Penn State victory turns destructive

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - October 26, 2008 Police in riot gear struggled to keep order as hundreds of revelers pulled down light poles and street signs, climbed atop cars and tossed objects off balconies.

Shoes, water, toilet paper, pots, pans and even a newspaper box were tossed into the crowd. Cars were damaged and several small fires were started, but quickly put out.

Hundreds of people were hit with pepper spray and police were able to clear the streets around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, more than two hours after the disturbance began.

Saturday's victory was the first time in 30 years that the Nittany Lions have defeated the Buckeyes in Ohio.

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Information from: Centre Daily Times, http://www.centredaily.com

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