The Patriot Ledger’s coverage of the Zone 6A American Legion baseball games on July 13, 1971, revealed a series of thrilling matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. One of the most notable upsets occurred when Norwood defeated league leader Needham in a closely contested game.
As the evening began, Needham’s Jack Recco was dominating the mound, having pitched a no-hit lead through five innings against Norwood. However, Norwood managed to tie the score at 1-1 after five innings. Despite allowing only three hits, Needham’s inability to contain Norwood’s offense proved costly in the end.
In the eighth inning, Joe Porcello tripled and was sent home on a wild pitch, securing Norwood’s victory with a final score of 2-1. This unexpected turn of events left fans stunned, as logic would have dictated that Needham emerge victorious given their strong performance throughout the game.
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Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles-August 17, 1962
This Day In Norwood History-August 16, 1962-Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles
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Meet The Nitros Players-Danny McKenna-August 2, 1962
“I’ve had kind of a busy summer,” commented Danny McKenna, the easy-going second baseman of the Norwood Nitros. Not only has he played in 28 games this summer (he missed four to finish final exams at college), but he’s supervised the boys’ baseball and girls’ softball at the local playgrounds; supervised operations at both swimming…
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Little League District 6 Champs-This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962
This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962-Little League District 6 Champs
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Norwood, Milton Legion To Clash In Holiday Contest-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962
This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962-Norwood, Milton Legion To Clash In Holiday Contest
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A Town United by Baseball-May 17, 1962
From High School Triumphs to Semi‑Pro Challenges and Little League Community Spirit Callaghan’s Commanding Two‑Hitter Lifts Norwood High Over Milton At the scholastic level, Norwood High delivered one of its sharpest performances of the season behind a standout outing from pitcher Callaghan, who held Milton to just two hits in a decisive victory. His control,…
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Ball Club Selects Name of “Nitros”-August 10, 1961
This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961-Ball Club Selects Name of “Nitros”
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McKenna Dream Realized Semi-Pros Get Franchise-This Day in Norwood History-July 13, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-July 13, 1961-McKenna Dream Realized Semi-Pros Get Franchise
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Little League Program Suffers As Adults Fail To Lend Support-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961-Little League Program Suffers As Adults Fail To Lend Support
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Norwood All-Stars Pound Bunker, Townies In 9-4 Win-August 8, 1957
AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STARS — This Is the American League All-Stars aggregation of the Little League who won their sectional game with Walpole at Franklin on Saturday. Front row, left to right — W Potrcvek, R. Rogers, J, Welch, W. Carrablno, S. Uscvlteh and B. MacLean. Second row, left to right — D. Morcshead, D Tracy,…
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Newly Outfitted Norwood Town Baseball Team-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1957
This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1957-Newly Outfitted Norwood Town Baseball Team Click here to see the player names.
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