E. Meadow, NY: Sal Florindo, a 74 year old right-hander from Forest Hills, NY finally captured his first LIGBT title after trying for 5 years. Sal shot a 245 handicap game in the final shootout to win the $1,000 top prize. Finishing in second place was Daniel Gehrig, Baldwin, NY with a 209 worth $550. Third place went to Max Thomas, Stamford, CT with a 199 worth $300. All 3 bowlers were looking for their first LIGBT title.
The final shootout was exciting with Sal taking the early lead with marks in his first 6 frames. Daniel and Max had early opens but Daniel got back into the match in the sixth frame when he doubled and Sal had his first open. When the match got tight Sal finished with 3 marks, including a triple in the final frame, while Daniel missed a spare in the 8th and did not recover.
The AMF East Meadow tournament drew an incredible crowd of 154 entries, advanced 27 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $5,200. Kegel’s “Winding Road” pattern (39 feet) was used resulting in moderate scoring; the cut was 720 in the 1pm squad and 718 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by Donald Eubanks, Elmsford, NY with a 793 in the 3pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-day Spring Major at AMF Babylon April 10 & 12. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $3,000 & $1,500. One in 6 will cash for a minimum of $80. Preregistered cash entry fee is only $65 per squad. For complete results of the AMF East Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.