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Friday, September 08, 2017
'57 AMC Cars
Here's a full-page magazine ad for the 1957 American Motors lineup, including the Rambler, Nash Ambassador, Hudson Hornet, and Metropolitan.
'59 Rambler
Here's a full-page magazine ad for the 1959 Rambler, featuring a Rambler Cross-Country Station Wagon.

Also mentioned in the ad are that year's Rambler American two-door sedans and station wagons (the four-door sedan came in 1960).

Also mentioned in the ad are that year's Rambler American two-door sedans and station wagons (the four-door sedan came in 1960).
'58 Rambler Ambassador Station Wagon
Here's a 1958 Rambler Ambassador four-door hardtop station wagon.
'57 Ramblers
I may have posted this previously.
Nevertheless, here's a full-page magazine ad for American Motors' 1957 Ramblers.
That year, AMC made Rambler a separate make from Nash and Hudson as company president George Romney (Mitt's dad) was putting all his chips on the compact Ramblers as Nash and Hudson bit the dust after '57.
Nevertheless, here's a full-page magazine ad for American Motors' 1957 Ramblers.
That year, AMC made Rambler a separate make from Nash and Hudson as company president George Romney (Mitt's dad) was putting all his chips on the compact Ramblers as Nash and Hudson bit the dust after '57.
Thursday, September 07, 2017
'55 Hudson Station Wagon
Here's something Hudson never did during the Step-Down era; here's a '55 Rambler Cross-Country station wagon.

Okay, so it's a badge-engineered Nash, built in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Okay, so it's a badge-engineered Nash, built in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
'56 Nash and Hudson Rambler
Here's a two-page magazine ad for the 1956 Ramblers, available at Nash and Hudson dealers.

American Motors completely re-designed the cars for '56.

American Motors completely re-designed the cars for '56.
Wow! A Stude V-8!
Here's a magazine ad for the 1951 Studebaker Commander.

That year, the South Bend, Indiana automaker became the first independent carmaker to offer an overhead valve V-8 engine, and it was available with the Commander and Land Cruiser.
Studebaker would remain the only independent to off a V-8 engine until 1955.
That year, the South Bend, Indiana automaker became the first independent carmaker to offer an overhead valve V-8 engine, and it was available with the Commander and Land Cruiser.
Studebaker would remain the only independent to off a V-8 engine until 1955.
'64 Studebakers
Here's a magazine ad for the 1964 Studebakers.

Studebaker closed its' South Bend plant at the end of 1963 and moved its' automobile manufacturing to its' Canadian plant in Hamilton, Ontario and ended car making in March of 1966.
Studebaker closed its' South Bend plant at the end of 1963 and moved its' automobile manufacturing to its' Canadian plant in Hamilton, Ontario and ended car making in March of 1966.
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
'54 Met
Here's an advertisement for the 1954 Nash Metropolitan as shown in an issue of the Long Beach (California) Independent.

Nash brought out its' British-built Met around the time that its' merger with (actually takeover of) Hudson to form American Motors was being completed.
Soon, some of the little Metropolitans were being seen in Hudson showrooms alongside the moribund Detroit automaker's "Step-down" Hornets, Wasps, Super Wasps, and Jets.
With Hudson badging, of course.

Nash brought out its' British-built Met around the time that its' merger with (actually takeover of) Hudson to form American Motors was being completed.
Soon, some of the little Metropolitans were being seen in Hudson showrooms alongside the moribund Detroit automaker's "Step-down" Hornets, Wasps, Super Wasps, and Jets.
With Hudson badging, of course.
'51 Nash
Here what looks like a two-page magazine advertisement for the 1951 Nash Airflytes (the Ambassador, Statesman, and Rambler).
It It's New, It's NASH!
Here's a full-page magazine ad for the 1949 Nash Airflytes---the Ambassador and the 600 (renamed the Statesman the following year).
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
Ducks Still Unranked But Still Have Support In AP And Coaches' Gridiron Polls
Despite their lopsided demolition of visiting Southern Utah in their season opener this past, the Oregon Ducks still find themselves on the outside looking in as far as the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls are concerned.
Nevertheless, the Ducks still managed to garner support in both polls (they would be tied for 31st place with South Carolina in the former and at #31 in the latter).
Nevertheless, the Ducks still managed to garner support in both polls (they would be tied for 31st place with South Carolina in the former and at #31 in the latter).
Monday, September 04, 2017
'54 Nash Rambler Four-Door Sedan
Here's a magazine ad for the 1954 Nash Rambler four-door sedan.

