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. […]
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 […]
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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. […]
Bachelor of Science Degree in Jai-alai Part 1 (2 of 91)
Marty Fleischman BlogsBachelor 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”
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsSalas 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 […]