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Canadian Football News in 1931

The Ottawa Senators reverted to the name "Ottawa Rough Riders."

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The Canadian Rugby Union approved the forward pass for all leagues and the first touchdown pass in Grey Cup history was a Warren Stevens to Kenny Grant play in Montreal's 22–0 win over Regina.

Convert scrimmage line was moved to the five-yard line, and the point could be scored by a drop-kick, place kick, run or pass.

Final regular season standings

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.

* Victoria Games worth 4 points in standings

Grey Cup Playoffs

Note: All dates in 1931

ORFU Final

  • Sarnia advances to the East Semi-Final.

    • East Semi-Final

  • Western Ontario advances to the East Final.

    • East Final

  • Montreal advances to the Grey Cup game.

    • Western Semi-Finals

  • Calgary won the total-point series by 20–5. Calgary advances to the Western Final.
  • Regina advances to the Western Final.

    • West Finals

  • Regina advances to the Grey Cup game.

    • 1931 Canadian Football Awards

  • Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy (IRFU MVP) – Gordie Perry (RB), Montreal AAA Winged Wheelers

    • References

    1931 in Canadian football Wikipedia
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