some statistics qbsa history 1973-1995 inter-club snooker

Some Statistics QBSA History 1973-1995 Inter-Club Snooker Teams

Kindly Note: Whilst it was not the author’s ain to have these history documents become one of those statistical mazes, it was felt that

a few examples might show growth or decline, improvement and so on. Teams nominated but later withdrawn may not be included.

Affiliate 1973 Teams

1975 Teams

1981 Teams

1985 Teams

1993 Teams

1995 Teams

Coorparoo RSL B C B C E

Gaythorne RSL A B C D B C D E A C E F 2A C E AC C

Kedron Wavell Services B C D 2B C D A C D E A C D E 2A2C2C1D 2ABC2D2E

Post-Tel Institute B B C D E 2F 2D E CD

Q. Bookmakers Club A A

Q. Cricketers Club A A C D E F B D E ABCE ABD

Q. Irish Assn A A B

Q. Masonic Club A B D A B E F A B C B C E BC

Wynnum RSL AC

B C 2EF 2C E ABCD2E

Buffalo Memorial BC

Redcliffe Services A C D A B D F CD B

RQYS B B E

Sherwood Services B C D A C D E F B A2B2C2DE A 2B3CD

Sth Brisbane Club A C A B C E A B E F 2A B C D B

Tattersalls Club A A

Toowong RSL A B C D A B C D F B C E F B C D

Toowong Bus Depot C D C E 2E F B E CE

University Qld B

Valley Club Rex Arcade A 2A B C 2A B C 2D E F A

Waterside Workers B C

Gabba Pink Ball A B C D 2A 2B C D 2A 2B C D 3A B C E 2AB2C 2ABE

Wests OB & Juniors B C E F B C D

Wests Seniors B C D E

Ritz Snooker Ipswich B D F CD D

Redlands Services C D E F 2E CDE BCD2E

Light Street Bus Depot D E F

Brothers Rugby League 2F B C D E Riverside (Wharfies) B

Logan City Snooker B

Milton Billiards C

Green Baize

Logan City (Oz Pool) D

Capalaba Bowls 2C

Pine Rivers B2CD

Twin Towns AB

44 54 65 50 48 43 220 270 325 250 240 215

A History of Billiards and Snooker In particular of the QBSA Inc and its forerunners

The information provided in these pages is compiled for the QBSA Inc.. It is general information only to restore much of the QBSA’s missing history. All reasonable attempts have been made for accuracy. No harm is meant to any individual or organization intentionally or otherwise. In such an event please contact the QBSA for a correction or deletion

T K Stewart Life Member ([email protected] 0408 799 337) [1]

1. Snooker had increased exponentially in popularity in the 60’s and 70’s, going from something of an

amusement pastime (under the earlier domination of Billiards), to the main event. Much of this is

attributed to the introduction of Snooker to television

with the many coloured balls, but only one white (cue)

ball. It was easier to understand for the masses and a

lot less confusing than Billiards with two white balls.

(One white had two small black spots (“spot” ball) and

the other none (“plain” ball). This distinguished the balls

for the players (one each) but not to the viewers and

spectators. Confusing!)

2. However, so many players were enjoying

the game in Qld that six (6) grades were

participating and some clubs had more than

one team in a grade. Of these grades, the

A Grade was less indicative of the ability of

the players than the rest because some

clubs did not have enough true A Grade

players. “Stand-ins” were sometimes

needed; and some players were also there

for the experience.

3. Handicaps were introduced to only the A

Grade to compensate for this and curb club

domination, because players could transfer at will and a few regularly did so to create the optimum

side. By-laws and rules were later introduced to prevent this without QBSA permission. Players also

had to play a number of matches per season (4) for eligibility to play in finals.

The Handicaps were set on a basis of State Snooker Champion – scratch; Runner-up – 5; and the

rest from there. B Graders playing up to A Grade, started on 25.

There were many QBSA meetings in those days for general meetings and executive meetings (both

monthly); as well as weekly handicap meetings for around six months of the year. No computers!

