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Posted on 09/27/2013 4:51:59 PM PDT by Michael.SF.
SAN FRANCISCO (KABC) -- A Dodgers fan was killed in a fight that broke out near San Francisco's AT&T Park following the Giants-Dodgers game. Police say it was the rivalry between the two teams that sparked the fight.
Authorities responded to the fight in the area of 3rd and Perry streets, about six blocks from the stadium, at 11:39 p.m. Police say 24-year-old Jonathan Denver of Fort Bragg was in Dodger apparel when he and the group he was with got into an argument with another group of people, one of whom was wearing a Giants hat.
The two groups traded insults about the Giants-Dodgers rivalry that escalated, and then Denver was stabbed. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he later died.
"While this is one of the most storied rivalries in baseball ... nobody's life should be at stake whether they are at the game, leaving the game or six blocks away," San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr said during a press conference.
Michael Montgomery, 21, of Lodi, has been charged with homicide. Police have another suspect in custody and are still looking for two others. A weapon has not been located, police said.
The Dodgers released a statement saying the team is "shocked and saddened" about Jonathan Denver's death.
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Very sad.
Now maybe the Giant fans will remain silent regarding Brian Stowe.
the team is “shocked and saddened” about Jonathan Denver’s death.
They just now getting the news?
I thought he died years ago.
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Alcohol, mixed together with testosterone and stupidity often leads to tragic results.
baseball is a pretty petty thing to be getting all hot and heavy over....I just can’t imagine that much anger..
Why? Mr Stowe's insurance has run out and. He still can't care for himself. The death of the Dodger's fan is tragic, but no one should be silent about Brian Stowe....
“baseball is a pretty petty thing to be getting all hot and heavy over.”
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The only thing I ever got out of baseball was total boredom.
How far from AT&T Park would this have to occur before it becomes fourth page news?
11:39 at night? Unless there was a rain delay they were probably out drinking after the game.
Waitaminnnit.....
Wasn’t a Giants fan beaten into a coma at a game in LA?
omgoodness, i love the game... every pitch, every swing, every hit, every infield play, outfield play, base running has me at the edge of my seat... i can experience 5-6 emotions in a split second watching a game... professional, my kids’ games... softball... love it... played softball for years...
Never watched soccer, huh?
“Obligatory soccer hooligan”
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Now, that was funny...My first laugh for this morning ;)
That being said; I understand that there are morons at any sports venue who will take things to a ridiculous level so I would never consider wearing my team's colors if I go to a game in the opponent's venue, which I do on occasion. It's not worth the risk.
“omgoodness, i love the game.”
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Well, I do respect others sport passions.
I guess my being a small kid, I never did fit into team sports. I did, however, ride to the hounds.
“Never watched soccer, huh?”
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Well, actually I watched one of the most famous games in history. An older friend of mine was a soccer fan and suggested that we fly my plane to Mexico city for the 1986 world cup. I admit that watching Pele win for Brazil was quite exciting. I did go to one other game when I was living in Slovakia, but found it boring.
To be honest, as I grow older, it's getting harder to get drunk and watch a game at 9am (local), as I will tomorrow. That being said, baseball probably is the most boring sport to watch on the planet. Apart from golf, maybe.
And I say that as a baseball fan . . . and if you don't think it's bad now, ponder instant replay next year.
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