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SLAGLE QUITS POTTSTOWN HIGH GRID COACHING JOB School Board Accepts Resignation Orgill, Hiltwine And Reifsneider Praise Mentor By PAUL J. LUCAS (Mercury Sports Editor) G. B. Slagle yesterday resigned as Potfcstown High school's head football coach. letter of resignation was read by Secretary Ralph Holloway at the monthly School board meeting last night, at which time the board accepted the resignation "with In his message, addressed to President Larry Orgill.

Slagle wrote his intention to return to Pottstown High as football coach for the 1941 Continuing, Slagle said as my one-year contract as coach has expired, I trust this notice will be sufficient to advise you of my Although Slagle bowed out of the Pottstown grid picture because he intended to re-enter the professional coaching field, the board praised his accomplishments -during his three-month stay here. President Orgill. in particular, declared he absence at the meeting because he wanted to thank him personally for his fine Slagle took a deep interest in the football players from aU angles, assisting them with their scholastic as well as home Orgill continued. put his whole heart and aoul into the job. giving a 100 percent effort.

It was unfortunate for the record, but that wasn't and be attributed to Orgill concluded. More praise for Slagle came from J. Russel Reifsneider, chairman of the athletic committee, who stressed the fact most of the Trojan gridders gained weight despite the gruelling grind of practice and games. the training standpoint. Coach Slagle did the best job that could have been accomplished under existing- Reifsneider stated.

The athletic committee chairman made the motion to accept resignation and Elmer E. Saylor, treasurer, seconded it. Leonard A. Hiltwine, who like Saylor, is a member of the athletio committee. credited Slagle for restoring much- needed discipline in PHS football ranks, saying discipline will stay at Pottstown for years to Although Slagle resigned his football job, he give up his post as teacher in the English department in the Senior High school.

That he probably will do when he acquires his anticipated pro coaching post. Slagle previously requested and received permission to appear at last meeting, but because of other important business, went to Washington, D. C. Before leaving for the capital by train yesterday afternoon, Slagle said he expected to confer with Fred Mandel, owner of the Dertoit professional football team in Washington, also am considering an offer with a professional team in the Slagel declared. When the athletic committee today starts its search for successor, it will be seeking Pottstown fifth football coach since 1930.

At that time, Irvin Keener, present athletic director, succeeded Carroll D. Bechtel, and held the reigns until 1934 when Earl Strange took the job Strange held sway one season before giving way to Alvin Paul. The latter tutored the Trojans five seasons before quitting the past August. Reifsneider, Hiltwine and This Has Farewell! Staff Photo Dutch Slagle SIMON BEATS TOLES i EARNS LOUIS MATCH 476 North Charlotte Street, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, December 6, 1940. Larry E.

Orgrill, President Board of Directors Pottstown Public Schools, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Dear Sir: This will notify you that it is not my intention to return to Pottstown High school as football coach for the 1941 season. Inasmuch as the one y.ar contract which 1 signed as coach has expired, I trust that this notice will be sufficient to advise you of my intentions. 1 wish to express my appreciation for the tion of the Board, the Director of Athletics, the Principals of the High school and the Junior High school, the Superintendent and all others involved and assure you of my continued interest in the success of football program. I will be pleased to serve in an advisory capacity for the election of a new coach.

The opportunity to return to the major league coaching field overrules, in my mind, the factors which would make a return to Pottstown advisable. Very Sincerely Yours, G. B. VAN SLAGLE. METRIC SYSTEM MAY GO INTO DISCARD DETROIT.

Her. 6 Abe Simon, huge New Yorker, methodically pounded out a decision ovpr Roscie Toles, Detroit Negro, in ten rounds tonight and got a chance to meet Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis in a title fight. Simon weighed 254 pounds, Toles 201. Making good use of his weight advantage. Simon won the unanimous decision of Referee Sam Hennessy and two judges in Detroit before 5705 i fans at Olympia.

