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| - | • The team hired //Tribune// beat writer [[Scotty Stirling]] as their public relations director. | + | The team hired //Tribune// beat writer [[Scotty Stirling]] as their public relations director. |
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| - | • The team signed their seventh-round draft pick, William and Mary tackle [[John Sapinsky]]. | + | The team signed their seventh-round draft pick, William and Mary tackle [[John Sapinsky]]. |
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| - | • The NAIA selected halfback [[Clem Daniels]] and defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] to their all-pro squad selected from pros who had played at member schools. | + | The NAIA selected halfback [[Clem Daniels]] and defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] to their all-pro squad selected from pros who had played at member schools. |
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| - | • //The Sporting News// named halfback [[Clem Daniels]] their AFL Player of the Year. | + | //The Sporting News// named halfback [[Clem Daniels]] their AFL Player of the Year. |
| - | • Patriots linebacker Tom Addison announced the formation of an AFL players association with the goal of getting player pensions and medical coverage for family members. | + | Patriots linebacker Tom Addison announced the formation of an AFL players association with the goal of getting player pensions and medical coverage for family members. |
| - | • Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] was the Raiders’ player representative. | + | Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] was the Raiders’ player representative. |
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| - | • [[Chargers]] head coach Sid Gillman, who was coaching the Western Division in the AFL All-Star Game on the 19th, added Raiders defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] to the squad. | + | [[Chargers]] head coach Sid Gillman, who was coaching the Western Division in the AFL All-Star Game on the 19th, added Raiders defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] to the squad. |
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| - | • The team’s third-round draft pick, Notre Dame tackle [[George Bednar]], signed with the Cardinals. | + | The team’s third-round draft pick, Notre Dame tackle [[George Bednar]], signed with the Cardinals. |
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| - | • Western Division coach Sid Gillman added Raiders quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] to his roster for the AFL All-Star Game on the 19th in San Diego. | + | Western Division coach Sid Gillman added Raiders quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] to his roster for the AFL All-Star Game on the 19th in San Diego. |
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| - | • The Raiders released halfback [[Lloyd Winston]] sometime after this date and before May 23. | + | The Raiders released halfback [[Lloyd Winston]] sometime after this date and before May 23. |
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| - | • //The Sporting News// named [[Al Davis]] their AFL Coach of the Year. | + | //The Sporting News// named [[Al Davis]] their AFL Coach of the Year. |
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| - | • The team’s 19th-round draft pick, East Carolina fullback [[Tom Michel]], signed with the Vikings. | + | The team’s 19th-round draft pick, East Carolina fullback [[Tom Michel]], signed with the Vikings. |
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| - | • The team signed their fifth-round draft pick, Susquehanna halfback [[Don Green]]. | + | The team signed their fifth-round draft pick, Susquehanna halfback [[Don Green]]. |
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| - | • [[Cotton Davidson]] hit [[Art Powell]] for a 25-yard touchdown pass with less than a minute remaining in the AFL All-Star Game to give the Western Division a 27-24 win. | + | [[Cotton Davidson]] hit [[Art Powell]] for a 25-yard touchdown pass with less than a minute remaining in the AFL All-Star Game to give the Western Division a 27-24 win. |
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| - | • Tight end [[Jan Barrett]] signed a contract for the 1964 season. | + | Tight end [[Jan Barrett]] signed a contract for the 1964 season. |
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| - | • The team signed their 18th-round draft pick, Santa Clara quarterback [[Ron Calcagno]]. | + | The team signed their 18th-round draft pick, Santa Clara quarterback [[Ron Calcagno]]. |
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| - | * The Oakland City Council approved a plan to add 4,198 seats to Frank Youell Field at a cost of $52,500. | + | The Oakland City Council approved a plan to add 4,198 seats to Frank Youell Field at a cost of $52,500. |
| - | * The plan was contingent on the city’s Recreation Commission successfully completing negotiations with the stadium’s ruling board. | + | The plan was contingent on the city’s Recreation Commission successfully completing negotiations with the stadium’s ruling board. |
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| - | * Fullback [[Doug Mayberry]] signed his contract for the 1964 season. | + | Fullback [[Doug Mayberry]] signed his contract for the 1964 season. |
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| - | * The team signed East Central State (Oklahoma) free agent linebacker [[Roy Peck]]. | + | The team signed East Central State (Oklahoma) free agent linebacker [[Roy Peck]]. |
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| - | * The Raiders beat the 49ers, 50-40, in an exhibition basketball game at Pacific High School. | + | The Raiders beat the 49ers, 50-40, in an exhibition basketball game at Pacific High School. |
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| - | * The team began soliciting the purchase of season tickets for the 1964 campaign. Prices remained unchanged from 1963--$31.50 for reserved seats along the sidelines and $17.50 for end zone seats. Single game ticket prices were also stable--$4.50 for reserved seats and $2.50 for the end zones. | + | The team began soliciting the purchase of season tickets for the 1964 campaign. Prices remained unchanged from 1963--$31.50 for reserved seats along the sidelines and $17.50 for end zone seats. Single game ticket prices were also stable--$4.50 for reserved seats and $2.50 for the end zones. |
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| - | * The AFL conducted its redshirt draft, with each team selecting six players. The Raiders’ first pick was Florida A&M defensive end [[Carleton Oats]]. | + | The AFL conducted its redshirt draft, with each team selecting six players. The Raiders’ first pick was Florida A&M defensive end [[Carleton Oats]]. |
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| - | * They also signed former Redskins and Western Illinois free agent halfback [[Leroy Jackson]]. | + | They also signed former Redskins and Western Illinois free agent halfback [[Leroy Jackson]]. |
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| - | * The team announced that, for the first time, they had commissioned a highlights film of the previous season. The film, //A Team that Won’t Be Beaten//, was being offered to local clubs and other groups upon payment of a five-dollar return deposit. | + | The team announced that, for the first time, they had commissioned a highlights film of the previous season. The film, //A Team that Won’t Be Beaten//, was being offered to local clubs and other groups upon payment of a five-dollar return deposit. |
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| - | * In the second game between the teams in the offseason, the 49ers beat the Raiders at basketball, 48-43, at Foothill High School. | + | In the second game between the teams in the offseason, the 49ers beat the Raiders at basketball, 48-43, at Foothill High School. |
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| - | * Penn State defensive end [[Dick Anderson]], one of the team’s picks in the 1963 redshirt draft, was signed by the Browns. | + | Penn State defensive end [[Dick Anderson]], one of the team’s picks in the 1963 redshirt draft, was signed by the Browns. |
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| - | * The team announced they would play the [[Titans|Oilers]] in a preseason game in Las Vegas on August 29. | + | The team announced they would play the [[Titans|Oilers]] in a preseason game in Las Vegas on August 29. |
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| - | * The Raiders beat the 49ers in basketball, 62-52, at Richmond High School. | + | The Raiders beat the 49ers in basketball, 62-52, at Richmond High School. |
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| - | * The team filed a protest with the league over the [[Jets]]’ signing of Utah State placekicker Jim Turner. Turner had been cut by the Redskins last year and, according to an agreement with the league, the Raiders were given right of first refusal over any Washington castoffs. | + | The team filed a protest with the league over the [[Jets]]’ signing of Utah State placekicker Jim Turner. Turner had been cut by the Redskins last year and, according to an agreement with the league, the Raiders were given right of first refusal over any Washington castoffs. |
| - | * The team’s coaching staff went off in different directions across the country to scout college players who were just reporting for spring practice. The process was expected to last about a month. | + | The team’s coaching staff went off in different directions across the country to scout college players who were just reporting for spring practice. The process was expected to last about a month. |
