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EBOS - EVENT ONE THE EUROPEAN CLASSIC, KINGS LYNN
Providing the sternest test and greatest opportunity for all ambitious billiard players, the new European billiards circuit (EBOS) began with the "European Classic" staged at the Maltings Cue Club, Kings Lynn, over the week-end of 26th-27th August. With most of the country's best billiard players taking part, it was hardly surprising that there would be some good performances. However, it was Chris Shutt who proved to be the star of the show, winning the event and making breaks of 527 and 448 in the process. His 527 helped him to a 90 minute total of 1,177 which is the highest recorded for a match of this duration in England since the rules were last substantially revised in 1983. His opponent in this match was Teesside's Darren Cook, the current English Under-16 Champion, who at 14 year-old was the youngest competitor in the event. Having qualified through a tough group to reach the knock-out stages, he was not disheartened by Shutt's massive break, and showed his potential by immediately following this with a 51 of his own.
Shutt waited until the final before unleashing his 448 break, his opponent on this occasion being Roxton Chapman. This helped him to a comfortable 895-263 win, Shutt finishing with a match average of 63.9. These two players had always looked to be the ones to beat, having between them contributed nine breaks over the double-century during the tournament.
There was a special prize of £1,000 on offer for any player making a thousand break, and there is some anticipation that this target may well be reached during the course of the series. Also, as something of a novelty, a prize of £250 was available for the first player to make a 10-shot. Although neither prize was claimed on this occasion, Jimmy Chambers came closest to the 10-shot, getting the pot-white, cannon and in-off, only to see the red rattle the jaws and stay out!
Chris Shutt collected £400 for his win and Chapman £200 as runner-up, with proportional prizes down to the quarter-finals. The next event will be at the Cambridge Snooker Centre on 28th-29th October when Dave Causier is expected to join the circuit. Current World Champion, Geet Sethi, has also expressed an interest in travelling over from India to take part in at least some of these events. Limited places will be available to wildcard entries any anyone wanting to take part should contact Phil Mumford on 01223-249661, or email snookcamb@hotmail.com
Group Results: (All Games 60 min):
Group A. Chris Shutt (115,60,60,50) 575 Michael Kreuziger 103; Chris Shutt ( 209 ) 807 Ian Cotter 157; Chris Shutt ( 243, 214 , 89, 65) 740 Norman Whaley 77; Ian Cotter 314 Michael Kreuziger 151; Ian Cotter 271 Norman Whaley 206; Norman Whaley 270 Michael Kreuziger 157.
Qualifiers: Chris Shutt, Ian Cotter.
Group B. Roxton Chapman ( 238 , 166) 553 Ron Agnew 99; Roxton Chapman (83, 68) 318 John Carman 198; Roxton Chapman (110) 299 Mark Tims 181; John Carman (60) 315 Ron Agnew 145; John Carman 251 Mark Tims 189; Ron Agnew 246 Mark Tims 126.
Qualifiers: Roxton Chapman, John Carman.
Group C. Paul Bennett (69, 134, 71unf) 431 Mick White 155; Paul Bennett (95, 81, 79) 510 Michael Wright 124; Paul Bennett (122,79) 592 Glen Ladds 126; Michael Wright 282 Mick White 176; Michael Wright 221 Glen Ladds 201; Glen Ladds 218 Mick White 165.
Qualifiers: Paul Bennett, Michael Wright.
Group D. Jimmy Chambers (65, 58) 398 Phillip Welham 121; Jimmy Chambers 223 Chris Taylor 197; Phillip Welham (99,89,65,58) 489 Chris Taylor 167; Steve Lock scratched.
Qualifiers: Jimmy Chambers, Phillip Welham.
Group E. Paul Dunning 186 Matthew Sutton 181; Paul Dunning (55, 51) 283 Andrew Grice 91; Matthew Sutton (89) 319 Andrew Grice 31.
Qualifiers: Paul Dunning, Matthew Sutton.
Group F. John Hartley (63, 61) 313 Phil Mumford (68) 297; John Hartley 286 Gary Norman 185; John Hartley (61) 356 Darren Cook 149; Phil Mumford (115) 437 Gary Norman 101; Phil Mumford (64) 308 Darren Cook (54) 237. Darren Cook 242 Gary Norman 220.
Qualifiers: John Hartley, Phil Mumford, Darren Cook
Group G. Billy Bousfield (52) 289 Rob Hall 174; Billy Bousfield (144,100) 393 Brian Moffatt 139; Billy Bousfield (98,56) 258 Davey Pogue 195; Rob Hall (68,68,63) 508 Brian Moffatt 141; Rob Hall 209 Davey Pogue 186; Davey Pogue (53) 306 Brian Moffatt 180.
Qualifiers: Billy Bousfield, Rob Hall, Davey Pogue .
Knock-Out Stages (All games 90 min)
Last 16. Davey Pogue (57) 322 John Carman (62) 316; Roxton Chapman (103, 81) 445 John Hartley 326; Billy Bousfield (65) 285 Matthew Sutton (62unf) 261; Paul Bennett (154, 94, 65) 517 Jimmy Chambers 262; Chris Shutt ( 527 , 127, 103, 99, 94, 91) 1177 Darren Cook (51) 200; Paul Dunning (72) 331 Ian Cotter 322; Rob Hall (86) 429 Michael Wright 361; Phil Welham (59, 73unf) 410 Phil Mumford (93, 55) 375.
