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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Former President George W. Bush wound up his arm windmill-style twice Monday, then fired a high strike to help the Texas Rangers start the season.

In his first big appearance locally since moving to Dallas from the White House, Bush received a standing ovation and overwhelming cheers from a crowd of about 40,000 after the public address announcer said to "welcome home the 43rd president."

Bush, he team's managing general partner from 1989 until being elected governor of Texas in 1994, acknowledged the cheers as he made his way to the base of the mound.

Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, now the team's president, was a few steps behind to deliver the ball.
Bush threw to Josh Hamilton, the team's star outfielder. Afterward, the two shook hands and Hamilton pulled out a pen to get the president's signature on the ball.

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