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.

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.