BOMBERS RIDE A ROCKET TO BEAT D'BACKS, 2-1 VINTAGE ROGER & PRESIDENTI AL STRIKE ELATE FANS SPORTS FINAL Edition

"You can never rule them out," said Gary Bitetto, 48, of Franklin Square, L.I., who had [Roger Clemens]' nickname, Rocket, painted on his forehead. "If you can't win at home with Clemens pitching and President Bush here, then nothing is sacred." The President's pre...

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Published inDaily news (New York, N.Y. : 1920)
Main Author MAKI BECKER and BILL HUTCHINSON DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, N.Y Tribune Publishing Company, LLC 31.10.2001
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Bush, George W
Clemens, Roger
Howard, Patrick
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Summary:"You can never rule them out," said Gary Bitetto, 48, of Franklin Square, L.I., who had [Roger Clemens]' nickname, Rocket, painted on his forehead. "If you can't win at home with Clemens pitching and President Bush here, then nothing is sacred." The President's presence at last night's game was intended to send a message to the nation that normal life must triumph over terror, the White House said. Night of Texan hurlers Bush - the former co- owner of the Texas Rangers, a perennial American League rival of the Yankees - received a standing ovation as he walked out to the mound wearing an FDNY jacket with his name embroidered on it. KEITH TORRIE DAILY NEWS President George W. Bush wowed the crowd at Yankee Stadium last night, throwing out the first pitch in Game 3 of the World Series. Wearing a sporty FDNY jacket, he nailed the throw easily, (above) and gave the crowd a thumbs-up. "That was pretty awesome, and I voted for [Al] Gore," said Yankee fan [Mike Rhodes]. Below, the President with Yankee manager Joe Torre and Arizona manager Bob Brenly. HOWARD SIMMONS DAILY NEWS