Stewart Triumphs in Spanish Grand Prix by RANDY BARNETT Control When a Stub Axle Broke Sports Car During the 1,000-Kilo- Laren Ford
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Page 26 THE STARS AND STRIPES Monday, April 20, 1970 iehx9 Oliver Survive Collision Stewart Triumphs in Spanish Grand Prix By RANDY BARNETT control when a stub axle broke sports car during the 1,000-kilo- Laren Ford. Third was American Jean Pierre Bcltoise of France S&S Auto Racing Columnist and he cut across in the tight meter race at Brands Hatch, En- driver Mario Andretti in an STP- in a Matra-Simca. The Australian MADRID (S&S) — World turn, ramming Ickx' Ferrari. gland. March Ford. It was Andretti's had spun twice in the accident champion Jackie Stewart of Both cars burst into flames The two cars burned for more first grand prix finish. area, this part of the track hav- Scotland streaked to victory here but both drivers miraculously than an hour, casting a huge pall Stewart's victory, despite his ing become slippery from water Sunday in the Spanish Grand escaped serious injury. Oliver of smoke and flame that the big lead over McLaren, didn't and fire retardant. Prix which was marred by the walked away from the pileup other drivers had to go through come easy. Beltoise held second place from fiery first-lap crash involving while Ickx was taken to the hos- lap after lap. BRM immediately Jack Brabham of Australia, lap 16 through 30, then retired cars driven by Jackie Oliver of pital. A late medical bulletin said withdrew its remaining car, favored to win this race, grabbed with mechanical trouble. Brab- England and Jackie Ickx of Bel- Ickx suffered first degree burns driven by Pedro Rodriguez of second place on the ninth lap af- ham took over in his Brabham glum. on the left arm and hand and on Mexico. ter Denny Hulme of New Zea- Ford and by lap 32 of the 90- Stewart led from start to finish the thighs but that his condition Second, a lap behind the win- land, in a McLaren, fell from his iap race had brought himself and was ahead of the pack when was not serious. ning Stewart, who was driving second position with mechanical within 10 seconds of Stewart. the first-lafirst-lap smashup occurred. Only last week Ickx and Oliver a March Ford, was Bruce Mc- trouble. From then on it was a con- Oliver, driving a BRM, lloso t had been co-drivers In a Ferrari Laren of New Zealand in a Mc- Brabham then lost second to tinuous battle with Brabham chopping down his second-place margin slowly but relentlessly. The duel ended on lap 61, how- ever, when Brabham, less than 3rd Armd Baseball Team Optimistic a second behind Stewart, was (This is another in a series replied, 'the only problem I staff. Boasting a full variety of baseman Tom Tencza is a short, forced to quit with a broken of stories on the command- foresee is transportation." With pitches, including his pet danc- slender product of the Detroit crankshaft. level baseball teams that wffl Gordon adding a few minutes ing "satellite pitch," he is tabbed farm system; catcher John Stewart then coasted in for his compete in the 1970 USAREUR later, ..*these boys really came by Huff and Gordon as "the Shafer is a stocky (5-8, 220) first grand prix win of the sea- League.) to play ball," it appears it will man to watch." "big stick" from Stockton in the son. take more wan bus break-downs The Spearheaders boast two California League, and third Hill Fourth By RALPH BENNINGTON or lost checked baggage to other righthanders in Roger baseman Augustus (Bud) Mas- Fourth behind Andretti was ex- Staff Writer thwart the Spearheaders. Treadway and Leslie Johnson singill played in the Gulf Coast world champion Graham Hill of HANAU, Germany (S&S) ~ Huff and Gordon are both plus four southpaws — Roy League. England in a Rob Walker Lotus The season is still almost two high on the team. So high, In Sealey, Rick Kirk, Otis Howlett Other members of the infield 49C and fifth was French driver weeks away but the 3rd Armd fact, that they both hold back and Kenneth Mitchell — on a are "strong-as-a-bull" and pep- Johnny Servoz-Gavin in a March Div Spearheaders are "all set" on over-all strength while re- loaded mound staff. pery shortstop Charles Wilks and Ford. Only five drivers finished and rarin' to go in the up com- tracting some bragging state- Treadway, a husky fastballer, massive first baseman John the race. ing USAREUR baseball wars. ments. Candid reports, however, struck out seven of the 14 men Moriarity. