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Bob Maidof (4th), Pam Cimarelli (2nd), Matt Krah (3rd), Josh Brothers (1st)
By NYC Grind Contributor, Alison M. Fischer
In the Mezz Tour’s finale event, Pam Cimarelli (known as one of the toughest female competitors in the region) took the upper hand against the guys in this open event. Pam went through the winner’s bracket to the hot seat match after defeating Rob Humski 8-0, Desiree Rivera 8-0, Derek Schwager 8-3, Joey Testa 8-7, and Rob Hart 8-4.
Meeting up with Pam Cimarelli in the hot seat match was Mezz Tour points leader Josh Brothers, who also had a strong run with wins over Mark Stewart 8-4, Chris Riley 8-2, Matt Krah 8-6, and Eddie Abraham 8-3. This set Josh up to take on Pam Cimarelli for the hot seat… and while the two stayed closely-tied throughout the match, Pam pulled away to win 8-5.
Josh Brothers kept on running after his loss to Pam, and went on to defeat Matt Krah in the semifinal match easily at 7-3. Josh then moved on to a rematch in the finals against Pam Cimarelli, playing a true double-elimination title match, where he would have to beat Pam two sets.
In the first set of that final match, both Pam and Josh played hard but Josh Brothers came out the winner at 8-5… and in the second set, Josh won without too much resistance, with the final score ending at 8-2.
This win capped off a great year for Josh Brothers, who has become the 2011 Mezz Tour Champion for both this finale and the entire season. And while she came up short in the final match, Pam Cimarelli still made a huge statement in this event, placing higher than any other female has in the Mezz Open Tour. Congrats to both Josh and Pam for their great performances!
Drexeline owner & 4th place finisher Bob Maidof, Pam Cimarelli (2nd), Matt Krah (3rd), Josh Brothers (1st)The Mezz Tour staff would like to thank all their sponsors for their support of the tour, including Mezz Cues, Billiards Life Clothing, Black Boar Custom Cues, Kamui Tips, Carolina Cues, Hard Luck Sportswear, Run Out Sportswear, Inside Pool, Poolonthenet, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, AZ Billiards, and Rack Starz… along with thanking all the players that came out to play in the event.
Payout:
1st: Josh Brothers – $1,750
2nd: Pam Cimarelli – $1,000
3rd: Matt Krah – $350
4th: Bob Maidhof – $250
5th/6th: Rob Hart, Eddie Abraham – $150
7th/8th: Michael Wong, Joey Testa – $100
9th-12th: Adam Kielar, Shaun Wilkie, Tim Murray, Angelo Inness – $70
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Mike Wong (2nd) & Derek Schwager (1st)
The next stop on The Mezz Pro-Am Tour will be held at Rockaway Billiards in Rockaway, NJ on Sunday, September 25. This event will be the 15th $1,000-added stop of the 2011 season. Check the latest news on the three most recent tour stops at Mainline Billiards, Sandcastle Billiards, and Raxx Pool Room, stories courtesy of AZbilliards.com…
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Schwager Punctuates Mezz Pro Am Victory With Finals Shutout
As if going undefeated wasn’t enough, Derek Schwager finished a September 11th stop on the Mezz Pro-Am Tour by shutting out his finals opponent, Michael Wong, who’d moved into the west bracket at the end of the first round. Wong had just wrapped up his seventh straight on the loss side, and had no idea that he’d already won his last game of pool. The $1,000-added event drew 28 entrants to Mainline Billiards in Frazer, PA.
Meanwhile, Megan Smith, who’s won three Planet Pool Tour stops this year, is one-and-one on the JPNEWT and finished 25th at the WPBA US Open in Tulsa this June, is getting into the act with the …gentlemen. She’s cruising along fine until she runs into Schwager among the winners’ side final four. Lou Petrikios and Brad Shearer square off nearby. Schwager gets into the hot seat match, and allows Smith only a single rack doing it. Patrikios gets by Shearer 7-5, but can only chalk up three racks against Schwager, who then sits in the hot seat, waiting for Wong.
Smith moves to the loss-side and runs right into him; Wong, who’s already knocked down four, including Mike Donato 7-4, and one of the event ‘headliners’- Matt Krah 7-5. Shearer’s on the loss-side, facing Josh Brothers, another ‘headliner,’ who shut Wong out in the opening round. Wong then shuts out Smith, who leaves in a tie for fifth place, having won just a single game of her final 15. Brothers downs Shearer 7-5 and the quarterfinal rematch is on.