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| - | * //Tribune// columnist George Ross reported that the Raiders and [[Jets]] had come to an agreement regarding New York’s signing of placekicker Jim Turner. The Raiders had protested Turner’s signing with the league, arguing that the league had awarded signing rights to all players cut by the Redskins, which Turner had been, to the Raiders. According to Ross, the Raiders gave up the rights to Turner in exchange for unspecified “reciprocal considerations.” | + | //Tribune// columnist George Ross reported that the Raiders and [[Jets]] had come to an agreement regarding New York’s signing of placekicker Jim Turner. The Raiders had protested Turner’s signing with the league, arguing that the league had awarded signing rights to all players cut by the Redskins, which Turner had been, to the Raiders. According to Ross, the Raiders gave up the rights to Turner in exchange for unspecified “reciprocal considerations.” |
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| - | * The team signed a three-year broadcast rights deal with KDIA Radio that doubled the reach of the network from seven to fourteen stations. The money part of the deal was not reported. | + | The team signed a three-year broadcast rights deal with KDIA Radio that doubled the reach of the network from seven to fourteen stations. The money part of the deal was not reported. |
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| - | * Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] rejected an offer from the [[Chiefs]] to quit playing and join their coaching staff. | + | Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] rejected an offer from the [[Chiefs]] to quit playing and join their coaching staff. |
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| - | • Former Raiders general partner [[Wallace Marsh]] died of a heart attack at the age of 51 at Peralta Hospital in Oakland. | + | Former Raiders general partner [[Wallace Marsh]] died of a heart attack at the age of 51 at Peralta Hospital in Oakland. |
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| - | * The Raiders announced they would open their preseason scheduled on August 9 against the [[Chiefs]] at Frank Youell Field. | + | The Raiders announced they would open their preseason scheduled on August 9 against the [[Chiefs]] at Frank Youell Field. |
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| - | * Coliseum, Inc., the entity in charge of building the new Oakland stadium set to open in 1966, agreed to buy 12,000 of the Frank Youell Field seats from the Oakland Recreation Department at a cost of $96,000 .The seats would be delivered to the new stadium in 1966. The Recreation Department was considering using the money to expand Frank Youell Field beyond the 4,100 seats already planned for 1964, possibly up to 6,000 additional seats. | + | Coliseum, Inc., the entity in charge of building the new Oakland stadium set to open in 1966, agreed to buy 12,000 of the Frank Youell Field seats from the Oakland Recreation Department at a cost of $96,000 .The seats would be delivered to the new stadium in 1966. The Recreation Department was considering using the money to expand Frank Youell Field beyond the 4,100 seats already planned for 1964, possibly up to 6,000 additional seats. |
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| - | * The AFL released its official passer rankings for the 1963 season and listed [[Tom Flores]] in second place behind [[Chargers|San Diego]]’s Tobin Rote. According to the league’s arcane calculation method, Rote finished with at .777 and Flores received a .685 mark. | + | The AFL released its official passer rankings for the 1963 season and listed [[Tom Flores]] in second place behind [[Chargers|San Diego]]’s Tobin Rote. According to the league’s arcane calculation method, Rote finished with at .777 and Flores received a .685 mark. |
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| - | * Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] underwent surgery to remove calcium deposits in his left gluteus medius sometime in the past few days. The deposits had been causing pain in his left leg that bothered him during the 1964 season. He hoped to be ready to go when training camp started in July. | + | Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] underwent surgery to remove calcium deposits in his left gluteus medius sometime in the past few days. The deposits had been causing pain in his left leg that bothered him during the 1964 season. He hoped to be ready to go when training camp started in July. |
| - | * The Raiders announced their preseason schedule, which would open on August 7 against the [[Chargers]] in San Diego. The other dates on the schedule were: August 14 vs [[Broncos|Denver]] in Salt Lake City, August 22 vs the [[Chiefs]] at Frank Youell Field, August 28 vs the Chargers in Portland, and September 4 vs the Broncos in Sacramento. | + | The Raiders announced their preseason schedule, which would open on August 7 against the [[Chargers]] in San Diego. The other dates on the schedule were: August 14 vs [[Broncos|Denver]] in Salt Lake City, August 22 vs the [[Chiefs]] at Frank Youell Field, August 28 vs the Chargers in Portland, and September 4 vs the Broncos in Sacramento. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed rookie Arkansas quarterback [[Gordon Guest]] on or around this date. He had been one of the team’s selections in the February redshirt draft. | + | The Raiders signed rookie Arkansas quarterback [[Gordon Guest]] on or around this date. He had been one of the team’s selections in the February redshirt draft. |
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| - | * The AFL released the official 1964 schedule. The Raiders were to open at home against the [[Patriots]] on September 13 and close out the season at home against the [[Chargers]] on December 20. | + | The AFL released the official 1964 schedule. The Raiders were to open at home against the [[Patriots]] on September 13 and close out the season at home against the [[Chargers]] on December 20. |
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| - | * The AFL released its official scoring statistics today. [[Art Powell]] finished second behind [[Patriots|Boston]]’s Gino Cappelletti with 96 points, on 16 touchdowns. [[Mike Mercer]] was sixth with 71 points, on 47 extra points and 8 field goals. | + | The AFL released its official scoring statistics today. [[Art Powell]] finished second behind [[Patriots|Boston]]’s Gino Cappelletti with 96 points, on 16 touchdowns. [[Mike Mercer]] was sixth with 71 points, on 47 extra points and 8 field goals. |
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| - | * Ground was officially broken on the construction of the new Oakland multi-purpose stadium scheduled to open July 1966. | + | Ground was officially broken on the construction of the new Oakland multi-purpose stadium scheduled to open July 1966. |
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| - | * //Pro Football Illustrated// | + | //Pro Football Illustrated// |
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| - | * General manager [[Al Davis]] said he expected to make “one, and possibly several, trades over the next three days” at the league meetings in Kansas City. | + | General manager [[Al Davis]] said he expected to make “one, and possibly several, trades over the next three days” at the league meetings in Kansas City. |
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| - | * George Ross of the //Tribune// reported that the Raiders were in the middle of negotiating a four-team trade deal, but he didn’t have any information about either the teams or the players involved. | + | George Ross of the //Tribune// reported that the Raiders were in the middle of negotiating a four-team trade deal, but he didn’t have any information about either the teams or the players involved. |
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| - | * The Raiders traded halfback [[Leroy Jackson]] to the [[Bills]] for tackle [[Ken Rice]]. | + | The Raiders traded halfback [[Leroy Jackson]] to the [[Bills]] for tackle [[Ken Rice]]. |
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| - | * The AFL released their complete preseason schedule. They would play the [[Chiefs]] and [[Bills]] at home, the [[Broncos]] in Denver, the [[Chargers]] in San Diego, and the [[Titans|Oilers]] in Las Vegas. | + | The AFL released their complete preseason schedule. They would play the [[Chiefs]] and [[Bills]] at home, the [[Broncos]] in Denver, the [[Chargers]] in San Diego, and the [[Titans|Oilers]] in Las Vegas. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed their 16th-round pick in the 1963 draft, West Virginia halfback [[Jim Moss]]. Moss had spent some time with the Giants last season before being released. | + | The Raiders signed their 16th-round pick in the 1963 draft, West Virginia halfback [[Jim Moss]]. Moss had spent some time with the Giants last season before being released. |
| - | * They also signed free agent Santa Clara fullback [[Mike Kellogg]] sometime before this date. | + | They also signed free agent Santa Clara fullback [[Mike Kellogg]] sometime before this date. |
| - | * The team hired former //Berkeley Gazette// and //San Leandro Morning News// reporter [[Bruce Bishop]] as an assistant in the public relations department under [[Scotty Stirling]]. | + | The team hired former //Berkeley Gazette// and //San Leandro Morning News// reporter [[Bruce Bishop]] as an assistant in the public relations department under [[Scotty Stirling]]. |
| - | * The //Salinas Californian// | + | The //Salinas Californian// |
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| - | * Following up on yesterday’s publication of the story that wide receiver [[Art Powell]] had requested that he be traded to the [[Bills]] for fullback Cookie Gilchrist, Buffalo coach Lou Saban said he had no intention of trading Gilchrist and that any negotiating would be done with Oakland general manager [[Al Davis]], not a player. Davis also said he wasn’t interested in making such a trade. | + | Following up on yesterday’s publication of the story that wide receiver [[Art Powell]] had requested that he be traded to the [[Bills]] for fullback Cookie Gilchrist, Buffalo coach Lou Saban said he had no intention of trading Gilchrist and that any negotiating would be done with Oakland general manager [[Al Davis]], not a player. Davis also said he wasn’t interested in making such a trade. |
