Billiards Digest December 2013

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 THE NIELS DEAL: Holland's Niels Feijen scorched an elite international field to win the World Pool Masters. by Nick Leider<br>
32 HOME COOKIN': Tiny Rubilen Amit played like a monster to win the Women's World 10-Ball Championship in front of frenetic home crown. by Ted Lerner<br>
36 OPEN AND SHUT: Shane Van Boening's third U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship was just another tournament. by Skip Maloney<br>
40 HOF-JEANETTE LEE: The improbable career leaved an incredible mark. by Nick Leider<br>
44 HOF-BARRY HEARN: How a British promoter became pool's biggest name. by Ted Lerner<br>
50 PRESENTS! PRESENTS! A Holiday Gift Guide that will bring a smile to every player.

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER:With a Little Luck. by Mike Panozzo<br>
72 TIPS & SHAFTS: Pam & Phil. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: A Mosconi Cup retrospective.<br>
8 BD NEWS: Has the Challenge of Champions seen its last days?.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: IPT founder Trudeau found guilty; BCA makes new friends.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Uchigaki's gutsy topspin draws oohs and ahhs.<br>
16 CALENDAR: Tournaments, trade shows and special events. <br>
60 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: A full rack of mechanical solutions to pool's age-old problem.<br>
64 TOURNAMENTS: East routs West in the Queens Cup; Van Boening wins TAR 37.<br>
70 TOUR SPOTTING: Regional tour round-up.<br>
71 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Road player Keith Bennett still finding his tournament groove.<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