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- ↑ "Oregon grid aces to star for Bombers". The Oregonian. 1 September 1944. p. 21.
- ↑ "Portland pro eleven to be called the 'Rockets'; Seven suggest name". The Oregonian. 6 August 1944. p. 39.
- ↑ "Roosters bill chamber 'tilt'". The Oregonian. 20 August 1944. p. 41.
- ↑ "Rockets ready hefty line for pro inaugural Sunday". The Oregonian. 30 August 1944. p. 17.
- ↑ "Aerial attacks tops Portland before 10,213". The Oregonian. Portland,Oregon. 4 September 1944. p. 15.
- ↑ "Mustangs clipped Rockets 34 6, in wild rally". The Oregonian. 20 November 1944. p. 15.
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