World 3-Cushion News
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- Written by: Sal Bello
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There were many firsts this year at the UMB World Cup held in Bursa, Turkey February 1-7. The first World Cup of the 2016 cycle. The first World Cup held in the city of Bursa. The first time American Pedro Piedrauena reached the semi-final round. But it was World Cup number 22 for Dick Jaspers of the Netherlands who defeated Frederic Caudron in the final match 40-34 in 19 innings to take the title.
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For the 26th time Torbjorn Blomdahl has triumphed, winning the Swedish national three cushion billiard title. The current World Champion went undefeated to finish the event with a 1.938 overall average.
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- Written by: Sal Bello
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Hosting its first UMB World Cup Tournament, the town of Bursa Turkey prepares for the arrival of the greatest three cushion billiard players from around the world. Who are the ones to watch and what can the crowds expect as the 2016 World Cup cycle begins on February 1st?
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Andreas Efler, the talented Austrian 3-cushion billiard player and accomplished author has won the 2016 national championship in Austria.