The highest lifetime batting average? Yes, that was held by Tyrus Raymond... Cobb... with a percentage of .367. No, .367.

— Peg Costello (Joan Blondell)

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You can hear this line at 00:05:48 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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[...]

(PHONE RINGING)

- Reference. Miss Blair.

- Yes, just a moment. I'll switch you to our baseball expert.

- Peg? On two.

- Miss Costello speaking.

- The highest lifetime batting average? Yes, that was held by Tyrus Raymond... Cobb... with a percentage of .367. No, .367.

- Yes, I have that too.

- He played only with the Detroit Tigers for 21 years.

- Mmm-hmm. You're quite welcome.

- Good morning.

[...]

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