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- ↑ "S.L.I. tumbles to Lamar Tech". Monroe Morning World. September 16, 1956. Retrieved August 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "NSC battles to 6–6 score". The Shreveport Times. September 23, 1956. Retrieved August 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "SF Austin wins over Lamar Tech". The El Paso Times. October 7, 1956. Retrieved August 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lamar Tech plasters East Texas State 20–7". Valley Morning Star. October 14, 1956. Retrieved August 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Bearcats still unbeaten". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. October 21, 1956. Retrieved August 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lamar Tech halts McNeese outfit on 18–14 count". Monroe Morning World. October 28, 1956. Retrieved August 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Bobcats clip Lamar Tech". Corpus Christi Times. November 4, 1956. Retrieved August 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Javelinas win over Tech, 28–12". Corpus Christi Times. November 11, 1956. Retrieved August 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lamar Tech rips Sul Ross". San Angelo Standard-Times. November 18, 1956. Retrieved August 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
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