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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1975
Page
20
Blue Moon Odom, now with Cleveland, pitched a two hit shutout against Kansas City earning his first win since July 15 1974 with Oakland. The veteran improved to 0-2 with a sparkling ERA as he dominated the Royals Wednesday night.
Cleveland pitcher John Odom delivered a two hit shutout over Kansas City, earning a 4-0 win. Boog Powell, John Lowenstein and Alan Ashby provided offense with early homers and RBI hits, while Odom expressed demand for a higher salary and hinted at possible trades if Cleveland does not meet his $8,000 playoff money concern.
San Diego’s Bill Greif clashed with Philadelphia slugger Luzinski after a beanball exchange, sparking a near-brawl as both benches emptied. Luzinski said he would retaliate if nailed again, while Greif denied intent. Phillies won 7-2.
Michigan State University football figures allegedly used a fly now pay later travel plan with Harrington Travel to ship players and relatives from home to campus. Officials deny a special account, saying travel was on individual credit with bills paid by the travelers. The NCAA investigates recruiting allegations, with coach involvement centered on Howard Weyers.
Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure leads a field of ten, including Preakness champ Master Derby, as entries for the 107th Belmont Stakes close. Other hopefuls are Avatar Diabolo Singh Prince Thou Art Nalees Rialto and Just The Time Syllabus. Master Derby paid supplements totaling 12,500 to gain entry with a Preakness start. The race offers about 168,859 with 101,910 to the winner. CBS will televise from 5 to 6 p.m. EDT. Foolish Pleasure seeks glory for owner John L. Greer against a strong field.
Ron Davis shot 46 of 50 to pace the class A division in the weekly Teaak Walton league competition on Wednesday. Arlyn Olson led class B with 47 of 50.
Cedar Rapids junior Randy Krejci earns a spot among four Northern Iowa players headed to the NCAA Division tennis tournament in Pueblo Colorado June 10 to 14. Local details note an office hours reminder and a note about operations.
The Clarence Lowden Athletic Roosters invite teams to a USA open fastpitch softball tournament July 3 to 5 at Lowden. Several openings remain. entry is 35 dollars plus two Dudley softballs. Send entry to Rich Eleppe in Clarence or call 452 3269.
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