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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.

July 25, 1988July 24, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Sweep Over Medfield Propels Team into Zone 6 Finals-July 25, 1988

Norwood swept a Zone 6 semifinal doubleheader against Medfield at Balch Field, winning 4-3 and 2-0 to advance in post-season play.

June 6, 1988July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Adams, Norwood work OT-June 6, 1988

A long, grinding tournament matchup turned wild as Norwood clawed back from a five‑run deficit, blasted two game‑saving homers, and leaned on an unlikely pitching hero.

September 1, 1987August 31, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Champions, This Day In Norwood History

American Legion Wins Regional Title, Advances to World Series-September 1, 1987

Channeling the spirit of miraculous underdog victories, the Norwood American Legion baseball team captured the Northeast Regional Championship in Manchester, N.H., earning the right to represent the Northeast in the … Continue reading American Legion Wins Regional Title, Advances to World Series-September 1, 1987

August 27, 1987August 26, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Opens Regional Tournament With Shutout Victory-August 27, 1987

Pitcher Bob Baxter leads Norwood's Post 70 with a dominant 9-0 shutout over Concord in the opening round of the New England American Legion tournament in Manchester, N.H.

August 25, 1987August 24, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood American Legion Primes for Northeast Regional Opener-August 25, 1987

Riding a 36-5 record and a historic third straight state title, Norwood Post 70 faces Concord, N.H., in the opening round of the Northeast Regional tournament.

August 4, 1986August 4, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

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.

July 25, 1986July 24, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Champions, This Day In Norwood History

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.

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