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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1976
Page
4
In Philadelphia AP reports a burst of young pitchers including Randy Jones and The Bird Fidrych among a wave of prospects from the Padres Tigers and Tigers eager to earn spots in the all star game as veterans pace the lineup.
Detroit rookie Mark Fidrych, nicknamed The Bird, opens for the American League against Randy Jones of San Diego in the 47th All Star Game at Veterans Stadium. Fidrych, 21, captivat es fans with mound rituals while Jones, 26, seeks his 16th win before a national TV audience and President Ford among 61,000 in attendance.
Cincinnati star George Foster earns the clean-up spot as Sparky Anderson names him in the fourth slot for the National League All-Star lineup. Foster leads NL in RBIs with 72 and is hitting .327 with 17 homers, amid a Reds team highlighted by six other teammates on the squad.
El Paso stays atop the Texas League West with a 12-4 win over Lafayette as Willie Aikens hits his 20th homer and John Caneira secures his 10th victory. Shreveport outscored San Antonio 2-0 and 6-4 with Silvio Martinez’s two-hit shutout and Doug Nelson’s seven losses. Jackson edged Midland 4-3 in 14 innings, Don Reynolds drives four with two homers for Midland in relief of Mark Covert’s loss.
After 13 months of haggle, Major League Players Association and Player Relations Committee reach a four year settlement. Key terms include a five year trade demand, veto on six clubs, arbitration by mutual consent, capped free agents, draft loss penalties, and a 29 percent rise in pension contributions. Approval requires 13 votes from 24 owners with two leagues represented. Marvin Miller reports near unanimity among players.
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