by Marty Fleischman After weeks of interviews following the killing of our owner Roger Wheeler, things began to settle down. I tried to do my job of promoting Miami Jai-Alai with the local news media, deflecting questions about the unsolved murder. We had no answers. Nor did the Tulsa Police or the FBI. I was […]
I got an interesting email this morning from a former player that I saw play for many years at Tampa and Bridgeport jai-alai. Juan I. Zulaika – who played in the USA under the name Zulaica II reached out to me. His brother Zulaica played at Miami, Hartford and Dania, and yes, that is his […]
For Jai Alai News by Chris Spidle: I would like to provide an update on events in Phoenix and the west coast of US generally, regarding Jai Alai expansion interest. But first I wish to express my concern and disappointment at the news Dania Jai Alai is coming to an end. I want to be […]
Our buddy, former Tampa star player Eusebio sent over this photo to NJAA player Thomas Fillmore of a dinner reunion held last Sunday night at the Club House de Carea y Txasio in Markina, Barinaga neighborhood. The great Bolivar is shown along with Arregui, Gorrono, Txasio, Carea, Fermin, Txikito and Eusebio and wives. Some great […]
“Posing for Playboy”
Marty Fleischman Blogsby Marty Fleischman After weeks of interviews following the killing of our owner Roger Wheeler, things began to settle down. I tried to do my job of promoting Miami Jai-Alai with the local news media, deflecting questions about the unsolved murder. We had no answers. Nor did the Tulsa Police or the FBI. I was […]
Jai-alai in USA first appeared in San Francisco in 1901
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsI got an interesting email this morning from a former player that I saw play for many years at Tampa and Bridgeport jai-alai. Juan I. Zulaika – who played in the USA under the name Zulaica II reached out to me. His brother Zulaica played at Miami, Hartford and Dania, and yes, that is his […]
A New Future for Jai-Alai in Arizona? Here’s an Update
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsFor Jai Alai News by Chris Spidle: I would like to provide an update on events in Phoenix and the west coast of US generally, regarding Jai Alai expansion interest. But first I wish to express my concern and disappointment at the news Dania Jai Alai is coming to an end. I want to be […]
Jai-alai All-Star Dinner Reunion
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsOur buddy, former Tampa star player Eusebio sent over this photo to NJAA player Thomas Fillmore of a dinner reunion held last Sunday night at the Club House de Carea y Txasio in Markina, Barinaga neighborhood. The great Bolivar is shown along with Arregui, Gorrono, Txasio, Carea, Fermin, Txikito and Eusebio and wives. Some great […]