Joseph F. Giammarino The Pool Players of the Brooke Billiards Club (PPB) has been in existence as a SaddleBrooke One-sanctioned club since January of 2016, and it has not had an 8-Ball Club Champion until now: Tony “The Snake” Cardillo. In early 2024, PPB Vice President Phelps “Montana” L’Hommedeiu headed up a small committee to…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool For the last few years most professional matches are played fast because of the use of the shot clock. At this increased speed it does not allow the watcher to really think out what they would do before the player shoots the next shot. Recently I have found that I learn…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…