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 […]
Fronton Salas, the new jai-alai court constructed in Cancun earlier this year, as been named as an official “Minor League Affiliate” for Magic City. The Salas brothers, purveyors of the hugely successful Senor Frog and Fat Tuesday establishments are grateful for Scott Savin for his support and resolve to bring this to fruition. They look […]
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 […]
Fronton Salas Designated as Minor League Affiliate for Magic City
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsFronton Salas, the new jai-alai court constructed in Cancun earlier this year, as been named as an official “Minor League Affiliate” for Magic City. The Salas brothers, purveyors of the hugely successful Senor Frog and Fat Tuesday establishments are grateful for Scott Savin for his support and resolve to bring this to fruition. They look […]