Sports headlines for Friday October 20, 1972:

• A's Zany Play In 9th Keeps Reds Alive, 5-4
• Birdie Barrage Gives Palmer 2-Stroke Lead
• Reds 6-5 Choice

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  NBA standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 4 F Braves (2-3) 14 19 27 58 118 Celtics (5-0) 26 39 38 23 126 Att: n/a

Team 1 2 3 4 F Knicks (4-1) 30 18 24 20 92 Cavaliers (0-4) 21 27 21 20 89 Att: n/a

Team 1 2 3 4 F Hawks (2-3) 27 29 20 32 108 Rockets (3-1) 30 29 23 38 120 Att: n/a

Team 1 2 3 4 F Blazers (1-3) 17 28 21 38 104 Lakers (3-2) 33 28 36 29 126 Att: n/a

Team 1 2 3 4 F Pistons (1-3) 18 18 25 25 86 Bucks (3-1) 28 30 19 32 109 Att: n/a

Team 1 2 3 4 F Warriors (2-1) 40 13 22 26 101 Sonics (2-2) 18 25 26 23 92 Att: n/a

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ABA standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 4 F Stars (3-1) 31 31 31 34 127 Cougars (4-1) 31 25 32 23 111 Att: n/a at Greensboro, NC

Team 1 2 3 4 F Pacers (2-3) 37 21 20 21 99 Rockets (4-1) 26 36 27 27 116 Att: n/a

Team 1 2 3 4 F Squires (1-4) 37 34 29 30 130 Nets (1-3) 30 36 25 29 120 Att: n/a

Team 1 2 3 4 F Tams (2-3) 23 29 27 28 107 Conquistadors (4-1) 33 33 33 33 132 Att: n/a