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World Snooker Championship 1969

Player's No.6 World Snooker Championship
Tournament information
Dates 18 November 1968–22 March 1969
Final venue Victoria Hall
Final city London
Country England
Organisation(s) WPBSA
Format Ranking event
Total prize fund £3,500
Winner's share £1,300
Highest break England John Spencer (110)
Final
Champion England John Spencer
Runner-up Wales Gary Owen
Score 37–24
1968
1970

The 1969 World Snooker Championship (also known as the Player's No.6 World Snooker Championship for sponsorship reasons) was the first snooker championship in a knock-out format since 1957, following years of challenge matches. The final was held at the Victoria Hall in London, England, from 17 to 22 March 1969.

John Spencer won in the final 37–24 against Gary Owen.

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