Presidents race observers have long suspected that race judge Screech was in the pocket of speedy rail splitter Abraham Lincoln. Sure enough, with few fans still awake to serve as witness, Screech slipped an extra “W” Lincoln’s way early Tuesday morning as the Nationals ran a bonus post-midnight presidents race in the 13th inning of … Continue reading Video: In extra 13th-inning race, Abe steals a W
With fans far and wide clamoring for a Teddy Roosevelt victory in presidents race #500, the Washington Nationals sent a clear and decisive message Saturday night: Don’t even think about it. A sellout crowd of 42,662 was on hand in anticipation of the 500th running of the fabled Nationals Park presidents race, and the Nationals … Continue reading Nats send a message as George Washington Head Butts Teddy Roosevelt to prevent a win in presidents race #500
It was oh so close. Teddy came within a hair of winning presidents race #499 Friday night as the Washington Nationals racing presidents kicked off their latest homestand with a tribute to the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. Teddy Roosevelt entered the arena for the 4th inning race sporting shark teeth and a makeshift dorsal fin. … Continue reading Slo-mo Video: Teddy nearly pulls off a win in presidents race #499
The Nationals racing presidents pushed the envelope once again as they wrapped up an Olympic-themed homestand at Nationals Park. After taking on race walking, fencing, rhythmic gymnastics, track, swimming, and sailing, the Nats had turned to Twitter looking for suggestions for the final event. Fan suggestions leaned toward the unlikely, such as shooting, rowing, handball, trampoline, and badminton; but … Continue reading Video: Presidential Steeplechase concludes week of Olympic-themed races
The Nationals racing presidents once again stretched beyond the boundaries of track & field as their week of Olympic tributes continued at Nationals Park. After taking on swimming on Friday, the mascot team stayed in the virtual water Saturday with their own unique take on an Olympic sailing regatta. George, Tom, Abe and Teddy entered … Continue reading Racing presidents take on Olympic sailing via Segways fitted with sails
The Nationals racing presidents continued their week of Olympic tributes with Friday’s doubleheader at Nationals Park, mixing the predictable with the absurd, and extending Teddy Roosevelt’s winless streak to 496 races. The newly dismantled Miami Marlins arrived in town early for an afternoon makeup game, and the lightly-attended affair included a presidents race first: members … Continue reading Video: Shark attacks Teddy, secret service no help as presidents race Olympic tributes continue
When The Washington Post asked me to stay mic’d up during yesterday’s game, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Here it is. The Post released the companion video to presidential speechwriter Paul Orzulak’s must-read opinion piece on the Let Teddy Win movement, and well, the video speaks for itself. I am amazed by how quickly … Continue reading Video: The Post Profiles some seriously insane Nats fan
If presidential speechwriter Paul Orzulak gets his way, Teddy Roosevelt will win the Nationals’ 500th presidents race on August 18. In an opus for the Washington Post opinion pages entitled “Seriously, Nats: It’s time for Teddy to win,” Orzulak presents the most thorough and cogent case yet for the Washington Nationals to finally let Teddy … Continue reading Orzulak calls for Teddy to win on August 18
If you’ve ever wondered what rhythmic gymnastics would look like if Olympic athletes had to wear 10 foot high, 45 pound costumes, the answer arrived with gusto Thursday night at Nationals Park. After race walking and fencing through the first two matches of the series, the Rushmore Four continued to push the envelope with their … Continue reading Video: Racing presidents perform rhythmic gymnastics in Olympic tribute
The Nationals racing presidents continued their week of Olympic tributes on Wednesday night at Nationals Park with a rare non-race event — fencing. Teddy Roosevelt emerged from the centerfield gate bearing a foil, a flexible sword used in Olympic competitions. With Abe Lincoln waiting to confront Teddy on the warning track, the two crossed swords, … Continue reading Racing presidents take up swords in Olympic fencing tribute
The Washington Nationals racing presidents opened a six game home stand at Nationals Park promising to dedicate all races this week to events of the Olympic Games. The festivities kicked off Tuesday night with a “race walk” at Nationals Park set to Olympic music (yes, race walking is in fact an Olympic event). George Washington … Continue reading Nationals Racing presidents kick off a week of Olympic races
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