Stampeders hand Blue Bombers first loss of the season with 37-16 victory
Clark Barnes and Damien Alford caught his touchdown passes, Dedrick Mills scored a rushing touchdown and Damon Webb and Derrick Moncrief returned interceptions to score for the Stampeders (3-1) in front of an announced 22,485 at McMahon Stadium.
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CTV News
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