Autographed Glenda!

Here's an autographed glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen (as well as stage and television) actress Glenda Farrell.

T2 Beaten At Home By Galaxy II

At Portland, Oregon:

Jose Hernandez scored the stoppage-time (90'+5) game winner on Sunday as Los Angeles Galaxy II knocked off Portland Timbers 2 by a 2-1 count on the road in USL Championship action.

Next up for T2, a road contest against the El Paso Locomotive this coming Saturday at 6:30 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

Connie!

Here's a glamour photo of screen legend Constance Bennett.

Riders Throttle BC Lions In Vancouver

At Vancouver, British Columbia:

William Powell (NOT that one) ran for 146 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-3) demolished the British Columbia Lions (1-6) 45-18 on the road in Canadian Football League action.

No Diego Chara? No Problems For Timbers As Portland Demolishes Galaxy At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

Cristhian Paredes scored twice (37', 81') while Diego Valeri (41') and Jeremy Ebobisse (88') each tallied once as the Portland Timbers demolished the ten-man Los Angeles Galaxy 4-0 at home in Saturday night Major League Soccer action.

This marked the Timbers first victory in a match without the suspended Diego Chara in league play (regular season or postseason) since July 5, 2015.

Goalkeeper Steve Clark racked up his fourth MLS shutout of the season with a spectacular six-save performance.

The Galaxy's Efrain Alvarez was ejected via a straight red card.

The Timbers' next match is on Sunday, August 4th as they visit Minnesota United FC at St. Paul at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN).

Merle On The Beach!

Here's an outdoor photo of Merle Oberon.

Magic Merle!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Merle Oberon.

Glenda!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell.

Time For An Atwater Kent Radio

Here's a 1934 Atwater Kent 206 Tombstone Radio.

Here's Still Another Vintage Philco Radio

This is a 1937 Model 37-61 Tombstone Radio.

Here's Another 1933 Philco Radio

This time, a Model 89 Cathedral Radio.

Here's Another Vintage Radio

This is a 1933 Philco 57 Wood Mantel Cabinet Tube Radio.

Reed Farrell, Former St. Louis DJ Who Was Filmed Smashing Rock 'N' Roll Records In 1958, R.I.P.

Reed Farrell, a former disc jockey who later went on to become president of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, passed away on July 6 at age 89.

In 1958, Mr. Farrell, when he worked at a St. Louis radio station as shown in the above clip, was filmed smashing rock 'n' roll records, proclaiming that rock and roll was finished at station KWK.

Hedy!

Here's another glamour photo of screen legend Hedy Lamarr.

Take Your Pick

Here are the NFL anniversary logos (1969, 1994, 2019).

Claire!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s and early 1940s screen actress Claire Dodd.

And Now, Here's A Movie That Stars Magic Madge!

Time for a movie with Magic Madge.

Time for a 1934 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture "Paris Interlude," starring Madge Evans, Otto Kruger, Robert Young, Ted Healy (sans his by-now erstwhile Stooges), and  Una Merkel.

In this one, a 1920s Paris femme fatale startles her friends by selecting a little-known journalist to be her mate.

Written by Wells Roote and directed by Edwin L. Marin.

'66 RCA Victor Color TV

Here's a magazine ad for the 1966 RCA Victor Color TV set.

The TV sets of today are of better technology than these old sets were.

At least the TV shows were better back then.

Mag Ad For Atwater Kent Radio

Here's a 1926 magazine ad for Atwater Kent radios.

It even mentioned the stations carrying The Atwater Kent Program.

Young Madge!

Before becoming a screen actress in the 1930s, Madge Evans was a child actress and model.

Here's Madge in a 1921 magazine advertisement about hats.

Timbers Upend Sounders In Contentious Cascadia Cup Clash In Seattle

At Seattle:

In a Sunday Major League Soccer contest, Brian Fernandez scored twice (20', 51') as the Portland Timbers knocked off the Seattle Sounders 2-1 on the road in a contentious Cascadia Cup clash.

Raul Ruidiaz scored for the hosts in the 50th minute.

The Timbers will host the Los Angeles Galaxy in a nationally-televised Saturday night contest at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (FS1).

