Timbers Gain Draw With SKC, Draw Closer To Playoff Berth

At Kansas City, Kansas:

Goals from Sebastian Blanco (29') and Dairon Asprilla (PK-85') enabled the Portland Timbers to gain a 2-2 Major League Soccer Sunday road draw with Sporting Kansas City.

Krysztian Nemeth (30') and Daniel Salloi (46') provided the goals for the hosts.

The Timbers were reduced to ten men after Brian Fernandez was ejected via a straight red card in the 35th minute.

Sporting KC were reduced to nine men after Roger Espinoza (40'; he set an MLS career record with his 11th red card) and Ilie Sanchez (85') were ejected via red cards.

The Timbers can lock up a playoff berth next Sunday with a home win or draw against the San Jose Earthquakes at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest; ESPN+).

Austin Too Bold For T2

At Portland, Oregon:

Andre Lima scored the winning goal in the 84th minute on Sunday as the Austin Bold came from behind to register a 2-1 road win over Portland Timbers 2.

Next on T2's schedule, a home match against Phoenix Rising this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

Ducks Remain #13 In Both Polls

After being off this weekend, the Oregon Ducks remained at #13 in both the USA Today/Amway Coaches and Associated Press college football polls.

Late FG Sends Cardinal Past Beavers In OSU's Conference Opener

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Jet Toner kicked the game-winning field goal from 39 yards out with one second remaining on Saturday as the Stanford Cardinal (2-3 overall, 1-2 in Pac-12 play) edged out the Oregon State Beavers (1-3, 0-1) 31-28 on the road, spoiling the Beavers' conference opener.

Riders Blast Argos In Toronto, Clinch Playoff Berth

At Toronto:

Quarterback Cody Fajordo threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns while running for 80 yards and another score on Saturday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-4) ran roughshod over the Toronto Argonauts (2-11) 41-16 in Canadian Football League action and locked up a Grey Cup playoff berth for the third successive season.

The Riders are now tied with Calgary atop the CFL's Western Division standings with five regular-season contests left.

Timbers Blow Two-Goal In Controversial Fashion, Settle For Home Draw With Revs

At Portland, Oregon:

Gustavo Bou (87') and Carles Gil (PK-90'+7) each scored once on Wednesday as the New England Revolution battled back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 Major League Soccer road draw with the Portland Timbers, who wrapped up a ten-match homestand.

Jeremy Ebobisse scored twice (49', 81') for the Timbers, who climbed up two spots to sixth place in the Western Conference standings.

The Timbers will visit Sporting Kansas City this coming Sunday at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest; ESPN+).

More MMMMMMMMMMMMMadge!

Another glamour photo of Magic Madge Evans.

Magic Madge!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s screen actress (and former child actress and model) Madge Evans.

'60 Stude Hawk!

Here's a 1960 Studebaker Hawk.

'60 Edsel

Here's a 1960 Edsel Ranger two-door hardtop.

Claire!

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

'60 DeSoto

Here's a 1960 DeSoto Adventurer two-door hardtop.

'50 Nash Rambler

Here's a 1950 Nash Rambler Convertible Landau.

More Glenda!

Here's another glamour photo of Glenda Farrell.

Sultry Glenda!

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

Niners Overcome Five Turnovers And Steelers For First 3-0 Start Since '98

At San Francisco:

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Dante Pettis with 75 seconds remaining as the San Francisco 49ers (3-0; first such start since 1998) overcame five turnovers (four of them in the first sixteen minutes) and defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers (0-3; first such start since 2000) 24-20 in their home opener on Sunday.

Ducks Climb Up Both Polls

In the wake of their Saturday conference-opening victory over Stanford, Oregon Ducks climbed up both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway Coaches polls to #13 (up three and four spots respectively).

Goose Eggs For Timbers And Visiting Loons

At Portland, Oregon:

In a critical Sunday Major League Soccer contest, the Portland Timbers and visiting Minnesota United battled to a 0-0 stalemate.

The Loons' Vito Mannone and Timbers' Steve Clark each picked up a shutout with 12 and four saves respectively.

The Timbers will wrap up their current ten-game home stand on Wednesday night against the New England Revolution at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPDX-TV, Portland-Vancouver; ESPN+).

Ducks Open Pac-12 Play By Topping Stanford On Road

At Palo Alto, California:

Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 19 of 24 passes for 259 yards and three touchdowns (two of them to Jacob Breeland) as the Oregon Ducks (3-1 overall, 1-0 in Pac-12 play; #16 AP, #17 Coaches) defeated the Stanford Cardinal (1-3, 0-2) 21-6 in their Pac-12 conference opener (their first conference-opening victory in five years).

AB The Fishman

I wonder who's gonna pick him up now.