The card, a local venture for Promoter Mike Jacobs, was the first professional show here in months. After the fight, in which Simon forced the battling and seemed unaffected by a few Toles punches landing flush on the chin, Promoter Jacobs said that the New Yorker probably would meet Louis in a title fight here in March. The bout failed to produce a knockdown and neither fighter was ever in serious trouble. Grid Card Home 1939 Team Score Citadel-South Carolina DNP Florida-Texas 0-12 Rice-So. Methodist 6-13 San Francisco-Texas Tech DNP So.

California-Notre Dame 20-12 Saylor were unanimous in saying will give the matter of selecting a new coach plenty of thought and it might not be until the end of the school term before we name a According to Reifsneider. Slagle was one oi 12 applicants for the coaching job when he was named the past August. All-Americans, This Pair By LOUDON KELLY (Associated Press Sports Writer) DENVER. Dec. National Amateur Athletic union track and field committee recommended today the outdoor track championships be restored to a yardage basis.

The meet has been run under the metric system since 1930. The recommendation came unanimously on a motion by Pincus Sober, New York former quartermiler at City College oi New York. Boston was recommended by the National Boxing committee as the site for the 1941 tournament for the third year in a row. The committee also discussed a proposal the Usnited States be divided into seven districts in choosing entrants for the National meet, instead of each of the 41 associations champions as at present. Hawaii would be the eighth district.

The general convention tomorrow and Sunday must ratify committee recommendations, but usually there is no opposition. However, the track decision in the yards vs. meters question must be approved by the legislation committee before reaching the convention floor. Dr. L.

W. Olds, 1 psilanti. committee chairman, and Janies E. Snyder, Philadelphia, perennial advocate of abolishing the metric system, expressed confidence that yardage supporters would triumph. Dr.

Olds said no site for the 1941 track and field meet would be decided on "for probably two or three Moines, Akron, Ohio, and Denver all have made feelers for he said. John J. Sheehan, who presented bid for the boxing meet again, urged adoption of the eight district elimination plan on the ground that a smaller entry list be less likely to injure the Sam D. Otis. Cleveland sports editor, and a committee member, argued the regional meets would result in same congested conditions as at the and said better plan of cutting the entry list can be worked Yankees Sell Powell In Rebuilding Move By JUDSON BAILEY (Associated Press Sports Writer) ATLANTA, Dec.

was a year ago this week that the American league handcuffed the New York Yankees with its no-trade rule, and though its virus has been passed along now to Detroit, the effect lingers on. Joe McCarthy, one of the smoothest managers in the business, has been hanging around on the fringe of the minor league meetings all week with his eyes and ears wide open and today he made a deal. He sent Outfielder Jake Powell to San Francisco, of the league, for approximately the waiver price of $7500. That hardly could be construed as an impressive first step in the reconstruction of the former champions. But it was indicative of the trading doldrums into which the American league has fallen.

The biggest deal that was put through i in the Junior circuit was the Boston Red Sox sale of two second line pitchers. Dennis Galehouse and Fritz Ostermueller, to the St. Louis Browns. The Detroit Tigers, in the past have been active dealers, now are helpless and Manager Del Baker wandered around the lobbies here looking pathetic over having nothing to do. The situation was sufficiently serious that rumors were around that the restricti6n on trading by pennant winner might be lifted when the American league meets in Chicago starting Tuesday.

Baker said he wasn't very hopeful and McCarthy said he heard anything of such a move, but said the position of the Yankees toward the rule was a well-known negative. If the rule is not removed next week the reason probably will be that some of the clubs, in the spirit of fair play, feel the teams that legislated the Yankees out of the World championship now should suffer the same restrictions. There may be some other trading at Chicago. The baseball people scattered to their homes today, or advanced on to Chicago, and the fact that they were all going to get together again may have caused some deals to be left hanging over the week-end. The closing business session of the convention was devoted to reconsideration of handling players drafted for Army service.

