Meadow, NY: The LIGBT ran House Shot Series #9 at AMF E. Meadow on Sunday and crowned 2 wonderful champions. Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY, won his 8th title and took home the $1,000 top prize in the handicap event. Rich Glinnen, Bayside, NY, won the scratch title worth $500.
The handicap final shootout was exciting as Andrew won by striking on his first ball in the 10th frame to defeat Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY 240-227. Nick earned $600 for his second-place finish. Phil Rivera, Franklin Square, NY took 3rd place with a 226 worth $400. Rounding out the top 4 was Frank Corallo, Blackwood, NJ with a 219 worth $300.
Rich won the scratch event by shooting a 4-game total of 976. Finishing in 2nd place, just 4 pins behind, was our handicap champion Andrew Mienkiewicz with a 972 worth $250. Rounding out the top 3 in the scratch event was youth bowler Mithrandir Loutan, Rosedale, NY with a 969 earning him a $180 scholarship. The scratch event drew 23 entries and paid out a 6-person prize list totaling $1,350.
LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #9 drew a field of 104 entries, paid out $6,255 in prize money, and had 26 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,365 bringing the day’s payout to $9,620. Scores to cash were 959 in the 49 & under handicap division, 938 in the senior handicap division, and 938 in the scratch event.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a handicap doubles event at AMF Garden City; Sunday, June 30th (1pm start.) To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF E. Meadow house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.