It was with the '54 model year that Nash added a four-door sedan (in Super and Custom models) and a four-door station wagon to its' Rambler line.

It was with the '54 model year that Nash added a four-door sedan (in Super and Custom models) and a four-door station wagon to its' Rambler line.
Though Unranked, Ducks Get Some Support In Both Pre-Season Football Polls
Even though the Oregon Ducks were unranked in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches preseason football polls, both taken prior to the Ducks' season-opening dismantling of Southern Utah, they did receive some support. They would be ranked #33 in the media and #34 in the Coaches polls.
Sunday, September 03, 2017
'61 DeSoto
Here's a 1961 DeSoto four-door hardtop.

Chrysler pull the plug on this marque after a brief '61 model run.
Chrysler pull the plug on this marque after a brief '61 model run.
Riders Hold Off Bombers In Regina For Third Straight Win
At Regina, Saskatchewan:
In Sunday Canadian Football League action, the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-4; 10 points) racked up their third straight victory, 38-24 over the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-3; 14 points), ending their guests' five-game winning streak while climbing out of the Western Division basement in the process.
For the Riders, quarterback Kevin Glenn threw for three touchdowns and 386 yards.
In Sunday Canadian Football League action, the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-4; 10 points) racked up their third straight victory, 38-24 over the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-3; 14 points), ending their guests' five-game winning streak while climbing out of the Western Division basement in the process.
For the Riders, quarterback Kevin Glenn threw for three touchdowns and 386 yards.
T2 And Roughnecks Battle To Sunday Draw In Portland
At Portland, Oregon:
Juan Pablo Caffa's successful penalty kick in the 44th minute lifted the Tulsa Roughnecks to a Sunday 1-1 United Soccer League road draw with Portland Timbers 2.
Jack Barmby scored for the hosts in the 13th minute.
T2's next contest is at home this coming Saturday against Real Monarchs SLC at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed over timbers.com and YouTube).
Juan Pablo Caffa's successful penalty kick in the 44th minute lifted the Tulsa Roughnecks to a Sunday 1-1 United Soccer League road draw with Portland Timbers 2.
Jack Barmby scored for the hosts in the 13th minute.
T2's next contest is at home this coming Saturday against Real Monarchs SLC at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed over timbers.com and YouTube).
Saturday, September 02, 2017
Ducks Open Willie Taggart Regime On High Note By Destroying FCS T-Birds
At Eugene, Oregon:
Tony Brooks-James got the ball rolling by returning the opening kickoff 100 for a touchdown while running back Royce Freeman ran for 150 yards and four touchdowns and fellow running back Kani Benoit ran for 107 more yards and three more scores as the Oregon Ducks opened the Willie Taggart era on Saturday night by annihilating the visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds 77-21.
The FCS's Big Sky Conference's T-Birds were also opening their regular season.
The 77 points were the most points set by the Ducks since 1916, when they scored a school-record 97 points in blowing out (and shutting out) Willamette.
Tony Brooks-James got the ball rolling by returning the opening kickoff 100 for a touchdown while running back Royce Freeman ran for 150 yards and four touchdowns and fellow running back Kani Benoit ran for 107 more yards and three more scores as the Oregon Ducks opened the Willie Taggart era on Saturday night by annihilating the visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds 77-21.
The FCS's Big Sky Conference's T-Birds were also opening their regular season.
The 77 points were the most points set by the Ducks since 1916, when they scored a school-record 97 points in blowing out (and shutting out) Willamette.
Beavers Hold Off Vikings For First Win
