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Senior Tim Regan Wins Second Major Title

Posted On: May 29, 2011

Champion Tim Regan

May 29, 2011
 
Babylon, NY:  The LIGBT’s annual Memorial Day Weekend tournament at AMF Babylon, which attracted over 250 entries, will be known for 3 occurrences; Jae M Yi, Flushing, NY won his first LIGBT title, Tim Regan, E. Northport, NY won his second major title, and for the first time in LIGBT history a husband and wife came in first and second as Jin Hee Jun, wife of Jae   M Yi, finished second in the handicap tournament.
 
The scratch tournament had a classic final shootout as the top 3 places were only separated by 5 pins. Tim Regan, our scratch champion, was perfect for 9 out of 10 frames but had an open frame in the 6th frame to finish with 262. Shane Reid, Enfield, CT, was almost perfect but 9 counts in the second and ninth frames, gave him a score of 259, giving him second worth $750. Ray Edwards, Middle Island, NY also bowled great as he struck in all but 3 frames to finish with a 257. Ray’s third place finished earned him $375. Finishing fourth was Steve Chiarella, Staten Island, NY who rolled a 180 and took home $250.
 
The handicap tournament finished with a 5 bowler shootout that included three previous champions and a husband and wife. Chris Jove, Port Jefferson, NY took the early lead with 4 straight strikes but finished with 4 straight opens, and ended up in third place worth $350. Champion Jae M Yi was consistent all ten frames and never had an open and finished with a 241 (204 scratch) which was 23 pins higher than his wife, Jin Hee Jun, who finished second and earned $750, with 218 (179 scratch). Rounding out the top 5 was fourth place finisher Aeysha Gomez, Corona, NY who rolled a 206 (126 scratch) and earned $300 and fifth went to Miguel Carrion, Bronx, NY who earned $250 with a 194 (158 scratch.)
 
The LIGBT will begin its summer schedule with its next event at Baldwin Lanes on Saturday, June 11th. For complete details of the summer events and results of the AMF Babylon Major please visit www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament office at 1.877.900.6464. The LIGBT is sponsored by Columbia 300, Kegel, CLS Upholsterers, Randi B Siegel Law Office, Sunset Station Casinos and the Mini-Eliminator.
 
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David Reed and Adam Chase AMF East Meadow Champions

Posted On: May 15, 2011

Champion Adam Chase

May 15, 2011
 
East Meadow, NY:  The LIGBT has been around for three years and although many different champions have been crowned there have been two bowlers that seem to find the winner’s circle most often. At AMF East Meadow David Reed, Shoreham, NY won his 5th handicap title and Adam Chase, Seaford, NY won his sixth scratch title. Both bowlers lead their divisions with the most titles
 
The East Meadow event used the PBA Chameleon Pattern which is one of the lowest scoring patterns the club uses. This may have scared some bowlers but those that competed enjoyed competitive scoring and low cuts. Leading the first squad was Adam Chase with a 656 series while the second squad leader was Jose Perez, East Elmhurst, NY with a 668.
 
The final shootout was a close one as Joe Scianna, Oakdale, NY needed a strike on his first ball in the tenth to win his first LIGBT event. Although Joe is known as one of the best action bowlers on Long Island he did not get the strike which gave Adam the victory 232-217. Adam earned $500 for his victory while Joe took home $250. Finishing third was Jose Perez who earned $100 with a 180 game.
 
The handicap tournament also saw some low scores but some bowlers did shot well. Leading the first squad was Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY who shot a 769 and was automatically seeded into the final shootout. Leading the second squad was Hee Jin Jun, Flushing , NY with a 778. It took a 713 to make the cut in the first squad and only 672 in the second squad.
 
The final shootout was exciting but David Reed had it locked up by the 9th frame and breezed to victory with a 220. David defeated second place finisher Maniram Basdeo 220 to 200. David earned $700 and a beautiful trophy while Maniram took home $350. Finishing third was Hee Jin Jun who earned $250 with a 197 and fourth went to Sal Maenza, Franklin Square, NY who earned $200 with a 191.
 
The next LIGBT’s tournament is a special two day tournament at AMF Babylon. This LIGBT Major will have a guaranteed top prize of $1,500 for both scratch and handicap. For complete results of the East Meadow tournament and details of our next event please visit www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament office at 1.877.900.6464. The LIGBT is sponsored by Columbia 300, Kegel, CLS Upholsterers, Randi Siegle Law Office, Sunset Station Casinos and the Mini-Eliminator.
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LIGBT Crowns 2 First Time Champions at East Islip Lanes

Posted On: May 01, 2011

Champion John Knieriemen Jr.

May 1, 2011
 
East Islip, NY:  The LIGBT for the 14th time this season crowned first time champions in both its scratch and handicap tournaments. The two latest champions are John Knieriemen Jr., of Islip Terrace, NY who won $750 in the scratch event and Jason Lewis of N. Babylon, NY who earned $1,000 as the handicap champion. The East Islip tournament attracted 136 total entries and paid out over $7,000 in prize money.
 
