Billiards Digest August 2013

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY: Despite the absence of many top players, the Southern Classic produced great pool, and a bevy of champions. by BD Staff<br>
34 A FINE FINNISH: Mika Immonen reacquainted himself with major hardware at the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships. by BD Staff<br>
36 EXPO-NENTIAL DECLINE: As attendance numbers continue to slide, the BCA makes its plans for the future. by BD Staff<br>
38 WEB ROYALTY: Site gawkers anxiously await the arrival of the Annual BD Web Awards winners. by Meryl K. Evans<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mid-Summer Musings.Mike Panozzo<br>
68 TIPS & SHAFTS: The Woof-Masters. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: The Kaiser rolls to the World 8-Ball Championship.<br>
8 BD NEWS: The U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships gets one more chance.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Accue Stats' Fleming rarely stands Pat.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: An unlikely bank leaves the experts speechless.<br>
16 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR: Events from regional tours to International championships.<br>
44 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: The checkerd history of billiard record-keeping.<br>
48 TOURNAMENTS: Another Filipino nabs Hard Times Open. Sweden Open a delight for Ouschan.<br>
53 TOUR SPOTTING: Jesse James proves to be a deadly shot.<br>
54 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<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