Former Norwood school committee member Charles C. Saraca, known for his pioneering anti-smoking stance and dedication to youth sports, passes away at 68.
Norwood Suffers Stinging 10-Inning Extra-Inning Defeat in Northeastern Regional Tournament-August 22, 1986
Trailing late in regulation, Manchester rallied with a dramatic ninth-inning home run and won 5-4 in ten innings, handing Norwood a tough loss in the American Legion Northeastern Regional.
Norwood Dominates Portland, Maine, in Opening Round of Northeastern Regional Tournament-August 21, 1986
Powered by Bob Baxter's 10-strikeout pitching and a 15-hit offensive explosion, the Norwood American Legion baseball team routed Portland, Maine, 15-6 in the regional opener.
Former Major League Star Richie Hebner Enjoying Life as Third-Base Coach for Norwood American Legion-August 19, 1986
Following a 20-year major league career, Norwood native Richie Hebner returned home to serve as third-base coach for Pete Wall's dominant American Legion baseball team.
Norwood Airport Raises Tie-Down Fees for Private Plane Owners Starting in October-August 16, 1986
Citing prime location demand, Norwood Airport commission chairman Edwin Page announced fee increases for premium aircraft tie-down spaces beginning in October.
Norwood High School Releases Fourth-Quarter Honor Roll-August 14, 1986
Norwood High School announced its student honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 1985-1986 academic year, recognizing academic achievement across senior, junior, and sophomore classes.
Norwood American Legion Captures Second Consecutive State Title, Advances to Northeast Regionals-August 13, 1986
Defeating Chicopee's Aldenville squad 6-2 at Sargent Field, the 31-1 Norwood American Legion baseball team captured its second consecutive state championship behind stellar defense, relief pitching from Bob Baxter, and a home run from Mike Wall.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team One Win Away from State Title and Regional Berth-August 12, 1986
With a dominant 30-1 record, the Norwood American Legion baseball team faces Aldenville at Sargent Field in New Bedford seeking a second consecutive state championship.
Live Shotgun Shells Scattered Across Norwood Play Areas-August 12, 1986
Fire Captain Robert Malloy issued a safety warning after 150 live 1942 military surplus shotgun shells were scattered by teenagers across Norwood playgrounds and cemeteries.
Norwood American Legion Closes in on Second Straight State Title-August 11, 1986
Improving to 30-1 with an 11-0 shutout over West Boylston and an 8-2 victory over Spindle City at Sargent Field, the Norwood American Legion baseball team stands just one win away from an unprecedented second consecutive state title.