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- ↑ "Illinois drowns Indians in 4th quarter cloudburst, 40-7". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. January 2, 1952. p. 12.
- ↑ "Big bowl battles feature Illinois over Stanford 40-7". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. January 2, 1952. p. 12.
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- ↑ "Coaching Legends - Appeared as Both a Player and a Head Coach". Tournament of Roses.
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