Quarter Finals. Roxton Chapman ( 200 , 132, 85) 613 Davey Pogue 176; Paul Bennett (126, 119, 82, 55, 52, 52) 622 Billy Bousfield (55) 218; Chris Shutt ( 259 , 185, 162, 59, 53) 895 Paul Dunning (52) 281; Phil Welham (112, 93, 74, 71) 758 Rob Hall (63, 62) 331.
Semi Finals. Roxton Chapman ( 249 , 112, 66) 511 Paul Bennett (155, 63, 62, 58) 451; Chris Shutt (162, 160, 89, 57, 53, 51) 668 Phil Welham (133, 73, 67) 472.
Final. Chris Shutt ( 448 , 82, 79, 68, 61) 895 (63.9) Roxton Chapman (72, 52) 263 (18.8).
REFEREES
Clive Scott (Tournament Director)
John Richmond
Dave Smith
Peter Cooper
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EBOS - EVENT TWO THE EAST OF ENGLAND OPEN, CAMBRIDGE
The second tournament of the English-Billiards Open Series (EBOS) took place at the Cambridge Snooker Centre over the week-end of 28th-29th October. The already impressive entry list for new circuit received a boost with the arrival of Geet Sethi, who travelled from India to show his support for the initiative. He will be taking part in all the remaining tournaments. Playing in an exhibition at Newmarket two days before the event, Sethi warmed up with a break of 541, but was destined for less success in his first competitive test since winning the World Professional Championship in June.
To emphasise the international attraction of this competition, the line-up also included a number of players from Thailand , including Rom Surin, the 1999 IBSF Champion, who were in England receiving some coaching from Mike Russell prior to their appearance in the Asian Games.
Chris Shutt turned in the most impressive performance of the opening day, making breaks of 330 and 331 in a one-hour total of 881 against another member of the international contingent, Vinnie Calabrese from Australia . Despite this setback, Calabrese still managed to qualify from the group, but declined to take up his place in the knock-out stages, preferring to travel to Aberdeen to support his fellow-countryman Neil Robertson who was playing in the final of the World Snooker Grand Prix.
With all the favourites progressing to the second day, the surprises began in the first of the knock-out rounds, starting with the elimination of Geet Sethi by Rom Surin. At the same stage, Roxton Chapman was eliminated by another Thai player, Thawat. Surin continued his outstanding form by defeating Chris Shutt in the semi-finals, while Billy Bousfield put in an excellent performance to overcome Thawat in the same round. The final pairing would have been difficult to forecast prior to the start, but they produced a fine display to round off proceedings. Surin proved the victor, a break of 246 being decisive in his 562-197 win, and a match average of 46.8 standing testament to the quality of his play.
Group Results : (All Games 60 min):
Group 1. . Chris Shutt 600 (94, 54, 86, 90, 85, 77) Mick White 140; Vinnie Calabrese 349 Mick White 167; Bem French 280 Mick White 143; Vinnie Calabrese 276 (81) Bem French 247 (56); Chris Shutt 881 (330, 313) Vinnie Calabrese 74; Chris Shutt 517 (129, 138) Mick White 112; Qualifiers: Chris Shutt, Bem French .
Group 2. Roxton Chapman 270 (74) Ron Agnew 151; Nathan Mann 229 Ron Agnew 225; Ron Agnew 279 Ryan Clark (205); Roxton Chapman 446 (51, 195) Ryan Clark 50; Nathan Mann 356 (60) Ryan Clark 116; Roxton Chapman (105, 72, 58, 87unf) Nathan Mann 137. Qualifiers: Roxton Chapman, Nathan Mann .
Group 3. Paul Bennett 323 (172) Rom Surin 197; Paul Bennett 208 (60) Matthew Sutton 162; Paul Bennett 538 (90, 134, 50, 70) Steve Russell 103; Rom Surin 216 (100) Matthew Sutton 172; Rom Surin 379 (54, 76, 153, 64) Steve Russell 95; Matthew Sutton 329 (75, 73, 63) Steve Russell 100. Qualifiers: Paul Bennett, Rom Surin.
Group 4. Gary Norman 315 (57) Stevie Kerr; John Carman 296 (67, 54) Gary Norman 241; Geet Sethi 314 Gary Norman 251; John Carman 308 Stevie Kerr 271; Geet Sethi 517 Stevie Kerr 157; Geet Sethi 444 John Carman 133. Qualifiers: Geet Sethi, John Carman.
Group 5. Phillip Welham 493 (73, 59, 63, 50, 113) Michael Wright 172; Glenn Ladds 228 Phillip Welham 195; Phillip Welham 469 (135, 61) Keith Lloyd 221; Michael Wright 268 (51) Glenn Ladds 144; Michael Wright 267 Keith Lloyd 157; Glenn Ladds 198 Keith Lloyd 152. Qualifiers: Phillip Welham, Glenn Ladds.
Group 6. Phil Mumford 312 Jerry Conba 177; Billy Bousfield 319 Jerry Conba 194 (57); Brian Moffatt 254 Jerry Conba 253; Billy Bousfield 343 Phil Mumford 167 (50); Phil Mumford 400 (92) Brian Moffatt 169; Billy Bousfield 272 (88) Brian Moffatt 239. Qualifiers: Billy Bousfield, Phil Mumford .
