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The '''1974 [[Pontins Professional]]''' was the second edition of the professional invitational [[snooker]] tournament which took place in May 1974 in [[Prestatyn]], [[Wales]].
The '''1974 [[Pontins Professional]]''' was the first edition of the professional invitational [[snooker]] tournament which took place in May 1974 in [[Prestatyn]], [[Wales]].


The tournament featured eight professional players. The quarter-final matches were contested over the best of 13 frames, the semi-final matches over 15 frames, and the final was the best of 19 frames.
The tournament featured eight professional players. The quarter-final matches were contested over the best of 13 frames, the semi-final matches over 15 frames, and the final was the best of 19 frames.

Revision as of 12:03, 12 March 2021

1974 Pontins Professional
Tournament information
Dates4–11 May 1974
VenuePontin's
CityPrestatyn
CountryWales
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-Ranking event
Total prize fund£2,500
Winner's share£1,000
Final
ChampionWales Ray Reardon
Runner-upEngland John Spencer
Score10–9
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1975

The 1974 Pontins Professional was the first edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament which took place in May 1974 in Prestatyn, Wales.

The tournament featured eight professional players. The quarter-final matches were contested over the best of 13 frames, the semi-final matches over 15 frames, and the final was the best of 19 frames.

Ray Reardon won the event, beating John Spencer 10–9 in the final.[1]

Main draw

Quarter-finals
Best of 13 frames
Semi-finals
Best of 15 frames
Final
Best of 19 frames
Wales Ray Reardon 7
England Fred Davis 4 Wales Ray Reardon 8
Canada Cliff Thorburn 7 Canada Cliff Thorburn 5
Northern Ireland Jackie Rea 2 Wales Ray Reardon 10
England John Spencer 7 England John Spencer 9
Australia Eddie Charlton 5 England John Spencer 8
England Rex Williams 7 England Rex Williams 4
England John Pulman 6

References

  1. ^ "1974 PONTIN'S FESTIVAL - Pontins Professional". Global Snooker Centre. Archived from the original on 2006-04-21. Retrieved 2018-08-29.