Norwood and its neighboring towns moved through late April 1962 with a full slate of civic drives, church suppers, school productions, club meetings, and the steady hum of Route 1 … Continue reading Talk of the Town-April 26, 1962
Labor Day Stockcar Racing Planned-August 11, 1961
The Minuteman 400 sports-men-modified stock car race scheduled for Labor Day evening at Norwood Arena is developing into a challenge race between Norwood regulars and Metropolitan New York and New … Continue reading Labor Day Stockcar Racing Planned-August 11, 1961
Top Drivers Here For Yankee 500 Saturday-This Day in Norwood History-June 17, 1961
June 17, 1961- The top stock car drivers gathered at Norwood Arena for the Yankee 500, where $10,000 in prizes were on the line.
Talk of the Town-April 27, 1961
Norwood moves through late April 1961 with its usual blend of civic pride, community bustle, and mid‑century optimism. From Eagle Scout honors and Chamber of Commerce events to bowling triumphs … Continue reading Talk of the Town-April 27, 1961
World Title Fight At Norwood Arena?-June 18, 1958
Willie Pep Encouraged by six phone calls (‘'Boston calling London, Eng. Mr. Biddles, please!”) and the promotional possibilities of Norwood Arena, Sam Silverman will fly to London next month to … Continue reading World Title Fight At Norwood Arena?-June 18, 1958
Red Cummings Takes Second Place In Labor Day Classic-September 12, 1957
Red Cummings Takes Second Place In Labor Day Classic-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1957
Trophy Races At Norwood Arena Saturday-August 15, 1957
This Day In Norwood History-August 15, 1957-Trophy Races At Norwood Arena Saturday
Disc Jockeys To Drive At Norwood Arena-August 1, 1957
WBZ-TV "Boston Movie Time” host Alan Dary, after defeating BZ’s Norm Prescott star of "Best Music in Boston” at golf, has challenged Prescott to a race at Norwood Arena. The … Continue reading Disc Jockeys To Drive At Norwood Arena-August 1, 1957
“Mad-Merry-Go-Round” Returns to Norwood Arena-This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1957
This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1957-“Mad-Merry-Go-Round” Returns to Norwood Arena
New Novice Class Races At The Arena-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1957
This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1957-New Novice Class Races At The Arena