1957 Professional Matchplay Championship

The 1957 Professional Matchplay Championship snooker tournament was held in Jersey.[1] John Pulman won his first world title, after defeating Jackie Rea in the final.

Main draw

[2]

  Semi-finals
Best of 37 frames		 Final
Best of 73 frames
                 
 John Pulman 21  
 Rex Williams 16  
     John Pulman 39
   Jackie Rea 34
 Jackie Rea 25
 Kingsley Kennerley 12  

References

  1. ^ Turner, Chris. "World Professional Championship". cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/world.html. Retrieved 9 February 2011. 
  2. ^ "World Championship 1957". Global Snooker. http://www.global-snooker.com/professional-snooker-tournaments-archive-world-championship-1957.asp. Retrieved 9 February 2011. 
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