GAME NOTES: It's one of the CFL's oldest rivalries, but again it seems to be a battle between two teams going in opposite directions. The Toronto Argonauts served notice last week in Winnipeg that they're not about to give up their East Division title without a fight. The Argos not only beat the Bombers 23-16 in the first game of the season for both teams, but did so at Canad Inns Stadium. Toronto did so with a stout defense and timely field goals from former NFL star Mike Vanderjagt. The Argos defense, which was the CFL's best last year, picked off Bombers starter Kevin Glenn three times and forced four turnovers in the contest. Vanderjagt, back with Toronto after nine seasons in the NFL, had a miserable start to his season by missing the first three field goals he attempted. But Vanderjagt connected from 44 and 49 yards out in the fourth quarter after the Argos took a one-point lead when the Bombers conceded a safety. There was nothing wrong with Vanderjagt's punting as he posted a solid 48-yard average on his seven kicks. But Toronto did lose former NFL receiver David Boston, who had a catch for four yards before going to the sidelines with a recurring foot injury. Afterwards, Boston declared he was leaving the team to have a foot operation that's expected to keep him out of the lineup for 10-12 weeks. Toronto head coach Rich Stubler got the victory in his CFL head-coaching debut, but it certainly wasn't pretty from an offensive perspective. Stubler held true to his word and rotated starter Kerry Joseph and backup Michael Bishop. Joseph finished 9-of-17 passing for 73 yards while Bishop was 6-of-14 for 111 yards and a touchdown. Hamilton certainly had its problems in a season-opening 33-10 home loss to Montreal. Offensively, the Ticats were plagued by turnovers and dropped passes, especially in a first half Montreal thoroughly dominated. Quarterback Casey Printers was often left to his own devices as he couldn't gain any sense of chemistry with his receiving corps and was held to 33 yards rushing on three carries. On defense, the Ticats tried to generate pressure on Montreal quarterback Anthony Calvillo, but often the veteran passer was either able to get the ball off quickly or merely sidestep the oncoming linebackers and linemen and buy himself time to decide whether to throw or run. The numbers: Toronto was 6-3 at home last year and 7-3 within the East Division. Hamilton was 0-9 on the road in 2008 and 1-9 against division rivals. Keys to the game: If Printers and Co. figured trying to move the ball against Montreal was tough, they're in for a long night against Toronto. The only newcomer in the Argos' starting lineup is cornerback Willie Middlebrooks, and he's a former NFL first-round draft pick. Linebacker Mike O'Shea moved past Alondra Johnson into second in the CFL's all-time tackles list, but he's simply one of a strong Argos linebacking quarter that also includes Kevin Eiben, Michael Fletcher and Willie Pile. Toronto used to have trouble defending against the run. Two years ago the club was last in the CFL, but last season was ranked second (86.6 yards against per game) and last week held Bombers running back Charles Roberts to 76 yards on the ground. That doesn't bode well for Hamilton running back Jesse Lumsden, who ran for 36 yards on four carries last week against Montreal. And if Lumsden can't establish the running game, that will take away the element of surprise against a veteran Argos secondary.