Scoring Barrage Paces T2 Past Defiance

At Portland, Oregon:

In Friday USL Championship action, Dairon Asprilla scored twice (22', PK-48') as Portland Timbers 2 dominated the visiting Tacoma Defiance 6-3.

Next up for T2, a critical home match against the Austin Bold on Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

Dreamy Claire!

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

Vera!

Here's a photo of 1930s vocalist Vera Van.

Timbers Fall To Red Bulls In Critical Match-Up

At Portland, Oregon:

Kyle Duncan (3') and Daniel Royer (PK-90'+6) each scored once on Wednesday as the New York Red Bulls blanked the home-standing Portland Timbers 2-0 in Major League Soccer action.

Veteran goalkeeper Luis Robles saved three shots for the shutout.

Next up for the Timbers, a home match against Minnesota United this coming Sunday at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN).

Still More Madge!

From the 1930s, here's a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicity photo of Magic Madge Evans.

More Madge!

Here's another autographed photo of Madge Evans.

Magic Madge!

Here's an autographed photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

Ducks Drop A Spot In AP Poll Despite Dominating Victory Over Montana; They Stay At #17 In Coaches Rankings

Even with the decisive home victory Saturday night over Montana, the Oregon Ducks still dropped a spot to #16 in the latest Associated Press college football poll released on Sunday.

The Ducks remained at #17 in the USA Today/Amway Coaches poll.

Timbers Fall At Home To DC

At Portland, Oregon:

An own goal in the 25th minute from Bill Tuiloma proved costly as DC United knocked off the Portland Timbers 1-0 on the road in Sunday Major League Soccer action.

Bill Hamid saved four saves for the shutout and victory.

The Timbers will try to get back on the winning track when they host the New York Red Bulls this coming Wednesday night at 7:30 PM (Timbers TV Network via KPDX-TV, Portland-Vancouver; ESPN+).

Niners Dominate Bengals In Cincy

At Cincinnati:

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw for three touchdown passes on Sunday as the San Francisco 49ers (2-0) dominated the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) 41-17.

The Niners are off to their first 2-0 start since 2012, when they last reached the Super Bowl.

Riders Get Back On Winning Track At Als' Expense

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

Brett Lauther kick the game-winning field goal from 39 yards out with less than a minute remaining on Saturday night as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-4) upended the visiting Montreal Alouettes (6-5) 27-25 in Canadian Football League action.

Tough Road Setback For T2

At Herriman, Utah:

Douglas Martinez produced a quadruple (22', 38', 66', 70'), scoring twice in each half in the process, as Real Monarchs SLC crowned visiting Portland Timbers 2 on Saturday by a 5-1 USL Championship decision.

This coming Friday, T2 will host the Tacoma Defiance at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

Ducks Turn Visiting Griz Into Teddy Bears

At Eugene, Oregon:

Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 30 of 42 passes for 316 yards and five touchdowns on Saturday night as the Oregon Ducks (2-1; #15 AP, #17 Coaches) dominated the visiting Montana Grizzlies (FCS; 2-1) 35-3 to close out non-conference play.

Beavers Turn Visiting Mustangs Into Horsemeat

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Quarterback Jake Luton completed 17 of 22 passes for 255 yards and four touchdowns (two of them to Champ Flemings) as the Oregon State Beavers (1-2) closed out nonconference play by demolishing the visiting Cal Poly Mustangs (1-2) 45-7 for their first win of the season.

Diana!

Here's a glamour photo of 1940s and 1950s screen actress (and classical pianist) Diana Lynn.

Ducks Climb Up A Spot In Both Polls After Massive Win Over Nevada

Following their 77-6 Saturday frontier-styled fist-beating of Nevada (Reno), the Oregon Ducks climbed up one spot in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway Coaches polls, up to #15 and #17 respectively.

No support for the Oregon State Beavers in either poll.

T2 Fall To Orange County At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

Michael Seaton (35') and Darwin Jones (54') each scored a goal on Sunday as Orange County posted a 2-1 USL Championship road victory over Portland Timbers 2.


Next up for T2, a road match against Real Monarchs SLC this coming Saturday at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time (ESPN+).

Niners Use Defense To Top Bucs On Road To Open Regular Season

At Tampa, Florida:

In Sunday's National Football League opener for both clubs, Richard Sherman and Ahkello Witherspoon each ran back an intercepted Jameis Winston pass for a touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers, who picked off three passes overall (one more than they did all last season) overcame and then overpowered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-17 on the road, snapping an eight-game road losing streak.

Beavers Fall In Hawaii

At Honolulu:

JoJo Ward caught four touchdown passes while Ryan Meskell kicked the game-winning field goal from 28 yards in the fourth quarter as the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (2-0) knocked off the visiting Oregon State Beavers (0-2) 31-28.

