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In 1948, he led the league in batting average (.376), on-base and slugging percentage, hits, doubles, and triples—but a rain-out cost him a home run that would have left him tied (at 40) for the league lead.
Taking a Swing at Restoring a Legend Mark Lasswell 2011
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Rain this weekend may not be the best timing for those of you with plans, but the details are still very uncertain (the latest trends favor Sunday as the wetter day) and right now, an all-day rain-out seems unlikely.
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(Update: Because of an earlier rain-out, "Donnie Darko" is scheduled to be shown Aug. 4).
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Well, considering the RNC convention will be held in September, Rove must be saying the break they can't get is a rain-out (or worse) of tonight's Mile High celebration.
Rove On Hurricanes In August: "The Republicans Can't Seem To Get A Break" 2009
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The USGA made Thursday's rain-out passes good for the final round, so I lucked out and also attended championship Monday after the former ticketholders left town.
Patrick Sauer: 18 Rounds of Soggy & Sunny Days at the U.S. Open 2009
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The rain-out last night, at least delayed the New York Yankees from clinching a World Series spot.
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Receive last-minute free box tickets from a friend who can't make a rescheduled rain-out.
How the Other Half Goes to the Game Becca 2007
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Receive last-minute free box tickets from a friend who can't make a rescheduled rain-out.
Archive 2007-05-01 Becca 2007
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We believe that rain-out effects during monsoon and intense tropical rain events are very important at these latitudes.
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Well we broke camp and headed north and got to New York and there was a rain-out so half the team held a victory party.
My Life 2004
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