In 1965, Rex Williams made a break of 142 during his match against Pulman, this remained the highest break at the World Championship until Doug Mountjoy's 145 against Ray Reardon in the semi-final of the 1981 tournament.
In 1965, Rex Williams made a break of 142 during his match against Pulman, breaking the tournament record of 136 set by Joe Davis in 1946. This remained the highest break at the World Championship until Doug Mountjoy's 145 against Ray Reardon in the semi-final of the 1981 tournament.