First post here, but I posted something like this in the old Jai
Alai USA forum.
Remember how, before jai alai was allowed on Sunday, the last
game on Saturdaay had to start by 11:59? If they were running
late, the previous game might end around 11:55, giving the huge
crowds they used to get little time to bet.
You'd rush to get your bet in and see the scoreboard clock read
11:58. Five minutes later the clock would read 11:59. Time stood
still! Then after a 30-second first point, the clock would magically
leap ahead to about 12:05. Those were the days.
Cachin is my all-time favorite player, but there were so many
greats there. Ondarres, Cachin's role model, was still great.
Chimela was as well, and probably was the most fun player to watch
I've ever seen. I was a big Aramayo fan, as well as 'Rocky'
Del Rio. And Castro I was really tough, especially in the going-home
game.
Churruca still had it, and it was great when Chasio would unleash
his overhand forehand. When Jeff Brand would pick that team to
win in the tip sheet, he would make the comment "Unload the
cannons."
Churruca was a joy to watch, and someone already mentioned Elorza
giving new, young blood along with Bolivar and Cachin. And, as
much as I can't stand him, Lasa, after some early struggles, became
really good, really fast.
And of the three Connecticut frontos, Bridgeport I thought definitely
was the best place to watch jai alai, with Hartford second and
Milford third. I would love to go back in time to 11:59 on a Saturday
back then.
Ah, memories.
And by the way, "All telewager girls please leave the floor."
