MILWAUKEE — Young Bill Travers likes to think of himself as a modern marvel of medicine, on sort of a low-budget scale. He is the $400 Bionic man. At least … Continue reading Surgery Helped Bill Travers Elbow His Way To Big League Heights-July 4, 1976
Norwood’s Bill Travers Finds Success with Milwaukee Brewers-July 3, 1975
Norwood native Bill Travers has quickly become a standout starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, boasting an impressive 4-0 record early in the 1975 season.
Callaghan Of Norwood, Played Major League Ball-June 24, 1975
The retired Plimpton Press employee and Norwood High alumnus held a historic major league record from a legendary 1922 highest-scoring game.
Mustangs Erupt for 21 Runs-June 4, 1975
An 8-inning rain delay brought mercy to Lynn Tech as Coach Pete Wall's Norwood Mustangs ran wild in a massive 21-0 postseason routing.
Norwood Girls Win-June 4, 1975
A game-saving catch at second base by captain Jeannie Ellis seals a dramatic 4-3 opening-round tournament win for Norwood girls' softball.
Inside Frank’s Shack-July 10, 1974
On July 10, 1974, the local spotlight shone on "Frank's Shack," a modest backyard structure in Norwood that had evolved into a premier training ground for weightlifters of all levels. … Continue reading Inside Frank’s Shack-July 10, 1974
Norwood American Legion Baseball Dominates Dedham-July 5, 1974
The Norwood American Legion baseball team showcased their offensive and defensive strength in a 13-2 win against Dedham in July 1974.
Smelstor Leads Norwood-June 7, 1974
It was Kathy Smelstor day in Wakefield yesterday and she and her friends enjoyed every minute of it. Kathy Smelstor and friends also happen to be the Norwood High girls … Continue reading Smelstor Leads Norwood-June 7, 1974
Lou Gehrig League Debuts in Norwood-July 11, 1973
Inaugural Season of the Lou Gehrig Baseball League On July 11, 1973, the newly formed Lou Gehrig League prepared to launch its inaugural teenage baseball season. ⠀ The debut was … Continue reading Lou Gehrig League Debuts in Norwood-July 11, 1973
Norwood Defeats Wellesley 4-1-July 10, 1973
Norwood vs. Wellesley American Legion Baseball On the evening of July 9, 1973, the Norwood American Legion baseball team traveled to Wellesley with aspirations of securing a lead in the … Continue reading Norwood Defeats Wellesley 4-1-July 10, 1973