1978 World Amateur Snooker Championship
The 1978 World Amateur Snooker Championship was the eighth edition of the world championship for amateurs, the first championship having been held in 1963.[1] The 1978 tournament was played from 6 to 25 November.[2]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6–25 November 1978 |
| City | Rabat |
| Country | Malta |
| Organisation(s) | International Billiards and Snooker Federation |
| Format | Round-robin and knockout |
| Winner's share | £1,000 |
| Highest break |  |
| Final | |
| Champion | .svg.png){kind=small} |
| Runner-up | |
| Score | 11–5 |
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Cliff Wilson of England defeated Joe Johnson of England 11–5 in the final to win the title. They had finished their first session level at 5–5, then Wilson won six consecutive frames.[3] Johnson made the highest break of the tournament, 101.[1] Wilson received £1,00 prize money as winner.[2]
Qualifying groups
Group A[4]
| Position | Player | Won | Lost | Frames | Highest break |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .svg.png){kind=small} | 6 | 1 | 26–10 | 69 |
| 2 |  | 6 | 1 | 26–10 | 62 |
| 3 | | 5 | 3 | 23–9 | 101 |
| 4 |  | 5 | 2 | 20–13 | 78 |
| 5 |  | 2 | 5 | 15–20 | 56 |
| 6 |  | 2 | 5 | 10–22 | 45 |
| 7 | | 2 | 5 | 9–25 | |
| 8 |  | 0 | 7 | 8–28 |
Group B[4]
| Position | Player | Won | Lost | Frames | Highest break |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 6 | 1 | 26–12 | 65 |
| 2 | .svg.png){kind=small} | 5 | 2 | 23–16 | 94 |
| 3 | | 4 | 4 | 23–16 | 63 |
| 4 |  | 4 | 4 | 23–21 | 56 |
| 5 | | 3 | 4 | 19–20 | 50 |
| 6 |  | 3 | 4 | 18–20 | 81 |
| 7 |  | 2 | 5 | 14–23 | 39 |
| 8 | | 0 | 7 | 8–28 | 40 |
Group C[4]
| Position | Player | Won | Lost | Frames | Highest break |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 8 | 0 | 32–10 | 66 |
| 2 | | 5 | 3 | 24–14 | 81 |
| 3 | | 5 | 3 | 23–20 | 49 |
| 4 | | 5 | 3 | 26–22 | 56 |
| 5 | | 3 | 5 | 22–24 | 52 |
| 6 | | 3 | 5 | 21–24 | 49 |
| 7 | | 3 | 5 | 18–24 | 48 |
| 8 | | 2 | 7 | 15–27 | 44 |
| 9 | | 2 | 7 | 13–29 | 33 |
Knockout
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References
- Morrison, Ian (1989). Snooker: records, facts and champions. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. p. 128-131. ISBN 0851123643.
- Everton, Clive (28 October 1978). "£6,000 worth of smoke in the halls". The Guardian. London. p. 19.
- "Wilson claims snooker crown". Star-Phoenix. Saskatoon. 27 November 1978. p. 21.
- Hale, Janice (1987). Rothmans Snooker Yearbook 1987–88. Aylesbury: Queen Anne Press. p. 300. ISBN 0356146901.
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