The 1997 Benson and HedgesMasters took place between February 2 and February 9, 1997 at the Wembley Conference Centre. Steve Davis wins his third title and his first since 1988 as well as his 1982 title beating Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-8 who had made his third final in a row and was 8-4 up before losing to Davis. The final was also dominated by a female streaker who invaded the arena during the afternoon session and by keeping John Street who had refereed his final match of his refereeing career speechless. Also in the tournament. The wildcard players included Paul Hunter who would go on to win 3 Masters titles in 4 years. Benson & Hedges is a brand of cigarette. ... The Masters, formerly the Benson & Hedges Masters, is a professional snooker tournament. ... February 2 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... February 9 is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Steve Davis OBE (born August 22, 1957) is an English professional snooker player who was born in London and lives in Brentwood, Essex with his wife and two sons. ... The 1982 Benson and Hedges Masters took place between January 25 and January 31, 1982 at the Wembley Conference Centre. ... The current version of the article or section is written like a magazine article instead of the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia. ... Wikinews has news related to: Snooker player Paul Hunter dies of cancer, age 27 Paul Alan Hunter (14 October 1978 – 9 October 2006) was an English professional snooker player. ...
Prize Money
Winner: £130,000
Runner-up: £65,000
High Break Prize: £15,000
Highest Break
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Knockout stage
First Round
Mark J Williams 5-1 Paul Hunter Wikinews has news related to: Snooker player Paul Hunter dies of cancer, age 27 Paul Alan Hunter (14 October 1978 – 9 October 2006) was an English professional snooker player. ...
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