As post 4 “Bug Brush” came dashing across the finish line in West Palm Beach seconds before the midnight deadline on New Year’s Eve as the winner of the race, greyhound racing in the state of Florida officially came to an abrupt end after a 95-year history. As a pari-mutual wagering event (such as jai-alai […]
By Jeff “Laca” Conway When Florida voters overwhelming approved the banning of dog racing by a 69-31% vote in a 2018 constitutional amendment, the 11 surviving dog tracks had to make plans to phase out their business that had been going on for nearly 100 years. It appears only two tracks remain open as the […]
By Marty Fleischman Jose Ricardo Solaun’s biographical data in the center of the Tampa Jai-Alai program was simple: #30 Solaun- 5′ 11″ – 185 lbs – Frontcourt – Basque. The blurb under his photo was short and succinct: “Consistent, crafty frontcourter with perfect form; his best shot is the cortada.” What the program failed to […]
Winner of Singles – Jairo —– Winner of Doubles – Arrieta and Goitia (MagicMike updated the brackets to include the playback games) Click this link to see the breakdown of every game and score for both days: https://basquepelotaupdates.blogspot.com/2020/12/jai-alaicesta-punta-first-national.html Below is video of Sunday games:
Greyhound racing comes to an end in Florida
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsAs post 4 “Bug Brush” came dashing across the finish line in West Palm Beach seconds before the midnight deadline on New Year’s Eve as the winner of the race, greyhound racing in the state of Florida officially came to an abrupt end after a 95-year history. As a pari-mutual wagering event (such as jai-alai […]
Palm Beach Kennel Club going out in a Blast
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsBy Jeff “Laca” Conway When Florida voters overwhelming approved the banning of dog racing by a 69-31% vote in a 2018 constitutional amendment, the 11 surviving dog tracks had to make plans to phase out their business that had been going on for nearly 100 years. It appears only two tracks remain open as the […]
They Win with a Smile and Lose with a Snarl
Marty Fleischman BlogsBy Marty Fleischman Jose Ricardo Solaun’s biographical data in the center of the Tampa Jai-Alai program was simple: #30 Solaun- 5′ 11″ – 185 lbs – Frontcourt – Basque. The blurb under his photo was short and succinct: “Consistent, crafty frontcourter with perfect form; his best shot is the cortada.” What the program failed to […]
Day 2 – Final Day of Magic City USNJAC Tournament Results Sunday 12-06-20 10am-522pm
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsWinner of Singles – Jairo —– Winner of Doubles – Arrieta and Goitia (MagicMike updated the brackets to include the playback games) Click this link to see the breakdown of every game and score for both days: https://basquepelotaupdates.blogspot.com/2020/12/jai-alaicesta-punta-first-national.html Below is video of Sunday games: