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8-C THE TAMPA TRiBUNE, Saturday ApnM6. 1S83 CBS already planning coverage for Tampa Super Bowl Radio TV Joe ii i gfj Hannarcnn the NCAA Final Four basketball tournament in Albuquerque. He touched on several subjects, including: Brent Musburger will be doing play-by-play on the upcoming NBA playoff telecasts. "Brent comes from the play-by-play area and he wanted to keep his ringer in it He's very good at it and he has the feel for it so it (the decision) was a mutual thing. The producer wants him to do it and he wants to," Pilson said.

Musburger probably will handle West Coast games, which means the Lakers vs. whoever. On the NBA: "I can tell you that the settlement (averting a strike) was a relief to CBS. The NBA is very important to us. It's our principal programming for the six-to-eight weeks following The Masters.

The choices to us were very slim if the players had struck." The National Football League ratings were down, not surprisingly, because of the strike. But NFL Today ratings were up, which means that the traumatic trio of Musburger, Phyllis George and Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder will remain intact very happy with Phyllis and she with us," Pilson said. Sigh. College basketball ratings were down slightly during the season, but when the tournament came, CBS drummed ABCs sharing the tournament with NBC or anyone else. NBC has said it would accept a 50-50 agreement (on the tournament) but I'm not interested in that" CBS will be able to present a more-attractive regular-season schedule, which is bad news to NBC CBS had been saddled with leftovers while NBC had the Big East Big 10 and ACC tied up through an arrangement with TVS.

That's gone. CBS has made in-roads into all three conferences. Bottom line: We'll get a better variety of name games. On college football, CBS is planning for the day when schools are free to sell their own rights to local affiliates while keeping a network contract Pilson figures it's inevitable. "Down the road I can see local games being freed up for local TV," he said.

"But we have talked with almost all of the major colleges and some not so major, and almost all of them want the NCAA to continue as their collective bargaining agent. "I will say this: If we're unable to clear a national network on Saturday afternoons for whatever reason, then one or more of the networks will drop out of college football completely. We got along without it. Don't get me wrong we want it And we can operate under any situation deemed lawful." CHANNEL FLIPPING The USFL is taking a beating on Sunday afternoons but it's instructive to remember that ABC had projected it would be "tickled pink" with a 5.0 rating (figure about 900,000 viewers per rating point). The league is doing a little better than that most of the time.

Channel 44 discovered that what works for the network guys doesnt always work for locals, though. ABC has been doing some of those semi-silly sideline reports during USFL nationalcasts and 44 tried it last Saturday with Richard Trapp during the Bandits-Denver game. As Trapp was blabbing on the air, a security man came along and shooed him away from the team's bench area. One thing that's instructive to know: Trapp was supposed to be the color man on the 44 broadcast team with Randy Scott but Bandits' owner John Bassett we heard, didn't like Trapp and ordered him banished to the sideline. Bassett wanted a "big name" in the booth with Scott, so we got Rocky Bleier last weekend Bandits' radio guys Gene Deckerhoff arid Prinzi have gotten strong reviews for their work so far on W'FLA (970-AM) Yes, Monday night's Bandits' game will be available locally over ESPN (unless, like RTV you can't get cable, in which case you'll watch Cagney and Lacey) We reported a few weeks ago on Gayle Sierens and her lack of adequate time to do her nightly sportscast on Channel 8.

Since then, the station increased her time from three to four minutes The Super Bowl isn't until January, but CBS already nas spent many hours scoping out TTipa Stadium. And like the other major networks before them, the people at CBS don't necessarily like what they see. They can live with it. but they dont like it. "It (the stadium) is a problem, for our purposes," said Neal Pilson, president of CBS Sports.

"We've been there several times and we'll be there plenty more times before we're through. The main thing we've talked about now is camera angles. Tampa Stadium, as you know, is just not as configurated for TV coverage as some of the newer stadiums." It is a two-fold problem. Tampa Stadium has little room on the sidelines for camera crews to operate; the excellent, close-up view the fans get is a curse to TV producers. And the stands arch back sharply, exaggerating the original sideline problem.

