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- ↑ "Merritt C. Buxton". New York Times, page 31. 1951-05-10. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
- ↑ "Deeds Of Turf Greats Of Other Years Told". Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives. 1941-06-26. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
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