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RICH HENGEL WINS HANDICAP TITLE ROB MILLER TAKES SCRATCH TITLE

Posted On: October 29, 2023

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, ran its first House Shot Series event of Season 16 at AMF E. Meadow. The tournament used a 4-game format with the top 2 from each age handicap division advancing to a 4-person shootout. There was also a separate scratch competition. The handicap champion was Rich Hengel, East Meadow, NY earning $1,000. The scratch winner was Rob Miller, Manorville, NY earning $400.

The final handicap shootout featured 4 bowlers all looking for their first LIGBT title. Stephanie Pidala, Maspeth, NY was getting the most handicap and held the lead all the way to the final frame. But when she missed a 1-pin spare it opened the door for Rich to capture his first title. Rich converted a 2-pin spare in the final frame to win the $1,000 top prize 258-251. While Stephanie earned $500 for 2^nd place, finishing in third with a 222 was Noel Dilbert, Huntington Station, NY worth $300. Rounding out the final 4 was Rob Miller, Manorville, NY with a 210 worth $250.

The scratch event was won by Rob Miller with a 4-game total of 997 worth $400. There was a tie for 2^nd place with a 985 shot by Jose Perez, E. Elmhurst, NY and Tyger Folmar, Miramar, FL each earning $160. The scratch event generated 12 entries and paid out $720.

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #1 drew a field of 51 entries, paid out $3,440 in prize money, and had 14 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $1,460 bringing the total day’s payout to $4,900. Scores to cash were 963 in the 49 & under handicap division, 966 in the senior handicap division, and 885 in the scratch event.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad sport shot event at AMF Babylon on Sunday, November 5^th. To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B.Siegle Law Offices and Turbo Grips.

GREGORY WELCH & MANRIAM BASDEO $2,000 DOUBLES CHAMPIONS

Posted On: October 22, 2023

Levittown, NY: The LIGBT ran a fall Doubles Tournament at Levittown Lanes and after the 4-game qualifying was completed Gregory Welch, Brooklyn, NY and Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY stood holding the $2,000 winner’s check. Greg and Maniram finished with a 1,963 four-game total which was just 14 pins ahead of the second-place team of Andrew Yi, Bayside, NY and David Choi, Flushing, NY. David and Andrew shot a 1,949 series earning $1,000.

There were many great team performances at Levittown Lanes. Finishing in third place with a 1,939 total, earning $600, was the team of Harry Park, Flushing, NY and David Choi. Fourth place was taken by Samantha Galardi, Islip, NY and Jonathan Mercado, Brentwood, NY with a 1,914 total worth $450. Rounding out the top 5 was the team of Harry Park and Andrew Yi with a 1,904 total worth $350.

The Doubles event drew a wonderful field of 69 teams with 10 teams cashing in the $5,600 prize fund. The side action paid out an additional $2,860 bringing the total day’s payout to $8,460 The LIGBT welcomed 12 new members. The cut score to cash on the house shot pattern was 1,872. The winners of the Storm ball (including Foamy ball cleaner) and Turbo triple tote raffle were Marlene Rivera and Joe Angelone.

The LIGBT’s next event is a 4-game singles house shot tournament on Sunday, October 29^th at AMF E. Meadow. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegel Law Offices and Turbo Grips.

ROMIE CAIACCIO WINS SPORT SHOT SERIES #1

Posted On: October 16, 2023

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT kicked off Season 16 with Sport Shot Series #1 at AMF Garden City and couldn’t have had a more exciting finish. Romie Caiaccio, Wantagh, NY, won the $1,000 top prize by defeating 2^nd place finisher Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY 241-227. Andrew earned $500 for his runner-up position. Finishing in third place was Denis Mendelson, Levittown, NY with a 226 worth $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Eddie Cintron, Laurelton, NY with a 189 worth $250.

The Garden City sport shot event featured the “Alcatraz” pattern which proved challenging throughout the day. All 4 shootout finalists had at least 3 open frames. But the low scores kept everyone close in the shootout which ended with an amazing finish. Lagging in 3^rd place going into the 9^th frame, Romie threw 3 strikes in a row to jump from third to first. Denis had a shot at the title if he struck but missed the head pin and opened to drop to third place. Andrew also opened in the final frame but squeaked out second place. Eddie struggled throughout the shootout and settled for 4^th place.

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew 88 entries, paid out $4,405 in prize money, and had 24 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $3,935 bringing the total event payout to $8,340.

Scores to cash on the 38 foot “Alcatraz” pattern were 644 at 1pm and 652 at 3pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was William Tudy, Brooklyn, NY with a 1,244. High series of the day was shot by Dwight Dunkley, Brooklyn, NY with a 757 in the 3pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a handicap doubles tournament at Levittown Lanes on Sunday, October 22^nd - 1:30pm start. To view the results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Turbo and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

EDDIE WALKER WINS HOUSE SHOT CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Posted On: October 02, 2023

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its end-of-season House Shot Championship at AMF E. Meadow. Eddie Walker, Washington DC won the prestigious title worth $2,500 by defeating fellow senior bowler Vito Genova Sr., Franklin Square, NY, 270-264 in the final shootout. While Vito earned $1,500 for 2^nd place, finishing in third was the scratch champion Joe Scianna, Long Island, NY with a 258 earning $1,000. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Jason Epps, Jamaica, NY with a 223 worth $800 and 5^th place finisher Tyger Folmar, Long Island, NY, with a 206 worth $600.

Eddie’s first LIGBT title, at the age of 75, was due to his consistency. Eddie qualified for the finals by earning the senior wildcard bonus with a 1413 six-game series. In the final shootout Ed never had an open frame while Vito, who threw 10 strikes out of 12 frames, had 2 opens which cost him the title. Joe Scianna also threw a clean game but since he was representing the scratch division, he received no handicap which made it a big challenge to win the title. Jason and Tyger bowled well but couldn’t string enough strikes to put pressure on the champion.

The house shot produced good scoring all weekend. Cut scores to cash were 692-729 in the scratch division, 672-731 in the 49 & under handicap division, and 684-732 in the handicap senior division. High handicap series of the tournament was shot by Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY with a 797. The wildcard winners were; Ed Walker (1413), Josh Arrington, Springfield Gardens, NY (1396), Carolyn Willis, Bethpage, NY (1469), Mitch Benov, Seaford, NY (1422), Nas Freeman, Cambria Heights, NY (1387), and Joe Scianna (1434.)

The House Shot Championship also ran a “FREE BONUS TOURNAMENT” for bowlers competing in 8 or more House Shot Series events in Season 15. The winner of the bonus tournament was Maniram Basdeo with a 797 earning $1,000. Finishing in 2^nd place was Ryon Lee, Holbrook, NY with a 775 worth $500. Finishing in third place was Max Thomas with 755 worth $250. A total of 10 bowlers cashed (724 was the cashing cut) in the $2,580 bonus prize fund.

The LIGBT Sport Shot Championship drew 228 entries, paid out $17,980 in prize money, and had 73 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $6,490 bringing the total event payout to $24,470.

The House Shot Championship was the final event of LIGBT Season 15. Season 16 kicks off with a sport shot tournament on Sunday, October 15^th at AMF Garden City. To view the results of House Shot Championship please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric, Turbo, and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.