We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for February 2023: In Memoriam-John J. Carroll House Styles Found in the Christian Hill … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023
Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue
Oolah Avenue Named after the Abdallahs – “Oolah” is Syrian for Nicholas. Over the years, this street has been the home to waves of immigrants – Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, … Continue reading Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue
Mustangs Punish Rebel Miscues in Tournament Opener-June 5, 1986
Capitalizing on nine defensive miscues by rival Walpole, Coach John Solomon's Norwood Mustangs cruised to an 11-3 postseason opening statement.
Boosters Club Honors Championship High School Baseball Team at Banquet-June 26, 1981
Standout pitcher David Chenard wins MVP and Chris Cuff secures the Gormley Scholarship as Norwood honors its 14-4 championship varsity diamond squad.
The John Balerna Show-June 3, 1978
Mustangs Blank Waltham in Tourney Opener In high school postseason baseball, you occasionally see an individual athlete put a team on his back and single-handedly dictate the outcome of a … Continue reading The John Balerna Show-June 3, 1978
Smelstor Leads Norwood-June 7, 1974
It was Kathy Smelstor day in Wakefield yesterday and she and her friends enjoyed every minute of it. Kathy Smelstor and friends also happen to be the Norwood High girls … Continue reading Smelstor Leads Norwood-June 7, 1974
Arlington Hex Is No More, Norwood Sits On Cloud Nine-March 14, 1972
THE WINNERS—Happy Norwood goal-scorers celebrate their victory over Arlington in finals of EMass hockey tournament. From left, William Denehy, Ed King, and Greg Walker whoop it up. (Frank O’Brien photo) … Continue reading Arlington Hex Is No More, Norwood Sits On Cloud Nine-March 14, 1972
Norwood Ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2-March 14, 1972
COMES THE DELUGE — Arlington goalie Chuck Cremens stands dejectedly in the midst of paper fallout. Storm came after Norwood’sGreg Walker scored at the 35-second mark of the first period … Continue reading Norwood Ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2-March 14, 1972
New Norwood Grid Boss No Stranger-July 9, 1971
Discover the coaching history of John Doherty, Norwood High’s new football head coach, and his personal connections to the Bay State League as he prepares for the 1971 season.
Norwood’s Gulla Stepping Down After Two Decades-May 28, 1971
After nine seasons at the helm, legendary Mustang running back turned head coach Art Gulla steps down from the gridiron for personal reasons.