E. Meadow, NY: Beverly Parker, from New York City, won her second LIGBT title on Sunday at AMF East Meadow. Bev won the $1,000 title with a 229 when Max Thomas from Stamford, CT opened in the 10th to fall from first to third place. Max who shot a 221 earned $350 for third while Sal Florindo, Forest Hills, NY shot a 227 to earn $500 for second. Finishing fourth was Dave Perrone, Babylon, NY with a 185 worth $300.
The 4 person shootout was close all 10 frames but it was the way it finished that everyone will remember. Going into the final frame Max, who was trailing most of the match, had a triple and needed just a mark to win since Bev opened in her final frame. Shockingly, Max threw a 5 count and only got 2 on his spare attempt to drop from first place to third. Bev couldn’t believe her luck when she was handed the winner’s trophy and $1,000 check.
The AMF East Meadow tournament drew a great crowd of 139 entries, advanced 24 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $5,075. Kegel’s “Highway to Hell” pattern (40 feet) was used resulting in cut scores of 706 in the 1pm squad and 718 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by Eddie Cintron with an 807 in the 3pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 5-game handicap marathon at Farmingdale Lanes on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7th. The action begins at 1pm with guaranteed top prizes of $1,000-1st, $600-2nd, $400-3rd, & $300-4th. One in 4 will cash for a minimum of $100 and the top 4 will advance to a final shootout. Entry fee for the one squad event is $100 and includes an invitation to a super bowl party. 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.