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“Miami Vice Meets Miami Jai-Alai” – Conclusion
The thick, brown Manila envelope arrived containing the full script of the proposed “Killshot” episode of NBC’s top rated show, Miami Vice. I eagerly opened it and found in large, bold letters across the top: “Confidential.” It felt like I was about to read a highly classified government document. It read like a play. Each […]
BREAKING NEWS: Loren Harris has just passed away in Cancun of heart attack. (Updated with GOFUNDME 1/7/22)
A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help Patty Harris, wife of Loren who passed away last evening of a massive heart attack. Please help as this unfortunate news has this has hit a lot of people hard. The Fronton Salas is taking care of everything here in Mexico, but she will […]
Wanted: Jai-Alai Betting Tickets
I’m trying to complete a Jai-Alai betting ticket collection and need tickets from the following (5) US Jai-Alai frontons as I don’t have a single ticket from any of these: Palm Beach, Newport, Orlando, Melbourne (aka Brevard), Kings Court I have other Jai-Alai memorabilia for barter for your tickets (including programs, postcards, brochures, matchbook covers/matchbooks, […]
“Miami Vice Meets Miami Jai-Alai” Part 1
Phil Collins had no idea his 1981 hit song “In the Air Tonight” would rocket again to the top of the charts in 1984 because of a new NBC television show. Miami Vice, a new, chic detective drama debuted that September sporting unique cinematography and a focus on the drug trade in South Florida. Today, […]
Latest Magic City News – Court Change & Expanded Customer Base
Recently I had a pre-holiday phone call with Stu Neiman and received some interesting news. The Magic City Jai-Alai court has been stained black. The intent of this is to make the pelota easier to track for H2H Jai-Alai fans, many new to the sport, thus enhancing the H2H viewing experience. I did not think […]
Joey – The Greatest American Player Ever
By Juan Ignazio Zulaika It is complicated to interview a former teammate for whom you feel admiration. A feeling that goes back to a distant time, the year 1980, when we played together at the Miami Jai-Alai, with the number six on our backs. And, without me even touching the ball, he was in charge […]
As Tempe Arizona considers Arizona Coyotes Hockey facility, Jai Alai Development is Still on the Table
By Chris Spidle https://www.coyotesintempe.com Tempe, Arizona continues to consider proposed developments for 46-acre site. As noted, previously, the City of Tempe, Arizona issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in July, 2021. The major requirement for consideration of a response was the ability to bring a “franchise” sports team to the site. The solicitation was pointed […]
NJAA Enjoys a Magical Weekend as Remodeled Cancha Opens to Record Turnout. (Part 2)
If you build it, they will come. And boy, did they ever! About 35 players showed up over the weekend as the newly remodeled cancha – the first and only public court in America – opened its doors to the public. On Saturday, open play was in store with the first player showing up being […]
Magic City and NJAA tournament results are in for 12/12/21 with many pics. (Part 1 of 2)
“MAGICMIKE” surprises the field by winning 5 out of 7 games played in. (Says 2 losses caused by drinking a COKE instead of Dr. Pepper before game 8, but after it wore off won games 11 and 12) Game # 1 to 9 points 12-12-2021 Start: 11:33:29 Ended: 11:43:18Kubala/Laca 3Juice/Ricky 1Mike/Anthny 9 WinBrodie/Cachin 5CRB/King 1Alex/Diaz […]
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