Following its first state title since 1942, Coach Pete Wall and the Norwood American Legion baseball team head to Muzzy Field in Bristol, Conn., to face Cumberland in the regional opener.
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.