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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-This Day In Norwood History-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.
The John Balerna Show-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-June 3, 1978
Smelstor Leads Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
Arlington Hex Is No More, Norwood Sits On Cloud Nine-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 14, 1972
Norwood Ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 14, 1972
Norwood’s Gulla Stepping Down After Two Decades-This Day In Norwood History-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.
Norwood’s Art Gulla Stepping Down After Two Decades‑This Day In Norwood History‑May 28, 1971
The end of a gridiron era. In the spring of 1971, Art Gulla announced his resignation as head football coach of the Norwood Mustangs after nine seasons at the helm and nearly two decades in the program. A former 1949 Mustang star running back himself, Gulla left a lasting legacy as only the third head coach in Norwood High history.
Joe Porcello Joins Norwood’s Lineage of All-Around Baseball Superstars-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1971
(generated with Gemini) Norwood High School has produced its share of standout athletes, and in 1971, Joe Porcello emerged as the latest “does‑it‑all” baseball star. Following in the footsteps of … Continue reading Joe Porcello Joins Norwood’s Lineage of All-Around Baseball Superstars-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1971