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the SCQICfeOHXd The complete sports rundown, Page 4F. Late scores, 222-6720 Lefty Wilson unemployed again: Today is Lefty Wilson's last day as an employe of the Olympia Stadium Corp. Fired as; Red Wing trainer when Mike Hitch bought the.team last August, the Hitch ax hit Wilson again Thursday. Details, Page 5F. Friday, Pec.

17, 1982 PREP COLUMN Hew IP COMICS 10,11 WEATHER 11 Call with sport news: 222-6660 DETROIT FREE PRESS 1 Oilie JtHlBoCTiBy Pistons making serious offers for quick help at forward spot matching that offer. His scoring average Has slipped from a career 17.1 to 15.7 this season, but his rebounding has increased to 10.1 per game. Tom Nissalke, who replaced Bill Mussle-man as head coach in Cleveland at the start of the season, has been less than overjoyed with Robinson's play, and with James Ed-, wards and Richard Washington almost ready to come off the injured list, the Cavs face an overabundance of big men. Cleveland front office spokesmen also reportedly told World Free acquired from Golden State on Wednesday that more trades were in the works. WHITEHEAD'S statistics aren't quite as good as Robinson's.

The 6-foot-10 journey-See PISTONS, Page 6F By CHARLIE VINCENT Free Press Sports Writer Jack McCloskey, who by bits and pieces rebuilt the Detroit Pistons from a laughingstock, is trying to put one more piece into place. Alarmed by the amount of time the injured Kelly Tripucka and Kent Benson are going to be out, the Piston general manager has accelerated efforts to trade for another forward. "I got two coaches out of bed this morning," McCloskey said Thursday, emphasizing that he wouldn't have bothered unless he thought he could make a deal. "We're trying to get a player who could be a starter for us we're not talking about a free agent or someone who's out of basketball. We're talking about trade and we've made some very, very good offers to some people," said McCloskey.

"What we're talking about is a major trade, but if we can't make a major deal then I think we're going to have to go to something less'. We've got to have some help. And that's all I can say about it." McCLOSKEY NEVER discusses details of proposed trades, but several forwards are thought to be available, among them Cleveland's Cliff Robinson, who is unhappy with the sad state of the Cavaliers' affairs, and San Diego's Jerome Whitehead, who became expendable Thursday when the Clippers activated Swen Nater. Robinson, 6-foot-9, was a free agent during the summer and signed an offer sheet with Houston, but the Cavs retained him by Cleveland's Cliff Robinson is one of several forwards who may be available. Outdoor folks will love uh.

may like these gifts The miracle glass roster, phonograph-album cleaner, in-the-shell egg scrambler and smokeless ashtray may be fine for your indoor friends, but what about putdoors lovers this Christmas? What will you get THEM? Relax. Your old Uncle Mike went out to a neighborhood sporting-goods store. He doesn't know the first thing about hunting or fishing, but he does know the second thing: Always do it outdoors. Anyway, a helpful salesperson was happy to volunteer some gift Ideas for the sportsmen and sportswomen in your lives. And they're real cheap, too.

The gifts, not your friends. Pete Rickard's Natural Skunk Essence: "Powerful tincture," the label says. You may not know what tincture is, but you'll know what powerful is with one whiff of this stuff. The bottle comes complete with a biography of Pete Rickard. It explains that this is the same Pete who originated and marketed the "first buck lure" and the "first dog training scent." He also fought in the Battle of the Bulge, although there is no mention of whether he used any of his scents against the Nazis.

After hundreds of experiments, the biography continues, Pete perfected his Indian Buck Lure, "a compound of pure natural musks because you can't fool an animal with artificial odors and chemicals." Apparently, a deer will take a smell of Pete's skunk essence, walk right up to you looking for Pepe Le Pew, then be very surprised when he finds you standing there with a gun at his head. ($3.79 for 1 oz. bottle) Elmer's Fly: They're about an inch long with hairy tails and red eyeballs and they really do look like flies. 'Elmer's Flys have accounted for many national and state record fish," the package reads. What state, it doesn't say.

Mow cool and streak Wing T'S ft tVtv, AP Photo Cheap fouls ignite Flyers in 7-2 romp By BILL McGRAW Free Press Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA It was fresh, exciting, and fun while it lasted. And it was irrational, passionate and ultimately senseless the way it ended. The longest unbeaten streak by the Red Wings in two years dissolved Thursday night in a fit of anger. Two fits of anger, to be exact. Both incidents happened in the second period.

