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

Flag of England John Pulman 5-3 Cliff Thorburn Flag of Canada

Flag of Northern Ireland Alex Higgins 5-0 Bill Werbeniuk Flag of Canada


Quarter-finals Best of 9 frames

Flag of Australia Eddie Charlton 5-3 Fred Davis Flag of England

Flag of England John Spencer 5-3 John Pulman Flag of England

Flag of Wales Ray Reardon 5-3 Graham Miles Flag of England

Flag of England Rex Williams 5-3 Alex Higgins Flag of Northern Ireland


Semi-finals Best of 9 frames

Flag of England John Spencer 5-2 Eddie Charlton Flag of Australia

Flag of Wales Ray Reardon 5-4 Rex Williams Flag of England


Final Best of 17 frames

Flag of England John Spencer 9-8 Ray Reardon Flag of Wales