Craig Arnold's Scotch Doubles Masters presentation:
I usually just present the trophies and get out of the way but this time I'd like to say something before I present this . . . I've known Ted and Jo Woodward since before they were Ted and Jo, and since then they have become the scourge of scotch doubles events everywhere. You won't find finer ambassadors for the game of pool, nor will you find more gracious competitors. It's about time ... the 2002 Scotch Doubles Masters Champions, Ted and Jo Woodward.
Jean Bartholomew writes:
I have just returned from the Lincoln City area where the 5th Annual Western BCA 9-Ball tournament was held. It was probably the most exciting tournament with the highest caliber of pool to date. Most of the matches were highly competitive by each person playing. Some of the best pool was played, of any tournament, anywhere.
Probably the best of the rest was the match between Glenn Atwell and Tony Balzas. Both are top Northwest players. Tony handled Glenn with some of the most flawless play ever. Actually, Glenn never had much opportunity to get to the table offensively. Tony bested Glenn to put him on the losers side. Glenn worked his way back with an emphatic win over Russell Cearcy and the 2nd chance at Tony in the finals. It was instant replay of the first time around for Glenn and a second place finish. Tony won the Master's Singles title and definitely played the solidest of a very tough field. This young man has a tremendous future in competitive billiards. Congratulations Tony!
On the Women's side, Josie Leroy is a tough, up-coming Lady poolplayer from Newberg, Oregon, who gave Barbara Thompson of Vancouver, WA a tough time for the Ladies Masters title. Barbara is a very solid player, with a smooth stroke, known to be very hard to beat in local tournaments, and she is a gracious competitor, always. You've earned it Barb...Great going!
The weather was superb the whole week and everyone enjoyed themselves with the tournament operations being handled by Gary Benson and all ran smoothly.
It was nice to welcome Charlotte Hagen back, after her recent medical problems. We missed Harry Peterson, who is gravely ill, and wish him a full recovery very soon. We look forward to the 8th Annual 8-Ball to be held at Chinook Winds in February. It should be another winner. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
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