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October 25, 1977October 23, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Football Coach John Doherty Named Patriot Ledger Coach of the Week-October 25, 1977

Embracing a wide-open passing offense, Norwood football coach John Doherty earned Patriot Ledger Coach of the Week honors as the undefeated Mustangs blanked Walpole 11-0.

October 14, 1976October 12, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Larry Brown Throws for Five Touchdowns as Norwood Dominates Wellesley 33-6-October 14, 1974

Quarterback Larry Brown delivers a dream performance with five touchdown passes, leading Norwood to a dominant 33-6 victory over Wellesley.

June 4, 1975July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Mustangs Erupt for 21 Runs-June 4, 1975

An 8-inning rain delay brought mercy to Lynn Tech as Coach Pete Wall's Norwood Mustangs ran wild in a massive 21-0 postseason routing.

October 28, 1974October 26, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Mustangs Hand Walpole First Loss with Dominant 25–6 Victory-October 28, 1974

Powered by Bill Breen's three touchdowns and a punishing ground game, the Norwood Mustangs defeated Walpole 25-6 to hand the Rebels their first loss of the season.

Worn baseball striking ground with colorful explosion lines
July 3, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Legion Team Masters the Suicide Squeeze-July 3, 1974

The Norwood American Legion baseball team showcased a high-stakes brand of baseball on the evening of July 2, 1974, demonstrating a masterclass in the "suicide squeeze" play to secure an … Continue reading Norwood Legion Team Masters the Suicide Squeeze-July 3, 1974

November 5, 1973November 2, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High Shocks Undefeated Framingham North 6-0 Behind John Oldham’s Heroism-November 5, 1973

Senior co-captain John Oldham rushed for 95 yards and scored the game-winning 41-yard touchdown as Norwood's defense shut out unbeaten Framingham North 6-0.

September 6, 1973September 4, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood’s Backfield Shows Improvement-September 6, 1973

Facing an opening game against Framingham South, Norwood High football coach John Doherty praises his developing backfield depth despite early season injuries and inexperience.

Baseball player swings bat hitting ball with catcher and umpire behind and spectators watching at dusk
July 10, 1973July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Defeats Wellesley 4-1-July 10, 1973

Norwood vs. Wellesley American Legion Baseball On the evening of July 9, 1973, the Norwood American Legion baseball team traveled to Wellesley with aspirations of securing a lead in the … Continue reading Norwood Defeats Wellesley 4-1-July 10, 1973

July 10, 1972July 19, 2026 georgenhs Social Groups, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Rotary Club Elections-July 10, 1972

On July 10, 1972, the Norwood Rotary Club announced the results of its recent elections for the club’s leadership for the coming year. The newly elected officers, tasked with guiding … Continue reading Norwood Rotary Club Elections-July 10, 1972

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