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Although Saskatchewan Roughriders fans were salivating at the possibility of a first-place finish, the alternative scenario — also a rare occurrence — is highly delectable.

Take the Labour Day Classic, factor in stakes that are exponentially higher, and prepare to enjoy a CFL West Division semi-final between the Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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The Nov. 11 matchup features traditional rivals in a non-traditional scenario.

Regina has not been the host city for a Roughriders/Bombers playoff matchup since Nov. 8, 1975, when Saskatchewan posted a 42-24 first-round victory.

To recap:

• George Reed, playing for the final time at Taylor Field, rushed for 101 yards and one touchdown.

• Ron Lancaster completed 20 of 27 passes for 338 yards, with two of his four touchdown passes being caught by Rhett Dawson.

• Saskatchewan sacked the Bombers’ Ralph (he was not yet known as Dieter) Brock six times, with George Wells felling the quarterback on five occasions.