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- ↑ Lewis, Michael (April 10, 1980). "Klivecka eager to open season". Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. p. 35. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- ↑ SPORTS LOG\ MISCELLANY: TEA MEN CUT TWO Boston Globe - Friday, October 24, 1980
- ↑ Cila of Arrows Fined $5,000
