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...problems. In his spare time he is making radio, TV and church appearances to discuss religious affairs. On Sunday of this week, Episcopalian Pleuthner preached a sermon at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Harrison, N.Y. and a few days later was scheduled to appear on the Tex and Jinx show. Reason for Adman Pleuthner's new role: his current book, Building Up Your Congregation (Wilcox & Follett...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: The Sales Approach | 12/11/1950 | See Source »

Until last year, Brown hadn't won a football game in the Stadium since 1938. But Rip Engle's team gave its coach a going-away present in the form of a 28 to 14 victory to break the jinx...

Author: By Hiller B. Zobel, | Title: Brown Football Team Has One Win in Six Tries | 11/18/1950 | See Source »

However, head coach Lloyd P. Jordan, on behalf of himself and his sides, regretfully declined the invitation to appear. Jordan, who had attended the first three rallies of the 1950 season, stated in refusing to appear "I want to break this jinx...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Brown Rally Definite; Band Agrees to Play | 11/15/1950 | See Source »

After an early-season injury jinx, the Yardling team is rounding into shape. Coach Dick Whitney will have the use of first string goalie Bob Rosenman, sidelined the past week with a turned ankle. Whitney is still shifting assignments, however, and today he will probably start Sam Huttenbauer between Ted Sexton and Captain Rog Martin...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Freshman Ten Faces Tech Jayvees Today | 5/3/1950 | See Source »

Even Whitney's second stringers have been plagued by the injury jinx. George Batchelder, a replacement for Broder, will be unable to start, because of the grippe. Walt Niemyski, slated to start at goal in place of Rosenman, is fighting a bad cold, but will dress for the game...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: '53 Ten Will Face Governors Today | 4/26/1950 | See Source »

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