gamble had succeeded, that I could settle my debts and that the lean years were over. They had been well worthwhile." Reardon held the title for only seven months until the next championship in Australia during November 1970. He went on to win a total of six world championships, the last of them in 1978. Main draw The draw and results for the tournament are shown below. Match winners are denoted in bold. Century breaks Two century breaks wer made at the tournament. 118 Ray Reardon 105 Gary Owen Notes References 1970 World Championship World Snooker Championship International sports competitions in London April 1970 sports events in the United Kingdom 1970 sports events in London