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- 1 2 Bob Wilson, ScorrerStats.us
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- ↑ New Soccer Men For U.S. League | Wilson and Cook, Star British Players, Reported as Acquisitions for America, Bethlehem Globe, July 29, 1925, via Bethlehem Steel Soccer Club
- ↑ The US Open Cup Final: 1914-present, Josh Hakala, TheCup.us, 30 September 2011
- ↑ 2-2 Tie With Boston on Sunday Clinches Honor for Local Champions, The Globe-Times, Bethlehem, April 16, 1928, via Bethlehem Steel Soccer Club
- ↑ J & P Coats Team Includes Many Stars | Former Fall River Players are Aiding Threadmakers to Win Games, The Globe -- Bethlehem, September 6, 1928, via Bethlehem Steel Soccer Club