Stratford Professional

The Stratford Professional was a non-ranking snooker tournament staged on three occasions from 1970–1972.

Stratford Professional
Tournament information
LocationStratford-upon-Avon
CountryEngland
Established1970
FormatNon-ranking event
Final year1972
Final championNorthern Ireland Alex Higgins

The first tournament, played on 4 September 1970, was won by Gary Owen, who defeated Ray Reardon 6–4. Owen top scored with a break of 66 while Reardon had a high break of 54.[1] The following year featured two different finalists, with John Spencer defeating David Taylor 5–2 at Wilmcote Men's Club. Spencer also had the highest break of the match with 91.[2] The third edition took place the following year at Wootton Wawen Social Club, with Spencer attempting to defend his title against Alex Higgins. Although Spencer made the highest break of 77, Higgins won 6–3.[3]

Winners edit

[1][2][3]

Year Winner Runner-up Final score Season
1970   Gary Owen   Ray Reardon 6–4 1970/71
1971   John Spencer   David Taylor 5–2 1971/72
1972   Alex Higgins   John Spencer 6–3 1972/73

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Owen defeats title holder". Sport Argus. 5 September 1970. p. 11.
  2. ^ a b "Snooker champion in top form". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 21 September 1971. p. 32.
  3. ^ a b ""Hurricane" again beats Spencer". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 9 September 1972. p. 14.