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 ======January 5, 1960====== ======January 5, 1960======
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 “AFL Team in Offing?” Scotty Stirling, 33\\ “AFL Team in Offing?” Scotty Stirling, 33\\
 “Grid Leagues Plan Battle Over Players,” AP, 33 “Grid Leagues Plan Battle Over Players,” AP, 33
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 ======January 6, 1960====== ======January 6, 1960======
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 ======January 16, 1960====== ======January 16, 1960======
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 ======January 17, 1960====== ======January 17, 1960======
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 ======January 26, 1960====== ======January 26, 1960======
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 [[Johnny Brewer]] E Mississippi\\ [[Johnny Brewer]] E Mississippi\\
 [[Carmen Cavalli]] DE Richmond (signed by the Bills sometime in January)\\ [[Carmen Cavalli]] DE Richmond (signed by the Bills sometime in January)\\
-[[Jim Chastain]] OL Michigan State (signed by Dallas (AFL), Jan 7)\\+[[Jim Chastain]] OL Michigan State (signed by Dallas (AFL), Jan 7, maybe)\\
 [[Fran Curci]] QB Miami FL (signed by Dallas (AFL), Jan 21)\\ [[Fran Curci]] QB Miami FL (signed by Dallas (AFL), Jan 21)\\
 [[Carroll Dale]] E Virginia Tech\\ [[Carroll Dale]] E Virginia Tech\\
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 [[Howard Turley]] E Louisville\\ [[Howard Turley]] E Louisville\\
 [[John Wilcox]] T Oregon (signed by the Eagles, Jan 21)\\ [[John Wilcox]] T Oregon (signed by the Eagles, Jan 21)\\
-[[Jim Williams]] OL North Carolina\\+[[Jim Williams]] OL North Carolina College\\
 [[Al Witcher]] E Baylor\\ [[Al Witcher]] E Baylor\\
 [[Jim Woodard]] OL Lamar (signed by the Oilers sometime in January)\\ [[Jim Woodard]] OL Lamar (signed by the Oilers sometime in January)\\
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 Players and coaches are easy to come by. A stadium in which to play is not. Erdelatz front-runner for coach. [[Robert Osborne|Osborne]] says team wants to be "identified with Oakland." San Leandro wants Cal to allow use of stadium. Players and coaches are easy to come by. A stadium in which to play is not. Erdelatz front-runner for coach. [[Robert Osborne|Osborne]] says team wants to be "identified with Oakland." San Leandro wants Cal to allow use of stadium.
 +
 +=====In Print=====
  
 **Oakland Tribune** **Oakland Tribune**
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 "Possibility Looms Here for a Pro Stadium Location," 13 "Possibility Looms Here for a Pro Stadium Location," 13
 +
 +=====Transactions=====
 +
 +**Draft choice signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Carroll Dale]], end, by the Rams
  
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 ======February 26, 1960====== ======February 26, 1960======
  
 +=====Transactions=====
 +
 +**Draft choice signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Earl Kohlhaas]], linebacker, by the Montreal Alouettes
 ======February 27, 1960====== ======February 27, 1960======
  
 +=====Transactions=====
 +
 +**Draft choice signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Mike Wright]], tackle, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
 ======February 28, 1960====== ======February 28, 1960======
  
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 [[Marty Feldman]], defensive line coach [[Marty Feldman]], defensive line coach
 +
 +**Draft choice signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Walter Beach]], defensive back, by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
  
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 [[Purcell Daniels]], fullback\\ [[Purcell Daniels]], fullback\\
 [[Dan Edgington]], end\\ [[Dan Edgington]], end\\
-[[Abner Haynes]], halfback\\+[[Abner Haynes]], halfback, the league soon ruled that the [[Chiefs|Texans]] held his rights and promised to award Oakland future compensation\\
 [[Sam McCord]], quarterback\\ [[Sam McCord]], quarterback\\
 [[Don Norton]], end\\ [[Don Norton]], end\\
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 ======March 16, 1960====== ======March 16, 1960======
  
 +=====In Print=====
 +
 +**Oakland Tribune**
 +
 +"Oakland to Vote on Stadium Bonds," 1, 4\\
 +"AFL May Benefit from New College TV Contract," AP, 60
 ======March 17, 1960====== ======March 17, 1960======
  
