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...other phases of the game the two men are nearly of like ability. White, however, passes the ball end over end a method which requires unlimited practice in order to properly judge the angle at which the back will receive the ball, while Wallace uses the safer and more certain spiral pass...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOWL CENTRE OF ATTENTION | 11/20/1914 | See Source »

...three men, Browne, Cutler and Galatti. But Browne was too valuable a man at end, and after a short time went back to the line. Cutler is an example of what can be accomplished by careful coaching and consistent work. He has improved with every game, become a safer man in the backfield, and has been depended upon for the greater part of the punting since Burr was injured. Last Saturday he ran his team well, got his plays off with speed and smoothness and used good judgment. His work with the forward pass was excellent. Cutler had never played...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: REVIEW OF HARVARD SEASON | 11/21/1908 | See Source »

Nearly all the rope fire escapes will be replaced by others of the same general type, but with larger ropes, heavier travelers, and a safer band. These escapes are reversible, and will be placed in every bed-room...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Additional Precautions Against Fire. | 2/27/1905 | See Source »

...gutted that there should be but little extra expense or labor required for the installation of an adequate toilet and bath room on each floor. Hot and cold running water also might well be provided for each suite. Electricity is far more convenient than gas, and when properly wired, safer. It could easily...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Remodelling of Thayer Hall. | 2/18/1905 | See Source »

...first place, written laws are much safer, and more definite, than unwritten ones. They do not, it is true, have the sentiment that unwritten traditions have; but they are much more satisfactory in case of a difference of opinion. Further, they apportion duties definitely, and fix responsibility accurately--or at least, they should do so, if carefully made...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communication. | 2/21/1903 | See Source »

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