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Leroy's Money Talks Invitational Tournament:
Final Four Survivors Sonner vs Moseman and Bogdanovich vs. Gonzales Picks Broadcast throughout Nevada & www.americanwagering.com December 18, 2007 (Las Vegas, NV) It wasn't pretty, but the Final Four handicappers in the Leroy's Money Talks Invitational survived the sleet and snow of the NFL and are just 14 picks away from $160,000. Doc Moseman, posted last week's only winning record at 4-3, defeating Adam Meyer (3-4) while Jorge Gonzales went 3-4 to take down Andy Iskoe (1-6). Moseman, with a 16-12 overall record thanks to his overtime match in the second round, may be one of the favorites to reach the finals. The Wisconsin native has run a professional handicapping service for the past 35 years and is a devout college handicapper. He should find solace as five college bowl games will be posted on Leroy's boards this weekend. "Sure, I follow the Wisconsin Badgers," Moseman said. "But my favorite team is the one who has the greatest chance to win." Amateur Paul Sonner will face Doc in the semi-finals. Sonner is founder and owner of Northern Nevada's Bully's Sports Bars and has also leaned heavily on colleges picks throughout the tournament, posting an 11-8-2 overall record. Sonner has pledged his tournament winnings to local charities should he survive the next two rounds. Sonner co-hosts with Leroy's Northern Nevada Director of Operations Chris Andrews the Leroy's Bully's Sports Hour, Friday's at 5 p.m. on ESPN Radio 630 KPLY in Reno. On the other side of the bracket, long-time sports betting guru Nick Bogdanovich goes against pro handicapper Jorge Gonzales. Bogdanovich is the 2006 Money Talks champion and sports an overall record of 11-9-1, but has limped into the finals with two losing tallies wrapped around an impressive 6-0-1 result in the second round. Gonzales is a popular handicapper and sports talk show guest in the Las Vegas area. He was this year's Reno Gazette-Journal handicapping champ and also sports an 11-9-1 overall record. Sonner takes on Moseman Friday at The Fitz at 2 p.m., while Bogdanovich and Gonzales square off at 7 p.m. at the Riviera. Overall, the handicappers have continued their tough seasons as their combined record is now 178-210-18* against the spread. The unique "Money Talks" is the largest event of its kind in Nevada and features 32 well-known handicappers who put up $5,000 each in a bracketed, head-to-head tournament...one loss and you're done. The winner-take-all prize is $160,000 and will be determined on the finals scheduled for Dec. 28. Match winners are determined by the best record on seven college and/or pro picks against the spread. A "best-bet" designated among each player's picks will settle any ties. The "Money Talks" show is broadcast on radio stations throughout the state each Friday with head-to-head, "live" picking. This Friday's afternoon matches will take place at Fitzgerald's in downtown Las Vegas from 2-3 p.m. It will be broadcast on KENO-AM -1460 in Las Vegas and KPLY-AM 630 in Reno as well as www.americanwagering.com The evening match from the Riviera Sports Book will be broadcast on KSFN AM-1140 in Las Vegas and KBZZ AM-1270 in Reno. Sports talk KWNA AM-1400 in Winnemucca and KELY AM-1230 in Ely will also pick up the action from both shows. All picks and standings and are posted at www.americanwagering.com
About Leroy's *Moseman's second round match ended in a tie, forcing "overtime" against Bill Edler |
