PH’s Pagulayan beats Alcano to win Derby Classic
01/26/2011
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ Alex "The Lion" Pagulayan trounced compatriot Ronato "Volcano" Alcano in an all-Filipino finale to rule the 9-ball banks division of the 13th Annual Derby City Classic being held at the Horseshoe Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana, USA on Tuesday.
The Cabagan, Isabela native took home the top prize of $10,000 for his latest feat.
"This is the first year. I’m not tired yet," said Pagulayan, a stalwart of Puyat Sports of sportsman/ businessman Aristeo "Putch" Puyat.
The 9-ball banks is a variation of the 9-ball game. The first player to sink 5 of the 9 balls wins a game of 9-ball banks. These balls must be banked off a rail in order for the ball to be counted.
Pagulayan has been spending much time in Las Vegas recently, walking seven miles a day and devoting his life to the game again.
"Matagal-tagal na din tayong hindi nagkampeon kasi matagal din tayong nahinto sa paglalaro," said Pagulayan, a former World 9-ball and US Open 9-ball champion.
Pagulayan’s next event is the Fat Boy 10-ball challenge which begins on Wednesday. Fellow Puyat Sports ace Efren "Bata" Reyes is the defending Fat Boy 10-ball challenge champion.
Reyes, known as the "Magician" in the pool circuit, will not participate in this year's edition due to back problems, according to AZ Billiards.com. – By Marlon Bernardino
The Cabagan, Isabela native took home the top prize of $10,000 for his latest feat.
"This is the first year. I’m not tired yet," said Pagulayan, a stalwart of Puyat Sports of sportsman/ businessman Aristeo "Putch" Puyat.
The 9-ball banks is a variation of the 9-ball game. The first player to sink 5 of the 9 balls wins a game of 9-ball banks. These balls must be banked off a rail in order for the ball to be counted.
Pagulayan has been spending much time in Las Vegas recently, walking seven miles a day and devoting his life to the game again.
"Matagal-tagal na din tayong hindi nagkampeon kasi matagal din tayong nahinto sa paglalaro," said Pagulayan, a former World 9-ball and US Open 9-ball champion.
Pagulayan’s next event is the Fat Boy 10-ball challenge which begins on Wednesday. Fellow Puyat Sports ace Efren "Bata" Reyes is the defending Fat Boy 10-ball challenge champion.
Reyes, known as the "Magician" in the pool circuit, will not participate in this year's edition due to back problems, according to AZ Billiards.com. – By Marlon Bernardino
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