Billiards Digest August 2015

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
38 OUSCHAN'S ONE: Austria's Albin Ouschan captured his first major titel when he raced through a stacked field at the China Open. by Mika Panozzo<br>
42 POOL REVOLUTIONARY: Michael Phelas is considered the " Father of American pool," but he was also a devoted son of Ireland and he contributed mightily to his nation's cause. by Jake Dyer<br>
57 VEGAS, BABY! A return to Las Vegas for the annual BCA Expo could turn the billiard business back in the right direction. by Mike Panozzo<br>
58 NEW PRODUCTS! What's new in billiards and home gamerooms.<br>
66 EXHIBITOR LISTINGS: Complete exhibit hall floorplan and list of exhibtors.<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Heroes. by Mike Panozzo<br>
72 TIPS & SHAFTS: You know you've got it bad. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Sixteen-year-old wins World Pool Championship.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Straight pool Hall of Fame welcomes Mosconi.<br>
13 YOU MAKE THE CALL: Don't touch me there.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Running out of time, Smith creates magic.<br>
46 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Cisero Murphy, Harold Worst onto the pool scene.<br>
52 TOURNAMENTS: European juniors win Atlantic Cup.<br>
56 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: The lofty goals of Chris Robinson-Reinhold. <br>

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