Scratch Champion
Mithrandir LoutanAMF Babylon, NY: The LIGBT ran its first house shot series event of Season 17 and crowned 2 first time champions. The handicap title was won by Kareem Byrd Jr., Bay Shore, NY worth $1,000. The scratch title was won by 16-year-old Mithrandir Loutan, Rosedale, NY earning a $600 SMART scholarship.
The handicap final shootout was exciting as all 4 bowlers were within 10 pins of each other heading into frame #7. Kareem took control of the match with a 4-timer, starting in the 7th frame, to lock up a 12-pin victory with a 260. Sal Palazzola, Bayside, NY had a shot at the title right up to the final frame but settled for 2nd place with a 234 worth $550. Third place was taken by William Tudy, Brooklyn, NY with a 229 worth $350. Rounding out the top 4 was Sean Teahan, Islip, NY with a 227 worth $300.
Mithrandir won the scratch event by shooting a perfect 300 game in the scratch final shootout earning a $600 SMART scholarship. Finishing in 2nd place was Michael Mirabile, Coram, NY with a 221 worth $300. Rounding out the top 3 in scratch was Sean Teahan with a 189 worth $200. The scratch event drew 28 entries and paid out a 7-person prize list totaling $1,620.
LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #1 drew a field of 98 entries, paid out $5,980 in prize money, and had 25 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,175 bringing the day’s total payout to $9,155. Scores to cash were 950 in the 49 & under handicap division, 914 in the senior handicap division, and 911 in the scratch event.
LIGBT’s next tournament is Sport Shot Series #2 at AMF Garden City; Sunday, November 17th (noon & 2pm.) To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF Babylon house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, Many Styles of Bowling, and W.O.N. TV network