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october-27-1963

October 27, 1963

Today's Game

The Raiders beat the Chargers, 34-33, in San Diego.

It was the first Raiders win over the Chargers in the franchise's history, including preseason games.

Clem Daniels gained 129 yards on 19 carries.

Tom Flores and Cotton Davidson split time at quarterback.

Flores threw a pair of touchdowns and Davidson threw three.

At Balboa Stadium

Final
Oakland 7 7 7 13 34
San Diego 10 7 9 7 33

1 OAK Art Powell 20 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)
1 SD George Blair 23 field goal
1 SD Lance Alworth 32 pass from Tobin Rote (George Blair kick)
2 OAK Alan Miller 5 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)
2 SD Jacque MacKinnon 69 pass from John Hadl (George Blair kick)
3 OAK Dobie Craig 39 pass from Cotton Davidson (Mike Mercer kick)
3 SD Dick Harris 22 interception return (kick blocked)
3 SD George Blair 36 field goal
4 OAK Art Powell 46 pass from Cotton Davidson (Mike Mercer kick)
4 SD Keith Lincoln 51 run (George Blair kick)
4 OAK Glenn Shaw 9 pass from Cotton Davidson (Mike Mercer kick)

Head coaches - Al Davis, Sid Gillman
Starting QBs - Tom Flores, Tobin Rote

Transactions

Fullback Glenn Shaw was activated from injured reserve prior to the game and Jesse Murdock was inactivated to make room.

Injury Updates

Right guard Wayne Hawkins left the game after being kicked in the stomach.

Ollie Spencer took his place.

Guard Sonny Bishop, cornerback Tommy Morrow, and tight end Jan Barrett all suffered leg injuries and the team offered no immediate prognosis for any of them.


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