Whitey Bulger’s sharpshooting partner, Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi has a date with the a Florida parole board on August 18th for his freedom. He has served 26 years, so far, of a life sentence for his role in the back-to-back murder of World Jai-alai President John Callahan in Florida, and World Jai-alai owner Roger Wheeler […]
Tuesday, July 13th concluded another week of the fast-action short-court Jai-Alai with top Magic City professional Jai-Alai player RonRon securing his 16th Golden Cesta Award, winning the tie-breaker against Ben & CRB who also had 3-wins each but had lower singles game win percents for the week than RonRon. Congratulations RonRon on your achievement and […]
(top left) Tampa’s GM Dick Gerrity welcomes Salty Sol (my Dad) onto the court. He presents Dad with a plaque recognizing his many years of media support for the Tampa fronton. (top right) NFL stars sign autographs for our players as Tampa hosted the Pro Bowl(pictured l. to r. Cliff Harris, Soriano, Mark van Eeghen, […]
Ocala Jai-Alai proved the sport could be successful in rural areas. (r. )Nik Niks and bell bottomed slacks were in style when we opened in 1973. Ocala Jai-Alai will always hold a special place in my heart. Maybe it was the people. Or maybe because I was able to live in Gainesville and extend my […]
“The Rifleman” Flemmi’s “Compassionate Release” Should be Denied
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsWhitey Bulger’s sharpshooting partner, Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi has a date with the a Florida parole board on August 18th for his freedom. He has served 26 years, so far, of a life sentence for his role in the back-to-back murder of World Jai-alai President John Callahan in Florida, and World Jai-alai owner Roger Wheeler […]
Magic City Week 11 Wrap-Up, RonRon Wins His 16th GC Award!
Straymar BlogsTuesday, July 13th concluded another week of the fast-action short-court Jai-Alai with top Magic City professional Jai-Alai player RonRon securing his 16th Golden Cesta Award, winning the tie-breaker against Ben & CRB who also had 3-wins each but had lower singles game win percents for the week than RonRon. Congratulations RonRon on your achievement and […]
Celebs and Cestas
Marty Fleischman Blogs(top left) Tampa’s GM Dick Gerrity welcomes Salty Sol (my Dad) onto the court. He presents Dad with a plaque recognizing his many years of media support for the Tampa fronton. (top right) NFL stars sign autographs for our players as Tampa hosted the Pro Bowl(pictured l. to r. Cliff Harris, Soriano, Mark van Eeghen, […]
From Cows to Caroms- Ocala Jai-Alai Was Special
Marty Fleischman BlogsOcala Jai-Alai proved the sport could be successful in rural areas. (r. )Nik Niks and bell bottomed slacks were in style when we opened in 1973. Ocala Jai-Alai will always hold a special place in my heart. Maybe it was the people. Or maybe because I was able to live in Gainesville and extend my […]