Babylon, NY: Cary Fishman, a 64 year old cab owner from New York City, won his third LIGBT title in a clutch performance. Going into the final frame Cary trailed second place finisher Courtney Harris, also from New York City, by 13 pins. When Courtney left a split in the tenth, which he failed to convert, Cary threw 2 perfect strikes to win the title. Final score was 221-216.
The final shootout involved four great bowlers. In addition to Cary, who earned $1,000 and Courtney, who earned $500 the other two finalists were third place finisher James Lathen Sr., a 78 years young right-hander making his first shootout appearance, and Gary Paulsen, Massapequa, NY, who works in real estate and was also looking for his first title. James finished third with a 194 worth $250 and Gary finished fourth with a 188 worth $200.
The AMF Babylon tournament drew a good fall crowd of 82 bowlers and paid out $3,070 plus another $410 in bonus bracket action. Kegel’s “Turnpike” pattern was used and scoring was moderate all day. Courtney Harris led the first squad with a 759 series and Matthew Paone, Mastic Beach, NY lead the 3pm squad with a wonderful 798. The 1pm cut was 677 and the 3pm cut was 685.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad handicap special event at South Levittown Lanes (squad 1pm & 3pm) Sunday, November 24th. The lowest entry fees of the year will be featured as the first entry is only $60 and re-entries only $40. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $60. For complete results of the AMF Babylon tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.