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References
- ↑ Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame bio for Ron Waples Retrieved October 17, 2016
- ↑ United States Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame bio for Ron Waples Retrieved October 17, 2016
- ↑ Wall of Fame Honorees - the Little Brown Jug Retrieved October 17, 2016
- ↑ New York Times October 13, 1983 article titled "WAPLES FINDING WEALTH AT HOME" Retrieved October 17, 2016
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