Tuesday, July 31, 2018

From The "WTF" Department

Only in a league that has shrunk to four teams can you find a team that went 2-10 during the regular season, lose its' first playoff game, then win the championship.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Stamps Stay Unbeaten At Riders' Expense In Regina

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell threw for three touchdowns on Saturday while Terry Williams ran back a punt 78 yards for another major score (which is what they call at TD in Canada, eh?) as the Calgary Stampeders (6-0) remained unbeaten in Canadian Football League play following their 34-22 road win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-3).

Fanendo Goes Out A Winner As He Scores Winning Goal In Timbers Win Over Dynamo; Portland's Unbeaten Run Now At 14

At Portland, Oregon:

In his final game in a Portland Timbers uniform (he was acquired by FC Cincinnati of the USL on Sunday for $850,000), Fanendo Adi scored the winning goal in the 80th minute as the Timbers stretched their Major League Soccer unbeaten streak to 14 games on Saturday with their 2-1 home win over the Houston Dynamo.

Sebastian Blanco also scored for Portland in the seventh minute.

Romell Quioto scored for the Dynamo at 12 minutes.

The Timbers' next match will be at home this coming Saturday night at 8:00 PM Pacific Time as Portland hosts the Philadelphia Union (telecast over the Timbers' TV network via KPDX-TV in Portland; streamed live over ESPN+).

T2 Knock Off Galaxy II In Carson

At Carson, California:

Foster Langsdorf scored twice (54', 63') on Saturday as Portland Timbers 2 garnered a 4-3 United Soccer League road victory over Los Angeles Galaxy II.

T2's next match will be on the road against Orange County SC at Irvine, California this coming Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 PM Pacific Time (streamed live over ESPN+).

Friday, July 27, 2018

'55 Willys Bermuda Hardtop

Here's a rare find----a 1955 Willys Bermuda two-door hardtop, one of the last Willys cars to be built in Toledo, Ohio!

'56 Hudson Rambler Station Wagon

Yes folks, that's a 1956 Hudson Rambler Cross Country Four-Door Station Wagon.



Sold at Hudson dealerships while its' Nash counterpart was sold at Nash dealerships.

'56 Packard 400

Here's a 1956 Packard 400 two-door hardtop.

'54 Stude Commander

Here's a 1954 Studebaker Commander Starliner two-door hardtop.

Claire!

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

Claire Dodd | Official Site for Woman Crush Wednesday #WCW

Still More Toby!

Here's still another glamour photo of Toby Wing.

More Toby!

Here's another glamour photo of Toby Wing.

Toby!

Here's another glamour photo of 1930s actress and showgirl Toby Wing.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

More Connie!

Here's another glamour shot of Constance Bennett.

Connie!

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

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Lizabeth!

Here's another glamour photo of 1940s and 1950s screen actress (and film noir legend) Lizabeth Scott.

Vera!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s radio, recording, and theatrical short-subject vocalist Vera Van.

Monday, July 23, 2018

'55 Zenith TV

Here's a 1955 Zenith Television Set, Model T1816R.

Sacre Bleu!

Johnny Football has taken his act to Montreal.

'59 Buick Electra 225

Here's a 1959 Buick Electra 225 two-door hardtop.

'59 Merc

Here's a 1959 Mercury Monterey four-door sedan.

T2 Fall At Home To Las Vegas

At Portland, Oregon:

In Sunday United Soccer League action, Omar Selgado scored the winning goal in the 74th minute as the Las Vegas Lights defeated Portland Timbers 2 on the road by a 2-1 score.

T2's next home game is this coming Saturday as Carson, California against Los Angeles Galaxy II (1:00 PM Pacific Time, streamed live on ESPN+).

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Timbers Battle Impact To Home Draw; MLS Unbeaten Streak Now At 13

At Portland, Oregon:

In Major League Soccer action on Saturday, Samuel Armenteros (39') and Diego Valeri (65') each scored a goal as the Portland Timbers stretched their MLS unbeaten streak to 13 games after securing a 2-2 home draw with the Montreal Impact.

Saphir Taider (23') and Matteo Mancosu (41') each scored once for the Impact.