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| - | * The //Tribune// reported that former Raiders defensive back [[Rich Mostardi]] was suing the team $6,195 in unpaid salary and an additional $2,150 in punitive damages. Mostardi, who played for the Raiders in several games in the 1962 season, said he had signed a contract in September 1961 for $8,600, but was injured shortly after and was released by the team in October. Mostardi asserted that he was only paid a little over $2,000 and was owed the remainder of the money. | + | The //Tribune// reported that former Raiders defensive back [[Rich Mostardi]] was suing the team $6,195 in unpaid salary and an additional $2,150 in punitive damages. Mostardi, who played for the Raiders in several games in the 1962 season, said he had signed a contract in September 1961 for $8,600, but was injured shortly after and was released by the team in October. Mostardi asserted that he was only paid a little over $2,000 and was owed the remainder of the money. |
| - | * Santa Rosa radio broadcaster [[Dan Galvin]] was hired to join Bob Blum on Raiders game broadcasts as the color commentator. | + | Santa Rosa radio broadcaster [[Dan Galvin]] was hired to join Bob Blum on Raiders game broadcasts as the color commentator. |
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| - | * The //Berkeley Gazette// reported that cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] had joined wide receiver [[Art Powell]] in requesting a trade. According to the story Williamson was hoping to go to New York and take advantage of the media attention he would garner there. | + | The //Berkeley Gazette// reported that cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] had joined wide receiver [[Art Powell]] in requesting a trade. According to the story Williamson was hoping to go to New York and take advantage of the media attention he would garner there. |
| - | * The paper also reported that Powell was suing the // | + | The paper also reported that Powell was suing the // |
| - | * Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] underwent surgery for a deviated septum. | + | Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] underwent surgery for a deviated septum. |
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| - | * Though some sources had reported that Sacramento State tackle Gary Quattrin had signed with the Raiders, the deal had never been completed, and Quattrin signed with Indianapolis in the United Football League instead. | + | Though some sources had reported that Sacramento State tackle Gary Quattrin had signed with the Raiders, the deal had never been completed, and Quattrin signed with Indianapolis in the United Football League instead. |
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| - | • The Raiders acquired fullback [[Bo Dickinson]] from the [[Titans|Oilers]] in exchange for Oakland’s eight-round pick in the 1965 draft. | + | The Raiders acquired fullback [[Bo Dickinson]] from the [[Titans|Oilers]] in exchange for Oakland’s eight-round pick in the 1965 draft. |
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| - | * Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] continued to lobby to be traded. Powell reportedly sold his Richmond home and planned to move to Toronto, where his wife was from, within days. Williamson, meanwhile, was asking to be traded to an Eastern team or be given a raise in pay. | + | Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] continued to lobby to be traded. Powell reportedly sold his Richmond home and planned to move to Toronto, where his wife was from, within days. Williamson, meanwhile, was asking to be traded to an Eastern team or be given a raise in pay. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed former Los Angeles State halfback [[Fred Gillett]] sometime on or before this date. | + | The Raiders signed former Los Angeles State halfback [[Fred Gillett]] sometime on or before this date. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed free agent USC guard [[Britt Williams]]. | + | The Raiders signed free agent USC guard [[Britt Williams]]. |
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| - | * The //Tribune// reported that Packers coach Vince Lombardi was laying claim to the rights to Raiders tight end [[Jan Barrett]]. The Raiders had signed Barrett off Green Bay’s taxi squad in 1963, ending the Packers’ hold on him, but Lombardi, according to the story, said Barrett had been merely “loaned” to the Raiders and was demanding his return. | + | The //Tribune// reported that Packers coach Vince Lombardi was laying claim to the rights to Raiders tight end [[Jan Barrett]]. The Raiders had signed Barrett off Green Bay’s taxi squad in 1963, ending the Packers’ hold on him, but Lombardi, according to the story, said Barrett had been merely “loaned” to the Raiders and was demanding his return. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed [[Bob Levingston]] and [[Loran Hunt]], both free agent defensive backs out of USC. | + | The Raiders signed [[Bob Levingston]] and [[Loran Hunt]], both free agent defensive backs out of USC. |
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| - | * NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle ruled that the rights to the services of rookie Arizona halfback [[Tony Lorick]] belonged to the Colts. Both the Raiders and the Colts drafted Lorick and both claimed to have signed him to a contract. Raiders general manager [[Al Davis]] argued that his team had signed Lorick first, but Rozelle was unmoved by the argument. Davis said the team “(did) not consider the matter closed.” | + | NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle ruled that the rights to the services of rookie Arizona halfback [[Tony Lorick]] belonged to the Colts. Both the Raiders and the Colts drafted Lorick and both claimed to have signed him to a contract. Raiders general manager [[Al Davis]] argued that his team had signed Lorick first, but Rozelle was unmoved by the argument. Davis said the team “(did) not consider the matter closed.” |
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| ======July 14, 1964====== | ======July 14, 1964====== | ||
| - | ===== Transactions ===== | + | =====Transactions===== |
| - | * The team waived linebacker [[Charlie Rieves]]. | + | The team waived linebacker [[Charlie Rieves]]. |
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| - | * To get a jump start on training camp [[Al Davis]] and the rest of the coaching staff got together with the team’s quarterbacks—[[Tom Flores]], [[Cotton Davidson]], and [[Ron Calcagno]]—for some position-specific tutelage. | + | To get a jump start on training camp [[Al Davis]] and the rest of the coaching staff got together with the team’s quarterbacks—[[Tom Flores]], [[Cotton Davidson]], and [[Ron Calcagno]]—for some position-specific tutelage. |
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| - | * Training camp for rookies opened in Santa Rosa at the El Rancho Motel. | + | Training camp for rookies opened in Santa Rosa at the El Rancho Motel. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed the following free agents sometime on or before this date: Los Angeles State guard [[Harold Gray]], Arizona defensive back [[Don Hampton]], Morningside College defensive back [[Roger Hansen]], and Penn defensive back [[Fred Levin]]. | + | The Raiders signed the following free agents sometime on or before this date: Los Angeles State guard [[Harold Gray]], Arizona defensive back [[Don Hampton]], Morningside College defensive back [[Roger Hansen]], and Penn defensive back [[Fred Levin]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders rookies got their first taste of contact drills in training camp. | + | The Raiders rookies got their first taste of contact drills in training camp. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * The team's quarterbacks were on hand to throw the ball to rookie receivers, but [[Cotton Davidson]] was not among them. During a warm-up run he suffered a minor muscle pull and sat out the rest of practice. | + | The team's quarterbacks were on hand to throw the ball to rookie receivers, but [[Cotton Davidson]] was not among them. During a warm-up run he suffered a minor muscle pull and sat out the rest of practice. |
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| ======July 20, 1964====== | ======July 20, 1964====== | ||
| - | ===== News ===== | + | =====News===== |
| - | * It was veterans reporting day at training camp. | + | It was veterans reporting day at training camp. |
| - | * Fullback [[Alan Miller]] informed the club he would not be reporting to training camp and would sit out the season to attend law school. | + | Fullback [[Alan Miller]] informed the club he would not be reporting to training camp and would sit out the season to attend law school. |
| - | * Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], who had requested a trade to [[Bills|Buffalo]] earlier in the month was also a no-show. | + | Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], who had requested a trade to [[Bills|Buffalo]] earlier in the month was also a no-show. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The team waived defensive end [[Darnell Haney]]. | + | The team waived defensive end [[Darnell Haney]]. |
| - | * A pair of guards [[Harold Gray]] and [[Britt Williams]] voluntarily left camp. | + | A pair of guards [[Harold Gray]] and [[Britt Williams]] voluntarily left camp. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The team signed their 16th-round draft pick, North Dakota halfback [[Ron Wilkening]]. | + | The team signed their 16th-round draft pick, North Dakota halfback [[Ron Wilkening]]. |
| - | * Halfback [[Don Green]] voluntarily left training camp. | + | Halfback [[Don Green]] voluntarily left training camp. |
| - | * The team waived defensive back [[Fred Levin]]. | + | The team waived defensive back [[Fred Levin]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * General manager [[Al Davis]] denied a report that the team was going to release wide receiver [[Art Powell]] for not reporting to training camp. | + | General manager [[Al Davis]] denied a report that the team was going to release wide receiver [[Art Powell]] for not reporting to training camp. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders signed a former Rams redshirt pick, Fresno State tackle [[Doug Brown]]. | + | The Raiders signed a former Rams redshirt pick, Fresno State tackle [[Doug Brown]]. |
