New Hyde Park, NY: Max Thomas, a 55 year old engineer from Stanford, CT, won his first LIGBT title at Herrill Lanes. Max, who was the first squad leader which seeded him directly into the final shootout, defeated Sueng Yoo, New York, NY 260-246 to earn the $1,000 top prize. Sueng, who was also looking for his first LIGBT title, earned $550 for his runner-up position.
The final 5 shootout was shot on the very difficult lane pattern “Stockholm.” The scoring had been very low all day and Max “outsmarted” the pattern by throwing the ball hard and straight. While everyone else struggled with opens Max threw a 9-pin no tap clean game to win the title. Third place in the shootout went to the Labor Day Champion Sun Kim, Flushing, NY with a 218 worth $400. Fourth was taken by Pak Wong, New York, NY with a 189 earning him $300 and fifth went to Dennis Cury, Lynbrook, NY with a 167 worth $250.
The Herrill Lanes tournament drew a great September crowd of 100 entries, advanced 18 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,890. WTBA’s “Stockholm” pattern (34 feet) was used resulting in low scoring; the cut was 675 at 1pm and 677 at 3pm. High series of the tournament was shot by our champion Max Thomas with a 758 in the 1pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a special “house shot” event at JIB Lanes. This is an open event (no membership required) with top prizes paying $1,000-1st, $500-2nd, $300-3rd, and $250-4th. One in 6 will cash for a minimum of $80. For complete results of the Herrill Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.