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    Who won the very first Snooker World Championship back in 1927?Snooker World Champions (Loseeveryone)

      Joe Davis. Joe Davis won the first world championship in 1927 beating Tom Dennis 20 - 11. He beat Fred Lawrence in 1928 16 - 13 and beat Clark McConachy 30 - 19 in 1932. He continued winning until 1940, winning the first 14 world championships 1927 - 1940 in succession!

    Who won the very first 888.com World Snooker Championship?World Snooker Championship 2006 (rocket_jnr)

      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.

    Who won the championship in 1990?Snooker World Champions (Loseeveryone)

      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.

    Who won the 2007 888.com world championship?Snooker World Champions (Loseeveryone)

      John Higgins. Higgins beat Selby 18 - 13 in 07 finals. Higgins knocked out O'Sullivan in the quarter-finals. Murphy knocked out Stevens in the quarter-finals. Selby knocked out Murphy in the semi-finals. All this info was found on www.worldsnooker.com. Hope you enjoyed the quiz.

    Who was the runner-up for the second time in his career?World Snooker Championship 2006 (rocket_jnr)

      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.

    Who was the opponent when Ronnie O'Sullivan made the fastest ever 147 at The Crucible? Embassy World Championships (benny29)

      Mick Price. Ronnie completed the maximum without chalking his cue once.

    Who made a 147 break in their first round match?Embassy World Championship 2005 (Brounos)

      Mark Williams. The other three players to make a 147- Cliff Thorban, Jimmy White and Ronnie O'sullivan (twice).

    Who did Terry Griffiths beat in the 1979 final?Embassy World Championships (benny29)

      Dennis Taylor. He won it at his first attempt, having been a plumber until he turned professional.

    Who did Stephen Hendry beat in the 1995 final?Embassy World Championships (benny29)

      Nigel Bond. Nigel Bond beat the surprise package of the tournament Andy Hicks in a dramatic semi-final encounter.

    Who did Stephen Hendry beat in the 1995 final to become world champion?Snooker World Champions (Loseeveryone)

      Nigel Bond. Stephen Hendry beat Nigel Bond in the 1995 final with a score of 18 - 9.

    Who did Ryan Day play in his first round match? World Snooker Championship 2006 (rocket_jnr)

      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.

    Which player suffered the heaviest defeat, 13-2 in his second round encounter with Peter Ebdon?World Snooker Championship 2006 (rocket_jnr)

      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.

    Which player lost in his first round match at the Crucible, at the hands of Darling of Dublin, Ken Doherty?World Snooker Championship 2006 (rocket_jnr)

      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.

    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 (Brounos)

      Steven Hendry. The seven-time world champion, clearly not happy with his performance.

    Which former world champion made the second shock exit?World Snooker Championship 2006 (rocket_jnr)

      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.

    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 (benny29)

      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.

    What were the odds on Joe Johnson winning the 1986 World Championships at the start of the event?Embassy World Championships (benny29)

      150 - 1. Joe was the winner in 1986 and went on to make the final the next year, losing out to Steve Davis.

    What was the scoreline when Steve Davis beat John Parrott in the 1989 final?Embassy World Championships (benny29)

      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.

    What was the prize money for winning the first ever final at The Crucible?Embassy World Championships (benny29)

      £3,500. It was won by Ray Reardon who took his fifth title. Incidentally the winner of the 2002 final claimed £250,000.

    What was the highest break of the tournament?World Snooker Championship 2006 (rocket_jnr)

      140. Ronnie O'Sullivan made a 140, highest break of the tournament. He also made a 139 break.

    Welsh commentator Terry Griffiths beat Dennis Taylor 24 - 16 to become world champion. Which year was this?Snooker World Champions (Loseeveryone)

      1979. This was Griffiths' only world championship, beating Taylor by 8 frames. Dennis Taylor would become champion in 1985. Cliff 'The Grinder' Thorbun won in 1980. 1978 was Ray Reardon's year, and 1981 was Steve Davis' first of 6 world championships.

    There were two shock exits made by former world champions in the first round. Who made the first shock exit?World Snooker Championship 2006 (rocket_jnr)

      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!

    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 (Brounos)

      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!

    Ronnie O'Sullivan is twice world champion. He won in 2001 and in which other year?Snooker World Champions (Loseeveryone)

      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.

    Peter Ebdon beat Stephen Hendry to become world champ in 2002, but what was the score?Snooker World Champions (Loseeveryone)

      18 - 17. In a final of 35 frames, they were equal at 17 - 17 with one last frame to go. Peter Ebdon won that frame to clinch his first world championship.

    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 (benny29)

      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.

    John Higgins was 1998 world champ, but who did he beat and what was the score?Snooker World Champions (Loseeveryone)

      Ken Doherty, 18 - 12. John Higgins beat Ken Doherty 18 - 12. Hendry beat Williams 18 - 11 in 1999. Williams beat Matthew Stevens 18 - 16 in 2000. O'Sullivan beat Higgins 18 - 14 in 2001.

    In one of the shocks of the first round, who defeated Yorkshireman Paul Hunter 10-8?Embassy World Championship 2005 (Brounos)

      Michael Holt. Paul Hunter may have had other things on his mind after being diagnosed with cancer.

    How many frames are second and quarterfinal matches best of at the crucible?Embassy World Championship 2005 (Brounos)

      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.

    How many English Players were in the quarterfinal lineup?Embassy World Championship 2005 (Brounos)

      5. Ronnie O'Sullivan, Peter Ebdon, Shaun Murphy, Ian McCullough, and Steve Davis.

    How far did defending world champion, Shaun Murphy go? World Snooker Championship 2006 (rocket_jnr)

      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.

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