The Timbers will try to keep that unbeaten streak going this coming Saturday evening when they will host the Houston Dynamo, starting at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (Timbers broadcasting television network via KPDX-TV, Portland).

Friday, July 20, 2018

'54 Hudson Wasp

Here's a 1954 Hudson Wasp four-door sedan.

'38 Nash Ambassador

Here's a 1938 Nash Ambassador four-door sedan.

Riders Knock Off TiCats In Hamilton

At Hamilton, Ontario:

In Thursday Canadian Football League action, the Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-2) ran for 218 yards on the ground as they defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-3) 31-20 on the road.

Thursday, July 19, 2018

LAFC Knock Out Timbers In Open Cup Play, Ending Portland's 14-Match Unbeaten Run In All Competitions

At Los Angeles:

Goals from David Guzman (OG-33'), Carlos Vela (38'), and Marco Urena (51') enabled the Los Angeles Football Club to end the Portland Timbers' 14-match unbeaten streak in all competitions on Wednesday, holding off the visitors 3-2 in quarterfinal action in the US Open Cup.

Julio Cascante (45'+2) and Vytas (52') delivered the Timbers' goals.

Portland, still enjoying a 12-game Major League Soccer unbeaten run, will return to league play on Saturday night as they will host the Montreal Impact (8:00 PM Pacific Time; telecast on the Timbers' broadcasting television network via KPDX-TV, a.k.a. Fox 12 Plus)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

'66 Stude

Here's a Canadian-built 1966 Studebaker Cruiser four-door sedan.

'65 Stude

Here's a 1965 Studebaker Daytona Hardtop, built in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Jessica Dragonette

Here's a portrait of singer Jessica Dragonette as it appeared on the cover of the April 1936 issue of Radio Stars magazine.

Where's Captain Midnight?

Here's a 1936 magazine ad for Ovaltine.

Monday, July 16, 2018

Timbers And LAFC Battle To Scoreless Stalemate That Stretches Portland's Unbeaten Runs

At Los Angeles:

The Portland Timbers stretched their Major League Soccer unbeaten streak to 12 games (14 in all competitions) on Sunday after holding the home-standing Los Angeles Football Club to a 0-0 stalemate.

LAFC would be reduced to ten men after Lee Nguyen was ejected in the 84th minute via the red card after his clumsy foul on the Timbers' Sebastian Blanco.

The Timbers' next match will be against the very same LA Football Club this Wednesday night in a US Cup quarterfinal match (7:30 PM Pacific Time, streamed live over timbers.com); Portland's next MLS contest is set to take place this coming Saturday night at home against the Montreal Impact (8:00 PM Pacific Time, telecast over the Timbers' broadcast network, with KPTV as the originating station).

T2 Top Rangers (Swope Park, That Is) At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

Marvin Loria scored the winning goal in the second minute of first-half stoppage time on Saturday as Portland Timbers 2 defeated the visiting Swope Park Rangers 2-1 in United Soccer League action.

Next up for T2 is a home match at Providence Park against the Las Vegas Lights next Sunday at 2:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed live over ESPN+).

Saturday, July 14, 2018

'63 Studebaker Avanti

Here's a 1963 Studebaker Avanti.

'63 Dodge Dart GT

Here's a 1963 Dodge Dart GT two-door hardtop.

Friday, July 13, 2018

More Connie!

Here's an autographed photo of Constance Bennett.

Connie!

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

Chrysler 300H Convertible (1962)

Here's a 1962 Chrysler 300H convertible.

'62 Dodge Dart Convertible

Here's a 1962 Dodge Dart convertible.

Thursday, July 12, 2018

'61 Imperial

Here's a 1961 Imperial Crown convertible.

'61 Dodge Dart

Here's a 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix convertible.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

'60 Chrysler

Here now is a 1960 Chrysler Saratoga two-door hardtop.

1960 DeSoto

Here's a 1960 DeSoto Fireflite four-door sedan.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Hey, Here's Another Oldie!

Here's a 1941 magazine ad for Mobilgas.

Here's A Throwback

Here's a 1937 magazine ad for Hires Root Beer.

Vintage 7-UP Ad

Here's an advertisement for Seven UP as it appeared in the June 4, 1945 issue of Life magazine.

Madge!

