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TONY GEE WINS SECOND TITLE AT AMF SYOSSET

Posted On: June 10, 2012

Syosset Champion Tony Gee

June 10, 2012

Syosset, NY: LIGBT’s first summer tournament was held at AMF Syosset and when all the pins had stopped falling Tony Gee, Floral Park, NY emerged victorious with a $1,000 pay day. This was Tony’s second LIGBT title and both have come at AMF Syosset.

Tony won the title by defeating second place finisher Tom Grunwald, Astoria, NY 269-258 in the final shootout. Tom earned $500 for his runner-up position. Finishing third was Carlos Nieves, New York, NY who shot a 233 worth $250.

Scoring was quite high considering a 40 foot sport shot was put down. The first squad leader was Carlos Nieves who rolled a 778 series to earn a seed directly into the final shootout. The 3pm squad leader was Gene Zohlmann, N. Babylon, NY with an 851 which gave him 1 bye in the finals. The wild card winner, which goes to the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was won by Tom Piazza, Roslyn Heights, NY with a 1463 series.

The AMF Syosset tournament drew a crowd of 81 entries. A total of 18 bowlers advanced to the finals and shared in a $3,030 prize fund.

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, July 15th at AMF Plainview. Top prizes are guaranteed at $1,000-1st and $500-2nd. For complete results of the AMF Syosset event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464

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BILL VERNI WINS $3,000 AND FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: May 27, 2012

Champion Bill Verni

May 27, 2012

Babylon, NY: Bill Verni, W. Babylon, NY, won the LIGBT Memorial Day Madness Tournament at AMF Babylon. This was Bill’s first LIGBT title and it was a major one- worth $3,000! Bill won the title with a 278 handicap game (223 scratch) which was 19 pins more than second place finisher Amanda Beck, the scratch champion, who finished with a 259 and won $1,500.

The final shootout consisted of 5 bowlers; 4 handicap and one scratch. Amanda, the scratch champion, had a tough challenge as she was spotting as many as 63 pins. Bill, who has only been bowling for 3 years, drilled a new Brunswick Nexus for the tournament and it proved to be a good choice.

Amanda made up most of the disadvantage by starting the game with 6 straight strikes. Bill had two triples in between an open to start his game. Even though Amanda tripled in the tenth all Bill had to do was throw a few pins in his last frame to secure the title. Finishing third with a 245 handicap game was Fred Jankowsky Brooklyn, NY earning $1,000. Fourth went to Chris DiDamo, Glenwood Landing, NY with a 217 worth $750. Rounding out the top 5 was Darryl Freeman, New York, NY who shot a 207 earning him $500.

For the Memorial Day Madness event Kegel’s Broadway pattern was used. Scoring was a bit on the high side as this pattern proved playable if you lined up correctly and had the right equipment. Cut scores for the weekend ranged from 690-721.

The LIGBT Memorial Day Madness was a 3-day tournament featuring 6 squads plus a Desperado Shootout. A total of 443 entries were recorded and 86 bowlers cashed in the $20,000+ prize fund. In addition to the prize fund 4 Mini-Eliminator Marathon packages were given away: Alex Cavagnaro, Chris DiDamo, Maniram Basdeo, and Joe Scianna.

The next regular LIGBT event is Sunday, June 10th at AMF Syosset. Top prizes are guaranteed at $1,000-1st and $500-2nd. The LIGBT will be starting its Friday night Summer Tour on June 1st at AMF Babylon (8pm). Both scratch and handicap bowlers are welcomed as well as youth competitors. For complete results of the Memorial Day Madness event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464. 
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GEORGE STEPHENS JR. EAST MEADOW CHAMPION

Posted On: May 06, 2012

George Stephens Jr. Champion

May 6, 2012

East Meadow, NY: George Stephens, Jr. Lawrence, NY won his first LIGBT title at AMF East Meadow and took home the $1,000 top prize. George needed a mark in the tenth frame to defeat second place finisher, Ronald Moszkow, Huntington St., NY 259-253. Ron earned $500 for second while Vello Kitt, W. Islip, NY finished third with a 249 and won $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Anatoly Khodorkovsky, Brooklyn, NY with a 226 earning $250. 

The scoring at AMF East Meadow was moderate despite the fact new Kegel Pattern; Abbey Road was used. Cut scores to make the finals were 720 in the 1pm squad and 724 in the 3pm squad. Squad leader in the first squad was Vello Kitt with a 795 handicap series and the 3pm squad leader was Richard Walker with an impressive 811 handicap series.

