East Meadow, NY: Ken Simpson, Shirley, NY won his second LIGBT title by making some clutch shots late in the final shootout. Ken, who was trailing Maniram Basdeo by 18 pins in the 8th frame, converted the 6-7 split in frame 8 and then doubled in the final two frames to win the match. Ken finished with a 240 handicap game to win the $1,000 top prize. Maniram, who resides in the Bronx, finished second with a 227 handicap game worth $500. Third place went to Bobby Wunsch, E. Meadow, NY with a 189 worth $300.
The AMF East Meadow tournament drew an incredible summer crowd of 140 bowlers. Kegel’s 41 foot “Turnpike” pattern was put down and the scores were moderate all day. The cut score in the in the 1pm squad was 693 and 694 at 3pm. High handicap series went to Fred Jankowsky, Brooklyn, NY with a 780.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 3-day major event Labor Day Weekend at AMF Babylon. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $3,000 & $1,500. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $80. 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.