Spring2014
We had our junior/senior tournament this last Saturday at trunks. 28 people fought to play for champion of the ages. The 50-50 of 135 was split by Walter and Ray. We netted a total of $405 for the league.
Here are your winners:
Juniors
4th Justin Yau
3rd Joe Conner
2nd Jake Fisher
1st Tommy Nguyen
Seniors
4th Mike Harris
3rd Jim Prather
2nd Jose Torres
1st Phil Stephens
Phil beat out Tommy for champion of the ages!
Congrats Phil!
Thanks everyone
We had 26 players participate in the Hi-Lo Tournament Saturday May 3rd at the Public House. This new venue was met with overwhelming approval from the players.
Julian Auzenne and Matt Reilly withstood all challengers as they completed a solid showing one match after another. Sitting on the hill for what seemed an eternity, they patiently waited as each round of the competition was completed.
Phil Stephens and Brad Camac fought to a strong 2nd place finish in an "all-board" final. Their old-timers precision was too much for the youth of our third place pair of Russ Pepin and Steve King who battled one team after another to complete a day's worth of work in some close matches. Fourth place was earned by Pat Bingham and Brian LoTruglio.
Congratulations to Matt and Julian, who will represent us at the West Coast Challenge.
Russ
On Saturday we held the Last Chance Qualifier. We only had 7 contestants with the final winner being Paul Kutac, who will represent the LAPL in the WCC as our 8th place individual. Taking 4th was Darren Kendrick; 3rd Justin Yau; and runner up was Steve King who had been in the hot seat. Paul came back to win 2 matches at the end.
Congratulations Paul!
Brackets and information click on WCC LXIX on the main menu
WCC LXIX
July 11 – 13, 2014
La Quinta Inn & Suites
5249 W. Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
To book rooms call La Quinta Inns & Suites @ 310.645.2200
Request for LA Pool League Group Rates
Room Rates $109.00 + 15.5% tax per night
Parking $8.00 per day
Rates Valid Wed, July 9 – Mon, July 14
To Guarantee Rate Book Prior to June 30, 2014
LAPL Will Be Hosting The Following WCC Cash Pool Tournaments
Thursday, July 10 @ 7:30 PM – 8 Ball Tournament
Friday, July 11 @ 7:45 PM – 8 Ball Tournament (followed by 9-ball if time permits)
Saturday, July 12 @ 7:30 PM – Calcutta ‘Lucky Draw’ Tournament * Auction of Teams @ 6:45 PM
(followed by 9-ball if time permits)
All Tournaments Open to All * $10 Buy-In * Pre-Registration Available in Century Ballroom
Time Subject To Change Due To Event Matches
Open Individuals:
We had 28 participants and the following results:
12th place was Rick Ayres; 11th went to Steve King; 10th was Julian; 9th went to Tommy; Dustin took 8th and our initial WCC qualifier is Arnell Ferry, a virgin; 6th place finisher was Matt Reilly; Marty took 5th; Bill Hoover, our oldest player and in his final Open displayed his multiple talents garnering 4th; Jon Bourgault trudged his way match after long match to 3rd; Jim Stramel leaned on his spiritual strength after the passing of his best friend Walter Elk to grab 2nd; with our most talented and patient competitor, Gabriel Rodriguez earning the 1st place crown!
Our unending thanks for the cooperation and spectacular service to the staff at Public House for enduring 224 racks of pool which finally was completed after 10 o'clock last night. From 8 AM through the 10 o'clock hour, they kept each of us comfortable with air conditioning changes at our request, continually fed with awesome food and maintaining a never-ending service of beverages whether from the bar or ice water.
Special thanks to Julian and each member who helped maintain a smooth and orderly flow during the tournament.
Remember: Lucky Draw with a Calcutta on Saturday, June 7th at Public House. More details coming.
1st Gabriel Rodriguez
2nd Jim Stramel
3rd Jon Bourgault
4th Bill Hoover
5th Marty Brennan
6th Matt Reilly (has announced that he will play in the Hi-Lo after qualifying for both)
7th Arnell Ferry
8th Dustin Louie (WCC first alternate and will be the 7th seed based on Matt's announcement)
Women's Individuals:
Reyleen took 1st; Saeromi was 2nd; Charley was 3rd and Vern Addison was 4th. Congratulations to all. Thanks go to Cliff Giles Jr, Jose Torres and Bryan Haneiwich for spending their day at MelGard handling that tournament. Thanks go to Frankie and his staff at MelGard for hosting this event.
1st Reyleen Jimenez
2nd Saeromi Kim
3rd Charley McFeeley
4th Vern Addison
Good luck at the WCC ladies!
