By JIM O’SULLIVAN
Dual quad carburetors, port intake manifolds, high compression heads, milled heads, shimmed valve springs — these and many more innovations are what make the differ-
ence between the engine of the fastest stock cars in the country and the car you-drive. The best racing mechanics in the East have been working all winter to present the fastest drivers in the East With the fastest, cars. And they’ll be ready to go at the Norwood Arena on Saturday night.
Stock car racing has taken large strides forward at the Norwood race track in the past few years, and judging from the growing spectator Interest It hasn’t even reached its peak yet.
The Norwood track has developed into one of the most popular tracks in the country. And there’s a reason for it. The local track draws the best drivers in the business – drivers with all the known speed secrets plus a few more private secrets, and mechanics capable of making an engine put out more horsepower than it seems possible. All this, combined with the ever-present threat of instant disaster has made stock-car racing one of the largest spectator sports today.
Norwood Arena drivers have proven to be real crowd-pleasers. If you haven’t before, treat yourself to a wonderful evening of top-notch excitement.
Don’t forget opening night at the Norwood Arena is Saturday, April 27th at 8 p.m.
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A Few Items Concerning the History of the Norwood Brass Band-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1891
The annual meeting of the Band took place in Hartshorn’s Hall, May 11, 1872. Geo. W. Lewis was elected Leader, F. D. Draper, second leader, H. F. Shattuck, clerk and … Continue reading A Few Items Concerning the History of the Norwood Brass Band-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1891
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History of the First 25 Years of the Norwood Brass Band-This Day in Norwood History-May 31, 1891
This Day in Norwood History-May 31, 1891-History of the First 25 Years of the Norwood Brass Band
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Town Warrant on Electric Lighting-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1891
“At the town meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1891, the following article appeared in the warrant, “To see what action the town will take in regard to electric lighting. A committee was appointed to investigate the matter and report at some future meeting. The committee consisted of….”
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-February 14, 1891
These news items were the talk of the town on Valentine’s Day, 1891 —Tomorrow is the first Sunday in Lent. —The days are longer by one hour and twenty-eight minutes. … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-February 14, 1891
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Australian Ballot System Accepted At Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1891
Two New Depots Proposed. (Editors Note: The Australian ballot, first used in Victoria and South Australia in 1856, is a “secret ballot” voting system where voters privately mark their choices … Continue reading Australian Ballot System Accepted At Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1891
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Cobweb Party-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1891
A novelty in the season’s pleasures occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Morrill on Wednesday evening, Feb. 4th, in the form of a Cobweb party given … Continue reading Cobweb Party-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1891
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Norwood News of the Day – January 3, 1891
📰 Norwood News of the Day – January 3, 1891 🗳️ Norwood Political News The Board of Selectmen convened to review departmental expenditures and discuss appropriations for street lighting and … Continue reading Norwood News of the Day – January 3, 1891
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Norwood Christmas Ads Through The years
1890 1892 1902 1894 1897 1899 1904 1938 1939 1943 1944 1948 1949 1955 1961 1963 1965 (All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger) Discover more from Norwood Historical … Continue reading Norwood Christmas Ads Through The years
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The Town Reservoir and Water Towers- 1890
1890- The Commissioners beg to renew the recommendation of a former Board, and strongly urge the town to lay a six-inch main pipe from the corner of Winter and Prospect … Continue reading The Town Reservoir and Water Towers- 1890
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A Brief History of The Catholic Church in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1890
We haven’t been able to find Part I of this series yet, but Part II might be an interesting ready anyway.
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(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)
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