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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Toronto Argonauts
Alumni Association
Hope everyone had a terrific Late-spring, we launched If you have not paid your

summer and are getting in the Toronto Argonauts dues yet, would you please
Executive Committee
some fall golf now. Alumni Association Support take a few minutes and send

Fund (TAAA) to help alumni in your dues. Further mem-
President: Stace Coray
Going into week 12, the CFL that may not be able to help bership information is noted
Vice President: Dan Ferrone play-off picture is starting to themselves by offering short inside the newsletter.
take shape. The Argos are -term financial assistance.
Secretary/Treasurer: Bob Bronk
sitting in second place in the Former players (have been Once again, if you are inter-
Past President: Peter Martin
East and facing some adver- on a regular League game ested in getting involved in
sity. But with a lot of football roster and retired for at least some way, please send me
left, we will see how things 5 years), coaches, head an email at
Board of Directors
all play out over the next sev- trainers and equipment [email protected]
Steve Ackroyd
eral weeks. managers with the Toronto and one of us will be glad to
Bob Bronk Argonauts Football Club are talk more over a coffee or
Congratulations to Bill Sy- eligible. If you know anyone lunch.
Stace Coray
mons and Zeke O’Connor! who may require a helping
Fred Dunbar For those of you that may not hand, please let us know. Look forward to seeing you at
know, Bill Symons and Zeke a game this fall as we watch
Dan Ferrone
O’Connor are heading into In 2015 we have taken and cheer on the Double
Mike Jovanovich the Ontario Sports Hall of steps to build better commu- Blue.
Alan McLean Fame: Sy, as one of the nication and opportunities to
2015 Hall of Fame Induc- get together with former Thanks very much for your
Rob Malich
tees, and Zeke, a recipient of teammates, coaches, train- continued support!
John Malinosky the Sandy Hawley Commu- ers and managers. By do-
nity Service Award. They ing so, we hope to provide Cheers,
Peter Martin
(and the other inductees and an opportunity to better
Gerry Sternberg recipients) will be inducted at keep us connected with you. Stace Coray
the Ontario Sports Hall of Feedback is not just wel-
Bill Symons
Fame 20th Annual Induction comed but encouraged, so
Robert Thompson Ceremonies and Awards that we can work towards
Gala September 24, 2015 in strengthening that connec-

Toronto, Ontario. tion.

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TORONTO - The Argonauts headed to Hamilton on Monday, facing
off against the rival Tiger-Cats in the 45th Labour Day Classic at Tim
Hortons Field. The temperature on the field soared to over 30 de-
grees Celsius in the afternoon sun, reflective of the heat and animos-
ity between the two arch-rivals. Unfortunately for the Double Blue, it
was the Ticats who took this one and the Ballard Trophy in the proc-
ess, as the Argonauts fell by a score of 42-12.

The Argonauts received the ball to start, and despite a stalled drive

after one first down, K/P Swayze Waters booted a monster punt 82

yards through the end zone to give Toronto the rouge and an early
possession near midfield. But the Argos offence again struggled to
lead.
find a rhythm, forced to punt it away for the sixth time.

The Tiger-Cats came out with guns blazing on their first drive, as QB
Collaros eclipsed 300-yards passing on the ensuing Ticats drive, as
Zach Collaros completed consecutive passes to WRs Terrell Sink-
Medlock kicked home a 48-yard field goal to extend Hamilton’s lead.
field and Luke Tasker to bring Hamilton into the red zone. A couple

of Argos penalties shortened the field even further, and Collaros
Toronto’s offence showed signs of life after the following kickoff,
found WR Terence Toliver for a 12-yard score, giving Hamilton a 7-1
marching down the field on a series of short completions from Harris.
lead.
After the drive stalled in the red zone, Waters missed a chip shot and
Another short drive for the Argos ended in a punt, and the Ticats
Hamilton return man Brandon Banks brought the ball out of the end
took over once again. After being backed up in the shadow of their
zone to prevent the single.
goalposts, Collaros found former Argo Terrell Sinkfield streaking

