Wantagh, NY: Gary Paulsen, a semi-retired senior bowler from Massapequa, NY, won the $1,000 top prize at LIGBT’s inaugural 4-game sweeper at AMF Wantagh. Gary’s third LIGBT title was accomplished when he defeated Scott Kampf, Levittown, NY 252-235 in the final shootout. While Scott earned $500 for second, Henry Van Engel, Bayside, NY took third with a 185 earning $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY, with a 183 worth $250.
The final 4 shootout was really a 2 man race by the squad leaders Gary (senior division) and Scott (49 & under division). Gary was dealing with a very painful pulled back muscle which caused him to bowl very tentatively. This may have helped him as he had the least open frames, despite having the lowest average in the shootout, than the other finalists. The match came down to the last frame where if Gary marked he would close out Scott. Gary easily converted a one pin spare to secure the match and his third title.
The AMF Wantagh event drew a Friday night crowd of 48 entries, advanced 8 bowlers to the finals and paid out $2,490. The cut scores on the house shot were 956 for the 49 & under group and 1002 for the senior division. High series of the tournament was shot by Scott Kampf with a 1067.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad sport shot event at AMF Garden City on Sunday, May 20th. Top prizes will pay $1,000 & $500 with 1 in 6 per division each squad advancing to the finals. To view the final results of the AMF Wantagh sweeper please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, and Billvee Electric, L.I. Bagel Café, CYA Action Fun Wear, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.