Wednesday, July 25, 2018

West Covina Beats Covina, Again

Friday, July 25, 1958

West Covina American defeated Covina National today in the late semi-final game of the 1958 District 19 playoff at Glendora Little League Park.

Denny Allen was the starting pitcher for West Covina, but was replaced by Gary Beecher after Allen gave up a lead-off home run followed by 2 walks in the top of the 1st. With the game tied 1-1 going into the last inning, West Covina's offense exploded for 9 runs in the top of the 6th, with Mike Okura and Randy Harrison each hitting a 2-RBI double, and Denny Allen sealing the win with a 3-run homer. Gary Beecher had 11 strikeouts on the day, throwing 6-1/3 innings of shutout ball.

West Covina American.....100 009–10 4 1
Covina National..........100 000– 1 2 3