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 10th 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 15th with 2 squads; 1pm & 3pm. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1st, $500-2nd, $300-3rd, $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.