News 2015

Garden City, NY:  Adam DeRossi, a 32 year old right-hander from Massapequa Park, NY, won his first LIGBT title with a dominating performance in the final shootout. Adam shot a 293 handicap game to defeat second place finisher, Andrew Mienkiewicz, Massapequa, NY by an amazing 77 pins! Adam earned the $1,000 top prize while Andrew took home $500 with his 216 game.

The final 4 shootout started out with all 4 bowlers looking for their first LIGBT title. Adam, who was getting the most handicap, got off to a quick start with an early triple and never looked back. He expanded his lead throughout the match and secured his title by the 8^th frame. Finishing in third place was Steve Chiu, Little Neck, NY, with a 203 worth $300. Finishing in fourth was Monique Compton, Bronx, NY with a 183 worth $275.

The AMF Garden City tournament drew a record October crow of 129 entries, advanced 22 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,655. Kegel’s “Winding Road pattern (39 feet) was used resulting in moderate scoring; the cut was 731 in the 1pm squad and 710 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament, 829, was shot by Dave Soren, Long Beach, NY in the 1pm squad.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is a regular 2 squad (1pm & 3pm) handicap event at S. Levittown Lanes on Sunday, October 25th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500 with 1 in 6 advancing to the finals per squad and guaranteed a minimum of $80. Cash entry fees are only $65 and $55. For complete results of the AMF Garden City tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Flushing, NY:  Archie Nabas, a 44 year old left-hander from Queens Village, had never made an LIGBT finals until Sunday at JIB Lanes. His first game in the finals was “perfect” a 300 which gave him the confidence to claim the $1,000 top prize and his first LIGBT title. Archie won the title by throwing 6 strikes in a row and finishing with a 270 handicap game.

The final shootout was very competitive and well bowled by all 5 finalists. There were only 2 open frames the entire match and one of them was by our champion. Sam Cooke took the early lead with a triple but could not strike late to keep his lead. Archie needed a strike in the final frame to win and he put ten in the pit. Sam finished second with a 253 to earn $500. Third place went to Jun Park, Flushing, NY with a 242 worth $300. There was a tie for 4^th and 5^th with a 229 by Curtis Hetmeyer, Valley Stream, NY and Eric Rogan, Flushing, NY each earning $265.  

The JIB Lanes tournament drew a good crowd of 88 entries, advanced 16 bowlers to the finals (plus 2 extra cashers), and paid out $3,600. This was a special “House Shot” tournament which resulted in good scoring but not as high as expected. The cut was 731 in the 1pm squad and 734 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament, 820, was shot by second place finisher Sam Cooke in the 1pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is at AMF Garden City on Sunday, October 11^th (1pm & 3pm.) Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-$500-$300-$250. One in 6 each squad will cash for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are only $65 & $55. For complete results of the JIB Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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 $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, 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.

Babylon, NY: Sushi chef Sun Kim, from Flushing, NY, took the day off from his restaurant to win the LIGBT Labor Day Major at AMF Babylon. Sun, who was making his first ever LIGBT finals, wowed the big crowd with his straight ball to shoot a 254 handicap game to claim the $2,000 major title. Finishing second, and earning $1,000, was last event’s champion Dwayne Redman, Bronx, NY. Dwayne had a chance to win the title with a double in the tenth frame but left a 7 count on his first ball to finish with a 223.

The final 5 shootout was an exciting and nerve racking match. Dwayne was the only bowler in the shootout to have a title and everyone else was appearing in their first shootout ever! Kim, who was a master of consistency, started the match with 6 marks in a row gaving him a slim lead. Kim opened in the 7^th frame reducing his lead to less than 5 pins. But as a true champion Kim followed his open with a double and spare giving him a great chance to win. When Dwayne failed to double in the tenth the trophy and the $2,000 top prize was Kim’s forever.

