7/1/25
Now that the final matches of the Spring session of the Straight Pool League are in the books, it's time to think about the Summer session, which starts today!
For those of you unfamiliar with the 14.1 League, this is an opportunity for free table time every day up to 7 PM for 3 months for $200. There are ways to win some or all of that money back with a number of incentives and an end-of-season tournament. Check out the Handicap System & Special Payouts page of our website: https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx.
Contact Buzz Poleson 503-481-0536 or me for more information.
7/1/25
The 1st-Sunday-of-the-Month Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's Billiards is July 6, this coming Sunday. The tournament is open to all players. Generally, players are grouped into four people of approximately the same skill level. Everyone plays 3 matches. The tournament starts shortly after the registration deadline -- 10:30 AM -- and generally goes until mid-afternoon. The entry fee is $20. Cash from the entry fees and sometimes Sam's gift cards are awarded to the top two in each group. Dan Barouty is the tournament director.
6/29/25
14.1 League Players:
Monday, June 30 (tomorrow) is the last day to record counting matches for the Spring session. At least 4 of the top 16 players are not available to play in the season-end tournament, which will be held Saturday, July 12.
If you don't see a Yes or No in the Available for Season Tournament column of the Leaderboard
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/spring-2025-leaderboard
and you expect to have at least three wins by the end of the day tomorrow, respond to this message with a Yes or No for July 12. The 12 players competing in the tournament will all receive cash, which can be used against the summer session dues.
If you aren't participating in the tournament, the membership fee of $200 for the Summer Session is now due. Contact Buzz or leave cash or check in an envelope at the front desk for him.
Thanks for being part of the 14.1 League.
6/18/25
The End is Near
The last day to play a counting match in this Spring Session is June 30. The end-of-season tournament is July 12. Sadly, a number of players aren't available to play in the July 12 tournament. If you've played any matches and your availability for the tournament is blank on the Leaderboard, let me know.
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/spring-2025-leaderboard
At this point, players with 4 wins can qualify.
Upstairs Closed This Sunday
A private party has reserved the upstairs at Sam's from 11 to 2:30 this Sunday, June 22. Tables may be open downstairs, but it will be limited.
Matchups
Do you want to have at least one assigned opponent every month? You would still be able to play anyone counting matches, but this could help clarify who to contact for a match. We'll randomly assign you an opponent; you and your opponent will need to contact each other to set up a time to play. Please click on the link below to let us know if you are interested in being in the pool of players open to being assigned matches. These assigned matches will start July 1 at the beginning of the next session.
Summer Dues
Member fees are $200 again for the next session. If you aren't playing in the tournament, please pay Buzz by June 30 (cash, check or Venmo). If you are in the tournament, you can pay the net due on July 12--$200 less your winnings.
Thanks for being part of the 14.1 League.
6/1/25
There were three separate groups in the June 1 tournament today. Here are the results:
June 1, 2025
1st-Sunday-of-the-Month
Straight Pool Tournament
Group 1
1st Place – Jamoudi Rodriguez
2nd Place – Jeff Benjamin
Group 2
1st Place – David Moore
2nd Place – Sam Poleson
Group 3
1st Place – Dan Barouty
2nd Place – Bill Bradford
The next 1st Sunday tournament will be July 6. Registration is required by 10:30 AM. The entry fee is $20. League membership is not required to enter 1st Sunday of the Month tournaments. All matches are played upstairs at Sam's Billiards. Cash prizes and Sam's gift cards are awarded to 1st and 2nd place in each group of four.
5/30/25
This weekend is the 1st Sunday of the Month Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's Billiards. The tournament is open to everyone. Registration is required by 10:30 AM. The entry fee is $20.
Players will be grouped by skill level to give everyone a chance at cash prizes or Sam's gift cards. Generally, the tournament is over by 4 PM. For more information contact Dan Barouty at 917-992-1431.
