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.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Begins State Title Defense Tonight-August 9, 1986
Norwood American Legion Post 70 begins its state title defense against Fall River's Spindle City at Sargent Field in New Bedford following a 24-1 zone season.
