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- ↑ "1956 William & Mary Tribe Schedule and Results".
- ↑ Hank Maloney (October 27, 1956). "GW Gains 16-Point Lead, Fights Off William & Mary For 16–14 Win". Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia). p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Indians beaten by Keydets, 20–6". The Progress-Index. November 4, 1956. Retrieved January 4, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Gleason, Jim (November 18, 1956). "William and Mary Upended by Rutgers, 20-6". Daily Press . Newport News, Va. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Spiders end Indian jinx". The Virginian-Pilot. November 23, 1956. Retrieved November 6, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
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