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Video: Taft wins Nationals first Spring Training presidents race to christen Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

The Washington Nationals’ shiny new ballpark in West Palm Beach, Florida opened Tuesday, and like it or not, brought 21st century amenities such such as a large video scoreboard and between-innings entertainment to the Nats’ spring training experience. And as planned, when the fourth inning arrived, the team’s newly-“retired” racing presidents ran the first Grapefruit … Continue reading Video: Taft wins Nationals first Spring Training presidents race to christen Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

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Taft “retiring” to Palm Beach as well, leaving original Rushmore racing presidents at Nationals Park

Washington Nationals racing president William Howard Taft will arrive this weekend at the Ball Park of the Palm Beaches and stay for good, joining the other “retired” racing presidents Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge in their new home in West Palm Beach. According to a report in the The Palm Beach Post, the Nats have made … Continue reading Taft “retiring” to Palm Beach as well, leaving original Rushmore racing presidents at Nationals Park

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Nationals holding racing president auditions for Spring Training

As part of the team’s plan to “retire” racing presidents Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge to the new Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, the Washington Nationals are looking for seasonal workers to run in the presidents race at spring training. The Nationals are advertising for adults between 5’7″ and 6’6″ in height who are able … Continue reading Nationals holding racing president auditions for Spring Training

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Racing presidents Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge “retiring” to Nats new spring training ballpark.

Nationals racing presidents Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover are retiring to West Palm Beach, Florida. The “visiting presidents,” who were introduced in the 2015 and 2016 seasons, respectively, as part of a promotion with the White House Historical Association, are departing today for their new home at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, according to … Continue reading Racing presidents Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge “retiring” to Nats new spring training ballpark.

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Natsfest and Spring Training “Pre Sale” tickets available now

The Nationals are making 2010 Spring Training single game tickets available this morning at 10:00am for Nats Insiders HERE. The Presale runs today, Wednesday, January 20 at 10:00 a.m. through Friday, January 22 at 11:59 p.m. Use the passcode SPRING to purchase tickets. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, January … Continue reading Natsfest and Spring Training “Pre Sale” tickets available now