| - | * Halfback [[Lloyd Winston]], who had been released earlier in the year, was back in camp with the team. | + | Halfback [[Lloyd Winston]], who had been released earlier in the year, was back in camp with the team. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The full complement of rookies and veterans practiced in full pads for the first time this camp. | + | The full complement of rookies and veterans practiced in full pads for the first time this camp. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * AFL commissioner Joe Foss informed the team that the league could do no more to help in the [[Tony Lorick]] matter. Foss said that any future adjudication would have to occur between the Raiders and the Colts and that the AFL was leaving it there. | + | AFL commissioner Joe Foss informed the team that the league could do no more to help in the [[Tony Lorick]] matter. Foss said that any future adjudication would have to occur between the Raiders and the Colts and that the AFL was leaving it there. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Guard [[Bob Mischak]] announced his retirement from pro football. | + | Guard [[Bob Mischak]] announced his retirement from pro football. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] shifted backs [[Ron Wilkening]] and [[Fred Gillett]] to tight end on a trial basis. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] shifted backs [[Ron Wilkening]] and [[Fred Gillett]] to tight end on a trial basis. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The coaching staff conducted the team's first scrimmage of the summer. It was a 75-minute affair. | + | The coaching staff conducted the team's first scrimmage of the summer. It was a 75-minute affair. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Halfback [[Bo Roberson]] injured a knee and sat out the remainder of practice. The injury was thought to be mild. Defensive back [[Loran Hunt]] and linebacker [[Bill Budness]] also suffered minor hurts. | + | Halfback [[Bo Roberson]] injured a knee and sat out the remainder of practice. The injury was thought to be mild. Defensive back [[Loran Hunt]] and linebacker [[Bill Budness]] also suffered minor hurts. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders waived defensive back [[Don Hampton]] and fullback [[Mike Kellogg]]. | + | The Raiders waived defensive back [[Don Hampton]] and fullback [[Mike Kellogg]]. |
| - | * Quarterback [[Gordon Guest]] voluntarily left training camp. | + | Quarterback [[Gordon Guest]] voluntarily left training camp. |
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| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Halfback [[Clem Daniels]] injured his shoulder during drills and was expected to miss a few days of practice. | + | Halfback [[Clem Daniels]] injured his shoulder during drills and was expected to miss a few days of practice. |
| - | * Other players nursing various hurts were: linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] (groin pull), linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] (ribs), tight end [[Jan Barrett]] (thigh), defensive back [[Loran Hunt]] (knee), and halfback [[Bo Roberson]] (knee). | + | Other players nursing various hurts were: linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] (groin pull), linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] (ribs), tight end [[Jan Barrett]] (thigh), defensive back [[Loran Hunt]] (knee), and halfback [[Bo Roberson]] (knee). |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] arrived at training camp, nine days late. Powell did not comment on the reason for his absence, though it was assumed it was related to his wife's desire to move to Toronto and Powell' | + | Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] arrived at training camp, nine days late. Powell did not comment on the reason for his absence, though it was assumed it was related to his wife's desire to move to Toronto and Powell' |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders signed ex-[[Chargers]] linebacker [[Maury Schleicher]]. | + | The Raiders signed ex-[[Chargers]] linebacker [[Maury Schleicher]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] made his first appearance in practice this season after sitting out camp for a week and a half. | + | Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] made his first appearance in practice this season after sitting out camp for a week and a half. |
| =====Injury Updates====== | =====Injury Updates====== | ||
| - | * Linebackers [[Jackie Simpson]] and [[Clancy Osborne]] returned to the field following absences due to injury. | + | Linebackers [[Jackie Simpson]] and [[Clancy Osborne]] returned to the field following absences due to injury. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * AFL commissioner Joe Foss was in Oakland and met with co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] and general manager [[Al Davis]] in a thirty-minute closed-door meeting. Among the topics was the [[Tony Lorick]]. While none of the parties gave a detailed account of the meeting, Valley, in particular, said the team hadn't given up on pursuing Lorick' | + | AFL commissioner Joe Foss was in Oakland and met with co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] and general manager [[Al Davis]] in a thirty-minute closed-door meeting. Among the topics was the [[Tony Lorick]]. While none of the parties gave a detailed account of the meeting, Valley, in particular, said the team hadn't given up on pursuing Lorick' |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The coaching staff held a 90-minute scrimmage focusing solely on the running game. | + | The coaching staff held a 90-minute scrimmage focusing solely on the running game. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Linebacker [[Jackie Simpson]] suffered a minor knee injury in the scrum. | + | Linebacker [[Jackie Simpson]] suffered a minor knee injury in the scrum. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Sometime between this date and the end of the year, the Raiders (possibly) signed former Humboldt State running back [[Wendell Hayes]] and placed him on the taxi squad. The Cowboys cut him from their training camp roster on this date and he had signed with the [[Broncos]] by the end of December. There was no mention of his signing at the time, that I could find. The only mention I could find was from September 1965, saying it had happened the previous year. | + | Sometime between this date and the end of the year, the Raiders (possibly) signed former Humboldt State running back [[Wendell Hayes]] and placed him on the taxi squad. The Cowboys cut him from their training camp roster on this date and he had signed with the [[Broncos]] by the end of December. There was no mention of his signing at the time, that I could find. The only mention I could find was from September 1965, saying it had happened the previous year. |
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| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Tackles [[Ken Rice]] and [[Proverb Jacobs]] each sustained leg injuries in a scrimmage. Trainer [[George Anderson]] said he didn't think either injury was serious. | + | Tackles [[Ken Rice]] and [[Proverb Jacobs]] each sustained leg injuries in a scrimmage. Trainer [[George Anderson]] said he didn't think either injury was serious. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Cotton Davidson]] would start the preseason opener against the [[Chiefs]] on the 9th at quarterback. [[Tom Flores]] would take the second-half snaps. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Cotton Davidson]] would start the preseason opener against the [[Chiefs]] on the 9th at quarterback. [[Tom Flores]] would take the second-half snaps. |
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| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] and tight end [[Jan Barrett]] were expected to have recovered enough from their injuries to play against the [[Chiefs]] on the 9th. | + | Tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] and tight end [[Jan Barrett]] were expected to have recovered enough from their injuries to play against the [[Chiefs]] on the 9th. |
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| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * With middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] expected to miss the [[Chiefs]] game on the 9th with a groin injury, the coaching staff turned the defensive play-calling chores over to rookie [[Bill Budness]]. | + | With middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] expected to miss the [[Chiefs]] game on the 9th with a groin injury, the coaching staff turned the defensive play-calling chores over to rookie [[Bill Budness]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders lost to the [[Chiefs]], 20-14, in their exhibition opener at Frank Youell Field. | + | The Raiders lost to the [[Chiefs]], 20-14, in their exhibition opener at Frank Youell Field. |
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| - | * Rookie middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]] joined the team after playing in the College All-Star Game against the Bears. | + | Rookie middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]] joined the team after playing in the College All-Star Game against the Bears. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Cotton Davidson]] would play the first half at quarterback against the [[Broncos]] on the 14th, with [[Tom Flores]] again playing the second half. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Cotton Davidson]] would play the first half at quarterback against the [[Broncos]] on the 14th, with [[Tom Flores]] again playing the second half. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders released halfback [[Ron Wilkening]] and defensive back [[Roger Hansen]]. | + | The Raiders released halfback [[Ron Wilkening]] and defensive back [[Roger Hansen]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Lineman [[Dan Birdwell]] left the team temporarily for his home in Texas to be with his sister, who had suffered a medical emergency. | + | Lineman [[Dan Birdwell]] left the team temporarily for his home in Texas to be with his sister, who had suffered a medical emergency. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * The team said linebackers [[Arch Matsos]] and [[Jackie Simpson]] would be healthy enough to see action against the [[Broncos]] on the 14th. | + | The team said linebackers [[Arch Matsos]] and [[Jackie Simpson]] would be healthy enough to see action against the [[Broncos]] on the 14th. |
