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- ↑ "Fans of Male-Manual rivalry gather at historical society to share memories". The Courier Journal. 2015-01-24. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ↑ "OCT. 23, 2015 – ARCHIVE BROADCAST – HSFB100 #14 LOUISVILLE MALE (KY) VS. DUPONT MANUAL (KY)". Great American Rivalry Series. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ↑ Frakes, Jason. "Crimsons will face Male on Friday in 133rd Old Rivalry", The Courier-Journal , October 22, 2015. Accessed October 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Male vs Manual….the longest-running football rivalry in Kentucky". The Louisville Quest. 2015-09-22. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ↑ Johnson, Kyra. "What to know before the Male vs. Manual game". Manual RedEye. Retrieved 2022-09-27.