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- ↑ Hill, E. Garry. "A History of the NCAA Championships: Team Scores" (PDF). Track & Field News . Retrieved November 29, 2014.[ permanent dead link ]
- 1 2 Newland, Russell J. (June 24, 1935). "Owens Captures More Laurels On Track". Reno Evening Gazette . Retrieved November 27, 2014.
- ↑ "Three New Marks for N.C.4.A. Meet". Lawrence Journal-World. June 24, 1935. Retrieved March 27, 2014.