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| |[[august-11-1964|< | |[[august-11-1964|< | ||
| - | ====== August 13, 1961 ====== | + | ======August 13, 1961====== |
| - | ===== News ===== | + | =====News===== |
| - | • The team was en route from Honolulu to Santa Cruz | + | The team was en route from Honolulu to Santa Cruz |
| - | • Bill Leiser of the // | + | Bill Leiser of the // |
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| - | * The Raiders were en route to Denver for tomorrow night' | + | The Raiders were en route to Denver for tomorrow night' |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], | + | The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], |
| - | * Lineman [[Dan Birdwell]], who had left the team two days ago for a family emergency, arrived in Denver prior to the game and played. | + | Lineman [[Dan Birdwell]], who had left the team two days ago for a family emergency, arrived in Denver prior to the game and played. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] was shaken up with three minutes left in the game and [[Cotton Davidson]] returned to finish the contest. | + | Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] was shaken up with three minutes left in the game and [[Cotton Davidson]] returned to finish the contest. |
| - | * Guard [[Ken Rice]] and defensive back [[Loran Hunt]] missed the game because of prior injuries. Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] left the game with a shoulder injury. | + | Guard [[Ken Rice]] and defensive back [[Loran Hunt]] missed the game because of prior injuries. Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] left the game with a shoulder injury. |
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| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] was projected to miss 7-10 days with a shoulder injury suffered in the [[Broncos]] game two days ago. | + | Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] was projected to miss 7-10 days with a shoulder injury suffered in the [[Broncos]] game two days ago. |
| - | * Guard [[Ken Rice]] was expected to be ready to play against the [[Bills]] on the 23rd. | + | Guard [[Ken Rice]] was expected to be ready to play against the [[Bills]] on the 23rd. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The coaching staff reassigned the position of several players: [[JR Williamson]] was moved to center to backup [[Jim Otto]], [[Doug Brown]] went to defensive tackle, [[Jim Moss]] to left safety, [[Claude Gibson]] to left cornerback, [[Bill Budness]] to left linebacker, and [[Jim McMillin]] to right safety. | + | The coaching staff reassigned the position of several players: [[JR Williamson]] was moved to center to backup [[Jim Otto]], [[Doug Brown]] went to defensive tackle, [[Jim Moss]] to left safety, [[Claude Gibson]] to left cornerback, [[Bill Budness]] to left linebacker, and [[Jim McMillin]] to right safety. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders acquired fullback [[Bob Jackson]] from the [[Chargers]]. The means of acquisition weren' | + | The Raiders acquired fullback [[Bob Jackson]] from the [[Chargers]]. The means of acquisition weren' |
| - | * The team waived three defensive backs: [[Herm Urenda]], [[Bob Levingston]], | + | The team waived three defensive backs: [[Herm Urenda]], [[Bob Levingston]], |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Guard [[Bob Mischak]], who had announced his retirement from pro football on July 24, returned to the team and said he was ready to play again. | + | Guard [[Bob Mischak]], who had announced his retirement from pro football on July 24, returned to the team and said he was ready to play again. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] announced his retirement from pro football. | + | Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] announced his retirement from pro football. |
| - | * The Raiders acquired ex-49ers halfback [[Jim Pace]] from the [[Bills]] in exchange for an unspecified draft pick, continent upon Pace's making the team out of camp. Pace had briefly been with the Raiders in the summer of 1961, but left within a week because of a knee injury. | + | The Raiders acquired ex-49ers halfback [[Jim Pace]] from the [[Bills]] in exchange for an unspecified draft pick, continent upon Pace's making the team out of camp. Pace had briefly been with the Raiders in the summer of 1961, but left within a week because of a knee injury. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 34-31, in a preseason game at Frank Youell Field. | + | The Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 34-31, in a preseason game at Frank Youell Field. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders waived five players: quarterback [[Ron Calcagno]], halfback [[Lloyd Winston]], fullback [[Bo Dickinson]], | + | The Raiders waived five players: quarterback [[Ron Calcagno]], halfback [[Lloyd Winston]], fullback [[Bo Dickinson]], |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders left for Las Vegas, where they would take on the [[Titans|Oilers]] tomorrow night. | + | The Raiders left for Las Vegas, where they would take on the [[Titans|Oilers]] tomorrow night. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The team signed quarterback [[Lee Grosscup]] sometime on or soon after this date and placed him on the taxi squad. | + | The team signed quarterback [[Lee Grosscup]] sometime on or soon after this date and placed him on the taxi squad. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | + | The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Guard [[Bob Mischak]] suffered a bruised knee in the contest and was expected to be out of commission for about a week. | + | Guard [[Bob Mischak]] suffered a bruised knee in the contest and was expected to be out of commission for about a week. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] was hospitalized with what was described as a "viral infection." | + | Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] was hospitalized with what was described as a "viral infection." |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] was still in the hospital recuperating from a respiratory infection, but was expected to be released tomorrow and could possibly play in the final preseason game on the 5th against the [[Chargers]]. | + | Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] was still in the hospital recuperating from a respiratory infection, but was expected to be released tomorrow and could possibly play in the final preseason game on the 5th against the [[Chargers]]. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Guard [[Bob Mischak]] (knee) was also expected to be able to go against San Diego. | + | Guard [[Bob Mischak]] (knee) was also expected to be able to go against San Diego. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Wide receiver [[Reg Carolan]] was traded to the [[Chiefs]] in exchange for the signing rights to one player released by the Cardinals or Bears in the NFL. Per a league agreement, each AFL team was given the right of first refusal of players released by particular NFL teams--in the Chiefs case, the Cards or Bears. According to the terms of the Carolan trade, the Raiders were given that right for a single player of their choice. | + | Wide receiver [[Reg Carolan]] was traded to the [[Chiefs]] in exchange for the signing rights to one player released by the Cardinals or Bears in the NFL. Per a league agreement, each AFL team was given the right of first refusal of players released by particular NFL teams--in the Chiefs case, the Cards or Bears. According to the terms of the Carolan trade, the Raiders were given that right for a single player of their choice. |
| - | * The Raiders released tackle [[John Sapinsky]]. | + | The Raiders released tackle [[John Sapinsky]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The coaching staff moved [[Fred Gillett]] from tight end to wide receiver, where he would back up [[Bo Roberson]]. | + | The coaching staff moved [[Fred Gillett]] from tight end to wide receiver, where he would back up [[Bo Roberson]]. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Defensive tackle [[Doug Brown]] pulled his right calf muscle in practice and was expected to miss the [[Chargers]] game on the 5th as a result. He was placed on the injury deferred list sometime soon after this date. | + | Defensive tackle [[Doug Brown]] pulled his right calf muscle in practice and was expected to miss the [[Chargers]] game on the 5th as a result. He was placed on the injury deferred list sometime soon after this date. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] announced [[Tom Flores]] would start and play the first half against the [[Chargers]] in tomorrow night' | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] announced [[Tom Flores]] would start and play the first half against the [[Chargers]] in tomorrow night' |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The [[Chargers]] beat the Raiders, 24-10, in the preseason finale for both teams in San Diego. The Raiders finished their exhibition schedule with a 3-2 record. | + | The [[Chargers]] beat the Raiders, 24-10, in the preseason finale for both teams in San Diego. The Raiders finished their exhibition schedule with a 3-2 record. |
| =====Injury Update===== | =====Injury Update===== | ||
