The 1968 Willie Smith Trophy was a Round-robin invitational snooker tournament held at the Queen's Hall, Leeds, from 9 to 13 January 1968.

[2] Owen won all three of his matches and was the champion,[3] in his first tournament as a professional player.

[2] The tournament was organised by Jim Williamson, and was commercially successful, attracting capacity audiences for several of the sessions played.

Dunning received 14 points start in each frame from the professionals.

[4] The highest break was 80, compiled by Owen against Dunning in the final frame of the match that confirmed him as the champion.