The 1963 World Amateur Snooker Championship was the first edition of the championship that later became known as the IBSF World Snooker Championship. It was played from 27 December 1963 to 4 January 1964 at the Great Eastern Hotel in Calcutta, India, as a round-robin. Five players participated. Gary Owen won all four of his matches and took the title, with Frank Harris finishing in second place. Owen compiled the highest of the event, 71. Final standings Match results References Snooker amateur tournaments 1963 in snooker Snooker competitions in India 1963 in Indian sport 1964 in Indian sport International sports competitions hosted by India