Wong exacts his revenge against Brothers with a 7-5 victory, and ends his seven-game, loss-side streak with a 7-3 win over Patrikios in the semifinals. Wong joins an elite club of pool players by beginning and ending a tournament run on the wrong end of a shutout and chalking up a shutout of his own along the way. Schwager took him down in the finals to claim the event title.
Final Results:
1st: Derek Schwager – $670
2nd: Mike Wong – $400
3rd: Lou Patrikios – $200
4th: Josh Brothers – $150
5th/6th: Megan Smith, Brad Shearer – $100
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Hunter Lombardo Knocks Down The Mezz Field at Sandcastle Billiards
When he stepped into Sandcastle Billiards on Sunday, August 28, Eddie Abraham was looking to chalk up his third win on the Mezz Pro Am Tour in 2011, and his sixth since March 2010. While he and the other 29 entrants, on-hand for the $1,000-added event in Edison, NJ, were mindful of area flood waters brought on by Hurricane Irene, Abraham may have overlooked another force of nature which had made its way north from southern waters; namely, Hunter Lombardo.
Lombardo had traveled north from his normal ‘hunting’ grounds in and around Florida to participate in the World Straight Pool Championships, which had been scheduled to commence on Sunday in nearby East Brunswick, NJ. When the start of that event was postponed, due to the storm, Lombardo signed on to do battle on the Mezz Pro Am Tour. While Abraham survived their first meeting – a double hill battle among the winners’ side final eight – he was sent west himself in the battle for the hot seat by Daniel Smith, who’d most recently (July) shared 7th place with Stevie Moore in the Richard Sweet Memorial event in Atlanta. Lombardo went on to win five straight on the one-loss side, including the semifinal rematch against Abraham, took both sets of a true double elimination final versus Smith and chalked up his first win on this northeast tour.
Immediately after Abraham had dispatched Lombardo to the loss-side, he got embroiled in another double hill battle; this one, versus Daniel Dagotdot. He survived this one, too, and then faced Smith, who’d just sent Joe Palone west 7-2. It was Smith who moved into the hot seat, with a 7-4 victory and then waited for ‘Hurricane’ Lombardo to return.
Lombardo, in the meantime, was embarked on a five straight, one-loss side streak that featured an aggregate score of 35-12. He opened that campaign with a 7-4 win over Gregg McAndrews, and followed it with a 7-2 victory over Raul Reyes, which set him up to face Palone, coming over from the winners’ side final four. Dagotdot drew Brett Stottlemyer, who’d defeated perennial northeast powerhouse Dan Cintron 7-1and Zack Christiansen 7-2.
Dagotdot and Stottlemyer got locked up in a double hill battle that eventually sent Dagotdot to the quarterfinals. Lombardo, in the meantime, was picking up speed and joined Dagotdot with a 7-1 victory over Palone. Lombardo then downed Dagotdot 7-3 to earn his rematch against Abraham.
Like the floodwaters that surrounded the facility, Lombardo swept Abraham aside in their re-match7-2, and moved on to the true double elimination finals. He took the opening set versus Smith 7-4, and then allowed him only a single rack in the second set that earned him the event title.
Noel Bensurto, Hunter Lombardo (1st), Daniel Dagotdot (4th), Daniel Smith (2nd), Eddie Abraham (3rd), & Sandcastle Owner Ed “Sandman” LiddawiPayout:
1st: Hunter Lombardo – $800.00
2nd: Daniel Smith – $430.00
3rd: Eddie Abraham – $270.00
4th: Daniel Dagotdot – $150.00
5th/6th: Joe Palone, Brett Stottlemyer – $100.00
7th/8th: Raul Reyes, Zack Christiansen – $50
Mike Wong Wins His First Tour Stop, Dedicating His Win to Ginky
Michael Wong has been kicking around the Northeast pool scene for a few years now, and though he’s been among the top ten finishers on a variety of tours, like the Tri-State, Action Pool, and Mezz Pro-Am, and finished 33rd in last year’s US Open, he had, until Sunday August 21, failed to chalk up a major tour victory. That all changed when he showed up at Raxx Bar & Grill in West Hempstead, NY last weekend, and went undefeated through a field of 30 entrants, on-hand for the $1,000-added Mezz Pro-Am stop.
