Billiards Digest January 2008

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
42 PEACH BLOSSOMS: Daryl Peach's surprising run to the 2007 World Pool Championship title seemed like something out of a dream. And it was, actually. by Mason King<br>
50 Q-Limping: The 18-day Qlympics didn't get off to the fast start that its creators had hoped. by Nicholas Leider<br>
52 UNTOLD STORIES: A recently discovered lawsuit from the late-1940's pulls back the curtainon industry politics and Ralph Greenleaf's dodgy behaviour. by R.A. Dyer<br>
56 30 OVER 30: In honor of BD's 30th year of publication, we debut a monthly feature counting down the most memorable tournament finals of the last three decades. by BD Staff<br>
<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
16 From The Publisher: What not to look forward to in 2008. by Mike Panozzo<br>
72 Tips & Shafts: Front-to-back 1-P and rail-first 3-C.> by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Willie Mosconi lends credibility to "Bad to the Bone.<br>
10 MAILBAG: Are promoters trying to keep their events a secret<br>
12 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
14 BD NEWS: The IPT is back, PL Promotions is out, and BCA Moves its 9-ball bash<br>
18 WINGSHOTS: A proposed $22M tour poses questions. Plus, a cue by Richard Black, Pool on TV for January, and the debut of Stroke of Genius <br>
26 CALENDAR: Your guie to tournaments and events.<br>
59 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos Watch yourself. Some very curious injuries can occur in poolrooms.<br>
63 TOURNAMENTS: Rodner Morris gets back on track, and Allison Fisher stayes the course, Plus, WPBA rankings and the BD/PoolDawg Power Index.<br>
68 TOUR SPOTTING: Putnam returns to form on Viking Tour; Park heats up Blaze Tour<br>
69 FELT FORUM: New products to drool over.<br>
70 MARKETPLACE: Some great offers to ponder.<br>
71 WHERE TO FIND BD: Check out our poolroom and retail partners.<br>

<b>INSTRUCTION</b><br>
28 Quick Hits: A Hard look at the soft break. Plus, Drill Bits, Opening Shot, and Mika Immonen's On the Spot<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 Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
40 Audra Quinn. From Scratch<br
41 Willie Jopling. Trick Shots