Entering the Massachusetts state semifinals against Natick, Norwood American Legion baseball is guided by legendary 24-year head coach Pete Wall.
Norwood Survives Ninth-Inning Scare to Capture Sectional Series Title-August 13, 1987
Staving off a ninth-inning rally, relief pitcher Bob Baxter preserved a 5-2 victory for starter Jim McCready as Norwood clinched the sectional series over Reading.
Norwood Caps Dream Season, Captures First State American Legion Title Since 1942-August 15, 1985
Behind a stellar pitching performance from Bob Baxter and a clutch two-run triple by Ned Brigham, Norwood edged Grafton Hill 3-2 to win the state title.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Takes Control of State Finals- August 13, 1985
Undefeated at 2-0 in the state finals, Norwood defeated Braintree 11-2 behind Tim Cox's complete-game pitching and six combined RBIs from Pete Jr. and Mike Wall.
Norwood Dominates Needham 24-0 to Remain Unbeaten-October 17, 1983
Wenstrom and Mustangs Stifle Rockets The Norwood High School football team put on a masterclass in all-phases dominance on a crisp autumn Saturday, defeating Needham 24-0 to improve their stellar … Continue reading Norwood Dominates Needham 24-0 to Remain Unbeaten-October 17, 1983
Norwood Defeats Natick 7-3 Behind Lockdown Defense and Late John Armour Touchdown-September 24, 1979
John Armour scores the game-winning touchdown with two minutes remaining as Norwood's defense seals a hard-fought 7-3 victory over Natick.
Zone 6A American Legion Baseball: A Tie for the Ages-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1972
In a crucial Zone 6A American Legion baseball game, Norwood and Needham battled to a 1-1 tie. The game was highlighted by dominant pitching performances from Xaverian's Chris Dixon and Catholic Memorial's Burt Bornstein.
Norwood Historical Society Talk: History Of Oil-August 2, 1956
During its quarterly meeting at the Day House, the Norwood Historical Society enjoyed two unique films presented by James M. Foley of Natick, featuring Bahamian marine life and the historic birth of the American petroleum industry.