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1996 World Matchplay Darts
The 1996 Webster's World Matchplay was the third time the World Matchplay (darts), World Matchplay darts tournament had been held in the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Winter Gardens, Blackpool between 28 July–3 August 1996. Phil Taylor (darts player), Phil Taylor was the defending champion, but got knocked out by eventual champion Peter Evison by a convincing scoreline of 8–1 in the second round, with Evison averaging over 100. Evison would go onto to record another ton-plus average in the final against Dennis Priestley (who appeared in his third consecutive - and final - World Matchplay final). Prize money The prize fund was £48,000. Seeds # Phil Taylor (darts player), Phil Taylor # Dennis Priestley # Alan Warriner-Little, Alan Warriner # Jamie Harvey # John Lowe (darts player), John Lowe # Bob Anderson (darts player), Bob Anderson # Rod Harrington # Keith Deller Results Preliminary round ''(best of 9 legs, but need a 2 leg difference.)'' Last 32 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which includes a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities. Opened in 1878, it is a Listed building, Grade II* listed building, operated by Blackpool Entertainment Company Limited on behalf of Blackpool Council, which purchased the property from Leisure Parcs Ltd as part of a £40 million deal in 2010. The Winter Gardens has hosted the annual conferences of British political parties and trade unions and its owners claim that every Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Prime Minister since World War II has addressed an audience at the venue. It has also hosted the Blackpool Dance Festival since its inception in 1920, and the World Matchplay (darts), World Matchplay darts tournament since 1994. The annual dance competitions Miss Dance of Great Britain and Dance Master UK are hosted there annually. History The Winter Gardens Company bought the site in 1875 for £28,000. The Winter Gardens was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
