Norwood's Post 70 drops a 3-1 game to Cranston, R.I., after a stellar pitching performance by Kyle Fiore, leaving Norwood needing four straight wins to reach the World Series.
Norwood Opens Regional Tournament With Shutout Victory-August 27, 1987
Pitcher Bob Baxter leads Norwood's Post 70 with a dominant 9-0 shutout over Concord in the opening round of the New England American Legion tournament in Manchester, N.H.
Norwood Clinches Third Consecutive State American Legion Title-August 19, 1987
Norwood Clinches Third Consecutive State American Legion Title with Record 36-5 Win-August 19, 1987
Ace Baxter Dominates on Mound-August 12, 1987
Pitcher Bob Baxter struck out nine and drove in four runs, leading Norwood American Legion to a 9-1 victory over Reading in the Eastern Section series.
Norwood Still Tops with 13th Straight Win-July 8, 1987
Discover the highlights of the July 1987 Legion baseball clash, featuring a decisive fifth-inning rally and home runs by Jim Delbou and Ted Decareau that powered Norwood to their 13th straight win.
Norwood Dominates Portland, Maine, in Opening Round of Northeastern Regional Tournament-August 21, 1986
Powered by Bob Baxter's 10-strikeout pitching and a 15-hit offensive explosion, the Norwood American Legion baseball team routed Portland, Maine, 15-6 in the regional opener.
Norwood American Legion Captures Second Consecutive State Title, Advances to Northeast Regionals-August 13, 1986
Defeating Chicopee's Aldenville squad 6-2 at Sargent Field, the 31-1 Norwood American Legion baseball team captured its second consecutive state championship behind stellar defense, relief pitching from Bob Baxter, and a home run from Mike Wall.
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 Take Series Lead in Eastern Sectional Finals-August 5, 1986
Punched by a stellar three-hit, 13-strikeout performance from pitcher Bob Baxter and a powerful 16-hit offense featuring a home run by Jim Delbou, the 26-1 Norwood American Legion baseball team defeated Lawrence 8-1 in Game 1.
Norwood Prevails Over Westwood in Hard-Fought American Legion Matchup-July 16, 1986
Despite a demanding schedule and early deficits, the reigning state champions maintained their momentum ahead of the upcoming playoff series.