East Meadow, NY: Alex Padmore, Jamaica, NY won his second LIGBT title of the season by shooting a 251 handicap game which defeated 3 other shootout finalists. Finishing second with a 242 was Ferrill McNeil, Bronx, NY who earned $600. Third place went to Eddie Cintron, Levittown, NY who rolled a 196 worth $400. Rounding out the top 4 was Cary Fishman from NYC who bowled a 173 and took home $300. A total of 26 bowlers made the finals which paid out $5,750.
The final shootout was close early but by the 8th frame it was obvious it was Alex’s tournament to lose. None of the 4 bowlers had an open frame in the first 5 frames. Alex lead was created by a few “lucky” strikes and good spare making. As the game developed the opens starting occurring and Alex stayed cleaned to secure his victory.
The AMF East Meadow tournament drew an incredible crowd of 158 bowlers. Kegel’s 41 foot “Turnpike” pattern was put down and the scores were on the low side all day. The cut score in the in the noon squad was 692, in the 2pm squad the cut it was 685, and 668 in the 4pm squad. High handicap series went to Daniel Goldberg of Douglaston, NY with a 741.
LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, May 5th at AMF Garden City. This will be a regular 2-squad handicap singles event with top prizes guaranteed at $1,000 & $500. One in 5 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $60. 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.