The scratch tournament did not have the extreme high scores everyone expected. Joe Novara, E. Patchogue, NY lead the noon squad with a 753 which seeded him directly into the final shootout. Brian Ziesig, Levittown, NY lead the 2pm squad with a 749 that earned him a $50 bonus. Cut scores to make the finals were 705 in the noon squad and 680 in the 2pm squad.
 
The final shootout was a close one and when John threw the first strike in the tenth he sealed the victory to finish with a 237. Finishing second was Rich Ambrosino, Holtsville, NY who rolled a 223 and earned $400. Third place went to Anthony Pepe, Queens, NY who earned $300 with a 218. Anthony could have easily won the tournament but two stubborn 7 pins in the 8th and 10th frames halted his victory march. Finishing fourth with a 192 was Joe Novara who earned $250.
 
The handicap tournament had a great turnout as 94 bowlers competed. The noon squad leader was So Young Chin, Whitestone, NY who bowled an 832 handicap series to be seeded directly into the final shootout. The 2pm squad leader was Richard Walker, Brooklyn, NY who shot an 841 handicap series to earn a $50 bonus. A total of 18 bowlers advanced to the finals.
 
The handicap shootout was dominated by Jason Lewis. Jason had only one open frame and threw a 5 timer from the sixth to the tenth to shoot a 272 handicap game which was 39 pins higher than his nearest opponent. The fine bowling earned Jason his first LIGBT trophy and a $1,000 top prize. Finishing second and taking home $700 with a 239 handicap score was Alan Callahan, Staten Island, NY. Third place went to Hee Jin Jun of Flushing, NY who earned $500 for her 233 handicap game. Fourth place went to So Young Chin who earned $300 for her 190.
 
The East Islip event was sponsored by Jeff Schatz of D.B.L. Associates and Columbia 300. The next LIGBT’s tournament is Sunday, May 15th at AMF East Meadow. This will be a 2-squad event (1pm & 3pm) for scratch and handicap bowlers. For complete results of the East Islip tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament office at 1.877.900.6464.
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EAST ISLIP LANES HOSTING SPECIAL LIGBT EVENT

Posted On: April 19, 2011

The LIGBT is pleased to announce the signing of D.B.L. Associates as the presenting sponsor for the Sunday, May 1st tournament at East Islip Lanes. Jeff Schatz, company president, has agreed to add $500 to the event while the LIGBT will match the sponsor donation with another $500.

Both scratch and handicap events will have guaranteed top prizes of $750-1st, $400-2nd, $300-3rd & $250-4th. These prizes will grow as entries increase & pay $1,000-1st with 70 entries & $1,500-1st with 120 entries. All 1 in 5 finalists are guaranteed to earn a minimum of $100.

The tournament will feature a 3-game qualifying format for both scratch and handicap with 1 in 5 each squad advancing to the finals. There will be 2 qualifying squads (noon & 2pm) and the noon squad leader will be seeded directly into the final shootout while the 2pm squad leader will earn a $50 bonus. Entry fees for this event will be $65 walk-in or $60 prepaid. Bowlers can enter twice and cash on both entries.

Scratch seniors will bowl with the “kids” but will have finals insurance; for every 5 seniors that bowl in a squad one is guaranteed to make the finals regardless of score. The more seniors that bowl the more are guaranteed in the finals.

East Islip Lanes is known for its high scoring environment. The LIGBT will be modifying the house shot by adding more oil but will keep the same lane pattern. Although scoring will not be as high as in league expect to have a lot of fun as you will bowl well at East Islip.

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LIGBT LOWERS SCRATCH ENTRY FEES

Posted On: April 19, 2011

In an effort to revitalize the scratch tournaments the LIGBT will lower the scratch entry fees to $65 for the first entry and $45 for the second entry. Bowlers can save an additional $5 off each entry if prepaid within 24 hours of the tournament.

All tournaments will mirror the handicap format; 2 squads of 3-games each with 1 in 5 per squad advancing to the finals. The squad leader of the first squad will be seeded directly into the shootout while the squad leader of the 2nd squad will earn a $50 bonus. There will be no divisions but if there are at least 5 seniors in a squad 1 in 5 will be guaranteed in the finals.

The prize funds will be based on entries to insure a balanced payout. All finalists are guaranteed to earn a minimum of $100. All finalists will bowl 1 game with the top 3 advancing to the shootout and joining the first squad leader. The top 50% of finalists that didn’t advance to the shootout will earn $150 while the bottom 50% will earn $100. Top prizes in the shootout will pay $500-$275-$225-$200 when total entries (with re-entries) exceeds 70 bowlers. Top prizes will grow as entries increase and will pay $800 with 120 total entries.

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LIGBT ANNOUNCES REVISED FINALS FORMAT

Posted On: April 19, 2011

The LIGBT will change the finals format, for both scratch and handicap tournaments effective immediately. With the increase in entries, which generates many more finalists, the finals currently require up to 4 rounds and over 2 hours to complete. To shorten the time, but still give the most bowlers a chance to win the tournament, the following change will be made.

All finalists (1 in 5 per squad) will bowl 1 game with the top 3 advancing to the final shootout. The top 50% of the finalists that don’t advance to the shootout will earn $150 while the bottom 50% will earn $100. To protect the squad leaders the high series in the first squad will be seeded directly into the shootout while the 2nd squad leader will earn a $50 bonus.

The four bowlers in the shootout will bowl 1 game with to determine the top 4 places. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay; $500-$275-$225-$200 regardless of entries. With 120 or more entries the top 4 prizes will grow to: $800-$425-$250-$225. With 150 or more entries the top prize will pay $1,000.

Entry fees will remain $65 for your first entry and $45 for all re-entries. Bowlers can still save $5 off each entry if prepaid within 24 hours of the tournament.

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LIGBT Crowns 2 First Time Champions at AMF Garden City

Posted On: April 17, 2011

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT visited AMF Garden City and welcomed two new bowlers to the winner’s circle. The first time scratch champion was Chris Paroly of Plainview, NY who rolled a 300 to win the title. The new handicap champion was Derek Stroke, Lawrence, NY who earned $600 with his first LIGBT trophy.

The scratch tournament had good scoring for both of the qualifying squads. Adam Chase lead the first squad with an 805 3-game series which seeded him directly into the final shootout. Brian Ziesig earned a $50 bonus by leading the second squad with a 757. A total of 5 bowlers advanced to the finals and the low to make the finals was 720.

The final shootout was quite incredible as Chris Paroly ($250) needed to shoot a perfect game to win the tournament! That’s right, Adam Chase ($200), Seaford, NY, finished second with a 280. Finishing third was Brian Ziesig ($225), Levittown, NY with a 245 and fourth place went to Frank Mazzella ($150), Staten Island, NY who rolled a 206. Senior bowler Joe Conigliaro, Valley Stream, NY also made the finals and cashed for $100.

The handicap tournament once again drew over 100 entries and crowned a new champion. Michael Bernard, Copaigue, NY lead the first squad with an 820 series which got him seeded directly into the shootout. The leader of the second squad was Alan Callahan, Staten Island, NY who shot a 771 series and earned a $50 bonus.

The final shootout was exciting as Derek wanted his first title badly and took control early. He finished with a 285 (245 scratch) to defeat second place finisher Hee Jin Jun, Flushing , NY by 41 pins. Derek earned $600 for this victory while Hee took home $300 for the runner-up position. Finishing third and earning $250 with a 234 was David Reed, Shoreham, NY and fourth went to Michael Bernard who rolled a 206 and won $200. A total of 21 bowlers advanced to the finals and shared in a prize fund exceeding $3,400.

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, May 1st at East Islip Lanes. This will be a 2-squad event (noon & 2pm) for scratch and handicap bowlers with money added. The guaranteed top prize for the handicap event is $1,000. For information on the East Islip event and complete results of the AMF Garden City tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament office at 1.877.900.6464.

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CHRIS PAROLY SHOOTS 300 TO WIN FIRST SCRATCH TITLE

Posted On: April 17, 2011

Champion Chris Paroly

April 17, 2011
 
Garden City, NY:  The LIGBT visited AMF Garden City and welcomed two new bowlers to the winner’s circle. The first time scratch champion was Chris Paroly of Plainview, NY who rolled a 300 to win the title. The new handicap champion was Derek Stroke, Lawrence, NY who earned $600 with his first LIGBT trophy.
 
The scratch tournament had good scoring for both of the qualifying squads. Adam Chase lead the first squad with an 805 3-game series which seeded him directly into the final shootout. Brian Ziesig earned a $50 bonus by leading the second squad with a 757. A total of 5 bowlers advanced to the finals and the low to make the finals was 720.
 
The final shootout was quite incredible as Chris Paroly ($250) needed to shoot a perfect game to win the tournament! That’s right, Adam Chase ($200), Seaford, NY, finished second with a 280. Finishing third was Brian Ziesig ($225), Levittown, NY with a 245 and fourth place went to Frank Mazzella ($150), Staten Island, NY who rolled a 206. Senior bowler Joe Conigliaro, Valley Stream, NY also made the finals and cashed for $100.  
 
The handicap tournament once again drew over 100 entries and crowned a new champion. Michael Bernard, Copaigue, NY lead the first squad with an 820 series which got him seeded directly into the shootout. The leader of the second squad was Alan Callahan, Staten Island, NY who shot a 771 series and earned a $50 bonus.
 
The final shootout was exciting as Derek wanted his first title badly and took control early. He finished with a 285 (245 scratch) to defeat second place finisher Hee Jin Jun, Flushing , NY by 41 pins. Derek earned $600 for this victory while Hee took home $300 for the runner-up position. Finishing third and earning $250 with a 234 was David Reed, Shoreham, NY and fourth went to Michael Bernard who rolled a 206 and won $200. A total of 21 bowlers advanced to the finals and shared in a prize fund exceeding $3,400.
 
LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, May 1st at East Islip Lanes. This will be a 2-squad event (noon & 2pm) for scratch and handicap bowlers with money added. The guaranteed top prize for the handicap event is $1,000. For information on the East Islip event and complete results of the AMF Garden City tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament office at 1.877.900.6464.
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