Sports headlines for Tuesday October 3, 1972:
- Royals Fire Lemon, Hire Farm Club Pilot McKeon
- Durocher Hires Gomez, Hatton
- Eagles' Owner Blasts Team After Defeat
- Gibron Hangs Gutless Tag On NFL Officials

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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