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References
- ↑ Squash, Rackets Association (1985). The SRA Squash Annual 1984-85. The Squash Rackets Association. ISBN 0-7207-1538-5.
- ↑ Palmer, Michael (1984). Guinness Book of Squash. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-270-1.