The AMF East Meadow event attracted a great crowd of 141 entries with 29 bowlers advancing to the finals. Cary Fishman and Joe Scianna tied for the highest 6-game block to win a Mini-Eliminator Marathon entry package worth over $1,000! The payout at East Meadow exceeded $6,000. George Stephens was the third LIGBT champion that came from the wildcard position (added to the finals for being the highest 6-game series by a non-qualifier.)

The next LIGBT event is a 3-day major held Memorial Day Weekend at AMF Babylon; May 25-May 27. Top prizes are guaranteed at $3,000-1st, $1,500-2nd, and $1,000-3rd in this scratch and handicap tournament. For more information please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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EDDIE SHACALO WINS $1,000 & HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE AT AMF COMMACK

Posted On: April 22, 2012

Champion Eddie Shacalo

 April 22, 2012

Commack, NY: Eddie Shacalo, Brooklyn, NY shot a 283 handicap game to win $1,000 and his first LIGBT title at AMF Commack. Ed defeated second place finisher Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY by 36 pins. Maniram earned $500 for second while Frank Lunghi, Farmingdale, NY finished third with a 237 and took home $250. Rounding out the top 5 were Michael Simeone, Wantagh, NY (217- $225) and Derek Brandi, Whitestone, NY 197- $200). 

The scoring at AMF Commack was on the low side, especially in the second squad when the lanes began to break down. Cut scores to make the finals were 711 in the 1pm squad and 697 in the 3pm squad. Squad leader in the first squad was Eddie Shacalo with a 774 handicap series and the 3pm squad leader was Derek Brandi with a 772 handicap series.

The AMF Commack event attracted a great crowd of 154 entries with 32 bowlers advancing to the finals. Derek Brandi rolled the highest 6-game block to win a Mini-Eliminator Marathon entry package worth over $1,000! The payout at Commack exceeded over $5,000.

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, May 6th at AMF East Meadow. Top prizes are guaranteed at $1,000-1st and $500-2nd For complete results of the AMF Commack event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 

 

 

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JOE FREEMAN WINS $1,000 FIRST TITLE

Posted On: April 01, 2012

Champion Joe Freeman

April 1, 2012

Wantagh, NY: Joe Freeman, Ridgewood, NY won his first LIGBT title at AMF Wantagh by defeating senior bowler Sal Florindo, Queens, NY 223-217 in the final shootout. Joe earned $1,000 for his victory while Sal earned $500 for second place. Finishing third was Joette Healy, Yonkers, NY who shot a 213 and earned $300. Fourth place went to Sean Teahan, Islip, NY with a 177 worth $250. All four shootout finalists were looking for their first LIGBT title.

The scoring at AMF Wantagh was on the low side all day due to the LIGBT putting down the tough Winding Road shot by Kegel. Cut scores to make the finals were 698 in the 1pm squad and 687 in the 3pm squad. Squad leader in the first squad was Sal Florindo with a 763 handicap series and the 3pm squad leader was So Young Chin, Whitestone, NY with a 796 handicap series.

What was amazing about Joe’s victory is he did not make the finals in either squad. Joe got into the finals as a wild card entry which goes to the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist. Joe shot 680 and 667 for a 1347 series which was good enough to advance.

The final shootout was a grind all the way as the winner was not determined until the final frame. Joe needed a mark to win in the tenth frame and converted a 7 pin for the title. In the shootout no one had 3 strikes in a row as only two of the finalists threw a double in the match. A total of 30 bowlers advanced to the finals which paid out over $4,000.

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, April 22nd at AMF Commack. Top prizes are guaranteed at $1,000-1st and $500-2nd For complete results of the AMF Wantagh event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 

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Tony Gee Wins $1,000 Top Prize at Syosset

Posted On: March 18, 2012

Champion Tony Gee

March 18, 2012

Syosset, NY: A record one day crowd of 185 entries packed AMF Syosset and when all the pins had stopped falling Tony Gee, Floral Park, NY emerged victorious with a $1,000 pay day. Tony won his first LIGBT title by defeating Dennis Freeman, Glendale, NY 276-234. Dennis, who was also looking for his first title, earned $500 for second place. 

Over 90 bowlers competed in each squad and a total of 38 bowlers advanced to the finals. The cut scores were fairly low both squads as it took 706 and 699 to advance. Glenn Simpson, Medford, NY was the 1pm squad leader with 777 which seeded him directly into the finals. David Cincotta, N. Babylon, NY was the 3pm squad leader with 789 which gave him 2 byes in the finals.

