1975_Canadian_Open

1975 Canadian Open

1975 Canadian Open

Snooker tournament

The 1975 Canadian Open was the second edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, the Canadian Open, which took place between 13 August and 1 September 1975.[2][3] It was also referred to as the "Plus Cigarettes International".[1]

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Alex Higgins won the title defeating John Pulman 15–7 in the final.[4] 81 players entered. There was a total prize fund of $10,000, with $5,000 awarded to the winner and $2,000 for the runner-up. Cliff Thorburn compiled the highest break of the tournament, 142.[1]

Main draw

Results of the tournament are shown below. Numbers in parentheses indicate seedings.[4][1]

Last 16
Best of 17 frames 		Quarter-finals
Best of 17 frames 		Semi-finals
Best of 17 frames 		Final
Best of 29 frames
Northern Ireland Alex Higgins (4) 9
Canada Eric Mortenson 1 Northern Ireland Alex Higgins 9
Northern Ireland Dennis Taylor (5) 9 Northern Ireland Dennis Taylor 7
Canada Wayne Jackson 3 Northern Ireland Alex Higgins 9
England Graham Miles (3) 9 England Graham Miles 4
Canada Dave Ridge 5 England Graham Miles 9
Canada Cliff Thorburn (2) 9 Canada Cliff Thorburn 6
Canada Gerry Watson 8 Northern Ireland Alex Higgins 15
England John Pulman (6) 9 England John Pulman 7
Canada Gabe Tarini 4 England John Pulman 9
Canada Bill Werbeniuk (7) 9 Canada Bill Werbeniuk 8
Canada Eddy Agha 0 England John Pulman 9
England Willie Thorne (8) 9 England Willie Thorne 6
Canada Jerry Kapchinsky 4 England Willie Thorne 9
England John Spencer (1) 9 England John Spencer 7
Canada Leo Levitt 7

References

  1. [1]
    "Alex Higgins wins "Plus Cigarettes" International". Snooker Scene. 1975. p. 9.
  2. [2]
    Duncan, Graham W. (October 1975). ""Plus" International Snooker Championship". National Billiard News: 10–11.
  3. [3]
    "Canadian Open, Canadian Masters". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  4. [4]
    Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 146.
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