Archive for April, 2009

Jasmin Ouschan rules in the 2009 European Pool Championships

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Austria’s Jasmin Ouschan had a near-perfect showing in the 2009 European Pool Championships.
Ouschan took golds in 8-ball and 9-ball, and silver in straight pool. In 8-ball she also won in 2007 and 2008.
Jouni Tahti from Finland rolled away with gold in both wheelchair events.
None of the other defending champions managed to [...]

Reanne Evans claims fifth World Ladies Snooker Championship in a row

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Reanne Evans from England captured the World Ladies Snooker Championship for a record fifth straight time.
In the final she beat compatriot Maria Catalano 5-2 to pocket the £800 winner’s cheque. Catalano got £400 as runner up.
Catalano recorded the highest break in the event, a 94 in the group stages.
It was a [...]

Monica Webb claims second straight win in 2009 San Diego Classic

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Monica Webb (USA) captured the season-opening 2009 WPBA San Diego Classic for her second title in a row.
In the final she edged 2004 world champion Ga Young Kim (South Korea) 7-5. Jeanette Lee (USA) and Gerda Hofstätter (Austria), finished joint third.
Defending champion Allison Fisher (England) lost 9-8 to Hofstätter in the [...]

Ebdon returns to winner’s circle in 2009 China Open

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Peter Ebdon (England) captured the 2009 Bank of Beijing World Snooker China Open.
In a very close final he defeated Scotland’s two-time World Champion John Higgins 10-8.
Tournament surprise Stuart Pettman (England) and Ryan Day (Wales) lost out in the semifinals.
Ebdon received £52,000 for the victory and Higgins got £25,000 for his runner-up [...]