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- 1 2 Meyers, Jeff (23 April 1989): "Stardust Memories: 31 Years After Failing to Stick With the Dodgers, Ralph Mauriello Is Still Pitching—and Pondering What Might Have Been," Los Angeles Times
- ↑ Retrosheet box score (13 September 1958): "Pittsburgh Pirates 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 4"
- ↑ Retrosheet box score (19 September 1958): "Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Chicago Cubs 1"
- ↑ Retrosheet box score (27 September 1958): "Chicago Cubs 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 4"