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TONY GENOVA’S FIRST TITLE IS WORTH $3,000!

Posted On: September 11, 2023

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its end-of-season Sport Shot Championship at AMF Garden City. Tony Genova, Franklin Square, NY, won the prestigious title worth $3,000 by defeating Eddie Eng, Flushing, NY, 263-248 in the final shootout. While Ed earned $1,500 for 2nd place, finishing in third was Tom Mullahey, Wantagh, NY with a 220 earning $1,250. Rounding out the top 4 was Kyle Durfee, Levittown, NY with a 193 worth $1,000.   

Tony’s first LIGBT title since joining the club in 2010 was accomplished with an incredible performance in the final shootout. Tony was the only finalist to throw a clean game, and when he threw four strikes in a row in the middle of the match, his title was secured. Ed bowled well, and could have pushed Tony harder, but a gutter ball in the 4th frame cost him 23 pins in wood. Tom bowled a great game but just couldn’t string strikes, while Kyle had trouble converting spares.

The sport shot pattern “Broadway” proved challenging for most. Cut scores to make the finals ranged from 673-718 and to cash 662-685. Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY had the high series of the tournament with a 774. The wildcard winners were; Glenn Swirson, Syosset, NY (1377), Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY (1373) and Archie Nabas, Queens Village, NY (1345.)

The Sport Shot Championship also ran a “FREE BONUS TOURNAMENT” for bowlers competing in 8 or more Sport Shot Series events in Season 15. The winner of the bonus tournament was Maniram Basdeo with a 765 earning $1,000. Finishing in 2nd place was Jimmy Walsh, Glen Cove, NY with a 753 worth $500. There was a tie for 3rd and 4th place by Vito Genova Sr. and Max Thomas both shooting 742 and each earning $200. A total of 10 bowlers cashed in the $2,580 bonus prize fund.   

The LIGBT Sport Shot Championship drew 182 entries, paid out $16,320 in prize money, and had 59 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $9,265 bringing the total event payout to $25,585.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is end-of-season House Shot Championships at AMF E. Meadow September 29th and October 1st. To view the results of Sport Shot Championship please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

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MICHAEL SCOTT WINS $2,000 AT LABOR DAY WEEKEND MAJOR!

Posted On: September 04, 2023

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its annual 2-day Labor Day Weekend House Shot Major at AMF Garden City. Michael Scott, Middle Island, NY, representing the 49 & under handicap division, defeated Isaiah Zamor, Hempstead, NY also from the 49 & under handicap division, 275-236. Mike earned $2,000 for the title while Isaiah earned $1,000 for 2nd place. Finishing in third, with a 209, was Jin Hong, Jamaica, NY, representing the senior handicap division and earning $700. Rounding out the top 5 was the same bowler; Jonthan Nottage, Hopewell Junction, NY finished 4th-$550 (from the scratch division) and 5th-$450 (from the handicap senior division) with a 188 worth a total of $1,000.

Michael Scott was bowling in his 5th LIGBT tournament and made the most of it. Mike started the shootout in the lead with the most handicap and never looked back. Mike had a 5-timer and was clean through 8 frames until he opened in the 9th. But his lead of 46 pins was insurmountable when he opened. Isaiah tried to hang in but had 2 early opens and never caught up. Jin and Jonathan bowled well but just could not keep up with Mike.

The LIGBT Labor Day Weekend Major was a big success with 286 entries generating a $12,560 prize fund. A total of 77 bowlers went to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $7,520 bringing the total event payout to $20,080.

Scores to cash on the house shot varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 665-719. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 675 to 738. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 681-715. Jonathan Nottage shot the only 300 of the tournament. The Storm ball winner was Mark Ferrara, Levittown, NY.   

LIGBT’s next tournament is the end-of-season Sport Shot Championships at AMF Garden City, September 8th and 10th. To view the results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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