By David R. Jackson
Bardacke, Theodore. "B-Cup jocks: 34-23-35, hike." San Diego Magazine. Sept. 1975: 76-79, 136.
- A feature article about the formation of a women's football team called the San Diego Lobos.
Bridges, John. "Women's Professional Football and the Changing Role of the Woman Athlete." In Umphlett, Wiley L., ed. American Sport Culture. (Lewisburg, PA: Bucknell Univ. Press, 1985): 143-158.
Brower, William A. "Shove Over, O.J., Here Comes Linda--Superstar of Women's Pro Football." Sepia. Nov. 1977: 28-32.
- A profile of Toledo Troopers' running back Linda Jefferson.
Carden, Lance. "Women's Football is No Powder Puff' Game." Christian Science Monitor. 28 Oct. 1977: 12.
- A preview of the 1977 National Women's Football League Championship Game between the Oklahoma City Dolls and the Toledo Troopers.
"Consider the Fillies of the Field: All-girl teams tackle pro ball." Life. 23 June 1972: 62-65.
-A photo essay about women's football teams.
"Dandelions tie Lobos, 6-6, in football opener." Los Angeles Times. 18 Aug. 1975, Sports:
-An account of the San Diego Lobos' first game versus the Los Angeles Dandelions.
Florence, Mal. "The Dandelions are no daisies." Los Angeles Times. 23 July 1973, sec 3 (Sports): 1, 7.
-A report on the Los Angeles Dandelions' first game: a loss to the Dallas Bluebonnets.
Gable, Mona. "Women in Football." Women's Sports. Sept. 1981: 28.
-The state of the National Women's Football League as of 1981.
Gewecke, Cliff. "Latest sports teams: tackle football for women." Christian Science Monitor. 2 Aug. 1973: 15.
Harris, Roy J., Jr. "What kind of team has a 110-pound end and a 265-pound tackle?" Wall Street Journal. 2 Dec. 1971: 1, 8.
- An article about play-for-pay women's football teams in the Midwest.
Liddick, Betty. "Off with the pompons, on with the pads." Los Angeles Times. 15 Apr. 1973, sec 9 (View): 1, 20.
- Tryouts for the Los Angeles Dandelions women's football team.
Maher, Charles. "These ladies wear the pads." Los Angeles Times. 14 July 1973, sec 3 (Sports): 1, 7.
- The Los Angeles Dandelions prepare for their first game.
Meisler, Andy. "Linda Jefferson, Athlete of the Year." womenSports. June 1975: 28-30, 52.
Neff, James. "Football female." Cleveland Plain Dealer. 10 Nov. 1983: 25-A.
- An account of the Cleveland Brewers' victory in the 1983 NWFL Championship Game.
Rapoport, Ron. "Wham, Bam, Thank You, Ma'am." womenSports. Nov. 1974: 38-43, 52, 67-69.
- An article series about women's football teams.
Schneider, Russell. "They're serious about football." Cleveland Plain Dealer. 4 June 1980.
- Tryouts for the Cleveland Brewers' women's football team.
Searcy, Jay. "At QB for Dallas--Barbara O'Brien." New York Times. 29 Sept. 1974, sec 5: 14.
Twombly, Wells. "A game of soft knocks." (Source and exact date unknown) circa 1974/75: pp. 2C-7C.
- An article about a couple San Francisco Bay Area women's football teams--the San Jose Knockers and the San Francisco Busters, which later merged to become the San Jose Ravens. (I received a copy of this article from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Library.)
"Weaker sex? My foot! Women take to gridiron in their own version of the National Football League." Ebony. Nov. 1973: 182-184, 186, 188, 190.
- A photo essay about women's football teams.
Cote, Greg. 'My Mother...A Football Player?!' Miami Herald. February 22, 1999. Section C; Page 1, Column 1
Schmid, Pam. "No-limits mom; Ellie Adolpho of St. Paul works with children by the day, then knocks opponents silly at night as a member of the pioneer women's football team, the Minnesota Vixens." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN). October 6, 1999. Metro Edition. SPORTS; Pg. 1C.