Group 7. Thawat 451 Paul Dunning 89; Martin Gawthrop 281 Paul Dunning 223; Jimmy Chambers 253 Paul Dunning 238 (60); Thawat 219 Martin Gawthrop 218; Jimmy Chambers 224 Thawat 140; Thawat 451 (104, 53, 52, 78) Paul Dunning 89; Martin Gawthrop 308 Jimmy Chambers 146. Qualifiers: Martin Gawthrop, Thawat .
Group 8 John Hartley 293 Rob Hall 207 (71); Rob Hall 289 (82) Udon 244; Rob Hall 516 (124, 65, 88) Steve Lock 95; Udon 274 (66, 79) John Hartley 144; John Hartley 251 Steve Lock 177; Udon 311 (84) Steve Lock 121. Qualifiers: Rob Hall, Udon .
Knock-Out Stages (All games 90 min)
Last 16. Billy Bousfield 760 (132, 71, 62, 69, 75, 204) John Carman 172; Phillip Welham 491 (68, 66) Nathan Mann 340; Thawat 402 Roxton Chapman 299; Rob Hall 378 Udon 308; Paul Bennett 705 (111, 134) Glenn Ladds 96; Chris Shutt 543 (187, 52) Phil Mumford 482 (68, 115, 172); Rom Surin 466 (143, 57, 115) Geet Sethi 299 (59, 79, 72); Martin Gawthrop 456 (61, 59) Bem French 298.
Quarter Finals. Billy Bousfield 481 (129, 56) Phillip Welham 296 (93, 57); Thawat 339 (73, 78) Rob Hall 288; Chris Shutt 560 (54, 311, 53) Paul Bennett 431 (55, 216); Rom Surin 596 (106, 55, 256) Martin Gawthrop 185.
Semi Finals. Billy Bousfiled 481 (129, 56) Thawat 261 (74); Rom Surin 664 (51, 285, 126, 75, 72).
Final. Rom Surin 562 (122, 246) (46.8) Billy Bousfield 197 (59) (16.4)
REFEREES
Clive Scott (Tournament Director)
Dave Smith
Peter Cooper
Ron Agnew
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EBOS - EVENT THREE THE CHARITY CHALLENGE, NEWMARKET SNOOKER & BOWL
"Fantastic" was the most commonly used adjective by spectators and competitors alike to describe the proceedings at the third in the series of EBOS billiards tournaments. This was held at the Newmarket Snooker Centre over the weekend of 27th-28th January and, as usual, attracted an array of international talent. The field was headed by World Champion, Geet Sethi ( India ), and English professionals Chris Shutt, Roxton Chapman and Paul Bennett. With some of England 's best amateurs also taking part, it wasn't long before the breaks began to flow. The qualifying groups saw 22 centuries and a further six double centuries, the best being 290 by Chris Shutt. The amateurs also contributed to the entertainment, the best breaks coming from Matthew Sutton (182) and Billy Bousfield (180).
However, as the event moved into the last 16 on the Saturday evening, it was clear that these performances only represented a warm-up! In the first of the knock-out rounds Chris Shutt set a new world record aggregate score for a 90 minute match with an incredible total of 1,382 which included breaks of 446, 305, 189 and 155.
Moving on to the finals day, which saw play commence with the quarter-finals onwards; spectators were spoiled for choice, hardly knowing which table to watch. At the same time that Chris Shutt was completing a mammoth break of 676 to win his match, on adjacent tables, Roxton Chapman and Geet Sethi were winning their games with unfinished runs of 304 and 549 respectively!
The semi-finals saw Chris Shutt make the highest break of the competition with 717 unfinished, incidentally recording his third consecutive 1,000+ aggregate in a 1,226-92 win over Roxton Chapman. Geet Sethi moved into the final with a less spectacular win over Matthew Sutton, although breaks of 190 by Sethi and 129 by Sutton might have normally been considered excellent accomplishments in a 90 minute match.
Reserving one of his best performances for the final, Sethi produced a superb break of 468 which helped him to an advantage of almost 200 points. Shutt, however, showed great resolve under pressure to play out time with an unfinished break of 459, winning the match 865-585. It was breathtaking billiards, and for two players each to make a 400+ break in a 90 minute match must surely be another record. Were certificates still being awarded for record performances, Chris Shutt would certainly have come away from this event with a fine collection. As it was, he took the winner's cheque of £400, with Sethi collecting £200 as runner-up. There will be an additional distribution of prize money at the end of the series which is calculated against overall ranking positions. The tournament was run in conjunction with the Children's Society, a charity who raised over £800 during the weekend. Referees in attendance were: Clive Scott (Tournament Director), Dave Smith, Peter Cooper, Andrew Grice and Paul Dunning.
Group Results : (All Games 60 min):
Group 1. Chris Shutt 626 (97, 75, 115, 64) Gary Norman 117; Chris Shutt 619 (157, 163) Mick White 163; Chris Shutt 774 (223, 142, 290) Chris Taylor 146; Gary Norman 318 (67) Mick White 228; Chris Taylor 332 (54, 50) Gary Norman 128; Mick White 207 Chris Taylor 205. Qualifiers: Chris Shutt, Chris Taylor.
Group 2. Billy Bousfiled 468 (90, 82, 90) Ron Agnew 136; Billy Bousfield 453 (61, 180) Brian Moffatt 101; Billy Bousfield 347 (89) Ryan Clarke 145; Brian Moffatt 237 Ron Agnew 225; Ryan Clarke 281 Ron Agnew 260; Brian Moffatt 253 Ryan Clarke 211. Qualifiers: Billy Bousfield, Brian Moffatt .
