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- ↑ "Trinity, Ill. 14 Findlay 7". The Marion Star. September 10, 1995. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Findlay 15 Malone 7". The Marion Star. December 3, 1995. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ John Denton (December 10, 1995). "Eagles get physical education". The Jackson Sun. p. C – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "CWU, Findlay unhappy with deadlock: NAIA Division II title is shared for the third time since 1981". The Spokesman Review. December 17, 1995. p. C4 – via Newspapers.com.