1974 Watney Open

The 1974 Watney Open was a professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place between 7 September and 22 December 1974 at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds. Sixteen players participated, including several invited amateurs. It was played on a knockout basis with one match each weekend. Alex Higgins defeated Fred Davis 17–11 in the final, winning £1,000.[1]

Watney Open
Tournament information
Dates7 September–22 December 1974
VenueNorthern Snooker Centre
CityLeeds
CountryEngland
Organisation(s)WPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund£3,000
Winner's share£1,000
Final
Champion Alex Higgins
Runner-up Fred Davis
Score17–11
First
Last

Main draw

[2]

Last 16
Best of 25 frames
Quarter-finals
Best of 25 frames
Semi-finals
Best of 25 frames
Final
Best of 33 frames
            
Alex Higgins 13
Ron Barnes 4
Alex Higgins 13
Rex Williams 4
Rex Williams 13
Sid Hood 3
Alex Higgins 13
Ray Reardon 11
Ray Reardon 13
David Taylor 8
Ray Reardon 13
Dennis Taylor ?
Dennis Taylor w/o
Marcus Owen w/d
Alex Higgins 17
Fred Davis 11
Fred Davis 13
Dave Thomas 5
Fred Davis 13
Patsy Fagan 9
Patsy Fagan 13
John Pulman 5
Fred Davis 13
John Spencer 12
John Spencer 13
Paul Medati 5
John Spencer 13
Graham Miles 8
Graham Miles 13
Ray Kell 6

References

  1. "Other Non-Ranking and Invition Events". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  2. Layton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 145.
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