Babylon, NY: Dexter Sapp, Valley Stream, NY won his second LIGBT title with a great final shootout performance at AMF Babylon. Dexter rolled 5 consecutive strikes to defeat second place finisher Gary Paulsen, Massapequa, NY 272-242. Dexter earned $1,000 for his victory while Gary won $500 for his runner-up position. Finishing third in the shootout was Cary Fishman, New York, NY who earned $250 with a 235.
Dexter, who is left handed and rolls the ball with 2 hands, qualified for the finals in the 1pm squad with a 674 series. Dexter re-entered and cashed again for $65 with a 700 series. While the winner was determined before the 10th frame the fight for second place was a good one. Gary doubled in the 10th while Cary opened to take second place.
The AMF Babylon tournament drew a great fall crowd of 95 bowlers. Kegel’s 41 foot “Turnpike” pattern was put down and the scores were low all day. The cut score in the in the 1pm squad was 672 and 684 at 3pm. High handicap series went to youth bowler Justin Cohen, Melville, NY with a 772.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad regular event at East Islip Lanes (squad times of 1pm & 3pm). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 5 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $70. 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.