Overview of the events of 1938 in Canadian football
For the second consecutive season the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers met for the Grey Cup . The Argonauts won the game.[1]
The Edmonton Eskimos joined the WIFU and adopted the colours of blue and white . The Eskimos eventually withdrew from the union in 1940.[2]
Regular season [ edit ] Final regular season standings [ edit ] Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points
*Bold text means that they have clinched the playoffs.
*UBC games are worth 3 points in the standings
Grey Cup playoffs [ edit ] Note: All dates in 1938
Semifinals [ edit ]
Sarnia won the total-point series by 24–5. Sarnia will play the Toronto Argonauts (IRFU Champions) in the Eastern Finals. Toronto won the total-point series by 14–4. Toronto will play the Sarnia Imperials (ORFU Champions) in the Eastern Finals.
Winnipeg won the total-point series by 25–9. Winnipeg advances to the Grey Cup game. Toronto advances to the Grey Cup game.
Playoff bracket [ edit ] Quarterfinals Semifinals Grey Cup final IRFU Toronto Argonauts 9-5 IRFU Ottawa Rough Riders 1-3 IRFU Toronto Argonauts 25 EAST ORFU Sarnia Imperials 8 ORFU Sarnia Imperials 9-15 ORFU Montreal Nationals 5-0 IRFU Toronto Argonauts 30 WIFU Winnipeg Blue Bombers 7 WIFU Calgary Bronks WIFU BYE WIFU Calgary Bronks 7-2 WEST WIFU Winnipeg Blue Bombers 12-13 WIFU Winnipeg Blue Bombers 13 WIFU Regina Roughriders 0
Grey Cup Championship [ edit ]
Note: Eastern Final Playoff date is not confirmed, however since the regular season in the East ended November 12, and all other playoff dates, as well as Grey Cup date are accurate, it is reasonable to assume the above date is accurate. 1938 Eastern (Combined IRFU & ORFU) All-Stars selected by Canadian Press [ edit ] NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions.
1st Team [ edit ] QB – Annis Stukus , Toronto Argonauts FW – Ted Morris , Toronto Argonauts HB – Johnny Ferraro , Montreal Nationals HB – Hugh Sterling , Sarnia Imperials HB – Art West , Toronto Argonauts E – Wes Cutler , Toronto Argonauts E – Bernie Thompson , Toronto Argonauts C – George Willis , University of Western Ontario G – Charles "Tiny" Hermann , Ottawa Rough Riders G – Bob Reid , Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers T – Dave Sprague , Ottawa Rough Riders T – Mike Clawson , Sarnia Imperials 2nd Team [ edit ] QB – Ab Box , Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers FW – Ernie Hempey , Montreal Nationals HB – Murray Griffin , Ottawa Rough Riders HB – Herb Westman , McGill University HB – Bob Isbister , Toronto Argonauts E – Tony McCarthy , Ottawa Rough Riders E – Syd Reynolds , Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers C – Joseph "Curley" Moynahan , Ottawa Rough Riders G – Alex Fleming , Montreal Nationals G – George Fraser , Ottawa Rough Riders T – Tommy Burns , Montreal Indians T – Bunny Wadsworth , Ottawa Rough Riders
NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions.
QB – Ab Box , Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers FW – Ernie Hempey , Montreal Nationals HB – Johnny Ferraro , Montreal Nationals HB – Eddie Thompson , Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers DB – Hugh Sterling , Sarnia Imperials E – Syd Reynolds , Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers E – Eddie Burton , Montreal Nationals C – Dave Ryan , Montreal Nationals G – Bob Reid , Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers G – Alex Fleming , Montreal Nationals T – Mike Clawson , Sarnia Imperials T – Tommy Burns , Montreal Nationals
References [ edit ]