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1969 World Snooker Championship

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Final venue
  
Victoria Hall

Country
  
England

Format
  
Ranking event

Final city
  
London

Organisation(s)
  
WPBSA

Dates
  
18 November 1968–22 March 1969

The 1969 World Snooker Championship (also known as the Player's No.6 World Snooker Championship for sponsorship reasons) was the first snooker championship in a knock-out format since 1957, following years of challenge matches. The final was held at the Victoria Hall in London, England, from 17 to 22 March 1969.

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John Spencer won in the final 37–24 against Gary Owen.

Tournament summary

  • The first match, played from 18 to 22 November 1968 at the Wryton Stadium in Bolton, saw the end of John Pulman's reign as champion, at the hands of John Spencer. Spencer led 24–18 after the final afternoon session and clinched the match by winning the first frame in the evening with a "magnificent 97 break".
  • Two new professionals made the semi-final, Spencer and Owen, and both won their matches. Spencer beat Williams 37–12, and Owen beat Davis 37–24.
  • John Spencer won the first of his three world titles by defeating Gary Owen 37–24 in the 73-frame final at the Victoria Hall in London. Spencer led Owen 36–24 after 5 days and won the first frame on the final day to win the championship. The remaining 12 dead frames were played with Spencer finishing with a 46–27 lead. With this he became the first player to win the World Championship at his first attempt since Joe Davis won the inaugural championship in 1927.
  • It was also sponsored for the first time by a cigarette company, Player's No.6 being the featured brand.

    • Main draw

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    References

    1969 World Snooker Championship Wikipedia
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