Billiards Digest October 2014

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
26 DECISION DAY: Who will represent Team USA at the 2014 Mosconi Cup? The decision date draws near. by Mike Panozzo<br>
30 TEAMS OF TEAMS: The American Poolplayers Association National Team Championships featured new scoring, and crowned new champions. by Skip Maloney<br>
34 MARATHON MAN: It has been a great run for Mika Immonen, who joins the greatest ever in the BCA Hall of Fame.by Mike Panozzo<br>
38 LITTLE BIG MAN: Philippine pool pioneer Jose Parica finally gets his due. by Nick Leider<br>
42 HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT CUE: Tips for making sure you get the proper cue for your game. by Deno Andrews<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
8 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Deserving duo.by Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS: The practice players. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Live, on ESPN, its Earl Strickland!.<br>
10 WINGSHOTS: Billiards chasing bocce on "sports"chart.<br>
13 STROKE OF GENIUS: Francisco busts a move. <br>
46 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: How the ACU-I kept the game alive on campus.<br>
50 TOURNAMENTS: Young guns dominate in Missouri, Wisconsin.<br>
53 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<br>
54 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: With his life in order, Jorge Rodriguez is back in action. <br>

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