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ALEX PADMORE $1,200 LIGBT TITLE AT AMF EAST MEADOW

Posted On: April 29, 2013

East Meadow, NY:  Alex Padmore, Jamaica, NY won his second LIGBT title of the season by shooting a 251 handicap game which defeated 3 other shootout finalists. Finishing second with a 242 was Ferrill McNeil, Bronx, NY who earned $600. Third place went to Eddie Cintron, Levittown, NY who rolled a 196 worth $400. Rounding out the top 4 was Cary Fishman from NYC who bowled a 173 and took home $300. A total of 26 bowlers made the finals which paid out $5,750.

The final shootout was close early but by the 8th frame it was obvious it was Alex’s tournament to lose. None of the 4 bowlers had an open frame in the first 5 frames. Alex lead was created by a few “lucky” strikes and good spare making. As the game developed the opens starting occurring and Alex stayed cleaned to secure his victory.

The AMF East Meadow tournament drew an incredible crowd of 158 bowlers. Kegel’s 41 foot “Turnpike” pattern was put down and the scores were on the low side all day. The cut score in the in the noon squad was 692, in the 2pm squad the cut it was 685, and 668 in the 4pm squad. High handicap series went to Daniel Goldberg of Douglaston, NY with a 741.

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, May 5th at AMF Garden City. This will be a regular 2-squad handicap singles event with top prizes guaranteed at $1,000 & $500. One in 5 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $60. 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, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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PIETRO CUCCHIARA WINS HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: April 22, 2013

New Hyde Park, NY: Pietro Cucchiara, Franklin Square, NY defeated two other bowlers in the final shootout to earn $1,000 and the champion’s trophy at Herrill Lanes this past Sunday. Pietro dominated the shootout and secured his victory by the 7th frame with a 272 handicap game. Finishing second was David Cincotta, N. Babylon, NY who rolled a 229 and earned $500. Third place went to Susan Bilicki, Levittown, NY who earned $300 with a 196. A total of 27 bowlers made the finals which paid out $4,550.

The final shootout was over early as Pietro started the match with 5 strikes in the first 6 frames. By the 7th frame Pietro’s lead was over 50 pins! The real competition was for second place as David and Susan were tied in the sixth frame. David threw a triple in the 7th through 9th frames which secured his second place finish. All 3 finalists had at least one open frame in the match

The Herrill Lanes tournament drew a great crowd of 126 bowlers for the 2-squad event. Kegel’s 37 foot Broadway pattern was put down and the scores were moderate all day. The cut score in the in the 1pm squad was 670 and 700 in the 3pm squad. High handicap series went to Jae Yi of Flushing, NY with a wonderful 836.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special 3-squad event at AMF East Meadow; April 28th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,200 & $600. One in 6 each squad advances to a matchplay finals with all finalists earning a minimum of $100. For complete results of the Herrill Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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UTRICE COLEMAN WINS HER FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: April 08, 2013

Plainview, NY: Utrice Coleman, Deer Park, NY earned $1,000 and her first LIGBT trophy at AMF Plainview on Sunday. Despite the fact this was Utrice’s first final shootout, she bowled with confidence and dominated with a 283 handicap game. Finishing second, and earning $500 with a 241 handicap game, was John Saputo, Centereach, NY. Third place went to Tommy Grunwald, Astoria, NY who earned $300 with a 232.

In the final shootout Utrice took immediate control with a triple and never had an open frame in the title match. Despite the fact Utrice was getting the most handicap she defeated the other two bowlers scratch! The real competition was for second place and once John marked in the tenth he secured his highest finish ever in an LIGBT tournament.

The AMF Plainview tournament drew a great crowd of 122 bowlers in the 2-squad event. A total of 28 bowlers cashed in the $4,260 prize fund. The scores were moderate all day as the cut in the 1pm squad was 685 and 687 in the 3pm squad. High handicap series went to Jae Yi, Flushing, NY with a 776 in the 3pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad handicap singles event at Herrill Lanes on Sunday, April 21st (1pm & 3pm). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500 and 1 in 5 each squad will advance to the finals. For complete results of the AMF Plainview tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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