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 basketball with an 18-point average.
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
In the town of Norwood, sports are more than just games—they are the threads that weave the community together. From the legendary Thanksgiving rivalries at Murray Field to the echoes … Continue reading Glory on the Ice and Gridiron: The…
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
From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipation—not just for family … Continue reading 🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of…
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