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- ↑ Bunch, Ken (November 29, 1969). "Norsemen Win Juco Crown, 20-6". Tulsa Daily World . Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. A17. Retrieved April 8, 2024– via Newspapers.com
. - ↑ "Yuba Beats Saddleback 24-19 To Take State Small JC Title". The Sacramento Bee . Sacramento, California. December 8, 1969. p. C6. Retrieved April 8, 2024– via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ Distel, Dave (December 15, 1969). "Fresno Blast Fullerton, For State JC Title, 28-9". Los Angeles Times . Los Angeles, California. p. 5, part III. Retrieved April 8, 2024– via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ "JC Grid Playoffs". Santa Maria Times . Santa Maria, California. November 26, 1969. p. 8. Retrieved April 8, 2024– via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ "Fresno Romps to 36-13 Win Over Harbor". Los Angeles Times . Los Angeles, California. November 30, 1969. p. 14D. Retrieved April 8, 2024– via Newspapers.com .
