Dozens descend on UH to claim title of air hockey world champion
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Cummings once again prepared to defend his title Saturday at the University of Houston during the U.S. Air Hockey Association’s four-day global tournament. The outcome, decided Sunday, will determine the next world champion of a sport often thought of as little more than an arcade amusement.
More than 60 people competed, and then watched as some of the elite players challenged each other to high-intensity matches. With wrapped fingers, they swiped custom paddles at ricocheting pucks.