There is a new YouTube video up on the History of the Tampa Jai-alai Fronton. The 10 ½ minute video was produced by “Rex” of the Hilsborean, Historian. Lots of interesting newspaper articles and ticket stubs of various artists who performed there from The Bee Gees to Bruce Springfield. I remember going there in October […]
Berlin, Conn: April 24, 2025: This weekend, America’s best amateur cancha is hosting another tournament – this one to celebrate their 15th anniversary. As most of you know by know by now, the great Francisco “Patxi” Churruca passed away this week. He attended Matt’s Grand Opening Celebration 15 years ago. Without a doubt was one […]
If you are among the few that still go to Derby Lane to place bets on jai-alai (yes, you Crab!), we have some breaking news to share with you. Multiple sources have confirmed to the Pelota Press that the huge 144-acre Derby Lane property has been sold and will become a huge Destination Venue […]
History of Tampa Jai-Alai Fronton.
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsThere is a new YouTube video up on the History of the Tampa Jai-alai Fronton. The 10 ½ minute video was produced by “Rex” of the Hilsborean, Historian. Lots of interesting newspaper articles and ticket stubs of various artists who performed there from The Bee Gees to Bruce Springfield. I remember going there in October […]
Matt Tournament Results and Winners
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsMatt Tournament this Weekend – Here are the Entries
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsBerlin, Conn: April 24, 2025: This weekend, America’s best amateur cancha is hosting another tournament – this one to celebrate their 15th anniversary. As most of you know by know by now, the great Francisco “Patxi” Churruca passed away this week. He attended Matt’s Grand Opening Celebration 15 years ago. Without a doubt was one […]
St. Pete’s Derby Lane Allegedly Sold – to Become Huge Casino with Connections to Seminole Tribe?
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsIf you are among the few that still go to Derby Lane to place bets on jai-alai (yes, you Crab!), we have some breaking news to share with you. Multiple sources have confirmed to the Pelota Press that the huge 144-acre Derby Lane property has been sold and will become a huge Destination Venue […]