Champion Frank Lunghi
East Islip, NY: Frank Lunghi, a senior bowler from Farmingdale, NY, won his first LIGBT title and the $1,000 top prize at East Islip Lanes this past Sunday. Frank defeated Eddie Cintron, Laurelton, NY 207-197 (handicap) to win the title. Eddie took home $500 for his second place finish.
The final shootout was low scoring as the match wasn’t decided until the 10th frame. Frank chopped a spare in the tenth frame which meant Eddie had to fill 20 pins to win the title. But a 5-10 split ended Eddie’s chance at his first LIGBT title.
The East Islip tournament attracted a crowd of 123 entries with 20 bowlers cashing for the day. Scoring was on the low side as Kegel’s Highway to Hell pattern was put down. The cut scores ranged from 678 to 711. High series of the day went to Eddie Cintron with a 753. The top 5 bowlers in the first squad won DV8 balls donated by Brunswick. The total payout for the day exceeded $3,000.
LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, October 21st at AMF Syosset. First prize is guaranteed to pay $1,000-1st and there will be 3 squads; noon-2pm-4pm. For complete results of the East Islip tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.