News 2016

New Hyde Park, NY:  Dave Martorella, a 46 year-old right hander from Meriden, CT, won his second LIGBT title with an exciting 2 pin victory over Maniram Basdeo and Ferrill McNeill, both from the Bronx, NY. Dave earned $1,000 with a 221 while Maniram and Ferrill, both shot a 219, earning $500 each. Finishing 4^th and earning $300 was Joseph Fabio, Woodside, NY with a 181.

The 4 person shootout was close all ten frames. Ferrill had a 16 pin lead in the middle of the match as he was the only bowler without an open. But when Ferrill threw a split in the seventh frame it was anyone’s title to win. Dave grabbed the lead with a double in the 9^th and 10^th to give him his first LIGBT title in 3 years.

The Herrill Lanes tournament drew an incredible crowd of 175 entries, advanced 29 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $6,100. The tournament pattern was the USBC Open Championship (39 feet) resulting in cut scores of 697 in the 1pm squad and 692 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by Michael Cangelosi, Middle Village, NY with a 765 in the 3pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our monthly house shot event at Whitestone Lanes on Sunday, May 15^th with 2 squads; 1pm & 3pm. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, & $250-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are only $65 & $55. 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:  Lenny Nguyen, a 49 year-old accountant from Flushing, NY, won the $2,000 top prize at LIGBT’s 2016 Spring Major at AMF Babylon. Lenny secured his first LIGBT title with an impressive 231 game giving him a 14 pin victory over second place finisher Andrew Mienkiewicz, Massapequa, NY who earned $1,000 with a 217. Finishing third was Dave Martorella, Meriden, CT with a 208 worth $750 and fourth was taken by Rich Patson, Lindenhurst, NY with a 203 worth $500.

The shootout included only one previous title holder (Dave Martorella) so as expected the final match started slowly as all 4 bowlers had an open by the 4^th frame. In the 7^th frame only 5 pins separated the 4 bowlers. Lenny’s title march started with a double in the 8^th and 9^th frames and when he marked in the tenth he secured his first title.

The LIGBT Spring Major drew a great 4 squad crowd of 240 entries plus 39 desperado entries. A total of 45 bowlers cashed in a prize fund that paid $11,250. Kegel’s 41 foot Turnpike pattern was used and scoring was on the moderate side for an LIGBT major with cuts ranging from 694 to 722. High series of the tournament was shot by Bill Verni with an 859 in the Sunday 1pm squad. Twelve bowlers earned a Brunswick Danger Zones by shooting the high handicap score each game in every squad.

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

Sayville, NY:  Frank Spano, a 61 year-old construction manager from Brentwood, NY, won his first LIGBT handicap title with a victory at LIGBT’s house shot tournament at AMF Sayville. Frank defeated Marc Miller, Merrick, NY, 290-258 to earn the $1,000 top prize. While Marc earned $500 for second, Matt Umbenhower, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY came in third with a 253 worth $350. Fourth went to Nick Carbonetto, Stony Brook, NY with a 243 earning him $300 and fifth was taken by Eric Vecchi, Islip Terrace, NY with a 214 worth $250.

All 5 shootout finalists were looking for their first LIGBT title. Frank bowled the most consistent game with an early double but still trailed late in the match. Frank struck out from the eighth frame making up a 17 pin deficit and shutting out the rest of the field in the final frame. Marc had the early lead in the match but opened in the 9^th frame to finish second.

The AMF Sayville house shot tournament drew a nice crowd of 92 entries, advanced 16 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,560. The house shot resulted in very high cut scores; 814 at 1pm squad and 800 at 3pm. High scratch and handicap series of the tournament was shot by Eric Vecchi in the 1pm squad with a 751 scratch series and an 880 handicap series.   

LIGBT’s next tournament is our 2-day Spring Major at AMF Babylon. Qualifying takes place on Friday, April 15^th 7pm & 9pm and finishes with 2 Sunday squads, April 17^th at 1pm & 3pm.  Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $2,000-1^st, $1,000-2^nd, $750-3^rd, & $500-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $100. Entry fee is only $70 per squad. For complete results of the AMF Sayville tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Plainview, NY:  Gary Paulsen, a 59 year old right-hander from Massapequa, NY, won his first LIGBT title at AMF Plainview. Gary needed a mark in the final frame to defeat second place finisher Dennis Cury, Lynbrook, NY 237-231. Gary earned $1,000 for his victory while Dennis took home $500 for his runner-up position. Finishing third was Rodney Williams, Central Islip, NY with a 228 worth $350, fourth went to Ken Simpson, Shirley, NY with a 219 worth $300, fifth was taken by Juan Ayala, Moriches, NY with a 217 earning him $275, and sixth went to Eddie Eng, Flushing, NY with a 198 worth $250.

The 6-person shootout was a low scoring match with many open frames. This resulted in a very tight match with 5 out of the 6 bowlers having a chance to win in the final frame. When Dennis doubled in the 10^th it forced Gary to mark to win his first title and he completed the task with a crossover strike. Four of the six shootout bowlers were looking for their first LIGBT title.

