Mazin Shooni Wins at Cue & Cushion

Erdem Kilicoglu (3rd), Mazin Shooni (1st), Sonny Cho (2nd) Photo Courtesy of Steve Booth

HOOKSETT, NH - Cue and Cushion saw its own Mazin Shooni capture first place during its Fall 3-Cushion Billiard USBA Event Nov. 13 to 15. New York’s Sonny Cho nabbed second place, with the one-armed Erdem Kilicoglu of Turkey placing third.

Thirteen players competed round-robin style in two groups, with three from each flight advancing to the finals for another round-robin competition. The games were sponsored by David Levine and Jim Shovak of New York, and Cue & Cushion. Cues donated by Professor Q-Ball and Cue and Cushion were won by local residents.

Flight A saw Sonny Cho go undefeated. Tim King of Hooksett showed off some fine playing, dropping only one game to Cho. Jamil Isreal and Rick Kirk both came all the way from Michigan to finish third and seventh respectively. Dan Kolacz of New York, who brought along his new baby, went three and three. Ben Parker of Massachusetts had two wins - against Kirk and Shovak, who didn’t play up to his usual standards and had one win against Kirk. In the end, it was Cho, King and Isreal who advanced to the finals.

Flight B saw Kilicoglu and Shooni both drop a game, with Kilicoglu upsetting Shooni 25-20. Ellis Lawrence proved a force to be reckoned with, edging out Dru Dangelmayer of Hooksett to advance to the finals. Newly advanced to B player status, Dru showed some phenomenal play this tournament. Bob Ferrara of Massachusetts gave Kilicoglu his only loss, beating him 25-22 in 27 innings, while George Allee of Deerfield, NH bested Ferrara 25-21. Kilicoglu, Shooni and Ellis advanced to the finals.

The play intensified as the stakes got higher during the final round. Shooni wowed the locals with superb play, going undefeated in a performance highlighted by high averages and fierce concentration. Cho and Kilicoglu battled it out, with Cho delivering a second loss to the Turkish great to capture second place. Detroit’s Isreal placed fourth, while King and Lawrence placed fifth and sixth respectively.

The games were run by Jim Shovak, with assistance from scorekeepers Patricia Kirk of Michigan, and Tony Ferrara and Beau Lirette of Massachusetts. Despite the cold and rainy weather, the tournament attracted a good-sized audience. Spectators traveled from Massachusetts, New York and Michigan to watch the games and enjoy the local hospitality. The players appreciated John Roy of Massachusetts’ truck, which proudly bears the vanity license plate: “USBA.” The proceedings were captured by the talent of Steve Booth of New Hampshire. Booth produced hundreds of first-class photos of the event. To view Steve’s photos, Click Here.

Story by KS

Flight A

Flight B

Finals

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3-Cushion Billiard Event
November 13-15 2009
A & B & C LEVEL Entry Fees
At least $500.00 Added
Contact : Mazin Shooni at 603 623-5330

PLAYER'S MEETING: Friday, November 13th at 9:00pm

PLACE: Cue & Cushion Billiards & Lounge, 1271 Hooksett Road, Unit #2,
Hooksett, NH 03106.

PLAYERS: Limited to 12.

FORMAT: 2 Groups of 6 players each. 25 points.
Top 3 from each group advance to 6 player RR Finals.
Full Tournament Attire for Finals.

ENTRY FEE: $ 205.00 for "A" Players (.800+ average).
                 $ 155.00 for "B" Players (.500-.799 average)
                 $   95.00 for "C" Players (Below .500 average)
                 Must be or become a USBA Member.

TABLES: Two Chevillotte Carom Tables with Simonis Tournament Cloth.

ACCOMODATIONS:
Mazin Shooni will make arrangements for players to stay at the Fairfield Marriott down the street from Cue & Cushion.
Rate of $79.00/night.

Don't call the Hotel, call Mazin: 603-623-5330, 248-910-4466 cell 

Fairfield Inn & Suites - Hooksett
8 Bell Ave
Hooksett, NH 03106
Ph: 603-606-5485
Fx: 603-606-5491
http://www.marriott.com/mhtho
http://www.jitenhotels.com

Mazin Shooni
2006 USBA Champion
USBA Northeast Regional Director

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