Meadow, NY: The LIGBT ran its first Handicap Doubles tournament of Season 17 at AMF E. Meadow and crowned 2 champions that are long-time club members. The winning doubles team was Calvin Nottingham, Deer Park, NY and Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY shooting a 2,024 four-game series to earn the $1,500 top prize. This was the first time these “LIGBT regulars” bowled together as doubles partners.
Finishing in 2nd place, just 13 pins behind with a 2,011 total, was the father & son team of Lenny Honig, Plainview, NY and Jeremy Honig, Melville, NY earning the $1,000 runner-up prize. In third place was the team of “up and coming stars” Aaron Rice, Islip Terrace, NY and Michael Mirabile, Coram, NY with a 4-game total of 2,007 worth $600. Rounding out the top 4 was the team of Guy Sereno, Massapequa, NY and Tony Genova, Franklin Square, NY with a 4-game total of 2,000 worth $400.
A separate optional singles event was offered and was won by Maniram Basdeo with a 1,047 total worth $300. Finishing in 2nd place was Guy Sereno with a 1,027 total worth $130. Rounding out the top 3 in singles was Dom Wong, Port Washington, NY with a 1,008 worth $100. A total of 39 entries paid the $20 singles entry fee which generated a 10-person $780 prize list.
The doubles event drew a field of 59 teams, with 9 teams cashing in the $4,720 prize fund. The side action paid out an additional $3,100 bringing the day’s total payout to $7,820. The LIGBT welcomed 6 new members at AMF E. Meadow. The cut score to cash on the house shot pattern was 1,948.
LIGBT’s next event is House Shot Series #1 at AMF Babylon on Sunday, November 3rd—noon start. This is a 1-squad scratch and handicap event featuring 4-game qualifying and a shootout final. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegel Law Offices, Many Styles of Bowling, and Turbo Grips, with all final shootouts streamed on W.O.N. Television.