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WESLEY GRANT RETURNS TO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE

Posted On: February 27, 2023

New Hyde Park, NY:   The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its sixth Sport Shot Series event at Herrill Lanes. Wesley Grant, Uniondale, NY won the $1,000 top prize by defeating 2nd place finisher James Marinelli, S. Hempstead, NY 286-248. James earned $650 for his runner-up position. This was Wesley’s second title since becoming a member 10 years ago. Finishing in third place was Carolyn Willis, Bethpage, NY with a 226 worth $500. Rounding out the top 4 was Devon Johnson, Brooklyn, NY with a 198 worth $400.

While scoring was low in both qualifying squads, the shootout begin with 3 of the 4 bowlers throwing doubles. Wesley started with a double, stayed clean through the middle of the game, and finished with 6 consecutive strikes to secure the victory. James bowled well and had 2 doubles but he just couldn’t keep up with Wesley’s strong finish. Carolyn started out with a triple but 4 straight opens hurt her title changes. Devon just couldn’t carry and had to settle for 4th position.

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew 128 entries, paid out $6,610 in prize money, and had 33 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $5,825 bringing the total event payout to $12,435.  

Scores to cash on the 43 foot “Dead Man’s Curve” pattern were 654 at noon and 683 at 2pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was Eddie Eng with a 1,365. High series of the tournament was shot by Devon Johnson with an 845 in the 2pm squad. The winners of the Storm ball raffles were Kristen Henry, W. Islip, NY and Peter Parenti, Bayville, NY.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our Winter Bonanza, the 7th House Shot Series event at AMF E. Meadow, on Sunday, March 5th with 2 squads (noon & 2pm.) To view the results of the Herrill Lanes event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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RAY TANG WINS HANDICAP TITLE JOE LABARGO TAKES SCRATCH TITLE

Posted On: February 06, 2023

E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its 6th event of its 12 tournament House Shot Series at AMF E. Meadow. The handicap champion was Ray Tang, College Point, NY earning $1,000. This was Ray’s 1st LIGBT singles title. The scratch winner was Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY earning $500. Joe’s scratch title was his 7th victory over the past 8 years. 

The final handicap shootout, where the top two from both age divisions combined for a 1-game shootout, was a relatively low scoring event. It was clear early the title grab would be between Damian Rodriguez, Freeport, NY and Ray Tang. Damian had the early lead but single pin opens in the 4th and 6th frames gave Ray the lead which he would never relinquish.

Ray, who shot the only clean game in the shootout, locked up his title with a spare and strike in his final frame giving him a 226-205 victory. While Damian earned $500 for his second-place finish, third went to Joe LaBargo with a 193 worth $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Karen Davis, Brooklyn, NY with a 158 earning $250.  

The scratch event was won by Joe LaBargo with a 4-game total of 999 (250 average.) Joe earned $500 for his scratch victory. Finishing in 2nd place was Kyle Durfee, Levittown, NY with a 963 worth $300. Rounding out the top 3, and earning $200, was Darius Fuller, Bay Shore, NY with a 955 series. A total of 7 bowlers cashed in the scratch prize list which paid out $1,375.

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #6 at AMF E. Meadow drew a field of 89 entries, paid out $5,410 in prize money, and had 24 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $4,080 bringing the total day’s payout to $9,590. Scores to cash on the Main Street pattern were 924 in the 49 & under handicap division, 929 in the senior handicap division, and 900 in the scratch event. The winner of the Storm ball raffle was Steven Schneider, Islip Terrace, NY.   

LIGBT’s next tournament is our 7th Sport Shot Series event at Herrill Lanes - Sunday, February 26th (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

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