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The John Balerna Show-June 3, 1978
Mustangs Blank Waltham in Tourney Opener In high school postseason baseball, you occasionally see an individual athlete put a team on his back and single-handedly dictate the outcome of a … Continue reading The John Balerna Show-June 3, 1978
Girls Basketball-Norwood, Westwood Move to Finals-March 15, 1978
Norwood scored the last six points in regulation and the first five in overtime to win the girl's Division 1 semifinals over Cambridge Rindge & Latin yesterday, 47-44, at Norwell. … Continue reading Girls Basketball-Norwood, Westwood Move to Finals-March 15, 1978
Mustangs Erupt for 21 Runs-June 4, 1975
An 8-inning rain delay brought mercy to Lynn Tech as Coach Pete Wall's Norwood Mustangs ran wild in a massive 21-0 postseason routing.
Norwood Girls Win-June 4, 1975
A game-saving catch at second base by captain Jeannie Ellis seals a dramatic 4-3 opening-round tournament win for Norwood girls' softball.
Smelstor Leads Norwood-June 7, 1974
It was Kathy Smelstor day in Wakefield yesterday and she and her friends enjoyed every minute of it. Kathy Smelstor and friends also happen to be the Norwood High girls … Continue reading Smelstor Leads Norwood-June 7, 1974
Norwood, Arlington tip foes set up dream EsMass final-March 12, 1972
By Kevin Wall Globe Staff A tired Billy-Clifford blasted away from the top of the left faceoff circle in sudden death overtime yesterday to carry top-seeded Norwood to a 3-2 … Continue reading Norwood, Arlington tip foes set up dream EsMass final-March 12, 1972
Joe Porcello Joins Norwood’s Lineage of All-Around Baseball Superstars-April 5, 1971
(generated with Gemini) Norwood High School has produced its share of standout athletes, and in 1971, Joe Porcello emerged as the latest “does‑it‑all” baseball star. Following in the footsteps of … Continue reading Joe Porcello Joins Norwood’s Lineage of All-Around Baseball Superstars-April 5, 1971
Second Line Key For Norwood in Emass Final-March 15, 1971
The Norwood shift is on for tonight's Eastern Massachusetts Hockey Tournament 7:30 final at Boston Garden that matches the undefeated Bay State League champions against highly regarded Arlington. The reorganized … Continue reading Second Line Key For Norwood in Emass Final-March 15, 1971
Bill Travers Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers-June 5, 1970
Fresh off setting the all-time Norwood High pitching record, 17-year-old lefty Bill Travers is heading to professional baseball after being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.