Looking down Savin Avenue towards Chapel Street. (photo LLKearney) In May of 1899, Melville Smith bought approximately eight acres from Clara Robbins, the widow of John Robbins, and within a … Continue reading Savin Avenue: The Neighborhood Expands
Norwood Debate—Which Is Hebner’s Top Sport?-This Day In Norwood History-May 12, 1965
Is Norwood High’s Richy Hebner a better baseball or hockey player? Sixteen‑Year‑Old Richie Hebner Dominates Diamond and Ice In a town that knows its sports and takes pride in its … Continue reading Norwood Debate—Which Is Hebner’s Top Sport?-This Day In Norwood History-May 12, 1965
Norwood Shuts Out Milton 2-0 For 7th In a Row-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1965
Norwood Goalie Tom Smelstor The Norwood High School hockey team, minus the services of top scorer Capt. Blaine Maus and Richy Hebner, blanked Milton, 2-0, Saturday afternoon at the Loring … Continue reading Norwood Shuts Out Milton 2-0 For 7th In a Row-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1965
17 Penalties Called As Norwood Shuts Out Needham In Rough Contest-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965
Before a capacity crowd of fans who brayed heavy snows to make the trip to the Lorig rink at Framingham, Norwood High’s hockey sextet racked up their sixth straight victory … Continue reading 17 Penalties Called As Norwood Shuts Out Needham In Rough Contest-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965
Hockey Trio-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1965
Standouts in the 8-0 bombing of Braintree last week were these three Norwood High School athletes Left to right: Tim Twomey, who played a rugged game on defense, Paul Angelo, … Continue reading Hockey Trio-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1965
“Skip” Leads Norwood To Little League State Finals-This Day in Norwood History-June 17, 1964
Story of The Amazing “Skip” Lockwood… Part 2 1958 LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS — Team picture of 1958 Norwood American League state finalists. Front (left to right) Paul O'Donnell, Dave Heylin, … Continue reading “Skip” Leads Norwood To Little League State Finals-This Day in Norwood History-June 17, 1964
Hockey Testimonial Is Gala Affair; Honor Blane Maus, Tom Clifford, Sr.-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1964
May 6, 1964-Members of the Norwood High Hockey team, champs of the Bay State League, were honored at the Elks Hall last Wednesday. A packed house enjoyed every minute of … Continue reading Hockey Testimonial Is Gala Affair; Honor Blane Maus, Tom Clifford, Sr.-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1964
Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
VICTORY PARADE—The Norwood High School Hockey Team clinched the Bay State League title with an impressive 3 to 1 win over Needham on Saturday night, and an impromptu victory parade … Continue reading Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Sports writer Frank Wall asked the members of the Norwood High School hockey team why they wanted to win the Bay State League crowd. Here are, their answers: CAP. JACK … Continue reading Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964