down the right side of the field for a 48-yard completion on second
The ugliness began following the punt return, with the Tiger-Cats tak-
down. The Argos defence stiffened with Collaros and the ‘Cats
ing three unnecessary roughness penalties, pushing them back to
knocking at the door, forcing Hamilton to settle for a 16-yard field
their own three-yard line. After a first down pass, Argos DL Cleyon
goal. The first quarter ended with the Tiger-Cats on top 10-1.
Laing stripped Collaros of the ball and Hamilton native Daryl Waud fell

on the ball for his first career fumble recovery.
A blocked punt on the ensuing Argonauts drive gave the Tiger-Cats

prime field position, and Collaros was sure to capitalize. A few plays
Following the recovery, Toronto’s offence was in three-down mode,
later, he found WR Tiquan Underwood for the touchdown, extending
not willing to settle for three. After taking a sack, Harris completed
Hamilton’s lead to 17-1.
passes to RB Brandon Whitaker and Vidal Hazelton on third down
The next drive didn’t see the Argos offence fare much better, as a
before finding Kevin Elliott in the end zone for Toronto’s first major of
pass attempt on first down tipped of the hands of WR Vidal Hazelton
the game. Collaros then hit SB Anthony Coombs on a bit of misdirec-
and into the waiting arms of Ticats DB Courtney Stephen. Toronto’s
tion on the two-point conversion, cutting into Hamilton’s lead.
defence conceded yards but buckled down in the red zone, holding

Hamilton to a field goal.
The third quarter ended with the Tiger-Cats still holding on to a three-

touchdown advantage, 30-9.
The first-half woes continued for Toronto on the next Tiger-Cats
After another stop from Toronto’s second-half defence, Harris took
drive, as Collaros continued his hot play. The former Argos QB com-
over once again and immediately found WR Tori Gurley streaking
pleted four straight passes before finding a wide-open Sinkfield for
down the field for a 39-yard completion. After a couple of nice catch-
his second touchdown of the game. The score put the Argos in a
and-runs from Coombs, the Argos were forced to kick a field goal, and
deep hole, trailing 27-1 at halftime.
Swayze Waters nailed the 43-yarder to bring the score to 30-12.

Late in the fourth quarter with the game out of hand, Collaros and the
Toronto’s defence forced a two-and-out to begin the second half, and
Tiger-Cats salted the wound, as Sinkfield scored his second touch-
a pair of Tiger-Cats penalties on the punt return gave the Argos
down of the game on a short out route, and QB Jeff Mathews found

paydirt on a one-yard plunge a drive later.

In the end, a poor first half doomed to the Argonauts and despite out-
scoring Hamilton in the final two quarters, it was too little too late. The
Argonauts conceded the Labour Day Classic and the Ballard Trophy
42-12, moving to 6-4 on the season.

LB Greg Jones once again led the Argonauts defence with seven de-
fensive tackles, while Tristan Okpalaugo tallied his team-leading sixth
sack of 2015. Harris finished the night 24 of 34 passing, with one
touchdown and one interception.
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T R I V I A Q U E S T I O N S

1. What is the Annis Stukus Trophy and who was the first
recipient?

2. What is the John Candy Memorial Award and who has
won it the most times?

3. Why did the Argonauts not play any games in 1879?

4. What Argos Alumni QB loved baseball more than foot-
ball and was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1971 as a
short stop?

*** Answers can be found on page 9 *** W h o i s t h i s
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Before we know it, CFL die hard fans from all over will be freezing their tails off at the
103rd Grey Cup game in Winnipeg (where cars need to be plugged in to ensure they
start), while the rest of us will watch the game from the comforts of our own couches or
local pubs.
Send us your party details by the end of day Monday, November 9th and we will send
out where the parties are around North America so y’all can get together and trash talk,
remember the good ol days and call plays like a coach from your laz-y-boy.

L O C A L A L U M N I W A N T E D T O S P E A K T O
H I G H R I S K Y O U T H
Do you have a story you want to share about an addiction, being in
a gang, growing up in a tough neighbourhood or you yourself have
had run-ins with the law? If you can donate 2-3 hours of your time
to speak to high risk youth on how to focus and coping strategies.
Please contact Crista to let her know your availability. The location
will be on the Danforth.
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The Toronto Argonauts have been kind enough to extend a significant benefit to all paid members of the
Argos Alumni. All paid members with proof of membership and photo ID become automatic members to the
Reciprocal Program allowing you to enjoy many discounts for the next year in the GTA. Discounts are to
many attractions in Toronto, sporting events and social venues.
# D O U B L E B L U E F O R E V E R
As the strongest Alumni Association in the CFL, your membership helps keep the Association alive, as well as adding
funds to the Argos Support Fund to help some of our own Alumni that require assistance. The Association also as-
sists other organizations such as the CFLAA and various charity organizations. As Alumni, we want to stay con-
nected with all past players and assist when and where we can. The Association is a non-profit organization and it
wants to grow its community involvement with your help.

