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Hitters to Watch as 1949 Season Opens
A preview highlighting Stan Musial Ted Williams Lou Bou dreau Joe DiMaggio and Ralph Kiner and Johnny Mize in the home run race. It notes DiMaggio's heel the rising form of Musial Williams and Boudreau and cites Sid Gordon as a late entry in the power lineup.
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Stan Musial
Lou’ Boudreau
Ted Williams
Joe DiMaggio
Harry Brecheen
Gene Bearden
Ralph Kiner
Johnny Mize
Larry
Yogi” Berra
Musial
Williams
Boudreau
Cleveland Pilot
Lou
Cleveland Star
Wiliams
Cardinal
Ash
Eddie Dyer
Stan
Mite
Kiner
Sid Gordon
Giants
Gordon
Babe Ruth