Billiards Digest July 2011

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 SEE, THE WORLD'S YOURS: In his thrilling run at the World 10-Ball Championship, Holland's Huidji See met exectations as little earlier than expected. by Ted Lerner<br>
36 OPEN CASE CLOSED: Van Boening breaks his way back from a four-rack deficit in the final of the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. by Nicholas Leider<br>
38 THE MAGIC's BACK: Efren Reyes returns to the winner's circle at the U.S. Open One-Pocket Championship. by Nicholas Leider<br>
61 SHOWING OFF: Ready for the BCA Expo? Here's a guide to some of the hottest new items in billiards. by BD Staff<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Welcome to the Optimist's Club.Mike Panozzo<br>
64 TIPS & SHAFTS: Don't be Silly. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: A teenage Loree John swipes her first major title<br>
8 BD NEWS: Madison's Viking Cue finds a buyer, prepares to reopen.<br>
10 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: This vehicle gives a new definition to the road player. Also, check out You Make the Call and Dear Jeanette.<br>
15 STROKE TO GENIUS: Mike Sigel hits the bank, but doesn' get paid.<br>
40 LEAGUE SPECIAL: ACS NATIONALS: The Tropicana opens up amateur championship season in Vegas.<br>
42 LEAGUE SPECIAL: BCAPL NATIONALS: Chicago's off Constantly II pockets the big money in the Riviera.<br>
46 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: A look back at those who really control pool's image.<br>
52 TOURNAMENTS: Alex Pagulayan has a little difficulty at the Hard Times 10-Ball Open, while Rodney Morris chills the competition in Sweden.<br>
56 TOUR SPOTTING: Mitch Ellerman proves that nice guys can finish first. Also, Mika Immonen plays it straight at the CSI 14.1 Challenge.<br>
63 MARKETPLACE: Check out some great offers.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: House Pro Tony Robles on setting goals. Plus, Straight Talk and Mika Immonen is On the Spot.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
24 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
26 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
28 Andy Segal. Trick Shots