The Associated Press State & Local Wire, October 2, 2000, Monday, BC cycle, Sports News, 764 words, Women ready for football, By BARRY BORTNICK, The Gazette
The Toronto Star November 15, 2000, Wednesday, Edition 1 SECTION: SPORTS LENGTH: 757 words HEADLINE: WOMEN GRIDDERS SEMI-TOUGH
The Gazette (Montreal) June 27, 1994, Monday, FINAL EDITION SECTION: WOMAN NEWS; FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND AROUND THE CORNER: INTERNATIONAL; Pg. C1/BREAK LENGTH: 101 words HEADLINE: Women's football sweeps Japan DATELINE: TOKYO
The Associated Press State & Local Wire The materials in the AP file were compiled by The Associated Press. These materials may not be republished without the express written consent of The Associated Press. October 23, 2000, Monday, BC cycle SECTION: Sports News LENGTH: 496 words HEADLINE: Fans embrace down-to-earth women's football BYLINE: By COLLEEN SLEVIN, Associated Press Writer DATELINE: THORNTON, Colo.
Orton, Kathy. "D.C. Divas of Women's League Notch Historic Victory." The Washington Post. May 13, 2001; SPORTS: D02. ... lead the D.C. Divas of the National Women's Football League to a 10-6 ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 21, 2001, Saturday, THREE STAR EDITION, SPORTS, Pg. 22, 368 words, NEW WOMEN'S LEAGUE BEGINS PLAY TODAY, The Associated Press, NASHVILLE, TENN.... a piece of the new National Women's Football League.
THE HARTFORD COURANT, April 20, 2001 Friday, 7 SPORTS FINAL, SPORTS; Pg. C8, 466 words, CONNECTICUT CRUSH TO OPEN NWFL SEASON, Lori Riley... teams in the new National Women's Football League.First game: Tonight ...
The Boston Globe, February 28, 2001, Wednesday, ,THIRD EDITION, Pg. D7, 886 words, SPORTS WOMEN NOTEBOOK; THEY'VE GOT SOMETHING TO KICK ABOUT, By Barbara Huebner, Globe Staff... a new league - the National Women's Football League - will be fielding a..
The Boston Globe, December 13, 2000, Wednesday, ,THIRD EDITION, Pg. F9, 420 words, SPORTS WOMEN; LEAGUE MAY BE FACING SOME COMPETITION, By Barbara Huebner, Globe Staff ... planning to launch this spring.The National Women's Football League is hoping to have 8-12 ...
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Video Monitoring Services of America, Connecticut News, February 26, 2001, Monday, 11:00 PM, WVIT-TV, Television, Television, 82 words, 19, wvit23000226... for women for their National Women's Football League. Visual - women.
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Video Monitoring Services of America, Channel 12 News At Six, December 7, 2000, Thursday, 6:00 PM, WKRC-TV, Television, Television, 68 words, 19, wkrc18001207, START: National Women's Football League. Team may be forming here
Video Monitoring Services of America, Connecticut News Today, December 4, 2000, Monday, AM, WVIT-TV, Television, Television, 54 words, 21, wvit05001204 ... league. Teased Segment - The National Womens Football League, the WNFL, is recruiting women to ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, Connecticut News Today, December 4, 2000, Monday, AM, WVIT-TV, Television, Television, 61 words, 75, wvit05001204... Womens football league. The National Womens Football League, the WNFL, is recruiting women to ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, Connecticut News Today, December 4, 2000, Monday, AM, WVIT-TV, Television, Television, 54 words, 21, wvit05001204 ... league. Teased Segment - The National Womens Football League, the WNFL, is recruiting women to ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, Connecticut News Today, December 4, 2000, Monday, AM, WVIT-TV, Television, Television, 61 words, 75, wvit05001204... Womens football league. The National Womens Football League, the WNFL, is recruiting women to ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, Connecticut News, December 3, 2000, Sunday, 6:00 PM, WVIT-TV, Television, Television, 39 words, 13, wvit18001203 ... out for the new National Women's Football League. Team will play ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, Connecticut News, December 3, 2000, Sunday, PM, WVIT-TV, Television, Television, 26 words, 21, wvit23001203 ... today for new National Women's Football League (NWFL).
Video Monitoring Services of America, Connecticut News, December 3, 2000, Sunday, 6:00 PM, WVIT-TV, Television, Television, 39 words, 13, wvit18001203 ... out for the new National Women's Football League. Team will play ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, Connecticut News, December 3, 2000, Sunday, PM, WVIT-TV, Television, Television, 26 words, 21, wvit23001203 ... today for new National Women's Football League (NWFL).
