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KAREEM ATKINS WIN HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: February 12, 2012

Champion Kareem Atkins

February 12, 2012

East Meadow, NY: The LIGBT visited AMF East Meadow for a regular 2 squad tournament and a great crowd of 117 entries packed the bowling center. Kareem Atkins, Bronx, NY earned his first LIGBT trophy, and the $600 top prize, by defeating three other opponents in the final shootout. Kareem shot a 266 handicap game (190 scratch) to defeat second place finisher Drew Dioguardi, Bellmore, NY who shot a 256 handicap game (199 scratch) and earned $400.

The final shootout was undecided until the 10th frame. Drew, who was the 1pm squad leader with an incredible 833 handicap series, needed a mark in the tenth to secure his first title. But he missed a spare and Kareem won the title sitting on the bench. Finishing third was So Young Chin, the only previous champion in the final shootout, with a 230 which earned her $300 and fourth went to Eric Vecchi, Islip Terrace who earned $250 with a 220.

The East Meadow finals paid out $4,190 to 24 finalists. Scoring for the day was relatively high as it took 729 to make the finals in the second squad and 765 in the first squad. Kegel’s Beaten Path pattern was used. The LIGBT welcomed 12 new members at the tournament.

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, February 26th at South Levittown Lanes. Squad times are 1pm and 3pm and walk-in entries are welcomed. The following week is our richest event of the year “The 3rd annual Sandy Catalano Scholarship Tournament” which will feature a $3,000 guaranteed top prize and will be held at AMF Babylon March 3 & 4. For complete results of the AMF East Meadow event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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Tony Chin Wins Big Event

Posted On: January 29, 2012

Champion Tony Chin and son

January 29, 2012

Plainview, NY: For the first time in LIGBT history a bowler that was added to the finals because they were the highest 6-game bowler not to make the finals in either squad won the tournament. Tony Chin, Flushing, NY failed to make the finals in either squad but had the highest 6-game total by a non-finalist so he was added to the finals. He took full advantage of this bonus and went through 4 final rounds to win the $750 top prize. This was Tony’s second LIGBT title.

A record crowd of 146 bowlers crowded AMF Plainview to compete for over $5,000 in prize money. A total of 30 bowlers advanced to the finals which took 3 rounds to get to the final shootout. In the final shootout the scores were high as Tony Chin took the title, and the $750 top prize with a 289 handicap game. Finishing second was David Henderson, W. New York, NY who earned $400 with a 273 handicap game. Third place went to Joette Healey, Yonkers, NY who rolled a 260 handicap game to earn $300. Finishing fourth, and taking home $225 was Gary Schaffer, Lindenhurst, NY with a 257.

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, February 12th at AMF East Meadow. Squad times are 1pm and 3pm and walk-in entries are welcomed. For complete results of the AMF Plainview event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 

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ROBERT LOVAGLIO WINS HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: January 15, 2012

Champion Robert Lovaglio

January 15, 2012 
South Levittown, NY: The LIGBT visited South Levittown for a special added event that featured an $800 top prize. A total of 98 entries bowled and when the tournament was over Robert Lovaglio, Seaford, NY was holding his first LIGBT trophy and the $800 top prize. Finishing second was Scott Gray, East Meadow, NY who earned $400 and third went to Steven Williams, Bellrose, NY who took home $300. All three shootout finalists were looking for their first LIGBT title. 
Robert qualified for the finals with a 791 series. Although the scoring was very high all day the final shootout had a lot of open frames. But in the end Robert came through with a double in tenth to grab his first LIGBT title by 9 pins over second place finisher Scott Gray. The final shootout handicap scores were Robert; 248, Scott 239, and Steve 194. 
The next LIGBT event is will be at AMF Plainview on Sunday, January 29th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $500 & $250. There will be two squads at Plainview: 1pm & 3pm and walk-ins are welcomed. 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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MANIRAM BASDEO WINS BAY SHORE TITLE

Posted On: January 08, 2012

Champion Maniram Basdeo

January 8, 2012

Bay Shore, NY: The LIGBT visited AMF Bay Shore for the first time and the event was a great success. A total of 98 entries bowled and when the tournament was over Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY was holding his first LIGBT trophy and the $500 top prize. Finishing second was Jose Ferreira, Woodside, NY who earned $300 and third went to William Knoth, Patchogue, NY who took home $250.

