Plainview, NY: Joe Kingston, a 28 year old electrician from Ronkonkoma, NY, won his second LIGBT title in the past month with a victory at AMF Plainview. Joe shot a 247 handicap game to defeat second place finisher Seung Yoo, New York, NY by 26 pins. Seung, who shot a 221 earned $500 while Joe claimed the $1,000 top prize. Finishing third with a 218, and earning $250, was Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY and fourth went to Eddie Eng, Flushing, NY with a 198 worth $200.
Joe needed a fast start in the final shootout since he was giving the other 3 competitors handicap. Despite the very difficult lane pattern Joe began the match with 5 strikes in a row. Even with Joe’s amazing first 5 frames Seung could have won the tournament with a double in the final frame but settled for second when he left a 6 pin on his first shot. All 4 finalists had at least 2 opens in the final shootout.
The AMF Plainview tournament drew a Friday night summer crowd of 75 entries, advanced 14 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $2,915. WTBA’s “Biejing” pattern (35 feet) was used resulting in low scoring; the cut was 665 in the 7pm squad and 707 in the 9pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by Dave Soren with a 732 in the 7pm squad. Brunswick gave away the Radical Guru Mighty to both squad leaders; Dave Soren, Long Beach, NY and Ray Perry, Farmingdale, NY.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a regular Sunday event at AMF East Meadow on August 24th (1pm & 3pm). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 6 will cash for a minimum of $60. Preregistered cash entry fees are only $60 & $50. 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.