Video Monitoring Services of America, Eyewitness News, November 28, 2000, Tuesday, PM, KYW-TV, Television, Television, 82 words, 29, kyw17001128 ... Liberty Belles. Visual - National Women's football League.
Video Monitoring Services of America, NBC 13 News At 10:00, November 17, 2000, Friday, PM, WVTM-TV, Television, Television, 68 words, 9, wvtm22001117... football team in National Women's Football League.
Video Monitoring Services of America, 19 News First Look, October 5, 2000, Thursday, AM, WXIX-TV, Television, Television, 54 words, 52, wxix06001005... Masters, Owner NFL National Womens Football League. She talks about the League. ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, The Good Morning Show, September 22, 2000, Friday, AM ET, WFMY-TV, Television, Television, 126 words, 11, wfmy07000922... including phone number of the National Women's Football League. END: 8.35
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Video Monitoring Services of America, The Good Morning Show, September 22, 2000, Friday, AM ET, WFMY-TV, Television, Television, 126 words, 11, wfmy07000922 ... including phone number of the National Women's Football League. END: 8.35
Video Monitoring Services of America, The Good Morning Show, September 22, 2000, Friday, AM ET, WFMY-TV, Television, Television, 112 words, 39, wfmy07000922, START: 52.08 National Women's Football League. The National Women's Football League has a new team ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, The Good Morning Show, August 28, 2000, Monday, AM ET, WFMY-TV, Television, Television, 60 words, 18, wfmy05000828... Women's professional football. National Women's Football League is currently sanctioning team ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, The Good Morning Show, August 28, 2000, Monday, AM ET, WFMY-TV, Television, Television, 86 words, 39, wfmy06000828... Newest Sports Team. National Women's Football League, TRIAD Angeles, formed.
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Video Monitoring Services of America, ABC 45 News Final Edition, August 27, 2000, Sunday, PM ET, WXLV-TV, Television, Television, 85 words, 20, wxlv23000827... Segment - The Triad Angels. The National Women's Football League will have a team from the ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, Action News 5 Weekend, April 7, 2001, Saturday, PM, WMC-TV, Television, Television, 34 words, 10, wmc18000407... Memphis Maulers for the Independent Women's Football League. Interview -Laurie Frederick, ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, UPN 30 News at 9, April 7, 2001, Saturday, PM, WLMT-TV, Television, Television, 29 words, 28, wlmt21000407... today for an Independent Women's Football League. They will be known as the Maulers. ...
Video Monitoring Services of America, ABC 24 News Weekend, April 7, 2001, Saturday, PM, WPTY-TV, Television, Television, 26 words, 28, wpty22000407... tryouts for an Independent Women's Football League. They will be called the Maulers. ...
The following articles are about specific women's football teams of the 1970s and 1980s:
A. New York Fillies
Fulman, Ricki. "All-girl football team tackles a man's game." New York Daily News. 18 Apr. 1972.
Hirshey, Dave. "Our fillies tackle football . . . " New York Daily News. 14 May 1972: 123
Klayman, Dick. "Those Fillies are fierce." New York Post. 11 May 1972: 72.
----------, "The Fillies are fit, sort of." New York Post. 13 May 1972: 57.
Klayman, Dick and Linda. "The Fillies fizzle." New York Post. 15 May 1972: 53.
Klemesrud, Judy. "Young women who prefer gridiron to the steam iron." New York Times. 5 May 1972: 36.
Pincus, Arthur. "Fillies beaten by Cowgirls, 28-0, in debut of women's football." New York Times. 14 May 1972; sec 5:
Sutherland, Viv. "Without coaches, money or equipment, life for the New York Fillies is not one long, rosy touchdown." womenSports. November 1974: 52.
B. Houston Herricanes
Houston Herricanes tryout account in Houston Chronicle. 14 Oct. 1976.
"Herricanes set for grid loop." Houston Chronicle 1 Apr. 1977
"Women's football starting." Houston Chronicle 1 Apr. 1977.
"Herricanes sue pro soccer team over group name." Houston Chronicle. 21 Feb. 1978.
"Hurricane defeats Herricanes in court." Houston Chronicle. 10 March 1978.
