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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Talk of the Town-April 27, 1961
Norwood moves through late April 1961 with its usual blend of civic pride, community bustle, and mid‑century optimism. From Eagle Scout honors and Chamber of Commerce events to bowling triumphs and local business promotions, the town’s institutions show their steady hand as spring settles in. Front Page & Civic Life Eagle Scout Honor for Norwood…
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World Title Fight At Norwood Arena?-June 18, 1958
Encouraged by six phone calls (‘’Boston calling London, Eng. Mr. Biddles, please!”) and the promotional possibilities of Norwood Arena, Sam Silverman will fly to London next month to set the stage for a-Kid Bassey-Willie Pep featherweight title bout. Where? “At Norwood Arena,” says Silverman. “I think the location has tremendous possibilities for outdoor boxing.” In…
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Red Cummings Takes Second Place In Labor Day Classic-September 12, 1957
Red Cummings Takes Second Place In Labor Day Classic-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1957
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Trophy Races At Norwood Arena Saturday-August 15, 1957
This Day In Norwood History-August 15, 1957-Trophy Races At Norwood Arena Saturday
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Disc Jockeys To Drive At Norwood Arena-August 1, 1957
WBZ-TV “Boston Movie Time” host Alan Dary, after defeating BZ’s Norm Prescott star of “Best Music in Boston” at golf, has challenged Prescott to a race at Norwood Arena. The management of the Norwood Arena has made August 3, Saturday night the “duel” date. Top Bombers have been borrowed from professional drivers by the North…
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“Mad-Merry-Go-Round” Returns to Norwood Arena-This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1957
This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1957-“Mad-Merry-Go-Round” Returns to Norwood Arena
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New Novice Class Races At The Arena-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1957
This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1957-New Novice Class Races At The Arena
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Norwood Arena Set For Greatest Season To Date-April 26, 1957
By JIM O’SULLIVAN Dual quad carburetors, port intake manifolds, high compression heads, milled heads, shimmed valve springs — these and many more innovations are what make the differ-ence between the engine of the fastest stock cars in the country and the car you-drive. The best racing mechanics in the East have been working all winter…
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Top Stock Pilot-October 4, 1956
Top Stock Pilot-This Day In Norwood History-October 4, 1956
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Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad-August 25, 1956
This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1956-Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad
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