8-Ball

In 8-Ball, “U Rack We Run” (Wes Hotaling) and “No Clue” (Cindy Dominy) tied for first place with 26 points each. “No Clue” won the tiebreaker by defeating Wes’ team 6-4 over the regular season. Third place was claimed in an unlikely fashion; “Quick Sticks” (Dave Wallace) took third by 1 point after defeating “Home Team” (Ed Skawinski) 4-1, with “Blue’s Cues” (John Robinson) losing all 5 matches in the final week. “Blue’s Cues” was lucky in cpaturing the wild card draw.

First round of 8-Ball playoffs:

• “U Rack We Run” vs. “Quick Sticks
• “No Clue” vs. “Blue’s Cues” (date TBD, since “No Clue” is in Las Vegas)

In the first round of 8-Ball playoffs, “U Rack We Run” defeated “Quick Sticks” 3-1.

9-Ball

“Blue’s Cues” scored 505 points to win first place in Sunday night 9-Ball play. “Pool Nutz” (Frank Bogardus) snuck into 2nd place with 493 points. Cindy’s “No Clue” placed 3rd, while a very happy “Quick Sticks” (Dave Wallace) were the wild card draw.

First round of 9-Ball playoffs:

• “Blue’s Cues” vs. “Quick Sticks”
• “Pool Nutz” vs. “No Clue” (date TBD, since “No Clue” is in Las Vegas)

In the first round 9-Ball, “Blue’s Cues” fell to “Quick Sticks” 44-56.

“No Clue” have finished tied for 193rd in 9-Ball. Now they can focus on 8-Ball! They begin their quest for the 8-Ball title on Monday. Good luck, team!

Diamond Eight and the APA of Albany wish “No Clue” good luck as they head to Las Vegas to compete in the 2008 APA National Team Championships in both 8-Ball and 9-Ball!

For the first time in the area league’s 5-year history, one team emerged from the Local Team Championships victorious in both 8-Ball and 9-Ball formats. We congratulate “No Clue” and wish them the best of luck in Las Vegas as they compete for the National titles and $25,000. first place prize in 8-Ball and $15,000. first place prize in 9-Ball!

“No Clue” is Cindy Dominy (captain), Cathy Dominy, Victor Carrk Jr., Derrick Holtzclaw, Christopher Smith, Ann Smith, and Steven Sims.

You can keep track of the Diamond Eight team at the 2008 APA National Team Championships website.

Anne and Chris got the better of Mike and John in the APA Scotch Doubles Tournament held Saturday, August 9 at Diamond Eight. It was a fun day as both current and potential APA members squared off in the modified single elimination scotch doubles format (team members alernate shots, not turns, and every team is guaranteed to play at least 2 matches).

Ten teams came out for the event, which encouraged current members to bring guests who had never participated in the APA. These “new-to-the-APA” players had a great time and we hope to see them all in league play in the near future! More photos and info after the link.

Special thanks to our new league operator, Steve Blaney, for running a great tournament. It was fun! If you are interested in joining the APA or are a current member and know some people who may be interested, please contact the APA of Greater Albany or stop by Diamond Eight for more info!

The Road to Vegas continues! The APA of Greater Albany has announced its Fall Session lineup. If you are interested in joining the Albany pool league, this is your chance! The league plays at Diamond Eight Sunday through Thursday. All players of any skill level are welcome! The session begins the first week of September! Contact the APA of Greater Albany for more info or to sign up your team!

Please note: If you do not have a team, don’t worry! Existing teams will be looking for new players, especially inexperienced players! Don’t be shy! It’s great fun!

Diamond Eight Divisions

Sunday 6 pm, Double Jeopardy (8- and 9-Ball divisions play at the same time)

Monday 7 pm, Scotch Doubles 8 Ball (partners alternate shots, not turns)

Monday 7 pm, Masters division, no handicaps (more details forthcoming)

Wednesday 7 pm, 8 Ball in-house division

Thursday 7 pm, 9 Ball in-house division (not your father’s 9-Ball; anyone can win!)

Join us for the 2008-2009 APA Fall session! Stop by Diamond Eight if you have any questions!

• Adirondack Area Network
• American Poolplayers Association of Greater Albany
• Carbonic Sales and Service
• Clough Harbour and Associates
• Fitzgerald Funeral Home
• Gilbane Building Company
• Lavelle and Finn, Attorneys at Law
• Robert J. McNamara, Financial Consultants
• Ruch Distributors (Budweiser)
• Slosek’s Music and Amusement Company
• Linda Wish and Mike Szozda

The APA of Greater Albany will hold a Member/Guest 8-Ball tournament on Saturday, August 9th at 1pm at Diamond Eight. This is a partners tournament in the Scotch Doubles format. In this format, team members alternate shots, not turns. (For example, Abbey breaks and makes the 7-ball. It is now her partner Bill’s turn. Bill shoots and pockets the 5-ball. Now it is Abbey’s turn again.)

Members are encouraged to bring a non-member or an inactive member to participate. The entry fee is $15 per team, plus $5 greens fee for each player. It is a fun format, as many of the APA members know, and it really levels the playing field.

There will be 100% cash payback for 25% of the field!

This is a great opportunity to either get a friend introduced to the APA or, if you are not yet a member, get introduced to the APA and experience the fun! Ask a friend or co-worker to join you!

For more information, call Steve (the league operator) at 518-708-9567 or Diamond Eight at 518-786-8048.

Tournament starts at 1pm; free practice at Noon!

More news and lots of photos from the day will be posted in a few days. Thanks again for your support!

• Take Exit 9 (Route 146 East).
• Follow Route 146 East for ~2.4 miles.
• Take a left to continue following Route 146 for ~1 mile.
• Turn left at CR-1345/Pruyn Hill Rd and follow for ~1.5 miles.
• Turn left at Johnson Rd.
• Quick right into Fairways parking lot.

Golf Tournament

• Tee time is 8am sharp. Please arrive by 7:15am to check in, have some coffee and breakfast goodies.
• When you arrive, you will need to check in and pick up your polo shirt and lunch ticket.
• Plan to buy your raffle tickets at the course!
• Lunch is provided at the turn.
• Format is modified best-ball scramble. Each team must use three tee shots from each player and mark on scorecard. Ties will be decided by lowest scores on 3 randomly chosen holes.
• Longest drive and closest-to-the-pin prizes will be given for both men and women.
• Winners get trophies and bragging rights for a whole year! (plus maybe a prize or two)

Reception

• Buffet will begin around 1pm. Golfers should start arriving between 1 and 2pm.
• Make a donation or buy some raffle tickets and enjoy free table time.
• Awards and raffle drawings will be held around 4pm.
• Karaoke with Mark the Shark will begin around 6pm. Everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy the music and evening snacks.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Teams registered

Team captains are listed below

1. Dave Tailon
2. Michael Pawlowski
3. Bob McNamara
4. Ginger Miller
5. John Calareso
6. Tim Buddenhagen
7. Gerry Seely/Dave Lindholm
8. Richard Egan
9. Al Skawinski
10. Tim Goman
11. Jenn Hyde
12. Dawn Telfer
13. John Ebersold
14. Richard Burzynski
15. Hector Victoria
16. Bart Galligan
17. Greg Stroyen

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