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A roundup of the week Nov. 7-13
November 20, 1972
PRO BASKETBALL—NBA: The Philadelphia story was a sad one as the 76ers lost to the Knicks to tie a league record of 15 straight losses at the beginning of a season. But then the 76ers visited Texas and, behind John Block's 31 points, rallied to defeat Houston 114-112. The Celtics opened a lead over New York in the Atlantic Division by beating Detroit 121-118 while the Knicks were losing to Golden State in overtime 103-102. Atlanta defeated Milwaukee 111-102 with Lou Hudson scoring 32 points and George Trapp 26. The victory enabled the Hawks to move into first place in the Central Division ahead of the Rockets and Baltimore. Milwaukee, with an 11-3 record, held the top position in the Midwest over Chicago (9-4), and the Lakers solidified their Pacific Division lead when the Warriors lost to Detroit 121-96.
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November 20, 1972

A Roundup Of The Week Nov. 7-13

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HORSE RACING—Pulling away down the stretch, DROLL ROLE ($9.60), with Braulio Baeza up, scored a four-length victory over Parnell in the 21st Washington D.C. International. The winner was clocked in 2:38[4/5] over the 1�-mile soft turf course.

La Prevoyante ($2.60) concluded an unbeaten season with her 12th straight. With John O. Le-Blanc up, the filly won the $190,920 Gardenia Stakes at Garden State Park, running the 1[1/16] miles in 1:47[2/5].

HORSE SHOW—On his gray stallion, Good Twist, FRANK CHAPOT won the Grand Prix of New York City at the National Horse Show and compiled 54 points to take the international individual championship. The U.S. won the team title with 148 points to runner-up Canada's 62.

OLYMPICS—By a 537,440-358,906 vote in a state referendum, the DENVER OLYMPIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE was denied funds for the 1976 Olympic Winter Games (page 44).

Philip O. Krumm, 66, of Kenosha, Wis., has been nominated as president of the U.S. Olympic Committee. Two former Olympic athletes, John B. Kelly Jr. and E. New bold Black IV, were nominated as second vice-president and secretary, respectively.

MILEPOSTS—AWARDED: The National League's Most Valuable Player award for the second time in three years to JOHNNY BENCH of the Cincinnati Reds. He hit 40 home runs and batted in 125 runs. Bench got 263 votes. Billy Williams of Chicago was second with 211.

FIRED: As head football coach at Wake Forest after the season, TOM HARPER, who signed a multi-year contract last January. The Deacons are 2-7.

RESIGNED: As head coach of the New England Patriots, JOHN MAZUR, after six straight losses, including a 52-0 setback to Miami which was the worst in the team's 13-year history. The Patriots were 2-7 and his career record there was 15-21.

RESIGNED: As head football coach at Furman University after 15 seasons, BOB KING. His Paladins are 2-8.

HIRED: TOMMY HUDSPETH, acting football coach at the University of Texas at El Paso, as head coach next season. He had replaced Bobby Dobbs.

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