In 1973 , at 14 , Balukas successfully defended her straight pool U.S. Open title , defeating runner-up Donna Ries , a psychologist from Kansas City , Missouri , with a final score of 75-72 in 42 innings and a high run of 26 , earning her a $ 2,000 purse .
In 1973 , at fourteen , Balukas successfully defended her straight pool U.S. Open title .