Author: Wayne Everhart

Sponsor Spotlight; Baltimore City Cues; Finksburg, Maryland

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Thank you to Baltimore City Cues, for sponsoring our upcoming TTMD Billiards Streaming 10 Ball Open Championship at On Cue Sports Bar and Grill, in Front Royal, VA.

Baltimore City Cues’ Story

Baltimore City Cues started as a WBE, a small business endeavor in 2007, in Baltimore Maryland, with support from Tim Scruggs and Mike Cochran.

After a few months, with the encouragement from Tim and Mike, they called Dan Janes owner of Joss Cues in Towson Maryland and asked if they could come to visit and discuss with him the manufacturing of a Baltimore City Cues Sneaky Pete line of cues. Dan graciously said they could talk, a meeting date was set, a design for the cues was formalized and ultimately manufactured. 

The Janes family of Joss Cues has been an instrumental force in molding and making Baltimore City Cues what and where they are today. Their ability to produce the finest playing cues available and their industry knowledge enabled Baltimore City Cues to grow and thrive over the past 18 years. C Jay shares “The debt owed can never be paid other than thanking them for their support.”

So they purchased a van and went on the road selling pool cues, accessories, and cues repair. As the years went by they built their customer base to include Senior Living facilities in the DELMARVA geographical area, Military bases from VA to NJ, and tournament appearances, their favorite being the Turning Stone Classic with Mike Zuglan.

Eventually they opened their first cue repair shop at Champion Billiard Sports Bar in Frederick Maryland where they enjoyed supporting the players and customers until 2021. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic they unfortunately had to close, but there was a silver lining.

On October 1st 2021 they opened their new facility in Finksburg Maryland where they were able to expand the shop and now enjoy sales and service at the new location.

Baltimore City Cues is a full-service sales and cue repair shop. They carry pool cues and accessories, as well as on-site service for cue maintenance and repair.

Thank you from TTMD Billiards Streaming

We would like to thank C Jay and Peggy Wilkinson for all they do for cue sports. Often they are involved behind the scenes assisting players and helping juniors reach their goals.

C Jay is a tireless advocate for cue sports and we are thrilled to share our vision and passion with him.

Sponsor Spotlight; The New Green Room Billiards, Dundalk MD.

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Home of the Maryland APA

We would like to thank The New Green Room Billiards, for sponsoring our upcoming TTMD Billiards Streaming 10 Ball Open Championship at On Cue Sports Bar and Grill, in Front Royal, VA.

The New Green Room Billiards has been at its current location for over 15 years and features some of the best league play in the area.

The Maryland APA has been hosting regional and world qualifier events at this location since the opening. Often you will hear players around Maryland make mention of how their team qualified to shoot at “The Green Room”, to share their excitement– and to note they are moving on to compete somewhere special.

The New Green Room Billiards has become synonymous with “a chance to go to Vegas“.

Featuring 24 Valley Bar-box tables that are well maintianed, as these are the tables used for the “big” APA events.

The kitchen offers pub-style food ranging from pizzas, subs, and wraps to salads and soups, perfect for a quick league night meal or a bite between tournament matches.

Looking to get your drink on? The New Green Room Billiards has a fully stocked bar with a variety of cold beer on tap. Stop in on Mondays for the beer bucket specials!!

Shoot some pool, play some keno, enjoy a good time with friends.

Join the Maryland APA – Have Fun. Meet People. Play Pool.®

The New Green Room Billiards is a great way to enjoy pool and meet new friends. Check out the league nights listed and plan your team for the next session.

Sunday

APA Ladies

Get your lady’s team together and compete with other ladies. If you are looking for a team, contact The New Green Room Billiards on their Facebook page and mention you are interested in getting involved in the APA Ladies league. This a great way to have a girl’s night out and get involved with pool. For some ladies, this may be a more comfortable way of starting in league play.

APA 9-ball

Have some free time on your Sunday evening? This could be for you! Come on out and make new friends and compete in the APA 9 Ball League. Contact The New Green Room Billiards for help finding a team.

Monday

APA Youth League

Do you want to get your child involved in pool and not sure how to do it? The APA Youth League is a great way to introduce your child to the sport. The New Green Room Billiards provides a fantastic youth league for the children in the area. Ask about how to get your child involved here.

APA Mixed Format

Do you like Scotch Doubles or are you looking to stay active on an 8 Ball and 9 Ball roster? The APA Mixed format may be for you. Check out The New Green Room Billiards Facebook page and ask about the APA Mixed Format.

