The 1974 Benson & Hedges British Open Championships was held at

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from 31 January – 8 February 1974. The final was scratched and

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won his second title as

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was unable to compete due to badly spraining his ankle during the semi-final: this was the first time the final could not be held since 1934. As a consolation, the crowd was treated to an exhibition match between Hunt and Barrington.

Seeds

Draw and results

Final

beat Mohammed Yasin w/o

Section 1

Section 2

References

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