 | Artistic Pool Champion Okinawa Slim, To Headline Billiards for Benefits
Carlisle, PA September 26, 2006 -- Think you have what it takes to
challenge a world famous athlete? On Friday, Oct. 6 guests at the Billiards
for Benefits event will have that opportunity.
Okinawa Slim, President of the World Pool & Billiard Association - Artistic
Pool Division will present a demonstration of his most exciting trick shots
and will invite guests to challenge him as well.
Funds raised during the Billiards for Benefits events will support Safe
Harbour of Cumberland County, a member of the United Way of Carlisle &
Cumberland County. Safe Harbour serves homeless in Cumberland County. More
information about the event can be found by contacting: Tracee Clepper at
Billiards For Benefits, (717)226-1569.
Okinawa Slim's love of pool began at the age of 7 when he stacked two soda
crates on top of each other so he could play his first game in his father's
billiard parlor. Later after joining the United States Marine Corps he
earned his name "Okinawa Slim" while stationed in Okinawa, Japan. By his
20's Slim was competing against players in Japan, Australia, Guam, Korea,
and the United States, including billiard legends Allen Hopkins, Lou
Butera, Mike Massey, Little Al Romero, Jimmy Caras, Minnesota Fats, and
Johnny Archer.
Since that time he has won numerous titles and more than 100 tournaments,
including more than 100 professional trick shot exhibitions and he has won
more than 100 billiard tournaments world wide! Slim currently holds the
title President of the World Pool & Billiard Association - Artistic Pool
Division.
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