Cameras placed in the stands must work from difficult angles. "It's nothing we can't solve, though. It'll just need some work and that's why we've sent teams to Tampa already," Pilson said. "We will be prepared. We've already booked rooms, we've got our reservations set at Berns and all that.

The next issue to be decided is what time kickoff will be. We'll hope to have that set in a couple of weeks." RTV spoke with Pilson over breakfast at USFL offerings by better than two-to-one. "Several of our regular-season games were forced to compete with NFL late-season and post-season games," Pilson said. "That's pretty tough. We hope to avoid that next year." There is talk of a Georgetown-Houston setup as a lead-in to next year's Super Bowl.

The basketball rights are up after next year. CBS has exclusive negotiating rights for the NCAA Tournament and Pilson expects to keep that event while continuing the split regular-season package with NBC. The current package cost CBS $48 million for three years. "I would be naive if I thought the rights fees will go down," Pilson said. "I don't want to get into what we'd be willing to pay; you try to pick up a bargain where you can.

But I will say I have no interest whatsoever in Tides Car manufacturers have towing guides for the public Herb Allen if-; WITHLACOOCHEf RIVER MOUTH High: 4 55 a.m. and 4 01 pm low: p.m. MOMOSAttA RIVER MOUTH High: 4 40 am. and 3:46 m. Low: 9:55 am.

and 10:50 p.m. AHCLOTE KEY (South End) High: 3:01 a.m. and 2:07 p.m. Low: 6:04 am. and 9:03 p.m.

AYPORT High: 4 26 a.m. and 3:32 p.m. Low. 9:50 a.m. and 10:49 p.m.

SUN AND MOON Sunrise 6:05 a.m. Sunset 6:56 p.m. Moonrtse 8:13 a.m. Moonsel 10:33 p.m. Solunar Tables The schedule of Solunar Periods, os printed below, has been-taken from Mi.

Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan your days so that you wfi be fishing good territory or hunting good cover during these times. The Mo(or Periods begin at the times shown and last up to two hours. The Minor Pertods ore of somewhat shorter duration. AM PM Day Mln MaJ Mln Ma 416 7:40 1:30 8:15 2:00 417 8 40 2:30 9:15 3:00 Today Mm TAMPA IAY I AM Htafi: 5 39 a.m.

and 3:59 p.m. Low: 9:28 am. and 11:61 m. ANDY WDOf High: 6 45 a.m. and 5 24 p.m.

Low: 10 53 a m. HtUStOBOUOH IAY High: 5 46 a.m. and 4:06 p.m. Low: 9:54 am and 11 57 p.m. CUARWATH High: 3:14 a.m.

and 1 34 a.m. Low: 7:18 a.m. and 9:41 pm. CALOOSAHATCHH RIVU High: 7.47 a.m. and 6:07 p.m.

Low: 12:15 m. CHARlOTTf HAMOft High: 6:45 p.m. and 5:24 p.m. Low: 10:55 a m. AMNA MAMA High: 3:32 a.m.

ond 1:57 p.m. Low: 6:57 a.m. and 9:20 p.m. EOMONT KIY High: 3:12 a.m. ond 1:32 p.m.

Low: 6:50 a m. and 9:13 p.m. MULLET KEY CHANNEL High: 3 17 a.m. and 1:37 m. Low: 7:30 a.m.

and 9:53 pm. ST. MARKS RIVER High: 5:25 a.m. ond 4:31 p.m. Low: 10 35a.m.

and daily bass limits for the past week or so. Some of the fish are weighing between 7 and 9 pounds. According to the experts, the bass are hitting on artifical worms and Devil Horse top-water plugs at the Cow Pasture and in Moonshine Bay. Bluegills are hitting crickets along the edges of the canals and on the northside flats, while shellcrackers are eating live worms. For speckled perch, Glover and Hunter suggest using jigs and Missouri minnows along the bull rush edges and in Harney Pond Canal.

