CFL CHAIR SINGS NEW TUNE FOR LEAGUE'S FUTURE

          The Toronto Argonaunts won the CFL Grey Cup over the
     Edmonton Eskimos before a sold-out 38,595 in Hamilton,
     Ontario.  Earlier in the week, CFL Chair John Tory expressed
     "confidence" that the league's "survival is almost certain,"
     according to Marty York of the Toronto GLOBE & MAIL.  In
     October, Tory had said the league was close to folding, but
     is "more optimistic than ever now."  Tory predicted a
     minimum of eight teams next season, and "hopefully nine." 
     The GLOBE & MAIL's York notes TSN is "pleased with its
     ratings for CFL games" and hopes to broadcast as many as 60
     games in '97 (Toronto GLOBE & MAIL, 11/23).  The Grey Cup
     was seen on ESPN2 in the U.S. (THE DAILY).