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JULIO ARNOLD RETURNS TO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE!
Posted On: November 18, 2024
KAREEM BYRD JR. WINS HANDICAP TITLE “MITH” LOUTAN TAKES SCRATCH TITLE
Posted On: November 03, 2024
CALVIN NOTTINGHAM & MANIRAM BASDEO DOUBLES CHAMPIONS AT AMF E. MEADOW
Posted On: October 27, 2024
ANDREW MIENKIEWICZ SURVIVES THE CHEETAH!
Posted On: October 21, 2024
LIGBT ANNOUNCES SEASON 17 SCHEDULE & SPONSORS
Posted On: October 06, 2024

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Lou Medina Tournament of Champions Winner!

Posted On: December 18, 2011

Winner of TOC Lou Medina

William Knoth Wins $1,000 at LIGBT Non-Champions Tournament 
December 18, 2011 
Babylon, NY: William Knoth, Patchogue, NY earned his first LIGBT title at AMF Babylon. His victory came in a special event where only non-champions were allowed to compete. William defeated 96 other competitors to take home the $1,000 top prize. 
William’s road to victory began with a fine 752 handicap series in the 1pm squad which qualified him for the finals. In the finals William bowled great shooting the highest score in the last three rounds. In the final shootout William defeated the 1pm squad leader, Mike Pizzuro, W. Babylon, NY and Carlos Nieves, New York, NY 279-251-210. Mike earned $500 for second place while Carlos earned $300 for third.  
The next LIGBT event will be Sunday, January 8th at AMF Bay Shore. There will be two squads; 1pm and 3pm. For complete results of the Non-Champions Tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464. The LIGBT is sponsored by Station Casinos, Kegel, Randi B. Sigel Law Firm, and CLS Upholsterers. 

 

Lou Medina Wins LIGBT Tournament of Champions 
December 18, 2011 
Babylon, NY: Lou Medina, W. Babylon, NY won the $1,000 top prize in LIGBT’s 1st annual Tournament of Champions. To win the beautiful crystal trophy Lou defeated Donnel Matheson, Brooklyn, NY 251-231 (handicap). Donnel earned $600 for his runner-up position. 
The first LIGBT Tournament of Champions was a great event. The day began with all 38 bowlers receiving a special LIGBT Champion shirt. Everyone bowled 6 games with the top 8 advancing to the match-play finals. It took a 1414 series with handicap to make the cut.  
The total payout for the Tournament of Champions was $3,000 with all finalists earning a minimum of $200. There was a great mix of players in the finals including a woman, senior and super senior. When the tournament started all 38 bowlers had a legitimate chance of winning the title. 
The next LIGBT event will be Sunday, January 8th at AMF Bay Shore. There will be two squads; 1pm and 3pm. For complete results of the Non-Champions Tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464. The LIGBT is sponsored by Station Casinos, Kegel, Randi B. Sigel Law Firm, and CLS Upholsterers.
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Senior Glenn Simpson Wins Second LIGBT Title

Posted On: December 11, 2011

Champion Glenn Simpson

December 11, 2011

Wantagh, NY: Glenn Simpson, 63 years young from Medford, NY, won his second LIGBT title and this season. Glenn, who already had won the East Islip event in October, took his second LIGBT trophy and the $500 top prize by the slimmest of margins. He defeated second place finisher Jae Yi ($300), Flushing, NY by one pin and third place finisher Julio Arnold, Woodside, ($250) NY by 4 pins. The scores in the final shootout were 244-243-240 which was the closest final match in LIGBT history. 

The tournament used Kegel’s “Dead Man Curve” pattern and scoring was on the low side. Glenn was seeded directly into the shootout by leading the first squad with a 728 series. Jae Yi lead the 3pm squad with a 765 which earned him one bye. Julio, who was trying to win his second straight tournament, qualified in the first squad with a 696.

The shootout was exciting as the lead changed almost every frame. Glenn won the title sitting on the bench as Jae Yi needed a double in the 10th but could only throw the first strike. Julio struck out in the tenth to force the other two finalists to stay clean. 

The Wantagh event attracted a great crowd of 87 entries and paid over $3,000 in prize money to 20 cashers. The next LIGBT event is Sunday, December 18th at AMF Babylon. This tournament will actually be two events; The Tournament of Champions and a Non-Champions event. The two tournaments will feature guaranteed prizes of $1,000 & $500. The TOC begins at noon while the non-champions event squad times are 1pm and 3pm with walk-ins welcomed. For complete results of the AMF Wantagh event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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Julio Arnold Wins Thanksgiving Major

Posted On: November 27, 2011

Champion Julio Arnold

November 27, 2011

Babylon, NY: Thanksgiving may be about turkey but it is also the time the LIGBT runs its popular 2-day major. Julio Arnold, Woodside, NY will always remember Thanksgiving 2011 because that is when he won his first LIGBT title. Julio earned $1,000 for his victory and is now eligible for the LIGBT Tournament of Champions in December.

