Breedlove Captures Viking Victory

By Bill Rosenberger

The Viking Cue Open 9-Ball Tour stopped at Sharkey's Billiards in Collinsville, IL o­n January 29-30, and drew some unexpected guests.  George Breedlove and his wife, WPBA pro Jeanette Lee, participated and added some spice and excitement to the playing field. 

Lee's appearance drew attention from both players and fans, but it was Breedlove's performance o­n the tables that brought home the win.  He not o­nly earned an undefeated victory but knocked his wife to the left bracket during Saturday's action. 

Lee's tournament ended with a tough defeat to Andy Quinn o­n Sunday, leaving her to sign autographs while she watched her husband bring home the bacon.  Breedlove met Joe Wolford in the hot seat match, and it was close most of the way through.  In the end, though, it was Breedlove's late charge that earned him the 9-6 win. 

After Quinn ousted Lee, he knocked out 17-year-old Justin Bergman to reach the semifinals against Wolford.  The two battled back and forth, but Wolford edged out a 9-7 win to force a rematch with Breedlove in the finals.

The final match was again close between Breedlove and Wolford.  As the match drew closer to the end, it was up for grabs, but Breedlove gained the momentum and scored the 9-7 victory.

Results:

1st George Breedlove $1,500

2nd Joe Wolford $900

3rd Andy Quinn $600

4th Justin Bergman $400

5th Jeanette Lee, Julia Gabriel $240

7th Wayne Jenkins, Ken Vaughn $125

9th Charlie Bukovac, Larry Phelps, Rich Mager, Jerry Bellovich $75

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