Mans Not On Form At Tuesday’s Snooker Meet: Thompson Beats Champion
Conceding 35 points to each of the local players Peter Mans the South African Professional Snooker champion played nine frames of snooker and was beaten in four at the snooker exhibition on Tuesday. In two of the games Mans was beaten by more than the points conceded by him. Unfortunately Mans was not
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seen at his best on the night and apologised for his mediocre play and lack of form. However those present who knew the game could see that he was a player of the first rank.
The most outstanding local player of the evening was J. Thompson who played excellent snooker and was right on form that night. Details: Mans v McGarvey, 79, 49; 86, 70; Mans v Hunt, 98, 42; 86, 59; Mans v Hudson, 100, 51; 72, 80; Mans v Thompson, 48, 84; 34, 84; 72, 86.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 12, Issue 29, 12 March 1948, Page 5
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