E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a special doubles tournament at AMF E. Meadow and sold out the event with 116 teams! The winning doubles team, with a 4-game total of 2,087 worth $2,500, was Phil Rivera, Franklin Square, NY and Dale Alberino, N. Massapequa, NY. Finishing in 2nd place with a 2,077 total, and earning $1,500, was partners Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY and Anthony Fusco, W. Hempstead, NY.
AMF E. Meadow was packed all day with 6 bowlers to a pair. With a 1 in 6 cashing ratio a total of 20 teams cashed for at least $200. Phil Rivera not only finished in first place, he also came in third with a second partner, Dave Soren, Long Beach, NY. The 3rd place team earned $1,100 with a 2055. Rounding out the top 4 teams was Eduardo Escobedo, N. Bellmore, NY and Mike Brue, N. Bellmore, NY with a 2048 worth $900.
Scoring on the house shot was good as it took a 1,941 series to cash. The main event total payout was $11,740. The side action paid out an additional $11,705. Total payout for the day was $23,445.
The LIGBT’s next event is our annual Winter Major featuring a $2,000 top prize. This 2-day event, February 4th & 6th, takes place at AMF Wantagh. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, CLS Custom Upholsterers and Turbo 2-n-1 Grips.