Timbers Blank Reds, Halt Skid

At Portland, Oregon:

In Major League Soccer action on Wednesday night, Diego Chara (64') and David Guzman (83') each scored a second-half goal while Jeff Attinella registered his seventh save of the season as the Portland Timbers ended their four-game losing streak (their longest since 2012) with a 2-0 home blanking of Toronto FC.

The Timbers' next match is in Foxborough, Massachusetts as they face the New England Revolution on Saturday at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (broadcast over KPDX-TV in Portland and the rest of the Timbers television network; streamed live over ESPN+).

'62 Rambler American

Here's a 1962 Rambler American four-door sedan.

'62 Rambler Classic

Here's a 1962 Rambler Classic four-door sedan.

'56 Packard Caribbean Convertible

Here's a 1956 Packard Caribbean convertible.

Can't Get Enough Madge?

Here's another glamour photo of Madge Evans.

More Madge!

Here's another glamour photo of Madge Evans.

Madge!

Time for another glamour photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

Own Goal Propels Sounders Past Timbers In Cascadia Cup Clash

At Portland, Oregon:

Julio Cascante's own goal in the 76th minute on Sunday propelled the Seattle Sounders to a 1-0 Major League Soccer----and Cascadia Cup----road win over the Portland Timbers.

Goalkeeper Stefan Frei made three saves to preserve the shutout and the Sounders' MLS-era franchise record seventh straight victory, which stretched their unbeaten run to 10 contests.

In stark contrast, after their 15-match unbeaten streak, the Timbers have dropped four straight games, having been outscored 10-2 (while surrendering eight unanswered goals in the process).

Seattle has climbed up to fifth place in the Western Conference standings while Portland fell to seventh place.

The Timbers next match is this coming Wednesday night at home against Toronto FC (7:30 PM Pacific Time, ROOT Sports Northwest).

Riders Top BC Lions In Vancouver

At Vancouver, British Columbia:

In Saturday Canadian Football League action, the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-4) knocked off the British Columbia Lions (3-6) 24-21 on the road.

'52 Hudson Hornet

Here now is a 1952 Hudson Hornet four-door sedan.

'52 Nash Statesman

Here's a 1952 Nash Statesman four-door sedan.

'52 Stude

Here's a 1952 Studebaker Champion four-door sedan (with "suicide" doors in the back!).

Connie!

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

This Makes Me Feel Old

When Pillsbury introduced Funny Face---it's answer to General Foods' Kool-Aid----in the early-mid 1960s two of the flavors were named Chinese Cherry and Injun Orange.



By circa 1966, they were renamed Choo-Choo Cherry and Jolly Olly Orange respectively.

Honest Injun.

Post Rice Krinkles Box With So-Hi

Here's the front of a circa-1964 compact box of Post Rice Krinkles cereal with So-Hi.

Post Toasties Compact Box

Here's a mid-1960s Post Toasties cereal box.

Twinkles

From probably the very early 1960s, here's a box of General Mills' Twinkles cereal, with a story book in the back of the box.

Glenda!

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

T2 To Host Orange County On Wednesday

At Portland, Oregon:

In Wednesday night United Soccer League action, Thomas Enevoldsen scored twice (9', 85') as Orange County knocked off Portland Timbers 2 by a 3-2 score on the road.

Next up for T2, a home contest against Saint Louis FC on Saturday, September 1 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time, which will be streamed live over ESPN+.

Madge!

Here's still another glamour photo of child actress and model turned 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

Ducks Make #24 In AP Preseason Gridiron Poll

The Oregon Ducks made Monday's Associated Press preseason college football poll at #24.

The Ducks did get some support in the USA Today/Coaches rankings, where they would be ranked #27.

Alabama topped both polls.

The Oregon State Beavers, coming off their second winless conference season in the last three seasons (with seven wins total), are unranked and without support in both polls.

