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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