Group 3. Matthew Sutton 202 (58) Roxton Chapman 153 (61); Roxton Chapman 621 (94, 223, 208) Andrew Grice 20; Roxton Chapman 413 (141, 57, 57, 80) Keith Lloyd 104; Matthew Sutton 371 (104, 84) Andrew Grice 68); Matthew Sutton 302 (182, 101) Keith Lloyd 80; Keith Lloyd 206 Andrew Grice 110. Qualifiers: Matthew Sutton, Roxton Chapman.
Group 4 . Paul Bennett 300 (64, 73, 82) Geet Sethi 244 (149); Glenn Ladds 164 Steve Lock 147; Paul Bennett 319 (63) John Auchterlonie 141; Geet Sethi 526 (88, 89) Steve Lock 69; John Auchterlonie 261 (51) Glenn Ladds 104; Geet Sethi 385 (108, 54, 101) John Auchterlonie 157; Paul Bennett 569 (90, 69, 176, 125) Glenn Ladds 79; John Auchterlonie 271 Steve Lock 104; Geet Sethi 589 (108, 114, 140) Glenn Ladds 77; Paul Bennett 630 (223, 209, 54unf) Steve Lock 47. Qualifiers: Paul Bennett, Geet Sethi.
Group 5 . Group 5 . Dave Nichols 466 (64, 110) Phillip Welham 231; Bem French 301 John Carman 241; Phillip Welham 325 (109) Bem French 158; Dave Nichols 479 (63, 72) John Carman 186; Phillip Welham 501 (76, 81) John Carman 152; Dave Nichols 396 (93, 52, 91) Bem French 227 (74, 54). Qualifiers:Dave Nichols, Phillip Welham.
Group 6 . Rob Hall 251 (54) Nathan Mann 216; Stevie Kerr 399 Michael Wright 270; Rob Hall 428 (119, 78) Stevie Kerr 128; Nathan Mann 276 (51) Michael Wright 243; Rob Hall 380 Michael Wright 119; Stevie Kerr 262 (79) Nathan Mann 189. Qualifiers: Rob Hall, Stevie Kerr.
Group 7 . Andy Phillips 277 John Hartley 191; Paul Dunning 218 (62) Andrew Phillips 213; John Hartley 456 (52, 51, 72) Bruce Welham 154; Paul Dunning 347 (55) Bruce Welham 133; John Hartley 443 (103, 87) Paul Dunning 200; Andrew Phillips 301 Bruce Welham 111. Qualifiers: John Hartley, Andrew Phillips.
Group 8 . Jimmy Chambers 389 (66, 75, 51) Nick Charalambous 117; Phil Mumford 403 (78, 87) Eammon Taylor 155; Jimmy Chambers 346 (120, 61) Eammon Taylor 113; Phil Mumford 331 (74) Nick Charalambous 206; Phil Mumford 307 (92, 56) Jimmy Chambers 212 (77unf); Eammon Taylor 225 Nick Charalambous 152. Qualifiers: Phil Mumford, Jimmy Chambers.
Knock-Out Stages (All games 90 min)
Last 16. Rob Hall 497 (57) Dave Nichols 376 (54); Roxton Chapman 666 (72, 159, 286) Andrew Phillips 199; Chris Taylor 380 (52, 62) Billy Bousfield 364 (96); Chris Shutt 1,382* (305, 189, 446, 155) Jimmy Chambers 120; Geet Sethi 822 (146, 113, 72, 84unf) Brian Moffatt 177; Paul Bennett 912 (93, 111, 92, 270) Stevie Kerr 321; Matthew Sutton 412 (114, 78) Phil Mumford 247 (106); Phillip Welham 664 (141, 67, 84) John Hartley 302 (91).
* EBOS Record & Unofficial World Record for total scored over 90 minutes by any one player.
Quarter Finals . Roxton Chapman 760 (171, 157, 304unf) Rob Hall 184 (51); Chris Shutt 1,145 (65, 185, 95, 676); Chris Taylor 167; Geet Sethi 942 (121, 113, 72, 549unf) Paul Bennett 163; Matthew Sutton 339 (62) Phillip Welham 279 (113).
Semi Finals . Chris Shutt 1,266 (147, 111, 151, 717unf) Roxton Chapman 92; Geet Sethi 522 (190, 80, 97, 83) Matthew Sutton 358 (129).
Final. Chris Shutt 865 Av 96.1 (174, 98, 459unf) Geet Sethi 585 Av 58.5 (468).
REFEREES
Clive Scott (Tournament Director)
Dave Smith
Peter Cooper
Andrew Grice
Paul Dunning
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EBOS -EVENT FOUR - THE IRISH OPEN THE IVY ROOMS, CARLOW.
Saturday 24th-25th March. The Ivy Rooms , Carlow , Ireland
The fourth of the EBOS billiard tournaments resulted in a win for Geet Sethi, although problems with Irish immigration at Dublin airport almost caused him to miss the event. Arriving without a visa, he was told that his choices were to fly back to Heathrow, or go to prison! Thankfully, he managed to convince the officials that he was not a risk to national security and joined the rest of the 48 man field at The Ivy Rooms, Carlow, for the start of play on Saturday 24th March.
Probably the best match of the tournament was the quarter-final encounter between the Teesside duo of Paul Bennett and Chris Shutt. Bennett had established a lead of almost 400 after 25 minutes of the 90 minute game, before a break of 227 from Shutt brought him back into contention. A second double century (222) then gave him a 91 point lead, before a fighting reply of 205 from Bennett swung the match once more. With little time remaining Shutt came to the table 79 points adrift, but even with his speed of scoring he could only race to 58 before the bell went, leaving Bennett the winner of a memorable game by 21 points.