T2 Manhandle S2 At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

In Sunday United Soccer League action, Foster Langsdorf scored twice (34', 68') as Portland Timbers 2 dominated visiting Seattle Sounders FC 2 by a 4-1 count.

T2 will host Orange County on Wednesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed live on ESPN+).

Diego Rubio, SKC Ambush Timbers In Kansas

At Kansas City, Kansas:

In Saturday Major League Soccer action, Diego Rubio scored twice (28', 37') and Johnny Russell once (89') as Sporting Kansas City whitewashed the visiting Portland Timbers 3-0, handing the guests their third straight defeat following their franchise record-tying 15-match unbeaten run.

The Timbers will host the rejuvenated Seattle Sounders in a Cascadia Cup clash next Sunday at 6:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One).

Hey! Where Are The Kansas City A's?

Here are the front and back of a 1955 package of Post Sugar Crisp cereal.



Featured here is an offer for patches of 15 of the then-16 Major League Baseball clubs, minus the newly-transplanted Kansas City Athletics, late of Philadelphia.

Jeanette!

Here's a glamour photo of famed 1930s and 1940s screen actress and songstress Jeanette MacDonald.

O.K., Kay!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s and 1940s screen actress Kay Francis.

Farewell To The Queen Of Soul

Aretha Franklin, the iconic singer best remembered for such late 1960s hits as "Respect," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," and "Chain of Fools," passed away on Thursday (41 years to the day after Elvis Presley's passing) at her Detroit home at age 76.

The cause of Miss Franklin's passing was advance pancreatic cancer.

You can find out more on Aretha's life and career here.

T2 Top SAFC At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

In Wednesday United Soccer League action, Foster Langsdorf (42') and Renzo Zambrano (54') each scored a goal as Portland Timbers 2 defeated visiting San Antonio FC 2-1.

Next up for T2, a home contest against Seattle Sounders FC 2 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed live over ESPN+).

Wayne Rooney Helps DC United Ambush Visiting Timbers

At Washington:

Wayne Rooney scored twice (43', 68') while Oniel Fisher (47') and Darren Mattocks (90'+1) each added a goal on Wednesday night as DC United dominated the visiting Portland Timbers  4-1 in Major League Soccer action, ruining the guests' Audi Field debut.

Samuel Armenteros scored for the Timbers in the 35th minute.

Portland will next pay a visit on Sporting Kansas City, Saturday at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (to be aired over the Timbers broadcasting network via KPDX, Portland; streamed live over ESPN+).

Madeleine!

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

Toby!

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

Hedy!

Time for a glamour photo of screen legend Hedy Lamarr.

Magic Merle!

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

'49 Studebaker

Here's a 1949 Studebaker Champions four-door sedan.

T2 Knock Off Rangers In Kansas

At Kansas City, Kansas:

Jeremy Ebobisse (7') and Jack Barmby (PK-55') each scored once on Saturday as Portland Timbers 2 blanked the Swope Park Rangers 2-0 on the road in United Soccer League action.

T2 will open a five-match homestand this coming Wednesday as they will host San Antonio FC at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (streamed live over ESPN+).

Caps Snap Timbers Unbeaten Run In Rose City Cascadia Cup Clash

At Portland, Oregon:

Kei Kamara (14') and Cristian Techera (43') each scored once on Saturday as the Vancouver Whitecaps snapped the Portland Timbers' 15-game Major League Soccer unbeaten streak with a 2-1 Cascadia Cup road victory.

Diego Valeri converted a penalty kick in the 71st minute for the lone Timbers goal; an earlier PK try in the 40th minute by DV8 sailed wide left.

Portland will try to get back on the winning track on Wednesday as they make their first visit to Audi Field for a road match against DC United at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest; streamed live on ESPN+).

T2 At Swope Park Rangers Saturday

At Kansas City, Kansas:

Swope Park Rangers vs. Portland Timbers, United Soccer League, 5:30 PM Pacific Time Saturday (streamed live over ESPN+)

Madge!

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

Gloria!

