Billiards Digest June 2014

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
34 THE BLAME GAME: Pool players are particulary adept at finding a scapegoat. by Robert Byrne<br>
36 AMATEUR HOUR: More than 2,000 players made the trek to Las Vegas for the American Poolplayers Association 2014 National Singles Championship. by Skip Maloney<br>
40 TEAM EUROPE'S SECRET WEAPON: While Team USA searched for leadership, Team Europe has its ace in Joha Ruijsink. by Ted Lerner<br>
58 STEP UP TO THE PLATE: The billiard industry is ready to slug away at BCA Summit 2014 in Louisville. by BD Staff<br>
59 NEW PRODUCTS GALORE: BD's annual Summit New Products Guide has something for everyone.

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
8 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Random Musings. by Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS:Unseen Perils. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Billiard news from 10, 25 and 30 years ago.<br>
10 WINGSHOTS: Filipino player Andam dead.<br>
11 YOU MAKE THE CALL: The case of the missing 7 ball.<br>
13 STROKE OF GENIUS: Hohmann escapes with a little help from a friend. <br>
46 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: There are advantages to providing a table in the workplace.<br>
50 TOURNAMENTS: Webb wins in Austria; Melling goes to school.<br>
54 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Joey Gray is on the cusp of great things. <br>
56 TOUR SPOTTING: Regional tour highlights.<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>
28 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
32 Andy Segal. Trick Shots