Wray & Nephew teampool tourney kicks off

As the Jamaica Billiards Association Wray & Nephew Limited/White Overproof-sponsored 5-a-side team pool tournament commenced last Saturday across the island at Mystix, Hagley Park Road, Hot Shots Fury clipped Bombay 3-2 in the most exciting mach at the venue.

Hot Shots Fury owed their victory to ranking female players Nicky Lawrence, the Jamaica Billiards Association president, and Francine Cardoza. With both teams locked at 2-2 going into the crucial fifth game, Cardoza beat her opponent quite easily to secure the win for her team.

In the other matches played at Mystix Sports Bar on Saturday, Mystix Imports drubbed Hot Shots 4-1, Chelsea Seals clipped Mystix Knights 3-2, while in a rescheduled match played on Tuesday, Invaders defeated Gee Wee 4-1 in Papine.

In the rural groupings, Gold Room beat Club 300 'A' 4-1 in Savanna-la-mar, Montego Bay Proper 'B' pipped Marshals 3-2 at MoBay Proper, 44 Fort Street in MoBay, Kendon beat Club 300 'B' at Jarrett Street in MoBay, The Spot clipped Strawberry 3-2 in Old Harbour, while Upper Level also beat Georges 3-2 in a home match in Mandeville

The match between MoBay Proper 'A' and Palm Court from Negril ended prematurely in a dispute. This match will be rescheduled on June 19.

At Saturday's launch it was announced by Wray & Nephew brand manager Dominic Beckford that the winning team would receive $250,0000 and the runner-up $100,000.

The competition continues today with 10 matches scheduled.