Flushing, NY: Archie Nabas, a 44 year old left-hander from Queens Village, had never made an LIGBT finals until Sunday at JIB Lanes. His first game in the finals was “perfect” a 300 which gave him the confidence to claim the $1,000 top prize and his first LIGBT title. Archie won the title by throwing 6 strikes in a row and finishing with a 270 handicap game.
The final shootout was very competitive and well bowled by all 5 finalists. There were only 2 open frames the entire match and one of them was by our champion. Sam Cooke took the early lead with a triple but could not strike late to keep his lead. Archie needed a strike in the final frame to win and he put ten in the pit. Sam finished second with a 253 to earn $500. Third place went to Jun Park, Flushing, NY with a 242 worth $300. There was a tie for 4th and 5th with a 229 by Curtis Hetmeyer, Valley Stream, NY and Eric Rogan, Flushing, NY each earning $265.
The JIB Lanes tournament drew a good crowd of 88 entries, advanced 16 bowlers to the finals (plus 2 extra cashers), and paid out $3,600. This was a special “House Shot” tournament which resulted in good scoring but not as high as expected. The cut was 731 in the 1pm squad and 734 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament, 820, was shot by second place finisher Sam Cooke in the 1pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is at AMF Garden City on Sunday, October 11th (1pm & 3pm.) Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-$500-$300-$250. One in 6 each squad will cash for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are only $65 & $55. For complete results of the JIB Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.