North vs South billiards back

NORTH will clash with South in a billiards and snooker invitational tournament at the Triangle Billiards Club, Aranguez Main Road, San Juan.

The tournament, which will be the first of its kind here, takes place tomorrow and is partly a promotional and will feature 22 selected players with all parti-cipants receiving cash prizes and medals. Both teams will play for a challenge plaque. This North vs South tournament will also attempt to establish the highest break (most points) in snooker. The tournament is also in honour of Ganesh Maharaj of the Grand Central Club who died earlier this year and a plaque will be presented to his family in honour of his contribution to the sport. Also as they try to promote snooker, Mr Billiards Limited together with Pepsi Cola Limited will host an Islandwide Snooker Tournament at the Triangle Sports and Cultural Club.

This tournament starts on June 10 and $13,000 in prize money will be at stake, with the winner receiving $7,000 and a trophy. The runner-up gets $3,500 and a trophy and third will take home $1,500 and a trophy. In addition there will be a special $1,000 prize for the highest break. Entrance fee is $40 and interested persons can register at Mr Billiards, 1 Aranguez Branch Road, San Juan (opposite MTS Plaza), or at the Triangle Club or call 638-9470, 638-3531, 674-7708 or 780-3997. Entries close May 31.