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BROOKLYN - This year's event was held at the H.E.S., the official back-up site to the USHA National 1-Wall Championships. Thanks to Artie Fuchs, Jack Feldman, Juned Khan, Ron Florez, and others for all their help. Also a "Thank You" to Adam Gittlitz for his donation which helped offset the cost of the hospitality. See the write-up of the Men's 35+ Doubles by Artie Fuchs.
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| HES Men's Doubles Finalists: Pee Wee Castro and Willie Polanco defeated Robert Sostre and Tony Roberts. |
The Men's Pro Doubles final featured defending National
One-wall doubles champions against former National champions, Tony
Roberts and Robert Sostre. Sostre played in his first USHA Ranked event since an injury sidelined him last year. Brooklyn's Albert Apuzzi gives us details.
MENS PRO-DOUBLES – By Albert Apuzzi
In the semis PeeWee Castro and Willie Polanco jumped out to a 6 point lead. The rest of the match was played about even, but Dave and Rookie were unable to close to gap and fell 25-16. On the lower half of the draw the kids, Saul Gonzalez and Luis Rodriguez, broke out to a 8-0 lead, but the cagey veterans, Tony Roberts and Robert Sostre, caught them at 12 and ultimately won the match 25-20.
In the final Roberts and Sostre jumped to an 11-6 lead. Castro and Polanco caught up and raced ahead before Roberts and Sostre were able to close the gap at 19 all. At that point it appeared that Sostre’s layoff caught up with him as he seemed to be fatigued. Castro and Polanco were able to end the match without their opponents earning another point.
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| HES 35+ Doubles Finalists: Rene Carabello and Al Torres over Mike Grabowski and Matt Abbitiello |
35 +INVITATIONAL DOUBLES - By Artie Fuchs
The final pitted Rene Caraballo and Al Torres versus Matt Abbtiello and Mike Grabowski. The lead changed hands early until Caraballo and Torres opened up a commanding 22-7 lead. Al's serve and Rene's steadiness proved to much as they went on to prevail 25-18.
"Read More" to see full results from both divisions.
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