Garden City, NY: The LIGBT ran its 9th modified house shot series event of Season 17 and crowned 2 champions. Anthony Merrow, E. Meadow, NY, a 19-year-old right-hander, won his first LIGBT title by winning the handicap event. “Mith” Loutan, Rosedale, NY a 17-year-old won the scratch title, worth $500 (SMART scholarship.)
Anthony qualified first in the 49 & under handicap division with a 1,068 series to advance to the shootout. Also advancing from the 49 & under group was Guy Sereno, Massapequa, NY shooting a 1,059 4-game block. The 2 senior advancers were Max Thomas, N. Babylon, NY with a 1,079 series and Darcy Monroe, E. Meadow, NY with a 1,071 series.
The handicap final shootout was dominated by Anthony who threw 9 strikes out of his first 10 shots. Anthony finished with a 291 handicap game to secure the $1,000 top prize. The real competition was for 2nd with Guy and Darcy tied going into the 10th. Darcy went first and threw a double and 7 which meant Guy needed a double and 8 to win. Guy confidently threw all 3 strikes in the 10th to finish 2nd with a 255 worth $550. Darcy took home $300 for 3rd with a 252. Rounding out the top 4 was Max with a 209 worth $250.
Mithrandir won the scratch event by shooting a fine 1,037 four-game total worth $500. Finishing in 2nd place, 30 pins behind “Mith”, was Max Thomas with a 1,007 worth $250. Rounding out the top 3 was Guy Sereno with a 963 worth $125. The scratch event drew 19 entries and paid out a 5-person prize list totaling $1,080.
LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #9 drew a nice summer field of 89 entries, paid out $5,220 in prize money, and had 23 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,130 bringing the day’s total payout to $8,350. Scores to cash were 1,006 in the 49 & under handicap division, 998 in the senior handicap division, and 932 in the scratch event. There were 21 super senior (65+) entries with 5 cashing. Two perfect games were bowled at AMF E. Meadow; Mith Loutan and Guy Sereno. The winners of the raffle were Doug Roszkowski who won the Brunswick ball and Gregory Welch who won the Turbo triple roller.
LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, August 17th (2 squads: noon & 2pm) and is Sport Shot Series #11 at AMF Garden City. To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF Garden City 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.