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Yankees Favored In 1944 American League Race
Predictions place the New York Yankees atop a tight AL race with Washington and Chicago close behind. The column notes the wartime draft impacts on rosters, discusses Mets like Boudreau and 4-F infield woes, and mentions Ossie Bluege and Bill McKechnie among noted managers.
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Emil Leonard
John Niggeling
Mickey Heafner
Roger Wolff
George Case
Stan Spence
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Lou Boudreau
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Ken Keltner
Mickey Rocco
Russ Peters
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