5/28/25
14.1 League Tournament Date Changed to July 12
The Spring 14.1 League Tournament is being moved to Saturday, July 12. Counting matches for this session may be recorded through June 30. The top 12 players on the Leaderboard at the end of June qualify for the tournament. If any qualifying players are not available for the tournament on July 12, they will receive $30 discounts on their memberships for the Summer Session. The Summer Session matches begin July 1.
League Members,
5/15/25
We're halfway through the Spring season. At this point last season there were 95 games recorded; this season there are 83. The good news is that I see at least a handful of League members there every time I'm there. I encourage you to come in and play a match or more. Here's a reminder of what it could be worth from our website:
Cash payouts in the end-of-season tournament range from $20 to $200, depending upon the number of League memberships. [We're at 45 members this spring.]
Additional $20 prizes are awarded as follows:
*Player who has played league matches with the greatest number of people in the session
*Player with the highest run.
*Player with the highest run as a percentage of their goal for that match.
*Players who play at least 10 matches
*Players with a winning record and at least 10 matches
Check out https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/ for the latest standings on the Leaderboard.
See you at Sam's,
Bill
5/4/25
Sam's 1st Sunday of the Month Straight Pool Tournament was split into two groups today. Here are the results:
Group 1
1st Place - Dan Barouty
2nd Place - Tom Walsh
Group 2
1st Place - Jamoudi Rodriguez
2nd Place - Bob McKenna
3rd Place - Ty Goodwin
The next 1st Sunday Straight Pool Tournament will be Jun 1st.
For information about the 14. League, check out https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx.
4/28/25
The 1st-Sunday-of-the-Month Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's Billiards is coming up next Sunday, May 4. Registration is required by 10:30 AM. The tournament starts by 11 AM. The cost is $20.
Players are grouped by perceived skill levels, with the winners of each group receiving cash prizes. The goals for each group are set to keep the tournament from running long. Generally, everyone plays three matches.
Contact Dan Barouty for more information at 917-992-1431.
4/6/25
Here are the results from the Open 1st-Sunday-of-the-Month Tournament at Sam's Billiards today.
Group 1
1st Place – Dan Barouty
2nd Place – Vinny Mellott
Group 2
1st Place – Diamond Mike
2nd Place – Bill Bradford
Group 3
1st Place – Jamoudi Rodriguez
2nd Place – Shaun Smallwood
The next monthly open tournament will be May 4th. Registration is required by 10:30 AM with a $20 entry fee.
Spring League
The first week of the Spring session of the Straight Pool League is one week into the 3-month season. For those of you still hoping to get in, send Buzz $200 by cash or Venmo. His number is 503-481-0536. The list of paid players for the spring goes to the front desk tomorrow morning. You won't be able to play for free unless your name is on that list. Avoid paying hourly and sign up today. See
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/
for more information about the Handicap System and Special Payouts.
3/28/25
The Leaderboard is complete for the Winter Season.
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/winter-2025-leaderboard
If you're having trouble viewing the Leaderboard or Roster Contacts, you might try accessing through Chrome rather than Firefox. Some phones work. Note that only one of the top 13 has said he will not be there. Those just outside of the top 13 are encouraged to show up for the possibility of someone else not being available.
Only the players present by 10 AM will be eligible to play.
Matches from this point on will be recorded in the Spring Season, which is still under construction. If you enter match results from now on we'll get it working in the Spring Leaderboard ASAP.
Buzz will be available tomorrow for paying dues for the next session.
3/24/25
14.1 Leaguers
We're down to the last week of the Winter Season. Your membership covers you through Monday, March 31, but only matches recorded thru Thursday, March 27 apply to the Winter Season. Any matches recorded from Friday on will be recorded in the Spring Season.
The Winter tournament is this coming Saturday, March 29, starting at 10 AM. The top 12 players available will compete for cash prizes. At this point only one of the top 15 players is unavailable. Although there are still 4 days to play, it appears it will take a total of at least 6 wins with a winning record (and maybe 7 wins) to qualify.
