Syosset, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) traveled to AMF Syosset Lanes for its second event of the year. A total of 81 bowlers competed for over $5,000 in prizes. The winner of the scratch event was Marc Bieler, a teacher from Massapequa, NY, earning $1,000 and the 205 & under champion was Cynthia Guarino, of Elmont, NY winning $350.
Marc’s road to his title began with a 1092 qualifying series (218 average) that positioned him 3rd after his 5 games. Leading qualifier was Brian Ziesig of Levittown who shot a fine 1142 series (228 average.) High senior qualifier, for the second straight tournament was Mike Dioguardo of Patchogue rolling a 1045 series (209 average.)
In round 1 of the finals Marc defeated Brian Soto (Kew Gardens) 202-171 and in round 2 he defeated Brian Ziesig 202-195. To become the LIGBT scratch champion Marc shot an incredible 241 game in the final shootout defeating Mike Dioguardo (210) and Bill Beck of Ronkonkoma, NY (189). Marc earned $1,000 for his title while Mike took home $600 and Bill won $400.
Cynthia’s march to her title started by finishing second in qualifying with a 613 series (477 scratch + 126 handicap + 10 bonus pins). The qualifying leader was last months champion, Tom Colon, a warehouse manager from N. Massapequa, who shot a 646 series (556 scratch + 90 pins handicap). The third bowler in the finals was Gale Calca, a bowling manager from Elmont, NY who qualified with a 608 series (439 scratch + 159 handicap + 10 bonus pins). To earn the $350 top prize Cynthia shot a 257 game (215 scratch) defeating both Gale 222 - $200 (169 scratch) and Tom 173 - $150 (143 scratch).
In addition to the finalists in the 205 & under event there were additional prizes paid using a 1 in 4 cashing ratio. The low to cash was 594 (including handicap and bonus pins) which was shot by Morris Jackson of Massapequa. A bowler earns bonus pins when they don’t cash in a previous LIGBT event.
The Kegel pattern featured at AMF Syosset Lanes was the 45 foot Route 66 condition. This is the longest pattern of the four used by The LIGBT. Compared to the first LIGBT event at AMF Babylon the scores were much lower. It took a 216 average to advance to the finals and a 205 average to cash in the scratch division. In the 205 & under group the cut score to the finals was a 201 average including handicap and the cashing cut was only 596 with handicap.
The next LIGBT event will be held at North Levittown Lanes on Sunday, December 7
th. Columbia 300 will be doing a Demo Day during the one hour practice session prior to qualifying. In addition, all LIGBT members attending the N. Levittown event will receive a special holiday gift package from the tournament sponsors. For additional LIGBT information please visit
www.ligbtour.com or call our tournament hotline; 1.877.900.6464.
Final Results – AMF Syosset Lanes
LIGBT Event #2 – November 9, 2008
Scratch Event
Finalists
1. Marc Bieler Massapequa 1092 $1,000
2. Mike Dioguardo (S) Patchogue 1045 $ 600
3. Bill Beck Ronkonkoma 1085 $ 400
4. Brian Ziesig Levittown 1142 $ 300
5. Adam Sher Commack 1080 $ 300
6. Peter Rodriquez Westbury 1097 $ 250
7. Brian Soto Kew Gardens 1083 $ 250
Cashers
8. Chris Umland Medford 1059 $ 150
9. Jeremy Schaffer Lindenhurst 1049 $ 130
10. Anthony Pepe Queens 1047 $ 120
11. Paul Bajorski W. Babylon 1030 $ 110
12. Robert Exner N. Bellmore 1030 $ 110
13. Frank Kase (S) Deer Park 1030 $ 110
14. Darren Barlow Levittown 1028 $ 100
(S) Seniors
205 & Under Event
Finalists (*3 games + series + bonus pins)
1. Cynthia Guarino Elmont 613* $ 350
2. Gale Calca Elmont 608 $ 200
3. Tom Colon N. Massapequa 646 $ 150
4. Redy Bugaoan Massapequa 602 $ 75
5. Valerie Amitrano Huntington St. 596 $ 75
6. Michael Scarangella Shirley 595 $ 50
7. Morris Jackson Massapequa 594 $ 50
Side Pots
Scratch Event
High Game Pots: 1st $60/2nd $25
Game 1: Brian Ziesig 277/Sue George 246
Game 2: Brian Soto 266/Frank Kase 234
Game 3: Peter Rodriguez 247/Brian Ziesig 237
Game 4: Frank Kase 266/Peter Rodriguez 257
Game 5: Adam Sher 257/Brian Ziesig 245
Squad Leader: 1st $100/2nd $50
1. Brian Ziesig 1142
2. Bill Beck 1085
Handicap Event
High Game Pots: 1st $15/2nd $10
(Handicap included in scores)
Game 1: Meghan Kase 222/Robert Cruz 204
Game 2: Angelo DeSena 218/Michael Scarngella 211
Game 3: Cynthia Guarino 233/Michael Scarngella 219
Squad Leader: 1st 30/2nd $20
1. Michael Scrangella 595
2. Angelo DeSena 573