The Rise of Norwood’s Young Outfielder On a bright spring afternoon in 1957, the baseball fields behind Norwood High School buzzed with the familiar rhythm of batting practice, infield drills, … Continue reading Meet the Team: Jimmy Balfour-May 2, 1957
Identical Paul Twins Keep Norwood Coach Guessing-This Day In Norwood History-April 11, 1946
Coach Ben Murray of Norwood High School entered his 25th year on the job facing a challenge unlike any he had seen before: trying to tell apart Frank Paul and … Continue reading Identical Paul Twins Keep Norwood Coach Guessing-This Day In Norwood History-April 11, 1946
Ray Marting Pitches No Hitter-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1943
Coming off a unanimous All-Scholastic selection the previous year and a stint in the national spotlight with the State Championship Legion Junior nine, Martin proved he hadn't lost an ounce of velocity during the off-season. In the history of Norwood High athletics, few individual performances have ever matched the sheer dominance displayed on this April afternoon.
How the Norwood Press Club Shaped Early 20th‑Century Community Life-This Day In Norwood History-April 7, 1912
Thomas E. McCready, President of the Norwood Press Club (edited with Gemini) The Norwood Press Club Founded and Developed by James Berwick The Norwood Press Club emerged in the early … Continue reading How the Norwood Press Club Shaped Early 20th‑Century Community Life-This Day In Norwood History-April 7, 1912