Julio began his road to victory by qualifying with a 781 series (includes handicap and bonus pins) which earned him 2 byes as the high series of the day. He entered the finals in Round 3 and advanced with a 257 handicap game. He advanced again in Round 4 with a 248. Now it was time for the final shootout.

There were 3 great bowlers in the final shootout. In addition to Julio, LIGBT Champion Miguel Carrion from the Bronx qualified with an incredible 845 series. The third shootout finalist was Donna Bertuglia from Dix Hills, NY who advanced to the finals with an 807 series. 

In the final shootout Julio took an immediate lead as both Miguel and Donna had open frames. Julio never looked back as he stayed cleaned until the 10th frame when his victory was already secure. Final scores in the shootout were Julio 241, Miguel finished second ($500) with a 230 and rounding out the top 3 was Donna ($300) with a 219.

There were a total of 170 entries with 40 bowlers cashing in the $7,020 prize fund. One 300 game was rolled and it was by Robert Huryn. With all of the side action more than $15,000 was paid out over the weekend.

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, December 11th at AMF Wantagh. Squad times are 1pm and 3pm and walk-in entries are welcomed. BONUS PINS WILL BE FROZEN FOR THE WANTAGH EVENT! For complete results of the Thanksgiving Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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2 Handed Dexter Sapp Wins LIGBT Title at Plainview

Posted On: November 13, 2011

Champion Dexter Sapp

November 13, 2011

 

Plainview, NY: The LIGBT visited AMF Plainview for its fourth event of the season. The event attracted a great crowd of 91 entries. Dexter Sapp, Valley Stream, NY won his second LIGBT title and the $600 top prize by defeating second place finisher Gary Semon ($300), Port Jefferson Station NY 267-261 (includes handicap.) Finishing third in the shootout was Ken Simpson, Shirley, NY who won $250 with a 253 game.  

 

The final shootout was one of the closest in LIGBT history. Going into the tenth frame any of the three finalists had a chance to win. Dexter needed a double in the last frame to win the tournament and the two handed lefty threw two perfect shots to win the title. Gary Semon fell just short of his first LIGBT title and Ken Simpson was looking for his second LIGBT trophy.

 

Dexter Sapp had an incredible day. Dexter lead the first squad with an 833 series which seeded him directly into the final shootout. But if that wasn’t enough Dexter re-entered the second squad and lead that one with an 857! A total of 19 bowlers made the finals and shared in a $3,320 prize fund.

 

The next LIGBT event is our 2-day Thanksgiving Major at AMF Babylon. There will be 4 squads; Saturday, November 26th; 2pm and 4pm/Sunday, November 27th 1pm & 3pm. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. Walk-ins are welcomed. For complete results of the AMF Plainview event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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SUPER SENIOR GLENN SIMPSON WINS AT EAST ISLIP

Posted On: October 23, 2011

Champion Glenn Simpson

October 23, 2011

 

East Islip, NY: The LIGBT visited East Islip Lanes for its third event of the season. The event attracted a great crowd of 94 entries. Glenn Simpson, Medford, NY won his first LIGBT title by defeating second place finisher Donna Bertuglia, Dix Hills, NY 239-217 (includes handicap.) Glenn earned $550 for his victory while Donna took home $300. Finishing third in the shootout was Donald Eubanks, Elmford, NY who won $250 with a 192 game. A total of 20 bowlers advanced to the finals and shared $3,350 in prize money.

 

Glenn, who is 63 years old, is another super senior to win an LIGBT event. In fact, Glenn’s brother Ken, also a super senior, won his first title last year at AMF Plainview. Glenn started his road to the finals in the first squad and qualified with a 741 series. In that same squad Donna Bertuglia lead with a series of 779 which seeded her directly into the final shootout.

 

The shootout was low scoring and Glenn took an early lead with strikes in frames 2 through 4. Despite having three open frames Glenn had an easy victory with his 239, 22 pins more than second place. All three shootout finalists had at least 3 open frames during the match.

