Bachelor of Science Degree in Jai-Alai? Part 1 The diploma on the wall reads, “University of Florida has conferred on Martin PaulFleischman the degree Bachelor of Science in Advertising.” It really should say,Bachelor of Science in Jai-Alai! When I returned to Gainesville after that fateful South Florida Christmas break at RonnieAranow’s house, all I could […]
Salas Brothers Named Pelota Press’ “Man of the Year Award” Arturo and Javier Salas have been named the Pelota Press’ “Man of the Year” Award for 2023. The award is given out the person or persons whose distinguished work in keeping jai-alai alive is recognized. In the man photo main shown here is Javier, their […]
In case you haven’t heard, Magic City jai-alai has added two more owners and just might solidify the sport of jai-alai in America. “LT” was the greatest defensive player in the history of the NFL. No one can argue that. While Ray Lewis was the greatest middle linebacker the game has seen. Both players were […]
Small crowds greet Goiko’s final appearance The world’s greatest jai-alai player made a farewell USA appearance this past weekend in Dania and the fronton resembled more like Marlins Park or Tropicana Field than a packed cheering house that many had expected. Even Tiger’s chaukies were asked to come out in force but It more […]
Two Phone Calls That Changed My Life “Roger’s Dead!” A look of shock was clearly displayed on the face of Richard Donovan, President and CEO of World Jai-Alai. Paul Rico stopped shuffling the cards. I looked at Donovan and said, “What?” Rico, Chief of Operations for World Jai-Alai, a highly decorated retired FBI agent, and […]
Starting tomorrow, The Pelota Press website and the Pelota Press Tampa Bay Facebook page will rerun the entire series from beginning to end. The three-and-a-half-year run ended recently, brining back memories from the guy who was literally the “fly on the wall” during the heydays of jai-alai as part of management of the world’s […]
Anthony Crushes Rule in Partido Headliner Event NJAA’s matchmaker Anthony put together a first of its kind paritdo event at the St. Pete Cancha last Saturday 12/09 and came out a clear-cut winner in the headliner match. Games were to be played to either 10 points or 7 and were to feature one on one […]
Goiko to make Farewell USA Appearance at Dania Jai-alai This Weekend One of the top players to ever play the sport of jai-alai will be making his farewell appearance in the USA this weekend at Dania Jai-alai. As we reported a few months ago, Inaki Osa Goikoetxea, better known as “Goiko”, is retiring from playing […]
Magic City Battle Court Roster Growing for 2024 – WOW Lopez & Olharan Plus More! Some really big names are joining the Magic City Battle Court Jai-Alai roster for February 2024 including top world-renowned talents Lopez and Olharan. The other four new players are Duke-Hernandez, Chris Cabrera, Amigorena and Foronda. The world-renowned Lopez last played […]
