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- ↑ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
- ↑ "Bacharach Giants Obtain Pitcher, Release Fielder". Evening News . April 29, 1925. p. 17. Retrieved February 1, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Bacharach Giants Sign Harry Gillespie, Star Right-Handed Pitcher". Evening News . May 8, 1925. p. 24. Retrieved February 1, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Baltimore Sox Trip Potomacs". The Morning News . May 28, 1925. p. 24. Retrieved February 1, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Potomacs Split Twin Bill With Bloomfield". The Morning News . June 1, 1925. p. 8. Retrieved February 1, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
