Fans arrested at Massillon game

Published 12:00 am Monday, November 6, 2000

The Associated Press

MASSILLON, Ohio – About 100 fans rushed on the field to protest the callback of what would have been the winning touchdown at a high school football game.

Monday, November 06, 2000

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MASSILLON, Ohio – About 100 fans rushed on the field to protest the callback of what would have been the winning touchdown at a high school football game. Four fans were arrested.

Two men were charged with assaulting game officials: one official was charged by a fan and another had a forearm thown his way.

Two men were charged with disorderly conduct for defying police orders to leave the field.

Marion Harding’s 17-13 win against Massillon Washington after a Washington touchdown was called back on a penalty with four seconds to play ”left for some high emotions,” said police Sgt. Chuck Maier.