Made a mark but was taken from the field (9)

I believe the answer is:

scratched

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'taken from the field' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for scratched that I've seen before include "Scraped, scored" , "Etched - withdrawn" , "Pulled out of contest" , "marked" , "Used one's nails and withdrew from the competition" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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