News November 2015

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BOBBY WUNSCH WINS FIRST MAJOR LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: November 30, 2015

Babylon, NY: Bobby Wunsch, a pharmaceutical assistant from East Meadow, NY, won the 2015 LIGBT Thanksgiving Major at AMF Babylon. Bobby, although owning 2 LIGBT regular titles, has been in a terrible slump due to a variety of physical ailments. In fact, Bobby has only cashed in 1 out of his last 9 LIGBT events. With his $2,000 victory, and first major title, it looks like Bobby is feeling better.

The final 5 shootout, worth almost $5,000, was a real battle. Bobby was only getting 30 pins in handicap while everyone else was getting between 42 and 69 pins! Bobby knew he had to get off to a fast start and began the match with 4 perfect shots. Bobby took the lead in the 8^th frame and finished with a 243 giving him a 19 pin victory over Sun Kim, Flushing, NY who finished with a 224 and earning $1,000.

There were other great performances in the final shootout. Finishing third with a 214 was Clive Tobias, Huntington, NY earning $750. The next spot went to Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY who struck out in the final frame to grab 4^th with a 201 worth $600. The final spot in the shootout went to Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY with a 200 worth $500.

The AMF Babylon Thanksgiving Major drew an incredible 4 squad crowd of 250 entries plus 27 desperado entries. A total of 53 bowlers cashed (almost a 1 in 3 ratio) in a prize fund that paid $11,300. Kegel’s 35 foot Boardwalk pattern was used and scoring was on the high side for an LIGBT major with cuts ranging from 702 to 737. High series and high game of the tournament was shot by Terry Cooper, Brooklyn, NY with an 860 series, including a 300 game, in the Friday 9pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is at AMF E. Meadow on Sunday, December 6^th (1pm& 3pm). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000, $500, $300 and $250. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are only $65 & $55. For complete results of the Thanksgiving Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers

JAMES DICKERSON FINALLY GETS A TITLE

Posted On: November 23, 2015

Sayville, NY: James Dickerson, a 47 year old letter carrier from Norwalk, Connecticut, won his first LIGBT title at AMF Sayville in a special house shot tournament. James defeated Kyle Lathen, Bronx, NY, 289-273 in the final shootout to earn the $1,000 top prize and the LIGBT trophy. While Kyle earned $500 for second Dave Perrone, W. Babylon, NY earned $350 for third with a 272. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Sean Teahan, Islip, NY with a 263 worth $300 and in fifth was Rich Patson, Lindenhurst, NY with a 216 earning him $250.

The 5 person shootout featured only one bowler with a title, Dave Perrone. The shootout quickly became a 2-person race as James and Sean kept throwing strikes and nine counts. Sean took a quick lead in the 8^th frame but opened in the 9^th giving James the opportunity to strike out the last 2 frames to secure the title. The final frame did have a lot of excitement as 3 of the finalists were trying to secure second place which eventually went to Kyle by one pin.

The AMF Sayville house shot tournament drew a nice crowd of 97 entries, advanced 17 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,640. As expected the house shot pattern resulted in high scoring; the cut was 783 in the 1pm squad and 813 in the 3pm squad (both LIGBT records!) High series of the tournament was shot by third place finisher Dave Perrone with an 890 series in the 1pm squad. There was only one 300 game and that was by our champion James Dickerson who shot his perfect game in the semi-finals.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our annual Thanksgiving Major at AMF Babylon. This 2-day event (Friday and Sunday) will feature top prizes of $2,000-1^st, $1,000-2^nd, $750-3^rd, $500-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $100. Entry fee is only $70 per squad. For complete results of the AMF Sayville house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

ERIC KAPLAN WINS FIRST TITLE AT AMF WANTAGH!

Posted On: November 16, 2015

Wantagh, NY: Eric Kaplan, 34 a year old right-handed commercial banker from Oakland Gardens, NY, won his first LIGBT title at AMF Wantagh with a clutch performance. Eric defeated Adam DeRossi, Massapequa Park, NY 251-244 with a double in the tenth to win the $1,000 top prize. While Adam earned $500 for being the runner-up, third place went to Sam Cooke, Patchogue, NY with a 225 worth $350. Fourth was Angel Villavicencio, Whitestone, NY with a 208 worth $300 and fifth went to Angelo DeSena with a 195 earning him $250.

The 5-person shootout started slow as all 5 bowlers had an open by the 4^th frame. Adam took the lead with a double in the 6^th and 7^th frames and increased it to 36 pins with a strike in the 9^th frame. Eric refused to surrender as he doubled in frames 8 & 9 and when Adam missed an easy one pin spare in the tenth it gave him the chance he wanted. Eric needed a double in the final frame to capture the title and he threw two perfect strikes to grab the $1,000 victory.

The AMF Wantagh tournament drew 98 entries, advanced 17 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,695. Kegel’s “Abbey Road” pattern (40 feet) was used resulting in unexpected high scores; the cut was 733 in the 1pm squad and 726 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by our champion Eric Kaplan with a 791 in the 1pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special “house shot” event at AMF Sayville on Sunday, November 22^nd with 2 squads; 1pm & 3pm. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, $250-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are only $65 & $55. For complete results of the AMF Wantagh tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

PAULO MARTINS FINALLY GETS THE TROPHY!

Posted On: November 09, 2015

Farmingdale, NY: Paulo Martins, a 66 year old retired right hander from New York City, won his first LIGBT title with a pressure filled performance. Paulo defeated Sam Cooke, Patchogue, NY by one pin, 230-229 to earn the $1,000 top prize. While Sam earned $550 for second Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY finished third with a 225 worth $350. Rounding out the top 4 was Rafael Ongjoco, Babylon, NY with a 215 worth $300.

The Farmingdale Lanes shootout was a tight match for all 10 frames. There was only 1 title among the four finalists but the anxiety to win never showed. Going into the 10^th frame any of the four finalists could have won. Paulo was the last to shoot and he needed to fill at least 19 pins to capture the trophy. Paulo’s 5 year wait to grab the trophy ended when he spared and threw a 9 count to win by one pin.

The Farmingdale Lanes tournament drew an incredible fall crowd of 126 entries, advanced 22 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,890. The WTBA Montreal pattern (41 feet) was used resulting in moderate scoring; the cut was 704 in the 1pm squad and 713 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by Cary Fishman, New York, NY with a 784 in the 3pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is at AMF Wantagh on Sunday, November 15^th with 2 squads; 1pm & 3pm. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, $250-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are only $65 & $55. For complete results of the Farmingdale Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.