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 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
  
-**Free agent signing**+**Signed**
  
 [[Jack Larscheid]], halfback [[Jack Larscheid]], halfback
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 General manager [[Chet Soda]] said the team was negotiating with former University of California quarterback Paul Larson. General manager [[Chet Soda]] said the team was negotiating with former University of California quarterback Paul Larson.
 +
 +=====Transactions=====
 +
 +**Draft pick signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Howard Turley]], end, by the Steelers
  
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 ======May 17, 1960====== ======May 17, 1960======
  
 +=====Transactions=====
 +
 +**Draft choice signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Leon Dombrowski]], tackle, by the Redskins
 ======May 18, 1960====== ======May 18, 1960======
  
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 ======May 28, 1960====== ======May 28, 1960======
  
 +=====Transactions=====
 +
 +**Draft choice signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Rich Mostardi]], halfback, by the Browns sometime prior to this date
 ======May 29, 1960====== ======May 29, 1960======
  
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 The AFL signed a broadcast contract with ABC Television that would net the team $225,000 per year of the five-year deal. General manager [[Chet Soda]] estimated that the team would reap another $75,000 through a deal with local radio. The AFL signed a broadcast contract with ABC Television that would net the team $225,000 per year of the five-year deal. General manager [[Chet Soda]] estimated that the team would reap another $75,000 through a deal with local radio.
 +
 +=====Transactions=====
 +
 +**Draft pick signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Silas Woods]], end, by the Cardinals
  
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 The team an agreement to conduct training camp practices at Santa Cruz High School, with players to be housed at the Hotel Palomar. The team an agreement to conduct training camp practices at Santa Cruz High School, with players to be housed at the Hotel Palomar.
 +
 +=====Transactions=====
 +
 +**Draft pick signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Jim Williams]], guard, by the 49ers sometime before this date
  
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 [[Bud Hastings]], assistant general manager [[Bud Hastings]], assistant general manager
 +
 +**Draft choice signed by another team**
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 +[[Bob Jarus]], fullback, by the Browns
  
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 ======June 30, 1960====== ======June 30, 1960======
  
 +=====Transactions=====
 +
 +**Draft choice signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Neil MacLean]], fullback, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
 ======July 1, 1960====== ======July 1, 1960======
  
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 ======July 7, 1960====== ======July 7, 1960======
  
 +**Draft pick signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Al Witcher]], end, by the Oilers. His signing rights had been dealt to the Broncos for unspecified considerations and later from the Broncos to the Oilers sometime prior to this date.
 ======July 8, 1960====== ======July 8, 1960======
  
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 [[Buddy Allen]], halfback [[Buddy Allen]], halfback
 +
 +**Draft pick signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Dale Hackbart]], halfback, by the Packers
 +
 +=====Standings=====
 +
 +|**1960 AFL**| | | | |
 +|**Eastern**|**W**|**L**|**T**|  **Pct**|
 +|Buffalo|0|0|0|  .000|
 +|Houston|0|0|0|  .000|
 +|New York|0|0|0 |  .000|
 +|Boston|0|1|0|  .000|
 +|**Western**|**W**|**L**|**T**|  **Pct**|
 +|Denver|1|0|0|  1.000|
 +|Dallas|0|0|0|  .000|
 +|Los Angeles|0|0|0|  .000|
 +|Oakland|0|0|0|  .000|
 +| | | | | |
 +|**Scores**| | | | |
 +|Denver 13, Boston 10| | | | |
 +
  
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 The players enjoyed a day off to rest before tomorrow’s regular season opener against the Oilers. The players enjoyed a day off to rest before tomorrow’s regular season opener against the Oilers.
 +
 +=====Standings=====
 +
 +|**1960 AFL**| | | | |
 +|**Eastern**|**W**|**L**|**T**|  **Pct**|
 +|Buffalo|0|0|0|  0.000|
 +|Houston|0|0|0|  0.000|
 +|New York|0|0|0|  0.000|
 +|Boston|0|1|0|  0.000|
 +|**Western**|**W**|**L**|**T**|  **Pct**|
 +|Denver|1|0|0|  1.000|
 +|Los Angeles|1|0|0|  1.000|
 +|Dallas|0|1|0|  0.000|
 +|Oakland|0|0|0|  0.000|
 +| | | | | |
 +|**Scores**| | | | |
 +|Los Angeles 21, Dallas 20| | | | |
 +
  
