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East Meadow, NY: John Robertson, Brooklyn, NY, won his first LIGBT title worth $1,000, by defeating second place finisher Kyle Lathen, Bronx, NY 242-238 in the final shootout at AMF East Meadow. John won the tournament sitting on the bench as Kyle, needing a mark in the final frame to secure his first title, chopped the 3-6-10 spare. Kyle earned $500 for second place while Richard Frost, E. Islip, NY finished third with a 189 worth $300.
The AMF East Meadow tournament drew a great crowd of 141 entries, advanced 24 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,090. Kegel’s “Winding Road” pattern (39 feet) was used and scoring was on the moderate to high side (698 cut at 1pm and 725 at 3pm). The high series of the day was shot by our champion with an 834 in the 3pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is at Herrill Lanes Sunday, February 9th. 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. 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.