1957 Professional Matchplay Championship

Professional Matchplay Championship
Tournament information
Country Jersey
Final
Champion England John Pulman
Runner-up Northern Ireland Jackie Rea
Score 39–34
← 1956
1964 →
1976 →

The 1957 Professional Matchplay Championship was a snooker tournament held in Jersey. This was the first time the event was held outside of England. After the event the World Championship went on hiatus, and wasn't held again until 1964.[1]

John Pulman won his first world title by defeating Jackie Rea 39–34 in the final.

Main draw

[2][3][4]

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

References

  1. ↑ Turner, Chris. "World Professional Championship". cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 April 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  2. ↑ "World Championship 1957". Global Snooker. Archived from the original on 28 December 2010. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  3. ↑ "Embassy World Championship". Snooker Scene. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  4. ↑ Hayton, Eric (2004). The CueSport Book of Professional Snooker. Lowestoft: Rose Villa Publications. p. 144. ISBN 0-9548549-0-X.