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 ======September 11, 1960====== ======September 11, 1960======
  
-===== News ===== +The Raiders took a 14-7 lead in the third quarter, but the [[Titans|Oilers]] charged back with 30 second half points to win, 37-22, in the first-ever regular season game for both franchises. [[Tom Flores]] started the game at quarterback for the Raiders and went most of the way, completing 13 of 28 passes for 232 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
- +
-The Raiders took a 14-7 lead in the third quarter, but the [[Titans|Oilers]] charged back with 30 second half points to win, 37-22, in the first-ever regular season game for both franchises. +
- +
-[[Tom Flores]] started the game at quarterback for the Raiders and went most of the way, completing 13 of 28 passes for 232 yards and a pair of touchdowns. +
- +
-Defensive end [[Carmen Cavalli]] reinjured his ankle on the first play of the game and did not return. +
- +
-Halfback [[Luther Carr]] sat out the entire game with a pinched nerve in his leg. +
- +
-Defensive back [[Alex Bravo]] missed at least part of the game with an unspecified lower body injury.+
  
 =====Today's Game===== =====Today's Game=====
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 Head coaches - Lou Rymkus, [[Eddie Erdelatz]]\\ Head coaches - Lou Rymkus, [[Eddie Erdelatz]]\\
 Starting QBs - George Blanda, [[Tom Flores]] Starting QBs - George Blanda, [[Tom Flores]]
 +
 +=====Standings=====
 +
 +|**1960 AFL**| | | | |
 +|**Eastern**|**W**|**L**|**T**|  **Pct**  |
 +|Houston|1|0|0|  1.000|
 +|New York|1|0|0|  1.000|
 +|Boston|0|1|0|  0.000|
 +|Buffalo|0|1|0|  0.000|
 +|**Western**|**W**|**L**|**T**|  **Pct**  |
 +|Denver|1|0|0|  1.000|
 +|Los Angeles|1|0|0|  1.000|
 +|Dallas|0|1|0|  0.000|
 +|Oakland|0|1|0|  0.000|
 +| | | | | |
 +|**Scores**| | | | |
 +|New York 27, Buffalo 3| | | | |
 +|Houston 37, Oakland 22| | | | |
 +
  
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 ======September 16, 1960====== ======September 16, 1960======
  
-=====News===== +The [[Chiefs|Texans]] jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead and dominated the Raiders throughout in a 34-16 win on a Friday night in Kezar Stadium. Despite the loss, head coach [[Eddie Erdelatz]] said it was a "real good team effort" and that his team was much improved over their performance against the [[Titans|Oilers]]. [[Babe Parilli]] came in for ineffective starting quarterback [[Tom Flores]] late in the first quarter and played fairly well, completing 16 of 28 passes for 174 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
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-The [[Chiefs|Texans]] jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead and dominated the Raiders throughout in a 34-16 win on a Friday night in Kezar Stadium. Despite the loss, head coach [[Eddie Erdelatz]] said it was a "real good team effort" and that his team was much improved over their performance against the [[Titans|Oilers]]. +
- +
-[[Babe Parilli]] came in for ineffective starting quarterback [[Tom Flores]] late in the first quarter and played fairly well, completing 16 of 28 passes for 174 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. +
- +
-[[Ron Warzeka]] started the game at defensive right tackle in place of [[Don Deskins]].+
  
 The Examiner reported a rumor, denied by the principals, that the team had reorganized their front office, expanding the duties of assistant general manager [[Bud Hastings]]. The Examiner reported a rumor, denied by the principals, that the team had reorganized their front office, expanding the duties of assistant general manager [[Bud Hastings]].
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 ======September 25, 1960====== ======September 25, 1960======
  
