Red Sox victory bittersweet after rowdy run-in
Amy Augustine, Opinions Editor & Michael Pezone, News Editor
Issue date: 10/25/07 Section: News
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Students celebrating the Boston Red Sox's game seven ALCS victory over the Cleveland Indians were met with pepper-spray guns while advancing toward police on Winchester Street Sunday night.
"Why do students have to take a good situation and ruin it?" said N.H. State Trooper Philip Gaiser, after he and several officers opened fire with pepper-spray guns as fans marched toward them chanting, "Let's move forward."
A stampede of retreating students ensued as fans became aware of police tactics.
Freshman Brendan Walsh was at the front of the procession during the clash with police.
"[That] shit kills. They sprayed me right in the eye. It burns so bad," said Walsh.
Although officers said Sunday night's gathering did not compare to the Red Sox riots of 2003, they were still taking precautions.
"There's been at least one arrest so far … The kids will decide if there is going to be more," said Gaiser.
Keene Police Officer Daryl Madden said all entrances of the college were covered by officers.
"We've got a lot of backup," said Gaiser. "No one is asking the students not to have fun but they can't go around destroying city property."
"Why do students have to take a good situation and ruin it?" said N.H. State Trooper Philip Gaiser, after he and several officers opened fire with pepper-spray guns as fans marched toward them chanting, "Let's move forward."
A stampede of retreating students ensued as fans became aware of police tactics.
Freshman Brendan Walsh was at the front of the procession during the clash with police.
"[That] shit kills. They sprayed me right in the eye. It burns so bad," said Walsh.
Although officers said Sunday night's gathering did not compare to the Red Sox riots of 2003, they were still taking precautions.
"There's been at least one arrest so far … The kids will decide if there is going to be more," said Gaiser.
Keene Police Officer Daryl Madden said all entrances of the college were covered by officers.
"We've got a lot of backup," said Gaiser. "No one is asking the students not to have fun but they can't go around destroying city property."
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