In a testament to their resilience and determination, Pete Wall's Norwood team scores seven runs in the fourth inning to take a 10-3 victory over Westwood.
Norwood Takes Step Toward Second Title-July 27, 1988
Norwood's American Legion baseball team secured a thrilling victory over West Roxbury in the opening game of the Zone 6A finals on July 26, 1988.
Norwood Sweep Over Medfield Propels Team into Zone 6 Finals-July 25, 1988
Norwood swept a Zone 6 semifinal doubleheader against Medfield at Balch Field, winning 4-3 and 2-0 to advance in post-season play.
Wall Sets His Sights on Majors-July 8, 1988
Discover the 1988 progress of Norwood’s own Mike Wall as he climbs the ranks of professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates, overcoming a broken foot to pursue his big-league dream.
Norwood Errors Seal 4-0 Defeat and Eliminate Team from American Legion World Series-September 5, 1987
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Costly defensive miscues proved fatal for the Norwood American Legion baseball team on the national stage, as five errors paved the way for a 4-0 shutout … Continue reading Norwood Errors Seal 4-0 Defeat and Eliminate Team from American Legion World Series-September 5, 1987
American Legion Team Faces World Series Pitching Shortage-September 3, 1987
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Arriving at the American Legion World Series in Stevens Point, Wis., the Norwood Post 70 baseball team finds itself facing a major hurdle: a depleted pitching … Continue reading American Legion Team Faces World Series Pitching Shortage-September 3, 1987
American Legion Wins Regional Title, Advances to World Series-September 1, 1987
Channeling the spirit of miraculous underdog victories, the Norwood American Legion baseball team captured the Northeast Regional Championship in Manchester, N.H., earning the right to represent the Northeast in the … Continue reading American Legion Wins Regional Title, Advances to World Series-September 1, 1987
Rain Suspends Norwood’s Elimination Game Against New London-August 29, 1987
Heavy rain halts Norwood's elimination game against two-time defending champion New London with Norwood leading 1-0, setting up an 8 a.m. resumption.
Norwood Opens Regional Tournament With Shutout Victory-August 27, 1987
Pitcher Bob Baxter leads Norwood's Post 70 with a dominant 9-0 shutout over Concord in the opening round of the New England American Legion tournament in Manchester, N.H.
Norwood American Legion Primes for Northeast Regional Opener-August 25, 1987
Riding a 36-5 record and a historic third straight state title, Norwood Post 70 faces Concord, N.H., in the opening round of the Northeast Regional tournament.