Old Ballgame Played by Young at White House
From Times Wire Reports
AND FINALLY ...
As “commissioner” Cal Ripken Jr. looked on, President Bush cried “Play ball!” to inaugurate a second season of his T-ball league.
Bush presided over the game that was supposed to have been played Sept. 16 but was postponed after the terrorist attacks.
“Welcome to baseball at the White House,” Bush said, sending Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez to coach first base and Hall of Famer Tony Perez to coach third.
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