As the WPBA Connelly Players Championship kicks
off today amidst exhibitors, players and dealers
visiting the Super Billiards Expo, Loree Jon Jones
became the first player to advance to the second
round of winner's bracket play with a 9-2 drubbing
of Tiffany Nelson.
Jones finished off her win with a 9-on-the-snap
knockout punch, but the biggest news of the day
from ger came after she left the table. According
to Jones, she has reportedly signed as a player
representative for Cuetec, which is distributed
by J-S Sales.
When asked if the security of the sponsorship
would elevate her game in the future (Jones failed
to win a Classic Tour title in 1997), Jones
replied candidly: "If you can't win for yourself
out here, then it's almost impossible to win for a
sponsor. I'm out here to win for myself."
Judging by her play this afternoon, Jones likes
her chances her at the Valley Forge Convention
Center. "I feel really good right now," said a
smiling Jones. Jones takes on the winner of the
Holly Sholes/Vivian Villarreal match at 9 p.m.
Look for bracket updates this evening and another
report on tonight's matches tomorrow morning. See
sidebar for early round results.
