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- ↑ Lamar Phillips (October 15, 1962). "Points Count, And C of E had More Than OU: Braves' Streak Snapped At 23". The Ottawa Herald. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Jimmy Watts (September 17, 1960). "Ottawa Parcels Out 53-0 Loss to Friends". The Wichita Eagle. p. 7B – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Power-Laden Braves Smash Friends: Opener Won By 53-0 Score". The Ottawa Herald. September 17, 1960. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Jack Fenton (September 26, 1960). "OU Braves Batter Bethel 34-0: Ottawa Attack Shows Flashes Of Brilliance In Ragged Contest". The Ottawa Herald. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ottawa Steam-Roller Mauls Sterling For 62-21 Victory". The Ottawa Herald. October 3, 1960. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Jack Fenton (October 10, 1960). "Powerful Ottawa Ground Game Grinds Out Win Over Emporia". The Ottawa Herald. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ottawa Braves Smash Out 5th Win Of Year". The Ottawa Herald. October 17, 1960. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ottawa Braves Slip By Tough Southwestern 13-7". The Ottawa Herald. October 24, 1960. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "OU Braves Win Seventh In Row". The Ottawa Herald. October 31, 1960. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Jack Fenton (November 5, 1960). "Braves Roll Over Bethany Swedes". The Ottawa Herald. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.