Hon. Michael G. Oxley: “this is, of course, what they call the bragging rights, the day after the annual congressional baseball game. Mr.…”

“this is, of course, what they call the bragging rights, the day after the annual congressional baseball game. Mr. Speaker, last evening at historic Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, the Republican baseball team defeated the Democrats by a score of 19-10. We most appreciate everybody's participation. Mr. Speaker, this was the largest crowd in the history of this vaunted contest that goes back, in the modern era, some 45 years. We had almost 6,000 spectators. The winners in this contest were not the Republicans, really, but the charities that were involved that will benefit greatly. We raised about $125,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Washington and the Adult Literacy Council. I want to thank all of the players who participated, particularly Kevin Brady, the second baseman for the Republican squad, who was voted our MVP. Kevin has had a checkered career recently. The last two seasons before this, he did not last through the first inning because of injuries. This year he played the entire game and had a couple of hits and played well in the field and was voted our MVP. Our congratulations also go to Jay Inslee from the Evergreen State who played magnificently at third base for the Democrats and was awarded the MVP award by the manager of the Democratic team, my good friend, Martin Sabo, a great sportsman and a real leader. We enjoyed the game immensely.…”