King Ballantine, royal goodwill ambassador of the Ballantine Breweries, Newark, New Jersey, presents the Ballantine trophy to Allen White of Milford, winner of the “King Ballantine Stock Car Race” at Norwood Arena on Saturday night. August 27. At right Is W. S. Plummer, president of the Norwood Arena.
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Controlling Acquisition Signals End of Stock Car Racing at Norwood Arena-October 20, 1972
Zuker Acquires Controlling Interest and Blocks Developer Ben Sack A major turning point has arrived for the iconic Norwood Arena. Following a successful corporate acquisition of controlling shares by longtime stockholder Mr. Zuker, the turbulent era of stock car racing at the Route 1 oval appears to be drawing to a close. Zuker’s buyout successfully…
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20th Century Gladiators Battle on Wheels at Norwood Arena Demolition Derby-September 5, 1972
Ed Henderson of Needham wins the final summer demolition derby at Norwood Arena as over 1,000 fans watch nearly 100 drivers crash and smash for the championship.
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Gridlock Over $6-Million Junior High Rebuilding Plan and Norwood Arena Noise-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1971
A dual crisis hits Norwood in 1971 as a $6-million junior high deficit triggers political warfare and state experts condemn racetrack noise.
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Master Allows Testimony In Norwood Arena Hearing-June 25, 1971
Abutters from Norton Drive and Deerfield Road testify that Saturday night stock car racing volumes make normal domestic conversation impossible.
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Eminent Domain Pond Taking Considered-June 16, 1971
A marathon Selectmen session brings high-profile legal standoffs over Norwood Arena noise limits alongside a $350,000 real estate deadlock.
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Demolition Derby To Feature Girls-June 15, 1971
Female drivers claim the spotlight for Friday night’s upcoming demolition derby lineup, drawing regional racing competitors.
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It’s a new look at Norwood Arena-May 7, 1970
May 7, 1970 – Norwood Arena is in a transition period. Modified Division racing has been dropped. The shift this season is to the Late Model Sportsman Division, an experiment that has been quite successful in the South. Norwood officials arc optimistic as the track heads into its third weekend of activity Saturday night. Attendance…
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Harry Butters Of Norwood, Was Selectman For 37 Years-July 18, 1969
Harry B. Butters, a stalwart figure in Norfolk County politics for nearly four decades, passed away on July 17, 1969, at the Massachusetts General Hospital due to complications arising from surgery performed during the preceding month. The 71-year-old Norwood selectman’s demise marked the end of an era in local governance, as he had served an…
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Racing Enterprise Threatens Legal Action Over Easement and Drag‑Racing Ban-June 12, 1969
A token $1 deal turned into a high-stakes legal battle. In June 1969, the owners of the iconic Norwood Arena threatened to sue the town, claiming a new drag racing ban and a massive power line easement were designed to force them out of business.
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Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965-Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign
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