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- ↑ Lewis, Michael (28 March 1979). "Improved Lancers Should Finish Third in Division". Democrat and Chronicle . pp. 4D.
- ↑ Sniders, Bruno (18 July 1979). "Assistant Coach Duerden Dismissed by Popovic". Democrat and Chronicle .