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The Colwyn and Aberconwy Snooker League Crosville & John Spencer |
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| John Spencer, World Professional Snooker Champion 1969, 1971 and 1977 did two exhibitions in 3 years at the Crosville Club during the prime of his professional playing career. He also came World runner-up in 1972 losing to Alex Higgins. |
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1974 exhibition left to right: Emlyn Evans (Cros.Secretary); Dennis Heath (Cros.Chairman); Don `Dons` Hughes; Arthur Horsfield; John Spencer; Len Jones; Jim Doherty; Gareth Jones (Jonah); Don Oakes photo courtesy of Arthur Horsfield |
| John Spencers World Championship finals: |
1969 ... Beat Gary Owen of Wales 37-24 1971 ... Beat Warren Simpson of Australia 37-29 1972 ... Lost to Alex Higgins of N. Ireland 37-32 1977 ... Beat Cliff Thorburn of Canada 25-12 in the 2nd Embassy sponsored World Final |
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| They obviously liked him because Mr Spencer performed again at the Crosville in 1976. |
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Looking on in 1976 ........ Arthur Horsfield;
Emlyn Evans; Dennis Heath over Spencers shoulder can be seen ... Bert Roberts; Arthur Roberts; Colin Jones Spencer was beaten this time in an exhibition frame off levels by Arthur Horsfield. The following frame Don `Dons` Hughes played Spencer but was reduced to being a spectator as the magical Spencer cleared the table with a 111 break! The year after this, the extremely well-liked and popular John Spencer went on to win his 3rd world title. photo courtesy of Arthur Horsfield |