Billiards Digest December 2009

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
16 BACK IN ACTION: A vicious Scott Simonetti his left hand and foot. But , it couldn't keep him from playing the game he loves. by Skip Maloney<br>
34 THE LOANG ROAD: With a 14-match winning streak, Mika Immonen made history as only the second back-to-back champion in U.S. Open history. by Nicholas Leider<br>
40 A SECOND WIND: Travel-weary Jasmin Ouschan got a big boost of energy by winning her second year at the Pacific Coast Classic. by Nicholas Leider<br>
42 NAUGHTY OR NICE? Santa's sure to find plenty of pool players when he's checking his list. Lucky for the big man, this year's Holiday Gift Guide provides plenty of ideas. by BD Staff<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Catching up with "Spanish Mike" .Mike Panozzo<br>
64 TIPS & SHAFTS: A little QT with Dan and Jerry.George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Two decades ago, Oliver Ortmann began the Euopean takeover of 14.1.<br>
10 MAILBAG: Looking back on two decades of Johnny Archer.<br>
12 BD NEWS: The recent WPBA Board elections left some asking questions.<br>
14 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers<br>
16 WINGSHOTS: Scott Simonetti has had a long road back to the Tri-State Tour. Also, You Make the Call with Mika Shamos and Pool on TV.<br>
19 STROKE TO GENIUS: Stephan Cohen's of doozey at this year's World 14.1 Championship.<br>
52 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Reviewing the history of women's professional pool.<br>
57 TOURNAMENTS: Last year's Players of the Year, Kelly Fisher and Mika Immonen pocker do-or-die titles. Also, Betty Sessions wins U.S. Amateur title.<br>
60 TOUR SPOTTING: Manny Chau's first win on the DMIRP 10-Ball Tour went dowm to the wire. Plus, NWPA star Liz Cole has bigger plans on the Classic Tour.<br>
62 MARKETPLACE: Check out some great offers.