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President Roosevelt does not remember the incident Thornton H. Simmons referenced, but he is sure that “if we had ever come together in the gymnasium you would surely have been on top.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-28
Theodore Roosevelt sends his regrets to Egerton Leigh Winthrop. Roosevelt is unable to attend the ninth annual meeting of the Roosevelt Athletic League. Roosevelt congratulates Winthrop on the success of the League.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-09
Theodore Roosevelt greets the boys of the Roosevelt Athletic League through his letter to Ruth E. Granger, and congratulates all those who will take part in the 1911 meeting. Roosevelt expresses his confidence in the public school system and the athletic training they provide. Roosevelt also hopes that girls may soon receive just as much attention for their athletic endeavors as the boys do.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-25
President Roosevelt would be happy to accept the position of honorary referee if he were able to attend the games James E. Sullivan mentioned, but as he cannot be present he cannot accept. Roosevelt additionally feels that he cannot accept the honorary presidency. Roosevelt invites Sullivan to visit Washington, D.C., so he can hear about the game and explain more fully why he will not accept the honorary presidency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-21
President Roosevelt sends his congratulations to James E. Sullivan and the American athletes for their admirable performance at the 1906 Olympic Games.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-25
Egerton Leigh Winthrop, president of the Roosevelt Athletic League, invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend the league’s meet on May 5.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-14
George Wood Wingate writes that President Roosevelt has been elected as honorary vice president of the Public Schools Athletic League and explains more about the association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-10