Channeling the spirit of miraculous underdog victories, the Norwood American Legion baseball team captured the Northeast Regional Championship in Manchester, N.H., earning the right to represent the Northeast in the … Continue reading American Legion Wins Regional Title, Advances to World Series-September 1, 1987
Norwood American Legion Primes for Northeast Regional Opener-August 25, 1987
Riding a 36-5 record and a historic third straight state title, Norwood Post 70 faces Concord, N.H., in the opening round of the Northeast Regional tournament.
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 Suffers Stinging 10-Inning Extra-Inning Defeat in Northeastern Regional Tournament-August 22, 1986
Trailing late in regulation, Manchester rallied with a dramatic ninth-inning home run and won 5-4 in ten innings, handing Norwood a tough loss in the American Legion Northeastern Regional.
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.
Pop Warner Football Season Canceled Due to Low Enrollment-August 28, 1985
Citing low registration, parental safety concerns, and the rise of soccer, Norwood's Pop Warner football league cancels its season for the first time in 25 years.
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.
Norwood Hospital Announces “Groundbreaker” Road Race to Kick Off $28 Million Expansion-September 3, 1981
Fitness enthusiasts and community supporters will soon lace up their running shoes as Norwood Hospital officially announces the inaugural "Groundbreaker" road race, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 27. The … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Announces “Groundbreaker” Road Race to Kick Off $28 Million Expansion-September 3, 1981