Patchogue, NY: Damian Walsh, a 24 year old college student from Mastic, NY, won his first LIGBT title by defeating Bart Penna, Plainview, NY, 264-259 at Bowl Long Island in Patchogue. Damian earned $1,000 for his victory while Bart earned $500. Rounding out the top 5 was third place finisher Adam DeRossi, Massapequa Park, NY with a 256 worth $300, fourth went to senior Calvin Nottingham, Deer Park, NY with a 255 worth $275, and fifth was taken by Ken Hagland, E. Patchogue, NY with a 195 worth $250.
The 5 person shootout was a nail biter with the winner not determined until the final frame. Calvin took the early lead by starting with 5 strikes but opens in the 6th and 8th frames doomed his title hopes. Damian, who was getting the most handicap, threw a triple in the middle of the game to take the lead but almost gave it up with an open in the 9th frame. Adam and Bart forced Damian to mark in the final frame when they finished their games with a long string of strikes. Damian threw a strike on his first ball in the 10th frame to secure the $1,000 title.
The Bowl Long Island event drew a nice crowd of 99 entries (including 12 new members), advanced 18 bowlers to the finals (plus 7 additional cashers) and paid out $4,355. The house shot pattern created senior cut scores of; 726 & 723 and 49 & under cut scores of 768 & 767. High series of the tournament was shot by James Russo, Bronx, NY with an 848 in the first squad. Diane Fuller, W. Babylon, NY was the high women with a 726 and was added to the finals.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a sport shot event on Sunday, March 11th at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park. The top 4 prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-$500-$300-$250 with 1 in 6 each squad advancing to the finals and earning a minimum of $100. To view the final results of the Bowl Long Island House Shot event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Torch Bowling, Montauk Iced Teas, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.