1974 World Masters (darts)

The 1974 Phonogram World Masters was the first major tournament on the BDO/WDF calendar for 1974. It took place from 31 August at the West Centre Hotel, Fulham.

Phonogram World Masters
Tournament information
Dates31 August 1974
LocationFulham
CountryEngland
Organisation(s)BDO
FormatSets
Prize fund£700
Winner's share£400
Champion(s)
England Cliff Inglis
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The tournament featured the best 60 players from around the world. 24 winners of major tournaments from the last year and an English qualifying round consisting of 36 players (2 from each county). The 36 County players played down to a last 8 before joining the 24 invitees to make the first round.

Prize money

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Total Prize fund was £700

  • Champion £400
  • Runner-up £200
  • Quarter-finalists £100
  • 1st round losers £20

Seeds

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  1.   Cliff Inglis
  2.   Harry Heenan
  3.   Jack McKenna
  4.   Douglas Melander

The results

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Players in bold denote match winners.[1][2]

Preliminary round (best of 5 legs)
  John Kellard 3 v 1   Joe Goldwin
  Charlie Pitchers 1 vs 3   Harry Heenan
  Ron Stoucbbury 1 vs 3   Andre DeClerq
  Barry Luckham 3 vs 2   Seamus O'Brien
  John Craine 3 vs 1   Willie Grassey
  Fredrick Turner 0 vs 3   George Lee

1st round
Best of 5 legs
Quarter-finals
Best of 5 legs
Semi-finals
Best of 5 legs
Final
Best of 5 legs
            
    Douglas Melander 3
  Joe Baltadonis 1
    Douglas Melander 3
  Jack McKenna 0
    Jack McKenna 3
  Doug Priestner 0
    Harry Heenan 3
  Douglas Melander 1
    Harry Heenan 3
  John Kellard 2
    Harry Heenan 3
  Andre DeClerq 1
    Andre DeClerq 3
  Dalys Elisas 1
    Harry Heenan 2
  Cliff Inglis 3
    Cliff Inglis 3
  Duncan Dinnie 0
    Cliff Inglis 3
  John Bassett 2
    John Bassett 3
  Ceri Morgan 2
    Cliff Inglis 3
  Barry Luckham 1
    Barry Luckham 3
  Jody Simkins 1
    Barry Luckham 3
  George Lee 2
    George Lee 3
  John Craine 2

References

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  1. ^ "Results of World Masters Men 1974". Mastercaller. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  2. ^ "World Masters Men 1974 – Bracket". Mastercaller. Retrieved 4 February 2024.