Eddie Casey Chosen New Coach Of Redskins to Succeed Dietz

Substantiating prevalent rumors that have been current since early in December, George Preston Marshal, president of the Boston Redskins, professional football team, announced at a banquet in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel yesterday that Eddie Casey, former head coach at Harvard will coach the Redskins next fall.

With the announcement, all reports that Casey would return to Harvard as coach of the Freshman team were routed.

Although Casey's salary as mentor of the pro team was not announced, it was estimated yesterday at anything from $5,000 to $10,000 a year. In view of the fact that "Lone Star" Dietz, coach of the Redskins last fall received $6,000 a year, the more conservative guesses were considered more authentic.

Casey, it is understood, was offered the Freshman coaching job but turned it down in favor of the Redskins post. He was also offered the position of head coach of Bowdoin, according to reports, but likewise turned down this offer.

Casey was a member of the Harvard football staff for nine years, four under Horween as Freshman coach, one as Varsity backfield coach, and four as head coach.

Marshall will rely on Casey as a football strategist and looks to him to supply a repertoire of fancy, wide-open plays. Among the newcomers to the Redskins forces who will report to Casey, is Bill Shepherd, Western Maryland player, star of Dick Harlow's team last fall.