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JULIO ARNOLD RETURNS TO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE!
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Posted On: November 03, 2024
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Posted On: October 21, 2024
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ED ZIEMAK WINS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MAJOR!

Posted On: May 27, 2024

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT’s Memorial Day Weekend Major at AMF E. Meadow was won by Ed Ziemak, Thiells, NY. Ed won his first LIGBT title by defeating JoJo Alcantara, Flushing, NY 268-261 in the final shootout. Ed earned $2,000 for his victory while JoJo won $1,000 as the runner-up. Finishing in third place with a 238 was Brandon Hutchinson, Middlesex, NJ earning $700. Rounding out the top 5 was fourth place finisher Michael Yu, Brooklyn, NY with a 234 worth $400 and 5th place finisher Guy Sereno, Massapequa, NY with a 192 worth $300.

The 5-person final shootout champion wasn’t decided until the final frame as Ed needed a strike to capture the title over JoJo. Ed threw a perfect “Ten in the Pit” strike to capture his first victory. Ed bowled like a champion as he threw 9 strikes to overcome the fact he received no handicap. JoJo, who was getting the most handicap, threw a clean game and had 7 strikes but just fell short of his first title. Brandon bowled great and hit the pocket every frame but a 4th frame open hurt his title chances. Michael also bowled a clean game but couldn’t string strikes and settled for fourth place. Guy, who represented the scratch division, couldn’t find a consistent line to the pocket.

The LIGBT Memorial Day Weekend Major drew 269 entries and paid out a $13,080 prize fund to 70 cashers. The side action awarded an additional $10,745 bringing the total event payout to $23,825. Scores to cash on the house shot varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 652-716. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 655 to 733. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 676-712. The wildcard winners were Steven Kelley, Islip, NY (1,407), Mike Simeone, Lindenhurst, NY (1,437), Noel Dilbert, Huntington Station, NY (1,336) and Ray Tang, College Point, NY (1,348.)

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sport Shot Series #10 at AMF Babylon, Sunday, June 2nd (1pm & 3pm.) To view the results of the Memorial Day Weekend Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.

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ANDREW MIENKIEWICZ WINS TITLE #7

Posted On: May 20, 2024

E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT visited AMF E. Meadow and ran its 9th sport shot series event of Season 16. Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY won his 7th LIGBT title by defeating Cameron Potts, Babylon, NY 231-230. Andrew earned $1,000 while Cameron earned $550 for second place. Finishing in third was senior bowler Frank Lunghi, Farmingdale, NY shooting a 215 and earning $350. Rounding out the top 4 was 4th place finisher Juan Torres, Brooklyn, NY with a 201 worth $250.

The final shoo tout was very close the entire 10 frames. Going into the 8th frame all 4 bowlers were within 10 pins of each other. When Andrew struck 3 times in the 9th and 10th it forced Cameron to throw 3 strikes in his 10th frame to tie Andrew at 231. Cameron threw the first 2 strikes but a stubborn 7 pin gave Andrew the 1-pin victory.  

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew a nice spring crowd of 94 entries, paid out $4,840 in prize money, and had 26 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $2,520 bringing the total event payout to $7,360.  

Scores to cash on the 42 foot “PBA Scorpion” pattern were 633 at 1pm and 652 at 3pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was shot by our champion Andrew with a 1,272. High series of the day was shot by Frank Lunghi with a 741 in the 2nd squad. Michelle LaSala, Whitestone, NY was the high woman of the day with a 658 and was added to the finals.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-day House Shot Major at AMF E. Meadow; Friday, May 24 and Sunday, May 26. To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Turbo, WON Network and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

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GLENN BUCHANAN WINS HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: May 11, 2024

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT visited AMF Garden City and ran a special Friday night drop-your-low-game sport shot event. Glen Buchanan, New York, NY won his 1st LIGBT title, after joining the LIGBT 7 years ago, by defeating Stephanie Pidala, Maspeth, NY 257-243. Glenn earned $1,000 while Stephanie took home $550 for second place. Finishing in third was Juan Torres, Brooklyn, NY shooting a 232 and earning $300. Rounding out the top 4 was 4th place finisher Devon Johnson, Brooklyn, NY with a 210 worth $250.

The shootout was a great match as all 4 bowlers had a shot at the title going into the last 2 frames. Stephanie was the early leader marking in her first 4 frames. Glenn jumped into the lead by the 8th frame with 4 strikes in row. But when Glenn opened in the 9th frame everyone had a title shot. Amazingly, no one could take advantage of Glenn’s open as the other 3 competitors also opened in the 9th frame.

Glenn headed into the final frame needing a mark to win. When he converted a 3-pin spare his long-awaited title drought was over. Juan bowled well but couldn’t find a consistent strike line and settled for third place. Devon, who was giving everyone handicap, opened his last 3 out of 4 frames and finished 4th.

The LIGBT 1 squad sport shot tournament drew 58 entries, paid out $3,660 in prize money, and had 15 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $2,430 bringing the total event payout to $6,090. Scores to cash on the 40 foot “Sunset” pattern were 722 in the senior division and 724 in the 49 & under division.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sport Shot Series #9 on Sunday, May 19th (1pm & 3pm) and will be hosted by AMF E. Meadow. To view the results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Turbo, WON Network and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

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