Champion Tony Gee
March 18, 2012
Syosset, NY: A record one day crowd of 185 entries packed AMF Syosset and when all the pins had stopped falling Tony Gee, Floral Park, NY emerged victorious with a $1,000 pay day. Tony won his first LIGBT title by defeating Dennis Freeman, Glendale, NY 276-234. Dennis, who was also looking for his first title, earned $500 for second place.
Over 90 bowlers competed in each squad and a total of 38 bowlers advanced to the finals. The cut scores were fairly low both squads as it took 706 and 699 to advance. Glenn Simpson, Medford, NY was the 1pm squad leader with 777 which seeded him directly into the finals. David Cincotta, N. Babylon, NY was the 3pm squad leader with 789 which gave him 2 byes in the finals.
The final shootout was dominated by Tony Gee as he spared the first few frames and then threw 4 in a row. The title was Tony’s by the 8th frame. Finishing third was senior bowler Glenn Simpson who earned $300 with a 210 and fourth went to Fermin Diaz, New York, NY who earned $250 with a 192. The finals paid out $6,030.
The next LIGBT event is Sunday, April 1st at AMF Wantagh. Top prizes are guaranteed at $1,000-1st and $500-2nd For complete results of the AMF Syosset event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464