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The result was: promoted by Lightburst (talk) 21:25, 20 May 2023 (UTC)
... that in the qualifying competition for the 1978 World Snooker Championship, Jack Karnehm was whitewashed for the third time in three appearances? Source: "Embassy World Professional Snooker Championship: qualifying section, at Romiley Forum, Stockport". Snooker Scene. May 1978. p. 5
ALT1: ... that at the 1978 World Snooker Championship, Fred Davis reached the semi-finals at the age of 64? Source: Downer, Chris (2012). Crucible Almanac. Bournemouth. p.134
ALT2: ... that in the qualifying competition for the 1978 World Snooker Championship, John Barrie won a championship match for the first time since 1951? Source: Hayton, Eric; Dee, John (2004). The CueSport Book of Professional Snooker: The Complete Record & History. Lowestoft: Rose Villa Publications. ISBN 978-0-9548549-0-4. p.209
ALT3: ... that snooker historian Clive Everton wrote that the BBC starting daily coverage of the 1978 World Snooker Championship was the "most influential decision ever made in the history of snooker"? Source: Everton, Clive (1993). The Embassy Book of World Snooker. London: Bloomsbury. ISBN 978-0-7475-1610-1. p.52
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Good article. Onegreatjoke (talk) 21:27, 19 May 2023 (UTC)