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Quarterback Jake Luton threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Kodgins with roughly one minute left on Saturday to lift the Oregon State Beavers (1-1) to their first win of the season, 35-32 over the visiting Portland State Vikings (0-2) from the Football Championship Subdivision.
Quarterback Jake Luton threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Kodgins with roughly one minute left on Saturday to lift the Oregon State Beavers (1-1) to their first win of the season, 35-32 over the visiting Portland State Vikings (0-2) from the Football Championship Subdivision.
Road Draw For T2 In Texas
At Edinburg, Texas:
In a Wednesday United Soccer League match that saw both goals scored during second-half stoppage time, Bill Tuiloma scored for Portland Timbers 2 in the second minute of the added time period, only to see the hosts Rio Grande Valley Toros' Kai Greene equalized two minutes later as the two clubs battled to a 1-1 stalemate.
T2 will host the Tulsa Roughnecks this coming Sunday at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time with live video streaming via timbers.com and YouTube.
In a Wednesday United Soccer League match that saw both goals scored during second-half stoppage time, Bill Tuiloma scored for Portland Timbers 2 in the second minute of the added time period, only to see the hosts Rio Grande Valley Toros' Kai Greene equalized two minutes later as the two clubs battled to a 1-1 stalemate.
T2 will host the Tulsa Roughnecks this coming Sunday at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time with live video streaming via timbers.com and YouTube.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
1958 Dodge Swept Wing - original commercial
From a 1957-58 ABC Network telecast of Lawrence Welk's "Dodge Dancing Party," we present a commercial, narrated by Lou Crosby, for the "Swept-Wing" 1958 Dodge. At the end, Lawrence himself reminds the viewers to check out this particular automobile.
1957 Lincoln Commercial With Power Seats, Windows, Door Locks
Here's Julia Meade extolling the virtues of the new 1957 Lincoln as presented live on The Ed Sullivan Show. Ed plays a hand in this ad, too.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Timbers Gain Casacdia Cup Draw With Sounders In Seattle
At Seattle:
In front of 51,796 fans at CenturyLink Field, Diego Valeri's successfully-converted penalty kick in the second minute of first-half stoppage time enabled the Portland Timbers to gain a 1-1 Cascadia Cup----and Major League Soccer---road draw with the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.
Cristian Roldan scored for the Sounders, who maintained first place in the Western Conference standings, in the 18th minute.
The Timbers still top the standings for the Cascadia Cup title.
Seattle stretched their unbeaten streak to eleven games.
Portland's next match is at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Saturday, September 9 against New York City FC at 2:30 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports).
In front of 51,796 fans at CenturyLink Field, Diego Valeri's successfully-converted penalty kick in the second minute of first-half stoppage time enabled the Portland Timbers to gain a 1-1 Cascadia Cup----and Major League Soccer---road draw with the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.
Cristian Roldan scored for the Sounders, who maintained first place in the Western Conference standings, in the 18th minute.
The Timbers still top the standings for the Cascadia Cup title.
Seattle stretched their unbeaten streak to eleven games.
Portland's next match is at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Saturday, September 9 against New York City FC at 2:30 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports).
Saturday, August 26, 2017
SOUL HOLD OFF STORM TO WIN ARENABOWL XXX
At Philadelphia:
Quarterback Dan Raudabaugh threw for four touchdowns (two of them to game Most Valuable Player Darius Prince) on Saturday as the Philadelphia Soul held off the visiting Tampa Bay Storm 44-40 to win ArenaBowl XXX and their third Arena Football League championship and their second in a row.