The AMF Plainview tournament drew a nice crowd of 124 entries, advanced 22 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,750. Kegel’s “Highway to Hell” (40 feet) was used resulting in cut scores of 702 in the 1pm squad and 708 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by Dennis Cury with an 810 in the 3pm squad. Six Brunswick Nirvana balls were won via high handicap game. The winners were: Ken Simpson, Adam DeRossi, Eddie Eng, Devon Johnson, Darryl Freeman, and Glenn Swirson.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our monthly house shot event at AMF Sayville on Sunday, April 10^th with 2 squads; 1pm & 3pm. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, & $250-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are only $65 & $55. 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.

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 3^rd. Top prizes of $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, & $250-4^th 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.

Levittown, NY:  Josh Valdes, a 33 year-old FDNY EMT from Staten Island, won his first club title with a resounding victory at LIGBT’s house shot tournament at South Levittown Lanes. Josh defeated Jose Roman, Bethpage, NY, 312-278 to earn the $1,000 top prize. While Jose earned $500 for second, David Ruiz, Whitestone, NY came in third with a 257 worth $350. Fourth went to Scott Teitler, Patchogue, NY with a 256 earning him $300 and fifth was taken by Derek Brandi, Whitestone, NY with a 250 worth $250.

Josh, who was getting the most handicap in the 5-person shootout, started the match with 5 straight strikes and never looked back. He put every ball in the pocket, shot a 9-pin no-tap 300, and rolled a 246 scratch game which was 100 pins over his club average. Josh would have won the match if it was bowled scratch.

There were other great performances in the shootout. Jose finished with 7 out of 8 strikes. Scott also bowled a 9-pin no-tap 300 but couldn’t string the strikes together. Derek started off hot with a 5-bagger but made several poor shots late in the match.

The South Levittown house shot tournament drew a nice crowd of 92 entries, advanced 16 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,560. The house shot (41 feet) resulted in very high cut scores; 785 at 1pm squad and 770 at 3pm. High handicap series of the tournament was shot by Jose Roman in the 3pm squad with a 906. Scott Teitler had the only 800 scratch series as he rolled an 815 in the 1pm squad which seeded him directly into the final shootout.  

LIGBT’s next tournament, featuring the sport shot “Boardwalk”, is at AMF Wantagh on Sunday, March 20^th with 2 squads; 1pm & 3pm. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, & $250-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are only $65 & $55. 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.

Garden City, NY:  Frank Lunghi, a 67 year old retired right-hander from Farmingdale, NY, won his first LIGBT title in 4 years at AMF Garden City. Frank bowled the only clean game in the finals to defeat second place finisher George Williams, Jamaica, NY 236-217. Frank earned $1,000 for his victory while George took home $500 for his runner-up position. Finishing third was Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY with a 211 worth $350 and fourth went to Jetta Bonds, Brooklyn, NY with a 197 worth $300.

The 4-person shootout was a low scoring match as no one threw a double. By the fifth frame everyone, except Frank, had an open frame. The top 2 finishers, Frank and George, were tied in the 8^th frame but George lost 8 pins in wood in his final 3 frames to give Frank his second LIGBT title.

The AMF Garden City tournament drew a great crowd of 133 entries, advanced 23 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,885. Kegel’s “Winding Road” (39 feet) was used resulting in cut scores of 725 in the 1pm squad and 735 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by Tony Jimenez with an 838 in the 3pm squad.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is our monthly house shot event at S. Levittown on Sunday, March 13^th with 2 squads; 1pm & 3pm. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, & $250-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are only $65 & $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.

Farmingdale, NY:  Tom Amendolara, Babylon, NY won the prestigious LIGBT Tournament of Champions at Farmingdale Lanes with a dominating final shootout performance. Tommy shot a 283, giving him a 54 pin victory, and the $1,000 top prize plus a beautiful crystal trophy. Finishing second with a 229 was Dwight Dunkley, Brooklyn, NY who earned $600. Third place went to Robert Vecchione, Massapequa Park, NY with a 225 worth $400 and fourth was taken by Angel Villavicencio, Whitestone, NY with a 219 worth $300.

The LIGBT TOC had 64 champions compete representing title holders from all 8 seasons. The tournament started with 4 games of qualifying with the top 16 advancing to match play. The cut to make the finals was 880. All 16 finalists were guaranteed a minimum of $150 and after two rounds of matches the final shootout was bowled.

The final shootout began with Tom having the first open which occurred in his second frame. But the open was a blessing in disguise as Tommy focused harder to throw the next six strikes to take a huge lead. The other 3 finalists could not get a string of strikes going so second place was the only prize they could shoot for.

The TOC was a very special event as all 64 bowlers received a champion shirt as part of their entry. After qualifying a hot lunch was served and everyone stayed to watch the final shootout. LIGBT produced an event program which listed all of the participant’s titles. The lane pattern used was Alcatraz (38 feet) and the total payout for the event was $4,500.

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, March 6, 2016 at AMF Garden City. This 2 squad event features guaranteed prizes of $1,000-$500-$300-$250 and 1 in 6 advancing to the finals each squad. Entry fees are $65 and $55 and the lane pattern will be “Winding Road.” For complete results of the Tournament of Champions please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Knockout Ball Cleaner and CLS Custom Upholsterers.