Billiards Digest July 2007

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
44 BREAK IT DOWN: Rodney Morris contemplates a new life outside of pool. by Mason King<br>
47 FATS & MOSCONI: In an exclusive book excerpt from the "The Hustler & The Champ," BD's "Untold Stories" columnist imagines the first meeting between two titans. by R.A Dyer<br>
52 CONFIDENCE GAME: Brash Shane Van Boeing surprises the EnjoyPool.com field before Orcollo's victory, and Karen Corr overcomes jitters for a fourth title. by Mason King<br>
58 8-BALL NATION: Amateurs pledge allegiance to bar tables, and the action never stops at the BCAPL National Championships. by David Surratt<br>
<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
16 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Bringing pool's heroes to the players. Mike Panozzo<br>
114 TIPS & SHAFTS: Books for your game and funny bone. George Fels<br>
<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
8 YERTERYEAR: Sigel's comeback after a two-year drought.<br>
10 MAILBAG The Debate over John Lewis and the ACS.<br>
12 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
14 BD NEWS: AMF Billiards joins the dearly departed<br>
18 WINGSHOTS: Dyer's latest on Mosconi and Fats. Plus, a cue by Cory Barnhart, You Make the Call, and Pool on TV for July.<br>
62 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos Build a billiard photo collection for free online.<br>
68 CALENDAR: Your guide to tournaments and events.<br>
70 TOURNAMENTS: Young guns Van Boening and Morra Score first pro titles. Plus, WPBA rankings and the BD/PoolDawg Power Index.<br>
74 TOUR SPOTTING: Miyuki Sakai continues to impress. Plus, Spotlight on Stephanie Mitchell.<br>
76 FELT FORUM: New products to drool over.<br>
77 MARKETPLACE: Some great offers to peruse.<br>
78 WHERE TO FIND BD: Check out our poolroom and retail partners.<br>
<b>INSTRUCTION</b><br>
28 Quick Hits: The dreaded shot off the rail. Plus, Drill Bits, Opening Shot, and more tips from the pros<br>
30 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
32 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
34 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
36 Tom Ross. In Focus<br>
38 David Alcatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
40 Audra Quinn. From Scratch<br>
42 Willie Jopling. Trick Shots