Autographed Vera!

Here's an autographed photo of 1930s recording and radio vocalist Vera Van.

More Lizabeth!

Here's another glamour photo of Lizabeth Scott.

Lizabeth!

Here's a glamour photo of film noir legend Lizabeth Scott.

Connie!

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

Chalk Up Another Defeat For T2

At Portland, Oregon:

In Wednesday USL Championship action, Christiano Francois scored twice (40', 90') as Reno 1868 dominated Portland Timbers 2 by a 4-1 count, ruining the Portland Timbers' USL Championship affiliate's home opener.

T2 will try again to pick up their first victory of 2020 as they host the Tacoma Defiance this coming Monday at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

MLS Is Back Tournament: Timbers Overcome Cincy In PK Shootout; Get NYC FC In Quarterfinals

At Bay Lake, Florida:

In the final game of the MLS Is Back Tournament's Round of 16, the Portland Timbers overcame goalkeeper's Steve Clark's boo-boo to outlast FC Cincinnati 4-2 in the penalty-kick shootout after regulation ended in a 1-1 draw.

Jaroslaw Niezgoda put the Timbers on the scoreboard in the 62nd minute, only to see the aforementioned Mr. Clark foul Cincy's Jurgen Locadia in his own penalty area, enabling Mr. Locadia to convert a game-tying penalty kick in the 81st minute, forcing the PK shootout as regulation ended (with no overtime periods)

In the shootout, Diego Valeri, Felipe Mora, Sebastian Blanco, and Jaroslaw Locadia converted their spot kicks while Steve Clark recovered from his error to make a key save on Jurgen Locadia's spot kick to help preserve the Portland victory.

The Timbers will take on New York City in a quarterfinal-round match, to be contested at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex this coming Saturday night at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One/TUDN).

Are You Kiddin'?

I would have preferred "Metropolitans," after the first US club to win Lord Stanley's Cup (1917).



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MLS Is Back Tournament: Timbers Gain Draw With LAFC To Win Group F; Will Battle Cincy In Round of 16

At Bay Lake, Florida:

In Thursday finale of group-stage play in the MLS Is Back Tournament, Jaroslaw Niezgoda (7') and Jeremy Ebobisse (81') each scored once as the Portland Timbers gained a 2-2 draw with the Los Angeles Football Club to finish atop the Group F standings.

Bradley Wright-Phillips (36') and Mark-Anthony Kaye (40') each scored once for LAFC, who, like the Timbers, had already locked up a berth in the knockout stage.

Portland's next match is a Round-of-16 contest with FC Cincinnati, set to kick off this coming Tuesday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time, to be telecast over ESPN and ESPN Deportes.

Diana And Her RC!

Here's a 1945 magazine ad for Royal Crown Cola with 1940s and 1950s screen actress---and concert pianist----Diana Lynn!

Autographed Ann!

Here's an autographed photo of 1930s/1940s screen actress Ann Dvorak.

T2 Fall On Road To Defiance

At Tacoma, Washington:

Alec Diaz (14'), Danny Robles (58'), and Jesus Perez (64') each scored once on Saturday as the Tacoma Defiance dominated Portland Timbers 2 at home by a 3-0 count in USL Championship play.

The match was T2's first competitive contest since March 7.

Next up for the Portland Timbers' USL Championship affiliate, a home contest against Reno 1868 FC next Sunday at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

MLS Is Back Tournament: Timbers Hold Off Dynamo, Advance To Knockout Stage

At Bay Lake, Florida:

Jeremy Ebobisse (36') and Diego Valeri (61') each scored once on Saturday as the Portland Timbers held off the ten-man Houston Dynamo 2-1 in Group F play in the MLS is Back Tournament as the Timbers clinched a berth in the knockout stage.

The Dynamo climbed back into the game in the 86th minute as Albeth Elis converted a penalty kick.  However, the aforementioned Mr. Elis was yellow-carded in the 87th and 88th minutes and was ejected.

The Timbers will close out group-stage play by taking on the Los Angeles Football Club this coming Thursday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time on ESPN 2.

'52 Stude!

Here's a 1952 Studebaker Champion Regal two-door coupe.

MLS Is Back Tournament: Timbers Hold Off Galaxy In Group-Stage Opener

At Bay Lake, Florida:

Jeremy Ebobisse (59') and Sebastian Blanco (66') each scored a goal on Monday as the Portland Timbers, who, despite David Zuparic's red-card ejection (75'), held off the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 in the MLS is Back Tournament Group F opener for both clubs.

The victory marked the Timbers' first competitive match since their 1-0 home victory over Nashville SC on March 8.

Javier Chicharito Hernandez scored his first Major League Soccer goal for the Galaxy in the 88th minute.

Chicharito had a chance to put the Galaxy on the scoreboard first, but his 12th-minute penalty kick was saved by Portland's Steve Clark.

The Timbers' next tournament match is set for this coming Saturday as they take on the Houston Dynamo at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

Autographed Madeleine!

Here's an autographed photo of English-born 1930s and 1940s screen actress Madeleine Carroll.

Ann!

Since it's summer, why not present a poolside photo of 1930s and 1940s screen actress Ann Dvorak?

Charlie Daniels, Country Music Legend, R.I.P.

Singer, songwriter, and fiddler Charlie Daniels, the iconic and legendary Country Music Hall of Famer and longtime Grand Ole Opry member best remembered for his 1979 hit "The Devil Went To Georgia,"
passed away on Monday after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke at age 83.

Mr. Daniels' publicist, Don Murray Grubbs, confirmed Charlie's passing.

More on Charlie's life and career here.

History of the Nash / AMC Ambassador: 1927 - 1974 | AutoMoments

Here's an onlie-documentary, "The History of the Nash/AMC Ambassador."

'55 Zenith TV

Here's a 1955 Zenith Model T1816R television set.