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Tag: Brian Adams

July 25, 1989July 24, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Rebounds to Tie Series-July 25, 1989

The Norwood American Legion baseball team made a remarkable comeback against Medfield in their best-of-five playoff series. This thrilling matchup had all the makings of an epic tale: underdog spirit, … Continue reading Norwood Rebounds to Tie Series-July 25, 1989

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.

June 6, 1988July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Adams, Norwood work OT-June 6, 1988

A long, grinding tournament matchup turned wild as Norwood clawed back from a five‑run deficit, blasted two game‑saving homers, and leaned on an unlikely pitching hero.

August 17, 1987August 15, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood American Legion Rallies Three Times to Defeat New Bedford 8-7 in 11 Innings-August 17, 1987

Bob Baxter's 11th-inning walk-off single lifted Norwood to an 8-7 victory over New Bedford, keeping alive their quest for a third straight state American Legion title.

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

Norwood’s Tom Baxter Tosses Complete-Game Four-Hitter in New England Babe Ruth Tournament-August 4, 1986

Ace righthander Tom Baxter tossed a complete-game four-hitter with seven strikeouts to lead the Norwood Babe Ruth All-Stars past Maine 2-1 in the New England tournament opener in Warwick, R.I.

July 25, 1986July 24, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Champions, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Captures EMass Babe Ruth League Title with 3-2 Victory Over Fall River-July 25, 1986

Norwood defeated Fall River 3-2 to win the Eastern Massachusetts Babe Ruth League title, relying on brilliant defense, trick plays, and MVP pitching by Brian Adams.

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