Billiards Digest January 2016

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
28 UNTOLD STORIES: MICHAEL PHELAN Among other things, Michael Phelan, the "Father of American Billiards, was a key figure in the creation of plastic. by Jake Dyer<br>
34 REACHING NEW HEIGHTS: Despite Team Europe's continued dominance, the Mosconi Cup has never had more appeal or enjoyed more sucess than it did in Las Vegas. by Mike Panozzo<br>
44 INTERVIEW: BARRY HEARN Matchroom Sport founder Barry Hearn launched the Mosconi Cup in 1994. Where is the Cup today? And where is it headed?<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Can the Mosconi Cup get better?by Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS: Lemonading. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Mosconi memories.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Cuemaker Bunnell passes; Kelly Fisher undergoes surgery.<br>
13 YOU MAKE THE CALL: Breaking a stalemate.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: More magic from Efren Reyes.<br>
46 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Gotta match?<br>
50 TOURNAMENTS: Orcollo romps at Space City; Van Boening makes it happen.<br>
53 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<br>
54 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Greg Sandifur making big strides in Texas. <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