1974 Norwich Union Open

Summary

The 1974 Norwich Union Open was the second edition of the invitational snooker tournament, which took place between 18 and 22 November 1974 at the Piccadilly Hotel in London. It was open to both professionals and amateurs and featured 16 players. Reigning champion John Spencer won 10–9 in the final against Ray Reardon.[1]

1974 Norwich Union Open
Tournament information
Dates18–22 November 1974 (1974-11-18 – 1974-11-22)
VenuePiccadilly Hotel
CityLondon
CountryEngland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatInvitational event
Total prize fund£4,750
Winner's share£1,500
Highest breakWales Ray Reardon (130)
Final
ChampionEngland John Spencer
Runner-upWales Ray Reardon
Score10–9
1973
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Prize fund edit

The breakdown of prize money for this year is shown below:[2]

  • Winner: £1,500
  • Runner-up: £750
  • Semi-final: £400
  • Quarter-final: £200
  • Last 16: £100
  • Highest break: £100
  • Total: £4,750

Main draw edit

[3]

Round 1
Best of 9 frames
Quarter-finals
Best of 9 frames
Semi-finals
Best of 17 frames
Final
Best of 19 frames
            
  John Spencer 5
  Ray Edmonds 0
  John Spencer 5
  Graham Miles 2
  Graham Miles 5
  Eddie Sinclair 0
  John Spencer 9
  Cliff Thorburn 7
  Cliff Thorburn 5
  Fred Davis 4
  Cliff Thorburn 5
  John Pulman 3
  John Pulman 5
  Geoff Thomas 0
  John Spencer 10
  Ray Reardon 9
  Alex Higgins 5
  Dennis Taylor 1
  Alex Higgins 5
  Bill Werbeniuk 4
  Bill Werbeniuk 5
  John Dunning 1
  Ray Reardon 9
  Alex Higgins 8
  Rex Williams 5
  Marcus Owen 3
  Ray Reardon 5
  Rex Williams 2
  Ray Reardon 5
  Pascal Burke 2

References edit

  1. ^ "Norwich Union Open". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  2. ^ "1974 Norwich Union Open". Global Snooker Centre. Archived from the original on 28 March 2003. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  3. ^ "1974 Norwich Union Open". Global Snooker Centre. Archived from the original on 28 March 2003. Retrieved 4 December 2017.