Billiards Digest December 2010

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
28 DYNAMIC DAZ: Taking the U.S. Open crown in an absolute thrilling final, Darren Appleton made sure to enjoy his championship run in Chesapeake. by Nicholas Leider<br>
36 WAIT NO MORE: Overdue for a world title at 24 years old? Jasmin Ouschan can check that goal off her list after topping the Women's World 10-Ball Championship. by Ted Lerner<br>
40 SANTA'S HELPERS: If you can believe it, the holiday shopping season is around the corner. Check out the Holiday gift guide for the latest and greatest for your favorite player. by BD Staff<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Mike Panozzo<br>
64 TIPS & SHAFTS: Poolrooms & Schoolrooms. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Efren Reyes climbs atop the International Pool Tour's King of the Hill.<br>
10 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: A look at Q-Master Billiards, host of the U.S. Open's after hours. Also, check out this month's You Make the Call and Pool on TV.<br>
15 STROKE TO GENIUS: Dannu Medina hugs the rail in preparation for next month's thriller.<br>
50 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Examining the 1916 study of high school billiardists in Columbus, Ohio.<br>
54 TOURNAMENTS: Ortmann nabs and emotioal win at the World Tournament of 14.1. Also, Van Boening drubs Immonen in Big Apple challenge match.<br>
58 TOUR SPOTTING: Cuemaker and semipro Dan Heldrich takes a crack at a career in pool. Plus, Nicole Keeney and Jesse Bowman roll to Midwest titles.<br>
63 MARKETPLACE: Check out some great offers.