Why was'NT the world snooker championships played in 1958-1963?

Answer 1

In 1952, as a result of a disagreement between the governing bodies (the Billiards Association and Control Council), and some of the players, two tournaments were held. The World Matchplay, organised by the players and widely viewed as the "real" world championship, continued until 1957. The BA&CC event only lasted one year. Meanwhile the 'official' world championship did attract two entrants in 1952, Horace Lindrum (Australia) beating New Zealand's Clark McConachy - and it is Lindrum's name that is inscribed on the familiar trophy. Snooker then went into a period of decline, and no tournament was held between 1958 and 1963. In 1964 it was revived on a challenge basis.

Answer 2

Between 1952 and 1958, as a result of a split, there were two snooker championships, one running until 1957 and the other until 1958. Snooker then went into decline and it was not until 1964 that a new world championship began and snooker began to get back its popularity, and with some changes in the way it was run it grew stronger.

Answer 3

Travel restrictions, due to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.