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- ↑ Lonnie White (April 30, 2013). "Cobras, Arena Football Make L.A. Debut Tonight". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ Lonnie White (May 21, 1988). "Now, Matt Stevens' Job Is to Turn the Cobras Around". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- 1 2 Lonnie White (July 23, 1988). "L.A. Is a Tough Arena for Indoor Football : Cobras Are Still Making Some Gains Despite Competition for Sports Dollar". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ Lonnie White (April 6, 1988). "Branch, Stevens Head Cobra Picks". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Box Score LA @ Chicago July 23, 1988". ArenaFan. Retrieved September 23, 2013.