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- 1 2 Knack, Joe (January 1, 1951). "Coast seeks first Happy New Year in five years". Toledo Blade. (Ohio). p. 22.
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- ↑ Knack, Joe (January 2, 1951). "It's famine again on Coast as Michigan win, 14-6". Toledo Blade. (Ohio). p. 18.
- ↑ Love, Bill (January 2, 1951). "Michigan snatches bowl victory from California in final period 14 to 6". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). p. 10.
- ↑ "Fourth quarter surge by Michigan routs hapless California". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. January 2, 1951. p. 10.
- ↑ "Halftime talk sparks Michigan". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. January 2, 1951. p. 24.
- ↑ Rose Bowl Game Timeline Archived March 17, 2010, at the Wayback Machine , Pasadena Tournament of Roses
- ↑ "Michigan may go to Rose Bowl on Ohio State upset; Illinois loses". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 26, 1950. p. 2, sports.
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- ↑ Stevenson, Jack (December 3, 1961). "Minnesota accepts bid, plays Uclans in Rose tilt". Youngstown Vindicator. (Ohio). Associated Press. p. D-1.