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- ↑ Foldesy, Jody. "Bowls burgeon as big business", The Washington Times. December 21, 1997. Page A1.
- ↑ "Great Lakes, Fort Ord Play In Salad Bowl". The Washington Post. Nov 29, 1953. p. C3.
- ↑ "Salad Bowl Win Goes to San Diego". Los Angeles Times. Jan 2, 1953. p. C4.
- ↑ "Border Stars Win Salad Bowl, 13-10". The Washington Post and Times-Herald (1954-1959). Jan 1, 1956. p. C1.
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