Three months after a D.J. Cronin tanker truck crash dumped thousands of gallons of molten asphalt at Dean and Neponset streets, contractors are set to replace 1,450 feet of clogged drainage pipes.
Norwood Legion Team Masters the Suicide Squeeze-July 3, 1974
The Norwood American Legion baseball team showcased a high-stakes brand of baseball on the evening of July 2, 1974, demonstrating a masterclass in the "suicide squeeze" play to secure an … Continue reading Norwood Legion Team Masters the Suicide Squeeze-July 3, 1974
Norwood Shuffled in State Senate Redistricting Proposals to Fix Constitutional Flaw-August 1, 1973
A reporting discovery by The Patriot Ledger revealed a major geographical flaw in a proposed State Senate redistricting map, forcing a last-minute shuffle of Norwood's voting precincts.
Norwood Defeats Wellesley 4-1-July 10, 1973
Norwood vs. Wellesley American Legion Baseball On the evening of July 9, 1973, the Norwood American Legion baseball team traveled to Wellesley with aspirations of securing a lead in the … Continue reading Norwood Defeats Wellesley 4-1-July 10, 1973
Zone 6A American Legion Baseball: A Tie for the Ages-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1972
In a crucial Zone 6A American Legion baseball game, Norwood and Needham battled to a 1-1 tie. The game was highlighted by dominant pitching performances from Xaverian's Chris Dixon and Catholic Memorial's Burt Bornstein.
Norwood Overcomes Braintree 12-0 via Second-Half Aerial Attack-October 18, 1965
Defense and Second-Half Adjustments Salvage Victory Entering the contest as heavy favorites in the Bay State Football League, Coach Art Gulla's undefeated Norwood squad found itself locked in a frustrating … Continue reading Norwood Overcomes Braintree 12-0 via Second-Half Aerial Attack-October 18, 1965