Re-up your membership as soon as possible to get a spot in the Spring Season. If you are not playing in the tournament, leave $200 in cash or a check in an envelope at the front desk for Buzz, with your name on it. Or you can Venmo Buzz at 503-481-0536. Tournament players can wait to see how much they win on Saturday before paying for their Spring membership at the tournament.
3/2/25
OPEN TOURNAMENT
The 1st Sunday Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's on March 2 was split into 3 mini-tournaments, based on player skill. The results were as follows:
Group 1
1st place - Paul Marquez
2nd place - Dan Barouty
Group 2
1st place - Bill Bradford
2nd place - Rob La Raus
Group 3
1st place - Jamoudi Rodriguez
2nd place - Ty Goodwin
The next 1st Sunday of the Month Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's is April 6.
14.1 LEAGUE
With less than a month to go in the Winter Season of the 14.1 League it's time to get in extra games for a shot at the end-of-season tournament. The 12 players available on March 28 with the most wins in the season vie for the tournament cash. Here's a link to the current standings:
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/winter-2025-leaderboard
Hope to see you at Sam's,
2/26/25
This coming Sunday is the 1st-Sunday-of-the-Month Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's Billiards. The registration deadline is 10:30 AM. The entry fee is $20. Dan Barouty is the tournament director. Contact Dan at (917) 992-1431 for questions or if you're running late.
Formats are arranged to enable players of similar skill levels a chance to compete with each other. Generally, players play a minimum of 3 matches. There are no handicaps. The goals for each match are set low enough to get through several matches in under 4 hours. The tournament is played upstairs at Sam's Billiards.
See you Sunday, March 1.
2/2/25
The 1st Sunday of the Month Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's Billiards was actually 3 small tournaments split into groups of 4. The results were as follows:
Group 1
1st place - Vinny Mellott
2nd place - Tom Walsh
Group 2
1st place - Rob La Raus
2nd place - Marshall Amiton
Group 3
1st place - Sam Pollach
2nd place - Jamoudi Rodriguez
The next 1st Sunday Straight Pool Tournament will be March 2.
1/3/25
It's the 1st Sunday of the Month Straight Pool Tournament this weekend.
January 5 at Sam's Billiards
Tournament Director: Dan Barouty
Registration deadline: 10:30 AM
Cost $20
Players will be grouped by skill level as much as possible.
Probably 3 matches for every player.
If you want to focus on your pool this year, it's time to join or renew your membership in the Straight Pool League at Sam's. $200 buys you free table time daily until 7 PM as long as tables are available. Playing enough games will help you earn back some of your membership feel Leave cash or check for Buzz Poleson at Sam's front counter, or Venmo Buzz the cash with your contact info at 503-481-0536.
2/1/25
Straight Pool League Members:
The first month of the winter 14.1 League season is complete. With that, I've changed the Leaderboard to sort by Wins (and Losses) rather than Alphabetical. We now have 43 members, 26 of whom have played counting matches.
Since there are payouts for highest run and highest run as a percentage of goal, there is now a column on the Leaderboard to see those numbers, with the current leaders in bold. Mike B has the highest run (28) and Steve F has the highest run as a % of goal (10/35 = 28.57%).
The Roster Contacts page now shows the availability of the players who've responded to that request. If you can't seem to find a match, check that out. Or just come upstairs to Sam's at any time of day and talk to the League members who are often there. If someone isn't available to play that day you can probably schedule a future match.
Tomorrow (Feb 2) is the 1st Sunday of the Month 14.1 Tournament, open to all players, whether or not they're in the League. You are encouraged to play and schedule a match with a League member while there. The upstairs will be full from 10:30 to 3 PM for the tournament, so tables for League matches are limited on 1st Sundays. The tournament registration is $20. Players are grouped by skill level. Cash prizes for top 2 in each group.
See you at Sam's,
Bill
12/26/24
This is it. The end of season tournament for the Fall Straight Pool League is Saturday at 10 AM. All qualifying matches are complete. Here are the final standings as we go into the tournament.
