Tom Dennis
Encyclopedia
Tom Dennis was an English
professional snooker
and English billiards
player.
Dennis reached the finale of the World Championship
in 1927, 1929
, 1930
and 1931
but was beaten every time by Joe Davis
. The closest Dennis came to defeating Davis was in the 1931 tournament, when the pair were the only two entrants. The match, played in the back room of his own pub in Nottingham
, saw Dennis lead 14-10 and 19-16 before losing 21-25. He competed in two more championships, making his last appearance in 1933.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
professional snooker
Snooker
Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a green baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A regular table is . It is played using a cue and snooker balls: one white , 15 worth one point each, and six balls of different :...
and English billiards
English billiards
English billiards, called simply billiards in many former British colonies and in Great Britain where it originated, is a hybrid form of carom and pocket billiards played on a billiard table. Billiards is less well known as "the English game", "the all-in game" and "the common game".The game is for...
player.
Dennis reached the finale of the World Championship
World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is the leading professional snooker tournament in terms of both prize money and ranking points. The first championship was held in 1927; since 1977, it has been played at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England...
in 1927, 1929
World Snooker Championship 1929
The 1929 World Snooker Championship snooker tournament was held at the Lounge Hall, Nottingham, England. The final was held between 4 and 7 March 1929....
, 1930
World Snooker Championship 1930
The 1930 World Snooker Championship snooker tournament was played in various location throughout the season, with final being held at the Thurston's Hall, London, England....
and 1931
World Snooker Championship 1931
The 1931 World Snooker Championship snooker tournament was held at the Lounge Hall in Nottingham, England. It was the fifth edition of the snooker tournament....
but was beaten every time by Joe Davis
Joe Davis
Joe Davis, OBE was a British professional player of snooker and English billiards....
. The closest Dennis came to defeating Davis was in the 1931 tournament, when the pair were the only two entrants. The match, played in the back room of his own pub in Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, saw Dennis lead 14-10 and 19-16 before losing 21-25. He competed in two more championships, making his last appearance in 1933.