However, the excitement of this match was missed by the majority of the audience who were being mesmerised by a magnificent compilation of 631 unfinished by Sethi, playing his quarter-final tie against Phil Mumford on an adjacent table. This break, made almost exclusively by "postman's knock," was easily the highest of the competition.
In the semi-finals, Bennett produced another double-century break to comfortably overcome Roxton Chapman 627-303. An unfinished break of 143 by Chapman giving some respectability to the scoreline. Sethi also made a double century to defeat the newly crowned English Amateur Champion, Matthew Sutton, who had performed well to reach this stage of the competition.
In the final, Sethi established command of the game with breaks of 112 and 332, which ultimately proved to be the difference between the players. Bennett could not reproduce his earlier form, and adding a top break of only 94, allowed Sethi to complete a 408 point win.
These displays of top class billiards continue to receive an enthusiastic reception wherever they are staged and the latest event was no exception. At the conclusion of proceedings it was announced that the European Billiards & Snooker Association will hold a "European Billiards Open" alongside their Snooker Championships which are scheduled to take place at Carlow in June. This will be the first time the EBSA have endorsed such an event.
Saturday 24th March 2007
Group Stages. (Games 45 min.) Results.
Group A: Chris Shutt 450 ( 302 ) Chris Taylor 124; Chris Shutt 646 (294, 230) Ron Agnew 80; Chris Shutt 547 (226, 113, 98, 50) Timothy Murphy 81; Chris Shutt 508 (152, 232, 79) Norman Whaley 79; Chris Shutt w/o Martin Tully scr., Chris Taylor 193 Ron Agnew 120; Chris Taylor 177 Martin Tully 131; Chris Taylor 175 Norman Whaley 125; Timothy Murphy (84) 248 Chris Taylor 121; Timothy Murphy 231 Ron Agnew 129; Timothy Murphy 210 (60 unf) Norman Whaley 104; Norman Whaley 223 (67, 62) Ron Agnew 68; Norman Whaley 140 Martin Tully 88; Martin Tully 180 Timothy Murphy 161; Ron Agnew w/o Martin Tully scr.
Group B: Roxton Chapman 359 Brian Moffatt 107; Roxton Chapman 362 (288) Andrew Grice 52; Roxton Chapman 265 Ronan McWilliams 119; Roxton Chapman 341 (107) Dara Martin 31; Dara Martin 166 Brian Moffatt 98; Dara Martin 109 Andrew Grice 66; Dara Martin 180 Ronan McWilliams 115; Ronan McWilliams 244 Brian Moffatt 165; Ronan McWilliams 165 (58) Andrew Grice 119; Brian Moffatt 129 Andrew Grice 78. John O'Mahoney (withdrew).
Group C: Billy Bousfield 205 (105) John Auchterlonie 125; Billy Bousfield 207 (74) Rodney Goggins 111; Billy Bousfield 241 (63, 88) John McIntyre 142; Larry Drennan 200 Billy Bousfield 89; Larry Drennan 242 (110) John Auchterlonie 68; Rodney Goggins 162 (76unf) John Auchterlonie 141; Rodney Goggins 151 Larry Drennan 117; John McIntyre 226 (63) Rodney Goggins 92; John McIntyre 186 Larry Drennan 96; John Auchterlonie 190 John McIntyre 92. Glenn Ladds (withdrew).
Group D: Richie Comiskey 233 (54) Paul Bennett 193; Richie Comiskey 266 Gary Norman 125; Richie Comiskey 259 (72) Victor O'Gorman 142; Richie Comiskey 121 Aidan Murray 109; Richie Comiskey 237 John Carman 146; Paul Bennett 512 (150, 103, 80, 78) John Carman 35; Paul Bennett 374 (105, 97, 68, 51) Gary Norman 98; Paul Bennett 325 (86, 56, 55) Victor O'Gorman 169; Aidan Murray 168 Paul Bennett 87; Aidan Murray 176 Gary Norman 118; Aidan Murray 157 Victor O'Gorman 122; John Carman 194 (64) Aidan Murray 153 (58unf); John Carman w/o Victor O'Gorman scr., Gary Norman 212 John Carman 142; Victor O'Gorman 271 (53) Gary Norman 173.
Group E: Geet Sethi 431 (211) Michael Wright 132; Geet Sethi 285 (56,58) Steve Lock 61; Geet Sethi 266 (101) Eugene Hughes 206 (87); Geet Sethi 240 (60) Davy Pogue 178; Geet Sethi 237 (71,56) Bobby Kerr 179; Eugene Hughes 385 (97,50unf) Michael Wright 120; Eugene Hughes 214 Steve Lock 113; Eugene Hughes 239 (84) Bobby Kerr 159; Michael Wright 113 Steve Lock 93; Michael Wright 156 Davy Pogue 152; Michael Wright 230 Bobby Kerr 123; Davy Pogue 149 Steve Lock 101; Davy Pogue 214 (60) Eugene Hughes 116; Davy Pogue 199 Bobby Kerr 71; Bobby Kerr 180 Steve Lock 91.
