Billiards Digest May 1999

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
28 The Hot Seat: Author Ned Polsky evaluates the modern hustler. by John Stravinsky<br>
35 A look at the re-release of Polsky's "Hustlers, Beats and Others."<br>
40 The Super Billiards Expo: It's all about the players<br>
44 Cover Story: John Abruzzo leads the team to beat in 8-ball. by Karl Lueders<br>
52 "Focus" is a word Jon Kucharo doesn't take lightly. by Mike Geffner<br>
60 Cuetec Cues Players Championship: A packed house? Indeed!<br>
65 The game's top pros reveal their secrets to tournament preparation.<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
12 From the Publisher by Mike Panozzo<br>
14 Inside Spin by Mike Geffner<br>
81 Proprietor's Cornerby Sue Backman<br>
88 Tips & Shafts by George Fels<br>


<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
4 Ad Index<br>
6 Yesteryear<br>
9 BD News<br>
10 Calendar<br>
11 Mailbag<br>
71 Scoreboard<br>
73 Pro Rankings<br>
74 Wing Shots<br>
77 Marketplace<br>
78 Felt Forum<br>
82 Chronicles by Mike Shamos<br>
85 You Make the Call<br>
86 Media Review<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
16 Larry Schwartz<br>
18 Grady Mathews<br>
20 Mike Sigel<br>
22 Bob Jewett<br>
24 Fran Crimi<br>
26 Nick Varner<br>
87 Willie Jopling