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Historical Table of Events conducted by and under the QBSA

Below are details of events conducted in Queensland in 2012 with comparisons of previous years

Events conducted by the QB &SA in 2012 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Brisbane District Billiards Pennant – teams 22 22 18 18 16 18

Brisbane District Combined Snooker Pennant - teams 12 10 8 12 6 NC

Brisbane District Snooker Pennant – teams 46 40 36 33 38 32

Brisbane District Spring Snooker Pennant 24 14 NC NC NC NC

Premier Billiards League 14 12 12 12 8 8

Queensland Billiards Grades Championships NC 8 NC 14 NC 16

Queensland Ladies’ Residents Snooker

Championship 6 6 5 6 10 3

Queensland Men’s Residents Snooker Championship 40 50 52 48 44 38

Queensland Minors Billiards Championship NC 10 NC NC NC NC

Queensland Minors Snooker Championship 32 26

Queensland Masters Snooker Championship 16

Queensland Open Billiards Championship 8 12 12 11 20 16

Queensland Open Snooker Championship 49 68 56 38 36 54

Queensland Snooker Grades Championships 58 56 40 41 51 49

Queensland Handicap Snooker Championship 40 60 54

Queensland Under 12 Snooker Championship 7 9 6 2 2 4

Queensland Under 15 Billiards Championship 2 3 5 4 6 7





Events conducted by the QB &SA in 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011


Australian National Women’s Snooker Championship NC 12 NC NC NC NC

Oceania Billiards Championship NC 12 12 NC NC NC

Oceania Snooker Championship NC 66 56 NC NC NC

Oceania Women’s Snooker Championships NC 12 16 NC NC NC

Bribie Island 50 & Over Tournament.

Bribie Island Open Snooker Tournament.

Gold City 5000 Snooker Tournament Lismore Workers Handicap Snooker Tournament.

Maroochydore Open Handicap Snooker Tournament

Maroochydore Open Snooker Championship

Maroochydore Over 50s Snooker Tournament

Matchroom Snooker Open

Redlands Senior Citizens Snooker Tournament.

Redlands Open Handicap Snooker Challenge

Wide Bay Invitational Snooker Tournament (Maryborough)

Author W F Davies 2012

A History of Billiards and Snooker

In particular of the QBSA Inc and its forerunners



THE CHAMPIONS - Billiards 1904-1949

Year Winner Runner–Up Comment

1904 J Nesbit Fred Farrell 500 up wins by 14 Farrell 94 break

1905 G R Saxby L Francis 1000 up “ 102

1906 G R Saxby Fred Farrell 1000 “ “ 88

1907 G R Saxby J Nesbitt “ “ “ 262

1908 G R Saxby A Arthy “

1909 A Arthy J Nesbitt “

1910 A Arthy J P Hensler n/k

1911 G R Saxby A Arthy n/k

1912 G R Kidston n/k Kidston 92 break

1913 G R Kidston “

1914 G R Kidston “

1915-1921 ……………………………… Contest abandoned owing to war

1922 L Simmonds “

1923 L Simmonds “

1924 R Kidston “

1925 R Zeigler “ Toowoomba Player

1926 R Zeigler “

1927 L Simmonds A Sakzewski

1928 A Sakzewski S Ryan

1929 A J Browne R Zeigler 1500 up Semis 2 sessions X 1000 up

1930 S Ryan A J Browne “

1931 S Ryan A Sakzewski “

1932 S Ryan A Sakzewski “

1933 S Ryan A Sakzewski 1800

1934 A Sakzewski R Zeigler 2000 Won by 494 (Sakz Break 148) Sakz won Aust Title

1935 R Zeigler A Sakzewski “ “ 169 Finals Toowoomba Breaks Healy 151 Sakz 176

1936 R Zeigler A Sakzewski “ “ 15

1937 R Zeigler M G Toms “ “ 871 Break Ziegler 166

1938 A Sakzewski H L Titcombe “ “ 524

1939 A Sakzewski R Zeigler “ “ 11 Runner-up Australian Championships

1940 A Sakzewski R Ziegler “

1941-1946 ……………………………… Contest abandoned owing to war


1947 A Young A Sakzewski 1200 up Won by 151

1948 A Young A Sakzewski 1200 “ 177

1949 H Krogh H Noyes 1200 “ 144

Kindly refer to Second History Period 1950-1970 ………(P2)……………….






THE CHAMPIONS - Billiards 1950-1968


1950 A Sakzewski H Krogh 1200 up wins by 309 (Sakz wins 6, Runner-up 8 times)

1951 A Young H Titcombe 1200 “ 161

1952 N McLain R Herman 1300 “ 39 Time Limit of 4 hours set

1953 A Young R Herman 940 “ 14

1954 O Pitman N McLain 1019 To 786 (Cooper130, Pitman 127 break)

1955 O Pitman A Young 1237 ” 1164 (Pitman 147, Young 137 break)

1956 O Pitman A Young 1296 “ 1158 (Pitman 147, Young 143 break)

1957 A Young O Pitman 1257 “ 1023 (Young 143, 126 breaks)

1958 O Pitman A Young 1196 “ 1147 (Pitman173 break)

1959 A Young O Pitman 1164 “ 1098

1961 A Young O Pitman 1217 “ 1065 (Young 133 break)

1962 ……………. N.B. No Championship held owing to lack of entries………………..

