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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1972

Page

16

Simpson fuels Michigan State shutout of Illinois in opener

Champaign Illinois witnessed Michigan State cornerback Bill Simpson score on a 48 yard punt return and a 20 yard interception return as the Spartans beat Illinois 24-0. Simpson also recovered an Illinois fumble to help set up a field goal while Illinois quarterback Mike Wells fumbled to aid MSU’s second score.

Champaign Ill Bill Sinson Michigan State Illinois Simpson Mike Wells Wells Fleet Simpson Spartans

Davidson Tops VMI 18-14 in Southern Conference clash

Davidson Wildcats defeat Virginia Military Institute 18-14 as defensive end Jack Stultz and a 67 yard punt return by Dave Ingold set up 16 points. Sophomore QB David Harper connected on a 27 yard pass to Walt Walker and Woody Montgomery added a 21 yard field goal for a 10-0 lead.

Lexington Jack Stultz Dave Ingold Davidson Wildcats Virginia Military Institute Sophmore David Harper Walt Walker Woody Montgomery Stultz Ingold Harper Soph

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