Maniram’s road to his first LIGBT title started in the 1pm squad where he was squad leader with a 765 series. The top series seeded him directly into the final shootout where he only had to bowl 1 game to win the title. The final match was a good one as Jose could have won the title with a mark in the 10th frame but he opened, and Maniram spared, giving him the title. The final shootout handicap scores were Maniram; 240, Jose 230, and William 199.

A total of 22 bowlers advanced to the finals which paid a solid prize fund totaling $3,540. Cut scores were fairly low all day as the PBA Chameleon pattern created a very tough scoring environment. Ed Eng, Whitestone, NY was the highest 6-game non-qualifier (1365) which gave him the wildcard spot in the finals.

The next LIGBT event is a special $50 entry fee tournament at South Levittown Lanes on Sunday, January 15th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $800 & $400 and every round you advance in the finals you double your winnings.  The South Levittown event will feature two squads (1pm & 3pm) and walk-ins are welcomed. For complete results of the AMF Bay Shore event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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Lou Medina Tournament of Champions Winner!

Posted On: December 18, 2011

Winner of TOC Lou Medina

William Knoth Wins $1,000 at LIGBT Non-Champions Tournament 
December 18, 2011 
Babylon, NY: William Knoth, Patchogue, NY earned his first LIGBT title at AMF Babylon. His victory came in a special event where only non-champions were allowed to compete. William defeated 96 other competitors to take home the $1,000 top prize. 
William’s road to victory began with a fine 752 handicap series in the 1pm squad which qualified him for the finals. In the finals William bowled great shooting the highest score in the last three rounds. In the final shootout William defeated the 1pm squad leader, Mike Pizzuro, W. Babylon, NY and Carlos Nieves, New York, NY 279-251-210. Mike earned $500 for second place while Carlos earned $300 for third.  
The next LIGBT event will be Sunday, January 8th at AMF Bay Shore. There will be two squads; 1pm and 3pm. For complete results of the Non-Champions Tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464. The LIGBT is sponsored by Station Casinos, Kegel, Randi B. Sigel Law Firm, and CLS Upholsterers. 

 

Lou Medina Wins LIGBT Tournament of Champions 
December 18, 2011 
Babylon, NY: Lou Medina, W. Babylon, NY won the $1,000 top prize in LIGBT’s 1st annual Tournament of Champions. To win the beautiful crystal trophy Lou defeated Donnel Matheson, Brooklyn, NY 251-231 (handicap). Donnel earned $600 for his runner-up position. 
The first LIGBT Tournament of Champions was a great event. The day began with all 38 bowlers receiving a special LIGBT Champion shirt. Everyone bowled 6 games with the top 8 advancing to the match-play finals. It took a 1414 series with handicap to make the cut.  
The total payout for the Tournament of Champions was $3,000 with all finalists earning a minimum of $200. There was a great mix of players in the finals including a woman, senior and super senior. When the tournament started all 38 bowlers had a legitimate chance of winning the title. 
The next LIGBT event will be Sunday, January 8th at AMF Bay Shore. There will be two squads; 1pm and 3pm. For complete results of the Non-Champions Tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464. The LIGBT is sponsored by Station Casinos, Kegel, Randi B. Sigel Law Firm, and CLS Upholsterers.
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Senior Glenn Simpson Wins Second LIGBT Title

Posted On: December 11, 2011

Champion Glenn Simpson

December 11, 2011

Wantagh, NY: Glenn Simpson, 63 years young from Medford, NY, won his second LIGBT title and this season. Glenn, who already had won the East Islip event in October, took his second LIGBT trophy and the $500 top prize by the slimmest of margins. He defeated second place finisher Jae Yi ($300), Flushing, NY by one pin and third place finisher Julio Arnold, Woodside, ($250) NY by 4 pins. The scores in the final shootout were 244-243-240 which was the closest final match in LIGBT history. 

