1983 International Open

1983 Jameson International Open
Tournament information
Dates1–9 October 1983 (1983-10-01 – 1983-10-09)
VenueEldon Square Recreation Centre
CityNewcastle-upon-Tyne
CountryEngland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund£85,000
Winner's share£24,000
Highest break Steve Davis (ENG) (120)
Final
Champion Steve Davis (ENG)
Runner-up Cliff Thorburn (CAN)
Score9–4
1982
1984

The 1983 International Open (officially the 1983 Jameson International Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 1 and 9 October 1983 at the Eldon Square Recreation Centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.[1][2] Steve Davis won the tournament, beating Cliff Thorburn 9–4 in the final. Television coverage was on ITV.

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