Group F: James Moore 216 Paul Dunning 121; James Moore 246 (64) Phillip Welham 175 (50); James Moore 237 Joe Delaney 108; James Moore 227 (78) Roy Lattimer 128; James Moore w/o Tony Buttimer scr., Joe Delaney 223 Phillip Welham 155 (72); Joe Delaney 175 Paul Dunning 121; Joe Delaney 198 Roy Lattimer 99; Paul Dunning 264 (127) Phillip Welham 163 (63); Paul Dunning 147 Roy Lattimer 145; Paul Dunning 191 Tony Buttimer 142; Phillip Welham 324 (93) Roy Lattimer 185; Phillip Welham 286 T(59, 57, 81) Tony Buttimer 174; Tony Buttimer 198 (68) Joe Delaney 177; Tony Buttimer 218 Roy Lattimer 150.
Group G: Phil Martin 172 Jimmy Chambers 159; Phil Martin 195 Bem French 160; Phil Martin 201 (69unf) Aonghus McAnally 128; Phil Martin 158 Joe Buttimer 140; Jimmy Chambers 232 Rob Hall 179; Jimmy Chambers 144 Bem French 110; Jimmy Chambers 170 Aonghus McAnally 162; Jimmy Chambers w/o Joe Buttimer scr., Rob Hall 230 Bem French 181; Rob Hall 291 Aonghus McAnally 119; Rob Hall w/o Joe Buttimer scr., Rob Hall 237 Phil Martin 169; Bem French 204 Aonghus McAnally 102; Bem French w/o Joe Buttimer scr., Joe Buttimer 178 Aonghus McAnally 123.
Group H: Phil Mumford 333 (106) Matthew Sutton 102; Phil Mumford 221 (77) Joe Doheny 171; Phil Mumford 326 Robert McCrum 127; Phil Mumford 267 (56,56) Paddy Donnelly 114; Phil Mumford 355 (117unf, 78, 57) Gerald Gartland 85; Matthew Sutton 290 (80) Joe Doheny 101; Matthew Sutton 257 (77) Robert McCrum 95; Matthew Sutton 206 (51) Paddy Donnelly 109 (86); Matthew Sutton 240 (101) Gerald Gartland 89; Paddy Donnelly 216 Joe Doheny 208; Paddy Donnelly 251 Robert McCrum 85; Paddy Donnelly 180 Gerald Gartland 116; Gerald Gartland 171 Joe Doheny 161; Gerald Gartland 249 (60) Robert McCrum 52; Joe Doheny 282 Robert McCrum 88.
Last 16 (90 min)
Chris Shutt 998 (60, 70, 194, 142, 141unf) Larry Drennan 241; Paul Bennett 866 (64, 233, 146, 91, 183) Dara Martin 181; Billy Bousfield 517 (62, 114) Richie Comiskey 280; Roxton Chapman 604 (97, 82, 221, 145unf) Jimmy Chambers 192 (83); Phil Mumford 428 (78, 55) Joe Delaney 308 (76, 57); Geet Sethi 655 (95, 278, 196) James Moore 362 (101, 87); Matthew Sutton 298 (54) Eugene Hughes 268; Timothy Murphy 404 Rob Hall 331 (59, 55).
Sunday 25th March 2007
Quarter - finals (90 min)
Paul Bennett 652 (188, 127, 205) Chris Shutt 631 (227, 222); Roxton Chapman 630 ( 319, 114, 50unf) Billy Bousfield 184; Geet Sethi (100, 68, 631unf ) 970 Phil Mumford 176; Matthew Sutton 607 (68, 102, 177) Timothy Murphy 178
Semi - finals (90 min)
Paul Bennett 627 (119, 250, 57) Roxton Chapman 303 (106, 143unf)
Geet Sethi 577 (75, 254, 60) Matthew Sutton 289 (139)
Final (90 min)
Geet Sethi 727 (112, 332 , 97) Paul Bennett 319 (94)
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EBOS -EVENT FIVE - THE JERSEY OPEN
FIRST TOWER INSTITUTE CLUB, St HELIER.
The fifth EBOS event was hosted by the Jersey Billiards & Snooker Association at the First Tower institute club, St Helier, over the week-end of 26th-27th May 2007. Once again there was huge interest, with the Institute being packed throughout the week-end, and extensive coverage by local radio and newspapers. Added interest was given as two of the local players, Guy Heys and Darren Malzard, came through the qualifying groups to reach the knock-out stages.
Roxton Chapman proved the eventual winner, defeating Chris Shutt in the 90 minute final, a break of 117 which occupied most of the last 15 minutes being the decisive factor in his victory. Chapman recorded the excellent average of 56.5 in this match.
Earlier in the competition it had been Shutt who was the most impressive player. In his last 16 match against Matthew Sutton, Shutt made a break of 543, easily the highest of the competition, and quite possibly a record for Jersey. He also made two other triple centuries during the week-end (324 and 317) and passed 1,000 points in a 90 minute game on two occasions.
Other good performances came from Phil Mumford, who made a break of 273 on his way reaching the semi-finals, where he lost to Shutt, and Paul Bennett, who made two double century breaks with 278 and 268 before losing to Chapman in the quarter-finals.
Perhaps the most unlikely success was achieved by Jimmy Chambers, who having left his own cue at home in Ely desperately searched the venue for a replacement. The one he eventually borrowed was so little regarded by his fellow players that he was offered odds of 6-1 against making a century break with it. Having struggled to qualify for the knock-out stages by finishing third in his group, the prospects did not seem good, but he nevertheless staked £20 on his ability to do this. In his next match, a last 16 encounter against Michael Wright, he rose to the challenge by taking a break to 98, and being in position for an easy cannon, called the attention of the stakeholder. He then claimed his winnings by making the score with extravagant force, accompanied by the referee's call of "one hundred." Chambers, now clearly warming to his new cue, and richer by £120, subsequently progressed to the semi-final, where, although losing to Roxton Chapman, he made another century. On this occasion however, nobody had been willing to lay odds on a repetition of the feat, although he did receive an additional £100 for reaching this stage of the competition.
