Some of the North American Open players moved on to Colorado to play in the Rocky Mountain International Open. Here’s a report: www.mauicroquetclub.org/news/2008/RockyMountainInternationalOpen.htm

Brian Cumming and Doug Grimsley tied for TP leadership in this year’s North American Open. Cumming had eight, including two tpo’s. Grimsley also had eight, with one TPO and one OTP (a TPO in which the TPer loses). “At least I get credit for a TP even if I lose,” Doug Grimsley told tournament director Mike Orgill. [...]

The complete block results can be seen here. The semi-final was between Ben Rothman and Leo McBride. Rothman won that match +17tp -3 +26tp 4th to 7th placings were decided with an all play all round-robin. The results of that were Grimsley beat Bennett +12tpo Bast beat Curtis +24 Grimsley beat Bast +3 Bennett beat [...]

Ben Rothman won the North American Open today in fine style beating Brian Cumming. He came back from a loss in game 1 (to a sixth turn TP by Brian) to take the second game +26TP (8th turn). The third game saw all four balls gathered within four feet of each other on the east [...]

The results of the block are decided (nearly). Positions: 1 Brian Cumming (14/14) 2 Leo McBride (12/14) 3 Ben Rothman (12/15) McBride and Cumming did not play, but the result wouldn’t have changed the placings. McBride and Rothman will play off in a best-of-three semi-final to decide who challenges Cumming in the final on Saturday [...]

On Wednesday morning (before the 10am round) Cumming and McBride were leading with 9 wins. We had hoped to have the rest of the results posted this evening but technical incompatibilities have delayed that until at least tomorrow. We will try and update you then. For now here are the leaders from Wednesday morning:

A selection of photos from play on day 1 of the NA Open. View the full set after the break. Please see the original photos on Flickr for any use restrictions.