East Meadow, NY: Scott Kampf, a 15-year old high school student from Levittown, won his second LIGBT title at AMF East Meadow. For Scott to win the $1,200 top prize he had to defeat his father Jack in the final shootout. Both Kampf’s bowled great with the son defeating his dad 269-248 in a well bowled match.
The final shootout involved 5 bowlers who advanced to the last match through 2 rounds of finals. Both Scott and Jack were spotting the other 3 shootout participants handicap so it was important they both got off to a good start. After 6 frames both Kampf’s had struck in every frame but one. The only other finalist staying close was Ed Eng, Flushing, NY. Ed would finish third, worth $300 with a 236. The other two shootout finalists, Paulo Martins, New York City (191), and Mack Oakman Jr., Wheatly Heights, NY (178) never got momentum and finished fourth and fifth respectively earning $250 and $200.
The AMF East Meadow tournament drew a nice Thanksgiving Sunday crowd of 97 entries and paid out $3,350. Kegel’s “Winding Road” pattern (39 feet) was used and scoring was on the moderate to high side. The high series of the day was shot by our champion Scott with 770 in the 2pm squad. The other two squad leaders were Ken Simpson, Shirley, NY with a 758 at noon and Jack Kampf with a 763 at 4pm.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad handicap event at East Islip Lanes (squad times 1pm & 3pm) Sunday, December 8th. 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. Reduced entry fees will be featured at East Islip; $60-1st entry and $40-2nd entry. For complete results of the AMF East Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, Knockout Ball Cleaner and CLS Custom Upholsterers.