DICK BUNKER is the big reason Norwood High is favored to win the Bay State League baseball championship. . . .
The six-foot lefty pitcher-first baseman. an all scholastic pitcher last season, is better than ever—averaging 12 strikeouts and only two walks per game. …
He has a great curve ball, plenty of speed and pitching savy. …
He is unbeaten in five starts, with his top performance a one-hitter against Framingham…
He also is batting for .350. He was second high scorer in the league in basket ball with an 18-point average.
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…
Everybody Can’t Be a Good Cheer Leader —Yellpers Have to be Born (They Say)-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1940
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…
Norwood Youth Association Baseball Champions-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1939
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…
Bunker Looks For Upgrade In Phillies System Next Year-This Day In Norwood History-October 4, 1956
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…
Norwood High Rolls Over Walpole, 19-0-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1963
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…