Bouncing back from a six-error loss to Amherst, the Norwood American Legion baseball team played flawless defense and racked up 13 hits to defeat Brockton 8-4 in the state tournament.
Norwood American Legion Closes in on Second Straight State Title-August 11, 1986
Improving to 30-1 with an 11-0 shutout over West Boylston and an 8-2 victory over Spindle City at Sargent Field, the Norwood American Legion baseball team stands just one win away from an unprecedented second consecutive state title.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Begins State Title Defense Tonight-August 9, 1986
Norwood American Legion Post 70 begins its state title defense against Fall River's Spindle City at Sargent Field in New Bedford following a 24-1 zone season.
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.
The Good Old Days on the Trolley-July 28, 1979
Lifelong Norwood resident and trolley historian Carl L. Smith reflected on the golden age of electric street railways, scenic cross-country routes, and freight delivery.