A look back at the National League Division Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds.
Game 1Reds 5, Giants 2
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A look back at the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Game 1Cardinals 6, Giants 4
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A look at the top ten memorable moments in Giants World Series history.
1. THE EARTHQUAKE1989: Game 3, World Series
The Giants were looking forward to returning home after losing the first two games of the World Series to the cross-Bay rival A’s. Only moments before Game 3 was to begin, the 6.9-magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake struck, shaking and cracking Candlestick Park, killing 63 in the Bay Area and causing widespread damage. The Bay Bridge Series was delayed for 10 days, and the A’s finished off the Giants by winning the next two games.
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San Francisco is hosting a viewing party for Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday evening as the San Francisco Giant look to take the title against the Detroit Tigers.
The Mayor's Office announced Saturday night that The City will publically broadcast the game in Civic Center Plaza in front of City Hall on Sunday at 5 p.m.
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With the World Series beginning Wednesday, it seems everyone is an expert. Vegas is picking Detroit. Some baseball analysts favor your never-say-die hometown Giants, while others believe Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander will be too much to handle for the Orange and Black.
Click on the photo to see more dogs in Giants gear.
In what could be seen as a move out of left field, the Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. joined the prediction party — and the nation’s largest provider of insurance for our furry friends is going with San Francisco. Hum baby!
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This week in The City, celebrate with cabaret tunes, graphic novelists, a family ice show and fine art — or attend a seasonal ritual.
Sunday Oct. 21
Days of the DeadFood, dance, crafts, music and traditional Meso-American art accompany the annual exhibit.
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San Franciscans could soon have more options about where to buy food.
City officials on Wednesday announced the lease of two sites to the discount chain Grocery Outlet, which is aiming to open stores in the Richmond district and Visitacion Valley. The announcement came the day before the Planning Commission is scheduled to decide the fate of a proposed Fresh & Easy store near City College of San Francisco.
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Treasure Island Music Festival
When: Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday Tickets: $75 to $239.50; $30 for parking only Contact: www.treasureislandfestival.com; www.ticketmaster.comNote: Free shuttles from Civic Center., begin at 11 a.m. both days; a limited number of $30 passes for parking on the island may be purchased online.
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Lost amongst the euphoria of the Giants’ 2010 World Series championship was Madison Bumgarner’s stellar performance.
Having already logged 193²⁄³ innings between Triple-A and the majors, there was no thought of shutting the rookie down to protect his valuable left arm for the future. All he did in the postseason was post a 2-0 record with a 2.18 ERA in four games (three starts), walking five and striking out 18 in 20²⁄³ innings.
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A single protester holds a sign above a throng of supporters of President Barack Obama that filled the streets in front of City Hall hoping for a chance to get into a fundraiser and concert — featuring John Legend and Michael Franti — being held at the Bill Graham Civic Center on Monday. Anti-war protesters rallied in Civic Center Plaza, along with PETA activists upset about treatment of circus elephants.
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This week, enjoy performance and visual art, literary events, garage rock, or bar refreshments for a good cause.
Monday Oct. 8
Mustache Aid Club Deluxe hosts a benefit for beloved bartender and musician Lee Burik, who was brutally attacked in September. Bar proceeds will help pay his medical and dental expenses.
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A mistrial was declared Wednesday in the federal case against disgraced former San Francisco crime lab technician Deborah Madden, with only a few jurors reportedly rejecting conviction.
Madden, who has admitted to taking small amounts of cocaine from samples at the lab in 2009, faced up to four years in prison on the federal charge of obtaining the drug by means of fraud, deception or subterfuge.
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Here are a just few top names among dozens of acts on six stages:
FRIDAY
The Time Jumpers with Vince Gill, Dennis Crouch, Paul Franklin, Larry Franklin, Andy Reiss, Dawn Sears, Kenneth Sears, Joe Spivey, Jeff Taylor and Billy Thomas, 4:15 p.m., Banjo Stage
Elvis Costello 5:45 p.m., Banjo Stage
Conor Oberst 5:45 p.m., Rooster Stage
SATURDAY
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Who’s in townAuthor, historian, and Pulitzer Prize recipient Robert Massie talks about his new book, “Catherine the Great.” [7 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St., S.F.]LecturesChris Dodd: The Motion Picture Association of America CEO discusses why technology and creative communities are vital to the economic well-being of their industries, consumers and the nation. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
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