As it turned out, Wong was able to record the victory without benefit of a final match. His opponent in the finals – Oscar Bonilla, who had won seven on the one-loss side to get back to those finals – forfeited the match, and split the first and second place prize money. In recognition of the many ways that he had been helped by the man, Wong dedicated this first major victory of his to George “Ginky” Sansouci.
From among the winners’ side final four, with three wins behind him, Wong sent Paul Revel west 7-3. He was joined in the battle for the hot seat by Manny Chau, who’d sent Bonilla west 7-3 in the event’s second round, and defeated Holdin Chin 7-1 for the opportunity against Wong. Wong chalked up an impressive, hot seat shutout versus Chau, in what proved to be his last match of the day.
Revel moved over to face Scott Simonetti, who’d gotten by Ariel Rivera 7-1, and Mark Pantovic 7-3. Chin ran into Bonilla, who, with three wins already on the one-loss side, had survived a double hill battle versus Gregg McAndrews, and then defeated Scott Murphy 7-3 for the right to face Chin. Bonilla would win his last four matches by the same 7-3 score.
Simonetti downed Revel 7-2, while Bonilla eliminated Chin 7-3. In the quarterfinals that followed, Bonilla ended Simonetti’s day with his third straight 7-3 win, and then, in his semifinal re-match versus Chau, defeated him 7-3, as well.
At this point, with the necessity of defeating Wong twice in a true double elimination final format, that could easily have chased the dawn, Bonilla conceded. An offer to split the first and second place prize money was agreed upon, with Wong as the winner of record. Wong had his first major event victory.
Mike Wong (1st), Raxx Owner Holden Chin, Oscar Bonilla (2nd)Mezz Tour staff would like to thank all of the tour sponsors, including Mezz Cues, Billiards Life Clothing, Black Boar Custom Cues, Kamui Tips, Carolina Cues, Hard Luck Sportswear, Run Out Sportswear, Inside Pool, Poolonthenet.com, Allen Hopkins’ Super Billiards Expo, AZ Billiards, and Rack Starz for all their support. I would also like to also thank all the players that came out to play.
Payouts:
1st: Michael Wong – $770
2nd: Oscar Bonilla – $660
3rd: Manny Chau – $235
4th: Scott Simonetti – $150
5th/6th: Paul Raval, Holden Chin – $100
7th/8th: Marc Pantovic, Scott Murphy – $50
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Shaun Wilkie (1st), Drexeline owner Bob Maidhof, Matt Krah (2nd)
The Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Drexeline Billiards on Sunday, July 31, 2011. A strong field of 45 players came out to play players, including Jose Parica, Shaun Wilkie, Matt Krah, Josh Brothers, Eddie Abraham, Al Waldo, Joe Hong, Brett Stottlemyer, and Max Much to name a few.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Shaun Wilkie with wins over Adbellatif Chamseddine 7-2, Brett Stottlemyer 7-5, Dave Grau 7-1 and Bill McCoy 7-2. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Matt Krah with wins over Shawn Toni 7-4, Ralph Lake 7-1, Josh Brothers 7-3 and Jose Parica7-4.
Playing for the hot seat, Matt Krah took on Shaun Wilkie. This was a good match, but when it was all said and done, it was Krah who took the set at 7-4 to lock his spot in the finals, sending Wilkie to the one-loss side.
Waiting for Shaun Wilkie on the one-loss side was “The Leader of the Filipino Invasion” Jose Parica. This would turn out to be a one-sided match, where Wilkie took control from the start and never looked back, winning easily at 6-0 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Shaun Wilkie Vs Matt Krah, Wilkie has to beat Krah twice in order to win the event. First set was all Wilkie with a 7-3 win in the second set it once again it was Shaun Wilkie taking control of the match from the start winning the set 6-1 and the event.
I would like to thank all the sponsors Mezz Cues, Billiards Life Clothing, Black Boar Custom Cues, Kamui Tips, Carolina Cues, Hard Luck Sportswear, Run out Sportswear, Inside Pool, Poolonthenet.com, Allen Hopkins Super Expo, AZ Billiards and Rack Starz for all their support. I like to also thank all the players that came out to play.
