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References
- ↑ "Western Province v Transvaal 1959-60". CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ↑ Wisden 1961, p. 876.
- ↑ "First-class bowling in each season by Sidney Stanley". CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 August 2017.