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- ↑ "LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970–1979" (PDF). LPGA. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2010.
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- ↑ Erickson, P.J. (October 23, 1972). "Rawls' victory what doc ordered". Tucson Daily Citizen. pp. 39–40 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Betsy Rawls wins LPGA meet". Enquirer and News. Battle Creek Michigan. Associated Press. October 23, 1972. pp. B–4 – via newspapers.com.