Billiards Digest September 2007

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
40 NOT ALWAYS PRETTY: Oliver Ortmann seized the second annual world 14.1 championships, mrked by unorthodox play and wild comebacks. By George Fels<br>
46 RAKIN ON THE RISE: An interview with Mary Rakin, America's firs world Juniors champ, about college, family, and big expectations. By Nicholas Leider<br>
49 UNTOLD STORIES: Little-known champion Andrew St. Jean could beat Greenleaf, but not the bottle. By R.A. Dyer<br>
52 GET IN STROKE: Summer's over, folks, and it's time to get ready for league season. Check out dozens of tips BD's pool gurus on erasing the rust and reclaiming your game. BY Mason King<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
16 From The Publisher: "World" weary: The title's not so impressive. by Mike Panozzo<br>
72 Tips & Shafts: How would Willie Mosconi rate today? by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Tommy Kennedy's miraculous run at the U.S. Open.<br>
10 MAILBAG: The ACS wants to fill America's leadership.<br>
12 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
14 BD NEWS: Pool becomes the fourth most popular sport in America<br>
18 WINGSHOTS: Jeanette Lee on practising wisely. Plus, a cue by Steve Klein, You Make the Call, and Pool on TV for September<br>
57 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos One century ago, Thomas Hueston was unbeatable.<br>
61 CALENDAR: Your guie to tournaments and events.<br>
62 TOURNAMENTS: Junior Nationals crowns Rakin, Barney, Shuffett and Miller. Plus, WPBA rankings and the BD/PoolDawg Power Index.<br>
66 TOUR SPOTTING: A surprising debut for Hospedales on the Tiger Tour. Plus, Spotlight on Richard Barney<br>
68 FELT FORUM: New products to drool over.<br>
77 MARKETPLACE: Some great offers in BD's classifieds section.<br>
78 WHERE TO FIND BD: Check out our poolroom and retail partners.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
26 Quick Hits: Robles on practicing rail shots. Plus, Drill Bits, Opening Shot, and putting John Schmidt on the Spot<br>
28 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
30 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
32 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
34 Tom Ross. In Focus<br>
36 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
38 Audra Quinn. From Scratch<br
39 Willie Jopling. Trick Shots