Joe Davis' high break?

Bobby

Bobby

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Does anyone know what the great Joe Davis' high break was in competition? I'm sure he ran 147's in practice but I'm not sure if he did in a tournament.

Also, does anyone think he may not have reached his full potential due to not really being pushed by many players? If he grew up playing in today's game I kind of feel he would have been forced to have more centuries just to keep up.
 
90% of all play in those days was exhibitions. He made the break playing in one in front of a large crowd. I can't remember where but I know he used to play in theatres up on stage with a huge mirror behind the table so everybody could see. I can't imagine playing eith those ivory balls, I tried them years ago in Ireland and you got a skid every shot!!
 
Bobby said:
Does anyone know what the great Joe Davis' high break was in competition? I'm sure he ran 147's in practice but I'm not sure if he did in a tournament.

Also, does anyone think he may not have reached his full potential due to not really being pushed by many players? If he grew up playing in today's game I kind of feel he would have been forced to have more centuries just to keep up.
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The old time commentator Ted Lowe always said Joe Davis was the best he ever saw but really who knows, I am sure today he still would have been a solid player.
 
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