Monthly Archives: July 2010

Amsterdam Billiards Hosts a New Weekly Straight Pool Tournament

This Saturday, July 17, Amsterdam Billiard Club, New York’s lower east side pool hot spot will be launching a new weekly straight pool mini tournament. … Continue reading

Pool Instruction: Cuetips #29 – Some Great Traps and Better Escapes

By NYC Grind Contributor, Mark Finkelstein Over the years, I’ve seen some amazing traps and safeties, and some even better escapes.  I wanted to share some … Continue reading

Pool Synergy Vol. 9: How I Got My Start

By NYC Grind Contributor, Alison M. Fischer July marks the 9th edition of “Pool Synergy,” the monthly blog collaboration where billiards writers come together on … Continue reading

The 4th Edition of “Mating Season” featuring DJ AK and Special Guest DJ Mess Kid Brings out the Hottest Party Animals in NYC

The 4th installment of “Mating Season” continues to build buzz and momentum, as it’s June 24th party brought the wildest party animals together for a … Continue reading

George San Souci Snaps Off the Mezz Tour Stop at Raxx

The Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Raxx Pool Room, Bar & Grill on Sunday July 11, 2010. A strong field of 39 players … Continue reading

John Trobiano & Ryan McCarthy Win Tri-State Invitational Playoffs while Scott Simonetti is named Outstanding Player of the Year

The Tri-State Tour’s 2010 invitational tournament is the long-running 9-ball tour’s annual awards and special tournament event. On the day that each respective class division plays, … Continue reading

The BCA Pool League Adopts a New “Advanced” Division for the National Championships

As quickly as the summer months move along, many pool players are already taking into consideration their plans for fall leagues.  Captains are organizing players … Continue reading

Live Streaming of the Gem City Classic this Weekend

Live from Marietta Billiards, owned by Johnny Archer in Marietta, GA, the Gem City Classic is off to the runnings.  Playing in a 10-ball, race … Continue reading

The Tri-State Tour’s 2010 Invitational is Underway

Over this weekend, Saturday, July 10-Sunday, July 11, The Tri-State Tour’s Invitational.  Every year, the tour holds this annual event to showcase the tour’s highest-finishing … Continue reading

CueTips #28: Sid Banner’s Kicking System

By NYC Grind Contributor, Mark Finkelstein This week I’d like to share with you a kicking system that really works.  The only requirements are that … Continue reading

Eddie Abraham Lights Up the Mezz Tour on the 4th of July

For the 11th stop on the 2010 season, The Mezz Pro-Am Tour brought a strong field of the area’s top players to Riley’s Concord Billiards … Continue reading

Celebrate America’s 1st Amendment at “The Inspired Word” This Thursday

By NYC Grind Contributor, Alison M. Fischer In the season where we celebrate what it means to be an American, I find it also a … Continue reading

Francisco Bustamante Claims the 2010 World 9-ball Title in Doha

By NYC Grind Contributor, Geoff Conway After a grueling eight days of play, the World 9-Ball Championships has reached the semifinal and final stages. Even … Continue reading

KnightShot.com & Predator Bring Rocket & Dragon to the Troops in the Middle East

As people from coast to coast in the United States celebrate the date marking their independance, thousands of American service men and women are also celebrating, but … Continue reading