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Stars and sluggers lead in early all star talk
The piece surveys the 1940s talent pool across the leagues noting stronger rookies in the National League and veteran stars like Williams and Musial. It ranks hitters and pitchers, with Williams as the last great .400 era hope, and finds pitchers largely outpaced by past legends. It ends with golf reflections on concentration and tempo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Williams
Joe DiMaggio
Lou Boudreau
Joe Gordon
George Kell
Ken Keltner
Allen Zarilla
Stan Musial
Ralph Kiner
Musial
Williams
Boudreau
DiMaggio
Ty Cobb
Hornsbys
Jacksons
Swat
National
Cy Young
Pete Alexander
Christy Mathewson
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Eddie Plahk
Lefty Grove
Dizzy Dean
Bob Feller
Hal Newhouser
Ewell Blackwell
Jim Barnes