-=====News===== +The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], 14-13, in Houston, for the franchise’s first-ever regular season win. [[Babe Parilli]] started the game at quarterback but was spelled by Flores in the second half after completing 7 of 15 passes for 57 yards. Flores completed 7 of 10 passes for an identical 57 yards and a touchdown. The game was picketed by Black activists who were protesting the segregated seating policy in place at Jeppesen Stadium.
- +
-The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], 14-13, in Houston, for the franchise’s first-ever regular season win. +
- +
-[[Babe Parilli]] started the game at quarterback but was spelled by Flores in the second half after completing 7 of 15 passes for 57 yards. Flores completed 7 of 10 passes for an identical 57 yards and a touchdown +
- +
-The game was picketed by Black activists who were protesting the segregated seating policy in place at Jeppesen Stadium.+
  
 The team dedicated the win to offensive line coach [[Ernie Jorge]], who had suffered a heart attack on the 23rd and was back in a Bay Area hospital recuperating. The team dedicated the win to offensive line coach [[Ernie Jorge]], who had suffered a heart attack on the 23rd and was back in a Bay Area hospital recuperating.
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 Head coach [[Eddie Erdelatz]] said [[Tom Flores]] would start at quarterback against the Broncos and that fullback [[Jetstream Smith]] would see an increase in his playing time. Head coach [[Eddie Erdelatz]] said [[Tom Flores]] would start at quarterback against the Broncos and that fullback [[Jetstream Smith]] would see an increase in his playing time.
 +
 +=====Transactions=====
 +
 +**Draft choice signed by another team**
 +
 +[[Al Bansavage]], linebacker, signed by the [[Chargers]] sometime around this date. He was signed without compensation to the Raiders, who lodged a protest with the league.
  
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 The team reported that tackle [[Dalton Truax]] and defensive tackle [[Ron Warzeka]] had recovered enough from recent injuries to play as well. The team reported that tackle [[Dalton Truax]] and defensive tackle [[Ron Warzeka]] had recovered enough from recent injuries to play as well.
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 +
  
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 ======October 2, 1960====== ======October 2, 1960======
  
-=====News===== +Despite moving the ball well against the [[Broncos]] defense, the Raiders committed five turnovers and lost, 31-14, in Denver. Three second quarter touchdowns for the Broncos broke the game open for good. After a one-week hiatus, [[Tom Flores]] resumed his starting role at quarterback, but again shared time with [[Babe Parilli]].
- +
-Despite moving the ball well against the [[Broncos]] defense, the Raiders committed five turnovers and lost, 31-14, in Denver. +
- +
-Receiver [[Charlie Hardy]] suffered a “slight” concussion during the game. +
- +
-Center [[Jim Otto]] sustained a chest injury and “popped” his knee.+
  
 =====Today’s Game===== =====Today’s Game=====
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 ======October 9, 1960====== ======October 9, 1960======
  
-=====News===== +[[Jetstream Smith]]’s 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half sparked a 20-point quarter and the Raiders held on from there to beat the [[Chiefs|Texans]], 20-19, in Dallas. [[Tom Flores]] started the game at quarterback but couldn't move the team. [[Babe Parilli]] played the entire second half and presided over a much improved offensive performance. [[Tony Teresa]], still laboring with a back injury, played sparingly.
- +
-[[Jetstream Smith]]’s 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half sparked a 20-point quarter and the Raiders held on from there to beat the [[Chiefs|Texans]], 20-19, in Dallas. +
- +
-[[Tony Teresa]], still laboring with a back injury, played sparingly. +
- +
-Linebacker [[Riley Morris]] suffered a severely bruised back during the game. He took ill and was given oxygen on the flight home in reaction to an injection given by a doctor treating him. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance when the flight touched down in the Bay Area, but was released shortly after to recuperate at home.+
  
-Other players suffering injuries during the game were tight end [[Gene Prebola]] (pulled muscle) and wide receiver [[Charlie Hardy]] (bruised quadriceps).+Linebacker [[Riley Morris]] suffered a severely bruised back during the game. He was given oxygen on the flight home after he took ill in reaction to an injection given by a doctor treating him. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance when the flight touched down in the Bay Area, but was released shortly after to recuperate at home.
  
