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- ↑ "Millersville Athletics - Facilities" . Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "F&M Academy Reunion Honors Rupp - Franklin & Marshall" . Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Dr. Theodore H. Rupp" . Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Diplomats Capture Rupp Cup - The Open Mat" . Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Franklin & Marshall claims Rupp Cup with victory" . Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Franklin & Marshall retains Rupp Cup" . Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "F&M Downs Marauders to Hang on to Rupp Cup" . Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "2014-2015 Wrestling Schedule" . Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "2016-2017 Wrestling Schedule" . Retrieved October 3, 2016.