Billiards Digest July 2010

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
12 SENIOR MOMENT: The Laguna Woods Village Billiards Club had a heck of a debut in its local APA league-but don't call it beginner's luck. by Skip Maloney<br>
30 CONQUERING HERORS: The BCA Pool League Nationals provided plenty of drama for those who flocked to the Riviera. by Matt Kelemen<br>
38 WITH A KISS: Filipino sensation Lee Vann Corteza collected his first major title on American soil at May's U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. by Nicholas Leider<br>
46 MR. LAS VEGAS: Another spring trip to Sin City and yet another title for Dennis Orcollo-this time at Matchroom Sport's World Pool Masters. by Mike Panozzo<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: What happened to our game? .Mike Panozzo<br>
88 TIPS & SHAFTS: The highest of highs?.George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Taiwan topped the 2000 and 2005 World Pool Championships.<br>
8 BD NEWS: The BCA prepares for a "momentous announcement" at July's Expo.<br>
10 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Kevin Trudeau avoids jail time after being found in contempt of court. Also, You Make the Call and this month's listings for Pool on TV.<br>
15 STROKE TO GENIUS: Rafael Martinez goes around the table for pin-point position.<br>
52 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: If you have an internet connection, you've got history at your fingertips.<br>
56 TOURNAMENTS: Rodney Morris found his way back into the winner's circle on the Seminole Tour. Also, Francisco Bustamante wins Bonus Ball's debut.<br>
62 TOUR SPOTTING: Teen Phenom Joshua Newman has got big plans for life after high shool. Plus, Zion Zvi and Mike Davis take regional titles.<br>
65 MARKETPLACE: Check out some great offers.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: Robles examines the game between your ears. Plus, Drill Bits, Straight Talk and Daryl Peach is put On the Spot.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Andy Segal. Trick Shots
24 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
26 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
28 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk