Wantagh, NY: Who says history can’t repeat itself? Dexter Sapp, Valley Stream, NY, won the first event of LIGBT Season 6 and he repeated that feat by winning the first event of Season 7! Dexter earned his 5th LIGBT title with a 217 handicap game worth $1,000 at AMF Wantagh.
The shootout was a low scoring match containing 5 finalists. All 5 shootout bowlers had at least 2 opens in the first 5 frames. Dexter took control of the match with a 4 timer in frames 6 through 9. At the end the real battle was for second place and that was secured by Joe Freeman, Ridgewood, NY with a 204 worth $500. Finishing third with a 202 was John Robertson Brooklyn, NY worth $300. Fourth place, with a 200 worth $250, went to Dave Perrone, W. Babylon, NY and the 5th spot, worth $200, was Jack Edvabsky, Levittown, NY with a 185
The AMF Wantagh tournament drew a good fall crowd of 93 entries, advanced 16 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,300. Kegel’s 40 foot Highway to Hell pattern was used and scoring was extremely low; 660 in the 1pm squad and 679 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by George Williams, Jamaica, NY with an 752 series in the 3pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is at Herrill Lanes on Sunday, October 12th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for a minimum of $60. Preregistered cash entry fees are only $60 & $50. For complete results of the AMF Wantagh tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.