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References
- ↑ "Red Sox win sixth straight Intercounty Baseball League championship". Brantford Expositor. 10 September 2013.
- ↑ "Barrie Baycats sweep London Majors to claim IBL championship". Our London. 30 August 2014.
- ↑ "Barrie defeats Kitchener 8-4 in Game 5 to win IBL title". Barrie Examiner. 2 September 2015.