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/fall-2024-leaderboard
I encourage all of you who have played matches this season to show up Saturday before 10 AM. If any players from the top 12 don't arrive by 10 AM, the next players on the list will be offered the open spots.
If you don't play in the tournament, I encourage you to set up a match or two with other League members while you're there, assuming you'll renew your membership. For continuing members, matches recorded from tomorrow, Dec 27th through the end of the month will be recognized in the Winter Leaderboard, which will be set up this weekend.
Hope to see you Saturday before 10 AM. Don't be late!
Bill
12/23/24
Sam's is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The last matches for the season must be completed and recorded by 5 PM Thursday. There were 21 matches played over the past week. As I write this the 9th thru 12th spots in the tournament are occupied by players with 6 wins.
There may not be time for those of you lower on the Leaderboard to get enough wins to make the top 12, but I would encourage you to show up for the tournament on Saturday, Dec 28 before 10 AM, just in case someone drops out at the last minute--which happens! If you don't make it into the tournament, take the time to play a match with other members downstairs as the tournament goes on. Matches after Thursday will count for continuing members in the Winter Session, which officially starts January 1. And arrange matches for the future with the League members intending to renew memberships for next season.
Thanks everyone for keeping this League going. Hope to see you again soon.
12/17/24
The Fall Straight Pool League Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 28, starting at 10 AM. The top 12 players, based on wins (and then losses for ties) will face off in an abbreviated format. Players in the League Tournament go to 1/3 of their season high goal. The 12 players are divided randomly into 3 groups of 4. Everyone plays the three others in their group. The winners of each group and a wild card advance to the finals round. Everyone who plays the first three matches receives at least $20. Winning players and finalists receive more.
We need to know who is available to play in this tournament, since it's in the middle of the holiday season. If you are hoping to qualify PLEASE REPLY TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE AVAILABLE to play in the tournament on Dec. 28.
There's time for anyone in the league to qualify. The tournament is 10 days away, but Sam's is closed December 24 and 25. It looks like 4 wins would be enough to qualify. So play some matches to get in on the cash. Cash is also awarded to players who hit one or more of these goals:
Play at least 10 straight pool matches recorded as League matches
Achieve a winning record, having played 10 or more matches
Play the most players in the League
Have the highest run of the season
Have the highest run as a percentage of your goal
The winter season starts January 1. Membership is again $200 for 3 months. League tournament players may want to pay their membership fees partially from the winnings from this tournament. Buzz will take memberships at the tournament on the 28th. If you're not there, you can leave cash in an envelope for him at Sam's counter with his name and your name. He'll also accept payment via Venmo. Buzz is at 503-481-0536.
Thanks for being part of the 14.1 League.
12/1/24
Tom Walsh won the December 1st Sunday Open Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's today. Luke Kanies and Marshall Amiton tied for 2nd and 3rd place. Steve Harris came in 4th. Thanks to Dan Barouty for running the tournament.
The next 1st Sunday of the Month Tournament will be January 5.
League Players
This is the final month in the fall season. The 14.1 League Tournament is scheduled for December 28. The top 12 players will compete for cash prizes. Cash will also be paid out to players with the highest run, the highest run as a percentage of goal, the most opponents played, at least 10 League matches, and a winning record for over 10 or more matches.
11/6/24
Dan Barouty, our best player and resident cue repair specialist, is offering free back-to-back clinics on Sunday, November 17 on cue maintenance (starting at 11 :30 AM) and position play (starting at noon). The clinics will be held upstairs at Sam's Billiards. The first training session will help players understand how to better care for their cue tips, taking this equipment challenge out of the challenge of playing at the top of their games. The noon clinic will highlight the ways to think ahead to improve runs. This clinic will focus on Straight Pool. These clinics are open to the public. Bring your questions, and your cues.
11/3/24
The 1st Sunday Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's Billiards was split into two groups today. Yours truly won the first group; Vinny Mellott came in second. Sean Smallwood won the second group.
The next 1st Sunday tournament will be December 1st. Same $20 entry fee and 10:30 registration deadline.
Many thanks to Dan Barouty for running a smooth tournament.
