Oilers Trade for Parks and Smith in Draft Swap
Houston general manager Sid Gilman ships a first and third round pick to Dallas in exchange for Billy Parks and Tody Smith. Gilman says next year's draft looks weak and the move fits his plan. Parks and Smith, both former Cowboys, have expressed dissatisfaction with Dallas.
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Lakers poised to challenge Knicks in pivotal game
Lakers coach Bill Sharman says his team can win the next three games to overturn a 3-1 series deficit against the Knicks in the NBA final. Star guard Jerry West, hamstring strained, vows to start if able while Willis Reed shines for New York and Dave DeBusschere extends his strong playoff form.
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Ralston to pick No 2 player for Davis Cup final
In Mexico City AP report Dennis Ralston will name the U S No 2 singles player for the North American Zone finals against Mexico. Tom Gorman is No 1 with Harold Solomon or Dick Stockton in contention. Erik van Dillen joins Gorman in doubles. Stan Smith not playing this year. Play begins Friday at Rafael Osuna Stadium. Dock Ellis quips about Roberto Clemente in Bradenton Florida.
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El Paso tops Arkansas 4-3 in Texas League battle
El Paso Angels defeated the Arkansas Travelers 4-3 to widen their West Division lead to 4 1/2 games over San Antonio. Alexandria Aces beat Midland 7-6 and Memphis Blues downed Amarillo 5-3 as Shreveport edged San Antonio 4-2. Lefty Driesell left Maryland for Duke.
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