Django Bustamante wins duel vs Deuel

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Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:47:00 01/25/2008

Filed Under: Billiards, Snooker and Pool

FRANCISCO "Django" Bustamante outduelled American Corey Deuel, 15-8, in the 2nd International Pool Tour (IPT) 8-ball challenge on Thursday in Chicago.

Bustamante clinched the win with a 4-ball and 8-ball combination after Deuel had missed in the 23rd rack. He won $5,000 to raise his total money earnings to $37,750 and retain the top spot for January.

Deuel took the first rack but a missed carom shot allowed Bustamante to control the next game. The Filipino erected an 8-1 lead until Deuel closed the gap, 11-7.

A missed combination in the 19th rack by Deuel allowed Bustamante to win the next three games to reach the hill, 14-7.

Marlon Bernardino, Contributor

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