The Association fees have not been raised in years. We recognize many of you live too far to enjoy some of the local
benefits of membership so we offer two types of membership fees. If you live outside of Ontario, the membership fee
is $20CDN and the fee for those living in Ontario remains at $35CDN.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Access to 2 free tickets per regular season home Argos game and 50% off of any others (not including Playoffs). The
Association has a 50 ticket allotment per game.
 50% off season tickets
 Invitations to all Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association socials
 15% Discount on Argo merchandise at the Blue Jays Store by gate 3 at the Rogers Centre (with presentation of
membership card) http://www.rogerscentre.com/inaround/jays_shop.jsp
 Invitation to the Annual Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Reunion–Occurred Wed April 15th, 2015
 Invitation to purchase tickets to the Annual Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Golf Tournament - Occurred
Mon June 1st, 2015
 1YR MEMBERSHIP TO RECIPROCAL PROGRAM—valid until May 31, 2016
 BOATMAN, Official Newsletter of the Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Alumni
 Discounts and offers (clothing, car detailing, cosmetic discount, preferred car pricing and more)
 Opportunity to offer products or services in the newsletter
 Alumni rings available for purchase
 Automatic membership to the Canadian Football League Alumni Association and all associated benefits therein
i.e. Nissan Canada Vehicle Purchase program http://www.cflaa.ca/general-benefits-2/

PAYMENT OPTIONS

We are happy to offer you convenient payment options:
PayPal: http://www.argonauts.ca/page/alumni-membership

Email (For Canadian bank transfers ONLY): Electronic banking payment transfers of $35CDN or $20CDN can be
emailed to [email protected]

Mail cheque for $35CDN or $20CDN payable to the Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association to:
Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association
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T R I V I A A N S W E R S
1. The Annis Stukus Torphy has recognized excellence in coaching since 1961 when Hamilton’s Jim
Trimble First won the award. The Edmonton Eskimos Alumni Association presented a trophy in honour of
the Eskimos first coach, the legendary Annis Stukus. Winners are selected by Members of the Football
Reporters of Canada.

Stukus played with the Argos from 1935 – 41, along with his brothers Bill and Frank, helping the Boatmen
to Grey Cup victories in 1937 & 1938 and played 12 years in the CFL excelling at 6 different positions. In
1949 Stukus transitioned to coaching becoming the Eskimos first Head Coach and General Manager in
1949.

2. The John Candy Memorial Award is given out every year to the Toronto Argonauts
player of the year as voted on by the Football Reporters of Canada. Formerly known
as the Toronto Argonauts Player of the Year Award, this honour was renamed in the
memory of former club owner John Candy following his passing in 1994.

Darrell “Mookie” Mitchell won this award three times in 1998, 2000 & 2002. For a
complete list of all recipients: http://argonauts.ca/page/john-candy-memorial-award-
winners

3. There were too many injuries to the members during the competitive rowing season i 1879 forcing the
Argonaut Football Club to cease operation for the year.

4. In 1971, Condredge Holloway was drafted in the first round 4th pick by the Expos as shortstop. Hollo-
way’s mother insisted Holloway attend College and refused to allow her son to sign the baseball contract.
Condredge became the first African-American to start at the QB position at Tennessee and in a South-
eastern Conference school. Condredge was also the first black baseball player in UT history.

After leading the Volunteers to three bowl game appearances from 1972-74, Holloway was drafted by the
NFL in 1975 as a DB by the Patriots. Instead Holloway came to the CFL, playing for the Ottawa Rough
Riders starting in 1975. Later, he moved to the Toronto Argonauts, capturing the FL’s Most Outstanding
Player award in 1982 and guided the Argos to a Grey Cup Championship in 1983, Toronto’s first title in 31
years.

Condredge is in his 17th year
as
Assistant Athletic Director at
UT.

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