1978 Masters Snooker
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The 1978 Benson and Hedges Masters took place in 6 and 10 February 1978 and was held in the New London Theatre which would be for the last time. The following year, It would be held at the Wembley Conference Centre. 10 players who were invited took part. Alex Higgins won the first of his two titles beating Cliff Thorburn who made his debut.
[edit] Prize Money
Total £8,000
Winner £3,000
[edit] The Results
First Round Best of 7 frames
Quarter-finals Best of 7 frames
Alex Higgins 4-3 Dennis Taylor
Cliff Thorburn 4-2 Doug Mountjoy 
Semi-finals Best of 9 frames
Cliff Thorburn 5-3 John Spencer 
Final Best of 13 frames
Alex Higgins 7-5 Cliff Thorburn
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