Riding a nine-game win streak, Norwood's 14-year-old all-star baseball team prepares to face Pittsfield for the state title at Adams Field under coach Joe Jacobs.
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
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.
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.
Former Major League Star Richie Hebner Enjoying Life as Third-Base Coach for Norwood American Legion-August 19, 1986
Following a 20-year major league career, Norwood native Richie Hebner returned home to serve as third-base coach for Pete Wall's dominant American Legion baseball team.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Primes for Northeastern Regional Tournament-August 20, 1985
Following its first state title since 1942, Coach Pete Wall and the Norwood American Legion baseball team head to Muzzy Field in Bristol, Conn., to face Cumberland in the regional opener.
Fourth Annual Norwood Women’s Invitational Fast Pitch Softball Tournament Scheduled at Civic Center-August 16, 1974
The Norwood Civic Center will host the fourth annual Women's Invitational Fast Pitch Softball Tournament, featuring top Massachusetts teams and local standout Kathy Smelstor.