Meadow, NY: The LIGBT kicked off 2024 with a special 4-game house shot event. Joe Ceruzzi, Rye Brook, NY, dominated both events and earned over $1,850 in prize money. Joe won the handicap tournament by defeating Carrie Tudy, Jamaica, NY 255-232 in the final shootout. Joe earned $1,000 while Carrie took home $500. Joe also won the scratch event with a 4-game total of 1051 (262 average) worth $600. Our champion also won 2 pots adding another $250 to his winnings for a total of $1,850.
The handicap event finished with a 4-person shootout. Joe was getting no handicap and started the match 40 pins behind Carrie. But when Joe threw six strikes in a row starting in the 2nd frame, the handicap difference became irrelevant, and Joe went on to a comfortable 23-pin victory. Finishing in third with a 226 was Don Pendleton, Staten Island, NY with a 226 worth $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Ron Hatchett, New York, NY with a 210 worth $250.
The handicap entry fee included 8 additional high game pot prizes. Earning $150 for the high handicap game were Quan Jacob (299), Joe Ceruzzi (289) and Ron Hatchett (300.) Stephanie Pidala won the 4th game pot with a 276 worth an amazing $500! Second place pot winners ($100 each) were Brian Beal (287), Jadon Pineda (289), and Kelvin Leung (284.) Larry Berry earned $250 as the 2nd place winner of the 4th game pot with a 272.
Joe’s 1051 scratch series gave him an incredible 70-pin victory in the scratch event. Finishing in 2nd place was Quan Jacob, Bronx, NY with a 981 worth $300. Rounding out the top 3 was Rich Palumbo, Levittown, NY with a 961 worth $220. The scratch event attracted 39 entries and paid out $1,820 to 8 different cashers. An additional four $100 high-game pots were paid out to Quan Jacob (299), Joe Ceruzzi (289), Ron Hatchett (300), and Nas Freeman (279.)
LIGBT’s NYD Spectacular drew a wonderful field of 122 entries, paid out $7,365 in prize money, and had 36 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $4,190 bringing the total day’s payout to $11,555. Scores to cash were 943 in the 49 & under handicap division, 930 in the senior handicap division, and 940 in the scratch event.
The LIGBT ran a special raffle and gave out over $700 in gifts. Winners of a Brunswick ball were Scott Teitler and Carrie Tudy. Winners of a Turbo Triple tote were Don Pendleton and Ron Hatchett.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a scratch and handicap house shot event at AMF Wantagh on Sunday, January 21st (1pm start.) To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF E. Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.