Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
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August 2024, Sports
Pool Players of The Brooke vs. Sun City Oro Valley
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke’s Billiards Club (PPB) had an informal singles competition against Sun City Oro Valley (SCOV), sponsored by Red Earth Tile & Stone, on July 16 at SCOV. The PPB would like to thank Sun City Oro Valley’s Billiards Club, Sean Park, and SCOV’s billiards team for their pool…
June 2024, Sports
Pool Players of the Brooke vs SaddleBrooke Ranch Billiards Club
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of the Brooke (PPB) would like to thank SaddleBrooke Ranch Billiards Club (SBR), Jim Kauffman, and SBR’s billiards team for their pool table prowess, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Another big thank you goes out to Tony “The Snake” Cardillo, PPB Travel Team Captain, for organizing this event. On April 27,…
March 2024, Sports
Senior Olympic Gold for Phelps L’Hommedieu
Joe Giammarino Tucson Parks and Recreation and Pain Institute of Southern Arizona presents the 39th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. This festival is a celebration to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults 50 years of age and older. Events include volleyball, billiards, bowling, bridge, racquetball, basketball shoot, pickleball, archery, golf, tennis, horseshoes, badminton,…
Sports, June 2023
Tony ‘The Snake’ Cardillo Strikes Again!
Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brookes (PPB) Billiards Club wants to thank our generous sponsor Oregano’s Pizza Bistro, 100 W. Orange Grove Road, 520-229-9999. On April 27 the PPB Billiards Club hosted an 8-ball singles tournament in the SaddleBrooke One Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room. The format was double elimination. The…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
Fred ‘The Baker’ Dianda Frosts Field of 16
Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke Billiards Club (PPB) want to thank our generous sponsors Medicare Solutions by Leah Kari (520-484-3807) and Stone Canyon Painting, Alex Stewart (520-780-4122). On Nov. 19 the PPB Billiards Club hosted an 8-Ball Singles Tournament in SaddleBrooke One’s Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room. The format…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
Joe ‘Fast Eddie’ Giammarino at It Again!
The Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) Billiards Club want to thank our generous sponsors: Secure Senior Health Solutions, Leah Kari at 520-484-3807; and Stone Canyon Painting, Alex Stewart at 520-780-4122. On Saturday, May 28, the PPB Billiards Club hosted an 8-Ball Singles Tournament in SaddleBrooke One’s Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room. The format was single…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
PPB’s Nine-Ball Champ, Joe ‘Fast Eddie’ Giammarino
Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) Billiards Club want to thank our generous sponsor Steve Searl, a proud prior PPB member who is missed by many. On Saturday, March 26, the PPB Billiards Club hosted a nine-ball singles tournament in SaddleBrooke One’s Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room. The format…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Pool Players of The Brooke
Pool Players of The Brooke vs. Sun City Oro Valley Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of the Brooke (PPB) would like to thank Sun City Oro Valley’s (SCOV) Billiards Club, Robert Dufur, and the SCOV’s billiards team for their pool table prowess, camaraderie, friendly competition, and congenial luncheon at the RoadRunner Grill after the Eight-Ball…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Pool Players of The Brooke vs Quail Creek Billiards Club
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) would like to thank the Quail Creek Billiards Club, Travel Team Director Dennis Desmond, and their members for the friendly competition and camaraderie. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic Borland, captain of the PPB Travel Team; Ron Ridge, for organizing this event; and Mike Meredith, for keeping…