The National association yesterday had passed an amendment to its rules providing players drafted would automatically be placed on the voluntarily retired list, but today thus action was withdrawn and a committee headed by President William G. Bramham was named to confer with Commissioner K. M. Landis and the Major leagues in Chicago next week. At that time a uniform rule for both Majors and minors will be worked out, probably providing for the refunding of the purchase price of ball players who are taken into the service shortly after reporting to a different club.

Press Photo Jake Powell EMIL KOVACH ELECTED PHS COURT LEADER PAUL J. LUCAS, Sports Editor PAGE EIGHT SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 7, 1940 Then 3 Managers Get Together Honor of captaining Pottstown High basketball Trojans during the 1940-41 season belongs to Emil Kovach. Kovach, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kovach, Cherry street, unanimously was elected PHS catp- tain by the squad following lengthy practice on the Junior High floor.

The Cherry street youth, who Is a Senior, was one of the mainstays a year ago when Coaeh Irv club won the Section Three. Philadelphia Suburban Conference title. He was a member of Coach Earl Junior varsity team two years ago. Kovach plays at either guard or forward positions. He is one of two returning lettermen from the past team.

The other veteran is George Sisak, a guard. The Keenermen open their season Tuesday night when they entertain Coach Eugene boro quintet. Pottstown nipped Birdsboro, 18-17, the past season. SPHAS' OUTFIT RANKS AMONG NATION'S BEST Quits OH, BOY Mylin, Lafayette, coach, treated his undefeated and untied Maroon squad to a chicken dinner recently. AMITYVILLE PASSERS DIVIDE WITH 0LEY 80,000 to Watch Irish-USC 3y Staff Writer OLEY, Dec.

6-Oley High opened its Northern Division, county basketball league campaign by trouncing Amityville High, 24-16, here tonight. Amityville girls made it an even split by beating the home girls, 18-11, in the preliminary. Amityville G. P. Press Photo A Sc 's All-American stars.

Marsh Robnett, guard, and John Ktmorough. fullback, talk over their chances in the bowl games at College aufson Tex after completing their season. It was a warm day Robnett was putting in a bit of track work, strengthening his leg muscles. Saust, 2 0 Halloway, 3 1 McLean, 2 2 Keehn. Rhoads, 0 Garber, g.

Kline, Herbein, 0 Maillard, g. 0 GAME Oley G. J.Leh'n, 2 1 5 B.Leh’n, 0 1 1 Bryan, f. 0 2 2 Hettrtck. 0 3 3 Shane, 0 0 0 Rothen 0 0 0 0 0 0 Knabb.

0 0 0 Totals 7 4 18 Totals 2 7 11 Amityville 6 7 4 Oley .....................................,,.4 1 2 r. BOYS' GAME Amityville Oley G. F. F. P.

Angstadt, 1 2 4 Conrad, 2 0 4 Levengood.f, 0 2 2 D.Turk, 4 2 10 0 0 0 Clouser, c. 0 4 4 Yoder, c. 0 0 0 Snyder, c. 0 I 1 Millard, c. 0 0 0 Evarts (10 0 Wiser, 2 0 4 Reltna r.g 0 1 1 Trace.

3 0 16 g. 2 4 Totals 4 16 Totals 8 8 24 Amityville 3 5 6 Oley 2 4 10 LOS ANGELES. Dec. 6 forces of Notre Dame and the University of Southern California hardly can boast of outstanding gridiron records for 1940, but 80.000 fans will turn out tomorrow to see another chapter unfold in their colorful rivalry. The Irish, seeking revenge for defeats in their past two skirmishes with the Trojans, roll into Los Angeles at noon tomorrow primed and favored to win.

But anything can happen in this 15- year-old feud of the gridiron. Past records of the season Notre impressive beginning and sudden loss of two games; the three wins, three defeats, two ties are forgotten when the kick-off signal sounds. Last word from the Notre Dame temporary training camp at Tucson, was that the Saggau, peipul, Juzwik and company were in good shape. Reports on the Trojan chances came, not from the practice field, but a hospital. All week the Men of Troy have been plagued by influenza.

At one time 15 men were down. Today a dozen continued to remain indoors. Prospects brightened, however, with the promise that Ben Sohn, giant guard, and right halfback Jack Banta could take a final workout. Carl Benson, the running guard, probably will be ready tomorrow. USC may line up at full strength, but it may be up to Trojan subs to keep USC in the ball game.

BOWLING AVERAGES GAve.G.Ave. Klink 27 184.9V.B’nese 23 149.23 I.Blttle33183.28 W.B's'ger27 119.15 A.Font’a 14 179.8C.Smith24 146.23 J.Sur'an33178.30 C.Lau 30 145.28 H.Neif'r 33 177.19 C.L'dwlg 18 145.12 P.G'pert 30173.27 F.KallsSr29 143.8 K. Bush30173.11H D'niels 33 141.16 L.Bech’l 33172.10G.Endy24 140.12 L.Yerger 3C 172.8 W.Mest33 140.9 R.Knopp8 172.5 P.Grim 33 138.27 L.Brown21171.17 E.Wlsler6 138.3 B.Soltes 18171.15 W.H’tzog 33 137.23 R.Eagle33 170.30 J.Stropko 33136.22 A.Slaby 33170.20 A.Lang 24 135.11 S.Self’g'r 24170.14 E.Romig 27 134.15 I.Stetler 18 170.14 J.Treacy 29 132.10 R.C.Bush30109.22J.Slavek 25 129.23 H.Stauf 30169. W.Walski24 129.11 K.Musser 33 168.8 D.Reit’r6 129 1 B.Frelgh 33 164.21 J.Mln'to 12 126.4 G.Mace29164.17 Yoos 17 125.1 E.Mest 33163.2 12 123.7 Koren 18.115.2 H.R’na'r24159.12 G.Emes 33114. G.G’ham18 159 3 G.Ren‘er 24 109.6 F-KallsJr 30158.25Standings H.Maug’r 33 157.24 8 0 1.000 R.Abbe 24 157.4 Hose 7 1 .875 J.P’file 24 156.9 FAlarms 3 1 .750 J.Baker 31 156.7 Boosters3 1 .750 A.Solber 9156.2Sirens 2 750 Wien30153.17 Plugs 3 5 375 J.Groth 15153.2 Nozzles 3 5 .375 G.N’b'ski30152.8S Eaters 2 fl .250 Wien 19150.25 Ladders I 7 .125 W.R'kert 30150 17 Hooks 0 8 000 The Philadelphia Sphas, of the American Professional a tball league, who meet Pottstown All- Americans Monday night on the Pottstown Junior High floor, are ranked as one of the outstanding court combinations in the country.

In six seasons of American league rivalry the Sphas have captured championships in three campaigns. They held the crown in and and lost in playoffs in the other seasons. The remarkable offensive power is considered tops to any in the country. As an indication of this prowess, the Philadelphians have led the American league in team scoring the past two seasons with an average of 39.1 and 41.4 points per game, respectively. With such offensive threats as Howard Rosan, All-American from Temple; Moe Goldman, captain and All-American of Nat I City College of New York quintet four seasons ago; Cy Kaselman, who is considered the greatest long-distance sharpshooter in the game; Inky Lautman, a product of Central High school in Philadelphia; Shikey Gotthofer, Providence college burly; George Wolfe of St.

college and Petey Rosenberg, of St. college, functioning in high gear, the Sphas have the foremost scoring combination ever assembled. The present edition of the team is now beginning its 11th season, and Eddie Gottlieb, the owner and coach, feels his array is second to no other club in the game. Every player features all- around ability and as a unit they function perfectly, moving the ball around with remarkable speed to open up numerous scoring plays. PRO GRID VETERANS Turk Edwards and Ernie Pinckert have been with the Washington Redskins team since its organization eight years ago in Boston.