The final shootout was dominated by Tony Gee as he spared the first few frames and then threw 4 in a row. The title was Tony’s by the 8th frame. Finishing third was senior bowler Glenn Simpson who earned $300 with a 210 and fourth went to Fermin Diaz, New York, NY who earned $250 with a 192. The finals paid out $6,030.

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, April 1st at AMF Wantagh. Top prizes are guaranteed at $1,000-1st and $500-2nd For complete results of the AMF Syosset event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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MATT O’GRADY $3,000 SANDY CATALANO OPEN CHAMPION

Posted On: March 04, 2012

The 3 Catalano Champions: Pat Catalano (sponsor) Hee Jin Jun (Handicap Champion),
Matt O’Grady (Scratch champion) and Ray Catalano (senior champion)

March 4, 2012

Babylon, NY: Matt O’Grady, Perth Amboy, NY emerged victorious at the 3rd annual Sandy Catalano Open held at AMF Babylon. The three day scratch and handicap event drew a record crowd of 435 entries which generated a prize fund exceeding $19,000. This event, which supports the Sandy Catalano scholarship fund, is held annually to remember Sandy Catalano, a great bowler and supporter of junior bowling.

The final shootout was not decided until the last shot of the tournament. Matt, who advanced to the shootout as the scratch champion, needed a double in the tenth to shutout his closest opponent Hee Jin Jun, Whitestone, NY the handicap champion. Matt did not throw a strike in the tenth which meant Hee Jin just had to mark to secure the title. Unfortunately, she chopped the 6-10 giving Matt the title.

Matt won $3,000 and a beautiful trophy with a 225 scratch game. Hee Jin took home $1,500 for second place with a 221 handicap game. Finish third was Gordon Tunison, New York, NY who shot a 216 handicap game and earned $1,000. Ray Catalano, Manorville, NY earned $500 as the highest finishing senior.

The Sandy Catalano Open was a three day event with 6 separate qualifying squads. 1 in 6 bowlers advanced each squad in both the scratch and handicap events. Kegel’s Broadway 37 foot pattern was used which produced moderate scoring. A total of 77 bowlers advanced to the finals, each earning a minimum of $100.

The Sandy Catalano Open was sponsored by CLS Custom Upholsterers, AMF Babylon, ESP Metal Crafts, D.B.L. Associates, and the LIGBT. Each spring the Sandy Catalano Scholarship Fund donates a scholarship to a male and female high school bowler from Long Island. The Catalano Family’s goal is to continue to offer bowlers a quality bowling event annually to honor Sandy’s life and love for bowling.

The LIGBT, which operates the Sandy Catalano Open, will be hosting its next event at AMF Syosset on Sunday, March 18th with two squads; 1pm & 3pm. Top prizes at the next event will pay $1,000 & $500 and feature a 3-game qualifier with a match play finals. For complete results of the Sandy Catalano event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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Cynthia Cooke Wins Her First LIGBT Title

Posted On: February 26, 2012

Champion Cynthia Cooke

February 26, 2012

South Levittown, NY: The LIGBT visited South Levittown and a great crowd of 121 entries packed the center on a beautiful Sunday. Emerging victorious for the first time was Cynthia Cooke of Patchogue, NY. Cynthia won the $600 top prize by shooting a 252 handicap game in the final shootout against 3 other competitors. 

The final shootout consisted of four bowlers that had never won an LIGBT title. Despite some obvious nerves in the early stages some great bowling took place with Cynthia taking control early. Cynthia, who was getting the most handicap, bowled the highest scratch game in the finals with a 177. Finishing second and earning $300 with a 228 handicap game, was Fred Jankowsky, Brooklyn, NY. Third place was taken by Derek Brandi, Whitestone, NY who just missed finishing second by 1 pin. Derek earned $250 with a 227. Fourth place went to the 1pm squad leader, Darryl Freeman of New York City who shot a 175 and earned $225. 

There were a total of 27 finalists all who earned a minimum of $100 and shared in a $4,400 prize fund. Top series of the day was rolled by Darryl Freeman with an 813. It took a 697 series to make the cut in the 1pm squad and a 713 in the second squad. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6 game series by a non-finalist, was earned by Donald Eubanks with a 1389 handicap series.

The next LIGBT event is will be our largest event of the year; the 3rd annual Sandy Catalano Open at AMF Babylon. This will be a 3-day tournament with both scratch and handicap qualifying; Friday, March 2nd through Sunday, March 4th. Top prizes are guaranteed at $3,000-1st/$1,500-2nd/$1,000-3rd. For complete results of the South Levittown event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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