Pfc. Angelo Antonelli And Pfc. Charles Henry Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

Norwood's list of war casualties mounted higher today when it was learned that two more local servicemen have been wounded in action in France, both seriously. They are Pfc. Charles … Continue reading Pfc. Angelo Antonelli And Pfc. Charles Henry Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

A surprise guest speaker appeared at the meeting of the Norwood Rotary Club last night at the Day street headquarters. It was a surprise to the members attending and to … Continue reading Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

Holy Cross Golfer Breaks Medical Par at Bougainville-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1944

Legion of Merit WITH THE AMERICAL DIVISION at Bougainville (Delayed) (AP)—Lt Col James F. Collins of Norwood. Mass., recently awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct as an … Continue reading Holy Cross Golfer Breaks Medical Par at Bougainville-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1944

Norwood’s Title Hopes Rest on Young Pitcher Ken Berkland-This Day In Norwood History-April 4, 1944

A 16‑year‑old pitcher steps into the spotlight — can Ken Berkland keep Norwood’s title hopes alive?

Norwood High Bids for Title, Braves Will Sign Ray Martin After the Game-This Day in Norwood History-June 18, 1943

June 18, 1943-Norwood High Bids for Title, Braves Will Sign Ray Martin After the Game

Ray Marting Pitches No Hitter-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1943

Coming off a unanimous All-Scholastic selection the previous year and a stint in the national spotlight with the State Championship Legion Junior nine, Martin proved he hadn't lost an ounce of velocity during the off-season. In the history of Norwood High athletics, few individual performances have ever matched the sheer dominance displayed on this April afternoon.

Norwood’s Junior American Legion Baseball Team Honored-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1942

Norwood's Junior American Legion Baseball Team Honored-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1942

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Rev. Robert McAleer of Norwood Dies-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1940

Rev. Robert E. McAleer. 38, curate of St. Catherine's Catholic Church for the last 12 years, died today at the Norwood Hospital. One of the most popular curates the church … Continue reading Rev. Robert McAleer of Norwood Dies-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1940

Norwood Press Club 1914 Baseball Team-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1939

Many of the members in this 1914 photo of the Norwood Press Baseball Team represented Norwood in the Old Timers’ game against Walpole at Athletic Field last Sunday afternoon.

Norwood Youth Association Baseball Champions-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1939

The Norwood Press ball team will receive their jackets as champions of the N. Y. A. baseball league on Monday, the 16th. Jackets have been secured for the winners by … Continue reading Norwood Youth Association Baseball Champions-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1939