Here's a glamour photo of child model-actress turned 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

'55 Nash Rambler Station Wagon

Here's a 1955 Nash Rambler four-door Cross-Country station wagon.

'55 Studebaker Conestoga Wagon

Here's a 1955 Studebaker Conestoga staion wagon.

Monday, July 09, 2018

Still More Toby!

Here's still one more glamour photo of Toby Wing.

More Toby!

Here's another glamour photo of Toby Wing.

Toby!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s showgirl and screen actress Toby Wing.

T2 Fall At Home To Fresno FC

At Portland, Oregon:

In Sunday United Soccer League action, Juan Pablo Caffa scored twice (24', 65') as Fresno FC doubled up Portland Timbers 2 on the road 4-2.

Next up for T2, a home match this coming Sunday against the Swope Park Rangers at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed live on ESPN+).

Saturday, July 07, 2018

Marcus Thigpen Carries Riders Past Ti-Cats In Hamilton

At Hamilton, Ontario:

Marcus Thigpen ran 34 yards for the game-winning touchdown with 1:50 remaining on Thursday as the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-2) knocked off the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) 18-13 in Canadian Football League action.

Sam's The Man As Timbers Stretch Unbeaten Runs At Quakes' Expense

At Portland, Oregon:

In Saturday Major League Soccer action, Samuel Armenteros scored twice (14', 53') as the Portland Timbers held off the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 to stretch their MLS unbeaten streak to 11 games (13 in all competitions).

Florient Jungwirth scored the lone Quakes goal in the 87th minute.

Next up for the hot Timbers, a road match against the Los Angeles Football Club this coming Sunday at 3:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN).

The two clubs will face each other again in the City of Angels three days later in a US Open Cup quarterfinal (7:30 PM Pacific Time; streamed live at timbers.com).

Friday, July 06, 2018

Kraft Music Hall - Milton Berle & Red Skelton 11/19/1958




Here's a real old-time treat for kids of all ages, a kinescope of the November 19, 1958 NBC Network telecast of the Kraft Music Hall starring Milton Berle, with Uncle Miltie's special guest, Red Skelton.


Complete with commercials for Kraft Foods.

Beat The Clock (1951)






Here's a kinescope of the October 13, 1951 CBS Network telecast of Beat The Clock with host Bud Collyer and featuring Roxanne.






Complete with commercials for Sylvania electronics.

Thursday, July 05, 2018

'60 Buick LeSabre

Here's a 1960 Buick LeSabre four-door sedan.

'60 Rambler American

Here's a 1960 Rambler American two-door sedan.

'60 Stude Hawk

Here's a 1960 Studebaker Hawk two-door coupe.

'60 Plymouth Belvedere

Here's a 1960 Plymouth Belvedere four-door sedan.  Solid.

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

More Madge!

Another glamour photo of Madge Evans.


Madge!

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

Monday, July 02, 2018

Marlene!

Here's a glamour photo of legendary screen icon Marlene Dietrich.


Riders Fall At Home To Als

At Regina, Saskatchewan:


The Montreal Alouettes' four interceptions on Saturday night enabled the guests to knock off the Saskatchewan Roughriders  23-17 on the road in Canadian Football League action.


Both teams are now 1-2 on the season.

T2 Fall On Road Against Reno 1868

At Reno, Nevada:


Daniel Musovski's goal in the 81st minute proved enough for Reno 1868 on Saturday as the hosts registered a 1-0 United Soccer League victory over Portland Timbers 2.


Next up for T2, a home match next Sunday at 2:00 PM Pacific Time against Fresno FC (streamed live over ESPN+).

Timbers Top Sounders 3-2 in Wild Cascadia Cup Clash in Seattle, Stretch MLS Unbeaten Run To 10 Games (12 in All Competitions)

At Seattle:


Larrys Mabiala scored twice (48', 74') and Samuel Armenteros once (57') as the Portland Timbers gained their first-ever Major League Soccer regular-season victory in Seattle with their 3-2 Cascadia Cup clash victory over the Sounders on Saturday.


Victor Rodriguez (51') and Chad Marshall (68') each scored once for Seattle.


Next up for the Timbers, a home match this coming Saturday against the San Jose Earthquakes (8:00 PM Pacific Time, ROOT Sports Northwest).