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DAVID KUPERSZMID WINS $3,000 AT LIGBT MAJOR

Posted On: May 26, 2014

Babylon, NY:  David Kuperszmid, a 30 year old right-hander from Brooklyn, NY, won his first LIGBT title worth $3,000. David defeated Mike Milazzo, a 35 year old right-hander from Bellrose, NY, 264-255 in the final shootout. Mike, who was also looking for his first title, earned $1,500 for second while 4-time LIGBT champion Cary Fishman, New York, NY finished third with a 215 worth $750.  

The final shootout was a battle of the two young guns. Both bowlers had never cashed in an LIGBT event despite being members for over a year. Neither was nervous as both started the match with triples. The first open was left by Mike in the 5th frame which gave David a 30 pin lead after 7 frames due to the fact he was getting 17 pins more in handicap. Mike doubled in the 8th and 9th frames to make it close but failed to strike in the tenth giving David the victory.

The AMF Babylon Memorial Day Major drew a great holiday crowd of 282 entries plus another 77 Desperado Shootout entries and paid out more than $13,000 in prizes. A total of 54 bowlers advanced to the finals (better than a 1 in 3) earning a minimum of $80. There were 8 bowlers who cashed more than once earning an additional $70 each. Brunswick gave away 12 MasterMind Genius balls during the tournament.

Kegel’s 41 foot Turnpike pattern was used for the 7 qualifying squads and scoring was low. Cut scores were consistent all weekend ranging from 676 to 702. Only one bowler shot an 800 handicap series and it was the second place finisher Mike Milazzo with an 806 series in the Friday 7pm squad.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special 2-squad handicap event at AMF Garden City (squad times 1pm & 3pm) Sunday, June 1st. ALL BOWLERS RECEIVE AN EMBROIDERED LIGBT POLO SHIRT WITH THEIR FIRST ENTRY! 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 $70. Entry fees for the AMF Garden City event are $65 & $55 prepaid. For complete results of the AMF Babylon Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Knockout Ball Cleaner and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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GWENDOLYN GAYNUS WINS HER FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: May 19, 2014

LEVITTOWN, NY: Gwendolyn Gaynus, a 77 year old retired Brooklyn right-hander, won her first LIGBT title with a fantastic 259 game in a 5 person shootout final from South Levittown Lanes. Gwenn defeated second place finisher Brad Morris, a 30 year old gym teacher from Bayside, NY by 20 pins. Gwendolyn earned $1,000 for her victory while Brad took home $500 with his 239 game.

The 5 person shootout started with some great bowling as almost every doubled in the first 2 frames. Rich Frost, E. Islip, NY, took the early lead despite getting the least handicap. Gwenn, who has been a member of the LIGBT for 5 years, bowled steady throughout the match and only had one open frame. Her double in the 7th & 8th frames gave her the lead which she never gave back as she marked the rest of the game. Finishing third was Rich with a 226 worth $300. Fourth place went to Robert Vecchione, Massapequa, NY with a 211 earning him $250 and fifth place went to Taisha Joliffe, Brooklyn, NY with a 208 worth $200.

The South Levittown tournament drew a nice crowd of 97 entries, advanced 17 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,380. Kegel’s 40 foot Highway to Hell pattern was used and scoring was on the low to moderate side (702 cut at 1pm & 678 at 3pm). High series of the tournament was shot by Brad Morris, who was the previous champion the last time the LIGBT visited South Levittown, with a 763 in the 3pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 3-day major event at AMF Babylon on Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $3,000 & $1,500. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for a minimum of $80. Prepaid entry fees for the Babylon Major are $65 per squad. For complete results of the S. Levittown tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Knockout Ball Cleaner and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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CARY FISHMAN “STEALS” HIS 4TH LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: May 05, 2014

    

E. Meadow, NY: Cary Fishman, who owns his own cab and resides in New York City, struck out in the last 2 frames to shock second place finisher Justin Cohen, an 18 year old student from Melville, NY. Even third place finisher Julio Arnold, a security personnel director from Woodside, NY, thought he had a shot at the title before Cary stole the victory. Final scores in the shootout were Cary 228 ($1,000), Justin 227 ($500 scholarship), and Julio 218 ($250.)

The shootout had many lead changes with Cary trailing in third place most of the match. Cary’s luck changed when he converted the 5-10 split in the 8th frame and then threw 3 consecutive cross-over strikes. Justin needed only a mark in the 10th frame but he missed the 3-9 double wood spare which allowed Cary to throw one more strike for the victory. Cary’s final shot was perfect which gave him the $1,000 1 pin victory.

The AMF Wantagh tournament drew a nice crowd of 97 entries, advanced 17 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,260. Kegel’s 39 foot Winding Road pattern was used and scoring was on the moderate to high side (709 cut at 1pm & 718 at 3pm). Steve Williams shot the only 800 series of the tournament with an 801 in the 1pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad (1pm & 3pm) handicap event at S. Levittown Lanes on Sunday, May 18th. 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. Entry fees for the S. Levittown event are $60-1st entry and $50 for a re-entry. For complete results of the AMF E. Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Knockout Ball Cleaner and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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