Locals excited. Chargers owner Barron Hilton praised for his efforts to get a team in Oakland. AFL commissioner Joe Foss explains choice, citing potential Chargers rivalry, better geographical balance in league, and interest level in Oakland. New owners issue statement of gratitude and purpose. San Francisco says stadiums are available. Osborne says team “great thing for Oakland and the East Bay”. Also says football team must be run by “football men.” 49ers non-committal. Former Cal quarterback Joe Kapp says he'd be interested in playing for team, but Chet Soda says they need to get “right man to do the talking” first. Former 49er halfback Paul Lowe says he's interested, too. Other teams to provide players. Ed McGah says owners “are pretty loose with a buck.” Soda says none of the owners need team “to make a living.” Harvey Binns says team “greatest thing ever to happen to Oakland.” Wayne Valley says now they need to find a place to play and hire someone to run the team. McGah says he owns property in Hayward that team could use. Tribune columnist Alan Ward reports his discussions with Soda.

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“Oakland Wins Pro Football Franchise,” Scotty Stirling, 1, 57, 63
“Man in Street Surprised, Enthusiastic,” Herb Michelson, 1, 11
“Kapp Interested in Job Here,” Ed Schoenfeld, 57, 59
“Moment of Triumph,” photo, 57
“Owners Enthused by AFL Franchise,” 57
“Other Clubs Help Stock Local Team,” 57, 63
“Voters May Get Bid for Playing Site,” 57, 63
“Owners Expect Costly Fight,” Jack Gallagher, 57, 63
“Knowland Hails Grid Team here,” 57
“Pro Football Figures,” photo, 63
“Dramatic Victory for Local Men,” Alan Ward, 63