E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT ran its 8th modified house shot series event of Season 17 and crowned 2 familiar champions. Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY won his 9th LIGBT title, worth $1,000 by winning the handicap event. Pierce Field, Shirley, NY won the scratch title, worth $500, for his 4th LIGBT title.
Maniram shot a 1,030 total to advance from the senior division along with Max Thomas, N. Babylon, NY who led the senior handicap division with a 1,043. Advancing to the shootout from the 49 & under handicap division was Kamaal Harkless, W. Hempstead, NY with a 1,079. Also advancing from the 49 & under group was a newcomer; Michael Carr, Astoria, NY with a 1,073 total.
The final shootout was an exciting contest as 3 bowlers went into the final 2 frames with a shot at the title. When Maniram spared in the 10th it forced Max to throw a triple to win by 1 pin. But a stubborn 10 pin on his first ball put Max in 2nd place with a 241 worth $600. Mike needed to strike out from his 8th frame on to win but he left a stoned 9 pin in the 9th frame and settled for third place worth $400. Kamaal, competing in his first shootout, bowled well but could not throw consecutive strikes and settled for 4th place with a 220 worth $300.
Pierce won the scratch event by shooting a fine 976 four-game total worth $500. Finishing in 2nd place, 25 pins behind Pierce, was Max Thomas with a 951 worth $300. Rounding out the top 3 was Brandon Hughes, W. Hempstead, NY with a 925 worth $200. The scratch event drew 21 entries and paid out a 5-person prize list totaling $1,260.
LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #8 drew an amazing summer field of 113 entries, paid out $6,760 in prize money, and had 28 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,600 bringing the day’s total payout to $10,360. Scores to cash were 989 in the 49 & under handicap division, 955 in the senior handicap division, and 876 in the scratch event. There were 27 super senior (65+) entries with 6 cashing. Three women also cashed in the 49 & under handicap division.
LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, July 20th (2 squads: noon & 2pm) and is Sport Shot Series #10 at AMF Garden City. To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF E. Meadow modified house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and Many Styles of Bowling.