Here's another glamour photo of 1930s and 1940s screen actress Gloria Dickson.

Forerunner Of Wheat Chex

This looks like a World War II-era magazine ad for Shredded Ralston cereal.

Before There Was That Blasted Rabbit

Here's a 1950s Trix cereal box.

Another Old Post Toasties Box

From 1973-74, here's another old Post Toasties cereal box.

Old Post Toasties Box

From the mid-1950s, here's a Post Toasties one-ounce cereal box.

Box Of Kix

Here's the front of an old box (circa 1940) of General Mills' Kix Cereal.  The corn puffs were probably still described in 1940 as bubbles.

'52 Crosley Roadster

Here's a 1952 Crosley SS Roadster.

'55 Packard

Here's a 1955 Packard 400 two-door hardtop.

More Lizabeth!

Here's another glamour photo of Lizabeth Scott.

Lizabeth!

Here's a glamour photo of 1940s and 1950s film noir legend Lizabeth Scott.

Stan Mikita, Chicago Blackhawks Legend, R.I.P.

Stan Mikita, one of the most prominent names in Chicago Blackhawks history, passed away on Tuesday after a long illness at age 78.

Mr. Mikita played 22 National Hockey League seasons, all with the Blackhawks, and starred on Chicago's 1961 Stanley Cup championship team.

Stan still holds 'Hawks records for most games played, points, and assists, and trails only his longtime teammate and fellow Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull in goals scored (he scored 541).

You can read more on Stan's life and career here.

Connie!

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

Phoenix Rising Too Much For T2

At Portland, Oregon:

In Sunday action from the United Soccer League, Chris Cortez scored twice (8', 82') to help lead Phoenix Rising FC to a 4-1 road win over Portland Timbers 2.

Next up for T2, a road match against the Swope Park Rangers this coming Saturday at Kansas City, Kansas (5:30 PM Pacific Time; streamed live over ESPN+).

Not A Rousing Debut For Johnny Canadian Football, Eh?

The ex-Cleveland Brown and ex-Hamilton Tiger-Cat (who traded him to Montreal last weekend) threw four interceptions in his first CFL start on Friday as the Ti-Cats rolled over the Alouettes in Montreal.

Timbers Explode In Second Half, Stretch Unbeaten Run To Franchise Record-Tying 15 Games

At Portland, Oregon:

In Saturday night Major League Soccer action, Diego Valeri (PK-58'), Dairon Asprilla (PK-84'), and David Guzman (88') each scored once in the second half as the Portland Timbers stretched their unbeaten streak to an MLS-era franchise record-tying 15 games after their 3-0 beatdown of the visiting Philadelphia Union.

Jeff Attinella made three saves en route to his sixth shutout of the season.

The Timbers will host the Vancouver Whitcaps in a Cascadia Cup clash this coming Saturday night at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest).

More Gloria!

Another glamour photo of actress Gloria Dickson.

Gloria!

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

Steffi!

Here's a glamour photo of Hungarian-born 1930s and early 1940s screen actress Steffi Duna.

Madeleine!

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

Madeleine!

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

Riders Fall To Eskimos In Edmonton

At Edmonton, Alberta:

Quarterback Mike Reilly threw for 257 yards and a touchdown on Thursday as the Edmonton Eskimos (5-2) defeated the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-4) 26-19 in Canadian Football League action.

Magic Madge With A Hat!

Here's a glamour photo of hat-wearing 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

T2 Gain Road Draw With Orange County

At Irvine, California:

In Wednesday United Soccer League action, Aodhan Quinn (62') and Thomas Enevoldsen (84') each scored a second-half goal as Orange County came back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 home draw with Portland Timbers 2.

Marvin Loria (13') and Jack Barmby (31') each scored once for T2.

The next Timbers 2 contest is slated for this coming Sunday at home against Phoenix Rising at 2:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed live over ESPN+).

More Claire!

From around 1941, here's Claire Dodd in a publicity photo.

Claire!

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