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VA I 1 7 CT3 1 11 1 1 1 Raiders Ql Trail by (g(C Seafind vs-Jf 'i 9vy -y I I 29,000 Capacity Possible By SCOTTY STIRLING You can laugh, if you want to, at Knute Rockne's chestnut which says "a team that won't be beaten can't be beaten" but you've got an outfit in Oakland that not only believes it, but wins games with it. It still seems utterly fantastic that the Raiders, trailing by 17 I points -at with just 16:57 'Sl- illl top 1 1 1 leu, came bacK with 31 points in an unbelievable 11 minute, 40 second stretch in the fourth periodjyesterday to shock the San Dieg5 Chargers, 41-27. Most of the record Frank Youell Ffeld crowd of 20,249 By ED SCHOENFELD Little Frank Youell Field, home of the triumphant Raiders, which was filled io -the brim with 20,249 people Sunday, may be expanded to accommodate 29,000 by next football season. A plan to add appreciably to -Youell Field seating was disclosed today by Pres. Robert T.

Nahas of Coliseum, who said he will discuss it this week 1 Graved a rainwhich drizzled continuously from late in the first period, but those who left 3 missea wnat naa to be one of with the ritv. "4 I the most dramatic and thrilling stretches ot pr-football -action. -Even some of the 1957 Detroit Lion comeback victories pale in comparison with what happened in almost dark Youell Field as the no-quit Davis Dandies forged a victory which pushed their record to a gaudy 8-4 and kept alive their hopes for an AFL division title tie with the Chargers, who left town with a 9-3 mark. Each team has two games left, and the Raiders must win both rwhile the Chargers arp losing one to force the San Diegans into a playoff. Oakland entertains Denver here next week while San Diego hosts Houston.

The California clubs exchange opponents for the windup Dec. 22. But whether or hot the Raiders get into a playoff, their performance yesterday had to make I fi -i Nahas said Coliseum, will need between 8,000 and 9,000 grandstand seats in the proposed Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The seats would be on center field scaffolding for baseball and along one sideline for football. A smaller, and more expensive movable grandstand will thus be eliminated from Coliseum plans.

"I will ask the advice of our architects and engineers to see if this' additional seating could be procured early and made available to the city for installation at Youell Field between now and the time the Coliseum Complex is ready for occupancy," he said. Until needed in the Coliseum, they would be in place at Youell Field. Under this then, approximately half the seats at Frank Youell Field-possibly one complete sideline grandstand will wind up at the Coliseum, expected to be completed in the spring 1966. At Youell both end tone sections could be greatly expanded and several rows could. be added to both grandstand structures.

Under Nahas1 plan, the extra maik 5 -v 4 them champion in the eyes of those who saw There were heroes, lots of 'em. Powell, Daniels, Miller, Krakoski, Osborne, Otto, Hawkins. But if ever there was a team victory, this was it The retelling of those drama- 1 Tribunt photo by Roy wmiams charged final minutes can't do THE WINNING CATCH Raider end Art Powell leaps ing Oakland a 33-27 lead with' 5:35 remaining in Sun- zone fans on their feet with mouths The Vktory justice to. what actually hap-high' over San Diego Charger defender Dick Harris to day's game. The catch, capping a tremendous fourth- pulled the Raiders' within one game of the Chargers, Penedvbut here 11 ls rom rain" Continued Page 40, Col, catch Cotton Davidson's 40-yard touchdown pass, giv- quarter comeback at Frank Youell Field, 'finds end who lead the AFL's Western Division.

7 Continued Page 38, Col. 4 MONDAY, DEC. 9, 1 963 37 Bobo Olson, RAY HAYWOOD Casey Fight Davis Using UpThnlls? By GEORGE ROSS Al Davis' cup runneth over. "There won't be any thrills left," he said in the roaring Raider locker room. "I'm using them all up in my first year." His unbelievable Oakland football team, an "all-pro" outfit three deep yesterday, had just smashed 15 Minutes Of Fantasy On Tonight By JOHN SIMM ONDS Aging former middleweight champion Bobo Olson gets the toughest challenge on his come ALEiL.L -K- 3 1 back trek tonight when he col There was a lack of reality about that fourth quarter, Reeling of fantasy compounded by weather, lightning lides with Hank Casey in a 10- thvyaunted San, Diego 88 Chargers 41-27 to prove that a 34-33 squeaker in EASY TERMS round.

light heavyweight contest at the Oakland Auditorium. A preliminary bout will start the show at 8:30 o'clock. Tickets will be on saie at the Auditorium box office. October was no. fluke.

The game also used up a lot Seals Fans Go Wild-Over Raiders and that which happened particularly that which happened. As the final 15 minutes began, the San Diego Chargers were leading the Oakland Raiders 27-10. The fine mist which had sent some of the soggy spectators home at halftime, had turned to real rain, The low clouds. brought a dank semi-darkness only par of thrills for the 20,249 fans GUARANTEED FOR 10,000 MILES Olson, ruler of the middle who excepting for some 300 who came up from San Diego-knew this was the greatest thing SENTINEL LINING INSTALLED Chevy-Ford-PIymouth Others slightly higher weight roost 10 years ago, is now a 35-year-old veteran of 100 who has eves cast long in Oakland since they created tially relieved by the -softball diamond lights -at either LJ3 Lake Merntt out of a swamp. end of the held; ingly towards the light heavyweight crown held by Willie With the rain, the insecure footing and the score Pastrano.