- The above two articles describe the battle that waged between the NWFL Houston Herricanes and the NASL's Houston Hurricane over the use of identical sounding nicknames.
"Herricanes set football card." Houston Chronicle. 16 July 1978.
- 1978 Houston Herricanes schedule.
"Herricanes under way Saturday." Houston Chronicle. 4 July 1979.
- 1979 Houston Herricanes schedule.
C. Columbus Pacesetters
There was an early article about the Columbus Pacesetters in Columbus Dispatch. 28 July 1974.
"Pacesetters launch campaign at Toledo." Columbus Dispatch. 28 Aug. 1976.
"Pacesetters beat Middletown." Columbus Dispatch. 21 Aug. 1977
"Women tackle football: full season ahead." Columbus Dispatch. 8 July 1979: J-1 and J-9.
Parch, Tom. "Tackling the (public) opposition--Phooey to the ladylike ideals; put on the pads and helmets." Columbus Dispatch. 10 July 1988; Sports section: 1E+.
D. San Diego Lobos
"Ready or not, women's pro football here." San Diego Tribune. May 10, 1975: B1.
This article was about the formation of the San Diego Lobos.
Murphy, Jack. "Test of liberated man, football-playing wife." San Diego Union. May 14, 1975: C1.
"San Diego gets lady grid squad." San Diego Union. May 18, 1975.
Bisheff, Steve. [A look at San Diego's women's football team. No article title is given.] San Diego Tribune. May 19, 1975: C1 and C4.
Williamson, Jennifer. "For girls' football: 120 answer Lobos' call." San Diego Union. May 19, 1975: C4.
"Lobos slate second tryout." San Diego Tribune. May 31, 1975: B4.
Rice, Marjorie. "What makes the Lobos run?--Women's football: little money, glory." San Diego Tribune. August 13, 1975: A21, A25.
"Channel 39 to air Lobos' game." San Diego Tribune. Aug. 15, 1975: C11.
-San Diego's Channel 39 broadcast the San Diego Lobos' first game on a two-hour tape delay.
"Lobos debut with tie." San Diego Tribune. Aug. 18, 1975: C2.
-The San Diego Lobos tie the Los Angeles Dandelions, 6-6, in their debut game.
"Lobos Explode, Trip Foe, 31-6." San Diego Union. Aug. 25, 1975: C4.
"Lobos keep unbeaten status." San Diego Tribune. Aug. 25, 1975: C6.
-Lobos defeat Fort Worth Shamrocks.
"Lobos stay undefeated, win 14-13." San Diego Union. Sept. 8, 1975: D4.
"Roses next for Lobos." San Diego Tribune. Sept. 8, 1975: C4.
-San Diego Lobos defeated the Los Angeles Dandelions, 14-13 on Sept. 7, 1975 and prepared for their next game versus the Pasadena Roses.
"Lobos crush Roses, 58-0, for 3rd win." San Diego Union. Sept. 15, 1975: D4.
"Lobos rout Roses, 58-0." San Diego Tribune. Sept. 15, 1975: C6.
-The above two pieces are about the Lobos' game versus the Pasadena Roses.
Casey, Steve. "Here's the story behind faded Roses vs. Lobos game." San Diego Tribune. Sept. 17, 1975.
-The Pasadena Roses were nearly unable to play the San Diego Lobos because of financial difficulties, lack of adequate practice time and facilities (The Roses practiced in the parking lot of the Rose Bowl.), and lack of sufficient equipment (The Roses had to rush to get their jerseys ready by game time.).
"Lobo game canceled." San Diego Tribune. Sept. 18, 1975: C6.
-The San Diego Lobos were forced to cancel a scheduled game versus the Columbus Pacesetters because they were unable pay $9500 in expenses toward the Pacesetters' visit.
"Lobos fall for first time." San Diego Tribune. Oct. 13, 1975: C2.
-The Lobos lost to the L.A. Dandelions, 24-18, on Oct. 11, 1975.
"Lobos pack up in early close." San Diego Tribune. October 16, 1975: C1.
"Lobos cancel final game." San Diego Union. October 17, 1975: D4.
-The above two articles briefly discuss the cancellation of the Lobos' scheduled game versus the Toledo Troopers because of the Lobos' inability to pay the Troopers' expenses as per NWFL rules.
