Plainview, NY: Dave Perrone, W. Babylon, NY, won his first LIGBT title at AMF Plainview. Dave defeated Sean Mott, Levittown, NY 238-223 in the final shootout. Dave earned $1,000 while Sean took home $600. Finishing third was 2-time champion Bobby Wunsch, E. Meadow, NY, who earned $400 with a 211.
Dave’s first victory in 38 LIGBT events started out slow as he opened in his first two frames while Bobby and Sean both threw triples in the first 5 frames. But Dave refused to give up and threw his own triple in frames 6 through 8 which propelled him to victory. Sean could have won his first LIGBT title if he had doubled in the final frame.
The AMF Plainview holiday tournament drew a record crowd of 149 entries, advanced 25 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $5,260. WTBA’s “Beijing” 35 foot pattern was used resulting in moderate scoring; the cut was 675 in the 1pm squad and 705 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by Andrew Mienkiewicz, Massapequa, NY, with a 756 series in the 3pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is the annual New Year’s Day 5-game Handicap Marathon at AMF Babylon. This event is only 1 squad and begins at 1pm. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 5 will cash for a minimum of $80. Preregistered cash entry fees are only $80. For complete results of the AMF Plainview tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices and CLS Custom Upholsterers.