1963 O Pitman J Lyons 1167 “ 846

1964 O Pitman J Lyons no results (Pitman100 break)

1965 O Pitman L Rahilly 1790 “ 1079

1966 N Giovanni C Thompson no score results (Bill Barrie100, 112 breaks)

1967 O Pitman J McGuire “

1968 O Pitman C Thompson “

1969 O Pitman C Thompson “ Kindly refer to Third History Period 1970-1978 Derek Law Term………………..

1970 O Pitman L Rahilly “ (Pitman 122 Rahilly 100 breaks)

1971 O Pitman K Uhlmann “ (“Ossie” Pitman’s 12th. Championship – 103 break)

1972 L Condo L Watson 1790 To 1124 (Condo 103 break) First two SessionX2 hour Final

1973 C Nineham A Lian Forfeit

1974 J Campbell Les Watson Nineham 130 break (Campbell successful Snooker Professional later)

1975 L Watson J Poirrier “

1976 M Rooney C Nineham (Both dual Champions)

1977 A Siokos L Watson (Siokos “ “ )

1978 A Siokos L Watson Following results, when completed, will belong to the fourth History Term John Poirrier (1980-1982) when complete

1979 R Moore A Siokos






From 1975, and with some regularity until 2000, the QBSA produced fixture booklets (sometimes

pocket sized cards) for the Members use. These contained, as well as fixture draws for all grades;

other useful information such as Committee details; major events; and the Rules and By-laws

governing play. These were fully or part funded by sponsors. Actual sizes not shown. Examples :-





Participating Clubs (Affiliates) Snooker Teams (Usually 5 players to a team) John Orr’s Term

PRESIDENT Affiliate 1973 Teams

1975 Teams

1981 Teams

1985 Teams

1993 Teams

D Law ‘73 Coorparoo RSL B C B C E

Gaythorne RSL A B C D B C D E A C E F 2A C E AC

Kedron Wavell Services B C D 2B C D A C D E A C D E 2A2C2C1D

Post-Tel Institute B B C D E 2F 2D E CD

Q. Bookmakers Club A A

Q. Cricketers Club A A C D E F B D E ABCE

Q. Irish Assn A A B

Q. Masonic Club A B D A B E F A B C B C E BC Wynnum RSL AC

B C 2EF 2C E ABCD2E

Buffalo Memorial BC

J Poirrier ’75- Redcliffe Services A C D A B D F CD

RQYS B B E

Sherwood Services B C D A C D E F B A2B2C2DE

Sth Brisbane Club A C A B C E A B E F 2A B C D

Tattersalls Club A A

Toowong RSL A B C D A B C D F B C E F B C D

Toowong Bus Depot C D C E 2E F B E CE

University Qld B

Valley Club Rex Arcade A 2A B C 2A B C 2D E F A

Waterside Workers B C

Gabba Pink Ball A B C D 2A 2B C D 2A 2B C D 3A B C E 2AB2C

Wests OB & Juniors B C E F B C D

Wests Seniors B C D E

Ritz Snooker Ipswich B D F CD

Redlands Services C D E F 2E CDE

Light Street Bus Depot D E F

Brothers Rugby League 2F B C D E

Logan City Snooker B

Milton Billiards C

Team Number 44 54 65 50 48

Players Approx

220 270 325 250 240




T K Stewart Life Member ([email protected] 0408 799 337)

[1]

Snooker Interclub (Pennants) Champions

Refer Second Term 1950-1970 (Older information may be available on request)

Year A Grade B Grade C Grade

1950 Bookmakers Bookmakers Pad’ton Tram 2 1951 Bookmakers Pad’ton Tram

B1 Ipsw Rd Tram B2

1952 Postal Postal Light St Tram 2

1953 QIA Ipsw Rd Tram Light St Tram 2 1954 QIA Ipsw Rd Tram Pad’ton Tram

1955 Postal Ipsw Rd Tram Pad’ton Tram

1956 QIA Pad’ton Tram Pad’ton Tram 1957 QIA Postal Light St Tram

1958 QIA Ipswich Rd Tram

Light St Tram 2

1959 Bookmakers Pad’ton Tram Ipsw Rd tram

1960 QIA Pad’ton Tram QIA 1961 QIA Pad’ton Tram QIA

1962 Bookmakers Watersiders Watersiders

1963 Bookmakers Light St Tram Sandgate 1 1964 -- Bookmakers Bookmakers

1965

1966

1967 1968 QIA

1969 Watersiders

1970 Tattersalls

Foot Notes:

