Punched by a stellar three-hit, 13-strikeout performance from pitcher Bob Baxter and a powerful 16-hit offense featuring a home run by Jim Delbou, the 26-1 Norwood American Legion baseball team defeated Lawrence 8-1 in Game 1.
Norwood’s Tom Baxter Tosses Complete-Game Four-Hitter in New England Babe Ruth Tournament-August 4, 1986
Ace righthander Tom Baxter tossed a complete-game four-hitter with seven strikeouts to lead the Norwood Babe Ruth All-Stars past Maine 2-1 in the New England tournament opener in Warwick, R.I.
Norwood Captures EMass Babe Ruth League Title with 3-2 Victory Over Fall River-July 25, 1986
Norwood defeated Fall River 3-2 to win the Eastern Massachusetts Babe Ruth League title, relying on brilliant defense, trick plays, and MVP pitching by Brian Adams.
Richie Hebner Denied Norwood High Hockey Coach Position-July 24, 1986
Former major league baseball star and Norwood hometown hero Richie Hebner was passed over for the Norwood High School hockey coach position. â € The school committee unanimously appointed assistant coach Robert Lovell to lead the program following a recommendation by the selection committee.
Norwood Caps Dream Season, Captures First State American Legion Title Since 1942-August 15, 1985
Behind a stellar pitching performance from Bob Baxter and a clutch two-run triple by Ned Brigham, Norwood edged Grafton Hill 3-2 to win the state title.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Takes Control of State Finals- August 13, 1985
Undefeated at 2-0 in the state finals, Norwood defeated Braintree 11-2 behind Tim Cox's complete-game pitching and six combined RBIs from Pete Jr. and Mike Wall.
Norwood Advances to State Final Four-August 9, 1985
Norwood advanced to the state final four with a 5-2 victory over Lawrence at Balch Field, led by Tim Cox's 11-strikeout pitching performance.
Norwood Prepares for American Legion Baseball Rubber Match-August 8, 1985
Norwood prepares to face Lawrence in a winner-take-all American Legion baseball rubber match at Balch Field after splitting the first two playoff games.
Norwood Rolls Past Lawrence Without Ace Pitcher Tim Cox-August 7, 1985
Stepping in for injured ace Tim Cox, pitcher Bob Baxter threw a complete game and fueled a 15-3 offensive rout against Lawrence in the playoff opener.
Norwood Teen Lisa Willman Secures Spot as Patriots Cheerleader-July 28, 1979
Recent Norwood High graduate Lisa Willman earned a spot as a dancer on the New England Patriots cheerleading squad after bouncing back from an initial tryout cut.