wow!Francis Rave Sr. plays a nice safe on the three ball.Jon attempts a three rail kick which he just misses.Jon is on two fouls and instead of Francis playing a safe he took a shot at the 9 ball.It bobbles and spits out.Francis has a shot on the four, the five goes down but the six does not go.Now Francis is long and plays for a safe that requires some speed control.Jon scratches and gives Francis ball in hand.Francis scratches on the seven, Oh no!Jon cleans up the last two for the W. Wow!Big congrats to Francis Rave Sr. on his second third place finish this season.

The final match pits Tom “T.R.” Radowitz verse the Young Gun Jon Giles.Young Gun has two win twice. Good Luck to both players.Jon shows a great stroke first game to take the lead 1-0.Jon misses a cut on the nine and scratches.All tied 1-1. Tom grabs the lead with a nice out 2-1.Tom “T.R.” Radowitz is looking sharp shooting those balls right off the table Gaining a 5-3 lead over the tenacious Young Gun.Mr. T.R. has a shot on the 7 but a scratch in the side gives Giles a chance and a game win that could easily sway the momentum. Tom just over cuts the 5 leaving Giles a chance.Young Gun comes with some great shots to get on the hill.Mr. T.R. has ball and hand on the six but it’s tough.Tom left himself with a shot on the eight and that is all he could do from the position he was in.Wow a great shot on the eight ball and shape on the nine clenches victory for Tom T.R. Radowitz.Congrats to both Jon Giles and Tom Radowitz for a well played tournament.

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Jason Jicks Jumps Ahead of The Competition

-Read about it in Inside Pool -

Classic Billiards brought out 18 of Wisconsin’s top amateurs for the $300 added BCW nine ball amateur.

Spectators are looking as the winner side is cooking.On the top half of the winners bracket Paul Scott a top ranked amateur is playing well.Wins over Ken Steinley 8-2, Chris Gitzlaff 8-5, and Terry Nixon 8-6 has put Paul in position to play for the hot seat.On the bottom half “A” player Jason Jick shows some knowledge by defeating Junior Player Kevin Ruiz 7-2, “A” player Marko Stanosevic 7-5, and “A” player Tom Radowitz 7-1.

Jason is tough but Paul thinks it might not be enough, as the two square off for the hot seat.The score is 5-3 Paul and he has an open shot on the one ball after the break.Long and straight on the seven and it calls for a draw stroke.Not enough spin leaves him with a kick that doesn’t pan out.The score is 5-4 Paul.Jason is on the hill and throws down a safety break. Paul fights his way to the hill.Jason has control of the game and gets through it to take king of the hill honors.

Over on the loser side of things Tom Radowitz made his way through by beating Dan Hau 6-3 and Marko Stanosevic 6-1 and now faces Paul Scott for a chance at the finals.Tom gets off to a good start winning the first game.Tom keeps up the lead with some wise shots making the score 3-1.Both players need two games but Radowitz has control and does not let go playing steady and making it to the hill.A failed safe gives Paul Scott a chance and he makes a great safe.Tom makes a good hit on the one with a two rail kick but Paul maintains control of the game.A failed attempt at the four nine combo leaves Tom an open shot on the four ball.A nice run out by Tom moves him forward and leaves Paul with a 3^rd place finish.Nice tournament Paul Scott.

The chalk flies as Tom Radowitz breaks in the second rack after winning the first game of the final match against Jason Jicks.Tom goes for a long straight back on the six and leaves Jason an easy three ball out for the taking.The match is one all.After a few exchanged blows Jason takes the lead by the score of 4-2. Tom keeps fighting staying within two games of Jason after a beautifully executed combination on the nine.Fast and loose is what comes to mind as I watch Jason speed through this rack making his way to the hill first.The score is 6-3 Jason.The five, six, and seven balls are tied up and I am curious as to how these players will handle it.Jason has ball and hand on the three and goes right into the cluster but leaves no shot on the five.A failed kick attempt leaves Tom with ball and hand on the six.Tom has complete control of this rack and is still in the match.The score is 6-4.Jason takes ball and hand on the one with a chance to get it all done.Bad speed on the six leaves him half way home and a miss on the seven gives Tom another win and keeps him in the game.The score is 6-5 Jason.Jason takes it down by the score 7-5.

 

11/15/09 Billiard Congress of Wisconsin Amateur Tour Stop

Claws Billiards 7447 57th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142 (262) 948-8260

·1^st Place Jason Jicks$240(140 Points)

·2^nd Place Tom Radowitz$140(125 Points)

·3^rd Place Paul Scott$100(097 Points)

·4^th Place Marko Stanosevic$85(086 Points)

·5^th PlaceDan Hau$25(053 Points)

·6^th PlaceTerry Nixon$25(067 Points)

 

 

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