1970 World Amateur Snooker Championship
The 1970 World Amateur Snooker Championship was the fourth edition of the championship that later became known as the IBSF World Snooker Championship, the first event having been held in 1963. The 1970 tournament was played at the Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland from 19 October to 7 November 1970, with two round-robin groups each producing one player to contest the final. Both finalists were from England. Jonathan Barron defeated Sid Hood 11–7 to win the title.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 19 October – 7 November 1970 |
| Venue | Meadowbank Stadium |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | Scotland |
| Organisation | Billiards Association and Control Club |
| Format | Round-robin and final |
| Highest break | Jack Rogers (IRE) |
| Final | |
| Champion | Jonathan Barron (ENG) |
| Runner-up | Sid Hood (ENG) |
| Score | 11–7 |
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Jack Rogers made the highest break of the tournament, 65.
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