Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
‘Skip’ Lockwood To Stay With Majors-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1965
Claude (Skip) Lockwood of Norwood has been kept by the Kansas City Athletics on the Major League roster for the coming year: Lockwood thus joins a select group of Norwood … Continue reading ‘Skip’ Lockwood To Stay With Majors-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1965
7 Norwood Candidates Start Climb To Pro Baseball Careers–This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947
All War Veterans And Ex-Murraymen Ray Martin with the Boston Braves in 1947 (Photo: Digital Commonwealth, Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) By JOHN J. COOK Norwood will be well … Continue reading 7 Norwood Candidates Start Climb To Pro Baseball Careers–This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947
Ray Martin Named to European Theatre All-Star Hockey Team-This Day in Norwood History-April 13, 1946
FRANKFURT, Germany—Private First Class Ray Martin of Norwood, Mass. has been selected as a member European Theater Championship hockey team of 1946. Selection was made recently at a banquet in … Continue reading Ray Martin Named to European Theatre All-Star Hockey Team-This Day in Norwood History-April 13, 1946
Norwood’s Title Hopes Rest on Young Pitcher Ken Berkland-This Day In Norwood History-April 4, 1944
A 16‑year‑old pitcher steps into the spotlight — can Ken Berkland keep Norwood’s title hopes alive?
Norwood High Bids for Title, Braves Will Sign Ray Martin After the Game-This Day in Norwood History-June 18, 1943
June 18, 1943-Norwood High Bids for Title, Braves Will Sign Ray Martin After the Game
Talk of the Town-April 29, 1943
The passing of Edith Winslow Willett serves as a bridge to the era of George F. Willett, whose vision shaped the very Municipal Building where our leaders now plan for a post-war world. The zoning hearings regarding Attilio Balboni’s request to remove gravel at 321 Dean Street remind us that even amidst global conflict, the stewardship of Norwood’s land—a tradition dating back to the days of Aaron Guild—remains a sacred civic duty.
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.
Dedham, Norwood in Scoreless Tie-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1942
Timer’s Gun Halts Former Six Inches from Goal line Underdog Dedham High rose to the heights today and outplayed the undefeated Norwood High team in a game that ended in … Continue reading Dedham, Norwood in Scoreless Tie-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1942
Norwood’s Junior American Legion Baseball Team Honored-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1942
Norwood's Junior American Legion Baseball Team Honored-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1942