Team George "The Flamethrower" Breedlove Pro-Am Qualifier
John Wayne's Pub and Eatery - October 11-12, 2008
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The International Pool Tour presents the IPT 2008 Pro Am Tournament, an innovative new concept in pool, where amateurs can qualify to play on a team with a pro! There will be a total of 16 qualifying tournaments held in the Chicagoland area. The top 6 players from each of these qualifying tournments will earn a spot on a team with the assigned pro, and advance to the Pro-Am Tournament held on November 8 & 9 at Palace Billiards in Villa Park, IL. A total of 16 teams will compete in a single-elimination winner take all format. Everyone competes individually and if anyone on your team finishes in first place, you win! The $50,000 prize fund will be divided evenly amongst the winning team, including a $2,000 bonus to the overall winner of the tournament. Click here for more information
About George Breedlove
George Breedlove has grown up with the sport that he still loves today. At nine years of age, George won his first title becoming Indiana Boys Club State Championship. He started playing professionally in 1992 when he accepted an invitation to enter a pro tournament and surprised himself by finishing in 7th place. George’s proudest acheivement to date is winning the All-Star Championship in Lexington Kentucky in 1994. George is excited to be an IPT member and is looking forward to playing on the tour.
John Wayne's Pub and Eatery
Tucked away near a South Side strip mall, this spot serves cold beer, warm hospitality and a little Wild West.
2367 W. Stop 11 Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 882-8124
Qualifier Results
The following are the top six players that qualified to play on George Breedlove's team:
1. Denver Barger
2. John Bretinoiu
3. Jeff Beckley
4. Steve Cobian
5-6. Randy Montgomery
5-6. Jim Knox
Buy-in Spot: Wesley Renguso
"We had 26 true sportsmanship pool players who entered the Team Breedlove eligibility tournament. These players play for the love of the game, and their actions showed proudly throughout the tournament. This event was an amazing time. The last match of the event was between Denver Barger and John Bretinoiu. After the lag, John broke the first rack, he chose stripes and with a break and run the first game was over. John broke again, but nothing fell, Denver stepped up and chose solids. Denver pocketed a few then played a safety. John made a good hit but, Denver ran the rest of his group of balls and won. Denver broke the rack; he chose stripes and ran his group of balls winning again. Denver broke, but the cue ball hopped of the table, giving John ball in hand. John chose stripes and ran his group of balls and won. Now this match stands as 2 each. John broke but no balls fell. Denver chose stripes and ran his group of ball and pocketed the eight ball in the corner. This entire match only took 14 minutes. We had a fantastic time with this great group of pool players."
Tournament Directors,
Mike and Barb Cravens |