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- ↑ Sproule, Robert. "The Ontario Rugby Football Union" (PDF). Pro Football Researchers. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- 1 2 "Tigers Champions, Hamilton defeated McGill 29 to 3 and now hold Canadian Rugby Honors (page 2 of archive)". The Montreal Gazette. December 3, 1906. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ↑ "CFL Guide and Record Book, 2017 Edition" (PDF). Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- 1 2 3 "1906". cflapedia.com. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
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