1975 Masters Snooker

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The 1975 Benson and Hedges Masters was the first of this long running tournament which has had many of the World's top players competing. It was held in The West Centre Hotel in Fulham. 10 players who were invited took part. John Spencer won the first ever title beating Ray Reardon 9-8 on a re-spotted black on the final frame.

[edit] The Results

First Round Best of 9 frames

England John Pulman 5-3 Cliff Thorburn Canada

Northern Ireland Alex Higgins 5-0 Bill Werbeniuk Canada


Quarter-finals Best of 9 frames

Australia Eddie Charlton 5-3 Fred Davis England

England John Spencer 5-3 John Pulman England

Wales Ray Reardon 5-3 Graham Miles England

England Rex Williams 5-3 Alex Higgins Northern Ireland


Semi-finals Best of 9 frames

England John Spencer 5-2 Eddie Charlton Australia

Wales Ray Reardon 5-4 Rex Williams England


Final Best of 17 frames

England John Spencer 9-8 Ray Reardon Wales

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