The team was widely thought to be pursuing Cal PR flack Paul Christopulos for the assistant general manager post, but that school's hiring of Pete Newell as athletic director indicated that Christopulos would probably stay as the assistant AD, leaving Oakland empty-handed. Chet Soda said he was disappointed at the news.

Oakland Tribune

“Cal Move Stalls Local Pro Plans,” Scotty Stirling, 38
“AFL Officials Due Here for Meeting,” 38