Finishing third was the only woman in the shootout, Sheila Lee, Woodhaven, NY. Sheila finished with a 221 worth $750. Fourth place went to James “Iguana” Mora, Bronx, NY with a 193 earning him $600. The final spot in the shootout was taken by Guy Sereno, W. Hempstead, NY with a 192 worth $500. Guy, who has a 199 club average, was spotting the other 4 shootout bowlers at least 30 pins each as he owns one of the highest averages in the LIGBT.

The AMF Babylon tournament drew a 2-day Labor Day Weekend crowd of 235 entries, advanced 43 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $10,280 plus 12 Brunswick balls. Kegel’s 41 foot “Turnpike” pattern was used and cut scores ranged from 701 to 714. The high series of the tournament was shot by Julian Valdaro, Bay Shore, NY with a 797 series in the Sunday 3pm squad.

The LIGBT begins its eighth season on Sunday, September 27^th at Herrill Lanes. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for a minimum of $80. Entry fees for the Herrill Lanes event are $65-1^st entry and $55 for a re-entry. For complete results of the AMF Babylon tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, and Randi Siegel Law Offices.

Farmingdale, NY:  Dwayne “Red” Redman, Bronx, NY, a right-handed toll collector from the Bronx, NY won his first LIGBT title at Farmingdale Lanes by a mere 1 pin. “Red” defeated second place finisher Maniram Basdeo, a taxi driver also from the Bronx, who was appearing in his 4^th consecutive shootout finals, 228-227. Dwayne earned $1,000 and the LIGBT trophy while Maniram earned $500 for his runner-up position.

The 5-person shootout was a very exciting competition. Only 21 pins separated the 5 bowlers when the match was finished. Third place went to Julio Arnold, Woodside, NY with a 220 worth $300. Fourth went to Pak Wong, New York, NY with a 214 earning him $275. The final spot in the shootout was taken by Dwight Dunkley, Brooklyn, NY with a 207 worth $250. A huge and boisterous crowd watched the finals and enjoyed the exciting finish.  

The Farmingdale Lanes tournament drew a great Friday night summer crowd of 106 entries, advanced 18 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,870. Kegel’s new “Alcatraz” pattern (38 feet) was used resulting in moderate scoring; the cut was 706 in the 7pm squad and 696 in the 9pm squad. High series of the tournament, 775, was shot by Steve Baum, Commack, NY in the 9pm squad. Brunswick gave away the Radical Guru Mighty to both squad leaders; Steve Chiu, Little Neck, NY (742) and Steve Baum (775).

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-day major at AMF Babylon on Labor Day Weekend. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $2,000 & $1,000. One in 6 will cash for a minimum of $100. Preregistered cash entry fees are only $65 per squad. 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.

  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 8^th and 9^th 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 28^th (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.

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 24^th (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.

Levittown, NY:  Bev Parker, a telecom specialist from New York City, defeated 4 other shootout finalists at South Levittown Lanes to win her first LIGBT title and the $1,000 top prize. Bev shot a 239 giving her a five pin victory over second place finisher Maniram Basedo, Bronx, NY who shot a 234 to earn $500. Third place went to Shui Lee, Forest Hills, NY with a 217 worth $300. The fourth spot was taken by Kenny Wright, Brooklyn, NY with a 189 worth $250 and fifth went to Rob Foerster, E. Meadow, NY with a 177 earning him $200.

The final 5 shootout was extremely competitive with the winner not determined until the final frame. Beverly was getting the most handicap so she had an early lead despite opening twice in the first 5 frames. Maniram spared in his first 7 frames, and after an open, doubled in the 9^th and 10th to force Bev to fill 20 pins in her final frame. Bev threw a perfect strike on her first ball and then spared to claim her title.

The South Levittown tournament drew a nice summer crowd of 97 entries, advanced 17 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,570. Kegel’s “Sphinx” pattern (40 feet) was used resulting in moderate scoring; the cut was 732 in the 1pm squad and 709 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by the 2^nd place finisher Maniram Basdeo with an 815 in the 1pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special Friday night event, August 14^th at AMF Plainview. 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 South Levittown tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.