Raiders open season as Eagles visit Oakland Monday night
Oakland hosts Philadelphia in the Coliseum for the 1971 season opener on Monday night August 9 at 8 p.m. The Raiders air broadcast originates from KNEW with Bill King and Scotty Stirling. The Eagles, led by Pete Liske at quarterback, feature a veteran receiving corps and a strengthening defensive line. The Raiders debut three new starters on defense, with Jack Tatum at free safety and George Buehler anchoring the line. The clubs met in a 1970 preseason clash won by Oakland 30 19, and they face each other again October 17 in Oakland.
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Standings and results for the American League divisions
The American League East leaders Baltimore hold a 66 39 record with Boston 61 46 and New York 55 56. In the West Oakland leads 69 39, Kansas City 54 52, California 53 59. Standings include Detroit 58 50, Cleveland 43 67, Chicago 51 58, Minnesota 49 59, Milwaukee 46 62. Wednesday results: New York 7 Cleveland 3. Kansas City 2 Minnesota 0. Detroit 2 Washington 1. Chicago 10 California 3. Oakland 6 Milwaukee 5. Friday schedule lists Chicago at Oakland, Minnesota at California, Milwaukee at Kansas City, Cleveland at Washington, Baltimore at New York, Detroit at Boston.
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Raiders trim squad as preseason begins in Oakland
In Santa Rosa UPI reports Raiders coach John Madden must cut the 70-man squad to 60 by 1 p.m. for the preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Final cuts to 40 follow for the regular season. Bob Svihus worked out, seeks trade, silent on details. fines imposed for camp absence.
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Gone with the Wind child star Patrick Curtis marries Raquel Welch
Patrick Curtis, who played Olivia de Havilland’s infant in Gone with the Wind, grew up to wed Raquel Welch. The couple’s union links a former film child star with a famed screen icon, highlighting a notable Hollywood pairing.
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A's Count On .500 Finish To Secure Pennant
The Oakland A's extended their winning streak to six with a 6-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Sal Bando hit his third grand slam, Angel Mangual drove in the winning run, and Chuck Dobson earned his 11th victory as Darold Knowles and Bob Locker closed out the game. Williams praised the club’s position as they prepare to face the Brewers again with Jim Hunter pitching versus Bill Parsons.
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Giants fall as Gibson earns 200th victory at Cards' expense
St Louis pitcher Bob Gibson secured his 200th win by guiding the Cardinals to a 7-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants before 27,000. Gibson improved to 109 for the season, beating San Francisco for the 10th time and helping Kubiak's homer and Henderson's late shot. Marichal faces Cleveland next as Giants linger seven games back.
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Concords Pony League All-Stars advance with 2-0 win
Concord defeated Southwest Seattle 2-0 in Pony Regionals at El Cerrito as Frank Cullum pitched three innings and Greg Savage finished with 10 strikeouts in four. A fourth inning homer by Savage and a sixth inning insurance run after Savage reached on a walk highlighted the win. Concord reached regionals by sweeping four straight in sectionals, including victories over Sacramento Ukiah and Richmond.
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49ers face crowded roster in season opener showdown
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan eyes heavy competition at training camp with 10 receivers and seven running backs vying for six and seven spots. Veterans Gene Washington Dick Wicher and others compete alongside rookies Tony Harris Sam Dickerson Vic Washington Joe Orduna Larry Schreiber. The opener against the Cleveland Browns at Candlestick Park looms as Nolan names the starting lineup.
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Legless kicker joins SF State coaching staff
Dale Eidson, a former SF State kicker who lost both legs and part of a hand in a July 4 accident, is hired to help coach kickers this fall. Coach Vic Rowen calls him a heckuva student of the game and notes Eidson sought San Diego Chargers summer camp before the mishap.
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Ukiah District 35 to play in Vacaville tourney bid upheld
South Ukiah Little League won District 35 representation over Santa Rosa after protest over alleged illegal pitching. Ukiah to begin sectional play at Vacaville Friday at 6 p m after players traveled to on site game. Separately Pony Colt leaders voted 8 5 to stay with local leagues rather than join Senior Major group. Oakland Coliseum Arena opens 41 home dates for the Golden State Warriors starting Oct 23.
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