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Close finishes in Week 4 of Thursday billiards
Four of the five matchups played in the Budweiser-Saipan Billiards Association Open 8-Ball Thursday League last week had to be decided in the final partner’s event with the Abyss Rack ‘N’ Roll continued to enjoy the top view.
Rey Hermogenes of the Abyss Homeboyz 2 prepares to make a shot in their game against the Jokers Str8 Shooters last week in the Tuesday 8-Ball League. (Contributed Photo)
The Rack ‘N’ Roll, Wild Bill’s, Route33 Alamo Car Rental, and Jonny’s Team SCS each scored 8-7 wins over the Smoke Pub Magic 8 Ball, Abyss Titans, Jokers Homeboyz, and the Barcode Breakers in separate contests held in various bars on the island.
The win by the Rack ‘N’ Roll coupled by a loss by the Homeboyz had them enjoying a 20-10 edge over their closest pursuer’s 18-12 slate in the standings. Wild Bill’s and the Barcode Hobbies Deadshot are tied from third to fourth with 17-13 cards.
Only the Jokers Wonderpool Aces had the most lopsided victory, an 11-4 thrashing of the Barcode Hobbies Deadshot.
In the Tuesday League, Smoke Pub Armatech Hustlers scored a 10-5 decision over archrival Jokers IT&E Voyagers, while the Jokers Str8 Shooters and the Abyss Crazy 8 pulled off similar 8-7 wins over the Abyss Homeboyz 2 and the Smoke Pub Destroyers.
The Hustlers, despite the loss to the Voyagers, remained on top of the standings with a 21-9 record, while the Hustlers and the Crazy 8 are in joint second to third with even 15-15 records.
Thursday action will see the Breakers facing the Magic 8 Ball, the Wonderpool Aces host Team SCS, the Titans take on sister team Rack ‘N’ Roll, the Homeboyz visit Wild Bill’s, and the Deadshot battle Alamo Car Rental.
Matches in the Tuesday League were still being played at press time. The Voyagers were battling the Crazy 8, the Str8 Shooters were playing the Destroyers, and the Homeboyz 2 visited the Hustlers.
