Sports headlines for Monday October 9, 1972:
- Campaneris Barred From A.L. Playoffs, Fined By Cronin
 - Sanguillen's Big Plays Help Pirates To 2-1 Edge Over Reds
 
Click on a team's logo to see its 1972 roster, stats and more! 
| Today's Top Performances | 
| Passing |  
| Daryle Lamonica (OAK) | 166 yards |  
| Dan Pastorini (HOU) | 31 yards |  
| Ken Stabler (OAK) | 1 yards |  
  
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| Rushing |  
| Marv Hubbard (OAK) | 73 yards |  
| Robert Holmes (HOU) | 37 yards |  
| Charlie Smith (OAK) | 37 yards |  
| Clarence Davis (OAK) | 36 yards |  
| Hoyle Granger (HOU) | 29 yards |  
  
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| Receiving |  
| Fred Biletnikoff (OAK) | 94 yards |  
| Mike Siani (OAK) | 52 yards |  
| Jim Beirne (HOU) | 19 yards |  
| Hoyle Granger (HOU) | 17 yards |  
| Clarence Davis (OAK) | 15 yards |  
  
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