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References
- ↑ "1905 Eminencia at the Seamheads Negro Leagues Database". www.seamheads.com. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ↑ Alfredo Arcaño Negro league statistics
- ↑ Julián Castillo Negro league statistics
- ↑ Gervasio González at Baseball-Reference
- ↑ Valentín González Negro league statistics
- ↑ Carlos Morán at Baseball-Reference
- ↑ Luis Padrón at Baseball-Reference
- ↑ Rogelio Valdés at Baseball-Reference
