Can you tell me which year snooker founded and name of the country as well?

Question

Can you tell me which year snooker founded and name of the country as well?

Answer 1

i thought britian about 140 years ago

Answer 2

Snooker is generally held to have been developed from a combination of pyramid pool and life pool. Although snooker’s origin is not recorded explicitly, it is generally held that a Colonel Sir Neville Chamberlain (no relation to the World War II Prime Minister) conceived the game in the Bristish Army Officer’s Mess in Jubbulpore, India, in 1875.

The name “Snooker”, it is said, was applied to the game, when a young subaltern visited Sir Neville’s Devonshire regiment and explained that first year cadets at Royal Military Academy, where he had trained, were called “Snookers”.

Then, during a game of the new “Pool game”, when one of the young officers missed a pot, Chamberlain called him a “Snooker” referring to his lack of experience. Subsequently the name “Snooker” was adopted for the game itself.

Chamberlain subsequently promoted the game in Army establishments throughout his postings in India and in 1882 in Ootacamund, the first rules were drafted and recorded. The game of Snooker then spread widely, with the movement of Army personnel, throughout the British Empire However, these rules were not recognised by the Governing Body of the time, “The Billiards Association” until 1900.

Snooker eventually took over from English Billiards as the dominant cue sport in the 1930’s when the legendary Joe Davis actively promoted the game throughout the World.

Answer 3

All 3 By A British in Col. India Something about a surplus of red balls they made it up to use them I just read it some where dont rem. details

Answer 4

In India But in whole No one is sure of a date about 120 years X Cindy

Answer 5

Naughtycissysindy above is absolutely correct.It is understood to have been slightly different from the modern game with less balls and more shots associated with the game of billiards.

Answer 6

I always thought it was invented by a Brit...

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