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Three Managers Face Major Problems in 1952 Pennant Race
Baseball's top three managers Casey Stengel Leo Durocher and Chuck Dressen discuss 1952 challenges. Stengel must replace DiMaggio and Coleman and rebuild the outfield while relying on veteran pitching. Durocher faces second base and center field gaps and a strong pitching staff. Dressen plans to replace Newcombe and boost a fluctuating rotation while pressing for consistent 20 game wins. Hornsby also trains an expected strong outfield near Los Angeles with Rivera Sievers Goliat and others aiming for late April readiness. The piece frames the season as a test for elite teams and their leaders.
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Casey Stengel
Leo Durocher
Chuck Dressen
Yankees
Giants
Dodgers
Joe DiMaggio
Jerry Coleman
Woodling
Mantle
Bauer
Jensen
Reynolds
Lopat
Raschi
Casey
Leo
Durocher
Stanky
Willie Mays
Williams
Hank Thompson
Maglie
Jansen
Hearn
Lanier
Koslo
Branca
Erskine
Roe
Dressen
Labine
van Cuyk
Banta
Lees
Wade
Alexander
Podbiélan
Rutherford
Clem Labine
Newcombe
Brooklyn
St. Louis Browns
Hornsby
Los Angeles
el Centre
Rivera
Roy Sievers
Mike Goliat
Quarty
Florida
Sammy Baugh
Cardinals
Frank Frisch
Baugh