Babylon, NY: Terry Cooper, Brooklyn, NY won the 2016 LIGBT New Year’s Day Marathon for his first LIGBT title since joining the club in 2009. Terry, who is 47 years old and works in the IT department for Homeless Services, rolled a 273 handicap game in the final shootout to defeat Vito Genova, Sr., Franklin Square, NY by 15 pins. While Terry earned $1,000 for his victory Vito took home $600 with his 258. Rounding out the top 4 was third place finisher Dwight Dunkley, Brooklyn, NY with a 213 worth $400 and fourth went to Darryl Freeman, Forest Hills, NY with a 177 earning him $300.
To advance to the marathon’s final shootout you had to shoot a 1300 series. The top 4 included two bowlers looking for their first title (Terry and Vito.) The first few frames were sloppy as all 4 bowlers had opens. Once the bowlers got into the later frames the strikes started rolling. When Terry marked in the final frame it shut out Vito who finished strong with 5 strikes.
The 2016 New Year’s Day Marathon drew 103 entries, paid out 25 cashing spots totaling $5,910. A modified house shot was put down resulting in a cashing score of 1210 and a 1300 to advance to the top 4. High series of the tournament was shot by Darryl Freeman with a 1330 5-game series.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-day Winter Major at AMF Babylon January 8th & 10th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $2,000-1st, $1,000-2nd, $750-3rd, $500-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $100. Entry fee is $70 per squad. For complete results of the New Year’s Day Marathon please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.