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East Meadow, NY: The LIGBT ran its annual Labor Day Weekend Major at AMF E. Meadow and crowned a first-time champion. Arvin Ong, Rockville Centre, NY defeated Joe Scianna, Long Island, NY 268-249 to win his first title and the $2,000 top prize. Joe actually made the shootout in 2 divisions; 50 & over handicap and scratch. His 2^nd place finish was with his handicap score earning him $1,200. Finishing in 3^rd place with a 233 was Ferrill McNeil, Bronx, NY who came through the senior handicap division and earned $850. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Joe Scianna from the scratch division with a 227 worth $600 and 5^th place finisher Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY with a 214 earning $500. 

The final shootout was a close contest and wasn’t decided until the final frame. Arvin got the most handicap and never gave up the lead as he shot a clean game with 2 doubles. Joe also shot a clean game and had a 4 timer but couldn’t string strikes late and settled for 2^nd and 4^th place. Ferrill also shot a clean game but didn’t get his first strike until the 6^th frame and had fell too far behind to catch Arvin. Joe LaBargo, who started with a double, had the only 2 opens in the shootout and settled for a 5th place finish.

The LIGBT Modified House Shot Major drew 255 entries and paid out a $14,490 prize fund to 72 cashers. The side action awarded an additional $7,270 bringing the total event payout to $21,760. Scores to cash on the “Lithium” pattern varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 594-779. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 692 to 854. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 682-812. High series of the tournament was shot by Andre McDuffie, Floral Park, NY with an 854.

A separate free bonus tournament was run for bowlers that competed in 6 or more house shot events this season. Rob Miller, Manorville, NY shot a 774 to earn the $1,000 top prize. Finishing in 2^nd place was Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY with a 762 worth $500. Rounding out the top 3 was Guy Sereno, Hempstead, NY with a 759 worth $250. It took a 726 to cash in the 10-person $2,585 prize list.

The Labor Day Major was LIGBT’s final tournament of Season 17. To view the results of the Labor Day Weekend Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and Many Styles of Bowling

 Wantagh, NY:  The LIGBT visited AMF Wantagh for a Handicap Doubles tournament. The winning team of the 4-game event was Jordan Ockimey, Amityville, NY and Jimmy Harris, Seaford, NY shooting a 2,170 series worth $2,000.  Finishing in 2^nd place, 51 pins behind, was the team of Joe Scianna, Long Island, NY and Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY with a 2,119 series worth $1,000.     

In third place, was the team of Leslie Farrell, Flushing, NY and Gregory Welch, Brooklyn, NY with a 2,098 series worth $800. Rounding out the top 4 was the team of Paul Verderosa, Massapequa, NY and Jimmy Harris with a 2,086 total worth $700.

A separate $20 optional singles event was won by Jimmy Harris with an 1,121 series worth $300. Finishing in 2^nd was Joe Scianna with a 1,081 total earning $180. Rounding out the top 3 was Nick Falsetta with a 1,038 series worth $100. A total of 49 entries paid the $20 singles entry fee generating a 12-person $980 prize list.

The Sunday doubles house shot event drew a record field of 146 teams, with 24 teams cashing in the 10,880-prize fund. The side action paid out an additional $4,955 bringing the day’s total payout to $15,835. The team cut score to cash on the house shot pattern was 1,943. The Brunswick ball and Turbo triple roller raffle winners were Donald Eubanks, Devon Johnson, and Karen Carpinelli. The LIGBT welcomed 7 new members at AMF Wantagh.

LIGBT’s next event is a 2-day house shot major at AMF E. Meadow on Friday, August 29^th and Sunday, August 31^st. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegel Law Offices, Many Styles of Bowling, and Turbo Grips.     

 Garden City, NY: The LIGBT ran Sport Shot Series #11 at AMF Garden City on Sunday featuring the “Beaten Path” pattern. Shawn Cummings, Middle Village, NY won his first LIGBT title, and the $1,000 top prize, by defeating Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY 238-222. Andrew, who earned a bye as the noon squad leader, earned $550 for 2^nd place.  Finishing 3^rd was Glenn Buchanan, New York, NY with a 214 worth $325. Rounding out the top 4 was Nas Freeman, Cambria Heights, NY with a 188 worth $250.

The final shootout was a very tight contest throughout the ten frames. Shawn took an early lead with a triple. Andrew rebounded after 2 early opens with a 4 timer and went to the 10^th frame needing a double to win his 10^th title. Andrew threw the first strike but missed the head pin on his double attempt and finished 2^nd. Glenn bowled well, and had a chance to win in the 10^th, but his 4^th open dropped him to third place. Nas couldn’t find a good line to the pocket and had 3 splits and didn’t strike until the 10^th frame.  

The final sport shot event of the season offered a “bonus” prize fund to all bowlers competing in 6 or more sport shot series events. A total of 43 bowlers qualified for the bonus with Dan May, Amityville, NY winning the $1,000 top prize with a 715 series. Finishing in 2^nd was Rich Hengel, E. Meadow, NY with a 689 worth $500. Rounding out the top 3 was Andrew Mienkiewicz with a 686 worth $250. A total of 10 bowlers cashed in the $2,585 extra prize fund.

