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References
- ↑ "Constitution's All-Southern Picked By Coach Donahue of Champion Auburn Team" (PDF). Atlanta Constitution. November 30, 1913. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 23, 2015.
- ↑ Patrick Garbin (2008). About Them Dawgs!: Georgia Football's Memorable Teams and Players. p. 22. ISBN 9780810860407.
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