Friday, August 2, 1957
Section play begins! In their most challenging post-season game to date, West Covina American achieved a thrilling come-from-behind 9-4 win today over the tough Bassett All-Stars in their Section V opener at City Hall Park in Arcadia.
With the game tied 3-3 after 3 innings, center-fielder Tom Dolan hit a 3-run homer in the top of the 4th to take the lead. Pitching ace Jim Kendall then shut down Bassett's offense for the duration, sealing West Covina's victory.
West Covina.....002 403–9 9 0
Bassett.........031 000–4 5 0
(An interesting personal note: it was at this game that my father first met Bassett manager Don Sealy (above, standing l.), with whom he would coach the Covina American Legion Post 207 team in 1964 and 1965. Dad was always the kind of man who could turn a foe into a friend–especially when it involved baseball!)