Circumstances had allowed the Jersey Association only four weeks to prepare, but the level of organisation and hospitality was so impressive that at the conclusion the EBOS committee announced that the Jersey Open was to be included on the 2008 calendar as a confirmed fixture.
Group A. Chris Shutt 335 Paul Dunning 290; Chris Shutt 486 Michael Wright 177; Chris Shutt 723 Steve Lock 75; Chris Shutt 451 Guy Heys 218; Chris Shutt 433 Martin Le Gallais 200; Paul Dunning 265 Michael Wright 224; Paul Dunning 362 Steve Lock 167; Paul Dunning 282 Guy Heys 99; Paul Dunning 238 Martin Le Gallais 206; Michael Wright 179 Steve Lock 167; Michael Wright 246 Guy Heys153; Michael Wright 208 Martin Le Gallais179; Guy Heys 191 Steve Lock 127; Guy Heys 190 Martin Le Gallais 118; Martin Le Gallais 179 Steve Lock 143.
Group B. Paul Bennett 502 Jimmy Chambers 118; Paul Bennett 337 John Hartley 194; Paul Bennett 601 Ron Agnew 125; Paul Bennett 561 Joe Stewart 58; John Hartley 304 Jimmy Chambers 207; John Hartley 355 Ron Agnew 151; John Hartley 344 Joe Stewart 115; Jimmy Chambers 265 Ron Agnew 188; Jimmy Chambers 340 Joe Stewart 197; Ron Agnew 214 Joe Stewart 96.
Group C. Roxton Chapman 355 Phil Mumford 163; Roxton Chapman 328 John Carman 192; Roxton Chapman 531 Bem French 88; Roxton Chapman 420 Darren Malzard 88; Phil Mumford 363 John Carman 141; Phil Mumford 320 Bem French 200; Phil Mumford 470 Darren Malzard 88; John Carman 281 Bem French 184; John Carman 316 Darren Malzard 102; Darren Malzard 147 Bem French 130.
Group D. Matthew Sutton 243 Billy Bousfield 233; Matthew Sutton 303 Chris Taylor 127; Matthew Sutton 401 Brian Moffatt 145; Matthew Sutton 591 Chris Alexander 24; Chris Taylor 303 Billy Bousfield 218; Chris Taylor 320 Brian Moffatt 177; Chris Taylor 441 Chris Alexander 142; Brian Moffatt 322 Chris Alexander 163.
Last 16 (90 min)
Paul Dunning 473 (54, 53, 80) Brian Moffatt 258; Jimmy Chambers 373 (100) Michael Wright 303; Roxton Chapman 753 (171, 160, 77, 63) Darren Malzard 80; Paul Bennett 641 (278, 121, 89, 85) Chris Taylor 219; Phil Mumford 375 (95, 64) Billy Bousfield 330 (87, 64) ; John Hartley 473 (81, 69) Guy Heys 280; John Carman 337 (52) Ron Agnew 301; Chris Shutt 798 (543, 96, 80) Matthew Sutton 236.
Quarter-Finals (90 Min)
Jimmy Chambers 301 Paul Dunning 266; Roxton Chapman 411 (124, 115, 51, 50) Paul Bennett 335 (121, 72) ; Phil Mumford 657 (120, 140, 65, 57) John Hartley 273; Chris Shutt 1,039 (324, 267, 157, 83) John Carman 207 (71).
Semi-Finals (90 Min)
Roxton Chapman 611 (121, 119, 103, 64, 59, 54) Jimmy Chambers 253 (117, 72); Chris Shutt 1,109 (181, 175, 107, 105, 81, 62, 60, 58, 51) Phil Mumford 274.
Final (90 Min)
Roxton Chapman 565 Av 56.5 (128, 117, 105, 53, 52) Chris Shutt 399 Av 39.9 (111, 81, 59, 59, 52).
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EVENT 6, EUROPEAN OPEN, THE IVY ROOMS, CARLOW.
The EBOS committee ended a spectacular first season by having their final tournament adopted by the EBSA as the official European Open Billiards Championship. This was held over 13th-16th June 2007, alongside the later stages of the European snooker championships at Jim Leacy's Ivy Rooms in Carlow, and represented the European Association's first venture into billiards.
The organisation of the championship was shared with EBOS, whose 24 subscribing members were given automatic right of entry, and they were supplemented by nominations from EBSA member countries. The official English representatives were Martin Goodwill and Tony James. These entries were themselves significant, in that they represented the first tangible results of a new climate of co-operation between the respective English Associations for snooker and billiards.
Ultimately, there were 32 entries, mainly English and Irish, boosted by players from Scotland and Jersey. Significantly, there was also one "wildcard" entry from Singapore. This was Teesside born, ex-world champion, Peter Gilchrist, who proved to be in a class of his own throughout the championship, winning with some ease. It was unfortunate that most of the EBOS "big-guns" were absent, as players such as Geet Sethi, Roxton Chapman, Chris Shutt and Paul Bennett would certainly have made Gilchrist's victory less assured.
