E. Meadow, NY: William “OG” Tudy, a 65 year old right-hander from Brooklyn, NY, won the $1,000 top prize at LIGBT’s sport shot event at AMF E. Meadow. William’s first LIGBT title became a reality when he defeated Jack Chan, New York, NY 206-202 in one of the lowest scoring shootouts in LIGBT history. While Jack earned $500 for second, William Knoth, Patchogue, NY finished third with a 196 worth $300 and fourth went to Tony Jimenez, W. Babylon, NY with a 178 earning him $250.
The final shootout was a “survival of the fittest.” By the 4th frame everyone already had 2 open frames. With the historic low scoring all 4 bowlers were within 20 pins of each other going into the last 2 frames. William Tudy finished first with a strike and 9 to force Jack to knock down 17 pins to win. Jack made his spare but shockingly threw a 3 count on his fill ball to lose the match. William Knoth also had a shot at the title if he doubled but threw 9 to settle for 3rd place.
The AMF E. Meadow event drew a crowd of 71 entries, advanced 14 bowlers to the finals and paid out $3,250. The cut scores on the “Turnpike” pattern were low; 743 & 684 for the lower average division and 651 & 639 for the higher average division. High series of the tournament was shot by William Knoth with a 774 in the 1pm squad. The wildcard bonuses were won by Sal Florindo, Forest Hills, NY with a 1281 from the lower average division and Darcy Monroe, E. Meadow, NY, from the higher average division with a 1376.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a special Friday night (May 11th-8pm) 4-game house shot sweeper at AMF Wantagh. The entry fee is only $75 and there will 2 age divisions. To view the final results of the AMF E. Meadow event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.