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Snooker - Steve Davis & Dennis Taylor to mark epic 1985 final


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Will probably overshadow this years World cup.

Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor will mark the 25th anniversary of their epic 1985 World Snooker Championship final with a one-off one-frame contest in Sheffield.

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Northern Ireland's Taylor beat Davis 18-17 on the final black in a classic encounter that kept 18.5m viewers glued to BBC Two until well after midnight.

Their rematch will take place at 1200 BST on 29 April at the Crucible Theatre during this year's Championship.

Six-time world champion Davis, 52, has qualified for the main draw.

It will be the 30th year he has played at the Crucible.

Taylor, 61, retired from the professional circuit in 2000 is now part of the BBC's TV commentary team.

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