The Postal (Postal Institute, Elizabeth St.); QIA (Qld Irish Assn, Elizabeth St.) Ipsw Rd Trams (Tramways Depot Staff, now Buranda

Shopping Centre, Annerley) Light St Trams (Valley Tramways Depot Staff); Pad’ton Trams (Tramways Depot Staff, razed in huge 1962

fire, now "Paddington Central" Shopping Centre).






SNOOKER Ladies Snooker Championships 1975-1979


1975 M Westaway M Fitzpatrick 16 Entries Marion Runner-up to Fran Lovis in Australian Champs

1976 R Cryer M Westaway

1977 R Cryer M Westaway

1978 M Westaway R Cryer

1979 R Cryer S Sleight

Note: No records exist of Ladies events earlier than shown here. In 1975, there

were 16 entries, the draw for whom is attached below. This event is now

called “Women’s Tournaments.






SNOOKER Junior Snooker Championship Development 1988-

Under 15


1988 S Balderson Inaugural Qld Jr. Champs. Steven Won the Australian Championship at

Burwood Plaza Sydney.

1989

1990 R Cochrane Rhys won the Australian Championships in Canberra & highest break 72

1991 R Cochrane Rhys won the Australian Championships in Canberra & highest break 120

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Under 16


1978 *G Jenkins K Balderson 3-0 Inaugural Qld Jr. Champs played at the Pink Ball in December 1978.

*Greg Jenkins, an excellent young player. Won the inaugural Aust U/16’s in at the Garden City Shopping Centre,

Qld, winning all matches. Event Sponsors: Coca Cola, Garden City, Rothwell’s and Travelodge.

1979 K Balderson K Jenkins 3-1

1985 W Turpin Won Australian U/18 championship

1987 W Turpin Won Australian U/18 championship

Note: The first recorded Junior Championship, Billiards, was played at the Commercial Travellers Assn 1932. This was a

fairly regular event thereafter, apparently; however, no records exist until now.

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Under 18


1977 J Zilic B Crockett 3-0 Dec ’77 Played at Pink Ball

1978 B Crockett J Wicks 3-2 Dec ’77 Played at Pink Ball

1979 J Lutvey G Jenkins 3-0 Dec ’77 Played at Pink Ball 51 Attended this final

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Note:

The current Junior players have Noel Gourley to thank for the many opportunities available to players for the many competitions which

are available to them. Noel was inspirational and dedicated to the cause of providing coaching and circumstances for them to become

proficient at an earlier age than previously, when entry to hotels and billiard rooms for the use of tables, was prohibited under 18 and 21

years legislatively.






THE CHAMPIONS - Snooker

Year Winner Runner–Up

Comment

1928 S Ryan A Sakzewski




1932 W F Leggo S Ryan

1933 A Sakzewski H L Titcombe 160-140 (Frame progressive scores)

1934 A Sakzewski D Lowrie 180-128

1935 A Sakzewski P Healy

1936 A Sakzewski H L Titcombe 168-127

1937 N Funnell P M Fox

1938 A Sakzewski N Funnell 168-147

1939 A Sakzewski H L Titcombe

1940 A Sakzewski R Rogers

1941-1946 ………………………….. War Years – No Play

1947 H L Titcombe W Noyes

1948 I Meehan A McGregor

1949 I Meehan T Moran (The following results belong to the Second History Era of the QBSA 1950-1970)

1950 I Meehan E McHardy 169-117

1951 E McHardy W South 315-211 over 5 frames Attend

1952 W South E McHardy (32 entries played before record crowd of 800 spectators at QIA) 800

1953 E McHardy W South 71-50, 72-27, 54-37 (Frame Scores from now on) 750

1954 E Cooper A McGregor 4 frames- 3 450

1955 M McLain E Cooper 4-3 700

1956 W South O Pitman 5-2 (Ozzie Pitman much better known as Qld Billiards Champion) 600

1957 R Law T Moran 4-3 650

1958 R Law W South 4-3 580

1959 R Law R Elmer 4-2 Official Draw Missing Runner-up resolved by Statutory Declaration 450

1960 R law K Gibson 4-1 400

1961 L Rahilly B Erickson 4-2 Len went Runner-up Aust Championships 520

1962 J Lyons R Furminger 4-2 400

1963 R Furminger K Gibson 4-3 (N.B. The Av. No. of entries for 12 years preceding is 37; highest break is 48) 200

1964 R Coogan R Davison 4-3

1965 R Furminger N Lobb 4-1

1966 R Furminger J McGuire 4-2

1967 R Furminger R Law 4-1

1968 R Furminger J McGuire 4-2

1969 J Hardy W South 4-3

The following results belong to the Third History Era of the QBSA Derek Law’s Term1970-1978)

