STRONG FINISH BY PINOYS AT THE 1ST CALIFORNIA POOL TOUR
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 17 Jun 2010
FILIPINO billiard masters Jose "Amang" Parica and Santos Sambajon did not show up for the 1st CPPT tournament in San Jose, California, but four other younger Pinoy cue artists dominated most of their matches until they faced each other in the semifinals.
Deo Mark Alpajora of Las Pinas won all his matches from the losers side after Ramon "Maestro Monching" Mistica sent him to the west side of the board with a score of 7-1 to reach the semifinals. Mistica continued his winning streak until he met Jun Almoite of Project 4, Q.C., who sent him to the losers side and set up another match against Alpajora. The younger Alpajora handed Mistica his second loss 7-5.
Jun Almoite, who reach the hot seat by trouncing compatriot Jaynard Orque 7-5, Roger Estelle 7-2, Billy Palmer 7-4, Jeff Gregory 7-6, Amar Kang 7-6, and Ramon Mistica 7-6 before losing to the erthswhile champion, Californian Max Eberle 7-5.
Almoite had to play the well rested Alpajora to determine who will face the unbeaten Eberle in the final match..Almoite ran out of gas and Alpajora prevailed 7-4.
In the final match race to 9, Max Eberle, who played an almost perfect 9-ball game, started strong and led Alpajora 7-1. On the 9th rack, Eberle missed an easy 4-9 combination that gave Deo a chance to win that game followed by another 4 rack and run win to get close to a 7-6 score. A dry break by Alpajora on the 14th rack, gave Eberle the last chance to win the match 9-6 and the $2,000 first prize.
1st. - Max Eberle (California)
2nd - Deo Alpajora (Las Pinas)
3rd - Jun Almoite (Project 4,Q.C.)
4th - Ramon Mistica (Murphy,Q.C.)
5th - Jaynard Orque (Manila)
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Jerusalem Out to Break Latino, First Defense Jinx
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Thu, 19 Sep 2024ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. DANIEL DUBOIS PUBLIC WORKOUT QUOTES
Thu, 19 Sep 2024SATURDAY: Andres Teran-Yehison Cuello Bantamweight Showdown to Stream LIVE & Exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+
Thu, 19 Sep 2024WARRINGTON: THERE'S ENOUGH IN ME TO WIN ANOTHER WORLD TITLE
Thu, 19 Sep 2024The Past Week in Action 17 September 2024: Saul Alvarez Defeats Edgar Berlanga; Lara Beats Garcia; Plant Stops McCumby; Futon, Romero, Salas Register Wins
By Eric Armit, Wed, 18 Sep 2024Jay-r Raquinel, Yahir Frank Face Off During Presscon Ahead of WBC Silver Battle in Mexico
By Carlos Costa, Wed, 18 Sep 2024THE COACHELLA VALLEY’S HOMETOWN HERO MANUEL “GUCCI MANNY” FLORES TO HEADLINE GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN EVENT AGAINST MEXICO’S VICTOR OLIVO
Wed, 18 Sep 2024Jaime Munguia Gives Back to Local Phoenix Children Ahead of Friday's Bout Against Unbeaten Contender Erik Bazinyan
Wed, 18 Sep 2024USYK is arrested in Krakow
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Wed, 18 Sep 2024ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. DANIEL DUBOIS GRAND ARRIVALS QUOTES
Wed, 18 Sep 2024Undefeated Super Lightweight Prospect Hendri “La Bazuca” Cedeno Seeks Regional Title by end of 2024
Wed, 18 Sep 2024Lacanaria, Muloc top in Master trackfest
By Lito delos Reyes, Wed, 18 Sep 2024Liverpool in England wins bid to host Inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025
Wed, 18 Sep 2024CASTILLO TO JERUSALEM: "ENJOY YOUR LAST REMAINING DAYS AS CHAMPION"
Tue, 17 Sep 2024Libranza Suffers KO Loss in S. Africa; Paras Vs Kyoguchi Rubber Match Set
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Tue, 17 Sep 2024