rnewkirk
Verified Member
First off - A big thank you to Kyle Ferguson, RailYard Billiards and staff. Kyle, a very friendly first rate owner, promoter and enthusiast. He also helped John and Steve
a lot running the tournament (DigitalPool). All of the staff was very friendly and attentive. All of the food was great. My wife's favorite was the grilled chicken salad.
If you are ever near Louisville, RailYard Billiards is a must to go by. They have 8 9ftrs and 22 7ftrs. All well maintained. Darts, machines and Friday night poker league.
Kyle knows how to make it all work.
All the onepocket.org members, and especially the tournament players, owe Steve Booth and John Crabb a tip of the hat.
Met RedCard (Chuck) and his wonderful wife, Kathy. Thank you, Kathy, for keeping my wife company while I was playing. She really enjoyed talking with you.
Paula had a long week with me sweating one pocket.
Always good to see Col. Bille, CincyKid (Chris Heinrich), Dustin Miller, Chicago Mike Eck, Dave Gross and all the other regulars. Met fellow Texan, Bill Dagg
(beltsanderbill), from Austin. Got to see my friend jokerly (Joe Kerley) who I hadn't seen for several years.
Good timing Mitch on missing this tourney, Rowsey was in dead stroke, You saved some money.
Also missed our 2 Nicks. My friend Jakie (Principe)
and my Canadian relative, Nick B (Beratonos). Also, Warren asked me if Chicago Fats attended. Dan, I know you are very busy. We may have to find you another
nickname, too.
John Daminato, you helped me keep my lucky streak going in the players auction. I have now picked the winners in 5 of our MOTs.
I would like to thank 2 top local players, J.T. and Mike Brown, for helping get me in stroke before the tournament. Pressure does that.
Very nice to meet Sandy and her friend, Liz. Both very good players. Was impressed by Liz' speed control and straight shooting. Every time I saw Sandy shooting, she was making a ball one-handed - jacked up. Yes, Sandy, you got me. But, I get to use the rail.
Finally, I feel very fortunate and blessed to be able to join ThePilot (Jim Tomassoni) as a 2 time MOT winner at age 75. That is the great thing about pool,
and especially one pocket, is that as long as you have your nerves and eyesight you can be competitive for a long time. This tourney had a very tough field.
RECAP
1st match - My friend and one of our stalwart members - Dustin Miller. Won
2nd match - Local straight shooter - Justin Tingle. He got 2nd in bank tourney to Mark Mariani. Won
3rd match - Another local straight shooter - Mike Brown. He destroyed me. On to B side.
4th match - Sacramento's Tony Lopez. Nice guy and good player. Won
5th match - Always tough, Dave Gross. Past winner in Philly. Won
6th match - Forfeit. Must have known who he was going to play.
7th match - Arizona Jay Pettlon. Great player. Had to win 3 in a row. 3-2 Won Oh, by the way, Jay is from St Louis
Semifinal - One of Chicago's finest, John Rawski (JR). Won
Finals - St Louis's Lou Figueroa. Very straight shooter. I got a lot of lucky rolls. WON !!!!
P.S. - Thanks to one of the streams sponsors, Michelle Griffin. Took my wife to Big Bad Breakfast on Barrett. Great breakfast spot. I had to try a
Louisville Hot Brown. Not bad. About like when I tried the Cincinatti chili.
Again, thank you Kyle and RailYard Billiards. Look forward to seeing you again.
Robert "The Nuke" Newkirk
a lot running the tournament (DigitalPool). All of the staff was very friendly and attentive. All of the food was great. My wife's favorite was the grilled chicken salad.
If you are ever near Louisville, RailYard Billiards is a must to go by. They have 8 9ftrs and 22 7ftrs. All well maintained. Darts, machines and Friday night poker league.
Kyle knows how to make it all work.
All the onepocket.org members, and especially the tournament players, owe Steve Booth and John Crabb a tip of the hat.
Met RedCard (Chuck) and his wonderful wife, Kathy. Thank you, Kathy, for keeping my wife company while I was playing. She really enjoyed talking with you.
Paula had a long week with me sweating one pocket.
Always good to see Col. Bille, CincyKid (Chris Heinrich), Dustin Miller, Chicago Mike Eck, Dave Gross and all the other regulars. Met fellow Texan, Bill Dagg
(beltsanderbill), from Austin. Got to see my friend jokerly (Joe Kerley) who I hadn't seen for several years.
Good timing Mitch on missing this tourney, Rowsey was in dead stroke, You saved some money.
Also missed our 2 Nicks. My friend Jakie (Principe)and my Canadian relative, Nick B (Beratonos). Also, Warren asked me if Chicago Fats attended. Dan, I know you are very busy. We may have to find you another
nickname, too.
John Daminato, you helped me keep my lucky streak going in the players auction. I have now picked the winners in 5 of our MOTs.
I would like to thank 2 top local players, J.T. and Mike Brown, for helping get me in stroke before the tournament. Pressure does that.
Very nice to meet Sandy and her friend, Liz. Both very good players. Was impressed by Liz' speed control and straight shooting. Every time I saw Sandy shooting, she was making a ball one-handed - jacked up. Yes, Sandy, you got me. But, I get to use the rail.
Finally, I feel very fortunate and blessed to be able to join ThePilot (Jim Tomassoni) as a 2 time MOT winner at age 75. That is the great thing about pool,
and especially one pocket, is that as long as you have your nerves and eyesight you can be competitive for a long time. This tourney had a very tough field.
RECAP
1st match - My friend and one of our stalwart members - Dustin Miller. Won
2nd match - Local straight shooter - Justin Tingle. He got 2nd in bank tourney to Mark Mariani. Won
3rd match - Another local straight shooter - Mike Brown. He destroyed me. On to B side.
4th match - Sacramento's Tony Lopez. Nice guy and good player. Won
5th match - Always tough, Dave Gross. Past winner in Philly. Won
6th match - Forfeit. Must have known who he was going to play.
7th match - Arizona Jay Pettlon. Great player. Had to win 3 in a row. 3-2 Won Oh, by the way, Jay is from St Louis
Semifinal - One of Chicago's finest, John Rawski (JR). Won
Finals - St Louis's Lou Figueroa. Very straight shooter. I got a lot of lucky rolls. WON !!!!
P.S. - Thanks to one of the streams sponsors, Michelle Griffin. Took my wife to Big Bad Breakfast on Barrett. Great breakfast spot. I had to try a
Louisville Hot Brown. Not bad. About like when I tried the Cincinatti chili.
Again, thank you Kyle and RailYard Billiards. Look forward to seeing you again.
Robert "The Nuke" Newkirk
