World Snooker Championship played at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. The tournament is currently played over 17 days and ends on the first Monday in May. In the modern era (since 1969), the best record is that of Stephen Hendry, who won the title seven times. Steve Davis and Ray Reardon both won six times while Ronnie O'Sullivan has won five titles. The current champion is Mark Williams, who has won the tournament three times. The first championship was held in 1927 and was called the Professional Snooker Championship. It was the first important professional snooker tournament although the English Amateur Championship
1938 World Snooker Championship lead but Holt dominated thereafter, winning 16–10, the final score being 21–10. From 10 to 12 March, Holt then played Fred Davis to determine the winner of the qualifying event. Davis proved too strong for Holt, leading 9–1 after the first day and taking a winning 16–2 lead on the second day. The final score was 23–8. 1938 World Snooker Championship The 1938 World Snooker Championship was a snooker tournament held at the Thurston's Hall in London, England. Joe Davis won his twelfth World title by defeating Sidney Smith 37–24 in the final. The highest break was 104 made by