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew a great crowd of 119 entries, paid out $5,780 in prize money, and had 31 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $3,780 bringing the total event payout to $9,560.  

Scores to cash on the “Beaten Path” pattern was 663 at noon and 648 at 2pm. The wildcard winner was Nas Freeman with a 1,307 six-game series. High series of the day was shot by Rich Hengel with a 722 series in the 2pm squad.  One woman and one super senior (65+) were added to the finals; Stephanie Pidala, Maspeth, NY shot a 647 and was the top female. Devon Johnson, Brooklyn, NY shot 675 and advanced to meet the 1 in 8 super senior guarantee.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is an Ultimate Handicap Doubles event at AMF Wantagh on Sunday, August 24^th. To view the results of the AMF Garden City sport shot event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Turbo Grips, Many Styles of Bowling, and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT ran its 9^th modified house shot series event of Season 17 and crowned 2 champions.  Anthony Merrow, E. Meadow, NY, a 19-year-old right-hander, won his first LIGBT title by winning the handicap event. “Mith” Loutan, Rosedale, NY a 17-year-old won the scratch title, worth $500 (SMART scholarship.)    

Anthony qualified first in the 49 & under handicap division with a 1,068 series to advance to the shootout. Also advancing from the 49 & under group was Guy Sereno, Massapequa, NY shooting a 1,059 4-game block. The 2 senior advancers were Max Thomas, N. Babylon, NY with a 1,079 series and Darcy Monroe, E. Meadow, NY with a 1,071 series.

The handicap final shootout was dominated by Anthony who threw 9 strikes out of his first 10 shots. Anthony finished with a 291 handicap game to secure the $1,000 top prize. The real competition was for 2^nd with Guy and Darcy tied going into the 10^th. Darcy went first and threw a double and 7 which meant Guy needed a double and 8 to win. Guy confidently threw all 3 strikes in the 10^th to finish 2^nd with a 255 worth $550. Darcy took home $300 for 3rd with a 252. Rounding out the top 4 was Max with a 209 worth $250.  

Mithrandir won the scratch event by shooting a fine 1,037 four-game total worth $500. Finishing in 2^nd place, 30 pins behind “Mith”, was Max Thomas with a 1,007 worth $250. Rounding out the top 3 was Guy Sereno with a 963 worth $125. The scratch event drew 19 entries and paid out a 5-person prize list totaling $1,080.  

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #9 drew a nice summer field of 89 entries, paid out $5,220 in prize money, and had 23 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,130 bringing the day’s total payout to $8,350. Scores to cash were 1,006 in the 49 & under handicap division, 998 in the senior handicap division, and 932 in the scratch event. There were 21 super senior (65+) entries with 5 cashing. Two perfect games were bowled at AMF E. Meadow; Mith Loutan and Guy Sereno. The winners of the raffle were Doug Roszkowski who won the Brunswick ball and Gregory Welch who won the Turbo triple roller.

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, August 17th (2 squads: noon & 2pm) and is Sport Shot Series #11 at AMF Garden City.  To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF Garden City modified house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and Many Styles of Bowling.

E. Meadow, NY:  The LIGBT visited AMF E. Meadow for a house shot Handicap Doubles tournament. The winning team of the 4-game event was Eddie Legree and Sharon Harper, both from Brooklyn, NY, shooting a 2,169 series. Their victory was worth $2,000. Finishing in 2^nd place, just 9 pins behind was the team of Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY and Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY with a 2,160 series worth $1,000.     

In third place was the team of Isaiah Zamor, Hempstead, NY and Nick Falsetta with a 2,127 total worth $800. Rounding out the top 4 was the team of Katie Lamac-Lavoie, Seaford, NY and Joe LaBargo with a 2,108 worth $650.

A separate optional singles event was offered and won by David Ehrlich, Fresh Meadows, NY with a 1,094 series worth $250. Finishing in 2^nd was Nick Falsetta with a 1,088 total earning $150. Rounding out the top 3 was Joe LaBargo with a 1,072 series worth $100. A total of 43 entries paid the $20 singles entry fee generating an 11-person $840 prize list.

The Garden City doubles event drew an incredible field of 137 teams, with 25 teams cashing in the $10,600 prize fund. The side action paid out an additional $9,905 bringing the day’s total payout to $20,505. The cut score to cash on the house shot was 1,980. The Brunswick ball and Turbo triple roller raffle winners were Zack Gifford and Jerome Brantley. The LIGBT welcomed 14 new members at AMF E. Meadow.

LIGBT’s next event is a Modified House Shot tournament at AMF Garden City on Sunday, August 3rd (noon start.) The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegel Law Offices, Many Styles of Bowling, and Turbo Grips.     

