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Bombers struggle against Argos

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers looked to extend their unbeaten streak to 3-0, but the Toronto Argos had plans of their own to earn their first victory at home at BMO Field in Toronto on Aug. 21.

The Argos jumped out to a 13-0 lead after the first quarter. The Bombers gained some momentum during the second quarter as the Blue & Gold scored 14 points compared to the Argus 9 points. The score entering half time was 22 to 14 in favour of Toronto.

The Argos regained momentum during the third quarter scoring eight points competed to the Bombers one point.

During the four quarter in looked like Winnipeg was going to make a ball game of it during the final minutes when Bombers quarter back Zach Collaros connected with Rasheed Bailey for the touchdown, pulling the Bombers to within eight pints.

But the Bombers ran out of time and the Argos secured the 30 – 22 victory.

Callaros competed 18 of 33 (54.5 %) passes for 204 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and had one interception.

The Bombers play host to the visiting Calgary Stampeders at IG Field in Winnipeg on Aug. 29.

STANDINGS

West Division

1Saskatchewan3300686473-0-00-0-01-0-0
2Winnipeg3210462432-0-00-1-00-0-0
3Edmonton3120246620-2-01-0-01-0-0
4BC3120260630-1-01-1-01-2-0
5Calgary3120257601-2-00-0-00-1-0

East Division

1Toronto3210460631-0-01-1-00-0-0
2Montreal2110252410-0-01-1-00-0-0
3Ottawa2110226350-0-01-1-00-0-0
4Hamilton2020014490-0-00-2-00-0-0
Brook Jones
Brook Joneshttps://selkirktimes.ca
Brook Jones is the editor of the Selkirk Settler Times. Jones has 24 years of experience as a multimedia journalist.

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