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Archive for April, 2006

Campeonato de Cesta Punta de Veteranos

Friday, April 28th, 2006

Markina Jai-alai is hosting a Veterans Cesta Punta Tournament, which began on March 12th. The tournament, which includes five teams playing on seven separate dates will conclude on May 7th. You may recognize some of these players since most of them have competed here in the states.
Teams Competing:
Jabi-Joxe (2005 Champions)
Arrasate-Arrazola
Barria-Agarre
Perdi-Makoki
Iruta-Kareaga
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Miami Jai-alai Stats Update

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

Goikoetxea, Irastorza, Lejardi and Erkiaga return to action today at Miami Jai-alai, after being away for a week or so to participate in the “Mundial” de quinelas which was played at the new Pau fronton in France. Even with some time away, Irastorza still holds the most Overall Wins with 116 wins but Goikoetxea […]

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Dania Jai-alai Stats Update

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

Only a few more days before the 2005/2006 Winter Season at Dania Jai-alai comes to an end. The top 5 standings are continuosly changing as players battle for the top spot. Foronda will have no problem holding on to the top spot in the Overall Wins and In The Money categories. Egi […]

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Ocala Jai-alai Stats Update

Monday, April 24th, 2006

Another week has passed and Ocala Jai-alai’s Gallardo has made his way back to the top of the standings once again. He is tied with Angel with 19 wins so far this season. Olabe has 18, Elizalde has 17 and Beltran has 14 wins to close out the top 5. Top […]

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“Mundial” de Quinelas Final Results

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Congratulations to Goikoetxea and Irastorza for winning the first edition of the “Mundial” de quinelas. The Pau fronton had 1,100 people in attendance for the match which was played to 15 points and lasted almost one hour. A night full of emotion with second, third and fourth place determined by only a one […]

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“Mundial” de Quinelas Update 2

Saturday, April 22nd, 2006

The Pau fronton must have been on fire last night from the looks of it. Goikoetxea and Irastorza won all four quinelas and are the team to beat in today’s final. Today’s competition will include the top four teams in the point standings and will be played to 15 points. Here are […]

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“Mundial” de Quinelas Update 1

Friday, April 21st, 2006

“Mundial” de quinelas brings Pau fronton some top notch competition. Things are close for Olha and Enbil, representing Dania Jai-alai and Goikoetxea and Irastorza representing Miami Jai-alai. As reported by Eusko Basque , they are two strongest teams so far in the competition. Tonight all teams will return to compete in the […]

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Dania Jai-alai’s Winter Season Ends Soon!

Thursday, April 20th, 2006

Dania Jai-alai’s 2005-2006 Winter Season will come to an end on Sunday, April 30th. Official records for player awards will end on Thursday, April 27th. The “Parade of Champions” will be held during the Sunday Matinee performance on April 30th. Join them in saluting the players of the 2005-2006 Winter Jai-alai Season. […]

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Miami Jai-alai Stats Update

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

Irastorza still leads the Win All Games, at Miami Jai-alai, with 116 wins. Second is Goikoetxea with 101 followed by Aizarna with 97 and Arrasate and Ladutxe with 93. Top 5 Win percentage is led by Irastorza with a .218% followed by Goikoetxea with a .198%, Laucirica and Rekalde with a .166% and […]

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Ocala Jai-alai Stats Update

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

A little over one week ago Ocala Jai-alai began its 33rd live jai-alai season. On top of the Overall Wins standings is Angel with 13 wins. He is followed by Beltran, Olabe, Elizalde and Gallardo to round up the top 5. Angel is also on top of the In the Money standings […]

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