NOT GOOD ENOUGH For the first time in history no Pitt plajifr was elected to the 1940 Associated Press All-Pennsylvania football team by coaches and sports writers. SOME KICKING Paul Prettyman, LaSalle college halfback, punted 55 times in eight games this season and averaged 49 yards on each boot. 5m Sitii Press Photo Although he coached the Tulsa university team to the championship of the Missouri Valley conference, Chet Beneftel has resigned as head coach of the Golden Hurricanes. Criticism of the athletic program at Tulsa and criticism of the 1 loss to Arkansas Thanksgiving Day was believed to have prompted Benefiel to resign his job. Week-End Sports BOWLING YMCA Rookie Ramblers vs.

Sox: Rettnlshing vs. Blue Dukes; Lr.tharlos vs. West End. Pottstown Industrial vs. Burdwyn; Nite Owls vs.

Nite Hawks, alleys; Red Devils vs. Glass; vs. Esso, West End. Stowe, alleys. ROLLER HOCKEY Penn-Jersey Rocks Bears at Audubon.

N. 8 p. m. TOMORROW ROLLER HOCKEY Croydon Girls vs. Ringing Rocks Bears! Ringing Rocks pavilion, 4 p.

m. BASKETBALL Philadelphia Suburban at Chester. 8 p. m. BEST IN TEN YEARS football record of six victories in seven games was the best record for the Greyhounds in ten years.

M. P. 1 155 2 68 3 125 4 126 PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL POTTSTOWN ALL-AMERICANS VS. PHILADELPHIA SPHAS American Pro League MONDAY NIGHT, DEC. 9 9 P.

M. POTTSTOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FLOOR First Game. 7:30 P. M. Pottstown vs.

Bridgeport Philadelphia Suburban League ADMISSION, ALL SEATS, 55c BRINGING UP FATHER by GEORGS McMANUS WISH MY PAMNL.Y 'AOULDW'T TALK ALL THE TIME- I CAU'T EVEKJ THE PAPER DOW'T INTECPUPT- WELL-IP M3U MUST TALK- PLEASE DOKJ'T TALK 50 LOUD' I DON'T CACE I i i Press Photo Among the many Major league managers who attend the 39th annual minor league convention at Atlanta, which closed yesterday, were Del Baker, Detroit Tigers, left; Connie Mack, Philadelphia Athletics, ter. and Bill McKechnie, of the World championship Cincinnati Reds. BEARS BATTLE REDSKINS FOR PIGSKIN TITLE WASHINGTON. D. Dec.

7 Chicago's Bears, inighti- running machine, and Wash- 1 Redskins, record holders in passing and scoring, meet here tomorrow in Griffith stadium in the eighth annual playoff for the National Football league championship. A sellout gathering of 35.752 customers will pay approximately $90.000, a record for play-offs, to see these rivals meet for the second time in a championship contest. Sixty of the receipts will be split among the players of the contesting teams and those on the second place clubs in the two divisions of the league. In addition to the share of the purve. the stakes will Include the Ed Thorp Memorial trophy, symbolic of the championship, and the right to represent the league in two All-star games, one against a team of professional stars in Los Angeles December 29 and the other against the graduated College All-Stars in the annual pre-fceason classic in Chicago next August.

The Bears qualified for the play-off by winning eight of their eleven games, losing onily to Detroit, Washington and their ancient civic rival, the Chicago Cardinals. It is the fourth time since the play-off system was adopted in 1933 the Bears have won the Western division championship, dethroning the Green Bay Packers, divisional and league champions the past year. Washington came up to its first divisional championship since 1937 by winning nine of its eleven game.s, overthrowing the New York Giants, who won the Eastern division title in 1938 and 1939. The Redskins whipped the they also beat, 28 to 21, the previous time these two teams appeared in a play-off and they also lost regular season games to New York and Brooklyn. 1.