Billiards Digest October 1998

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
46 The Hot Seat: Steve Tipton talks about the WPBA's future.<br>
56 Kristi Carter achieves harmony as a pro player and gambler. by Karl Lueders<br>
62 Twenty Years of Billiards Digest. by Mike Panozzo<br>
88 Vivian Villareal snaps out of it in New York City. by Mike Panozzo<br>
94 The little Metropolis wins big at APA final in Las Vegas. by Lauren Jagnow<br>
99 Bustamante buries the competition at the Riviera 8-Ball Open. by Lauren Jagnow<br>
125 What's the verdict on the U.S.'s new three-cushion tour? by Karl Lueders<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
14 Guest Column by Mort Luby Jr.<br>
16 From the Publisher by Mike Panozzo<br>
18 Inside Spin by Mike Geffner<br>
30 Off the Rail by Laura Friedman<br>
34 Byrne on Billiards by Robert Byrne<br>
42 Proprietor's Cornerby Sue Backman<br>
128 Tips & Shafts by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 Calendar<br>
8 BD Flashback<br>
9 Yesteryear<br>
10 BD News<br>
12 Mailbag<br>
13 Ad Index<br>
32 You Make the Call<br>
103 Tournaments<br>
105 Scoreboard<br>
107 Pro Rankings<br>
110 Chronicles by Mike Shamos<br>
115 Marketplace<br>
120 Media Review by Ken Shouler<br>
121 Wing Shots<br>
124 Felt Forum<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
20 Larry Schwartz<br>
22 Bob Jewett<br>
24 Grady Mathews<br>
26 Fran Crimi<br>
28 Mike Sigel