E. Meadow GM, Xavier with Leslie Farrell
E. Meadow, NY: Leslie Farrell, a 34 year old nurse from Flushing, NY, won her first LIGBT title at AMF East Meadow with a gutty performance. Leslie won the $1,000 top prize with a 238 handicap game which was 37 pins more than second place finisher Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY who earned $500 with a 201. Third went to Ron Hatchett, New York, NY with a 195 worth $350. Fourth was taken by Sueng Yoo, New York, NY with a 194 worth $300 and fifth was taken by Erik McIntyre, Farmingdale, NY with a 171 earning him $250.
In one of the lowest scoring final shootouts in LIGBT history Leslie grinded out her victory by having only two open frames and a strong finish. There were a total of 20 open frames in the 5 person shootout with only one double and that was by Leslie in her 8th and 9th frames. The title was not determined until Leslie took control of the match with her late game double.
The AMF East Meadow tournament drew a great summer crowd of 108 entries, advanced 19 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,970. Kegel’s “Highway to Hell” pattern (40 feet) was used resulting in moderate scoring; the cut was 705 in the 1pm squad and 686 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by second place finisher Maniram Basdeo with a 758 in the 1pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a special Friday night event at Farmingdale Lanes on August 28th (7pm & 9pm). 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 East Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.