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Donald Eubanks with his son.
Wantagh, NY: Donald Eubanks, a 56 year old limo company owner from Elmsford, NY, won his first LIGBT title by defeating second place finisher, Eric Vecchi, a 48 year old retired police officer from Islip Terrace, NY 235-228 at LIGBT’s April 27th event at AMF Wantagh. Donald, who has been trying to win an LIGBT trophy for 5 years, earned $1,000 while Eric earned $500. Finishing third with a 208 was Eddie Cintron, a 56 year old Senior Project Manager for Windham Hotels, earning him $300.
In the final shootout there was only a 4 pin handicap difference between the three competitors so the match was basically bowled scratch. All 3 bowlers were looking for their first LIGBT title so the tense pressure and the tough lane pattern made for a low scoring match. Donald had a 5 pin lead going into the 9th frame and when he doubled it gave him his first LIGBT victory.
The AMF Wantagh tournament drew a great crowd of 133 entries, advanced 23 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,775. The payout in the first two rounds was increased by more than 30% due to the large entry count. Kegel’s 40 foot Abbey Road pattern was put down, and scoring was on the moderate side (698 cut at 1pm & 700 at 3pm). There were two 800 series both shot in the 3pm squad: David Cincotta, N. Babylon, NY rolled an 826 and Brendan Delaney, Levittown, NY shot an 821.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad (1pm & 3pm) handicap event at AMF East Meadow on Sunday, May 4th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 6 each squad advances to a match play finals and will cash for a minimum of $60. Entry fees for the AMF E. Meadow event are $60-1st entry and $50 for a re-entry. For complete results of the AMF Wantagh tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Knockout Ball Cleaner and CLS Custom Upholsterers.