Bruce Layton (21-12) of Ithaca NY defeated John Ciabattari (15-18) of Englewood NJ four games to none in the World Series. It was Layton’s fourteenth STAR Tournaments win.

            Layton defeated Brian Smith three games to two in one semi-final. Ciabattari defeated Mark Giddings three games to two in the other semi-final.  Ciabattari won a playoff game from Larry Gellar to advance.

            Giddings (17-7) won the division.

nine players, one divisions

1st

Bruce Layton (21-12) 39 pts

2nd

John Ciabattari (15-18) 18 pts

3rd (tie)

Mark Giddings (19-10) 28 pts

3rd (tie)

Brian Smith (17-12) 22 pts