US 3-Cushion News
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USBA Tournaments in Tacoma, Washington and Flushing, New York
In the past two weeks the USBA has held tournaments on both sides of the country giving B and C level players a chance to get in on the action and win some cash prizes. The Dick Takano Memorial was held in Tacoma, Washington, and two class tournaments were held at Carom Cafe in Flushing, New York. Results and pictures follow.
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Lupe Cruz has added another trophy to his list of USBA tournament wins as he becomes the first repeat winner in Rushville Illinois. Winning his key game in the final flight against runner-up Felipe Razon 25-22, Cruz went undefeated to take the title and the $1,100.00 first prize. Pictured above are the eight finalists (L to R): John Logan, George Ashby, James Richards, James Bishop, Lupe Cruz, Rick Shryack, Nam Cho and Felipe Razon.
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The Fifth Annual Marti Tracy Memorial 3 Cushion Billiard Tournament, a USBA B/C Tour Event, took place again this year during the first weekend in October, at the Ashland Elks Lodge in Ashland, Oregon. As we did last year, this event was scheduled to follow the 54th Annual Southern Oregon Invitational 3 Cushion Billiard Tournament, non-USBA team event that has been played annually since 1963. This format allows the participants to choose to attend only the team tournament or the USBA single tournament, or to attend both events stretching over nine days.
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Thanh Vu won his second Open Handicapped event held at Bida Goodays on Saturday October 1st. Playing to 18 as "A" Vu beat Alex Sanchez, playing at C+. Sanchez had an interesting path to the final round as you will see in the story that follows. Pictured above are the two finalists (L to R) Thanh Vu and Alex Sanchez.