Billiards Digest January 2009

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
42 MONICA'S MOMENT: Monica Webb was considered the best player to never win a Classic Tour title-until she snapped off the 2008 WPBA Tour Championships. by Mason King<br>
46 CALLING THE SHOTS: Shannon Daulton knocked off the rust in a hurry at the GSBT Players Championship's 10-ball tournament, while Gabe Owen dominated in one-pocket. by Nicholas Leider<br>
48 THE FOX & THE FLY: Did a pesky fly drive a billiards champion to end his own life? Take a closer look at one of the game's most enduring tales. by Jason Steeves<br>
52: THE HITMAN: Raj Hundal is one of the most recognizable players in pool, and he'd have it no other way. by Mike Geffner<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
14 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Good things come to those who wait. by Mike Panozzo<br>
72 TIPS & SHAFTS: Nothing is wrong with playing Solitaire. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Sang Lee wins America's first World 3-C title in four decades.<br>
8 MAILBAG: What happened to all the fancy high-end poolrooms?<br>
10 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
12 BD NEWS: The WPA tweaks its rankings; the BCA tries to beef up membership.<br>
16 WINGSHOTS: Alex Pagulayan charges BSCP's Makabenta and Fajardo with libel. Plus. Stroke of Genius with Mika Immonen and You Make the Call.<br>
24 CALENDAR: Your guide to tournaments and events.<br>
25 PRACTICE TABLE: Stay sharp with some help from BD's instruction gurus.<br>
58 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos:Sticks & Stones: Proof the pen is mightier than the cue.<br>
62 TOURNAMENTS: Stevie Moore takes his first major title in rotation game. Plus, the WPA Junior Worlds, and the BD/PoolDawg Power Index.<br>
66 TOUR SPOTTING: Kielar pockets Maryland State 8-Ball title; Sholes ends 2008 in style. Plus, spotlight on Leslee Davis-Blaikie.<br>
70 MARKETPLACE: Some great offers.<br>
71 WHERE TO FIND BD: Check out our poolroom and retail partners.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
24 Quick Hits: Getting in the proper stance. Plus, Drill Bits, Straight Talk, and Darren Appleton put 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 Nicholas Leider. The Rookie<br>
38 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
(Willie Jopling's Trick Shots will return next month)