Sports headlines for Tuesday September 5, 1972:
- 'Great White Hope,' Bobick, TKO Victim
- Richey Upsets Laver; Smith Survives Scare
Today's baseball transactions:

MLB standings as of this date
MLB team and player statistics as of this date: American League Batting / American League Pitching
MLB team and player statistics as of this date: American League Batting / American League Pitching
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