| - | * Rookie linebacker [[Dan Conners]] suffered a dislocated shoulder in the game and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. | + | Rookie linebacker [[Dan Conners]] suffered a dislocated shoulder in the game and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders placed wide receiver [[Fred Gillett]] on waivers sometime around this date. He cleared waivers and was placed on the taxi squad sometime soon after. | + | The Raiders placed wide receiver [[Fred Gillett]] on waivers sometime around this date. He cleared waivers and was placed on the taxi squad sometime soon after. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders acquired fullback [[Billy Cannon]] in a trade with the [[Titans|Oilers]], | + | The Raiders acquired fullback [[Billy Cannon]] in a trade with the [[Titans|Oilers]], |
| - | * They also acquired wide receiver [[Bill Miller]] from the [[Bills]] for an unspecified Oakland draft choice. | + | They also acquired wide receiver [[Bill Miller]] from the [[Bills]] for an unspecified Oakland draft choice. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders released halfback [[Jim Pace]]. They also placed middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]] on the injury deferred list. | + | The Raiders released halfback [[Jim Pace]]. They also placed middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]] on the injury deferred list. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders signed defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] and placed him on the taxi squad sometime between this date and September 27. | + | The Raiders signed defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] and placed him on the taxi squad sometime between this date and September 27. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] affirmed that [[Tom Flores]] would start at quarterback in tomorrow' | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] affirmed that [[Tom Flores]] would start at quarterback in tomorrow' |
| - | * The other starters on offense were to be: [[Art Powell]] and [[Bo Roberson]] at receiver, [[Ken Herock]] at tight end, [[Proverb Jacobs]] and [[Frank Youso]] at the tackles, [[Bob Mischak]] and [[Wayne Hawkins]] at the guards, [[Jim Otto]] at center, and [[Clem Daniels]] and [[Glenn Shaw]] in the backfield. | + | The other starters on offense were to be: [[Art Powell]] and [[Bo Roberson]] at receiver, [[Ken Herock]] at tight end, [[Proverb Jacobs]] and [[Frank Youso]] at the tackles, [[Bob Mischak]] and [[Wayne Hawkins]] at the guards, [[Jim Otto]] at center, and [[Clem Daniels]] and [[Glenn Shaw]] in the backfield. |
| - | * On defense, the team planned to start [[Dalva Allen]], [[Dan Birdwell]], [[Dave Costa]], and [[Jon Jelacic]] on the line, [[Arch Matsos]], [[Clancy Osborne]], and [[Jackie Simpson]] at linebacker, and [[Fred Williamson]], | + | On defense, the team planned to start [[Dalva Allen]], [[Dan Birdwell]], [[Dave Costa]], and [[Jon Jelacic]] on the line, [[Arch Matsos]], [[Clancy Osborne]], and [[Jackie Simpson]] at linebacker, and [[Fred Williamson]], |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders signed defensive back [[Howie Williams]] and placed him on the taxi squad sometime between this date and September 27. | + | The Raiders signed defensive back [[Howie Williams]] and placed him on the taxi squad sometime between this date and September 27. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The [[Patriots]] beat the Raiders, 17-14, in the regular season opener at Frank Youell Field. | + | The [[Patriots]] beat the Raiders, 17-14, in the regular season opener at Frank Youell Field. |
| - | * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] suffered a relapse of the respiratory virus that hospitalized him earlier in the week and he did not suit up for the game. Rookie [[Bill Budness]] took his place in the lineup. | + | Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] suffered a relapse of the respiratory virus that hospitalized him earlier in the week and he did not suit up for the game. Rookie [[Bill Budness]] took his place in the lineup. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Linebacker [[Dave Costa]] broke a finger in the contest. His prognosis wasn't immediately reported. | + | Linebacker [[Dave Costa]] broke a finger in the contest. His prognosis wasn't immediately reported. |
| - | ===== Transactions===== | + | =====Transactions===== |
| - | * The team placed defensive lineman [[Jim Norris]] on waivers prior to the game. | + | The team placed defensive lineman [[Jim Norris]] on waivers prior to the game. |
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| - | * The Raiders waived cornerback [[Jim McMillin]]. | + | The Raiders waived cornerback [[Jim McMillin]]. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Five players sat out practice with various minor ailments: wide receiver [[Art Powell]] (knee), wide receiver [[Bo Roberson]] (pulled leg muscle), wide receiver [[Bill Miller]] (knee), defensive back [[Warren Powers]] (pulled thigh muscle), and middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] (illness). Powell and Roberson were expected to be good to go for the [[Titans|Oilers]] game on the 19th. The status of Powers, Miller, and Matsos was less certain. | + | Five players sat out practice with various minor ailments: wide receiver [[Art Powell]] (knee), wide receiver [[Bo Roberson]] (pulled leg muscle), wide receiver [[Bill Miller]] (knee), defensive back [[Warren Powers]] (pulled thigh muscle), and middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] (illness). Powell and Roberson were expected to be good to go for the [[Titans|Oilers]] game on the 19th. The status of Powers, Miller, and Matsos was less certain. |
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| - | * The [[Titans|Oilers]] beat the Raiders, 42-28, in Houston. | + | The [[Titans|Oilers]] beat the Raiders, 42-28, in Houston. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Prior to the game the team activated wide receiver [[Fred Gillett]] from the taxi squad. They also added defensive backs [[Mark Johnston]] and [[Louis Guy]] to the active roster. Johnston and Guy had been waived by the Oilers in the previous few days and had been picked up by the Raiders. | + | Prior to the game the team activated wide receiver [[Fred Gillett]] from the taxi squad. They also added defensive backs [[Mark Johnston]] and [[Louis Guy]] to the active roster. Johnston and Guy had been waived by the Oilers in the previous few days and had been picked up by the Raiders. |
| - | * The team also waived defensive back [[Warren Powers]]. | + | The team also waived defensive back [[Warren Powers]]. |
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| - | * Despite an 0-2 start, head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Tom Flores]] would continue to start at quarterback. | + | Despite an 0-2 start, head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Tom Flores]] would continue to start at quarterback. |
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| - | * The Raiders waived three players: cornerback [[Mark Johnston]], fullback [[Glenn Shaw]], and linebacker [[Jackie Simpson]]. | + | The Raiders waived three players: cornerback [[Mark Johnston]], fullback [[Glenn Shaw]], and linebacker [[Jackie Simpson]]. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]] pulled a groin muscle in practice and was expected to be out for the [[Chiefs]] game on the 27th. | + | Defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]] pulled a groin muscle in practice and was expected to be out for the [[Chiefs]] game on the 27th. |
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| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] made some shifts in the defensive lineup: [[Dan Birdwell]] to right defensive end, [[Bill Budness]] to left linebacker, and [[Rex Mirich]] to left defensive tackle. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] made some shifts in the defensive lineup: [[Dan Birdwell]] to right defensive end, [[Bill Budness]] to left linebacker, and [[Rex Mirich]] to left defensive tackle. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed free agent fullback [[Bo Dickinson]] sometime shortly before this date and placed him on the active list. | + | The Raiders signed free agent fullback [[Bo Dickinson]] sometime shortly before this date and placed him on the active list. |
| - | * They also reactivated defensive lineman [[Doug Brown]] from the injury deferred list. | + | They also reactivated defensive lineman [[Doug Brown]] from the injury deferred list. |
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| - | * The [[Chiefs]] scored 14 fourth-quarter points to beat the Raiders, 21-9, at Frank Youell Field. | + | The [[Chiefs]] scored 14 fourth-quarter points to beat the Raiders, 21-9, at Frank Youell Field. |
| - | * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] made his first appearance following illness and injury since early in the preseason. | + | Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] made his first appearance following illness and injury since early in the preseason. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] and guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] each injured a knee in the game. Neither player' | + | Tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] and guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] each injured a knee in the game. Neither player' |
| - | * Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] aggravated a pulled leg muscle and was held to two catches for 31 yards. | + | Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] aggravated a pulled leg muscle and was held to two catches for 31 yards. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Prior to the game, the Raiders waived defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]], who had suffered a groin muscle injury three days ago. | + | Prior to the game, the Raiders waived defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]], who had suffered a groin muscle injury three days ago. |
