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- ↑ Feldner, Karl (March 29, 1967). "Clippers Tie Up With Eagles". Evening Journal.
- ↑ "Wilmington Clippers Drown In Red Ink". Delaware County Times. September 7, 1967.
- ↑ "ACFL to Assist City Grid Team". The News Journal. September 11, 1967.
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