10/27/24
Goodby, Jake
We mourn the loss of Jake Morin, former Straight Pool League member and frequent 14.1 tournament player who passed away recently. Jake was a strong competitor and a really nice guy. He will be missed.
Masters Tournament
The October multi-Saturday 14.1 tournament of top players at Sam's had Paul Marquez come out on top, with Dan Barouty in second place, Sean Meece in 3rd and Tom Walsh in 4th.
November 1st Sunday
The open first Sunday of the Month at Sam's Billiards is coming up next Sunday, November 3. Registration is required by 10:30 AM. The tournament will be split into groups with similar skills. The entry fee is $20. Everyone is encouraged to play.
14.1 League
The 1st month of the 3-month session of the 14.1 League is over. I'm hoping to see a lot more matches played over the next two months. Here's the standings:
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/fall-2024-leaderboard
9/28/24
Vinny Mellott won the Summer Season 14.1 Tournament today. Steve Harris came in second; Jeff Benjamin third; and Tom Walsh fourth. Other players in the tournament included Matt Lawrence, Bob McKenna, John Cowell, Rob La Raus, Marshall Amiton, Jonathan Gifford, Buzz Poleson and Bill Bradford.
Vinny won the high run prize for the season with a run of 28, Buzz was right behind him with 27. My 20-ball run today was the highest in the tournament.
Steve Harris and John Cowell each played a high of 11 players throughout the season.
The Fall Season of the 14.1 League has just started. It runs for 3 months through December 31, with the end-of-season tournament scheduled for Dec 28. For the $200 member fee, you get free pool time daily up to 7 pm as long as tables are available. With cash payouts in the tournament and for active players, it amounts to a lot of low-cost pool and good competition on well-maintained 9-foot tables. Contact Buzz Poleson 503-481-0536 to pay by Venmo, or leave an envelope with your contact information and cash or a check for him at the counter as Sam's Billiards.
9/2724
The Fall Season of the 14.1 League at Sam's Billiards begins now! Members can start playing Fall Season matches today. This session runs for 13 weeks, through Dec 31. The tournament for the top 12 players will be held Saturday, Dec 28.
For $200 (which works out to $15.38/week) play pool for free from opening up to 7 PM when tables are available, and they usually are. There are many ways to earn back some of that membership fee for playing matches. In addition to payouts ranging from $20 to over $200 (depending on the number of players in the session) to the end-of-season tournament players, there are $20 payouts for players who achieve the following goals:
Play at least 10 straight pool matches recorded as League matches
Achieve a winning record, having played 10 or more matches
Play the most players in the League
Have the highest run of the season
Have the highest run as a percentage of your goal
These goals were hit 20 times this summer for a cumulative total of $400 return to members.
Although any two members can play recordable matches against each as often as they want, you are encouraged to play everyone willing to play. Even if you're just using membership for practice time, play a straight pool match. The more you play, the better you'll get. If you see someone with a box of 14.1 League balls, introduce yourself and play a match.
Matches are recorded by going to the Straight Pool League PDX website. The Match Scoring Form comes up first. When you submit a match, the results are automatically posted to the Fall Leaderboard. You can also find the Leaderboards for prior seasons, as well as the Roster Contacts on the Straight Pool League PDX website.
You can become a 14.1 Fall League member by getting $200 to Buzz Poleson, by cash, check or Venmo. Cash or check may be left in an envelope for Buzz at the front counter. Use Buzz's phone number 503-481-0536 for a Venmo payment.
9/26/24
We have 12 players for the Saturday Season-end Tournament. The tournament starts at 10 AM. Dan Barouty is offering free tip maintenance (e.g. shaping) for League Players from 9 AM to 10 AM that morning. Dan has his cue repair equipment at Sam's. Everyone must be upstairs at Sam's by 10 AM to be eligible to compete.
The 12 players will be separated randomly into 3 groups of 4. The first three games will be against the 3 other players in your group. The top player from each group plus the player with the second best win/loss record overall will meet in a 4 person finals. All matches are to 1/3 of the players' highest goals for the season. Everyone who competes wins something. Each win brings more cash.
