Following its first state title since 1942, Coach Pete Wall and the Norwood American Legion baseball team head to Muzzy Field in Bristol, Conn., to face Cumberland in the regional opener.
Norwood Advances to State Final Four-August 9, 1985
Norwood advanced to the state final four with a 5-2 victory over Lawrence at Balch Field, led by Tim Cox's 11-strikeout pitching performance.
Norwood Prepares for American Legion Baseball Rubber Match-August 8, 1985
Norwood prepares to face Lawrence in a winner-take-all American Legion baseball rubber match at Balch Field after splitting the first two playoff games.
Norwood Rolls Past Lawrence Without Ace Pitcher Tim Cox-August 7, 1985
Stepping in for injured ace Tim Cox, pitcher Bob Baxter threw a complete game and fueled a 15-3 offensive rout against Lawrence in the playoff opener.
Norwood Sweeps Lynn Post 6 to Capture State Championship Berth-August 10, 1978
Norwood swept a doubleheader against Lynn Post 6 in Lawrence, winning 6-0 behind Ron Marshalsea and 8-3 in come-from-behind fashion to claim the Eastern Playoff title.
Norwood Wins 5-4 Over Reading in State Eastern Playoffs-August 8, 1978
Norwood held off Reading for a 5-4 victory in the State Eastern Playoffs, led by John Balerna's standout performance on the mound and at the plate.
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
Linehan Pitches Shutout, Dixon Homers in Norwood Victory-July 10, 1972
On July 9, 1972, the Norwood American Legion baseball team showcased a dominant performance in Zone 6A play, securing a 2-0 victory over Needham. The triumph was fueled by an … Continue reading Linehan Pitches Shutout, Dixon Homers in Norwood Victory-July 10, 1972
Norwood Ends Quest For Grail-July 21, 1971
In the sweltering summer of 1971, the town of Norwood was abuzz with excitement as its American Legion baseball team prepared to face off against their arch-rivals, Wellesley. The stage … Continue reading Norwood Ends Quest For Grail-July 21, 1971
Norwood Coaches Double As Rivals-July 9, 1971
Discover the story of Norwood’s co-coaches Don McPhee and Frank Wall, who balanced Little League rivalries and Legion winning streaks during a frantic stretch of local baseball in July 1971.