(No title). San Diego Union. Dec. 14, 1976: B2.
-The financially troubled San Diego Lobos were only able to play four games in 1976--all versus the Los Angeles Dandelions--because they couldn't afford game-by-game expenses. Team owner John Mulkey questioned the professional future of women's football.
(No title). San Diego Tribune. July 15, 1977.
-The San Diego Lobos folded.
General
"Who ever heard of selling perfume in a huddle?" (Date and source unknown) Circa 1972.
- This is an article about the first seasons of the Toledo Troopers. Included are pictures of the decidedly different early uniforms of the team, which seem to look like the University of Toledo men's football team uniforms of the time.
Hayes, Jack. "Womens Football Queens, Toledo Troopers, For Sale." Toledo Blade. April 9, 1980.
- Financial problems led to the demise of the Toledo Troopers NWFL franchise in 1980.
Kiefer, Gary. "On Sports: A Woman's Place is in the Game." Ohio Magazine. 1978 (exact date unknown): 67-68.
Simon, Lucinda. "Muscles Are Shot Tackling Sport: Girl Reporters Dreams of Gridiron Glory Burst in Trooper Tryout." Toledo Blade. June 8, 1972.
Lorenz, Tom. "Coming of Age on Colony Field: Two Days With the Troopers, Possibly the Very Best Womens Football Team in the World." (Toledo) Blade Sunday Magazine. November 10, 1974: 4-14.
1972
"Another TD Run." Toledo Blade. Oct. 20, 1972.
- This is a small item promoting a game versus the Cleveland Daredevils scheduled for Oct. 21, 1972.
1975
Snyder, Gary. "Top Woman Athlete of the Year Award Goes to Troopers Linda Jefferson." Toledo Times. May 15, 1975.
Loomis, Tom. "Toledo Troopers Grid Star Female Athlete of the Year." Toledo Blade. May 15, 1975.
Breniser, Penny. "Hair Curling Split End Relishes Paradox of Beauty and the Beast." Toledo Times. May 19, 1975.
- A profile of Toledo Troopers player Sunday Jones.
Loomis, Tom. "Troopers Bid For Fans Attention." Toledo Blade. Sept. 11, 1975.
1976
"Football Note." Toledo Blade. July 15, 1976.
- Linda Jefferson went on a promotional tour for the National Womens Football League.
"Troopers Eye New Streak." Toledo Blade. Aug. 29, 1976.
- The Toledo Troopers had just suffered their first ever defeat, 14-8, at the hands of the Oklahoma City Dolls, and were hoping to get back on track that day versus the Columbus Pacesetters.
Loomis, Tom. "Troopers Impressive in Victory." Toledo Blade. Aug. 30, 1976.
"Smith Sparks Troopers Win." Toledo Blade. Sept. 3, 1976.
- Troopers defeated Columbus Pacesetters 20-0.
Loomis, Tom. "Troopers Seek Pro Title, Revenge Against Oklahoma City." Toledo Blade. Dec. 9, 1976.
--------. "Troopers Find the Dolls Their Toughest Foe." Toledo Blade. Dec. 12, 1976: 1, 10.
- A look at the Troopers 13-12 championship game victory over the Oklahoma City Dolls.
--------. "Troopers Nip Dolls, 13 to 12." Toledo Blade. Dec. 12, 1976.
1977
"Troopers to Open Home Season." Toledo Blade. Aug. 24, 1977.
"Sylvania Graduate with Troopers." Sylvania Sentinel. Sept. 21, 1977.
- Profile of Toledo Trooper Eunice White.
"Toledo Troopers Talk About Success and Problems." West Toledo Herald. Oct. 5, 1977.
Bergener, John. "Troopers Establish Grid Identity." Toledo Blade. Nov. 5, 1977.
1978
Loomis, Tom. "Troopers Start Camp With New Boss." Toledo Blade. July 13, 1978: 33, 35.
- After Bill Stout was named commissioner of the NWFL, his brother, Mike, became the Troopers new head coach.
--------. "Troopers News Not All Good." Toledo Blade. Aug. 18, 1978: 19, 20.
--------. "New Coach, Game Plan As Troopers Begin Play." Toledo Blade. Aug. 24, 1978: 38.
