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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1976
Page
11
Fran Tarkenton quarterbacked the Minnesota Vikings to a 20-9 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Bloomington. Tarkenton completed 23 of 32 passes for 195 yards, guiding the Vikings to 29 first downs and 414 total yards while Green Bay managed 144 yards and eight first downs.
Minnesota built a lead on a 72 yard drive and a late Foreman touchdown as Tarkenton passed for 195 yards. Brown struggled with protection and a dropped pass by Rich McGeorge nearly tied the game for Green Bay.
Bart Starr benched rookie Carlos Brown after three tough starts as Green Bay lost to Minnesota Chicago and again. Randy Johnson, veteran backup signed for this season and next, could offer more time or a quarter to prove himself, Starr says.
The Steelers cling to playoff dreams after an eight game win streak. Cincinnati leads with 9-3 while Pittsburgh sits 9-4 and could win the division on a tie. New England Dallas and Cleveland also win to bolster playoff chances.
Milwaukee announces trading pitcher Jim Colborn and catcher Darrell Porter to Kansas City for infielder Jamie Quirk outfielder Jim Wohlford and a player to be named later. Colborn posted a 9 15 record last season Porter batted .254 in 1973 and .208 in 1976 Quirk expected as designated hitter hit .246 last season Wohlford batted .249.
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