 =====Today’s Game===== =====Today’s Game=====
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 ======October 16, 1960====== ======October 16, 1960======
  
-=====News===== +Halfback [[Jack Larscheid]], playing in place of the injured [[Tony Teresa]], ran 87 yards for a touchdown on the second play from scrimmage and led the Raiders to a convincing 27-14 win over the [[Patriots]] at Kezar Stadium. Boston's Gino Cappelletti intercepted three passes in a losing effort. The Raiders improved their record to 3-3, reaching the .500 mark for the first time.
- +
-Halfback [[Jack Larscheid]], playing in place of the injured [[Tony Teresa]], ran 87 yards for a touchdown on the second play from scrimmage and led the Raiders to a convincing 27-14 win over the [[Patriots]] at Kezar Stadium. +
- +
-Despite earlier reports that suggested he wouldn’t, linebacker [[Riley Morris]] started the game while still nursing a back injury. +
 =====Today’s Game===== =====Today’s Game=====
  
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 ======October 23, 1960====== ======October 23, 1960======
  
-=====News===== +On a cold, wet afternoon in Buffalo, the Raiders suffered their worst defeat of the season, going down 38-9 to the [[Bills]]. The Raiders were never in it as Buffalo quarterback Johnny Green threw for four touchdowns, none shorter than 23 yards, and scored another on the ground.
- +
-On a cold, wet afternoon in Buffalo, the Raiders suffered their worst defeat of the season, going down 38-9 to the [[Bills]]. +
- +
-Halfback [[Tony Teresa]], expected to be back at full strength after recovering from a back injury, had come down with the flu and didn’t see much action after all. +
 =====Today’s Game===== =====Today’s Game=====
  
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 ======October 28, 1960====== ======October 28, 1960======
  
-=====News===== +The Raiders came back from a 10-point deficit in the third quarter to stage a late rally and beat the [[Jets|Titans]], 28-27, on a gloomy Friday night in the Polo Grounds. The game winner was a nine-yard run by [[Jetstream Smith]] with less than four minutes to play.
- +
-The Raiders came back from a 10-point deficit in the third quarter to stage a late rally and beat the [[Jets|Titans]], 28-27, on a gloomy Friday night in the Polo Grounds. +
- +
-Prior to the game the Tribune reported that quarterback [[Tom Flores]] had been suffering with “chills” for the previous two days and that defensive ends [[Larry Barnes]] and [[Charley Powell]] had the “sniffles.” +
- +
-Despite a leg injury, new halfback [[Billy Reynolds]] made his Raiders debut.+
  
 =====Today’s Game===== =====Today’s Game=====
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 ======November 4, 1960====== ======November 4, 1960======
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-=====News===== 
  
 Down by 20 in the fourth quarter, [[Babe Parilli]] led a furious comeback that fell just short as the Raiders lost to the [[Patriots]], 34-28, in Boston. The team reportedly responded to the loss with great fury and frustrated slamming of helmets and lockers. Down by 20 in the fourth quarter, [[Babe Parilli]] led a furious comeback that fell just short as the Raiders lost to the [[Patriots]], 34-28, in Boston. The team reportedly responded to the loss with great fury and frustrated slamming of helmets and lockers.
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-Defensive end [[Charley Powell]] suffered a rib injury of unknown extent. 
- 
-Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] suffered a severely bruised arm. 
- 
-Defensive tackle [[Ramon Armstrong]] came down with an unspecified viral infection after the game that caused dizziness and breathing difficulties. 
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 =====Today’s Game===== =====Today’s Game=====
  
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 ======November 13, 1960====== ======November 13, 1960======
  
-=====News===== +In a game marked by higher than usual levels of hostility between the combatants, the Raiders rode their best defensive performance of the season to a 20-7 win over the [[Bills]] at Kezar Stadium. Fullback [[Jetstream Smith]] and Bills linebacker Jack Laraway were tossed from the game in the second for brawling. The win brought the Raiders back to .500, a game and a half behind the [[Chargers]], their opponent for the next two games.
- +
-In a game marked by higher than usual levels of hostility between the combatants, the Raiders rode their best defensive performance of the season to a 20-7 win over the [[Bills]] at Kezar Stadium. +
- +
-Fullback [[Jetstream Smith]] and Bills linebacker Jack Laraway were tossed from the game in the second for brawling. +
- +
-Two linebackers, [[Tom Louderback]] and [[Bob Dougherty]], left the game in the fourth quarter because of minor injuries, forcing head coach [[Eddie Erdelatz]] to put defensive back [[Wayne Crow]] in at an outside linebacker spot. +
 =====Today’s Game===== =====Today’s Game=====
  