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT ran Sport Shot Series #10 at AMF Garden City on Sunday featuring the “Winding Road” pattern. Ted Panagacos, Plainview, NY won his first LIGBT title, and the $1,000 top prize, by defeating Darryl Freeman, Forest Hills, NY 222-215. Darryl, who advanced to the finals as the wildcard winner, earned $500 for 2^nd place.  Finishing 3^rd was Eric Taylor Sr., Jamaica, NY with a 207 worth $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Glenn Buchanan, New York, NY with a 169 worth $250.

The final shootout came down to the last frame with 3 of the bowlers needing a mark to win. Ted went first and converted a 1-pin spare to take the lead. Both Darryl and Eric needed a spare to jump Ted but both missed 1-pin spares to settle for 2^nd and 3^rd places respectively. Glenn, who had an early double, just couldn’t find the pocket and settled for 4^th place.

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew a nice crowd of 90 entries, paid out $4,420 in prize money, and had 24 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $3,085 bringing the total event payout to $7,505.  

Scores to cash on the “Winding Road” pattern were 612 at noon and 623 at 2pm. The wildcard winner was Darryl Freeman with a 1,271 six-game series. High series of the day was shot by Dan May, Amityville, NY with a 693 series in the 2pm squad.  One woman made the finals; Karen Davis, Brooklyn, NY with a 666 series. Four super seniors (65+) advanced and earned a minimum of $150

LIGBT’s next tournament is an Ultimate Handicap Doubles event at AMF E. Meadow on Sunday, July 27^th. To view the results of the AMF Garden City sport shot event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Turbo Grips, Many Styles of Bowling, and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT ran its 8^th modified house shot series event of Season 17 and crowned 2 familiar champions. Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY won his 9^th LIGBT title, worth $1,000 by winning the handicap event. Pierce Field, Shirley, NY won the scratch title, worth $500, for his 4^th LIGBT title.  

Maniram shot a 1,030 total to advance from the senior division along with Max Thomas, N. Babylon, NY who led the senior handicap division with a 1,043. Advancing to the shootout from the 49 & under handicap division was Kamaal Harkless, W. Hempstead, NY with a 1,079. Also advancing from the 49 & under group was a newcomer; Michael Carr, Astoria, NY with a 1,073 total.

The final shootout was an exciting contest as 3 bowlers went into the final 2 frames with a shot at the title. When Maniram spared in the 10^th it forced Max to throw a triple to win by 1 pin. But a stubborn 10 pin on his first ball put Max in 2nd place with a 241 worth $600. Mike needed to strike out from his 8^th frame on to win but he left a stoned 9 pin in the 9^th frame and settled for third place worth $400. Kamaal, competing in his first shootout, bowled well but could not throw consecutive strikes and settled for 4^th place with a 220 worth $300.

Pierce won the scratch event by shooting a fine 976 four-game total worth $500. Finishing in 2^nd place, 25 pins behind Pierce, was Max Thomas with a 951 worth $300. Rounding out the top 3 was Brandon Hughes, W. Hempstead, NY with a 925 worth $200. The scratch event drew 21 entries and paid out a 5-person prize list totaling $1,260.  

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #8 drew an amazing summer field of 113 entries, paid out $6,760 in prize money, and had 28 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,600 bringing the day’s total payout to $10,360. Scores to cash were 989 in the 49 & under handicap division, 955 in the senior handicap division, and 876 in the scratch event. There were 27 super senior (65+) entries with 6 cashing. Three women also cashed in the 49 & under handicap division.

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, July 20^th (2 squads: noon & 2pm) and is Sport Shot Series #10 at AMF Garden City.  To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF E. Meadow modified house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and Many Styles of Bowling.

 Babylon, NY: Kevin Hyslop, a 35-year-old financial analyst from Massapequa Park, NY won his 2^nd LIGBT title at AMF Babylon on Sunday. Kevin defeated 2^nd place finisher Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY 222-206 in the final shootout. Kevin earned $1,000 for his victory while Nick took home $500 for his runner-up position. Finishing in 3^rd was John Lim, Whitestone, NY, with a 204 worth $350. Rounding out the top 4 was Rob Miller, Manorville, NY with a 198 worth $300.

The final shootout was a close competition as 3 of the 4 finalists had a shot at the title going into the final frame. Whoever bowled the best in the 10th would win. Kevin won the tournament by throwing a double while Nick spared, and John opened in the final frame. Nick unfortunately threw a perfect shot but left a ringing 10-pin on his first ball in the 10^th frame.

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew a great crowd of 108 entries, paid out $5,190 in prize money, and had 29 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $3,800 bringing the total event payout to $8,990.  

Scores to cash on the “Middle Road” pattern were 674 at noon and 695 at 2pm. The wildcard winner was Curtis Hetmeyer, Brooklyn, NY with a 1,397 six-game series. High series of the day was shot by Rob Miller with an 805 series in the noon squad.  Utrice Coleman, Deer Park, NY was added to the finals as the top woman with a 695 series. Three super seniors (65+) advanced to the finals and earned at least $150.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a modified house shot event at AMF Babylon on Sunday, July 6^th (1 squad; noon.) To view the results of the AMF Babylon sport shot event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Turbo Grips, Many Styles of Bowling, and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.