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FORMER star Fred “Curly” Morrison predicts that will win the NFL Final again this year and for several seasons to come. Morrison, who played offensive back with Chicago Bears and Cleve- land Browns, is Hal Kelly’s guest expert every Sunday afternoon when a top NFL game is seen on the CBC-TV network. “Coach Vince Lombardi has a solid powerhouse at Green Bay,” explains Morrison. “The Packers’ offense and defense are good and they have great depth at all positions. I think they’re one of the best teams ever to play in the league.” Detroit or possibly might challenge Green Bay next season but the Packers could lead the Western Conference for four or five years, he says. “It looks like the New York Giants will win the Eastern Conference again,” says Morrison, “but Green Bay should beat them in the NFL Final.” (The NFL Championship Final will be seen on CBC-TV, Sun- day, Dec. 30). RECIPES FEATURED ON is a with the York team. think the Giants "LADIES FIRST" EACH THURSDAY “Age problem New I will ON CBWT AND CBXT start to slip,” he says. “Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles could give New York a tough time next year . . . especially Washington. MAT’S PORK CHOPS They have fine potential and excellent coaching.” Asked about , former Alouettes star now recipes that you’ll agree are Two playing with St. Louis Cardinals, Morrison said: tasty and different. “I think too much was expected of Sam. He was supposed to inspire Recipe No. 1 the Cardinals and make them win. With the team now out of conten- tion, the coach is using his younger players to see what they can do, Bone chops and saute in oil on including . But Sam will no doubt have both sides. another chance to prove himself.” Transfer to a casserole. Pour % Morrison feels the smaller U.S. football field prevents the NFL cup cider, apple juice or wine over adopting Canadian rules. them. Sprinkle generously with salt “Because NFL teams usually play in parks, it’s impossible and pepper and add a pinch each to enlarge the playing field. Canadian rules such as the 12th player and of basil, marjoram and paprika. the single point are impractical.” Add one onion, studded with He thinks Canadians should not adopt more U.S. rules” because cloves. Cover and bake at 350 de- they have a darn good game of their own.” grees for 45 minutes.

Recipe No. 2 Saute chops in oil until tender. Remove from pan. Saute one onion in oil in pan. Return chops to pan. Sprinkle with one teaspoon flour, and add one cup of chicken stock and % cup of wine, cider or apple juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer on top of stove for about 30 minutes. Remove chops and add to the sauce one teaspoon of dry mustard and two tablespoons of chopped pickle. Pour sauce over chops be- fore serving.