Billiards Digest July 2013

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
32 AMATEUR HOURS: It's that time of year-and the ACS and VNEA hit Las Vegas for their national championship. by Skip Maloney<br>
38 A BRIGHT FUTURE: The world's best head to Shanghai, with Corteza and Liu topping the talent-loaded China Open. by Ted Lerner<br>
59 BCA PRODUCT GUIDE: Whether or not you're heading to Chicago for the BCA Summit, this month's New Product Showcase is a can't-miss for hot items. by BD Staff<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: What Makes a Leader.Mike Panozzo<br>
68 TIPS & SHAFTS: A Dollar Earned. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Thorsten Hohmann's shocking run from upstart to world champ<br>
8 BD NEWS: Brunswick Billiards pulls out from this month's BCA trade show.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: The NFL's Justin Tuck and pool's Black Widow cue up for charity.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Efren Reyes turns in an incredible one-pocket carom.<br>
16 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR: Events from regional tours to International championships.<br>
44 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Part II in an eye-opening look at pool's difficult racial history.<br>
50 TOURNAMENTS: Corey Deuel takes an interesting path to U.S. Snooker title. Across the Atlantic, the EuroTour crowns two champs in Austria.<br>
54 TOUR SPOTTING: Yomaylin Feliz killer instinct hides behind a smiling face<br>
64 BCA EXPO LISTINGS: Find out where your favorite exhibitors are located.<br>
66 BCA EXPO MAP: Here's to help you navigate the BCA Summit floor.<br>
67 ADVERTISING INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits:Tidbits to Up Your Game.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
24 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
26 Andy Segal. Trick Shots<br>
28 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles