Sunday, July 23, 2017

Jay Johnstone's Nationals Defeated

Tuesday, July 23, 1957

Eleven-year-old center-fielder and future major leaguer Jay Johnstone led his West Covina Nationals in hitting today, but it wasn't nearly enough to keep rival West Covina American from winning the District 15-B/Area 4 title and city championship by a score of 7-1.

The east-side All-Stars' center-fielder Tom Dolan and shortstop Don Bunch led the winners' offensive charge: Dolan with a home run and a double, with Bunch also hitting a two-bagger and driving in 2 runs. Pitcher Bruce Young held the opposition to only 4 hits.

West Covina American.....100 240–7 7 0
West Covina National.....001 000–1 4 4