A dominant mid-century schoolboy golfer balances high-level Rocky Mountain competitions with local roots.
Surgery Helped Bill Travers Elbow His Way To Big League Heights-This Day In Norwood History-July 4, 1976
MILWAUKEE — Young Bill Travers likes to think of himself as a modern marvel of medicine, on sort of a low-budget scale. He is the $400 Bionic man. At least … Continue reading Surgery Helped Bill Travers Elbow His Way To Big League Heights-This Day In Norwood History-July 4, 1976
Mustangs Erupt for 21 Runs-This Day In Norwood History-June 4, 1975
An 8-inning rain delay brought mercy to Lynn Tech as Coach Pete Wall's Norwood Mustangs ran wild in a massive 21-0 postseason routing.
Norwood Girls Win-This Day In Norwood History-June 4, 1975
A game-saving catch at second base by captain Jeannie Ellis seals a dramatic 4-3 opening-round tournament win for Norwood girls' softball.
Recreation Department Fields July Athletic Programs-This Day In Norwood History-June 18, 1974
Civic Center Finalizes Plans for Independence Day Mini-Marathon and Legion Field Boxing Tournaments The recreation department has finalized a diverse summer athletic slate, locking in a community boxing tournament alongside … Continue reading Recreation Department Fields July Athletic Programs-This Day In Norwood History-June 18, 1974
Smelstor Leads Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
It was Kathy Smelstor day in Wakefield yesterday and she and her friends enjoyed every minute of it. Kathy Smelstor and friends also happen to be the Norwood High girls … Continue reading Smelstor Leads Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
Overcoming Apathy—The 509 Graduates of the Class of 1974-This Day in Norwood History-June 2, 1974
Under warm June skies, 509 Norwood seniors graduated in 1974, highlighted by a valedictory call to reject apathy and embrace personal and civic responsibility.
Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
1972 Norwood High School Hockey Team - State Champions Row 1: F. Baglione, D. Bayer, F. Carbone, B. Pieri, L. Parker, P. Battles, B. Lawrie, G. Walker. Row 2: Head … Continue reading Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
Norwood’s Gulla Stepping Down After Two Decades-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1971
After nine seasons at the helm, legendary Mustang running back turned head coach Art Gulla steps down from the gridiron for personal reasons.
Bill Travers Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers-This Day In Norwood History-June 5, 1970
Fresh off setting the all-time Norwood High pitching record, 17-year-old lefty Bill Travers is heading to professional baseball after being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.