They involved Danny Gare and Greg Stefan, two of the Wings' most valuable and combative performers. Gare, who was playing an excellent, hellbent game, riled the ref by flashing him ah obscene gesture while protesting a call. Stefan, the rookie goalie, drew a penalty for slugging Bobby Clarke in the face after Stefan had been burned for a goal. needed; they were holding a slight advan-; tage in shots, and they generally were staying in the game against a team that now is only one point below the Islanders in the Patrick Division. "They outworked us, really, tonight," said Clarke: "They're a vastly improved hockey club," added coach Bob McCammpn.

Clarke, the leading Flyer scorer, and Paul Holmgren scored after Foster to make it 2-1, Philly. Then the Wings lost their cool. IT ALL STARTED at 9:21, when refereei Bob Hall whistled off John Ogrodnick for hooking. The Wings killed that, but just after Ogrodnick stepped back on, Hall signaled Detroit for too many men on the ice, saying Walt McKechnie didn't get off before Dwight Foster jumped right into a jam in front of the Detroit bench. The Wings protested.

Gare, the captain, became livid after Hall refused to explain the call to him, and continued verbally harrass-; ing Hall as linesman Wayne Bonney pushed him away. ignored it until Gare made his which cost him a two-minute minor and a game misconduct. See RED WINGS LOSE, Page 5F Wing Colin Campbell (right) is hooked on Brian Propp's uniform Thursday night. Com I 1LJ THE FLYERS scored on both subsequent power plays and blew open a tight game. They went on to win, 7-2.

The loss was the Wings' first in six games. They had won four in a row, too, before tying the Penguins in Pittsburgh Wednesday night. The Wings like Gare seemed pumped up for this fast-paced contest in the Spectrum, where a Detroit team hasn't won in 11 years. Dwight Foster scored on a breakaway nine seconds after the opening faceoff, so the Wings had early momentum. They were bumping the Flyers when This Lion Qlookin 9 to bust in Free Press Photo bv RICHARD LEE Just in time for Christmas, thanks to Uncle Mike.

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Thursday 72 hours before the scheduled kickoff of Sunday's game at the Silverdome so the Lions-Vikings matchup will not be televised locally. The Lions' last home game, Dec. 6 against the New York Jets, also was blacked out in the area because it failed to sell out in time. Because of a huge traffic jam at that Jets game, Lions officials recommend that fans arrive at the stadium earlier. Officials also remind that only persons who have purchased pre-paid parking will be permitted on the Silverdome main lot.

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5UWI II1CI11 uuuca. lUi Ui. jCXI) The Lions admittedly took a gamble when they drafted Barnes in the 10th round last spring. He showed great natural athletic ability in four years on the Purdue basketball team but had played only one year of football. "I always felt I could play football," said Barnes.

"I didn't know about pro ball. But after my fifth year (at Purdue), the scouts started coming around and running me through agility drills. It was never (a question of how fast I was or how strong I was, but always experience. I feel coach Clark took a chance on me, but I feel it's working out for both of us." BECAUSE OF Barnes' pure athletic skills, there is no end to the areas in which he has been able to help the Lions. Playing defense in practice, he gives the Lion starters an all-out look at what they're likely to see in the next game.

Because he has good hands and good speed (4.5 seconds in the 40), he has run pass routes against the defense. And he has been a solid performer on special teams. But Barnes wants more than special-teams duty. That's why he approaches the game with so much enthusiasm. "I see a lot of guys who'd like to be in my position," he said.

"So I'm fortu-See ROSEY BARNES, Page 6F By CURT SYLVESTER Free Press Sports Writer Monte Clark will have to decide soon either let Rosey Barnes play some football or have his offense wiped out by one of Barnes' kamikaze-style attacks on the practice field. After Barnes' work in the last two days of practice, Clark would be wise to turn him loose on someone other than his own teammates. In Wednesday's practices the rookie linebacker was all over the field, flying past Billy Sims to get the quarterback, slipping away from an offensive lineman to make a tackle. Thursday it was more of the same: getting tangled up-with Sims in a play that sent both rolling on the Silverdome field; dropping back in pass coverage; coming up to make stops in run situations. If you get the feeling Barnes is trying to get some playing time, you've got it right.

"I'm trying to get a shot at it," Barnes said with a grin. "I'm trying to do anything I can during practice to get the coaches to open their eyes I want to do anything to show them they should just get me on the field." OF COURSE, Clark has noticed. And with two linebackers starter Garry Cobb and nickel linebacker Jimmy Williams hobbled, Clark said he has thought about giving Barnes some time against Minnesota Sunday. Clark hasn't decided how he'll handle the linebacker situation, but there's no doubt he's impressed with Barnes. "The thing I've liked about him from the start is all of his enthusiasm," said Clark.

