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References
- ↑ Beel, Brian (November 11, 1917). "Gordon Eleven Loses To Jackson". The Atlanta Constitution. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Teams Battle To Tie". Richmond Times-Dispatch. December 9, 1917.
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