Oakland folks were over the moon about finally becoming a big league city. Their neighbors across the bay, including the 49ers, were a little less enthusiastic.
Oakland Tribune
“Man in Street Surprised, Enthusiastic,” Herb Michelson, p1
“Oakland Wins Pro Football Franchise,” Scotty Stirling, p1
“Kapp Interested in QB Job Here,” Ed Schoenfeld, p57
“Owners Expect Costly Fight,” Jack Gallagher, p57
“Knowland Hails Grid Team Here,” p57
“Owners Enthused by AFL Franchise,” p57
“Other Clubs Help Stock Local Team,” p57
“Voters May Get Bid for Playing Site,” p57
“Quality of Play Determines Gate,” Wally Willis, p63
“Dramatic Victory for Local Men,” Alan Ward, 63
“Eastbay Citizens Urged to Support Stadium Committee,” Alan Ward, p63
San Francisco Chronicle
“Who's Got Time to Yawn?,” Art Rosenbaum, p29
“Price Not a Factor in the AFL,” Darrell Wilson, p29
“Oakland Starts Hunt for Players,” Bob Stevens, p29
“Erdelatz 'Interested',” p29
“Oakland Backed by $30 Million”, p30
San Francisco Examiner
“Oakland Lands AFL Team,” Don Selby, p41
“SF Mayor Not Elated Over News,” p41