Word: safe
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...however plausible, could run away with him, and his advice, which was freely given, was marked by a steady and comprehensive soundness. His friends of every age, as well as his pupils, were wont to consult him on all sorts of subjects, with the certainty of getting illuminating and safe suggestions...
...bridge has been thoroughly examined by experts and pronounced perfectly safe...
...well known to need comment. If he does not play Saturday it will be due to some physical disability rather than to any doubt as to the excellence of his play. Boal is a fierce rusher and plays a strong and aggressive game, but one not entirely safe on the defensive. Doucette has his own way of playing and does much to vindicate it. He is steady, knows the game, and plays it for all it is worth. He is always on the ball and helps to throw his opponent for a loss. He will have a good man against...
Dibblee has done very good work and improved from first to last. His dodging is a feature and he seems safe to catch kicks and hold the ball while running. He is tough and never seems to be injured, the only occasion when he has been taken out being precautionary. He should give a good account of himself Saturday. Parker has dash and speed and hits the line hard but is often blocked by his own interference and is by no means a finished player. Sawin has not been doing his best work of late and seems to have been...
This afternoon at 3 o'clock Harvard plays the Cornell eleven on Soldiers Field and, judging from their recent scores against Princeton of 0-10, against Lafayette of 4-4, and against Tufts of 15-0, it is safe to say that the 'Varsity will have to play hard football if they expect to do much scoring Corfiell's team undoubtedly is much stronger than last year. The line is heavy and aggressive and is well backed by a set of hardrushing backs...