Saturday, July 7, 1973 The Charlotte Observer - “Checkers Champ Retains Crown Right Moves”
An article about NC Players (Elbert Lowder & Ed Scheidt) competing for the NC State Title in Kannapolis.
July 5, 1973 The Daily Independent -“Tournament Here - Checker Champ Has Competition”
July 12, 1973 The News and Observer -“State Champion - Checkers is His Game”