1970 W South G Christensen 4-3

1971 A Bannah G Christensen 4-3

1972 N Johnson A Bannah 4-1

1973 C Nineham M Rusis 4-1 Charlie Nineham becomes first “dual” Champion for 30 years

1974 J Campbell R Armstrong 4-2 John runner-up to Lou Condo Aust Champs and Qld “dual” Champion







1975 M Rooney John Campbell 4-3

1976 M Rooney P Tathem 4-1

1977 A Siokos R Furminger 4-2 (Angelo Siokos was SA Champion before relocation)

1978 A Siokos R Furminger 4-1

1979 R Furminger A Siokos 4-3 (Rodney Furminger 6th. Title after a break of 11 years)

1980 A Siokos G Lee

1981 A Siokos R Furminger

1982 A Siokos P Perkins


1984 G Robinson J Wicks

1985 P Perkins R Furminger

1986 P Perkins ? Baker


1988 C Duffy W Turpin

1989 C Duffy W Turpin

1990 W Turpin ? Wilson

1991 P Perkins ? Robinson

1992 P Perkins J Bonner

To be Continued






W D & H O WILLS WARANA ESCORT

Handicap Snooker Championship

Year Entries Winner *Club Runner–Up Comment

1970 64 R Armstrong - T Stewart Metropolitan H’Cap Championship

1971 72 A Bannah - G Christensen “ “ “

1972 92 J Reutshi WWF M Schloss {Club given prominence because *perpetual clock

1973 161 K Baunach Ked Wav A Hunter trophy held there for winner’s year}

1974 128 K Sholtz W’Gabba J Puet

1975 T Mortimer QRI D Rome

1976 K Goodman SBBC R Furminger

1977 R Furminger SBBC D Adsett

1978 G Clarkson W’Gabba J Wicks

1979 B Robinson W’Gabba F Creese

WD 7 HO wills Escort Trophies Presentation to QBSA by Wills Management Clock Held by Winner’s Club for 1 year Mssrs Robinson (Publicity) South (V/Pres) *Connell (Mgr) Stewart (QLO)

Silverware for Competitors (* Mr Connell passed late in the Tourney)

Footnote: “Escort” Handicap Championship

Formerly The Metropolitan Open Handicap Snooker Championship commenced 1966

Sponsorship WD & HO Wills agree to sponsor and call this The “Escort” Handicap Championship from 1972)

Warana From 1973 it became part of the official Brisbane Warana Festival Activities

FORMAT Two frame, progressive Score Handicapped Clock

Clock The clock perpetual trophy was “held in trust” by a well-meaning person in 1980. Its current whereabouts

is unknown but the QBSA would greatly appreciate its return. Winners received silverware.

SBBC Sth Brisbane Businessmen’s Club resumed fro World Expo, later Dutton Park.

WWF The Waterside Worker’s Club, Wharf and Adelaide Street (Closed 80’s).

Ked Wav Kedron Wavell Services Club B/S Club (then Hamilton Road now Rode Road Chermside)

W’Gabba Woolloongabba B/S Club at the Pink Ball Billiard Room Stanley Street (1979-1994).

QRI Qld Railways Institute (Still competing in Interstate RI Comps represented by 1975 winner).






SNOOKER THE METROPOLITAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1973-1979


1973 G Christensen D Jermanus 2-0 (Tony Buesnel 54 break)

1974 T Buesnel J Campbell

1975 J Campbell M Rusis 2-1 24 entries

1976 R Furminger D Berry 2-1

1977 M Rooney N Johnson (Mickey Rooney 76 break)

1978 A Siokos R Furminger (Dave Berry 51 break)

1979 A Siokos G Lee 2-0 16 entries

Note: The Metropolitan Open was a match to attract the better players of the time; to play at a

variety of clubs to increase QBSA and snooker exposure; and played on a Thursday (non-fixture) night.

The 1975 Draw is attached for interest.


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