“MARTY” CALLAGHAN
“Marty” Callaghan of Norwood is one of a number of Greater Boston boys who are placing on the Chicago National League club, and he will be honored by friends and admirers of the old home town when the Braves and the Cubs meet at Braves Field tomorrow afternoon.
Already a block of seats in one section of the grandstand has been reserved, and tonight in Norwood there will be a meeting to complete the arrangements for a big day for “Marty.” William Dalton, who is chairman of the Norwood committee, has received assurance from Pres Veeck of the Chicago club that Manager Killifer will play Callaghan in the outfield tomorrow.
Norwood’s Second Annual “Tiot” Relay Race Raises Funds for Youth Recreation-July 12, 1976
Sponsored by the Ponderosa Lounge, the successful community fundraiser combined athletic competition with a picnic to benefit local recreational projects.
Milton Developer Plans Indoor Ice Rink for Norwood-July 12, 1972
The proposed 240-by-100-foot steel arena aims to serve youth hockey teams and the public, with an anticipated opening in November 1972.
Glory on the Ice and Gridiron: The Top 20 Sports Stories of 2025
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High School To Have Cross Country Team-September 12, 1957
Norwood High School will have a cross-country team this year, according to a vote of the School Committee last night. Fred Richardson, basketball coach and teacher at the high school, … Continue reading High School To Have Cross Country Team-September…
🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
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