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Teddy tries winning aboard a motorcycle — twice — but can’t pull it out in extra innings

Teddy Roosevelt had two chances to take his first presidents race victory Saturday at Nationals Park, as the Nationals and Yankees took their contest past the 13th inning, triggering a rare second presidents race. Roosevelt threw caution to the wind Saturday, risking disqualification by entering the field aboard a motorcycle. The Bull Moose had speed … Continue reading Teddy tries winning aboard a motorcycle — twice — but can’t pull it out in extra innings

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Teddy crosses first, is disqualified for riding motor scooter

Perhaps Teddy was inspired by recent events. Perhaps, just 2 days after “honest” Abe Lincoln pushed and cheated his way to victory, avoiding disqualification while knocking down his opponents, Teddy Roosevelt concluded that the judges weren’t paying attention. Of course, he could have picked a more subtle way to cheat. On Sunday, before a crowd … Continue reading Teddy crosses first, is disqualified for riding motor scooter