E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its 5h event of its 12 tournament House Shot Series at AMF E. Meadow. This was a special event called The MLK Bonanza which featured two 3-game qualifying squads and 3 separate divisions. After 2-rounds elimination finals, and 1-game shootout, the MLK Bonanza Champion was Andre McDuffie, Floral Park, NY earning $1,200.
The final shootout featured two bowlers from each handicap division plus the last remaining scratch bowler to compete in a 5-person one game shootout. Andre started out strong and never looked back. He finished with a 267-handicap game which was 45 pins higher than 2nd place finisher Pak Wong, New York, NY who shot a 222 and earned $650. It was a close match for 2nd place as Pak converted a split in the final frame to jump to second place. Finishing in 3rd was Dave Brunson, Seaford, NY with a 220 worth $350. Rounding out the top 5 were fourth place finisher Mitch Benov, Seaford, NY with a 219 worth $300 and 5th place finisher Phil Macchietto, Mineola, NY with a 190 worth $250.
LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #5 drew a field of 121 entries, paid out $6,300 in prize money, and had 34 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $5,640 bringing the total day’s payout to $11,940. Scores to cash on the house shot were 708/746 for 49 & under handicap, 715/746 for senior handicap, and 719/708 for scratch. Wildcard winners were Steven Schneider, Islip Terrace, NY (1405) from the scratch division, John Knieriemen Jr., E. Islip, NY (1,442) in the 49 & under handicap division, and Donna Ryan, Smithtown, NY (1429) in the 50+ handicap division.
LIGBT’s next tournament is our 5th Sport Shot Series event at Herrill Lanes - Sunday, January 22nd: Noon & 2pm. To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric, Randi B.Siegle Law Offices and CLS Custom Upholsterers.