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- ↑ Reeves, Jim. "Sundburg traded to Milwaukee." Fort Worth, Texas: Fort Worth Star-Telegram , December 8, 1983, p. E9 of pp. E1 and E9 (subscription required).
- ↑ "Rangers' AAA farm club." Fort Worth, Texas: Fort Worth Star-Telegram , August 2, 1983, p. C4 (subscription required).