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Archive for March, 2007

Orlando Jai alai Friday/Saturday Night and Stats

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

Only 5 performances left in Orlando Jai-alai’s 2007 Live Season. The new season is set for January 1st, 2008 through March 31st, 2008. Closing night is Saturday, March 31st. The evening will include the traditional parade of players and trophy presentation. Congratulations to Barronio who will be taking home the Wins […]

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JAS22 & Jai-Alai Sport 36: Two Different Organizations With A Similar Goal For The Future Of Jai-alai

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

JAS22 (Jai-alai Athletic Association) was founded by Benny Bueno and Daniel Love in 2006. Founder Benny Bueno, is a 24-year veteran of the sport and recently competed in Ft. Pierce Jai-alai’s 2007 season. He began playing in 1975 at the age of 11 and became a professional in 1981 at the Ft. Pierce […]

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American Amateur Jai-Alai Schedule Through March 25th, 2007

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

Support your local fronton where you can bet and maybe win.
And support your amateur fronton where you can’t lose.
*Free Jai-Alai Lessons from ex-Dania and Miami pros this week and you’re invited!
WHEN:
Monday thru Saturday (By Appointment)
Wednesday March 21st 7 AM - 10 AM
Thursday March 22nd (By Appointment)
Friday March 23rd 1PM - 3 PM
Sunday […]

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Orlando Jai-alai Saturday Night and Stats

Monday, March 19th, 2007

Only 11 performances left in the 2007 Orlando Jai-alai live season. The crowds have been great and very involved this season. I wish Orlando jai-alai had joined in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with 50 cent beers, sodas, and hot dogs like some of the other frontons. I believe the fans would […]

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Check Out the New Jai-alai Extra Forum

Sunday, March 18th, 2007

Hi all. Just a quick note to announce the new Jai-alai Extra discussion forum at http://www.jaialaiextra.com/forum
Please stop by and register and post an introduction to let us know more about you. Feel free to start new discussions and let’s get the new forum cranking!
On a sidenote, I am sure some of you realized the changes […]

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Jai-alai

Friday, March 16th, 2007

This Saturday, March 17th celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at your local fronton.
Miami Jai-alai:
Saturday Matinee
50¢ “Green” Draft Beers, Sodas, Hot Dogs
$1.50 Bushmill Drink Specials (matinee only)
Saturday Night
See the Fight “Barrena -vs- Marquez”
$1.00 Admission (upgraded seating is available)
Dania Jai-alai:
Saturday Matinee and Evening
FREE Seats & Program (wear green)
50¢ Draft Beer

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Jai-alai Court Dimensions

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

A fan at Orlando Jai-alai asked me about court dimensions and if I knew the difference between the frontons. This is what I was able to find out. The only one missing is Hamilton Jai-alai. If anyone knows the dimensions there, please let me know.
Orlando Jai-alai court dimensions:
Overhead: 48 feet
Length: 180 feet
Width: […]

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Support The Sport You Love!

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

Support your local fronton where you watch the pros play and support your amateur fronton where the pros watch you.
*Free Jai-Alai Lessons from ex-Dania and Miami pros this week and you’re invited!
WHEN:
Thursday March 15th 7 AM - 10 AM
Friday […]

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Orlando Jai-alai Friday/Saturday Night and Stats

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

Only 17 performances left in the Orlando Jai-alai 2007 Live Jai-alai Season. I was glad to see Gallardo and Jon back this weekend. Beltran is still scratched and a new player Troy started this past Sunday Matinee. Barronio, Olabe, Laurent, Aperri and now Jon and Gallardo continue to battle it out […]

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Flashback to the 1991 Ocala Jai-alai Players’ Salary

Thursday, March 8th, 2007

Ever wonder what a jai-alai player makes for a living? This portion of the “Pelota Press” shows what Ocala Jai-alai players were making back in 1991. Keep in mind this was 16 years ago and very close to what players make today, with the exception of Dania and Miami players.
July 1991 Ocala Jai-Alai […]

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