Riders Get Back On Winning Track

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

Marcus Thigpen ran back a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown while quarterback Cody Fajardo completed 17 of 23 passes for 278 yards and two more scores on Saturday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-3) held off the visiting British Columbia Lions (1-5) 38-25 in Canadian Football League action.

Here's An Old Philco

Here's a 1936 Philco Radio 116#.

WOW!

Here's a beautifully-restored 1931 Atwater Kent radio.

An Old Radio Ad For The Atwater Kent Radio

This advertisement appeared in the September, 1926 issue of Ladies Home Journal.

Magic Madge!

Here's another glamour photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

T2 Drop Road Decision To Fresno FC

At Fresno, California:

In Saturday USL Championship soccer action, Arun Basuljevic scored the game winner at 19 minutes as Fresno FC defeated visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a 2-1 count.

Next up for T2, a home contest set for next Sunday against Los Angeles Galaxy II (6:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN+).

Ruthie!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s screen actress (and future novelist) Ruth Chatterton.

Gloria!

Here's a glamour photo of Idaho-born 1930s and 1940s screen actress Gloria Dickson.

Timbers And Lions Draw In Rose City

At Portland, Oregon:

Jeremy Ebobisse's equalizer in the 82nd minute on Thursday lifted the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 Major League Soccer home draw with Orlando City.

Santiago Patino scored in the 44th minute for the visiting Lions.

Next up for the Timbers, another nationally-televised contest, this time on the road in Seattle as Portland will take on the Sounders in a Cascadia Cup clash on Sunday (6:30 PM Pacific Time, FS1).

Claire!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s and early 1940s screen actress Claire Dodd.

This photo looks like it came from the late '30s or early '40s.

Still More Madeleine!

Here's the front cover of the April, 1940 issue of Screenland magazine with Madeleine Carroll.

Madeleine On The Cover!

Here's the front cover of the July, 1937 issue of Modern Screen Magazine with Madeleine Carroll as painted by Earl Christy.

Lizabeth! In Color!!

Here's a color glamour photo of Film Noir legend Lizabeth Scott.

More Madeleine!

Here's a promotional photo of actress Madeleine Carroll.

Madeleine!

Here's a glamour photo of British-born 1930s and 1940s screen actress Madeleine Carroll.

Oh, Really?

Here's a 1930 magazine ad for Lucky Strike Cigarettes.

Old Ad For RCA TV Set With Kukla, Fran, and Ollie

This ad for a 1950 RCA television set appeared in the December 4, 1949 issue of The New York Herald Tribune.

Yes, folks, that's Kukla, Fran Allison, and Ollie on the TV screen.

'37 Nash

Here's a 1937 Nash Ambassador 6 four-door sedan.

Glenda!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell.

Crazy Lookin' Tombstone!

Actually, it's a 1936 Philco Tombstone Table Radio, Model 620.

Timbers And Rapids Draw In Portland

At Portland, Oregon:

Jonathan Lewis (28') and Sam Nicholson (76') each scored once on Saturday as the Colorado Rapids gained a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on the road with the Portland Timbers.

The Timbers' tallies came courtesy of Tommy Smith (OG-26') and Diego Valeri (PK-63').

The Timbers were reduced to ten men after Julio Cascante was ejected through the red card in the 55th minute.

Next up for Portland, a nationally-televised home encounter with Orlando City on Thursday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN).

T2 Falls To Republic In SacTown

At Sacramento, California:

Hayden Partain scored the only goal of the match in the 41st minute on Saturday as the Sacramento Republic defeated visiting Portland Timbers 2 in USL Championship soccer action by a score of 1-0.

This coming Saturday (July 20) will find T2 on the road for a league match with Fresno FC at 7:30 PM (ESPN+).

Here's A Slightly Newer Atwater Kent Radio

Here's a 1932 Atwater Kent Cathedral radio.

How's This For An Old Radio?

Here's a 1931 Atwater-Kent Cathedral Radio.

Timbers Knock Off LAFC On Road To Advance To First Open Cup Semifinals Since 2013

At Los Angeles:

Jeremy Ebobisse scored the only goal of the match in the 84th minute on Wednesday as the Portland Timbers upended the Los Angeles Football Club 1-0 in US Open Cup quarterfinal-round action.

