Mustangs Punish Rebel Miscues in Tournament Opener-This Day In Norwood History-June 5, 1986

Capitalizing on nine defensive miscues by rival Walpole, Coach John Solomon's Norwood Mustangs cruised to an 11-3 postseason opening statement.

The John Balerna Show-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-June 3, 1978

Girls Basketball-Norwood, Westwood Move to Finals-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 1978

Mustangs Erupt for 21 Runs-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974

Norwood, Arlington tip foes set up dream EsMass final-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1972

Joe Porcello Joins Norwood’s Lineage of All-Around Baseball Superstars-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1971

Second Line Key For Norwood in Emass Final-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 1971

Bill Travers Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers-This Day In Norwood History-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.