News March 2013

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YOUTH BOWLER SCOTT KAMPF WIN HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: March 25, 2013

Babylon, NY: Scott Kampf, a youth bowler from Levittown, NY, performed like an adult at LIGBT’s Winter Major to win a $3,000 scholarship and his first LIGBT trophy. Finishing second was Ed Eng, Flushing, NY earning $1,500 and third place went to Michael Conroy, Mahopac, NY who earned $750. A total of 343 bowlers competed in the 3-day tournament which paid out over $30,000.

Scott, who comes from a very fine bowling family, shot the high handicap series of the tournament with an 846 giving him 3-byes in the finals. Scott was fortunate to advance to the final shootout as two bowlers ahead of him opened in the final frame while he doubled. The final shootout had a shocking finish as Eddie Eng, who started the final match with 5 consecutive strikes, needed a mark in the tenth to win the tournament. Ed left a 3-10 split which he didn’t convert giving Scott the title. Finals scores in the shootout were Scott 275, Ed 268, and Mike 206.

Scoring throughout the weekend was relatively high compare to regular LIGBT events. But while the cut scores were always in the 700’s throughout the weekend the final round cut scores were much lower probably due to the pressure of bowling for big money. The LIGBT gave away 3 marathon entries into The Amateur Bowler’s Championships in Las Vegas for the high 6-game series each day. The winners were; Eric Vecchi, Dave Soren, and Bill Verni.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a regular 2-squad handicap tournament at AMF Plainview on Sunday, April 7^th (1pm & 3pm) 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.

IAN LYNCH WINS HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: March 18, 2013

Syosset, NY: Ian Lynch, Glen Cove, NY earned $1,000 and the Champions Trophy at AMF Syosset on St. Patrick’s Day. In one of the lowest scoring final shootouts, which included 14 opens between the three bowlers, Ian emerged victorious by rolling 2 strikes (and they were ugly ones) in the final frame. Ian’s final score was 205 (160 scratch) which was 4 pins higher than second place finisher Rob Spauster, Levittown, NY who earned $500 with a 201 (156 scratch). Finishing third was Rich Perrotti, Levittown, NY who rolled a 190 handicap game to earn $250. All three bowlers were looking for their first LIGBT trophy.

The final shootout was a test of futility. Ian started with a double and then had 4 straight opens. Rob stayed clean the first four frames but then opened 3 out of the next 4. Rich started his game with 4 open frames in the first 5. The match ended just as it should with Ian needing a double to win and he threw two “nose dive” strikes. Everyone in attendance had a great laugh.

The AMF Syosset tournament drew a great crowd of 114 bowlers for the 2-squad event. A total of 24 bowlers cashed in the $4,050 prize fund. The scores were moderate all day as the cut in the 1pm squad was 680 and 712 in the 3pm squad. High handicap series went to Lou Medina, W. Babylon, NY with a 766.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special 3-day major event at AMF Babylon; March 22-24. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $3,000 & $1,500. One in 4 bowlers will cash each squad for $70 and 1 in 8 each squad advances to the finals earning a minimum of $100. For complete results of the AMF Syosset tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

ANATOLY KHODORKOVSKY WINS LIGBT EVENT AT FARMINGDALE LANES

Posted On: March 11, 2013

Farmingdale, NY: Anatoly Khodorkovsky, Brooklyn, NY won his first LIGBT title with an exciting victory at Farmingdale Lanes. Anatatoly earned $1,000 with a 262 handicap game in the final match. Finishing second was Jae Yi, Flushing, NY (256-$600) and third went to Jon Ayroso, East Meadow, NY with a 168 worth $350.

The winner of the tournament wasn’t decided until the last frame. Jae Yi, with a strike and spare in the last frame forced Anatoly to mark to win the title. Anatoly put his first ball perfectly in the pocket to secure the victory. It was an emotional win for a great person as Anatoly has been bowling the LIGBT for five years and finally got his first trophy.

The Farmingdale tournament drew an amazing crowd of 156 bowlers. A total of 41 bowlers cashed in the $5,330 prize fund. The scores were decent all day as the cuts in the 3 squad tournament were; 688, 713, and 722. Preston Cheeks, Brooklyn, NY not only had the high handicap series of the day with an 844 but bowled a rare 300 game in an LIGBT event. At the Farmingdale tournament Brunswick donated 3 bowling balls which were raffled off to raise almost $300 for BVL.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a regular two squad handicap singles event at AMF Syosset on Sunday, March 17^th. Squad times are 2pm and 4pm with top prizes guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. For complete results of the Farmingdale tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

EDDIE ENG WINS HIS SECOND LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: March 04, 2013

Sayville, NY: Ed Eng, Flushing, NY took the 50 mile drive to AMF Sayville and when he traveled the long way back home there was a $1,000 check and a beautiful trophy in the car. Ed won his second LIGBT title, with a 216 handicap game, by defeating two other LIGBT champions; James Walsh, Glen Cove, NY and Preston Cheeks, Brooklyn, NY both who tied with a pair of 211’s worth $400 each.

The final shootout was a great one as any of the three gentlemen could have won the title in the final frame. Jim had the lead going into the tenth but the 6-7 split gave him an open and he finished with a 211. Eddie was up next and he struck on the first ball and spared the rest of the frame for a 216. Preston stepped up to the lanes knowing a double would win the title. Preston got the first strike but his second ball was high and the 4 pin was left standing giving Ed his victory.

The AMF Sayville tournament drew a great crowd of 116 bowlers for the 2-squad event. A total of 24 bowlers cashed in the $4,080 prize fund. The scores were moderate all day as the cut in the 1pm squad was 706 and went down 5 pins to 701 in the 3pm squad. High handicap series of the day went to Julio Arnold, Woodside, NY with a 768.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special 3-squad event, with match-play finals, at Farmingdale Lanes on Sunday March 10^th. First squad begins at noon and top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. Hall of Famer Johnny Petraglia will be doing a demo of Brusnwick’s latest equipment between the first and second squads. For complete results of the AMF East Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.