When is the Annual White House Softball Game?

Hugging Harold Reynolds posted 7/17/2008 from huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com [flag]

Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg and Frank Robinson joined the President for the Tee Ball on the South Lawn All-Star Game yesterday. Kenny Chesney joined in on the festivities and sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" after unveiling a new stamp commemorating the centennial of the song. [link]

When is the Annual White House Softball Game?

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