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- ↑ "Western opens year beating EA, 20-8". The Arizona Republic. September 10, 1972. p. 2D – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Vic Royce (September 22, 1972). "Western's Win Streak Challenged". The Arizona Daily Star. p. D7 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Hardy Price (October 8, 1972). "Mesa's closing bid stalled; AWC wins". The Arizona Republic. p. D7 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Hardy Price (October 29, 1972). "Western throttles Phoenix, 24-0, to remain undefeated". The Arizona Republic. p. D9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Western Bound For Bowl". The Arizona Daily Star. November 13, 1972. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Matadors triumph in El Toro Bowl". The Arizona Republic. November 26, 1972. pp. D1, D3 – via Newspapers.com.