Billiards Digest December 2014

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
32 CHINA SYNDROME: In yet another all-China finale, Shasha Liu defeated country-woman Siming Chen to capture her second world crown at the Women's World 9-Ball Championship in Guillin, China. by Ted Lerner<br>
36 UNTOLD STORIES: CISERO MURPHY Pool's only African-American world champion fought a lengthy battle to gain acceptance in the mostly segregated pool community. by Jake Dyer<br>
42 'TIS THE SEASON!: The annual Billiards Digest Holiday Gift Guide is sure to feature something for the pool player in your life..even if you're buyin for yourself!<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
12 FROM THE PUBLISHER: What's In a name.by Mike Panozzo<br>
65 TIPS & SHAFTS:Traps. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Years of Mosconi Cup highlights.<br>
10 BD NEWS: Dragon Promotions, WPA clash over event.<br>
14 WINGSHOTS: John Ogonowski leaves behind years of support for the game.<br>
15 YOU MAKE THE CALL: Don't jump to conclusions.<br>
17 STROKE OF GENIUS: Strickland makes it happen.<br>
18 MEDIA REVIEW: "Road Stories 2" with Strickland; "Build Your Game," by Roque<br>
20 CALENDAR: Tournaments, trade shows and special events.<br>
54 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Playing it straight.<br>
58 TOURNAMENTS: Appleton rolls through Accu-Stats event.<br>
60 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: A "bogle" who's playing well above par. <br>
62 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<br>

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