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Babylon, NY:  Cary Fishman, a 64 year old cab owner from New York City, won his third LIGBT title in a clutch performance. Going into the final frame Cary trailed second place finisher Courtney Harris, also from New York City, by 13 pins. When Courtney left a split in the tenth, which he failed to convert, Cary threw 2 perfect strikes to win the title. Final score was 221-216.

The final shootout involved four great bowlers. In addition to Cary, who earned $1,000 and Courtney, who earned $500 the other two finalists were third place finisher James Lathen Sr., a 78 years young right-hander making his first shootout appearance, and Gary Paulsen, Massapequa, NY, who works in real estate and was also looking for his first title. James finished third with a 194 worth $250 and Gary finished fourth with a 188 worth $200.

The AMF Babylon tournament drew a good fall crowd of 82 bowlers and paid out $3,070 plus another $410 in bonus bracket action. Kegel’s “Turnpike” pattern was used and scoring was moderate all day. Courtney Harris led the first squad with a 759 series and Matthew Paone, Mastic Beach, NY lead the 3pm squad with a wonderful 798. The 1pm cut was 677 and the 3pm cut was 685.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad handicap special event at South Levittown Lanes (squad 1pm & 3pm) Sunday, November 24th. The lowest entry fees of the year will be featured as the first entry is only $60 and re-entries only $40. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $60. For complete results of the AMF Babylon tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers. 

Plainview, NY:  Dennis Freeman, a 34 year old right-handed bowler from Glendale, NY, earned the $1,000 top prize and his first LIGBT trophy at LIGBT’s most recent tournament at AMF Plainview. Dennis shot a 254 handicap game using a 13 pound ball to defeat 4 other opponents in the one game final shootout. Dennis’ previous best LIGBT performance was a second place finish at AMF Syosset.

The final shootout was extremely close the entire match but when Dennis threw 4 perfect strikes in the 9^th and 10^th frames he secured his first LIGBT victory. Finishing second was Ron Moskow, Huntington, NY who earned $500 with a 229. Third place went to 15 year old Scott Kampf, Levittown, NY who earned $250 with a 226. Rounding out the top 5 were Daniel Goldberg, Douglaston, NY taking home $225 with a 218 and Andrew Mienkiewicz, Plainview, NY who shot a 206 worth $200.

The AMF Plainview tournament drew a good fall crowd of 77 bowlers and paid out $4,635. WTBA’s “Beijing” pattern was used and scoring was moderate all day. Daniel Goldberg led the first squad with a 772 series which was high series of the day. The 3pm squad leader was Andrew Meyerson with a 728 series. The 1pm cut was 699 and the 3pm cut was 696.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad handicap event at AMF Babylon (squad times 1pm & 3pm) Sunday, November 17th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $70. All entrants will receive a $5 bracket with their entry fee. For complete results of the AMF Plainview tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers. 

Wantagh, NY:  Dave Martorella, a 44 year old right hander from Meriden, CT, won his first LIGBT title at AMF Wantagh. Dave defeated 4 other shootout finalists to claim the $1,000 top prize and the LIGBT trophy. The final shootout was exciting as 3 out of the 5 bowlers had a shot at the title going into final frame.  

Dave’s road to victory began by being the squad leader with a 727 in the 3pm squad earning him 1 bye in the finals. Dave entered the finals in Round 2 and advanced to the final shootout with a 222 handicap game which was the cut score. In the final shootout Dave marked in 9 out of 10 frames and finished with a 233 handicap game (199 scratch) 2 pins higher than his nearest competitor.

Dave actually won the title sitting on the bench. Kyle Lathen, Bronx, NY failed to double in the final frame which gave Dave the victory. Eddie Eng, Flushing, NY finished second with a 231, only 2 pins behind the winner, earning $500. Kyle, who finished in third place, won $250 with a 217 while Fred Wande, Bronx, NY earned $225 with a 214 finishing fourth. Rounding out the top 5 was So Young Chin, Whitestone, NY who earned $200 with a 177.

The AMF Wantagh tournament drew a good fall crowd of 77 bowlers. Kegel’s “Highway to Hell” pattern was used and the scoring was low all day. Eddie Eng led the first squad with a 738 series which was the high series of the day. The 1pm cut was 691 and the 3pm cut was 672.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad regular event at AMF Plainview (squad times of 1pm & 3pm) Sunday, November 10th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 5 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $70. For complete results of the AMF Wantagh tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers. 

New Hyde Park, NY:  Jose Ferreira, Woodside, NY, defeated 4 other shootout finalists at Herrill Lanes to claim the $1,000 top prize and the LIGBT trophy. The final shootout was exciting as 4 out of the 5 bowlers had a shot at the title going into the final 2 frames. Jose earned the victory with 3 strikes in the 9^th/10^th frames giving him a 253 handicap game, 13 pins higher than second place finisher Alex Padmore, Queens Village, NY.

The final shootout had many lead changes. Alex, who was getting the most handicap had the early lead with 5 consecutive marks to start the game. Alex finished second with a 240 worth $500. Tommy Grunwald, Astoria, NY took the lead midway with 6 out of 7 strikes but several opens in the late frames gave him a fourth place finish (224) worth $225. Scott Davidow, Bayside, NY came out of nowhere with a 4 timer in frames 6-9  briefly giving him the lead but settled for third with a 236 worth $250. Dennis Freeman, Glendale, NY struggled throughout the match and finished 5^th with a 186 worth $200.

The Herrill Lanes tournament drew a good fall crowd of 76 bowlers. Erroneously the house shot was used for this event and scoring was ridiculously high. The 1pm cut was 764 and the 3pm cut was 794. High handicap series was shot by Tommy Grunwald and Scott McKenna, New Hyde Park, NY each with 839. Due to the error in lane pattern all averages and bonus pins were frozen for this event. 