Gilchrist made best breaks of 619 and 312, with five others over the double-century, and was the only player to exceed this mark. He also made aggregate totals of over a thousand points in all his two-hour matches in the knock-out stages, the highest of these, 1,624, was one of the best scoring achievements made anywhere in recent years.
Larry Codd, champion of Ireland over forty years ago and still an enthusiastic billiards player, offered a high break prize of EU 200 for the last two days of the championship. Both of these were collected by Gilchrist who also took £400 for winning the inaugural Championship, defeating Billy Bousfield in the final with as much ease as he had dismissed all his previous opponents.
However, the biggest single payout went to Michael Wright, who, during the course of a one-sided match against Gilchrist, was delighted to pocket all three balls in making an unexpected 10-shot. This enabled him to claim a prize £250 which had been offered at the start of the season, and which was increased by £50 for each event it remained unclaimed. This being the first occasion the feat had been achieved, Michael collected a cheque for £500, which, he will no doubt readily admit, owed more to good fortune than skill.
Now firmly established on the international calendar, it is expected that Scotland will host the next European Billiards Championship in April 2008.
(90 Min Round Robin Matches)
Group 1. – Billy Bousfield 421 (51, 90) Phil Martin 275; Billy Bousfield 416 David Sneddon 347 (52); David Sneddon 355 Phil Martin 334.
Qualifiers: Billy Bousfield, David Sneddon.
Group 2. – Phil Mumford 565 (167, 53, 83) Joe Doheny 325; Phil Mumford 343 Norman Whaley 224; Phil Mumford 520 Jonathon Grant 366; Norman Whaley 312 Joe Doheny 312; Norman Whaley 380 Jonathon Grant 214; Jonathon Grant 427 Joe Doheny 353.
Qualifiers: Phil Mumford, Norman Whaley.
Group 3. – Rob Hall 624 (64, 73, 50) Joe Robinson 247; Rob Hall 430 (53, 63) Guy Heys 291; Rob Hall 488 Jim Burke 150; Guy Heys 246 Joe Robinson 229; Guy Heys 311 Jim Burke 171; Joe Robinson 330 Jim Burke 197.
Qualifiers: Rob Hall, Guy Heys.
Group 4. – Peter Gilchrist 679 Paul Dunning 242; Peter Gilchrist 806 Brian O’Donnell 187; Peter Gilchrist 527 Larry Drennan 327; Paul Dunning 361 Larry Drennan 220; Paul Dunning 509 Brian O’Donnell 163; Larry Drennan 380 Brian O’Donnell 259.
Qualifiers: Peter Gilchrist, Paul Dunning.
Group 5. – Martin Goodwill 695 (129, 128, 63) David Joyce 120; Martin Goodwill 435 Michael Wright 266; Martin Goodwill 630 (73, 130) Steve Fletcher 262; Michael Wright 418 David Joyce 243; Michael Wright 399 Steve Fletcher 340; Steve Fletcher 390 David Joyce 246.
Qualifiers: Martin Goodwill, Michael Wright.
Group 6. – John Carman 377 Robert McCrum 243; John Carman 493 (73) Gary Norman 283; John Carman 343 John McIntyre 285; Gary Norman 345 Robert McCrum 311; Gary Norman 333 (53) John McIntyre 292; John McIntyre 367 Robert McCrum 242.
Qualifiers: John Carman, Gary Norman.
Group 7. – Chris Taylor 294 Aidan Murray 259; Aidan Murray 311 Bem French 177; Aidan Murray 348 Stephen Baillie 180; Bem French 355 Chris Taylor 283; Chris Taylor 359 Stephen Baillie 264; Stephen Baillie 278 Bem French 268.
Qualifiers: Aidan Murray, Chris Taylor.
Group 8. – Tony James 365 Colvin O’Brien 258; Tony James 460 Brian Moffatt 241; Tony James 439 (61) Ron Agnew 162; Colvin O’Brien 373 Brian Moffatt 354; Colvin O’Brien 374 Ron Agnew 336; Brian Moffatt 329 Ron Agnew 290 (51).
Qualifiers: Tony James, Colvin O’Brien.
Last 16 (120 min)
Tony James 430 Norman Whaley 344; David Sneddon 833 (64, 55, 99) Colvin O’Brien 357; Peter Gilchrist 1,536 (56, 619, 241, 232unf) Michael Wright 243 (10 Shot); Paul Dunning 483 Chris Taylor 398 (58, 91); Martin Goodwill 724 (121, 57, 63, 73) Gary Norman 302 (52); Phil Mumford 673 (61, 88, 61, 78, 58) Guy Heys 374; Aidan Murray 317 (62) John Carman 312; Billy Bousfield 612 (68, 60) Rob Hall 338.
Quarter-Finals (120 Min)
David Sneddon 692 (59, 78, 62) Tony James 425; Peter Gilchrist 1,081 (110, 75, 219, 254) Paul Dunning 318 (53, 73); Martin Goodwill 540 (87, 92, 71, 79) Phil Mumford 369 (68, 87); Billy Bousfield 341 Aidan Murray 336 (68).
Semi-Finals (120 Min)
Peter Gilchrist 1,624 (78, 97, 184, 149, 137, 342) David Sneddon 290; Billy Bousfield 527 (155) Martin Goodwill 500 (160).
Final (120 Min)
Peter Gilchrist 1,057 (126, 69, 204, 124, 53, 106, 59, 72) Billy Bousfield 440 (72, 73).
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