• The investment group headed by Bill Jackson and Ed Goldie posted a $25,000 application fee with the AFL
• The Jackson/Goldie group met with representatives of the Ted Harrer group to explore a merger, but the talks failed over the inability to select a group leader
• The University of California told Oakland officials that Memorial Stadium would not be available for use by a professional football team
“Formal Bid for Local Grid Team”, Scotty Stirling, Oakland Tribune
“Sports Stadium Bond Issue Urged by City Councilman”, Oakland Tribune
“Two Groups Back Oakland in AFL”, San Francisco Chronicle
“Nevers’ Group Posts Cash”, Bill Mulligan, San Francisco Examiner