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad regular event at AMF Wantagh (squad times of 1pm & 3pm) Sunday, October 27th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 5 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $70. For complete results of the Herrill Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers. 

East Meadow, NY:  Jason Nicholas, Wantagh, NY won his first LIGBT title at AMF East Meadow by defeating three other shootout finalists all of whom were looking for their first LIGBT trophy. Jason rolled a wonderful 257 handicap game to defeat second place finisher Rich Perrotti, Levittown, NY by 20 pins earning him $600 with a 237. Rounding out the top 4 was third place finisher Sal Florindo, Forest Hills, NY who earned $300 with a 220 and fourth place went to Tony Genova, Long Beach, NY with a 185 worth $200.

Jason, a 40 year old left-hander, bowled great throughout the shootout and finally grabbed the lead in the 9^th frame to win the title. Rich had the lead for most of the match but couldn’t hold on at the end. Sal kept his championship hopes alive most of the match but a couple of unfortunate opens made him settle for a third place finish. Tony, who threw the ball great in the final game, could not catch any breaks, and bowled better than his 185 score.

The AMF East Meadow tournament drew a crowd of 68 bowlers. The tournament pattern was the 2011 USBC Open Championship condition which was 41 feet. The scores were moderate all day as it took a 690 and 691 to make the finals in the noon and 2pm squads and a 719 in the 4pm squad. High handicap series went to Tony Genova with a 734 which earned him a bye directly into the final shootout.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad regular event at Herrill Lanes (squad times of 1pm & 3pm). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 5 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $70. For complete results of the AMF East Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers. 

East Islip, NY:  Dexter Sapp, Valley Stream, NY won his second consecutive LIGBT title with a dominating performance at East Islip Lanes. Dexter dominated the 1pm squad with an 807 series, the highest of the tournament, which seeded him directly into the final shootout. In the shootout Dexter rolled a 282 handicap game to win by 27 pins. Dexter earned $1,000 for his third LIGBT title.

The final shootout was very exciting as all 3 competitors bowled great. While Dexter started the match with a triple, Angelo Desena, Brooklyn, NY started with a double and Justin Cohen, a youth bowler from Melville, NY doubled in the second and third frames. Both Dexter and Justin had 4 baggers in the middle of their game but Dexter stayed clean while Justin had an open frame. Justin finished in second place with a 255 worth a $500 scholarship while Angelo took home $250 with a 209.

The East Islip tournament drew a crowd of 73 bowlers. Kegel’s 35 foot “Boardwalk” pattern was put down and the scores were all over the place. The cut score in the 1pm squad was high as it took a 722 to advance. But in the 3pm squad it only took 676 which was 46 pins lower than the first squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special 3-squad event at AMF East Meadow (squad times of noon-2pm-4pm). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,200 & $600. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $100. For complete results of the East Islip tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers. 

Babylon, NY:  Dexter Sapp, Valley Stream, NY won his second LIGBT title with a great final shootout performance at AMF Babylon. Dexter rolled 5 consecutive strikes to defeat second place finisher Gary Paulsen, Massapequa, NY 272-242. Dexter earned $1,000 for his victory while Gary won $500 for his runner-up position. Finishing third in the shootout was Cary Fishman, New York, NY who earned $250 with a 235.

Dexter, who is left handed and rolls the ball with 2 hands, qualified for the finals in the 1pm squad with a 674 series. Dexter re-entered and cashed again for $65 with a 700 series. While the winner was determined before the 10^th frame the fight for second place was a good one. Gary doubled in the 10^th while Cary opened to take second place.

The AMF Babylon tournament drew a great fall crowd of 95 bowlers. Kegel’s 41 foot “Turnpike” pattern was put down and the scores were low all day. The cut score in the in the 1pm squad was 672 and 684 at 3pm. High handicap series went to youth bowler Justin Cohen, Melville, NY with a 772.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad regular event at East Islip Lanes (squad times of 1pm & 3pm). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. One in 5 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $70. For complete results of the AMF Babylon tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers. 

Syosset, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) has released its 14 event fall schedule of handicap events. All events feature guaranteed top prizes of $1,000-1^st and $500-2^nd with 1 in 5 each squad advancing to the finals and cashing for a minimum of $70. The LIGBT remains an amateur only membership club for bowlers averaging 220 or under the past 3 years.

The fall schedule will feature 3 different formats. Most tournaments are 2-squads ending with an elimination finals. Several events are 3-squad tournaments featuring a match play final. The third type of event is the 5-game marathon which runs Thanksgiving eve and New Year’s Day. The LIGBT will be visiting this fall; AMF Babylon, AMF East Meadow, AMF Plainview, AMF Wantagh, East Islip Lanes, Herrill Lanes, and South Levittown Lanes. All tournaments will put down a challenge pattern which will keep scores at a reasonable level.

The LIGBT is entering its 6^th year and has enjoyed amazing success. The LIGBT boasts more than 1,800 members and has paid out over $1 million in its first 5 seasons. A total of 43 events are planned for Season 6 including 6 major events with top prizes of $3,000-1^st and $1,500-2^nd.

The LIGBT’s success is due to several factors. First is the affordability. Entry fees for most events are only $65 per squad. At an average event more than one-third of the bowlers advance to the finals with all cashing. The handicap rules prevent any bowler from dominating. Last season there were only 2 repeat champions out of 31 events.

The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, the official ball of the LIGBT. Additional sponsor support comes from Kegel, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, CLS Custom Upholsterers, and Randi Siegle Law Offices. For additional information about the LIGBT please visit www.ligbtour.com or call our offices at 1.877.900.6464.