The Springfield Flash Pockets Predator UPA Pro Tour Championship At Seville Sports Palace DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In his first major title win, 29-year-old Danny Harriman, the 'Springfield Flash,' has won the Super Bowl of pool, the Predator UPA Pro Tour Championship 2002 and its $10,000 championship purse. Playing under the Tiffany lamps of Seville's Sports Palace, Harriman who hails from Springfield Missouri, racked up the win in a hard-fought competition with top national players from around the world including Corey Deuel, "The Prince of Pool" from Ohio, the number one ranked player in the UPA. Tony Robles of New York City, 'the Silent Assassin' was runner-up, taking the $5,000 second-place prize. Ranked number 16 by the United Pool Players Association (UPA), Robles also won the Sportsman of the Year Award. Corey Deuel was awarded the title of UPA Player of the Year for a second consecutive year. The Rookie of the Year Award went to newcomer Tony Crosby of Manchester, England, who earned the highest number of points in his first year with the Tour. The title of UPA Man of the Year went to Phil Mueller, UPA Vice President. "Phil earned the title for his tireless and unwavering efforts in promoting both the Association and the sport," said UPA President Charlie Williams. It was the first time that the world-class tournament which opened December 4, was held outside of its traditional hotel environment and under the thirty-foot high ceilings of Seville, Delray Beach's classy billiard hall and restaurant. It concluded yesterday with the finals and the Awards dinner banquet which followed at Seville's. Welcoming the decision by The United Pool Players Association, Seville owner Joe DiLeo said, "It was an honor to be chosen to host this extraordinary tournament and its incredible players. Our customers can look forward to seeing many more of these memorable events at Seville." In addition to its 21 classic pool tables and Tiffany lamps, Seville, 600 N. Congress Ave. Suite 300-A. is proud of another stake in history. Its main bar is the original from the well-known Churchill's pub in London which Dileo purchased and installed earlier this year. And with 35 television screens, including two large screen TVs in a living room setting, sport fans follow their teams in comfort, while selecting from a full menu that includes steaks and seafood and tapas. Contact: Mark Hopkinson of TransMedia Group, +1-561-750-9800, ext. 15 MHopkinson@transmediagroup.com