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JOANNA VISCUSO, MATTHEW SINDONE & JUSTIN KAMPF LEVITTOWN LIGBT CHAMPIONS

Posted On: February 28, 2022

Levittown, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a 4-game house shot tournament featuring 3 different prize funds. The winner of the higher average handicap event was Joanna Viscuso, Seaford, NY earning $700.  The winner of the lower average handicap tournament was Matthew Sindone, Copaigue, NY also earning $700. The scratch champion was pro shop owner Justin Kampf who earned $400.

Joanna’s road to her first LIGBT title was accomplished with a 1094 series. Finishing in second in the upper average handicap event was Tyger Folmar, Miramar, FL with a 1067 worth $350. There was a tie for 3rd with a 1053: Gerard “G MAN” Gagliano, Hicksville, NY and Jack Kampf, Levittown, NY both shot 1053 each earning $225. A total of 35 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $2,110 to 9 different cashers. It took a 1003 series to cash in the higher average handicap event.

Matt’s road to his first LIGBT title was accomplished with a fine 1121 series. Finishing in second in the lower average handicap event was Henry Phem, Brooklyn, NY with a 1095 worth $350. Ray Brooks, S. Ozone Park, NY took 3rd place, and earned $250, with a 1083. A total of 36 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $2,110 to 9 different cashers. It took a 1033 series to cash in the lower average handicap event.

Justin Kampf protected his home turf by averaging 243 (971 total) to earn the scratch title. Finishing in second place, with a 951 was Storm Rep Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY earning $240. Third place in the scratch event was Thomas Nelson, Amityville, NY with a 925 worth $125.  The scratch event attracted 13 entries and paid out a $765 to 3 different cashers. It took a 925 series to cash in the scratch tournament.

The LIGBT house shot event at Levittown Lanes drew a field of 84 entries, paid out $4,985 in prize money, and had 21 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,890 bringing the total event payout to $8,875.  

LIGBT’s next event is a 2-squad sport shot tournament at Herrill Lanes on Sunday, March 6th (1pm & 3pm.) To view the results of the Levittown tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, CLS Custon Upholsterers, & Turbo 2-N-1 Grips.

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DENIS MENDELSON, SCOTT TEITLER, MARK FERRARA, & JOE LABARGO SUPER BOWL MARATHON CHAMPIONS!

Posted On: February 14, 2022

   

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its annual Super Bowl Marathon at AMF Garden City featuring 3 different events. Scott Teitler, Patchogue, NY and Mark Ferrara, Farmingdale, NY tied for first place with a 1083 in the upper average handicap event. Each won $460 for their co-title. In the lower average handicap event Denis Mendelson, Levittown, NY won $600 by finishing with the top 4-game total; 1062.  Joe LaBargo was the scratch champion with a 932 worth $250.

While Scott and Mark shared the upper average handicap title, finishing in third place, with a 1044 series, was Jaleesa Taylor, Flushing, NY earning $200. A total of 27 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $1,605 to 7 different cashers. It took a 1007 series to cash in the upper average handicap event.

Denis Mendelson’s win in the lower average handicap event was his second consecutive title. Finishing 21 pins behind, with a 1041, was Joe Ferraiolo, W. Islip, NY earning $315. Rounding out the top 3 was Alex Padmore, Jamaica, NY with a 1035 worth $200. A total of 27 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $1,595 to 7 different cashers. It took a 1006 series to cash in the lower average handicap event.

Joe LaBargo averaged a fine 233 to earn the scratch title. Finishing in second place, with a 914 was Timothy Smith Jr., W. Islip, NY earning $170 in scholarship money.  The scratch event attracted 7 entries and paid out a $420 prize fund to 2 different cashers. It took a 914 series to cash in the scratch tournament.

The LIGBT Super Bowl Marathon drew a field of 61 entries, paid out $3,620 in prize money, and had 16 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,380 bringing the total event payout to $7,000.  

LIGBT’s next event is a 4-game house shot marathon at Levittown Lanes; Sunday, February 27th at 2pm. To view the results of the Super Bowl Marathon please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, CLS Custon Upholsterers, & Turbo 2-N-1 Grips.

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DENIS MENDELSON IS A “PERFECT” WINTER MAJOR CHAMPION!

Posted On: February 07, 2022

Wantagh, NY: Denis Mendelson, a 67-year-old retired printer from Levittown, NY, shot a perfect 300 game in the final shootout to capture the $1,500 top prize at LIGBT’s Winter Major held at AMF Wantagh. This was the first perfect game in an LIGBT final shootout in the Tour’s 14-year history! It was an incredible performance especially considering $4,350 in prize money was on the line in the shootout.

The final shootout was an exciting match with Denis obviously dominating from the start. Finishing in second, and earning $1,000, was senior bowler Romeo Castro, Flushing, NY with a 286 handicap game. Third place went to the scratch division champion, Pierce Field, Shirley, NY with a 254 worth $750. Rounding out the top 5 were the 2 finalists from the 49 & under handicap division; Guy Sereno, W. Hempstead, NY finished in 4th place with a 230 worth $600 and 5th went to Sam Farber, Merrick, NY with a 222 worth $500.  

The LIGBT Winter Major featured 3 different divisions; scratch, 49 & under handicap, 50 & over handicap. There were 4 qualifying squads for each event with 1 in 4 each squad cashing and 1 in 8 advancing to the finals and earning a minimum of $150. Each division had their own elimination finals with the remaining 2 from each handicap division, and the last remaining scratch bowler, combining to compete in a 1-game final shootout for the top prizes.

The LIGBT Winter Major drew 194 total entries, cashed 49 spots, and had an event payout of $10,430 (with $750 added by the LIGBT.) The side action paid out an additional $6,440 bringing the total event payout to $16,870. Cut scores on the house shot were high all weekend ranging from a high of 806 to a low of 731.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our annual scratch and handicap Super Bowl Marathon; Sunday, February 13th (11am start) at AMF Garden City.  The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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