Billiards Digest January 2013

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 KEEPING THE CUP: Team Europe withstands a late charge from the American (a heroic effort from Johnny Archer) to win his fifth Mosconi Cup in six year, 11.9. by Nicholas Leider<br>
34 COVERING HISTORY: To kick off Billiards Digest's 35th year in billiards, we take a look through the best (and a few of the worst) covers since our 1978 debut. by BD Staff<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Only Game in Town.Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS: Like Father, Like Son. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Gerda Hofstatter conquers the WPBA Classic Tour's debut. <br>
8 BD NEWS: What's the status of last year's U.S. Open IOUS?.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Stefano Pelinga earns a spot in the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Also, check out You Make the Call and Numbers Game.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Pagulayan busts open a cluster after a lenghty detour.<br>
16 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR: Events from regional tours to International championships.<br>
40 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Pool photographs can take you to some interesting places.<br>
47 TOURNAMENTS: The Taiwanese contingent dominates both division at the All Japans. Also, a few first-timers take WPA World Junior titles.<br>
50 TOUR SPOTTING:Colorado's Melissa Little makes the most of her time.<br>
52 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<br>
59 MARKETPLACE: Take a look at our retail and poolroom partners.<br>
55 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: Fels deals with 14.1 break shots in Straight Talk. Plus, On the Spot, House Pro and a drill to help hone your aim.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
24 Andy Segal. Trick Shots<br>
26 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
28 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles