New Hyde Park, NY: Tony Jimenez, a retired 65 year old right hander from Massapequa Park, NY won his first LIGBT title in dominating fashion. Tony defeated Steve Chiu, Little Neck, NY 261-203 to win the $1,200 top prize. While Steve won $600 for second, Andrew Mienkiewicz, Massapequa, NY finished third with a 198 worth $400. Rounding out the top 4 was last event’s winner Justin Kampf, Levittown, NY, with a 184 worth $300.
Tony was leading the final shootout even before he threw his first ball due to the fact he was getting 20 more pins in handicap than the other 3 competitors. Tony started out hot with 6 consecutive marks, including a triple, which gave him an insurmountable lead. By the late frames the contest was for second place and when Steve marked in the tenth he edged out Andrew by 5 pins.
The Herrill Lanes tournament drew a nice fall crowd of 92 entries, advanced 17 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,220. The tournament pattern was “Winding Road” (39 feet) resulting in moderate cut scores: 693 at 1pm and 699 at 3pm. High series of the tournament was shot by John Mienkiewicz, Plainview, NY with a 766 in the 1pm squad. Amazingly, a father and son were both squad leaders! The wildcard winner was Paulo Martins, New York, NY with a 1370. The women bonus winner was Tiffany Ocasio, Lynbrook, NY with a 678.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a house shot event at Whitestone Lanes on Sunday; September 25th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,200-1st, $600-2nd, $400-3rd, & $300-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $100. Entry fees are $70 & $60. For complete results of the Herrill Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.
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Tony Jimenez with his son Adam DeRossi