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1977 Dry Blackthorn Cup

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Dry Blackthorn Cup
Tournament information
Dates21 December 1977
VenueWembley Conference Centre
CityLondon
CountryEngland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Final
ChampionRepublic of Ireland Patsy Fagan
Runner-upNorthern Ireland Alex Higgins
Score4–2

The 1977 Dry Blackthorn Cup was a professional invitational snooker tournament, which was held only once on 21 December 1977. Created by boxing promoter Mike Barrett, it was played at the Wembley Conference Centre in London and featured four professional players.[1]

Patsy Fagan won the title beating Alex Higgins 4–2 in the final.

Main draw

[2]

Semifinals Final
Republic of Ireland Patsy Fagan 4
England John Spencer 2 Republic of Ireland Patsy Fagan 4
Northern Ireland Alex Higgins 4 Northern Ireland Alex Higgins 2
Wales Ray Reardon 2
Semi-finals
Best of 7 frames
 
 

References

  1. ^ "Other Non-Ranking and Invition Events, first held before 1980". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  2. ^ Everton, Clive. Snooker Scene, December 1977. p. 120.