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August 1, 1961

News

• Head coach Eddie Erdelatz sent a request to the other AFL teams for offensive line help after injuries and retirements left the team with just two guards in camp, John Dittrich and Wayne Hawkins

• AFL commissioner Joe Foss visited the team and said “we feel Oakland has a real potential” going forward, citing area growth and the city’s progress toward building a stadium

Injury Updates

• Linebacker Tom Louderback, dealing with a wrist injury suffered yesterday, was able to practice

• Center Harrison Rece suffered an ankle injury with x-rays showing there was no break


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