Plainview, NY: Jeff Chen, Jackson Heights, NY won his first LIGBT title with a convincing victory in the shootout finals at AMF Plainview. Jeff shot a 269 handicap game to easily defeat second place finisher Eric Vecchi, Islip Terrace, NY by 47 pins and Kevin Rabich, Ridge, NY by 82 pins. While Jeff earned $1,000 and a beautiful trophy, Eric took home $500 with his 222 game and Kevin earned $250 with a 187.
The final shootout was started out slow for all 3 finalists as each one had an open by the second frame. Jeff threw a string of cross over strikes while the other two bowlers were having trouble striking which resulted in the match being over by the 8th frame. With a bit of luck and a huge handicap advantage Jeff earned his first LIGBT title.
The AMF Plainview tournament drew a great summer crowd of 112 bowlers. The shot for the tournament was Kegel’s “Highway to Hell” (40 feet) and scoring was fairly low for both squads. The cut score in the in the 1pm squad was 668, and in the 3pm squad 684. High handicap series was shot by Greg Eskow, Syosset, NY with a 781 to lead the 3pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, August 4th at Rockville Centre Lanes. 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 Plainview tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.