1972_Ford_Series_Tournament
1972 Ford Series Tournament
Snooker tournament
The 1972 Ford Series Tournament was a non-ranking invitational snooker tournament, which took place at the Stanley Institute, Burscough, from 11 to 13 December 1972, sponsored by Skelmersdale Motors.[1] Four professional players were invited: reigning world champion Alex Higgins, and former world champions Ray Reardon, John Spencer, and John Pulman.[2] There was a prize fund of £400.[2]
The choice of venue was criticised by a local councillor, who argued that the tournament should have been held within the town of Skelmersdale, where sponsors Skelmersdale Motors were based, rather than in Burscough; a spokesperson for the sponsors responded that no snooker tables of the necessary standard were available in the town.[3]
Higgins won the title, defeating Pulman 4–2 in the final.[1] He also made the highest break of the tournament, 114, during the final,[1] having earlier made a break of 100 against Reardon.[4]