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victory in 1949. Buffalo searched for local investment to keep the team alive in the PCHL to no avail. The
Skyhawks informed the PCHL they were withdrawing their membership on May 16, 1950. The rights of the players San Diego had on assignment from Buffalo were transferred to the
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Warriors: The Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League, 1948-1974
729:"S.B. Shamrocks, San Diego Battle In Orange Show Hockey Tonight"
649:"San Diego Skyhawks Statistics and History [SCHL]"
677:"San Diego Skyhawks Statistics and History [WHL]"
735:. San Bernardino, California. 20 January 1951. p. 9
709:. No. 4.35. San Bernardino, California. p. 45
835:"Los Angeles, Fresno Invade Gardens to Battle 'Hawks'"
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served as the team's home rink. They won the 1948–49
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809:"Hockey; Team Strengthened for New Season"
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940:"PCHL South Division Expected to Operate"
762:. San Bernardino, California. p. 43
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147:Southern California Hockey League
913:"Skyhawks Quit Coast Ice Loop"
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887:"San Diego Skyhawks May Fold"
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