Billiards Digest October 2012

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 THE MODERN AGE: What can you do with six pockers and four legs? A lot. Our table showcase features modern interpretations of a classic design. by BD Staff<br>
38 FINNS FOR THE WIN!: Finland's Mika Immonen and Petri Makkonen enters the World Cup of Pool ranked 16th-and walked out as champions. by Nicholas Leider<br>
40 CORR VALUES: Upon her induction into the BCA Hall of Fame this month, Karen Corr reflects on 12 years atop the women's game and a trying two-years hiatus. by Mike Panozzo<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the News.Mike Panozzo<br>
60 TIPS & SHAFTS: Waiting to See. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Jackie Gleason ranks fifth on ESPN's list of top sports roles.<br>
8 BD NEWS: The SGMA releases its participation numbers for pool. <br>
10 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Pool makes a cameo on HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire'-and Tony Robles is there to help. Also, check out You Make the Call.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS:Corey Deuel table-length kiss may make you swoon.br>
48 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Take a look at how championship were decided a century ago.<br>
53 TOURNAMENTS: Mosconi Cup hopeful Mike Dechaine snaps off the Turning Stone Classic, while Daryl Peach grabs a EuroTour title in Germany.<br>
56 TOUR SPOTTING: Mosconi Cup hopeful Mike Dechaine snaps off the Turning Stone Classic, while Daryl Peach grabs a EuroTour title in Germany.<br>
58 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<br>
59 MARKETPLACE: Take a look at our retail and poolroom partners.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits:A few pros weigh in on Thorsten Hohmann, Plus, On the Spot, Straight Talk and a drill to help you eliminate clusters.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
24 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
26 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
28 Andy Segal. Trick Shots