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The 10th Annual Derby City Classic is underway in Kentucky

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Date: Sunday, January 06 2008 @ 14:12:44 UTC
Topic: 9 Ball



The 10th Annual Derby City Classic
The Executive West hotel
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville
Kentucky
KY 40209
USA
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4-12 January 2008



HIGH STAKES RING GAMES, TOURNAMENTS AND NON-STOP ACTION

9 Ball, One Pocket and 9 Ball Banks - Three massive individual tournaments decide the "ALL AROUND" Champion at this incredible action fest of a hustler's jamboree, and this is going to be the BIGGEST and BEST year ever.

Over $100,000.00 is now being added to all the different pool games with "The Masters Of The Table" receiving a total of $30,000.00. This year 5 new titles have been added to the All Round division, each receiving $1,000. This event is open to all men and women.

Click on "Read More..." for the details.

IN ADDITION

Older players and fans remember the sense of fun and activity that permeated the old Johnston City tournament. The Derby City Classic established a new tradition based upon the best of the past, and recreated that atmosphere of fun, challenge and enjoyment, but added its own special twist. In addition to the ongoing contests in 9-Ball, One Pocket and 9-Ball Bank, there are:


$15,000 Bank Ring Game

On Friday night at 8:00 PM Jan. 4th there will be a 5 handed $3,000 ENTRY fee Bank Ring Game presented by Grady Mathews for the spectators delight! Contact Grady for sign ups at 803-407-0047.


$15,000 10-Ball Game

On Saturday night at 8PM Jan. 5th there will be a 5 handed $3,000 ENTRY fee 10 Ball Ring game presented by Grady Mathews to the delight of the spectators! Contac Grady for sign ups at 803-407-0047.


$100 Entry Ring 10-Ball Game Or Special Match

Starting at Midnight Friday January 4th and running every night on the TV Table, until and including Jan 11th there will be a Ring Game or special match played in honor of Denny Searcy. Jay Helfert will run this entertaining event that may last till 8 in the morning. Many top players are expected to test their skills and make some money in this OPEN event! Jay can be contacted on AZBilliards.com for further information.


$1,000 Added Mini- Tournaments

Mini-Tournaments - Approximately 3 evenings of the extravaganza see an additional mini-tournament in 9-Ball, One Pocket or 9-Ball Bank. Using added money from outside sponsors and small entry fees, 32 - 64 players have an added opportunity to win prize money and enjoy practicing old skills or refining new ones. Since every mini-tournament in the first Classic has a full field, it’s obvious the players make the most of these added opportunities. Contact Paul Smith for details: psmith@diamondbilliardproducts.com


$10,000 Added Straight Pool

This High-Run Straight Pool event is presented by Bob Jewett. Not only is he adding the 10k out of his own pocket, he is personally running the event for the spectators enjoyment. This definitely displays his love of the game and its people like Bob that’s taking the DCC to a higher level. This event will be held in the Drinkwater Room. Bob can be reached at 408-615-7479.


3-Cushion “Extravaganza”

Professor-Q-Ball Promotions Presents
at the Derby City Classic for 2008 as follows:
Dates are January 4-13th in the Executive Inn - Louisville, KY.


Professor Q-Ball Promotions:

1) USBA National 3 Cushion Billiard Championship – Jan 9-13th - 1st time outside of billiard room
2) USBA National Women’s 3 Cushion Billiard Championship - Jan 5-6th Inaugural (Awesome / Exciting) Play will be limited so first paid entries guarantees spot
3) USBA National 3 Cushion Billiard Qualifiers – Jan 4-8th

The USBA National 3 Cushion Billiard Championships will attract the best players nationwide to a grand arena for this fascinating and demanding sport.
    
Featuring six new Gabriels Imperators – Special note: These tables are on sale at a show special call now! 901 756-2594 for prices

Don’t miss this unique 3-Cushion “Extravaganza”. The players and fans will be entertained and engaged in special ways with an experience they will never forget!

For more information please contact:
Paul “Professor-Q-Ball” Frankel – paul@professorqball.com

Bus. 901 756-2594 or cell 901 210-7251 or visit our Website www.professorqball.com


Dr. Cue Classic (Artistic Cup)

The 2008 "Artistic Pool" Shot / Challenge Program for the Dr. Cue Classic "Artistic" Cup is now ready for review and download. This is the "signature" event of the "Dr. Cue Classic Artistic Pool Tour" and will be held January 5, 6, and 7, 2008 in Louisville, KY at the Executive Inn. An event time schedule and the special features of this event are also included in this online program version at: http://professorqball.com/artistic.php

Please contact Tom Rossman at 765-760-7665 for details.


AZBilliards/OnePocket.org ROOM

Can’t say enough for all the people who are working together creating a place for AZers to gather, put faces to names and even play pool on tables they paid for thru donations and now thanks to Timberly’s raffles. This all leads to enhancing you’re DCC experience. I wasn’t going to say names because of leaving names out, but I have to give thanks to OldHasBeen (Tom Ferry) as it was his idea to start this gathering!


ONE POCKET HALL of FAME

Don't miss the 3rd annual One Pocket Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, January 8th, as this year's slate of legendary One Pocket and Bank Pool players are inducted into the One Pocket Hall of Fame. This promises to be a very entertaining evening, as these players are among the most colorful, talented, and action-oriented legends in all of cue sports. For more information and advance reservations, visit: http://www.onepocket.org/ .


5 NEW TITLES IN ALL ROUND DIVISION

IN ADDITION: This year 5 new titles will be added to the All Round division. Players with the most total points. Must play in all 3 divisions: bank, one pocket. and 9 ball:



Title 1:    Player under 16 years old

Title 2:    Player under 21

Title 3:    62 and over

Title 4:    70 and over

Title 5:    Female player, no age restrictions