1989 Masters (snooker)
The 1989 Benson & Hedges Masters professional non-ranking snooker tournament took place between 21 and 29 January 1989 at London's Wembley Conference Centre. The prize money for the highest break was £6,000.
16 players took part. At the first attempt now that he had joined the Top 16, Stephen Hendry beat John Parrott 9–6 to win the first of five titles in a row.
The tournament was also rocked by scandal after the first round match between Silvino Francisco and Terry Griffiths. After Griffiths beat Francisco 5–1, it was discovered that there had been heavy betting on that exact score. Both players were questioned. Francisco was later arrested, but released without charge.
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