 

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, November 13th at AMF Plainview. Squad times are 1pm and 3pm and walk-in entries are welcomed. For complete results of the East Islip Lanes event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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MICHAEL CONROY WINS HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: October 09, 2011

South Levittown Champion Michael Conroy

MICHAEL CONROY WINS HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE

October 9, 2011

 

South Levittown, NY: The LIGBT visited South Levittown Lanes for its second event of the season. Despite an incredible 80 degree day in October the event attracted a total of 70 entries. Michael Conroy, of Mahopac, NY won his first LIGBT title by defeating second place finisher John Pasciucco, Baldwin, NY 277-262 (includes handicap.) Michael earned $500 for his victory while John took home $300. A total of 15 bowlers advanced to the finals and shared $2,550 in prize money.

Michael started his special day by leading the first squad of the tournament with a fine 743 series. By leading the first squad Michael was automatically seeded into the final shootout.  Leading the second squad with an incredible 789 was Julio Arnold, Woodside, NY. Julio earned 1 bye which helped him get into the final shootout with Michael.

The final shootout was exciting as both Michael and John started their games with a spare and an open frame. But Mike took control quickly with 7 strikes in a row and never looked back. Also in the final shootout was third place finisher Julio Arnold who bowled a 219 and earned $250. Finishing fourth, and earning $200, was Cary Fishman, who resides in NYC.

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, October 23rd at East Islip Lanes. Squad times are 1pm and 3pm and walk-in entries are welcomed. For complete results of the South Levittown event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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COURTNEY HARRIS WINS HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: September 25, 2011

Champion Courtney Harris

September 25, 2011

 

East Meadow, NY: The LIGBT kicked off Season 4 with an event at AMF East Meadow and attracted a great crowd of 103 entries. Courtney Harris, New York, NY, won his first LIGBT title by defeating second place finisher Ken Harrison, Queens, NY 272-243 (includes handicap.) Courtney earned $600 for his victory while Ken took home $300. A total of 23 bowlers advanced to the finals and shared $3,790 in prize money.

 

Courtney had a great tournament as he qualified with a 706 series (with handicap and bonus pins.) Courtney, who is a constant casher in LIGBT events, and finished second last month at the AMF Babylon Major, finally got his LIGBT Champions trophy after 32 qualifying squads. In the final shootout Courtney took control early and never relinquished the lead. His victory was solidified by the 8th frame.

 

Ken Harrison was the high qualifier from the first squad with a 768 and was seeded directly into the final shootout. Joe Muscat, Melville, NY was the high qualifier for the second squad with an 806 and received 1 bye. Jae M Yi, Flushing, NY was the high six game series by a non-qualifier with a 1406 and was added to the finals.

 

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, October 9th at South Levittown Lanes. Squad times are 1pm and 3pm and walk-in entries are welcomed. For complete results of the AMF East Meadow event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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LIGBT SEASON 4 DETAILS ANNOUNCED

Posted On: September 14, 2011

Syosset, NY: Pinacle Events, owners of the Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT), has released a 21 event schedule for its fourth season. All events will be held on Sunday with squads at 1pm and 3pm except for two-day major competitions. All events will now be handicap (90% of 230) with all amateurs averaging 230 & under welcomed.

Eligibility for LIGBT events has changed as no PBA members will be allowed and anyone that has ever won a regional or national PBA title also excluded. LIGBT amateur scratch members, who averaged over 230 in league may still compete as long as they averaged under 210 in LIGBT events (minimum 21 games.) Approximately 30 scratch LIGBT members will now be restricted to special scratch events only.

LIGBT’s change to handicap only events was due to the rapid decline in scratch entries. With deep regrets Steve Sanders announced the elimination of regular scratch tournaments. “We started the LIGBT as mainly a scratch competition and for the first two seasons we had wonderful turnouts. But as the economy soured, and events were being dominated by several bowlers, entries declined to a point where it didn’t make sense to continue.” We will still hold a few scratch tournament each season and we are glad most of our scratch members will be eligible to compete in the handicap tournaments.

The LIGBT will be visiting 10 different centers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. There will be an average of two tournaments per month with one per month during the summer. All tournaments will have a 1 in 5 cashing ratio with everyone making the finals guaranteed $100. Top prizes each week will pay a minimum of $500 & $250 and will grow higher with 80 entries or more. Entry fees will remain at $60 for the first entry and will be discounted to $40 for all re-entries. New to season 4 events are women and senior bonuses plus a new wild card finalist which places the bowler (with the highest 6-game series) that entered both squads and didn’t make the finals directly into round 1. Also new is a final insurance option where anyone paying an extra $10 and missing the finals by 5 pins or less will advance and guaranteed $100. LIGBT Season 4 kicks off on Sunday, September 25th at AMF East Meadow. Visit www.ligbtour.com for complete information on the upcoming season. The LIGBT is sponsored by Columbia 300, Station Casinos, Kegel, Randi B. Siegel Law Firm, and Digital Motion. To speak with someone in the LIGBT office please call 1.877.900.6464.

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