Ducks Make Mince Meat Of Wolf Pack

At Eugene, Oregon:

Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 19 of 26 passes for 310 yards and five touchdowns on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (1-1; #16 AP, #18 Coaches) crushed the visiting Nevada Wolf Pack (1-1) 77-6 for their 15th consecutive victory in a home opener.

Timbers Overcome SKC In Critical MLS Contest

At Portland, Oregon:

Goals from Jeremy Ebobisse (83') and Brian Fernandez (90'+4) lifted the Portland Timbers to a 2-1 come-from-behind Major League Soccer home victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Benny Feilhaber scored for the guests in the 65th minute.

The Timbers will play host to DC United next Sunday at 12:30 PM Pacific Time (ESPN).

Blue Bombers Cool Off Hot Riders In Banjo Bowl

At Winnipeg, Manitoba:

Quarterback Chris Streveler completed 15 of 21 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns while running for an additional 70 yards and two more scores on Saturday as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (9-3) dominated the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-4) 35-10 in a Canadian Football League contest that doubled as the annual Banjo Bowl as the 'Riders' six-game winning streak was snapped.

Looks Like The Pittsburgh Steelers Won The Trade

The Raiders got rid of their bothersome acquisition on Saturday.

UPDATE:  AB became a new target for Tom Terrific.

'49 Hudson Commodore

Here's a 1949 Hudson Commodore four-door sedan.

Lizabeth On The Cover Redux!

Here's Lizabeth Scott on the cover of the British magazine Picturegoer for the week ending on July 20, 1946.

Lizabeth On The Cover!

Here's Lizabeth Scott on the cover of the January, 1947 issue of Movies magazine.

Lizabeth In Color!

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

Glenda And Friend!

Here's 1930s-1960s screen (stage, radio, and television) actress Glenda Farrell and a friend on the cover of the July, 1934 issue of Motion Picture magazine.

MMMMMMMMadge!

Here's a glamour photo of Madge Evans.

Magic Madge!

Here's 1930s screen actress Madge Evans on the cover of Screen and Radio Weekly, a supplement in the June 7, 1936 issue of The Sacramento Union newspaper.

Hedy!

Here's screen legend Hedy Lamarr on the cover of the October, 1943 issue of Movie-Radio Guide.

Senorita Madeleine!

Here's Madeleine Carroll as she appeared on the cover of the November, 1937 issue of the Argentinian cinema magazine Cinelandia.

Madeleine Autographed!

Here's an autographed photo of Madeleine Carroll.

Madeleine!

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

It's Even Got A Prize Inside!

Here are the front, side, and back covers of an empty 1985 box of Ralton's Cracker Jack Cereal.

Magic Merle!

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

Diana!

Here's a publicity photo of 1940s and 1950s screen actress Diana Lynn.

Zenith Shortwave Radio Mag Ad

Here's a 1951 magazine ad for the Zenith Super Trans-Oceanic multi-band radio.

Commercial L and M Cigarettes 1967 Be a flavor grabber ��

So, someone wants to be a Flavor Grabber, eh?  This is a 1967 TV commercial for L&M Cigarettes.

Ducks Fall In Both Polls After Blowing Second-Half Lead Against Auburn

After the Oregon Ducks fell in the final seconds this past Saturday to Auburn, they fell five spots in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway Coaches college football polls to #16 and #18 respectively.

Magic Madge!

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

Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948) ~ Full Movie ~ Guy Madison, Diana Lynn,...

Time for a 1948 movie, "Texas, Brooklyn, and Heaven," starring TV's future Wild Bill Hickok himself, Guy Madison, Diana Lynn, James Dunn, and TV's future Fred Mertz (and Bub O'Casey) himself, Bill Frawley.

The "Wizard of Oz's" own Wicked Witch of the West herself, Margaret Hamilton and Audie Murphy also appear in this movie.

With screenplay by Lewis Meltzer, based on Barry Benefield's Saturday Evening Post story, this film (a Golden Pictures production released through United Artists) was produced by Robert S. Golden and directed by William Castle.

Enjoy, pardners!

What A Publicity Photo!

Here are, left to right, Diana Lynn, Marie Wilson, and Corinne Calvert, in a publicity photo for the 1950 Paramount picture "My Friend Irma Goes West."



Alas, the girls were overtaken by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

Diana!

Here's a glamour photo of 1940s and 1950s screen actress Diana Lynn.

Magic Merle!

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

Riders Hold Off Visiting Blue Bombers For Sixth Straight Victory

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

Brett Lauther kicked a 26-yard field goal as time expired on Sunday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-3) won their sixth consecutive Canadian Football League contest, 19-17 over the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-3).