Tag: Pool Players of the Brooke

Pool Players of The Brooke vs. SBR 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, friendly competition and a congenial luncheon at the Mesquite Grill after the 8-Ball Challenge. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic “The Doctor” Borland,…

Top Dogs, Jay Clary and Joe Giammarino

Joe Giammarino and Dominic Borlan Pool Players of The Brooke wants to thank our generous sponsors Sammy’s Mexican Grille LLC. and SaddleBrooke One. On July 21, 2018 the Pool Players of the Brooke hosted a Partners 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament Directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 12 players gathered to play…

Jim “The Artist” Morris and Toni “Ski” Kaliski triumphant

Joseph F. Giammarino Pool Players of The Brooke want to thank our generous sponsors Hardin Brothers Automotive and Red Lobster. On September 30, 2017 the Pool Players of the Brooke hosted a Partners 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 16 players gathered to play competitive 8-Ball. After…

SaddleBrooke Ranch’s first 8-ball champion – Jim Kauffman

Left to right: Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino, Randy “Thin Man” Smith, Dominic “The Doctor” Borland and Jim Kauffman

Joe Giammarino and Dominic Borland “Pool Players of the Brooke” want to thank our sponsors It’s Greek to Me and Temperature Control Inc. On July 29, 2017 SaddleBrooke Ranch hosted an 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 16 players gathered to play competitive 8-Ball: Jim Kauffman, Tom…

Fred Dianda and Gary Powers go undefeated

Left to right: Tom “Half Jacket” Barrett, Richard “Loose Rack” Galant, Gary “Bushwhacker” Powers, Fred “The Baker” Dianda

Joseph F. Giammarino Pool Players of the Brooke would like to thank our generous sponsors La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant and Xpert Automotive in Catalina. On March 25, 2017 Pool Players of the Brooke hosted a Scotch Doubles 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 14 players gathered to…

Pool Players of The Brooke

On Sunday, February 12, 2017, the Pool Players of The Brooke Travel Team went to Vistoso to play against the Sun City Oro Valley Billiards Club for possession of a personalized travel plaque. Our teams consisted of: Dominic “The Doctor” Borland and Terry Sterling, Jim “Shooter” Fabio and Fred “The Baker” Dianda, Karl “English” Knight…

Randy “Thin Man” Smith defeats Ranch challengers

Left to right: Jim Mansmith, fourth; Randy Smith, first; Dominic Borland, second; Tom Kaliski, third

Joe Giammarino Pool Players of the Brooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Billiards Club want to thank SaddleBrooke Ranch and our sponsors: It’s Greek to Me, Temperature Control Inc. and Karl Knight. On January 28, 2017 SaddleBrooke Ranch hosted an 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 16 players gathered…

Pool Players of the Brooke celebration dinner

Left to right: Jim Morris, artist, Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino, Dominic “The Doctor” Borland

Dominic Borland Pool Players of The Brooke held a dinner for their 2016 members on Thursday, January 12, 2017, in the Vistas Dining Room. The evening was a celebration of our club’s first year in existence and the potentially bright future for billiards in our community. In 2016 The Pool Players of The Brooke billiards…

GVR humbles the PPB of SaddleBrooke 8-Ball Team Challenge

Green Valley Billiard Room

Joseph F. Giammarino First we would like to thank Green Valley Recreation’s Billiard Club and Art Janssen for their hospitality, friendly competition and a nice luncheon at the 19th Hole after the 8-Ball Challenge. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic Borland, vice president of the Pool Players of the Brooke for organizing this…