Rain delayed
Linda Merkel Walline
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Rain delayed
Published
2013
Publisher
AuthorHouse
Pages
149
ISBN-13
9781481743396
ISBN-10
1481743392
Description
"Just throw strikes." Coach Merkel's singular instruction to his pitchers reflected his faith in both the ball players and the game itself. He preferred to let the game play out as it would and trust that if the pitchers threw strikes, the rest of the team would back him up and make the plays necessary to win. In June, 1960 Coach Paul Merkel took that philosophy and his Whitworth Pirate baseball team to the NAIA Baseball "World Series" in Sioux City, Iowa. With a team composed primarily of a fire-balling right hander, a fiercely talented shortstop and an otherwise diverse potpourri of mult-sport athletes, the Whitworth Pirates made their way from Spokane to Sioux City on a shoestring budget. Their collective determination and ultimate success is the stuff of which baseball is made and is what lived in the heart of Coach Merkel until the day he died. But this is more than just a story about baseball, the devotion it inspires and the sacrifices it demands. It is also a story about family, the maturation of childhood perceptions, ant the blossoming appreciation of all that is singular and remarkable about a parent" --Cover p. [4].
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rain delayed?
This edition of Rain delayed has approximately 149 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rain delayed?
For most readers, Rain delayed typically takes between 3h 6m and 2h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 37,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 37,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Rain delayed?
The estimated word count for Rain delayed is approximately 37,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rain delayed?
Rain delayed was written by Linda Merkel Walline.
When was Rain delayed published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.