1974 World Masters (darts)

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Phonogram World Masters
Tournament information
Dates31 August 1974
Location Fulham
CountryEngland
Organisation(s) BDO
Format Sets
Prize fund£700
Winner's share£400
Champion(s)
Flag of England.svg Cliff Inglis
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The 1974 Phonogram World Masters was the first major tournament on the BDO/WDF calendar for 1974. It took place from 31 August at the West Centre Hotel, Fulham.

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The tournament featured the best 60 players from around the world. 24 winners of major tournaments from the last year and an English qualifying round consisting of 36 players (2 from each county). The 36 County players played down to a last 8 before joining the 24 invitees to make the first round.

Prize money

Total Prize fund was £700

Seeds

  1. Flag of England.svg Cliff Inglis
  2. Flag of Scotland.svg Harry Heenan
  3. Flag of Ireland.svg Jack McKenna
  4. Flag of Sweden.svg Douglas Melander

The results

Players in bold denote match winners. [1] [2]

Preliminary round (best of 5 legs)
Flag of England.svg John Kellard 3 v 1 Flag of Gibraltar.svg Joe Goldwin
Flag of England.svg Charlie Pitchers 1 vs 3 Flag of Scotland.svg Harry Heenan
Flag of England.svg Ron Stoucbbury 1 vs 3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Andre DeClerq
Flag of England.svg Barry Luckham 3 vs 2 Flag of Ireland.svg Seamus O'Brien
Flag of the Isle of Man.svg John Craine 3 vs 1 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Willie Grassey
Flag of England.svg Fredrick Turner 0 vs 3 Flag of England.svg George Lee

1st round
Best of 5 legs
Quarter-finals
Best of 5 legs
Semi-finals
Best of 5 legs
Final
Best of 5 legs
            
  Flag of Sweden.svg Douglas Melander 3
Flag of the United States.svg Joe Baltadonis 1
  Flag of Sweden.svg Douglas Melander 3
Flag of Ireland.svg Jack McKenna 0
  Flag of Ireland.svg Jack McKenna 3
Flag of England.svg Doug Priestner 0
  Flag of Scotland.svg Harry Heenan 3
Flag of Sweden.svg Douglas Melander 1
  Flag of Scotland.svg Harry Heenan 3
Flag of England.svg John Kellard 2
  Flag of Scotland.svg Harry Heenan 3
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Andre DeClerq 1
  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Andre DeClerq 3
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dalys Elisas 1
  Flag of Scotland.svg Harry Heenan 2
Flag of England.svg Cliff Inglis 3
  Flag of England.svg Cliff Inglis 3
Flag of Scotland.svg Duncan Dinnie 0
  Flag of England.svg Cliff Inglis 3
Flag of England.svg John Bassett 2
  Flag of England.svg John Bassett 3
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ceri Morgan 2
  Flag of England.svg Cliff Inglis 3
Flag of England.svg Barry Luckham 1
  Flag of England.svg Barry Luckham 3
Flag of the United States.svg Jody Simkins 1
  Flag of England.svg Barry Luckham 3
Flag of England.svg George Lee 2
  Flag of England.svg George Lee 3
Flag of the Isle of Man.svg John Craine 2

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References

  1. "Results of World Masters Men 1974". Mastercaller. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  2. "World Masters Men 1974 – Bracket". Mastercaller. Retrieved 4 February 2024.