Quarterback Dan Raudabaugh threw for four touchdowns (two of them to game Most Valuable Player Darius Prince) on Saturday as the Philadelphia Soul held off the visiting Tampa Bay Storm 44-40 to win ArenaBowl XXX and their third Arena Football League championship and their second in a row.
Rams Hammer Beavers In Second Half To Smother OSU In Season Opener
At Fort Collins, Colorado:
Quarterback Nick Stevens threw for three touchdown passes (and 334 yards) while linebacker Tre Thomas ran back an interception 44 yards for another score as the Colorado State Rams broke open what was a tight game at halftime by outscoring the visiting Oregon State Beavers 34-7 in the second half en route to a season-opening (for both schools) 58-27 victory in the Rams' first contest at their new on-campus stadium on Saturday.
Quarterback Nick Stevens threw for three touchdown passes (and 334 yards) while linebacker Tre Thomas ran back an interception 44 yards for another score as the Colorado State Rams broke open what was a tight game at halftime by outscoring the visiting Oregon State Beavers 34-7 in the second half en route to a season-opening (for both schools) 58-27 victory in the Rams' first contest at their new on-campus stadium on Saturday.
Friday, August 25, 2017
Riders Run Roughshod Over Eskimos In Edmonton
At Edmonton, Alberta:
In the lone Friday Canadian Football League contest, the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-4) dominated the home-standing Edmonton Eskimos (7-2) 54-31 for their first road win of the season.
Riders quarterback Kevin Glenn completed 19 of 31 passes for 240 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Saskatchewan defense ran back a pair of interceptions for touchdowns.
In the lone Friday Canadian Football League contest, the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-4) dominated the home-standing Edmonton Eskimos (7-2) 54-31 for their first road win of the season.
Riders quarterback Kevin Glenn completed 19 of 31 passes for 240 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Saskatchewan defense ran back a pair of interceptions for touchdowns.
T2 Match In Texas Postponed
Portland Timbers 2's road match against San Antonio FC, originally set for Saturday, has been postponed until October 11 (at 5:30 PM Pacific Time, streamed via timbers.com and YouTube) due to big-time weather issues, the United Soccer League announced on Friday.
Here's Something Completely Different
During the 1950 model year, Nash Motors revived the Rambler name, starting with the Nash Rambler Convertible Landau.
Cool car!
Cool car!
'57 Hudson Hornet
Here's a 1957 Hudson Hornet four-door sedan. This was the final model year for Hudson, which like Nash, would be dropped from the American Motors' lineup as AMC was getting set to concentrate on Rambler.
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Timbers Hold Off Rapids At Home
At Portland, Oregon:
In Wednesday Major League Soccer action, Diego Valeri (21'; he scored a goal now in five straight games) and Darlington Nagbe (23') each scored once as the Portland Timbers held off the visiting Colorado Rapids 2-1.
Mohammed Saeid scored the lone goal for the Rapids in the 28th minute.
The Timbers will try to snap Seattle's ten-match unbeaten run when they visit the Sounders in a nationally-televised Cascadia Cup clash this coming Sunday evening at 6:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One).
In Wednesday Major League Soccer action, Diego Valeri (21'; he scored a goal now in five straight games) and Darlington Nagbe (23') each scored once as the Portland Timbers held off the visiting Colorado Rapids 2-1.
Mohammed Saeid scored the lone goal for the Rapids in the 28th minute.
The Timbers will try to snap Seattle's ten-match unbeaten run when they visit the Sounders in a nationally-televised Cascadia Cup clash this coming Sunday evening at 6:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One).
'59 Ramblers
This looks like an excerpt from a 1959 magazine advertisement for American Motors' 1959 Ramblers.
Pictured here is a Rambler Rebel V-8 Country Club four-door hardtop.