WE DO ALL THIS Some of the thrills came early as when cool Tom Flores crossed up the 20.249 and there was a funereal quality to the scene. This was fit- Deep in debt through tax ting because Oakland's hope of remaining in contention By SPENCE CONLEY -There wasn't much for the 7,466 Cow Palace fans to cheer about Sunday afternoon as the San Francisco Seals dropped a frustrating 4-2 decision to the Los Angeles Blades. But when the Oakland Raid-ers 41-27 victory over the San Diego Chargers was announced for the division title was being buried. problems, Bobo could use the money hat would go along with the title, but efforts to lure the champion into a ring with him But, as the mist and darkness gradually settled lower, the Raiders began the late move which is becoming their Replace old lining and shoes on all four wheels with Firestone Factory Engineered Bonded Brake linings. Clean and inspect brake drums for trueness, Inspect complete hydraulic system.

Inspect brake shoe return springs for equal tension. Inspect grease seals and wheel bearings. Adjust brakes on all four wheels for full contact to drums. have thus far failed. trademark.

Perhaps Charger Coach Sid Gillman sensed the dan crossed up the Chargers too by not going to his power on a fourth-and-lfWnch call; going instead to a pass to big Art running naked behind the caught-flat league leaders. And some of the thrills came late as when the Raiders turned the test quarter into an all-Raider scoring meet, Oakland's defense hammering the Charg- Olson, who says he's in as the fans went wild. good condition now as the days ger when Oakland made it 17-27. Although his chance Otherwise it was a dismal afternoon as the locals blew a of losing seemed remote, Gillman began pacing the side when he dominated the middleweight division, last fought Oct. 21 at Kezar Pavilion and walked off with an easy 10-round de- 2-0 lead to the Blades and lost lines in obviously worried manner.

Sid's Dream All Bad it on a goal scored by center GUARANTEE Mr- JfiHv We guarantee our brake re- i i i Continued Page 40, Col. 1 Continued Page 38, Col. 1 Continued Page 40, Col. 4 If he dreams, Gillman will see himself as the central lining servnx lur me spccinea number of miles and years figure on an eery stage, beset by the weather, darkness and enemies who by some dark and muddy magicud from date of installation. Adjustments prorated on mileage and based on list prices current at time of adjustment Woodson Fumes Over Foes' denly do only that which is right and force him to do that l9 1 which is wrong.

If Al Diivis dreams, and I certainly hope he does, he should awake screaming with pleasure. Coach Davis' teams will come from behind to win TUBELESS WHITEWALLS Tactics; 49ers Lose Again rw riSl'J Treads Li Na rrow or Wide in the future. But, it is unlikely he soon will have an ANY SIZE Applied ro sound tire bodies tins By BILL DUNBAR Abe Woodson feels that he and pro football fans are get or on your own tires Our New Treadq, identified by Medallion and shop mark art GUARANTEED 1. Again! defects workmanship and materials during life of tread. X.

Against normal road hazards (except repairable punctures) encountered everyday passenejer car use for 12 months. Replacements prorated en tread wear and based on list prices correal at time of adjustment. ting a raw deal as a result of the evasive kickoff tactics which opponents of the San Francisco 49ers have employed in three games the last four weekends. The Chicago Bears, who are STORES other team which will score 31 points in the last quarter, and win, 41-27, a game seemed could be lost 50-or-so to 10. I won't discuss stars with you.

There were too many, and at the same time there were none. The Raider method is one of team play. All try to do their specific chores. Some attract more attention than others, but the coaches think of them fell as stars. Besides, the stars of yesterday's piece, were the or So who remained, undiscouraged by the chances of pneumonia and the fact Oakland apparently would lose.

Fans Knew Rare Joys They were cold, shivering and bedraggled when the -fourth quarter beganr But although there will be some hospital cases, all who stayed knew the rare pleasure still in the driver seat for the kickoff return possibilities with the flat ball "squib kick" until their final kickoff in the last three minutes of the game. "I think that's about as 'chicken' a thing as a club can stormed on plane ride home after the clash in the snow-swept Chicago park. "A fair kickoff is part of the game and the fans like to see it. And, these kickoff men are really ruining things fof me. We are losing a scoring possibility and I am losing my chances at records." The greatest return artist in the histoty of the league, Abe was blanked yesterday as the Bears went with the "sloppy" league's Western Conference kickoff-which has also been used recently by Green Bay and New York.

Now, with the 49ers winding up their season against the Packers from Green Bay at Kezar next Saturday, the chances are that Abe will be seeing more of the same stuff. This means there is a good chance Tim Brown of Philadelphia can overtake Abe for the rushing title, depriving Woodson of a league record of leading the loop for three years. Also, with 120 yards still to go, Woodson will probably miss out on the chance of running kicks back 1,000 yards or more for the Continued page 42, Col. 6 h- race, practically rumea ADe OAKLAND chances for. several National Football League records while out-bobbling the 49ers to a 27-7 30th Broadway TE 2-4928 11th 8.

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BERKELEY University Milvia, Ph. TH 3-5454 SAN LEANDRO 1495 J. 14th Ph. NE 8-8900 IIAYWARR 24019 Mission Ph. LU 2-2292 The Bears, looking far frqm the type of a club which is lead Continued Page (0, Col.

1 ing the league, ruined Woodson's ,7.