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PCC took Navy 24-6 in the finals for the championship.
- ↑ Carlson, Kenneth N. (February 1984). "National Championships". Rugby Football Scorebook (1st ed.). Lynwood, WA: Rain Belt Inc. p. 6. ISBN 0-938428-04-7.
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