Tuesday

APA 8 and 9 Ball

Tuesday Night features a mix of 8 Ball and 9 Ball and offers a way to blow off some steam.

Wednesday

APA 8 and 9 Ball

Alright, you made it Wednesday, and your ready to relax a bit and cut loose with your friends for a few hours and shoot some pool. Get your 8 Ball or 9 Ball team together and enjoy a mid-week break! Get involved here and make some new friends at The New Green Room Billiards.

Thursday

It’s a full house on Thursday nights–

Masters

If you are looking to step up your level of play, Thursday night offers APA Masters League; which is unhandicapped and features a mix of 8 Ball and 9 Ball. It also, allows the push shot in 9 Ball, as well as the use of jump cues. This is a great way to compete against and learn from some of the top APA players in the area.

APA 9 Ball

Thursday also offers 9 Ball. Teams are filling fast so get your teams in quickly. If you are looking to find a team send a message to The New Green Room Billiards on their Facebook page.

Are you looking for Tournaments?

The New Green Room Billiards has you covered. Check out The Queens of the Greens events page for upcoming tournaments.

Weekly tournaments can be attended Monday (Tournament Director: Nicole Howard) and Friday (Tournament Director: Janet Stipler) evenings. Check here for details.

Home of Charlie’s Pro Shop

Charlie’s Pro Shop has been there since the beginning. You can get your cue repaired on the spot- new tip installed or shaft cleaned. Mr. Charlie has a full selection of cues such as Predator and Pechauer as well as an array of apparel and accessories.

If there is something you are looking for, Charlie’s Pro Shop can help you find it.

Thank you from TTMD Billiards Streaming

Thank you to Christine Wareheim Ricko and Chantelle Ricko Wildberger for all you do to support the players and the sport we love.

To the bartenders, Roquel, Alishia, Nicole, Chrissy, and Danielle; the barbacks Keith, Dan, BJ, John, Jason, Alphonso, and Alec; and the kitchen Sam, Sarah, Connie, Rachel, Emily, and Jasmine; thank you for all you do in making the league nights and tournament weekends at The New Green Room Billiards a success.

Third Place Finish for Kelly Daniel and Vinnie Biondo Sr.

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Scotch Doubles Tournament; The New Green Room Billiards hosted by Alishia Hixson

Congratulations to (SP) Kelly Daniel and (VIP) Vinnie Biondo Sr., for battling it out all day after being sent to the B side in their second match.

(VIP) Vince Biondo Sr, (SP) Kelly Daniel

Over the past few days, we have been hearing more of the event and some of the shot-making that took place. From many accounts, there were some wow moments.

For Kelly and Vince, this was their first time as partners, but have often faced off against one another in tournaments.

Kelly admits it was a long day and says it was hard to stay focused and be positive, but they both found a way to pick each other up when they were down. An all-important ingredient for any successful scotch doubles team. (Read more about her experience on her Facebook page)

We are extremely proud of both players for their tenacity and for representing with class.

This is the third week that Kelly has made a strong run and each time a little closer to the top. We are extremely proud of her determination and the hard work she is putting in to improve her game.

TeamTTMD was well represented by (SP) Leroy Taylor, (PR) Kim Smith-Martin, (SP) Mary Watkins, (PR) Michelle Brigerman, (VIP) John Loller, and (VIP) Zach Nantz. Thank you to all of our teammates and VIPS that competed and supported one another even though they may have had to battle against each other.

Here are a few photos from the event courtesy of Kelly Daniel.

Thank you to Alishia Hixson and The New Green Room Billiards for a well ran event.

#TeamTTMD

TeamTTMD, 2021 Maryland State Bar-box 9 Ball Championship

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Our team would like to thank On The Hill Productions and Brews and Cues on the Boulevard for a beautiful venue, fabulous equipment, and arguably the strongest field for a Maryland State Tournament to date.

(SP) Jr Hepner, (SP) Derek Crothers, (SP) Chris Funk and (SP) Wayne Everhart were onsite to set about their bid for the championship title.

The talent assembled made it clear that the tournament and the prestige associated with winning the event is taken very seriously. No matter who won the event; they were going to earn it and there would be no “lucky draw” or easy path to win the title.

Player Roster and Bracket Here

Heading into day two we had 3 of our 4 players coming back to do battle and we were feeling pretty good about our chances.

Day 2, TeamTTMD was lead by Jr Hepner who made it the furthest of our group, giving a valiant effort and suffering his second loss to Brandon Shuff 7-5. Brandon is currently ranked 36th in the US by FargoRate which speaks to the strength of the field.

