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1941 Norwood High School Football Team Drawing

1941 Norwood High School Football Team Cartoon from the 1941 TIOT

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“Irish” Oakes Still Calling ’em In Bay State Diamond Circuit-This Day in Norwood History-May 10, 1954

Ernest ‘'Irish" Oakes, affable and popular Norwood umpire these past twelve years in both semi-pro and schoolboy baseball circles, continues to find himself held in high regard by all those interested in the National pastime as....

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High School Field Named In honor of H. Bennett Murray Field-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1953

H. Bennett Murray Field Norwood High football on Murray Field in 1954 (1954 Tiot) The new Murray Field In a simple and dignified ceremony preceding the annual Thanksgiving Day football … Continue reading High School Field Named In honor of H. Bennett Murray Field-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1953

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Ward Five Basketball Team-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1950

LEAGUE LEADERS—The Word Five Team of the Senior circuit is setting a fast pace in basketball competition at the Senior High School court. Seated left to right: James Gulla, Peter … Continue reading Ward Five Basketball Team-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1950

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7 Norwood Candidates Start Climb To Pro Baseball Careers–This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947

All War Veterans And Ex-Murraymen Ray Martin with the Boston Braves in 1947 (Photo: Digital Commonwealth, Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) By JOHN J. COOK Norwood will be well … Continue reading 7 Norwood Candidates Start Climb To Pro Baseball Careers–This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947

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Benny Murray To Be Honored At Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947

Plans for a testimonial banquet to H Bennett Murray, who resigned last June after 25 years as a coach and teacher at Norwood High School will be made at a … Continue reading Benny Murray To Be Honored At Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947

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Benny Murray To Retire As Physical Education Director-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1946

H. Bennett Murray, Director of Physical Education for the Norwood Public Schools, and for 25 years athletic coach at the High School, has submitted a request to the Board of … Continue reading Benny Murray To Retire As Physical Education Director-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1946

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TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944

T-Sgt. Flaherty In San Francisco TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific A telegram was received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Flaherty from their … Continue reading TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944

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Dedham, Norwood in Scoreless Tie-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1942

Timer’s Gun Halts Former Six Inches from Goal line Underdog Dedham High rose to the heights today and outplayed the undefeated Norwood High team in a game that ended in … Continue reading Dedham, Norwood in Scoreless Tie-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1942

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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