1974 Watney Open

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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 (1974-09-07 – 1974-12-22)
VenueNorthern Snooker Centre
CityLeeds
CountryEngland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund£3,000
Winner's share£1,000
Final
ChampionNorthern Ireland Alex Higgins
Runner-upEngland Fred Davis
Score17–11
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Main draw

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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 0
  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

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  1. ^ "Other Non-Ranking and Invition Events". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  2. ^ Layton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 145.