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JANUARY
1944

Monday, January 3rd

IN THE NEWS: White Sox star Luke Appling reports for duty at Camp Lee, VA. Appling was the American League batting leader last season, finishing 2nd in the MVP voting.

Wednesday, January 5th

IN THE NEWS: Longtime American League 3B Joe Dugan, hit by a car while crossing a Boston street, escapes with a slight concussion and a lacerated scalp.

Saturday, January 8th

IN THE NEWS: Bill Terry announces he is through with baseball and plans to enter the cotton business.

Thursday, January 27th

IN THE NEWS: Lou Perini, Guido Rugo, and Joseph Maney buy control of the Braves and oust Casey Stengel as manager.