Congratulations to Arkley Mastro who took 1st place in a small but competitive field to win the 2011 Fall Flight of Diamond Eight’s Straight Pool league. Ernie Mumford made a strong showing by placing 2nd with Ron Palka and Jerry Argay rounding out the field.
The final standings:
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Diamond Eight’s 10th annual Toys for Tots 8-Ball Tournament was another great success, thanks to all of our very generous players! Eighteen players came together to play in the scotch doubles tournament and donate toys to the local branch of the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots initiative. Many others stopped by to participate in the raffles and enjoy the delicious home-cooked buffet. Two over-filled boxes of toys were collected and over $200 was raised, which will be used to purchase more toys for donation.
Congratulations to Kelly Castle and John Robinson, who narrowly defeated Del Robinson and Dave Kruger in a dramatic final match. Del and Dave had successfully come back from deficits throughout the day to advance to the finals. When Kelly and John jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the race-to-4 final match, everyone wondered if Del and Dave could battle back one last time. With confidence they strung together three wins to bring the match to the hill. The last game was a nail-biter, with good shots back and forth. Del was left with a reverse bank on the 8-ball in the side. After much thought, Del stroked the cue nicely to bank the 8, and then watched as the cue ball ran two rails to get position for the 9, only to see the cue ball scratch in the side. John made the 9 with ball in hand to seal the game, match and title. Tied for third were Frank Rogers and Angela Skawinski, and Audre and Darius Osborne.
Kevin won the 50/50 raffle while his daughter Kelly won a few great raffle prizes. Thanks to everyone who came out to support Toys for Tots! You can see photos from the event on our Flickr page.
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Thanks to an overwhelmingly positive response, we are extending this great deal Four players on one table for only $20 per hour! Five players? $20 per hour! Six players? How about $20 per hour! That’s right, four or more players on one table is $20 per hour! See you soon!
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A small dedicated team (with lots of support from all of you!) walked 3+ miles as part of the 2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Washington Park, Albany to benefit the American Cancer Society. Diamond Eight raised $400 through league night 50-50 raffles and the efforts of Julie Levenberg and the Skawinski Family. Many other walkers joined us after the event for a delicious homemade buffet (and football)!
The walk was held on Sunday, October 16, 2011. There is still time to make an online donation: Diamond Eight Making Strides Team Page.
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Congratulations to Rich Kriz, longtime league member at Diamond Eight, who edged out Ed Littell to win the 2011 Summer Flight of the 14and1.com Straight Pool league by 1 point. Rich finished with 57 points, with Ed coming in second with 56. Both players are now qualified for the 2011 14and1.com National Championships, to be held at Diamond Eight Billiards over the September 24th weekend. Ron Palka made a strong showing at 3rd place, with 52 points and Frank Bogardus rounded out the top 4 with 48 points.
The final standings:
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