Billiards Digest June 2011

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 THE LONE STAR: Mike Dechaine plants himself among the nation's upper echelon with an Ultimate victory. by Skip Maloney<br>
32 THE VEGAS INVASION: The APA National Singles Championship doles out $450,000 in eight divisions. by BD Staff<br>
34 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Fifty years ago, the Jansco brothers organized a tournament in Johnston City that marked a new age for pool. by R.A. Dyer<br>
40 MANIC IN MANILA: Hohmann ekes out his Philippine Open title, while Chen dominates the women's field. by Ted Lerner<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Pool's Real "Shrine"Mike Panozzo<br>
64 TIPS & SHAFTS: With Apologies to Albert Morris. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Mosconi survives a scary indecent on the way to the golf course.<br>
8 BD NEWS: Viking cue hopes to locate a buyer for remaining assets.<br>
10 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Wondering when pool will get mainstream exposure? "Poolball" can't hurt. Also, check out You Make the Call and CueZilla.<br>
15 STROKE TO GENIUS: Semih Sayginer slices up a real piece of work against Sang Lee<br>
16 CALENDAR: The rundown of events and tournaments all over the world.<br>
50 TOURNAMENT SPECIAL: BEIJING OPEN: Taiwan's Chang, China's Chen tthrive under pressure.<br>
52 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: The poolhall can't escape its reputation as a dangerous place.<br>
56 TOURNAMENTS: Mitch Ellerman torched a talented field at the 2011 debut of the Seminole Pro Tour; Ouschan dominates the Euros-again.<br>
60 TOUR SPOTTING: Kim Jones looks to combine her business and billiards ventures, while Jared McGee tastes victory at a storm-battered GSBT stop.<br>
63 MARKETPLACE: Check out some great offers.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: Robles removes the fear behind the rail shot, Plus, Straight Talk and Jeremy Jones is put On the Spot.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
24 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
26 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
28 Andy Segal. Trick Shots