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Joe Minici Wins Australian National Billiards
29 Jun 2002

The Australian National Billiards Championship over the 50up format was held concurrently with the Open tournament. Joe Minici scored the double, becoming the first player to win the timed format and 50up titles in the same year, again defeating Frank Humphreys in the final.

Humphreys took the early advantage in the best of 15 game final, taking a lead of 5-2. Minici asked for a break in play and took the chance for a cup of coffee, which turned out to be exactly what he needed. Humphreys still held on and led 7-4, needing just one more game for victory, but Minici fought tooth and nail to win the next four games to win 8-7.