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ANDRE MCDUFFIE WINS HOUSE SHOT CHAMPIONSHIPS SHAWN CUMMINGS WINS BONUS TOURNAMENT

Posted On: September 30, 2024
Champion
Andre McDuffie
Bonus
Tournament Champion
Shawn Cummings

Garden City, NY: Andre McDuffie, a 26-year-old professional race car driver, won the LIGBT House Shot Championships at AMF Garden City. Andre won his 5th LIGBT title by defeating the scratch champion, Mithrandir Loutan, a 16-year-old student from Rosedale, NY 281-269 in the final shootout. Andre earned $2,500 for his victory while “Mith” earned a $1,500 SMART scholarship as the runner-up. Finishing in third place, with a 233, was Sal Palazzola, Bayside, NY earning $1,000. The 4th spot was taken by another student, 17-year-old Jason Lam, from Oakland Gardens, NY with a 211 earning a $750 SMART scholarship. Rounding out the top 5 was Sun Kim, Hicksville, NY with a 196 worth $500.

The final shootout was dominated early by Andre throwing 7 strikes in a row after he spared in the first frame. Mith, who was getting 0 handicap since he represented the scratch division, threw 10 strikes out of 12 to force Andre to mark in the 10th to win. Andre calmly struck out to secure the big title.  

In addition to the main event the LIGBT ran a bonus event for members competing in 8+ house shot events during Season 16. Shawn Cummings, Middle Village, NY posted an incredible 807 series in his 2nd squad and the series held up to win the $1,000 top prize. Finishing in 2nd place, and earning $500, was Samantha Galardi, Islip, NY with a 787. Third place went to Rob Miller, Manorville, NY with a 748 worth $250. It took a 718 to cash in the 11-person $2,680 prize list.

The LIGBT House Shot Championships attracted 176 entries generating a $13,080 main event prize fund ($4,320 added by the LIGBT.) A total of 60 bowlers cashed in the 4-squad tournament and bonus tournament. The side action awarded an additional $5,795 bringing the total event payout, including the bonus tournament, to $26,795. Scores to cash on the house shot pattern were competitive: 684-745 in the 49 & under handicap division, 701-725 in the senior handicap division, and 683-726 in the scratch division. There were two 300 games shot over the weekend; Nick Falsetta and Chris Russo achieved perfection.

LIGBT’s next tournament is the start of Season 17; a sport shot tournament at AMF E. Meadow on Sunday, October 20th. To view the results of the House Shot Championships please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.

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MANIRAM BASDEO WINS SPORT SHOT CHAMPIONSHIPS

Posted On: September 16, 2024

Garden City, NY: Maniram Basdeo, a 64-year-old taxi driver from the Bronx, NY won the LIGBT Sport Shot Championships at AMF Garden City. Maniram won his 7th LIGBT title by defeating Julio Arnold, Woodside, NY 267-263 in the final shootout. Maniram earned $2,500 for his victory while Julio earned $1,500 as the runner-up. Finishing in third place, with a 236, was Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY earning $1,250. Rounding out the top 4 was Rich Glinnen, Bayside, NY with a 231 worth $1,000.

The final shootout was a nailbiter until the final frame. Maniram took a big lead starting with 5 strikes. Julio started slow but struck 6 out of his last 7 shots to force Maniram to mark in his final frame. Even when Maniram finished with a spare to jump ahead of Julio, Rich still had a title shot by throwing a 4-timer going into the 10th. But an open by Rich in his final frame dropped him to 4th place. Nick had 2 early opens and finished in 3rd place by striking his last 5 shots.

In addition to the main event the LIGBT ran a bonus tournament for members competing in 8 or more sport shot events during Season 16. Al Green, Westbury, NY and Shawn Cummings, Middle Village, NY tied for the top spot with a 750 series each earning $750. Finishing in 3rd place was Denis Mendelson, Levittown, NY with a 746 worth $250. It took a 682 to cash in the 10-person $2,600 prize list.

The LIGBT Sport Shot Championships attracted 142 entries generating an $11,550 main event prize fund ($4,000 added by the LIGBT.) A total of 40 bowlers cashed in the 4-squad tournament. The side action awarded an additional $7,870 bringing the total event payout, including the bonus tournament to $26,530. Scores to cash on the “Winding Road” pattern were competitive ranging from a low of 667 to a high of 682.

LIGBT’s next tournament is the end-of-season House Shot Championships at AMF Garden City, September 27 & 29. To view the results of the Sport Shot Championships please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.

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KEVIN SON WINS LABOR DAY WEEKEND MAJOR!

Posted On: September 02, 2024

E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT’s Labor Day Weekend Major at AMF E. Meadow was won by Kevin Son, Palisades Park, NJ. Kevin won his 2nd LIGBT title by defeating Joe Scianna (lefty), Long Island, NY 217-208 in a low scoring final shootout. Kevin earned $2,000 for his victory while Joe won $1,000 as the runner-up. Finishing in third place with a 190 was Rich Palumbo, Levittown, NY earning $700. Rounding out the top 5 was fourth and fifth place finisher Ed Ziemak, Thiells, NY with a 183 worth a total of $700. Ed cashed twice in the final shootout as he was the scratch champion and a shootout representative of the 49 & under handicap division.

The 4-person final shootout was surprisingly low scoring with only 2 triples thrown during the match. Kevin started out strong with a triple but opens in the 5th & 6th frames made the match competitive. Joe actually took the lead in the 7th frame with a triple but missed two 1-pin spares in the next 2 frames to settle for 2nd place. Rich bowled well and threw 3 doubles but 2 opens hurt his title chances. Ed, who had no handicap, never threw a double, and took the last 2 spots.

The LIGBT Labor Day Weekend Major drew 257 entries and paid out a $12,890 prize fund to 71 cashers. The side action awarded an additional $9,530 bringing the total event payout to $22,420. Scores to cash on the house shot varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 665-712. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 694 to 730. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 692-727. Anthony Cotter, Bellmore, NY shot the only perfect game of the tournament.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our Sport Shot Championships at AMF Garden City, September 13 & 15. To view the results of the Labor Day Weekend Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.

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