Wantagh, NY: Scott Gray, a right-hander from East Meadow, NY, won his first LIGBT title, and the $1,000 top prize, with a great finish in a 6-man shootout. Scott’s first title since joining the club in 2009, was a 23 pin victory over second place finisher Jimmy Walsh, Glen Cove, NY 256-233. While Jim won $500 for his runner-up position, third place was taken by Donald Eubanks, Elmsford, NY with a 216 worth $350. Ed Passaro, Hicksville, NY finished fourth with a 202 for $300 and fifth went to Kyle Lathen, Bronx, NY with a 195 for $250. The sixth and final spot was taken by Justin Kampf, Levittown, NY with a 177 worth $250.
The 6 person shootout was a first for the LIGBT. The leader after five frames was Jimmy Walsh but that lead dissipated when he opened in the last 2 frames. While the other bowlers struggled, Scott finished strong with 5 strikes in his last 3 frames to overcome a 24 pin deficit and cruise to a 23 pin victory.
The AMF Wantagh tournament drew a nice crowd of 117 entries, advanced 21 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,555. Kegel’s “Boardwalk” pattern (35 feet) was used resulting in cut scores of 730 in the 1pm squad and 729 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by Justin Kampf with a 795 in the 3pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a sport shot handicap event at AMF Plainview on Sunday, April 3rd. Top prizes of $1,000-1st, $500-2nd, $300-3rd, & $250-4th are guaranteed. Entry fees for this 2-squad event (1pm & 3pm) are $65 & $55. For complete results of the AMF Wantagh tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.