July - August 1998
Volume 9, Number 4

CONTENTS

FEATURES
• National Singles “The Finals”
• IRT Pro Nationals
• WIRT Pro Nationals
• Pan American Games Team Trials in Winnipeg
• SPECIAL: 1998-99 Official Rules

PROfile: Tour News
• IRT/Phoenix: Monchik def. Doyle
• IRT/Santa Barbara: Swain def. Monchik
• WIRT/New York: Gould def. Paraiso
• Tour Update: New Official Stringer Named
• Pro Tour Rankings, Scoreboard & Calendar

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS
• From the Editor, by Linda Mojer
• Reader Forum
• Changing Times, by Luke St. Onge
• Industry News: Titanium lineup from Wilson, marketing updates from ProKennex & Head, news clips from IHRSA.
• RB: Global: Reports from Germany, Holland, Ireland, USAF in Europe, Canada and an interview with Mary Diaz.
• RB: People & Places: Johnson Family Tribute, Andy Tucknott, Paraiso & Muehleisen, A.C. Puckett, NMRA Singles Report and Singles Photo Gallery.
• EXPANDED USRA National Rankings: Online Only... the Top-25! [As of May 28, 1998 -- including National Singles points!]
• USRA National Events Calendar [July through December]
• Corporate Sponsors & Advertisers

INSTRUCTIONAL
• Ektelon Performance Series: The Drive Serve -- by Andy Roberts
• Head Rules: Preparing for a New Season -- by Fran Davis
• Wilson Game Plan: Workout for Speed -- by Lynn Adams
• Ashaway Mains & Crosses: Wearing Tails to a Keg Party -- by Steve Crandall

TOURNAMENT ENTRIES & INFO
Online "entries" are informational only ... you must request an official entry form from the national office to enter national events, or use abridged versions published in the print version of RACQUETBALL.
• SPECIAL: Regional Champions
• National Doubles [October 14-18]
• U.S. Open [November 11-15]

ON THE COVER
Lefties Marci Drexler and Robin Levine dominated the Women’s International Racquetball Tour Pro National event in Vegas ... after Levine defeated long-time champion Michelle Gould in the semi-final. Inset: Cliff Swain celebrates his win over Andy Roberts. Photos: John Foust.