The 12 players competing on Saturday are listed below. See you all Saturday.
Bob M
Steve H
Jeff B
Marshall A
Bill B
Vinny M
Matthew L
Buzz P
John C
Rob L
Jonathan G
Jessica B
9/21/24
14.1 League Members:
Next Saturday is the end-of-season Tournament. If you've won a game or more already this season please respond to this email to let me know whether you are available on Saturday, September 28 at 10 AM. You may be eligible to compete in this tournament with as little as one win. The top 12 players available will play off for cash prizes. Here's a link to the Summer Leaderboard.
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/summer-2024-leaderboard
I know some of the players in the top 12 will not be available. Matches played this week through Thursday will count in the standings for this session. We'd like to know as soon as possible who's going to be there so we can avoid scurrying for extra players at the last minute.
Players will go to 1/3 of their highest goals for the season in the tournament. They will play a minimum of 3 matches. Every win is worth extra cash. The tournament should be over by 3 PM.
Your Summer League membership is still valid through September 30. The Fall League will once again be $200. For players competing in the tournament, you may want to use your winnings to pay for all or part of the Fall League season. Buzz will be taking cash, checks, or Venmo at the tournament, or anytime you are ready to renew.
9/11/2024
14.1 League Members:
We're down to our last 2.5 weeks of the Summer League Season. The end of season tournament is September 28. There's still a good chance for anyone to qualify for this tournament, which will have some nice cash prizes. The top 12 available players will automatically qualify. If any of them are not available, the players with the best records available on the 28th at 10 AM will fill their spots. Everyone who plays in the tournament gets some cash.
Currently, players with only three wins are in the top 12. That's low for this point in the season, but it means you all have a shot at qualifying. The last day for recording matches in the summer session is Sept 26, although your membership is good through Sept 30.
I suggest everyone show up for a match this weekend. There are usually plenty of tables available between 9 AM and 4 PM. If you see someone playing by themselves with 14.1 League balls, offer a match. Join me and others for a chance to play a League match and hone your 14.1 skills.
Check out the current Leaderboard.
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/summer-2024-leaderboard
Hope to see you this weekend if not before.
Bill
8/4/2024
Twelve players competed in the 1st Sunday Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's Billiards today, August 4. Here are the results of the 3 groups:
Group 1
1st - Tom Walsh
2nd - Diamond Mike
Group 2
1st - Marshall Amiton
2nd - Jake Morin
Group 3
1st - Jonathan Gifford
2nd - Jeff Benjamin
Thank you, Danny, for a well-run tournament.
The next 1st Sunday of the Month Tournament will be September 1. If you're available Labor Day weekend, join us.
7/11/2024
14.1 Leaguers
We're simplifying the Match Scoring Form we just implemented for this session. You'll still go to the same place to enter you match results:
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/
But you'll notice we've removed the questions about next goals and adjustments. Just enter winner and loser names and scores, and any high runs that might qualify for end-of-season prizes. Match goals are automatically updated on the Leaderboard based on the data being submitted with the Match Scoring Form.
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/summer-2024-leaderboard
BTW, come play matches. With 35 paid members I would expect to see more than 13 matches through the 12 days. The air conditioning is good at Sam's. Come on down.
For those of you who don't see your name on the Summer Leaderboard, it's not too late to renew your membership.
6/29/2024
Spring 14.1 League Members:
Although the Spring Session tournament is tomorrow (Sunday, June 30), the Summer Session is now active. When you play matches now, you must use the electronic Match Scoring Form:
https://forms.gle/XJ4RPVupve55q65K6
Click on this link to record the results of your matches. There is no longer a physical notebook to record matches.
You can also find the form and the current and prior session Leaderboards on our website:
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/
This online form can be used from any computer or mobile device (phone, tablet, etc). Just be sure to hit the "Submit" button at the bottom when finished! The form will display a "Results Submitted" message. As always, please check the accuracy of your data before you submit. If you realize you've made a mistake after submitting, just let me know.