We would like to give a shout-out to Dorothy Strater, who not only supported the team all weekend but competed in her very first Maryland State, title event. The courage it takes to compete in a tournament of this caliber is something to be proud of. Great Job!

Although TeamTTMD did not make it to the podium this time, we are thankful for the opportunity to compete and hang out with some of the top talents in our region.

Congratulations to both Shane Wolford on taking home the honor of the 2021 Maryland State Barbox 9 Ball Champion and to Matt Krah for taking home 2nd prize and playing like a beast all weekend.

To all the competitors that took the trip to Brews and Cues for a tremendous event, congratulations to you all for making it a success. It was apparent that everyone was there to compete– but also enjoy the comradery.

On The Hill Productions’, Rick Scarlato Jr., Loye Bolyard, and Beverlee Longstreet-Dillow; thank you for all you do for the sport.

Thank you to Tony Manning and his staff at Brews and Cues for a great weekend.

This was certainly one of the best tournaments in the area to date.

We are looking forward to the next tournament.

DMVAT Tour Stop #6 at First Break Sports Bar and Grill

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This past weekend we had the pleasure of streaming the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia Amateur Tour, by Chris Wilburn.

This tour is turning into a premier event around the DMV area, featuring top amateurs as well as league players looking to get their feet wet in an intermediate-level tournament, before moving into an open. This is a great tour to work on the mental focus and physical stamina that is often described as tournament legs, to compete at a higher level.

TeamTTMD was well represented with (SP) Wayne Everhart, (SP) Kelly Daniel, (SP) JR Hepner, (SP) Chris Funk, (PR) Brian Dietzenbach, and (PR) Lenny Valley, in attendance.

We’d like to congratulate (PR) Brian Dietzenbach on his flawless run going undefeated and taking home 1st prize, showing grit and determination– fighting through some tough matches.

We were fortunate enough to have Brian representing TTMD Billiards Streaming, during the US Amateurs, in Palm Harbor this year. We are looking forward to watching him compete in more DMVAT events as well as the upcoming TTMD Billiards Streaming 10 Ball Open Championship at On Cue Sports Bar and Grill in Front Royal, VA June 26-27th 2021.

Congratulations to Jim Davis and Bethany Sykes for finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively. Both players were playing fabulous pool all day.

Bethany Sykes, (PR) Brian Dietzenbach, Jim Davis; First Break Sports Bar and Grill, DMVAT Event#6

(SP) Chris Funk had a strong showing placing 4th. Chris is an unflappable and respectful pool player– you will never see him lose his cool. Chris is the type of guy that will fight rack for rack in a match, but then take a few minutes afterward to work with a teammate on a particular shot or talk pool and share knowledge. We are looking forward to watching Chris compete at the MD State Bar Table 9 Ball Championship this weekend as well as the TTMD 10 Ball Open in June. Thank you Chris for all you do for our team and pool.

(SP) Chris Funk

Congratulations to (SP) Kelly Daniel who had an absolutely fabulous run finishing tied for 9th. Kelly has been working very hard to elevate her game, focusing on tournaments like the DMVAT and the JPNEWT. Over the last few weeks, she has enjoyed 13th and 9th place finishes in some really strong fields. It is clear to everyone watching her play that she is working hard and gaining confidence. Kelly shared with us that her goal this year was to make it to the Day 2 of a JPNEWT event. We think she is well on her way!

Thank you to (SP) Jr Hepner for competing and giving your all. He and I finished 13th, played respectable pool– fought hard, and enjoyed spending time with our teammates and friends.

(SP) Jr Hepner

We wanted to give a special shout-out to (PR) Lenny Valley on his first DMVAT. Lenny was a trooper, taking the trip with no guarantee to be able to play in the event, however, he wanted to support his teammates and help out with the stream if we needed the help. Lenny was able to compete in the tournament and was “Johnny on the spot” when we needed help. Thank You!

(PR) Lenny Valley

We could not go without saying thank you to Chris Wilburn. The guy is a bundle of energy and works tirelessly to put on a fair tour for the amateurs, while also moving the event around to support many pool rooms in our region. It is not easy to be thoughtful about a tour schedule and work to avoid conflicts with other tours and tournaments. Thank you Chris for all you do to support the venues, the players, and pool.

Tournament Director: Chris Wilburn

Check out the stream from the DMVAT here

Some photos of TeamTTMD at the event, courtesy of Kelly Daniel.