"He was like that the first time I met him. But you wonder if, in three or four days, will he still be that enthusiastic. He's backed it up all the way." re Free Press Photo bv TARO YAMASAKI Rosey Barnes: "I'm trying to get a shot at ON-TV wants to offer more Tiger games Cutter Hi-Lo Snake Bite Kit: "Save Your Life!" the carton warns. If old Mr. Snake slithers up and bites you where it hurts, you'll be prepared with your small, olive-green container of three Hi-Lo suction cups.

"Two big suction cups for widely spaced fang marks (big snake) or multiple incisions. PLUS! One more for fingers and small surfaces." Boy, this outdoor life sounds like fun! ($3.49 per kit, snake not included) 'fl The Swedish Pimple: Drifting-casting-jigging-yo-yo for walleye, trout, bass, northern and perch, the package explains. That sounds simple enough. "Use the No. 4, 5, 6 or 7 Swedish Pimple on a rather rigid rod and drift over fishing holes or along feeding banks." It's even good for ice fishing.

So, "Jig It," this device recommends. It won't cure Elke Sommer's acne, but the Swedish Pimple will get you game and pan fish in fresh or salt water. ($1.59, including single hook, split ring and flipper) Luhr Jensen's Jensenegg: 70 plastic eggs. No, you don't serve them with freeze-dried bacon. They're for salmon fishing.

They look like little salmon eggs, except they're pink (but come in other colors) and they smell like licorice. "Soft, Supple, Sexy," the jar advertises. "Better Than Mother Nature." Hey, Luhr, are you sure these are EGGS you're selling? ($1.46 per jar) And last but not least: The Fish Bonker: "Congratulations on your discriminating taste. You are now in possession of a quality item by Les Davis (of Tacoma, "1. Net your fish.

(BONKING while fish is in water is not advised.) "2. Slip leather thong oyer wrist and grasp knurled handle firmly, but not too tightly. Don't choke it. "3. Raise netted fish to a comfortable height above deck and BONK it sharply with one well-aimed stroke between the eyes.

"4. If BONK is delivered effectively, results should be immediately self-evident," Yeah, that little sucker's on his way to fish heaven. The Fish Bonker. It's shaped like a policeman's club and feels like a Louisville Slugger. When some dumb muskie wises off, just look it in the eye and say, "Hey, fish, BONK you!" (Only $5.95, so order yours today.) TT I sports on tile air Jos games over "free" TV on Channel 4 (WDIV), which is in the third year of a three-year contract with the team.

Most of the telecasts will be of road games, with the exceptions weekend day games from Tiger Stadium. Last season, 37 of the Tigers' 51 Channel 4 telecasts were road games. "I'm sure they (the Tigers) wantec to see if we (ON-TV) had an effect on their live gate," Tuohey of ON-TV said earlier this week. "We've proved it (pay-TV telecasting) has no effect." Such telecasts may be essential to ON'S survival. When ON became airborne in 1979, it had the paymovie audience pretty much to itself.

Now, with cable and other satellite services available in the area, ON's subscriptions have leveled off and have dipped. "WE'RE DOWN a little biti" Tuohey said. "The economy has hurt." To get those subscribers back and maybe add some, Tuohey says ON may provide more of its exclusive programming local sports. Currently, aside from the Tigers, ON is See SPORTS ON THE AIR, Page 6F Summer game changes are blowing in the winter wind this week while ON-TV executives try to work out a new contract for home night games with Tiger owner John Fetzer. ON, the pay service that operates during selected hours via scrambled signal over Channel 20, would like to carry more than the 20 games it had last year perhaps 25 or 30, according to program director John Tuohey.

In addition, ON is worried about a drop from this time last year. ON now has 58,000 area customers, who pay $22.50 per month for sports and movies. Tuohey says the pay service may go more heavily into local sports and may make itself available to cable systems as an optional pay channel, much like HBO or other movie channels. With new deals soon to come as sports TV enters a new era of its business and technology, a swing toward increased pay TV cannot be ruled out for Fetzer's franchise, which last season took in $1.7 million in local broadcast revenue about average for a major league baseball team according to yearly figures published in Broadcasting magazine. (The Tigers also share in the $53.4 million baseball gets from national network radio and TV deals.) "PAY PER VIEW" technology is now available to ON and other subscriber TV services around the country.

Fetzer, an 81 -year-old broadcasting millionaire, has always been more cautious than most local sports promoters about allowing his sport to be seen over the local airwaves, fearing that too much exposure would hurt the home gate. For example, the Tigers are one of a minority of major league clubs that orders a full blackout of USA cable network baseball telecasts even when the Tigers are idle. Next season, the Tigers will televise 52 regular-season.