Billiards Digest September 2015

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
28 THE VEGAS EFFECT: A return to Las Vegas energized the annual Billiard Congress of America Expo, but was it enough to make a difference? by Mike Panozzo<br>
30 OPEN BAR: For the first time, the CSI Championshops were played on bar tables. That didn't stop veteran big-table players from sweeping the titles. by Mike Panozzo<br>
36 TOASTIE OF THE TOWN: Thorsten "Toastie" Hohmann captured his fourth World Tournament of 14.1 title in 10years, making him the top straight pool player of his era. by Alison Fishcer.<br>
40 TWICE IS NICE: American Shane Van Boening snagged his second straight World Pool Masters title in Manchester. by Ted Lerner<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Midsummer musings by Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS: The Encyclopedia. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: The dawn of the IPT.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Ortmann, Ursitti elected to BCA Hall of Fame.<br>
13 YOU MAKE THE CALL: Foul or no foul?.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Reyes magic act continues.<br>
46 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Taberski vs Greanleaf.<br>
50 TOURNAMENTS: Junior champions crowned; Shaw three-peats.<br>
54 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<br>
55 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: The evolution of Gary Shepherd. <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 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles