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Ohio University is undefeated bowl invitation. Purdue, led by Quar- doesn't matter that Ohio has scored terback Bernie Allen's accurate pass- 221 points to its opponents' 28. It in Mid-America Conference, ing, took the opening kickoff and doesn't matter that Ohio beat Bos- untied and, sadly, unranked moved 80 yards to a touchdown in ton University by a larger margin eight plays. "We couldn't adjust than Syracuse or Penn State did. No quick enough," said Minnesota's small college, say the men who rank A T ONE TIME there existed in the after the game. the teams every week, can compete .f1.. minds of the people around Ath- "They were playing inspired ball. with a large college. ens, Ohio a wisp of doubt as to wheth- When they got their noses in front That the NCAA lists Ohio Univer- er the home town team, Ohio Uni- they liked the feeling, and we could sity as a small college is absurd. Ohio versity of the Mid-America Confer- never catch up." has 8,100 students, more than Notre ence, really was better than Min- Minnesota's defeat does not auto- Dame, more than Indiana, more in nesota, leader of the Big Ten and matically place Ohio University-un- fact than most of the colleges in the the top-ranked team in the nation. beaten in nine straight games-in NCAA's university division. Then last Saturday, Ohio whipped the top-ranked spot, despite opinions "It's not right that we should be unbeaten Bowling Green 14-7 while from Athens. As a matter of fact, in the small-college category," says Minnesota was being upset by Pur- Ohio will not be ranked in the top Coach of Ohio. "It hurts, due, a four-time loser, 23-14. In Ath- 10, or even 20. Ohio University, like but there isn't much we can do about ens all doubt disappeared. the rest of the schools in the Mid- it. In time it will change." For Minnesota, which had suc- America Conference - Western Bowling Green's backfield coach, ceeded in winning "the big game" Michigan, Marshall, Miami (Ohio), Bob Dudley, has found there are prac- against powerful Iowa the week be- Bowling Green, Kent State and To- tical difficulties in being in the small- fore, the loss was difficult to accept. ledo- bears the designation "small college category. "The designation With it went its undefeated season, college," a stigma that bars it from can be troublesome when you're try- the No. 1 ranking, and perhaps a consideration as a football power. It continued

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED November 21.1960 69 continued on to a major coaching position. Such famous coaching names as Weeb Ew- ing to arrange a schedule," he says. bank, Red Blaik, , Ara "Last year I sent 60 letters offering Parseghian and Woody Hayes himself to play any team, anywhere. Big all came from Mid-America. Ten, Southwest, just anyone. We got This is Hess's third year as Ohio's answers from all of them, but only coach. In that time he has won 20 five were faintly encouraging. Some games, lost four and tied four. Hess is of the major schools frankly admit- of the new school of football coaches, ted they had nothing to gain by play- a meticulous planner and organizer. ing a small college. Others asked for His effort to be close to his players a preposterous $20,000 or $30,000 borders on compulsion. During pre- guarantee." season practice he moves into the One group of people does not con- dorm with his team and during the cern itself with what category a col- season eats at the training table. His lege is in. That group is the pro scouts. wife occasionally hires a baby sitter In the Mid-America Conference they and sneaks down to be with him. discovered Mel Triplett and Bob Although the big wins over Toledo Schnelker, now with the Giants, and (48-7), Western Michigan (24-0) and Vince Costello of the Browns. This season scouts have made frequent BUSHNELL CUSTOM 7x35's visits to Mid-America campuses. GIVE WIDE·FIELD VIEW EVEN Ohio U. is situated in the hilly, WHEN YOU WEAR GLASSES sparsely settled southeastern part of For the first time you see a full field of view the state, about 75 miles from Colum- when you wear glasses- thanks to exclusive bus and Ohio State. The faculty retractable eyecups of non-marring nylon. points with pride to the school's Ivy- When you don't wear glasses, just turn the eyecups to the "up" position. Quick and like layout, with Georgian Colonial simple! Most practical, best-looking, all- quads surrounded by ancient syca- purpose binoculars made. Permanent protec- mores and near-extinct elms. tion against glare. Clearest, sharpest viewing It is no accident that much of the ever achieved. 20-year parts and service guarantee. $89.50. Others as low as $14.50. campus resembles Harvard, for Presi- See your Bushnell Dealer, or write for free dent John Calhoun Baker, the man guide, "How to Select Binoculars." responsible for much of the school's growth, is a former dean of the Har- vard Business School. In the 15 years that Dr. Baker has been president, B;tJB~bll~tLC.,if the school's enrollment has grown In Canada: 131OW.Sixth Ave.,Vancouver, B.C. from 2,030. Its recreational facilities have grown, too. There is now a nine- hole golf course, the only college- owned indoor hockey rink in the state, Prudent a new physical education center that contains eight of the best basketball people prefer courts in the country and a student

union which houses bowling alleys, HAYESLIKE HESS WATCHES FROM BENCH ping pong and billiard tables. "I'd always hoped I would go to a school like this," said Dick Grecni, Miami (21-0) indicated that Ohio was I(ING SAND Ohio's starting center. "It took only the best team in the Mid-America the purposeful one visit to the campus to convince Conference this season, there was no cigarette me. I love it. It's like the college definite proof until the Bowling Green campuses you see in the movies." game. Bowling Green, coached by It is this sentiment and not, inciden- , had won 18 straight tally, a fine football team, that has games and last year was the national Premium product of United States Tobacco Company helped Ohio University get its share of small-college champion. Perry, like the 700 players who graduate from Hess, came from Ohio State, where he Ohio high schools every year. coached under Hayes for three years. Bill Hess, Ohio's 37-year-old coach, Unlike Hess, he holds himself aloof is a former assistant to Woody Hayes from his players. He is also one of the of Ohio State, and it is said that when great pessimists in the game. Three Hayes retires Hess may get his job. If weeks ago he told a Cleveland Plain so, it will not be the first time a Mid- Dealer reporter: "OU will beat us by America Conference alumnus went 28 or 32 points, depending upon

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70 November 21. 1960 whether Hess decides to run or kick." Keeps your 'eet dry! Just before game time, Perry reduced the estimate to two touchdowns. "I have been beaten by more than that only once in my career," he said. Bill Hess roared at the prediction. "That man is the saddest, sorrow- fullest, most successful coach I know. I've heard he even denies he teaches control football. Not so. We play the same game. Even the teams resemble one another. Our basic attack is the power sweep and the belly series, and theirs is too. We have a strong 200- pound fullback, Bob Brooks, and they have Bob Reublin, 215 pounds. We have fast halfbacks like Bob Harrison and Clyde Thomas. They have Don Lisbon and Chuck Comer. But they also have trackman Bernie Casey, who weighs 210 pounds." SHOE SAVER Bowling Green's 13,000-seat sta- J'?~ leather preservative and water repellent dium was sold out 10 days before Hunting boots, golf shoes, work or dress shoes-protect the game.' The athletic department them all with SHOE SAVER®. Keeps water out-yet squeezed in temporary stands to the leather sti II breathes. Shoes stay soft, comfortable, new looking longer-take a brighter, lasting shine. edge of the running track, and when Do your kids insist on puddle jumping~ SHOE SAVER's that source of seats gave out it the answer. Give your whole family's footwear the searched for wall angles in which to lasting protection of SHOE SAVERl pack a few folding chairs. As the game began there were at least another Wherever you buy shoes A.. Do"" Corning or have them repaired 1,000 spectators leaning over the par- 4 0%, bottle $1.00 ~ CORPORATION 8 0%. sproy con $1.59 apets and peering out of windows of MIDLAND. MICHIGAN adjoining buildings to watch the play. It was a game for purists, basic and powerful. It had blocking and tack- 23 SKIDOO! ling and a careful consideration of the magnificent ••• fickle factors that often decide a flamboyent ••• yes game. Bowling Green scored first, genuine going 90 yards in 19 plays. Only one of the plays was a pass. Ohio, behind for the first time this RACCOON season, scored before the first half ended on a three-yard run. The score was still tied in the COATS fourth period when Bowling Green's (Skunk and Opossum, too) cautious play may have cost it the The Roaring '208 of F. Scott Fitz- gerald and Texas Guinan, the game. Faced with a fourth down and Black Bottom and Prohibition were fabulous and different, and one from mid-field, Coach Perry chose these raccoon, skunk and opos- sum coats were literally a part not to gamble. "I decided we were of it. Cleaned, revitalized and with original linings, these beauties wilJ apt to have a better chance if we keep you warm and happy wher- kicked and kept the pressure on ever you perambulate. Note sex. size and choice. and one is yours them," Perry said later. for a ridiculous $20. But Ohio took the punt deep in its own territory and started a slow, ~ t ..-..-...•...>',.,.••••••••. meticulous march that ended with the winning touchdown. The victory gave f PRINCE " Ohio the Mid-America Conference championship. Theteam willundoubt- Enclosed is check or m.O. for edly be voted small-college champion. ..,··o ladies' 0 Men's S M l (SpecifY)I _ "Ohio," said Bowling Green's Doyt I 0 Raccoon 0 Skunk 0 Opossum $20 each IAdd $1.85 pos~~,:e) Perry, "is good enough to beat any NAME______-~ team in the country on a given day." ADDRESS ~~~<". ....,f·"·'~"'·~ He will get no argument from the CITY ," people of Athens, Ohio. STATE . """ft~'''''' Great for football,

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