The tournament used Kegel’s “Dead Man Curve” pattern and scoring was on the low side. Glenn was seeded directly into the shootout by leading the first squad with a 728 series. Jae Yi lead the 3pm squad with a 765 which earned him one bye. Julio, who was trying to win his second straight tournament, qualified in the first squad with a 696.

The shootout was exciting as the lead changed almost every frame. Glenn won the title sitting on the bench as Jae Yi needed a double in the 10th but could only throw the first strike. Julio struck out in the tenth to force the other two finalists to stay clean. 

The Wantagh event attracted a great crowd of 87 entries and paid over $3,000 in prize money to 20 cashers. The next LIGBT event is Sunday, December 18th at AMF Babylon. This tournament will actually be two events; The Tournament of Champions and a Non-Champions event. The two tournaments will feature guaranteed prizes of $1,000 & $500. The TOC begins at noon while the non-champions event squad times are 1pm and 3pm with walk-ins welcomed. 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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Julio Arnold Wins Thanksgiving Major

Posted On: November 27, 2011

Champion Julio Arnold

November 27, 2011

Babylon, NY: Thanksgiving may be about turkey but it is also the time the LIGBT runs its popular 2-day major. Julio Arnold, Woodside, NY will always remember Thanksgiving 2011 because that is when he won his first LIGBT title. Julio earned $1,000 for his victory and is now eligible for the LIGBT Tournament of Champions in December.

Julio began his road to victory by qualifying with a 781 series (includes handicap and bonus pins) which earned him 2 byes as the high series of the day. He entered the finals in Round 3 and advanced with a 257 handicap game. He advanced again in Round 4 with a 248. Now it was time for the final shootout.

There were 3 great bowlers in the final shootout. In addition to Julio, LIGBT Champion Miguel Carrion from the Bronx qualified with an incredible 845 series. The third shootout finalist was Donna Bertuglia from Dix Hills, NY who advanced to the finals with an 807 series. 

In the final shootout Julio took an immediate lead as both Miguel and Donna had open frames. Julio never looked back as he stayed cleaned until the 10th frame when his victory was already secure. Final scores in the shootout were Julio 241, Miguel finished second ($500) with a 230 and rounding out the top 3 was Donna ($300) with a 219.

There were a total of 170 entries with 40 bowlers cashing in the $7,020 prize fund. One 300 game was rolled and it was by Robert Huryn. With all of the side action more than $15,000 was paid out over the weekend.

The next LIGBT event is Sunday, December 11th at AMF Wantagh. Squad times are 1pm and 3pm and walk-in entries are welcomed. BONUS PINS WILL BE FROZEN FOR THE WANTAGH EVENT! For complete results of the Thanksgiving Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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2 Handed Dexter Sapp Wins LIGBT Title at Plainview

Posted On: November 13, 2011

Champion Dexter Sapp

November 13, 2011

 

Plainview, NY: The LIGBT visited AMF Plainview for its fourth event of the season. The event attracted a great crowd of 91 entries. Dexter Sapp, Valley Stream, NY won his second LIGBT title and the $600 top prize by defeating second place finisher Gary Semon ($300), Port Jefferson Station NY 267-261 (includes handicap.) Finishing third in the shootout was Ken Simpson, Shirley, NY who won $250 with a 253 game.  

 

The final shootout was one of the closest in LIGBT history. Going into the tenth frame any of the three finalists had a chance to win. Dexter needed a double in the last frame to win the tournament and the two handed lefty threw two perfect shots to win the title. Gary Semon fell just short of his first LIGBT title and Ken Simpson was looking for his second LIGBT trophy.

 

Dexter Sapp had an incredible day. Dexter lead the first squad with an 833 series which seeded him directly into the final shootout. But if that wasn’t enough Dexter re-entered the second squad and lead that one with an 857! A total of 19 bowlers made the finals and shared in a $3,320 prize fund.

 

The next LIGBT event is our 2-day Thanksgiving Major at AMF Babylon. There will be 4 squads; Saturday, November 26th; 2pm and 4pm/Sunday, November 27th 1pm & 3pm. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. Walk-ins are welcomed. For complete results of the AMF Plainview event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464 
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