Sports headlines for Friday October 1, 1971:
- Orioles, Pirates Slight Favorites As Playoffs Open
- Johnson Case Emphasizes Kuhn's Loss Of Authority
- Ali To Fight Mathis Nov. 17 In Houston
Today's hockey transactions:
- Red Wings signed Al McLeod as a free agent
- North Stars claimed Craig Cameron on waivers from Blues
- Maple Leafs signed Joe Lundrigan as a free agent

No games today.