Word: detroits
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Judging by his past record, that bullish view may be a trifle myopic. In 1975 Pharaon bought control of Detroit's Bank of the Commonwealth, a rickety go-go institution that had been saved from bankruptcy only by the intervention of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Despite much talk of expansion, Pharaon in 1976 sold his interest in that bank to a Paris-based company. Nonetheless, he professes great faith in the U.S. banking business. Last September he bought 20% of Houston's Main Bank, in which former Treasury Secretary John Connally is a stockholder...
That's when Detroit got in gear, sinking ten of 11 shots to outscore the visitors, 20-4, in the first five minutes of the second half. Led by Banks (28 points, ten rebounds, seven blocked shots) and Fine (15--yes 15--assists), Harvard stayed in the game throughout, but could not muster the final challenge needed for victory...
...inspired efforts of center Brian Banks and diminutive guard Glenn Fine, the Crimson challenged nationally-ranked Detroit in the opening round of the Motor City Classic before falling, 77-69, then downed Long Island University, 73-67, in the consolation game...
Then came the post-Christmas fireworks in Motor Vity, December 26 and 27. The fun started in the opener against 20th ranked Detroit, as Harvard ran to a 14-point halftime lead...
...Detroit 77, Hoop...