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- ↑ Holker Open Pairs winners [ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ Manley, Brent; Horton, Mark; Greenberg-Yarbro, Tracey; Rigal, Barry, eds. (2011). The Official Encyclopedia of Bridge - Biographies and Results (compact disk) (7th ed.). Horn Lake, MS: American Contract Bridge League. p. 245. ISBN 978-0-939460-99-1.
- ↑ Unheralded Team Captures Spingold Knockout Victory
- ↑ An Unusual Foursome Wins Reisinger Title at Nationals
- ↑ A Melding of Talent
