Billiards Digest July 1998

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
42 The Hot Seat: Brunswick's John Russel leads the 21st century charge.<br>
52 The BCA Nationals expose a dynasty. by Lauren Jagnow<br>
62 Buddy Hall backs it up at the first Camel event in Olathe. by Mike Panozzo<br>
68 John Higgins cashes in at Snooker World Championship. by Chris Mills<br>
82 New product listing for 1998 and beyond.<br>
96 BCA Expo exhibitor guide and show floor map.<br>
132 Metro Pool: Boston shows off its upscale athmosphere. by Karl Lueders<br>
144 The long, strange trip of Ronnie Allen. by David McCumber<br>
154 The book that captures the essence of pool in America. by Jon Resh<br>
158 Side Pockets in Kansas City is a franchise player. by Jenn Wilson<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
18 From the Publisher by Mike Panozzo<br>
22 Inside Spin by Mike Geffner<br>
38 Off the Rail by Laura Friedman<br>
40 Proprietor's Corner by Sue Backman<br>
184 Tips & Shafts by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 Ad Index<br>
10 BD News<br>
12 Calendar<br>
14 Mailbag<br>
16 BD Flashback<br>
17 Yesteryear<br>
72 Chronicles by Michael Shamos<br>
110 You Make the Call<br>
120 Media Review<br>
130 Wing Shots<br>
140 Tournaments<br>
177 Scoreboard<br>
180 Marketplace<br>
183 Felt Forum<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
24 Robert Byrne<br>
28 Grady Mathews<br>
30 Larry Schwartz<br>
32 Bob Jewett<br>
36 Fran Crimi<br>
162 Willie Jopling