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Sarang on song

MUMBAI Oct. 7. Sarang Shroff outclassed Ashok Shandilya 4-0 in the snooker final of the Rexcello Castor P.J. Hindu Gymkhana All-India billiards & snooker tournament. The former national champion was in such flow compared to his off-colour rival that the element of a contest was reduced to the minimum in the much-awaited title clash on Tuesday. The champion earned Rs. 50,000 as against Rs. 28,000 for the runner-up, alongwith Rs. 2500 for a 93 break against Yasin Merchant, the highest of the competition.

Shroff, continuing his semifinal form which fetched a 5-0 win over Kamal Tulshan, opened up with a 61 break in the first frame, 52 and 47 in the third and fifth respectively to leave Shandilya far behind. The latter was trailing 0-3 within an hour into the final, forcing the organisers to give both contestants a break after the fourth to avoid a quick finish.

The champion returned to the table in a hungrier mood and rifled a 47 to wrap up the match.

Nari Contractor, ex-India Test captain, was the chief guest and Amir

Merchant of Rexcello Castors, the guest of honour.

The result (snooker final): Sarang Shroff beat Ashok Shandilya 4-0 (77(61)-17, 61-7, 95(52)-3, 84-40, 79(47)-12).

On Monday, Devendra Joshi delivered when it mattered most to accomplish a 5-4 victory in the billiards title clash against young challenger Rupesh Shah.

Monday's results: Billiards (final): Devendra Joshi bt Rupesh Shah 5-4 (150(67, 57)-23, 83-150(59), 151-50, 150(126)-3, 123-150(83), 55-150, 151(85)-49, 142(89)-151(80), 150(77)-135).

Snooker (semifinals): Ashok Shandilya bt Yasin Merchant 5-3 (73-23, 65-23, 22-64, 64-17, 65-14, 44-60, 55-69, 93(93)-9; Sarang Shroff bt Kamal Tulshan 5-0 (56-17, 72-39, 62-50, 79(63)-21, 72-35).

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