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Show Manush Beats Out Ruth for A. L. Batting Honors Heiilie Manush, youthful outfielder, has gained the distinction of being the leading batsman of the American league for 1920. lie beat out Babe Ruth, matching an average of .3S0 to .372 for the Babe. Manush gained the throne held last year by a teammate. Harry Heilman, who finished this season in fourth place, with an average of .303. The other regular Detroit outfielder. Bid) Fothergill, Is third, with .304. Margrave, Cincinnati catcher, seems likely to be the National league's champion batsman, with an average of .353. |