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Interesting Questions, Facts and Information
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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
 Snooker World Championship
Mick Price. Ronnie completed the maximum without chalking his cue once.
| On the subject of 147s, when Cliff Thorburn made his 147 in 1983 (against Terry Griffiths) which fellow Canadian stopped his match to watch? | Embassy World Championships
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Bill Werbinik. The match on the adjoining table was stopped and the curtain raised to allow the crowd on the other side could see. Sadly Cliff found out shortly after that his wife had lost their child.
Yes. John Spencer claimed much of the winnings out of a total prize fund of £17,000.
18 - 3. It was the largest ever defeat in the World Championship. Parrott was exhausted having put all his efforts into reaching the final. He won it two years later.
Dennis Taylor. He won it at his first attempt, having been a plumber until he turned professional.
Nigel Bond. Nigel Bond beat the surprise package of the tournament Andy Hicks in a dramatic semi-final encounter.
| When Ronnie was on for a 147 in the 1999 World Championship semi - final he missed when he was well over a hundred. What colour did he miss? | Embassy World Championships
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pink. Even Hendry showed disappointment at the miss. The amazing match was poised at 12-12, but the miss turned the match and Hendry pulled away to win and go on to take the championship.
£3,500. It was won by Ray Reardon who took his fifth title. Incidentally the winner of the 2002 final claimed £250,000.
| After his victory in 1981, who, in keeping with The Crucible tradition knocked Steve Davis out the following year? | Embassy World Championships
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Tony Knowles. Alex Higgins eventually claimed his second, and last title in that year.
150 - 1. Joe was the winner in 1986 and went on to make the final the next year, losing out to Steve Davis.
| Day one saw the champion Ronnie O'Sullivan defending his title against the in form Stephen McGuire. Things began well for Ronnie leading 5-3 after the first session, but what was the final score in this match? | Embassy World Championship 2005
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10-9 Ronnie O'Sullivan. In this epic first round match, Ronnie came from 9-7 down to take the match in the deciding frame. Afterwards Ronnie insisted he 'wouldn't have been bothered if he lost'.
Michael Holt. Paul Hunter may have had other things on his mind after being diagnosed with cancer.
Fergal O'Brian. People were saying that maybe this could be his year.
Mark Williams. The other three players to make a 147- Cliff Thorban, Jimmy White and Ronnie O'sullivan (twice).
| Fans of Ronnie O'Sullivan were faced with quite a shock when he and opponent Ali Carter emerged for the second session of their second round match as Ronnie had shaved all his hair off. Which player did Ronnie cruelly say had inspired the chop? | Embassy World Championship 2005
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Michael Holt. I quote from Ronnie: "I was looking like Michael Holt and it frightened me."
25. First to 13 of course played over three sessions of eight with the odd frame played at the end of the third session if needed.
5. Ronnie O'Sullivan, Peter Ebdon, Shaun Murphy, Ian McCullough, and Steve Davis.
| Which player claimed they didn't deserve to advance through to the semi-finals, claiming that they had played poorly in the first round, poorly in the second round, and except for four frames poorly in the quarterfinals in an x-rated aftermatch interview? | Embassy World Championship 2005
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Steven Hendry. The seven-time world champion, clearly not happy with his performance.
| The final was between Shaun Murphy and Matthew Stevens and will be remembered for the sheer quality it brought out of both players. What was the final score? | Embassy World Championship 2005
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18-16 Shaun Murphy. Shaun had played superbly throughout the tournament and deserved his success. One of the great aspects about Shaun's game which shown was his long potting. He just didnt miss!
Graeme Dott. The Pocket Dynamo, Graeme Dott won the championship, beating Peter Ebdon in the final 18-14, having been 15-7 up. Dott previously appeared in the 2004 World Championship, but suffered an 18-8 defecit at the hands of the Rocket, Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Peter Ebdon. He was beaten in his previous final by Stephen Hendry in 1996, 18-12. He nearly didn't make it through to the final, having suffered a fightback from Marco Fu in the semi-finals, but won 17-16.
140. Ronnie O'Sullivan made a 140, highest break of the tournament. He also made a 139 break.
Barry Hawkins. Crucible debutant Barry Hawkins, suffered a 10-1 deficit at the hands of the fabulous Irish player, having been 1-0 up at the beginning.
Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry was beaten 10-9 on a respotted black by 1995 runner-up Nigel Bond. Sadly, repercussions of the 1995 final were not to be. John Parrott was put out in the first round, but it was not a shock exit!
John Higgins. Player of the Season and 1998 Embassy World Champion, John Higgins suffered a 10-4 defecit at the hands of The Young Leicester Potter Mark Selby, who himself was knocked out in the second round by Mark Williams 13-8. Peter Ebdon knocked Shaun Murphy out in the quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals. He made it through to the Quarterfinals where he faced. He had previously beaten James Wattana 10-4 in the first round, and beat Steve Davis 13-7.
The Nugget. The Nugget is one of the most feared strategests on the green baize. He can play some good safety shots. This statement was said by Dennis Taylor in Round 2, when there was a little safety play involved in the match.
Joe Perry. The Welsh Wizard, Ryan Day played Joe Perry in his first round match. Joe Perry suffered a heavy 10-3 defecit at the hands of young Ryan Day, who then was beaten 13-10 by Rocket Ronnie O'Sullivan.
David Gray. He beat Jimmy White in his first round match. Andy Hicks was beaten by Steve Davis in Round 1, and Shaun Murphy was beaten by Ebdon in the quarters.
Stephen Hendry. This was Hendry's first world championship. He then won in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1999. Davis won in 1981, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989. John Parrott won in 1991. Jimmy White never won at all.
2004. 'The Rocket' was champion in 2001 and 2004. Peter Ebdon won in 2002, Mark Williams in 2003, and Shaun Murphy in 2005, beating Matthew Stevens 18 - 16.
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