In the meantime, Ray Mendez, Jr., who suffered a loss to Trobiano, was working his way to the semifinal match with Dokovic.  Mendez fought a tough match to win over C-rated Pablo Sanz 8-7 and then proceeded to defeat B+-player Michael Gasper 7-2 to earn a rematch with Dokovic.  Having gained momentum from his wins o­n the o­ne-loss side, Mendez steamrolled through the semifinal match 7-2.

Mendez now faced undefeated player Trobiano in the final match.  This race required Mendez, a B+, to give Trobiano, a C+, a two-game handicap in a race to 7.  The Tri-State rules for a o­ne-day tournament such as this event provide for a two-game extension should the undefeated player not reach their designated match winning score; which in this case was five games, plus the handicap.

The final match proved to be quite exciting.  Both players traded games until they tied at 6-all.  In the next rack, the balls opened with a difficult spread.  After a lengthy safe battle, with the 8 and 9 balls left o­n the table, Mendez made a terrific kick safe attempt but left just enough of the ball for Trobiano to make the shot and run out for the 7-6 victory.Spin City Billiards is scheduled to host numerous events at their Woodside (Queens), New York and Great Neck (Long Island), New York locations.  For further information call their Great Neck room at (516) 487-5190 or their Queens room at (718) 507-1660.

Results:

1st John Trobiano 2nd Ray Mendez, Jr.3rd Romana Dokovic4th Michael Gasper

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