The Timbers advanced to their first Open Cup semifinal round in six years and will face Minnesota United on the road in a semifinal match.

Portland's next Major League Soccer encounter will be this coming Saturday night against the Colorado Rapids at home at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPDX-TV, Portland-Vancouver; ESPN+).

Magic Merle!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Merle Oberon.

Love Connie's Hair!

Here's a gorgeous glamour photo of screen legend Constance Bennett.

Timbers Knock Off CityZens In The Bronx

At New York:

Sebastian Blanco came through with his 14th-minute goal on Sunday as the Portland Timbers knocked off New York City 1-0 in a Major League Soccer match on the road, ending the hosts' club-record 12-match unbeaten streak.

Goalkeeper Steve Clark made five saves to preserve his third shutout of the season.

Next up for the Timbers, a US Open Cup road quarterfinal contest against the Los Angeles Football Club on Wednesday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time; Portland's next MLS match will be at home on Saturday at 8:00 PM Pacific Time against the Colorado Rapids which will be telecast on the Timbers' TV Network via KPDX-TV, Portland-Vancouver (both games will be streamed live on ESPN+).

Claire! And Autographed Too!

Here's an autographed photo of 1930s and early 1940s screen actress Claire Dodd.

Are You Kiddin'?

In their previous 49 seasons (in three cities---namely Buffalo, San Diego, and Los Angeles), the Clippers have not only never reached the NBA Finals------------they've never even reached a conference final.

This may have been spurred by fear of a potential Lakers dynasty.

Stampeders Buck Riders In Regina

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

In Saturday Canadian Football League action, quarterback Nick Arbuckle completed 19 of 22 passes for 262 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Calgary Stampeders (2-1) demolished the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-3) 37-10 on the road.

Stoppage-Time Goal Carries T2 To Home Draw With Roughnecks

At Portland, Oregon:

Todd Wharton's second-half stoppage time goal via a penalty kick (90'+8) lifted Portland Timbers 2 to a 1-1 Saturday USL Championship home draw with the Tulsa Roughnecks.

Rodrigo da Costa scored for the guests in the 14th minute.

Next up for T2, a road encounter with the Sacramento Republic next Saturday at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

More Madge!

Here's still another glamour photo of Madge Evans.

Magic Madge!

Here's a 1934 glamour photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

Glenda!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell.

Madeleine!

Here now is another glamour photo of British-born 1930s and 1940s screen actress Madeleine Carroll.

Two Magic Madges For The Price Of One

Here are two glamour photos of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

Claire!

Here's a Warner Brothers/Vitaphone promotional photo of 1930s and early 1940s screen actress Claire Dodd.

WOW! Check Out That Crazy Screen!

Here's a magazine ad for the 1951 Zenith Black Magic TV.

'52 Zenith TV

Here's an ad for the 1952 Zenith TV set.

This appeared in the January 12, 1952 issue of The Saturday Evening Post.

Ravishing Hedy!

Here's a publicity photo of screen legend (and inventor) Hedy Lamarr.

Rita!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s iconic screen legend Rita Hayworth.

Yes, Virginia, There Was An NFL Team Known As The Pittsburgh Pirates

Here's the front cover of the official program for the Chicago Bears' October 18, 1936 National Football League contest against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Pirates, who joined the NFL in 1933, were renamed the Steelers in 1940.

For the record, the Bears won the game at Wrigley Field 26-7.

Riders Rout Argos In Canada Day Clash As Saskatchewan Garners First Win Of Season

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

In a Canada Day Canadian Football League contest played on Monday, quarterfinal Cody Fajardo threw for a career-best 430 yards and three touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-2) notched their first win of the season by drubbing the visiting Toronto Argonauts (0-2) 32-7.

Connie!

Here's a 1936 promotional photo of screen legend Constance Bennett.

Timbers Hold Off Hoops At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

Brian Fernandez came through once again for the Portland Timbers on Sunday night as his 42nd-minute goal lifted the hosts to a 1-0 Major League Soccer victory over FC Dallas.

He became the first player in MLS history to score at least once in each of his first five games.

Goalkeeper Steve Clark made two saves to preserve the shutout and victory.

The Timbers' next contest will be next Sunday in the Bronx against New York City at 3:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1).