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August 3, 1992July 31, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood All-Stars Yield Tournament Trophy to Randolph After Special Exhibition Game-August 3, 1992

Following a tournament forfeit controversy, Norwood coach Wayne Headley organized a special exhibition game against Randolph at Oberlander Field, where Randolph won 16-4.

July 31, 1992July 29, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

2nd Norwood Coach Patches Up Dispute-July 31, 1992

Following a controversial forfeit rule in a summer tournament, Norwood coaches and Wayne Headley stepped in to arrange a special game for the Randolph team on July 31, 1992.

August 10, 1991August 22, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Mourns and Honors Beloved Coach and Sportswriter Frank Wall-August 10, 1991

Norwood mourned the loss of legendary Little League coach and sportswriter Frank "Sails" Wall, who passed away at age 62 after dedicating 38 years to local youth sports.

August 6, 1990September 4, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Defeats Brockton to Stay Alive in State Tournament-August 6, 1990

Bouncing back from a six-error loss to Amherst, the Norwood American Legion baseball team played flawless defense and racked up 13 hits to defeat Brockton 8-4 in the state tournament.

August 1, 1990September 4, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood American Legion Baseball Advances to State Finals-August 1, 1990

Norwood American Legion defeated Lowell 7-4 in a thrilling ninth-inning rally to secure a spot in the state finals.

July 31, 1990September 4, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Joe Montesano and Scott Ivens Lift Norwood American Legion in State Tournament Opener-July 31, 1990

Norwood American Legion defeated Lowell 3-2 in a dramatic opening game of their state tournament series at Balch School Field, thanks to stellar pitching by sophomore Joe Montesano and a walk-off hit by pinch-hitter Scott Ivens.

July 28, 1990September 4, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History, Uncategorized

Norwood Legion Wins the Sectional Playoffs-July 28, 1990

Norwood's American Legion baseball team defeated Andover 4-2 in a thrilling sectional playoff game at Phillips Andover Academy on July 27, 1990.

July 27, 1990September 4, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Battles to a Tie Against Andover-July 27, 1990

⠀ The Norwood American Legion baseball team battled against Andover in a thrilling 10-inning game, coming back from a 4-0 deficit to tie 5-5.

August 10, 1989August 8, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Hometown Hero Richie Hebner and Boston Red Sox Coaches to Host Free Youth Baseball Clinic in Norwood-August 10, 1989

Norwood native and Red Sox batting coach Richie Hebner will team up with coaches Bill Fischer and Rae Slider for a free youth baseball clinic at the junior high school field.

July 27, 1988July 26, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

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.

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