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Transfer Umpire W. Engelns Contract to National League LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 19 UP.— Pacific Coast League president Clarence Rowland today confirmed the transfer of umpire William Engelns contract to. the National League where he will replace the recently resigned Scotty Robb. Engeln first started with the PCL in 1936 and has been active in the loop ever since. He worked in every league All-Star game and nine out of 12 post season series. Born in St. Louis, Engeln stands six feet and weighs 170 pounds. As a youngster, he was bat boy for the St. Louis Browns when George .Sisler was at the peak of his -career. Now residing in Palo Alto, Engeln. will report to his new assignment immediately.