For up-to-date information in the area, Tribunelanders can call Ken or Diana Hodge by dialing (813) 946-0544. The Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission will be hosting a number of free Hunter Education Courses in the area beginning May 2 and 3. On May 2, starting at 7 p.m., two-hour classes begin at Brandon, King and Leto high schools. Classes will continue every Monday and Wednesday evening for 3'2 weeks. On May 3, 7 p.m., classes will- start at Chamberlain, East Bay, Land 0' Lakes and Zephyrhills high schools.

Classes of two hours duration will be held each Tuesday and Thursday night for 3 '2, weeks. These classes are free, there are no age restrictions, and family participation is encouraged. For more details call Lt. Bill Welbourn toll-free in Lakeland by dialing With the trend toward lighter and smaller cars, fishermen, boaters and campers frequently face the question of whether their compact automobiles have the power to tow boats or recreational vehicles. Fortunately, several automobile manufacturers now publish guides telling us what their models will do with regard to towing boats or rec vehicles.

Among firms publishing guides are Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, and they have easy-to-read charts listing towing weights for various car models, calculated by such factors as the vehicle's engine size, axle-to-wheel ratio, transmission type, cooling system and tire size. For example, Ford Escort's small 1.6-liter engine can tow but 1,000 pounds while GMC's Rally Van, with a 5.7-liter engine and a 4.90 minimum axle ratio, can safely pull up to 7,000 pounds. In addition, these guides offer towing and driving tips and suggest recommended towing equipment. Most manufacturers these days have several towing options which can be ordered when buying your car. Many of the towing packages include a stronger suspension and extra-cooling capacities.

Chevrolet car and truck buyers can get a free trailering guide by writing: Chevrolet Motor Division, Special Vehicles 3007 Van Dyke Room 228-04, Warren, 48090. Ford shoppers should contact: Bob Bricker, RV Sales Ford Division, Ford Motor Company, 300 Renaissance Center, Thompson at 254-3009. 4 4 Speaking of free stuff, how'd you like a beautiful, 4-color map of the inland waterway from Fort Myers to Tarpon Springs? If so, all you have to do is send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: West Coast Inland Navigation District, 2002 Adams Lane, Sarasota, 33578. Jim Sulser will be conducting a free fishing clinic today at The Outpost, 713 U.S. 19 North, New Port Richey, from 9 a.m.

to 6 p.m. In addition to offering tips and fishing how-to's, there'll be a continuous slide show on freshwater fishing. Attorney Tom Johnson, Public Defender Dennis Lopez and Lufthausa Pilot Peter Haenzel recently returned from a quickie trip to Green Turtle Cay, where they enjoyed some non-stop reef fishing with guide Joe Sawyer. and some great snorkeling for lobster. "We agree with you that it's really a beautiful island and we recommend it highly to others," said Johnson.

Tribunelanders who'd like to learn more about the spot can call Martin Havill direct at the Green Turtle Club by dialing (809) 367-2572. Or you can call the club's Fort Lauderdale office at (305) 686-6712. Lake Okeechobee guides Ernie Glover and Glenn Hunter, based at Calusa Lodge in Lakeport, have been putting clients onto Box 43306, Detroit, 48243. Chrysler buyers can write: Chrysler Literature Distribution Headquarters, Box 3315, Livonia, 48151. GMC guides may be picked up at your local dealer.

If they happen to be out, ask him to order a copy for you. Also, there's a general towing guide out which discusses the fundamental rules of safe trailering which is published by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The guide, titled "Travel Camper Trailer Safety," is available for 75 cents (postage and handling) by writing: Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, Box 204, Dept. DOT, Chantilly, 22021.

The Hillsborough Environmental Coalition will meet at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, at the Tampa Woman's Club, 2901 Bayshore Blvd. Sally Thompson will moderate a panel discussion. Included on the panel will be Bill Hennessey with the Department of Environmental Regulation, Bill Ockunzzi of the Tampa Bay Regional Council and Roger Stewart of the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission. The meeting is free and the public is invited. For more information, call Sally Needles celebrates 30th birthday OCALA (AP) Needles, the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, will be honored with a 30-carrot cake at his 30th birthday ceremony Sunday in Ocala.

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