At the end of next week I'll delete any matches with players not paid for the Summer Session, so renew your membership as soon as possible. Buzz will be available tomorrow at the tournament if you want to pay him directly. The membership is $200.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the Spring tournament tomorrow, although only the top 12 players available will be eligible to play. There will be a number of players currently displayed in the top 12 of the leaderboard who won't be available, so show up just in case there's a spot for you. The tournament starts at 10 AM. Sam's opens at 9 AM on Sundays.
Hope to see you tomorrow,
Bill
6/2/2024
The 1st Sunday of the month Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's Billiards had a small turnout this month, with five players in the main group, and three players in a second group. In the main group the finalists were
1st place - Cristy Barsky
2nd place - Angelo Rodriguez
3rd place - Bob McKenna
In the second group:
1st place - Dan Barouty
2nd place - Paul Marquez
5/6/2024
Yesterday's 1st Sunday of the month Straight Pool Tournament at Sam's Billiards had 15 players split into 3 groups. Each group played a round robin. The results were as follows:
Group 1
1st place - Paul Marquez
2nd place - Dan Barouty
3rd place - Bob Ohashi
Group 2
1st place - Cristy Barsky
2nd place - Jon Miller
3rd place - Diamond Mike Beach
Group 3
1st place - Jonathan Gifford
2nd place - Angelo Rodriguez
3rd place - Bob McKenna
The next 1st Sunday of the month open Straight Pool Tournament will be June 2nd. Registration is required by 10:30 AM. Registration will be closed after the 1st 15 players due to table limitations. The entry fee is $20.
4/8/2024
The 1st Sunday of the month 14.1 Tournament at Sam's had 10 players, split into two groups. The results were as follows:
Group 1
1st place - Buzz Poleson
2nd place - Jon Miller
3rd place - Josh Klein-Valente
Group 2
1st place - Jonathan Gifford
2nd place - Cristy Barsky
3rd place - Shaun Smallwood
The next 1st Sunday open tournament will be May 5. As always, registration is required by 10:30 AM that day. The tournament starts at 11 AM. The entry fee is $20. For more info, text Dan Barouty 917-992-1431.
3/31/2024
The winter season 14.1 League Tournament yesterday had 12 players compete in an abridged format for cash prizes. The results:
1st place - Steve Fields
2nd place - Dan Barouty
3rd place - Diamond Mike
4th place - Bill Bradford
The recent Masters Tournament was won by Dan Barouty. Paul Marquez came in second.
The next Open 14.1 Tournament is next Sunday, April 7. As always, registration is required by 10:30 AM. The entry fee is $20.
The next season of the 14.1 League starts tomorrow. If you haven't already joined or renewed, either Venmo Buzz $200 (503 481 0536) or put cash or a check in an envelope with your name and contact info and leave it for him at the front counter at Sam's.
3/26/2024
14.1 Leaguers:
We're down to the last week of the Winter Season. Counting matches may be recorded through the end of the day Thursday. After that, matches should be recorded on the log sheet for the Spring Season. Your winter membership is good through this Sunday.
The top 12 players available next Saturday at 10 AM will play games (to 1/3 of their highest goal) in three groups of four, and the top player from each group plus a wild card will play off for the top 4 places. The top players can be seen on the Leaderboard:
https://sites.google.com/site/straightpoolleaguepdx/
We're still waiting for confirmation from some of the top 12 about whether they're available. We know Vinny can't make it, so we'll go to at least #13. With a few days to add matches, it's worth trying to make a run at a spot. There's cash for everyone who plays in the tournament, with increasing amounts for each win.
The Spring Session (April 1 thru June 30) dues are $200, which includes more for Sam's, more for the tournament, and more for equipment. You can Venmo Buzz at 503 481 0536 or leave an envelope with cash or check at the front counter. Be sure to write your name and any contact info we don't have.
Hope to see you at Sam's this week.
Bill