| - | * They activated defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] and defensive back [[Howie Williams]] off the taxi squad. | + | They activated defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] and defensive back [[Howie Williams]] off the taxi squad. |
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| - | * Responding to various injuries head coach [[Al Davis]] made some moves on the offensive line. With [[Wayne Hawkins]] like to miss the [[Bills|Buffalo]] game on the 3rd with a knee injury, [[Ken Rice]] was slated to take his spot at right guard. With left tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] also dealing with a knee problem, Davis moved [[Frank Youso]] from the right to the left side and installed [[Dick Klein]] at right tackle. | + | Responding to various injuries head coach [[Al Davis]] made some moves on the offensive line. With [[Wayne Hawkins]] like to miss the [[Bills|Buffalo]] game on the 3rd with a knee injury, [[Ken Rice]] was slated to take his spot at right guard. With left tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] also dealing with a knee problem, Davis moved [[Frank Youso]] from the right to the left side and installed [[Dick Klein]] at right tackle. |
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| - | * The Raiders left town to start their three-week Eastern road trip with stops in Buffalo, New York, and Boston. | + | The Raiders left town to start their three-week Eastern road trip with stops in Buffalo, New York, and Boston. |
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| - | * The Raiders fell for the fourth time in four tries with a 23-20 loss to the [[Bills]] in Buffalo. | + | The Raiders fell for the fourth time in four tries with a 23-20 loss to the [[Bills]] in Buffalo. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Ex-Buffalo wide receiver [[Bill Miller]] made the trip with the team, but was on the injury deferred list with a knee problem and did not play. | + | Ex-Buffalo wide receiver [[Bill Miller]] made the trip with the team, but was on the injury deferred list with a knee problem and did not play. |
| - | * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] suffered a thigh bruise in the game and his status for next week's game against the [[Jets]] was uncertain. | + | Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] suffered a thigh bruise in the game and his status for next week's game against the [[Jets]] was uncertain. |
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| - | * Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] asserted that opponents were trying to knock him out of games by deliberately targeting his injured let. | + | Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] asserted that opponents were trying to knock him out of games by deliberately targeting his injured let. |
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| - | * Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] had recovered from his knee injury, but head coach [[Al Davis]] was keeping his replacement, | + | Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] had recovered from his knee injury, but head coach [[Al Davis]] was keeping his replacement, |
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| - | * Defensive lineman [[Dave Costa]] had recovered sufficiently from a preseason shoulder injury to be back in action against the [[Jets]] on the 10th. Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]], who suffered a bruised thigh against the [[Bills]] on the 3rd, said he was ready to go again. | + | Defensive lineman [[Dave Costa]] had recovered sufficiently from a preseason shoulder injury to be back in action against the [[Jets]] on the 10th. Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]], who suffered a bruised thigh against the [[Bills]] on the 3rd, said he was ready to go again. |
| - | * Halfback [[Billy Cannon]] pulled a leg muscle in practice and his status was uncertain for the Jets game. | + | Halfback [[Billy Cannon]] pulled a leg muscle in practice and his status was uncertain for the Jets game. |
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| - | * The Raiders' | + | The Raiders' |
| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] decided to go with [[Tom Flores]] starting at quarterback again in a game-time decision. He also tabbed [[Jan Barrett]] to start at tight end ahead of [[Ken Herock]]. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] decided to go with [[Tom Flores]] starting at quarterback again in a game-time decision. He also tabbed [[Jan Barrett]] to start at tight end ahead of [[Ken Herock]]. |
| =====Injury Update===== | =====Injury Update===== | ||
| - | * Despite a pulled leg muscle, halfback [[Billy Cannon]] played and caught six passes for 110 yards. | + | Despite a pulled leg muscle, halfback [[Billy Cannon]] played and caught six passes for 110 yards. |
| - | * Linebacker [[Bill Budness]] took a knee to the head in the first quarter and missed the rest of the game. [[JR Williamson]] took his place in the lineup. | + | Linebacker [[Bill Budness]] took a knee to the head in the first quarter and missed the rest of the game. [[JR Williamson]] took his place in the lineup. |
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| - | * Despite a first quarter concussion that knocked him out of the [[Jets]] game, linebacker [[Bill Budness]] was thought to be available for next week's game against the [[Patriots]]. | + | Despite a first quarter concussion that knocked him out of the [[Jets]] game, linebacker [[Bill Budness]] was thought to be available for next week's game against the [[Patriots]]. |
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| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] named [[Cotton Davidson]] as the starter at quarterback in the [[Patriots]] game on the 16th. He also moved [[Howie Williams]] into the starting right cornerback spot. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] named [[Cotton Davidson]] as the starter at quarterback in the [[Patriots]] game on the 16th. He also moved [[Howie Williams]] into the starting right cornerback spot. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed free agent defensive tackle [[Stan Fanning]] on or around this date and placed him on the taxi squad. | + | The Raiders signed free agent defensive tackle [[Stan Fanning]] on or around this date and placed him on the taxi squad. |
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| - | * The Raiders and [[Patriots]] played to a 43-43 tie in Boston. It was the first tie in Raiders history. | + | The Raiders and [[Patriots]] played to a 43-43 tie in Boston. It was the first tie in Raiders history. |
| - | * [[Cotton Davidson]] went all the way at quarterback and rookie [[Bill Budness]] started at middle linebacker in place of [[Arch Matsos]]. | + | [[Cotton Davidson]] went all the way at quarterback and rookie [[Bill Budness]] started at middle linebacker in place of [[Arch Matsos]]. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] left the game with a broken hand after it was stepped on by an opponent. Matsos entered the game as his replacement and intercepted two passes. | + | Linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] left the game with a broken hand after it was stepped on by an opponent. Matsos entered the game as his replacement and intercepted two passes. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders claimed fullback [[Bob Jackson]] off waivers from the [[Titans|Oilers]]. To make room for Jackson, the team waived tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]]. Jackson had been part of the deal that sent halfback [[Billy Cannon]] to the Raiders in September. | + | The Raiders claimed fullback [[Bob Jackson]] off waivers from the [[Titans|Oilers]]. To make room for Jackson, the team waived tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]]. Jackson had been part of the deal that sent halfback [[Billy Cannon]] to the Raiders in September. |
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| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Linebackers [[Clancy Osborne]] (hand) and [[JR Williamson]] (knee) were expected to be available for the [[Broncos]] game on the 25th. | + | Linebackers [[Clancy Osborne]] (hand) and [[JR Williamson]] (knee) were expected to be available for the [[Broncos]] game on the 25th. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders earned their first win of the season, beating the [[Broncos]], | + | The Raiders earned their first win of the season, beating the [[Broncos]], |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Defensive back [[Louis Guy]] injured his knee on a special teams play. | + | Defensive back [[Louis Guy]] injured his knee on a special teams play. |
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| - | * Defensive back [[Louis Guy]], who suffered a knee injury in the [[Broncos]] game was placed on the injury deferred list and would miss the rest of the season. | + | Defensive back [[Louis Guy]], who suffered a knee injury in the [[Broncos]] game was placed on the injury deferred list and would miss the rest of the season. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders claimed halfback [[Gene Mingo]] off waivers from the [[Broncos]]. As part of the deal the Raiders sent a " | + | The Raiders claimed halfback [[Gene Mingo]] off waivers from the [[Broncos]]. As part of the deal the Raiders sent a " |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The [[Chargers]] intercepted Raiders quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] six times and won, 31-17, in San Diego. | + | The [[Chargers]] intercepted Raiders quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] six times and won, 31-17, in San Diego. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Center [[Jim Otto]] left the game in the fourth with a minor knee injury. He wasn't expected to miss next week's game against the [[Chiefs]]. | + | Center [[Jim Otto]] left the game in the fourth with a minor knee injury. He wasn't expected to miss next week's game against the [[Chiefs]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders committed five turnovers and fell to the [[Chiefs]], 42-7, in Kansas City. | + | The Raiders committed five turnovers and fell to the [[Chiefs]], 42-7, in Kansas City. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Linebacker [[Bill Budness]] suffered a serious right knee injury requiring surgery and was out for the season. | + | Linebacker [[Bill Budness]] suffered a serious right knee injury requiring surgery and was out for the season. |
| - | * Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] left the game with a concussion and wide receiver [[Art Powell]] aggravated an existing muscle pull in his thigh. | + | Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] left the game with a concussion and wide receiver [[Art Powell]] aggravated an existing muscle pull in his thigh. |
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| - | * The Raiders activated rookie linebacker [[Dan Conners]] from the injury deferred list. | + | The Raiders activated rookie linebacker [[Dan Conners]] from the injury deferred list. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders released halfback [[Bo Dickinson]]. | + | The Raiders released halfback [[Bo Dickinson]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] made a handful of lineup changes putting [[Dan Birdwell]] in at left linebacker for the injured [[Bill Budness]], [[Claude Gibson]] at right safety ahead of [[Tommy Morrow]], and [[Bill Miller]] at wide receiver in place of [[Bo Roberson]]. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] made a handful of lineup changes putting [[Dan Birdwell]] in at left linebacker for the injured [[Bill Budness]], [[Claude Gibson]] at right safety ahead of [[Tommy Morrow]], and [[Bill Miller]] at wide receiver in place of [[Bo Roberson]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | + | The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], |
| - | * [[Dick Klein]] started at left tackle ahead of [[Frank Youso]], who missed the game with foot blisters. | + | [[Dick Klein]] started at left tackle ahead of [[Frank Youso]], who missed the game with foot blisters. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Prior to the game the Raiders activated defensive back [[Warren Powers]] from the taxi squad. | + | Prior to the game the Raiders activated defensive back [[Warren Powers]] from the taxi squad. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * General manager [[Al Davis]] denied a // | + | General manager [[Al Davis]] denied a // |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders claimed [[Bills]] fullback Cookie Gilchrist off waivers, though the deal wouldn' | + | The Raiders claimed [[Bills]] fullback Cookie Gilchrist off waivers, though the deal wouldn' |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * A day after the Raiders claimed him, the [[Bills]] pulled fullback Cookie Gilchrist off waivers. Oakland general manager [[Al Davis]] said the Bills offer was a " | + | A day after the Raiders claimed him, the [[Bills]] pulled fullback Cookie Gilchrist off waivers. Oakland general manager [[Al Davis]] said the Bills offer was a " |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Jets]], 35-26, at Frank Youell Field. | + | The Raiders beat the [[Jets]], 35-26, at Frank Youell Field. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] was named Associated Press AFL Player of the Week for his performance in Oakland' | + | Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] was named Associated Press AFL Player of the Week for his performance in Oakland' |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * With the third overall pick in the 1965 AFL draft, the Raiders took Memphis State tackle [[Harry Schuh]]. | + | With the third overall pick in the 1965 AFL draft, the Raiders took Memphis State tackle [[Harry Schuh]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders and the [[Broncos]] met in Denver and settled for a 20-20 tie. | + | The Raiders and the [[Broncos]] met in Denver and settled for a 20-20 tie. |
| - | * [[Cotton Davidson]] was nursing a sore ankle and did not play except as a holder for placekicks so [[Tom Flores]] started at quarterback. | + | [[Cotton Davidson]] was nursing a sore ankle and did not play except as a holder for placekicks so [[Tom Flores]] started at quarterback. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Prior to the game the Raiders signed three of their picks in yesterday' | + | Prior to the game the Raiders signed three of their picks in yesterday' |
| - | * They also signed Arizona State halfback [[Larry Todd]], their first pick in the redshirt draft conducted after the 20 rounds of the regular draft. | + | They also signed Arizona State halfback [[Larry Todd]], their first pick in the redshirt draft conducted after the 20 rounds of the regular draft. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Cotton Davidson]] would start at quarterback against the [[Bills]] on the 6th after taking a week off to rest an ankle injury. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Cotton Davidson]] would start at quarterback against the [[Bills]] on the 6th after taking a week off to rest an ankle injury. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders signed their third-round draft pick, USC tackle [[Bob Svihus]]. They also signed their 14th-round pick, Cal defensive back [[Loren Hawley]]. | + | The Raiders signed their third-round draft pick, USC tackle [[Bob Svihus]]. They also signed their 14th-round pick, Cal defensive back [[Loren Hawley]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * [[Tom Flores]] hit [[Art Powell]] for a one-yard touchdown pass as time expired to give the Raiders a 16-13 win over the [[Bills]] at Frank Youell Field. | + | [[Tom Flores]] hit [[Art Powell]] for a one-yard touchdown pass as time expired to give the Raiders a 16-13 win over the [[Bills]] at Frank Youell Field. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * [[Cotton Davidson]] started the game at quarterback but left late in the second quarter with a rib injury. | + | [[Cotton Davidson]] started the game at quarterback but left late in the second quarter with a rib injury. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed February redshirt draft pick [[Carleton Oats]], a defensive end out of Florida A&M. | + | The Raiders signed February redshirt draft pick [[Carleton Oats]], a defensive end out of Florida A&M. |
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| - | * The Associated Press named center [[Jim Otto]] to their first-team All-AFL squad. Wire receiver [[Art Powell]] and guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] earned second-team honors. | + | The Associated Press named center [[Jim Otto]] to their first-team All-AFL squad. Wire receiver [[Art Powell]] and guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] earned second-team honors. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] hurt his wrist in practice but he was considered probable to play against the [[Chargers]] on the 20th. | + | Defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] hurt his wrist in practice but he was considered probable to play against the [[Chargers]] on the 20th. |
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| - | * United Press International named center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] first-team All-AFL. Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] was named to the second team. Guard [[Bob Mischak]], quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]], and safety [[Tommy Morrow]] earned honorable mention. | + | United Press International named center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] first-team All-AFL. Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] was named to the second team. Guard [[Bob Mischak]], quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]], and safety [[Tommy Morrow]] earned honorable mention. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Guard [[Bob Mischak]] (knee) was questionable for the season-ender against the [[Chargers]]. | + | Guard [[Bob Mischak]] (knee) was questionable for the season-ender against the [[Chargers]]. |
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| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] said guard [[Bob Mischak]] (wrist) was definitely out for tomorrow' | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] said guard [[Bob Mischak]] (wrist) was definitely out for tomorrow' |
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| - | * The Raiders finished the 1964 season with a 21-20 over the [[Chargers]] at Frank Youell Field. They closed the campaign with a 4-0-1 run and a 5-7-2 mark overall. | + | The Raiders finished the 1964 season with a 21-20 over the [[Chargers]] at Frank Youell Field. They closed the campaign with a 4-0-1 run and a 5-7-2 mark overall. |
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| - | * Center [[Jim Otto]] and wide receiver [[Art Powell]] were named first-team All-AFL in the players vote. They would be joined by halfback [[Clem Daniels]] and guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] on the Western Division squad at the league' | + | Center [[Jim Otto]] and wide receiver [[Art Powell]] were named first-team All-AFL in the players vote. They would be joined by halfback [[Clem Daniels]] and guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] on the Western Division squad at the league' |
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| - | * Fullback [[Billy Cannon]] was added to the Western Division all-star game team as a replacement for injured [[Chargers]] back Keith Lincoln. | + | Fullback [[Billy Cannon]] was added to the Western Division all-star game team as a replacement for injured [[Chargers]] back Keith Lincoln. |
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| |[[december-21-1964|< | |[[december-21-1964|< | ||
| - | ====== December 31, 1963 ====== | + | ======December 31, 1964====== |
| - | ===== Transactions ===== | + | =====Transactions===== |
| - | • The team signed Arizona State-Flagstaff tackle [[Rex Mirich]], their 20th-round pick in the 1963 draft. | + | The team signed Arizona State-Flagstaff tackle [[Rex Mirich]], their 20th-round pick in the 1963 draft. |
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