Final Results:
1st: Shaun Wilkie $900
2nd: Matt Krah $530
3rd: Jose Parica $300
4th: Josh Brothers $250
5th/6th: Dave Grau/Bill McCoy $150
7th/8th: Lou Patrikios/Joe Hong $100
9th-12th: Mike Veasey/Tim Murry/Brett Stottlemyer/Al Waldo $50
Winner Matt Krah & Runner-up Brett Stottlemyer
The Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Main Line Billiards in Frazer, PA on Sunday, July 24. A strong field of 28 players came out to play, which included players like Joey Testa, Eddie Abraham, Matt Krah, Dave Grau, Sean “Alaska” Morgan, Brett Stottlemyer, and Josh Brothers.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Matt Krah, with wins over Lou P. 7-5, Rob Vannatta 7-4, Sean Morgan 7-5, and Josh Brothers 7-3. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Joey Testa, with wins over Max Much 7-1, Wali Muhammad 7-3, and Jose Burgos 7-1.
Playing for the hot seat, Joey Testa faced off against Matt Krah. This was a great match that would go double-hill, but when it was all said and done, it was Matt Krah who came away with the win at 7-6, sending Testa to the one-loss side.
Having made it through the one-loss side, Brett Stottlemyer was waiting for Joey Testa on the left side of the bracket. This would turn out to be a one-sided match where Brett Stottemyer would win easily 7-2.
In the finals, Brett Stottlemyer battled against Matt Krah, but Stottlemyer would have to beat Krah twice in order to win the event. The first set was a great set that went hill-hill, but this day belonged to Matt Krah, who came away with the win 7-6 and the Mezz Pro-Am Tour Stop #9.
The Mezz Pro/Am Tour staff would like to thank all the tour sponsors, including Mezz Cues, Billiards Life Clothing, Black Boar Custom Cues, Kamui Tips, Carolina Cues, Hard Luck Sportswear, Run Out Sportswear, Inside Pool, Poolonthenet.com, Allen Hopkins’ Super Billiards Expo, AZ Billiards, and Rack Starz for all their support, along with all the players that came out to play.
The next Mezz Pro/Am Tour stop will be held on Sunday, July 31 at Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA. Check out more tour information and schedules at www.MezzTour.com.
Payout:
1s: Matt Krah – $810
2nd: Brett Stottlemyer – $400
3rd: Joey Testa – $250
4th: Jose Burgos – $200
5th/6th: Josh Brothers/Dave Grau – $150
The Mezz Women Tour made its way to Amsterdam Billiards in New York City on Saturday July 23rd. A small but strong field came out to play. A few of the Rack Starz girls came out to play, players like Gail Glazebrook, Supadra Geronimo, Caroline Pao, Yomaylin Feliz and Emily Duddy.
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Leading the top half of the bracket was Gail Glazebrook with wins over Caroline Pao 7-4, Jennifer Epstein 7-3, and Allie Shaffer 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Supadra Geronimo with wins over Debra Prictchett 7-3, and Emily Duddy 7-1.
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Playing for the hot seat was Gail Glazebrook VS Supadra Geronimo this was a good match but it was Gail Glazebrook taking control of the match late on her way to 7-5 win and sending Supadra Geronimo to the one lost side. Waiting for Supadra Geronimo was Yomaylin Feliz this was a great match that went hill hill and when it was all said and done it was Supadra Geronimo coming away with the win 6-5.
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In the finals it was a rematch between Supadra Geronimo Vs Gail Glazebrook, Supadra has to beat Gail twice in order to win the event. The first set went hill hill it was Supadra Geronimo winning 7-6 in the second set it was all Supadra Geronimo from the start winning 6-4 and winning the Mezz women tour stop.
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I would Like to thank all the sponsors Mezz Cues, Billiards Life Clothing, Black Boar Custom Cues, Carolina Cues, Hard Luck Sportswear, Run out Sportswear, Inside Pool Poolonthenet, Allen Hopkins Super Expo , AZ Billiards and Rack Starz for all their support. I like to also thank all the players that came out to play.
Complete Payouts:
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1st Supadra Geronimo $400
2nd Gail Glazebrook $200
3rd Yomaylin Feliz $100