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- ↑ Graham, William (March 31, 1943). "National Cup Final Slated For New York". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 18.
- ↑ Graham, William (March 31, 1943). "Baltimore S.C. Reorganizes for Loop Play". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 10.
- ↑ Graham, William (July 16, 1948). "Trenton Buys A. L. Franchise From Baltimore". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 16.
