Astoria, NY: Diane Allen, a special education teacher from NYC, won her first LIGBT title by defeating James Puma, Valhalla, NY 233-230 at Astoria Bowl. Diane earned $1,000 for her victory while James earned $500. Rounding out the top 5 was third place finisher Julio Arnold, Woodside, NY with a 221 worth $350, fourth went to Tom Gulin, Middle Island, NY with a 207 worth $300 and fifth went to senior bowl Max Thomas, Stamford, CT with a 199 worth $250.
The final shootout was a great match and it took until the last shot to determine who would be the champion. To win her first title Diane had to overcome a 5th frame foul, which lead to an open frame, and put her behind the leaders. Julio had the early lead but chopping two 6-10 spares cost him the title. James threw the ball great but couldn’t get a double. Diane needed a spare and 8 in the final frame and completed the task with a last ball strike.
The Astoria Bowl house shot tournament drew a nice crowd of 120 entries, advanced 21 bowlers to the finals and paid out $4,660. The tournament pattern was “Bourbon Street” resulting in expected high cuts: 766 at 1pm and 783 at 3:30pm. High series of the tournament was shot by the champion Diane with an 871 in the 3:30pm squad. The wildcard winner was Michael Rodriquez, Jackson Heights, NY, with a 1508 six game series.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a sport shot event at Herrill Lanes on Sunday, March 12th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-$500-$300-$250 and 1 in 6 each squad will advance to the finals and earn a minimum of $100. Entry fees at Herrill are $70 & $60. To view the final results of the Astoria Bowl event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Torch Bowling, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.