GIVEN JACKETS — The committee formed to raise funds to give jackets to the Norwood High School hockey players, who won the Bay State title, reached the goal with a big boost from the Norwood Rotary Club. The boys were presented with their jackets last Saturday. Shown representing the players are, kneeling, left to right, Marty Callahan, W. Callahan, R. Armour and P. Folan Rear row, left Io right, B. Kummer, exchange student; C. Donahue, co-captain; Harry Fraser, president of the Norwood Rotary Club, D. Smith, cocaptain, and W. Nally. (Eugent McLean Photo)

(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)

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The Norwood Athletic Club Lost Only Four Games in Nine Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1939

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Norwoodites still remember the 1907 Thanksgiving Day Conspiracy, engineered by Harry Corbett, organizer and president of the old Norwood Athletic Club, now a member of the Norwood police force. There are many who saw Phil Schlossberg, later famous for his…

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Everybody Can’t Be a Good Cheer Leader —Yellpers Have to be Born (They Say)-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1940

georgenhsOct 8, 20235 min read

Here is the group that keeps the students active at the football games: left to right they are; Robert Pike, Helen Zuke, Margaret Davol, Capt. Kay Meissner, Dot Pendergast, Louise Gustafson, Shane Boulis Everybody can’t be a cheerleader. It seems…

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Norwood Youth Association Baseball Champions-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1939

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The Norwood Press ball team will receive their jackets as champions of the N. Y. A. baseball league on Monday, the 16th. Jackets have been secured for the winners by the Norwood Loyal Order of Moose. Above, front row, left…

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Bunker Looks For Upgrade In Phillies System Next Year-This Day In Norwood History-October 4, 1956

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LAST INSTRUCTIONS — Dick Bunker receives instructions from one of the Blue Jays managers after completing a very successful season, leading his team to the top spot In the Eastern League with a 17-8 pitching record. Dick is home for…

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Norwood High Rolls Over Walpole, 19-0-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1963

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FIRST DOWN FOR NORWOOD — William Bender, Norwood High quarterback, rolls out a 10-yard gain in the second period of the game at Walpole on Saturday. Blocking is Dave Eck, No. 84. Norwood won easily, 19 to 0. (Eugene McLean…

The Norwood Athletic Club Lost Only Four Games in Nine Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1939

The Norwood Athletic Club Lost Only Four Games in Nine Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1939

Norwoodites still remember the 1907 Thanksgiving Day Conspiracy, engineered by Harry Corbett, organizer and president of the old Norwood Athletic Club, now a member of the Norwood police force. There are many who saw Phil Schlossberg, later famous for his…

F Holland Day House

F Holland Day House

The Fred Holland Day House is a historic house and museum located at 93 Day Street in Norwood and serves as the headquarters for the Norwood Historical Society. The Day House is a 2-1/2 story wood-framed house, with complex massing and a busy…

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