US 3-Cushion News
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The Hood River Elks Lodge Spring 2016 event is another fine example of the thriving 3-cushion billiards scene in the Pacific Northwest. Not many other areas of the country have shown such enthusiasm and support for our sport. Tournament Director Tim Poole has provided a re-cap of the event that follows, and we also have charts and pictures for you to enjoy in our Image Gallery below.
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Hugo Patino wins the USBA 2016 3-Cushion National Championship. This is Patino's third championship title, having won thirteen years ago in 2003 and again in 2009. Pedro Piedrabuena, the 8-time former champion was 2nd. Jae Hyung Cho, also a former USBA champion was third. For Patino it was especially gratifying after overcoming unexpected losses in the semi-finals in order to advance. And his victory was even more sweet as he finally defeated his long-standing rival Piedrabuena in an exciting final match to secure the crown.
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The Tacoma Billiard Federation, hosting the USBA Ken Higgins Memorial on March 4-6, attracted eighteen entrants. The tournament was run as a mixed handicapped event, where any player can win. That made for some exciting action. (Picture L to R above: Mark St Angelo, Jesus Quinonez, Tim Poole Tournament Director, Kip Hocking and Ertan Tarhan.)
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When George Ashby and Gary Eake were looking to make there Spring Rushville Three Cushion Tournament something special they enlisted the help of there friend Paul Frankel (aka Professor-Q-Ball.) The result was the spring tournament held at Rushville Billiards March 4-6 was more than just about producing a tournament winner. The event itself continued its tradition of being a winner to players and fans alike.