Billiards Digest June 2009

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 BCA: LOOKING AHEAD After 12 turbulent months, the BCA hopes the 2009 Expo in Las Vegas will be a shot in the arm for the industry. by Nicholas Leider<br>
36 AMATEUR HOUR: The APA National Singles Championships attracted thousanfs of shooters to the Riviera. $450,000 has a way of attracting a crowd. by Nicholas Leider<br>
40 MASTER OF THE TABLE: Darren Appleton hit the $20,000 jackpot at Matchroom Sport's World Pool Masters. by Mike Panozzo<br>
46 ACCESSORIES: DVDS With all the instructional DVDs out there, how do you know which one is for you? Here's a look at a few of the best. by George Fels<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Looking for pool. Mike Panozzo<br>
64 TIPS & SHAFTS: Sharing the gift of Mosconi. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Larry Johnson, better known as "Boston Shorty', answers the Hall's call.<br>
8 BD NEWS: Predator announces European dates of new world tour.<br>
10 AD Index: Your guide to BD's advertisers<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Pat Fleming plays emcee to a pool-themed game show. Plus, Mika goes to the bank in Stoke of Genius and You Make the Call.<br>
16 CALENDAR: Your Guide to tournaments and events<br>
50 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos Think pool isn't taken seriously in the U.S.? Head to Qatar.<br
55 TOURNAMENTS:Ouschan and Hofstatter dominate the women's divisions at the European Pool Championships; Chou was Taiwan's Amway Open<br>
58 TOUR SPOTTING: Scott Toliefson takes his second titel on the Tiger Pool Tour. Plus, My-Hanh Lac takes the New York State Championship.<br>
61 FELT FORUM: Check out a few new products.<br>
62 MARKETPLACE: Some great offers<br>
63 WHERE TO FIND BD: Check out our poolroom and retail partners.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: Robles looks at rhythm. Plus, Drill Bits, Straight Talk and Nick van den Berg is On the Spot.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
24 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
26 Tom Ross. In Focus
28 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
(Willie Jopling's Trick Shots will return next month)