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Mosconi Cup: Varner to Lead USA

Nick Varner will get his shot at redemption at the Mosconi Cup. The captain of last year's 11-5 drubbing at the hands of a stacked European team, the 61-year-old Hall of Famer will captain the American team as it looks to win the Cup outright for the first time since 2005.

Varner will be in search of his fifth Mosconi Cup, including events as a player and captain. While the Europeans will be the heavy favorites at this year's battle — set for Dec. 10-13 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas — Varner is looking to make the most of the home-field advantage.

"I am very excited to be once again representing the USA in the Mosconi Cup this year,” said Varner. "What a great team we have, and I am proud to be a part of it once again.

“After last year, we are more determined than ever to keep the Cup here, and when we are done with them Team Europe they will have one long trip home, empty handed."

Varner will lead a relatively young American squad. Veterans Johnny Archer and Corey Deuel have played in a combined 18 events, but Shane Van Boening has only made two appareances. Plus, BCA points leader Oscar Dominguez will be making his debut at this year's event.

The remaining American player will be announced on Monday, Nov. 16, at the conclusion of the "Mosconi Cup Idol" vote which is currently taking place at www.matchroompool.com, the official site of Maatchroom Sport.

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August 2003

Vol. 25, No. 9

It's our 25th birthday, and we're in the mood to reminisce. Come along as we recall the highlights and low points of the last quarter-century in billiards - rendered all the more lifelike in our special 3-D photo album. And as a gift to you, we present a reprinting of Walter Tevis' 1957 short story, "The Hustler."

IN THIS ISSUE
BD's 25th Anniversary Celebration
* The Big Look Back:A 25-Year Retrospective
* 25 Things We Love About the Game
* 25 Things We Could Do Without
* 25 Things We'll Never Forget
* 25 Things We'd Like to See
* 3-D Photo Section: Unforgettable Images from the BD Archives


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* 2003 Readers Poll

* $50,000 Man: Jumpy Bustamante Gets Gut Check
By Mark Whiteside

* Dragon in the Black: Williams Shoots Lights Out in N.Y.
By BD Staff

Pam Bell's Heavy Toll: The Story of a Survivor
By Mike Geffner

* Special Reprint: The Story That Started It All - "The Hustler" by Walter Tevis

25 Questions: Steve Davis


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