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- ↑ (January 20, 1971). Texas, Southern Loops Join to Former Dixie Association, Lawrence Journal-World (Associated Press)
- ↑ (June 29, 1971). Dixie Association Appeared Doomed, Bonham Daily Favorite (Associated Press)
- ↑ "1971 Southern League (Dixie Association) Standings". Stats Crew. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ↑ "1971 Texas League (Dixie Association) Standings". Stats Crew. Retrieved May 4, 2020.