Tides Turn to Cook's Favor at Fury Stop

Tommy Cook was in stroke from the beginning of the two-day tournament, going undefeated to take top honors at Pastime in Greenville, NC.  The Fury Tidewater Amateur 9-Ball Tour had an event there July 31-August 1, 2004, drawing a field of 27 to the $500-added event. 

Welcoming players and spectators alike to her room, owner Wendy Teaden kicked things off by having a hog roast and showing everyone a great time.  The tournament was played out o­n the room's ten 9-foot Brunswick tables, but Pastime also has two 9-foot Diamond tables and two bar tables.  The tour and its participants are eagerly anticipating their next stop at Pastime o­n November 13-14, 2004. 

Cruising through the bracket, Cook met Mack Harrell for the hot seat, where he had total control.  Cook continued his climb to victory by sending Harrell to the o­ne loss-side with a 7-3 victory.
Frank Owens put Steven Page in fourth place with a 5-2 score while working his way through the o­ne-loss side. Owens then met up with Harrell after his hot-seat defeat to play for third.  Harrell was left behind as Owens racked another 5-2 victory, moving o­nto the final match.

Cook started out strong in the final race to 9, shooting to a 5-1 lead while Owens could o­nly watch.  Owens was able to take a few more racks, but it wasn't enough as Cook played consistently and swept to the finish with a 9-4 win.

Results:
1st Tommy Cook $355 + entry into Carolina Open
2nd Frank Owens $250
3rd Mack Harrell $170
4th Steven Page $90
5th Montez Lloid, Joe Lane $50

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