Ralph Amadeo was “The Voice of Tampa Jai-Alai.” He was mid 30s, dark, slick back hair, and a slight Chicago accent. Mike Menendez, a schoolteacher by day, statistician and backup Jai-Alai announcer at night, (later became the stadium announcer at the Bucs games) was the second man in the announcer’s booth. This was Mission Control. […]
Season kicks off February 2 MIAMI, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The World Jai-Alai League (WJAL) recently held its Battle Court Spring 2024 Season Draft on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Draft event unveiled the player lineups for the six teams competing over the upcoming 16-week season, including the addition of an expansion team, the Fireballs, to […]
left to right:Marty Fleischman, first court presentation, Leicester Hemingway (Ernest’s brother), Jasa(one of the top French players), Ernie Larsen, fronton GM Most spend their final two years of college pursuing their degree, preparing to start theircareer. I spent my last two years pursuing the pelota (ball).Nearly every weekend, I would convince my roommates, Mike Singer, […]
Part 2A strange feeling was coming over me, my stomach began churning, anxiety andexcitement flooded through my body. We were approaching Daytona Beach, havingdriven through Florida’s heartland… Palatka, Hastings, then Daytona.Those that have had the unique experience of ever playing the sport of Jai-Alai definitelyremember the first time walking on the actual “cancha” or court. […]
The Voice of Tampa Jai-Alai (5 of 91)
Marty Fleischman BlogsRalph Amadeo was “The Voice of Tampa Jai-Alai.” He was mid 30s, dark, slick back hair, and a slight Chicago accent. Mike Menendez, a schoolteacher by day, statistician and backup Jai-Alai announcer at night, (later became the stadium announcer at the Bucs games) was the second man in the announcer’s booth. This was Mission Control. […]
Spring 2024 Battle Court Season Draft Unveils Expansion Team and Fresh Realignment of Team Owners
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsSeason kicks off February 2 MIAMI, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The World Jai-Alai League (WJAL) recently held its Battle Court Spring 2024 Season Draft on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Draft event unveiled the player lineups for the six teams competing over the upcoming 16-week season, including the addition of an expansion team, the Fireballs, to […]
The Offer (4 of 91)
Marty Fleischman Blogsleft to right:Marty Fleischman, first court presentation, Leicester Hemingway (Ernest’s brother), Jasa(one of the top French players), Ernie Larsen, fronton GM Most spend their final two years of college pursuing their degree, preparing to start theircareer. I spent my last two years pursuing the pelota (ball).Nearly every weekend, I would convince my roommates, Mike Singer, […]
Bachelor of Science Degree in Jai-alai Part 2 (3 of 91)
Marty Fleischman BlogsPart 2A strange feeling was coming over me, my stomach began churning, anxiety andexcitement flooded through my body. We were approaching Daytona Beach, havingdriven through Florida’s heartland… Palatka, Hastings, then Daytona.Those that have had the unique experience of ever playing the sport of Jai-Alai definitelyremember the first time walking on the actual “cancha” or court. […]