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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1975
Page
7
Distance star Steve Prefontaine dies in a car crash in Eugene Oregon at age 24. He had approached a record in the 5000 meters hours earlier at a local meet and was widely regarded as a leading American distance runner and Olympic hopeful.
Knicks sign ABA star George McGinnis to six year contract worth over 2 million amid a dispute over his NBA rights with the Philadelphia 76ers. The move sparks anticipated court fights over negotiating rights and draft rights.
Wichita stretched its Western Division lead by beating Evansville 5-4 on Jim Tyrone's eighth inning homer. Indianapolis took 4-1 at Tulsa. Omaha split with Denver 7-3. Lerin Grow tossed a four hitter for Indianapolis as they split twin bill. Arturo drove in two for the Oilers. Tyrone homered to seal Evansville loss.
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