PINOY PRIDE EYES THE PRIZE

PINOY PRIDE EYES THE PRIZE

By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer Photos Courtesy of Tai Chengzhe (Beijing)–Whenever the Philippines and Chinese-Taipei square off in pool, it’s a guarantee that the sparks are going to fly amongst two of pool’s giants. But tonight in the quarterfinals...
TWO FOR THE MONEY ROUNDS

TWO FOR THE MONEY ROUNDS

By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer Photos Courtesy Tai Chengzhe (Beijing)–Now, the fun begins. After three days of round robin group play, in which 25 teams from all over the globe dueled in a veritable cavalcade of 8-ball, 9-ball and 10-ball, the 2014 World Pool...
COMING THROUGH IN CRUNCH TIME

COMING THROUGH IN CRUNCH TIME

By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer Photos Courtesy of Tai Chengzhe/China Foto Press (Beijing)–Ina Kaplan doesn’t have the big time experience, the world titles, nor the time logged in under the pressurized glare of the TV spotlights that some of the greats of...
WORLD TEAM PREEMINENCE ON TAP IN CHINA

WORLD TEAM PREEMINENCE ON TAP IN CHINA

By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer (Beijing, China)–Professional pool holds much of its interest for fans around the globe from the very fact that it is a solitary pursuit in a dead-ball game. With plenty of time to think about that difficult shot just sitting...