Rothman, Seymour. "Electronic Press box: Trooper Game Exciting--Especially for Ch. 30." Toledo Blade. Aug. 26, 1978.
- A story about a Toledo public television stations plans for airing a women's football game.
"Injuries Hamper Trooper Backfield." Toledo Blade. Sept. 23, 1978.
"Troopers Take East Grid Title." Toledo Blade. Oct. 22, 1978.
- Toledo defeated Columbus, 12-7, to clinch the NWFL Eastern Division title.
Loomis, Tom. "Last Hurrah for Linda J?" Toledo Blade. Nov. 10, 1978: 25.
- Linda Jefferson was considering retirement following the 1978 season.
"Troopers Face Near Perfect Defense." Toledo Blade. Nov. 10, 1978:26.
- A preview of the 1978 NWFL title game versus the Oklahoma City Dolls.
1979
"Troopers Debut Tonight." Toledo Blade. Aug. 18, 1979
Bergener, John. "Troopers Need Win--Mavericks in Town for Blade Night." Toledo Blade. Sept. 21, 1979.
- The Troopers had lost their 1979 season opener versus the Columbus Pacesetters, 30-12.
"Troopers Prevail Over Mavericks." Toledo Blade. Sept. 23, 1979.
"Troopers Middle Guard Maintains her Femininity." West Toledo Herald. Sept. 26, 1979.
- A profile of the Troopers Jackie Allen.
"Troopers Triumph; Playoffs in Doubt." Toledo Blade. Oct. 7, 1979.
- Toledo defeated previously unbeaten Columbus to improve to 2-1 with one game left in the season.
"German Import Studies Grid Rules." West Toledo Herald. Oct. 10, 1979.
- Profile of German-born Troopers player Brigitte Hartz.
"Troopers, Middletown Meet." Toledo Blade. Oct. 20, 1979.
- The Troopers, second-place finishers in the NWFL's Northern Division (Columbus had a total points advantage), played an opening round playoff versus the Middletown Mavericks.
The Toledo Furies Era
"Womens Football Returns: Furies Open Aug. 27." Toledo Blade. Aug. 18, 1983.
- This article contains a game schedule for the Toledo Furies. There were six NWFL teams in 1983, but only four were playing full league schedules.
"Furies Bow in Pro Grid Opener." Toledo Blade. Aug. 30, 1983.
- Columbus defeated Toledo 32-14.
"Cleveland Sixth Victim of Furies." Toledo Blade. Oct. 1, 1984.
- Toledo improved to 6-0 for the 1984 season by defeating Cleveland 40-13.
"Furies to Host the Womens Football League Championship." West Toledo Herald. Oct. 31, 1984.
F. Oklahoma City Dolls
Munn, Scott. "Remember When. Gridiron Girls: Oklahoma City Dolls Blitzed Tradition, Had Fun in '70s Show of nonconformity. Daily Oklahoman. July 23, 1991; Sport section: 27.
- This article summarizes the history of the NWFL's Oklahoma City Dolls during the four seasons in which they played, 1976 through 1979.
"Dolls Are Back! Tryout Date Set." Daily Oklahoman. June 22, 1982; Sports section.
- This article alerted readers to tryout for the Oklahoma City Dolls of the NWFL, which tried to resume play in 1982 following a three year hiatus.
"Major Investor Withdraws; Dolls Call Halt to Season." Daily Oklahoman. August 26, 1982; Sports section.
- The Oklahoma City Dolls folded for keeps when the teams major investor withdrew support just before the start of the 1982 NWFL season.
Newswire Items
Warren, Linda. "Pro Football: It's Not for Men Only." UPI Newswire. Oct. 8, 1985. (BC Cycle)
Slater, Jim. "Women's Football League Looking for Indiana Interest." UPI Newswire. Dec. 22, 1983. (BC Cycle)
Other Items
"Football Barriers Tough to Tackle for Women," by Doug Smith. Los Angeles Times Valley Edition. November 29, 1985; Metro section: Part 2, page 8.
- This article describes an attempt by a group called the Los Angeles Scandals to reestablish women's professional tackle football in Southern California several years after the demise of the Los Angeles Dandelions.
In my search for article references to include in this bibliography, I was greatly aided by three sources in particular: LEXIS/NEXIS Academic Universe, DIALOG@CARL, and Dow Jones Interactive.
