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July 21, 2001July 20, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Takes Opener in American Legion Baseball-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 2001

In a dramatic District 6 playoff game, Norwood Post 70 held off a late-inning rally to defeat Weymouth 8-7. The win gave Norwood the advantage in their best-of-three series.

High school baseball game with pitcher, batter, umpire, and cheering crowd
July 12, 1989September 4, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood’s Resilience and Strong Comeback Bring Victory Over Westwood in Zone 6A American Legion Baseball-July 12, 1989

In a testament to their resilience and determination, Pete Wall's Norwood team scores seven runs in the fourth inning to take a 10-3 victory over Westwood.

July 25, 1988July 24, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Sweep Over Medfield Propels Team into Zone 6 Finals-July 25, 1988

Norwood swept a Zone 6 semifinal doubleheader against Medfield at Balch Field, winning 4-3 and 2-0 to advance in post-season play.

August 13, 1987August 12, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Survives Ninth-Inning Scare to Capture Sectional Series Title-August 13, 1987

Staving off a ninth-inning rally, relief pitcher Bob Baxter preserved a 5-2 victory for starter Jim McCready as Norwood clinched the sectional series over Reading.

August 12, 1987August 12, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Ace Baxter Dominates on Mound-August 12, 1987

Pitcher Bob Baxter struck out nine and drove in four runs, leading Norwood American Legion to a 9-1 victory over Reading in the Eastern Section series.

July 8, 1987July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Still Tops with 13th Straight Win-July 8, 1987

Discover the highlights of the July 1987 Legion baseball clash, featuring a decisive fifth-inning rally and home runs by Jim Delbou and Ted Decareau that powered Norwood to their 13th straight win.

August 6, 1986August 4, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Advances to State Tournament-August 6, 1986

Powered by a 4-for-4 night from Mike Wall and four RBIs from Derrick Ghostlaw, the 28-1 Norwood American Legion baseball team defeated Lawrence 11-2 at Balch Field to sweep the Eastern sectional finals.

August 5, 1986August 4, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Take Series Lead in Eastern Sectional Finals-August 5, 1986

Punched by a stellar three-hit, 13-strikeout performance from pitcher Bob Baxter and a powerful 16-hit offense featuring a home run by Jim Delbou, the 26-1 Norwood American Legion baseball team defeated Lawrence 8-1 in Game 1.

Five wooden baseball bats leaning against a chain-link fence with a baseball field and stands in the background
July 16, 1986July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Prevails Over Westwood in Hard-Fought American Legion Matchup-July 16, 1986

Despite a demanding schedule and early deficits, the reigning state champions maintained their momentum ahead of the upcoming playoff series.

August 9, 1985August 8, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

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.

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