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 ======November 27, 1960====== ======November 27, 1960======
  
-=====News===== +A win would have put the Raiders in a tie for first place in the AFL Western Division, but the [[Chargers]] raced out to a 31-7 first half lead and coasted to a 52-28 victory in Los Angeles. The Chargers’ 52 points was the highest total in the league so far, as was Paul Lowe’s 149 yards rushing. The game was played just one day after the sudden diabetes-related death of Chargers receiver Ralph Anderson.
- +
-A win would have put the Raiders in a tie for first place in the AFL Western Division, but the [[Chargers]] raced out to a 31-7 first half lead and coasted to a 52-28 victory in Los Angeles. The Chargers’ 52 points was the highest total in the league so far, as was Paul Lowe’s 149 yards rushing. +
- +
-The Examiner reported that general manager [[Chet Soda]] had told staff reporter Don Selby that he would resign as general manager after the end of the season. +
 =====Today’s Game===== =====Today’s Game=====
  
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 ======December 4, 1960====== ======December 4, 1960======
- 
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 Making their Candlestick Park debut, the Raiders led 17-14 after three quarters, but the [[Chargers]] scored 27 unanswered points to close the game and win, 41-17.The loss officially eliminated the Raiders from the Western Division race. With the win, the Chargers clinched at least a tie for the Western Division title and became the first team to beat the Raiders twice in the season. Making their Candlestick Park debut, the Raiders led 17-14 after three quarters, but the [[Chargers]] scored 27 unanswered points to close the game and win, 41-17.The loss officially eliminated the Raiders from the Western Division race. With the win, the Chargers clinched at least a tie for the Western Division title and became the first team to beat the Raiders twice in the season.
  
 By all accounts, the fan experience at Candlestick Park was rated a vast improvement over Kezar Stadium, with general manager [[Chet Soda]] calling it a “humdinger.” By all accounts, the fan experience at Candlestick Park was rated a vast improvement over Kezar Stadium, with general manager [[Chet Soda]] calling it a “humdinger.”
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-Halfback [[Tony Teresa]] left the game with a presumed concussion. 
  
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 Al Dorow's 17-yard touchdown pass to Dewey Bohling with a little over four minutes left in the game was the deciding score in the [[Jets|Titans]]' 31-28 win over the Raiders at Candlestick Park. [[Charley Powell]]'s younger brother Art caught 9 passes for 162 yards and a pair of scores for the Titans. Al Dorow's 17-yard touchdown pass to Dewey Bohling with a little over four minutes left in the game was the deciding score in the [[Jets|Titans]]' 31-28 win over the Raiders at Candlestick Park. [[Charley Powell]]'s younger brother Art caught 9 passes for 162 yards and a pair of scores for the Titans.
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-Defensive end [[Charley Powell]] suffered a minor knee injury in the game but was expected to be ready to go for the season finale against the [[Broncos]] on the 17th. 
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 The Raiders scored 31 points in the fourth quarter and thumped the [[Broncos]], 48-10, in the season finale at Candlestick Park. With the win, the team finished at 6-8-0, good for third place in the Western Division.. The Raiders scored 31 points in the fourth quarter and thumped the [[Broncos]], 48-10, in the season finale at Candlestick Park. With the win, the team finished at 6-8-0, good for third place in the Western Division..
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 When asked about the report after the game, Erdelatz said he "couldn't say where I'll be next season" and would be focusing on finding off-season jobs for his players and reviewing the team's draft choices. When asked about the report after the game, Erdelatz said he "couldn't say where I'll be next season" and would be focusing on finding off-season jobs for his players and reviewing the team's draft choices.
  
-Radio color commentator [[Mel Venter]]'s tenure in the post ended with the end of the 1960 season. 
  
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