Garden City, NY: The LIGBT ran Sport Shot Series #10 at AMF Garden City on Sunday featuring the “Winding Road” pattern. Ted Panagacos, Plainview, NY won his first LIGBT title, and the $1,000 top prize, by defeating Darryl Freeman, Forest Hills, NY 222-215. Darryl, who advanced to the finals as the wildcard winner, earned $500 for 2nd place. Finishing 3rd was Eric Taylor Sr., Jamaica, NY with a 207 worth $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Glenn Buchanan, New York, NY with a 169 worth $250.
The final shootout came down to the last frame with 3 of the bowlers needing a mark to win. Ted went first and converted a 1-pin spare to take the lead. Both Darryl and Eric needed a spare to jump Ted but both missed 1-pin spares to settle for 2nd and 3rd places respectively. Glenn, who had an early double, just couldn’t find the pocket and settled for 4th place.
The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew a nice crowd of 90 entries, paid out $4,420 in prize money, and had 24 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $3,085 bringing the total event payout to $7,505.
Scores to cash on the “Winding Road” pattern were 612 at noon and 623 at 2pm. The wildcard winner was Darryl Freeman with a 1,271 six-game series. High series of the day was shot by Dan May, Amityville, NY with a 693 series in the 2pm squad. One woman made the finals; Karen Davis, Brooklyn, NY with a 666 series. Four super seniors (65+) advanced and earned a minimum of $150
LIGBT’s next tournament is an Ultimate Handicap Doubles event at AMF E. Meadow on Sunday, July 27th. To view the results of the AMF Garden City sport shot event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Turbo Grips, Many Styles of Bowling, and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.