2001 WPA World "Artistic Pool" Tournament
(Professional Skill Level)

May 16, 17, & 18 Las Vegas, NV

1^st Charles Darling United States 188 points $2766.92

2^nd Mike Massey United States 187 points 1844.61

3^rd Herbert Friedemann Germany, Europe 166 points 1199.00

4^th Tom Rossman United States 154 points 1014.54

5^th Wen-Hung Fang Taiwan, Asia 148 points 830.07

6^th Sebastian Giumelli Argentina, S. Am. 133 points 645.61

7^th Bogdan Wolkowski Poland, Europe 114 points 461.15

8^th Stefano Pelinga Italy, Europe 113 points 276.69

9^th Shaun Budd Australia 82 points 184.46

Note: 1^st place received a lead crystal “artistic” spinning globe; World Champion status, which allows himself to defend the World title in 2002; and international acclaim and recognition. 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place finishers each received an Olympic style medal of gold, silver, and bronze, respectively.

Top finishers will be listed in the BCA Rules and Records Book.

SPECIAL DISCIPLINE CHAMPION AWARDS

Trick and/or Fancy Shots Mike Massey 35 out of 38 points

Prop/Novelty/Special Arts Tom Rossman 39 out of 43 points

Draw Shots Charles Darling 22 out of 40 points

Follow Shots Mike Massey 27 out of 35 points

Bank/Kick Charles Darling 34 out of 36 points

Stroke Shots Charles Darling 28 out of 41 points

Jump Shots Wen-Hung Fang 30 out of 39 points

Masse Shots Bogdan Wolkowski 23 out of 46 points

Note: Each champion received a custom “artistic pool” logo award.

TOTAL PRIZE FUND: BILLIARD CONGRESS OF AMERICA ADDED $5000, MIKE MASSEY ADDED $1000, GOODTIMES SPORTS BAR OF ARLINGTON, TX ADDED $250, “DR. CUE” PROMOTIONS ADDED $1000, (PLUS FURNISHED $1000 WORTH OF AWARDS FOR THE WORLD EVENT AND NORTH AMERICAN QUALIFIER). OTHER PROGRAM AND RAFFLE SALES TOTALED $1973.05…FOR A TOTAL CASH PRIZE FUND OF $9223.05.

Compiled & Verified By: Tom “Dr. Cue”® Rossman June 5, 2001

"On Cue" Views From the Dr. The "Artistic Pocket" Newsletter Company/Personal Information Tour Schedule & Travelogue Entertainment Tips & Quips Crusade Witness/Vision Professional Instruction Services Game Improvement Products		2001 WPA World "Artistic Pool" Tournament (Professional Skill Level) May 16, 17, & 18 Las Vegas, NV 1^st Charles Darling United States 188 points $2766.92 2^nd Mike Massey United States 187 points 1844.61 3^rd Herbert Friedemann Germany, Europe 166 points 1199.00 4^th Tom Rossman United States 154 points 1014.54 5^th Wen-Hung Fang Taiwan, Asia 148 points 830.07 6^th Sebastian Giumelli Argentina, S. Am. 133 points 645.61 7^th Bogdan Wolkowski Poland, Europe 114 points 461.15 8^th Stefano Pelinga Italy, Europe 113 points 276.69 9^th Shaun Budd Australia 82 points 184.46 Note: 1^st place received a lead crystal “artistic” spinning globe; World Champion status, which allows himself to defend the World title in 2002; and international acclaim and recognition. 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place finishers each received an Olympic style medal of gold, silver, and bronze, respectively. Top finishers will be listed in the BCA Rules and Records Book. SPECIAL DISCIPLINE CHAMPION AWARDS Trick and/or Fancy Shots Mike Massey 35 out of 38 points Prop/Novelty/Special Arts Tom Rossman 39 out of 43 points Draw Shots Charles Darling 22 out of 40 points Follow Shots Mike Massey 27 out of 35 points Bank/Kick Charles Darling 34 out of 36 points Stroke Shots Charles Darling 28 out of 41 points Jump Shots Wen-Hung Fang 30 out of 39 points Masse Shots Bogdan Wolkowski 23 out of 46 points Note: Each champion received a custom “artistic pool” logo award. TOTAL PRIZE FUND: BILLIARD CONGRESS OF AMERICA ADDED $5000, MIKE MASSEY ADDED $1000, GOODTIMES SPORTS BAR OF ARLINGTON, TX ADDED $250, “DR. CUE” PROMOTIONS ADDED $1000, (PLUS FURNISHED $1000 WORTH OF AWARDS FOR THE WORLD EVENT AND NORTH AMERICAN QUALIFIER). OTHER PROGRAM AND RAFFLE SALES TOTALED $1973.05…FOR A TOTAL CASH PRIZE FUND OF $9223.05. Compiled & Verified By: Tom “Dr. Cue”® Rossman June 5, 2001