Farmingdale, NY: Pak Wong, a 50 year-old postal worker from New York City won the $3,000 top prize at LIGBT’s Thanksgiving Major at Farmingdale Lanes. Pak won his first LIGBT title with a 25 pin victory over Michael Cahill, Mastic Beach, NY 236-211. While Michael earned $1,500, third place went to Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY with a 206 worth $750. The final spot in the shootout went to Tom Pagliaro, Westbury, NY with a 192 worth $500.
The Thanksgiving Major shootout was a good one as the handicaps were close and 3 out of the 4 players were looking for their first LIGBT title. Pak got off to a quick start by striking in his first 4 out of 5 frames. Joe and Michael stayed within 10 pins but when they both opened in the 9th frame Pak knew he had won his first LIGBT title. The race for second place wasn’t decided until the final shot as Joe needed a strike but left a 7 count giving Michael second place.
The LIGBT Thanksgiving Major drew a great crowd of 262 entries plus 33 desperado entries. A total of 51 bowlers cashed in a prize fund that paid $14,500. WTBA’s “Montreal” pattern was used and scoring was moderate with cuts ranging from 727 to 740. High series of the tournament was shot by Karl Nystrom, East Meadow, NY with an 836 in the Sunday noon squad. Justin Kampf shot a perfect 300 game in the second round of the finals.
LIGBT’s next tournament is its annual “Holiday” event at AMF Plainview on Sunday, December 4th (noon-2pm-4pm.) Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,500, $750, $500 and $300. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for a minimum of $100. Entry fees are $75 & $65. For complete results of the Thanksgiving Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Torch Bowling, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.