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Coach George Huff, his assist- on the first two exhibition vic- he faced in his first exhibition Moriarity also catches and plays John Surtees, in a McLaren ant Roger (Gabby) Gordon and tories over the Air Force's Wies- start, while Johnson has drawn a variety of positions so natural Ford, was credited with sixth division sports officials looked baden Flyers and Rhein-Main thr coaches tag as "an ideal ly has drawn a "steady" utility- place although he was forced to over 300 prospects at tryouts Rockets provide an insight, reliefer." Huff explained, "he man role. retire. around the far-flung 3rd Armd "Their fans asked If we had throws a curve sidearm, over- Infield reserve strength is fur- Stewart's winning time for the "farm system" during February anything besides big sticks," hand or from any angle. And he's nished by fleet Bob (Soup) total of 306 kilometers was 2 and March. After officially Huff reported with a pleased- the only man I know that's Campbell at short; good-glove hours, 10 minutes and 58.2 sec- opening practice on April 1, Huff as-peach grin although the Spear- warm and ready on a moment's man Norman Champagne at onds, an average speed of 140.362 and Gordon wasted little time headers only rattled the fences notice or with only 15 1pitches either second or third; hustling kilometers per hour. in getting down to the 20-player good without clearing them a or so and never gets tired.' "strong defensive" catcher Joe Fastest lap went to Brabham limit and the serious business single time. "We also got several Sealey is described as a "con- Young, and 6-foot-5 "strong po- at 1 minute, 24.3 seconds, an of adding the polishing touches. compliments on the team," the sistent curveballer," Kirk as "a tential" first baseman Steve Mor- average speed of 145.381. Brab- Comments on the team are strategy staff reported which big heart competitor" despite ris. ham's lap was a new record for guarded and well chosen. But only served to brighten the out- being only 5-7 and 140 pounds The four outfielders are Bill the 3.4-kiiometer Jarama track. twinkling eyes and big smiles, look. and possessing a good curve Sims, Clint Sinegal, Clyde Jeter plus an obviously peppery and If there's a man on the club "with a sneaky fastball," while and Sammy Home. Southpaw Stewart's win gives him the close-knit camp, give away the that rates anything near a su- Howlett and Mitchell are "strong Jeter, brother of the Pittsburgh lead in the 1970 world champion- optimism that seems to prevail per-star tag It would have to curveballers." Pirates' John Jeter, was tabbed ship case with 13 points while up and down the line. Cornell Moore, the lanky 6-foot-6 Only three of the players claim by the coaches as "better than Brabham stands second with Asked about problems Huff righthanded ace of the pitching professional experience. Second good" in every category with nine. emphasis on speed and could The finishers: easily be the man to watch out 1—Jackie Stewart. Scotland, March 701, in the green pastures. 2:10:68.2, 140.302 k.p.h. 2—Bruce McLaren, New Zealand, Mc- llnrdin. Red Raiders 'Strong Opposition' Laren, 2:11:02.4. 138.729 k.p.h., 89 laps, Although Huff, an umpiring 3.—Mario Andretti, U.S., March 701, and sports program veteran 2:11:18.4. 138.447 k.p.h., 89 lap*. moving up into a managerial 4—Graham Hltl, Britain, Lotus, 2:11:39.5, role, expects "very strong op 138.077 k-p.ft"., 80 lap*. Dominate Track Meet 5—Johnny Scrvoz-Gavln. France, March position," he quickly adds, 701, 2:12:5.3. 138.081 k.p.h.. 88 lapa. KAISERSLAUTERN, Ger- pared with 58 for Mannheim, 39 event in 2:05.7, then took the "we've got the makings of a many (Special) — Mannheim's for Bitburg and 19 for Baum- 1500 in 4:21.2. well-rounded club that can com- Larry Hardin stole the individ- holder. pete with strong rivals. There's Purdue's Papenguth The results: a lot of spirit and desire plus ual spotlight by winning four Hardin took both the 100 and 100 METERS — L Larry Hardin (M): Dies in Car Accident events in a four-way high school 200-meter dashes then added the 2. Frank Samuals (K); 3. (tie) Scott the hustle and special effort to 180-yard low hurdles title and Johnson (K). Joe Halp (K), Andy Davla take that extra base when the LAFAYETTE, Ind. (UPI)- track and field meet here Satur- finally the long jump. He ran (K). 11.4. opportunity arises." Richard O. Papenguth, dean day but Kaiserslautern High 200 METERS — 1. Hardin; 2. Davis; of Big Ten swimming coaches the 100 in 11.4, the 200 in 23 flat, 3. Bill Monken (Bit); 4.