Also pictured are a pair of '59 Rambler Americans, a two-door sedan and a two-door wagon (which was added for the 1959 model year).
Pictured here is a Rambler Rebel V-8 Country Club four-door hardtop.
Also pictured are a pair of '59 Rambler Americans, a two-door sedan and a two-door wagon (which was added for the 1959 model year).
'55 Hudson Rambler
Here's a 1955 Hudson Rambler four-door sedan that apparently has seen better days.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Magazine Ad For '52 Nash Rambler
Here's a magazine ad for the 1952 Nash Rambler, as part of the Kenosha, Wisconsin's automaker's 50th anniversary, dating back to its' origins as the Thomas B. Jeffery company, which build the original Ramblers from 1902 until 1914. Ex-General Motors president Charles Nash bought the company in 1916 from Mr. Jeffery's son Charles and renamed it Nash Motors.
Wow! An Air-Conditioned '54 Nash Rambler!
Here's a 1954 magazine advertisement for air-conditioned Nash automobiles, including the Rambler.
This ad was released shortly after Nash and Hudson merged to form American Motors.
This ad was released shortly after Nash and Hudson merged to form American Motors.
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis: Together Again
Iconic comedian and filmmaker Jerry Lewis, adored by many while disdained by others, who made numerous successful motion pictures, first with Dean Martin, then, from 1956 afterward, as a solo act, passed away on Sunday at his Las Vegas, Nevada home at age 91.
Mr. Lewis is also remebered as the master of ceremonies of the long-running Labor Day Weekend telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which continued on into the 21st Century.
Mr. Martin and Mr. Lewis served as one of several rotating acts that headlined the NBC Network's old Colgate Comedy Hour, which aired on Sunday nights from 1950 to 1955.
The films that Dean and Jerry made together, as well as their Colgate Comedy Hour appearances, especially in comedy sketches, highlighted Dino's cool and sophistication (and crooning) alongside Jerry's swell zany nonsense.
After Dean and Jerry split in 1956, Jerry would star in such films as "Rock-a-Bye Baby," "The Geisha Boy," "Cinderfella," "The Ladies Man, " and, perhaps, his masterpiece, which he directed himself, "The Nutty Professor."
You'll find more on Jerry's life and career right here.
Mr. Lewis is also remebered as the master of ceremonies of the long-running Labor Day Weekend telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which continued on into the 21st Century.
Mr. Martin and Mr. Lewis served as one of several rotating acts that headlined the NBC Network's old Colgate Comedy Hour, which aired on Sunday nights from 1950 to 1955.
The films that Dean and Jerry made together, as well as their Colgate Comedy Hour appearances, especially in comedy sketches, highlighted Dino's cool and sophistication (and crooning) alongside Jerry's swell zany nonsense.
After Dean and Jerry split in 1956, Jerry would star in such films as "Rock-a-Bye Baby," "The Geisha Boy," "Cinderfella," "The Ladies Man, " and, perhaps, his masterpiece, which he directed himself, "The Nutty Professor."
You'll find more on Jerry's life and career right here.
Saturday, August 19, 2017
T2 Fall To S2 At Home
At Portland, Oregon:
Henry Wingo scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute on Thursday as Seattle Sounders 2 picked up a 2-1 United Soccer League road win over Portland Timbers 2.
Next up for T2 is a match against San Antonio FC on the road next Saturday at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (live high-definition stream on timebers2.com and YouTube).
Henry Wingo scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute on Thursday as Seattle Sounders 2 picked up a 2-1 United Soccer League road win over Portland Timbers 2.
Next up for T2 is a match against San Antonio FC on the road next Saturday at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (live high-definition stream on timebers2.com and YouTube).
Friday, August 18, 2017
Ten-Man Timbers Blank Red Bulls At Home
At Portland, Oregon:
With goals from Diego Valeri (65') and Darren Mattocks (90'+6) to go with shutout performance from goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (capped off by a big save in the 90th minute), the Portland Timbers, despite losing defenseman Larrys Madiala to a straight red card in the 80th minute, blanked the visiting New York Red Bulls 2-0 in the lone Friday Major League Soccer match.
The Timbers will host the Colorado Rapids this coming Wednesday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Portland Timbers Television Network via KPDX, Portland-Vancouver).
With goals from Diego Valeri (65') and Darren Mattocks (90'+6) to go with shutout performance from goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (capped off by a big save in the 90th minute), the Portland Timbers, despite losing defenseman Larrys Madiala to a straight red card in the 80th minute, blanked the visiting New York Red Bulls 2-0 in the lone Friday Major League Soccer match.
The Timbers will host the Colorado Rapids this coming Wednesday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Portland Timbers Television Network via KPDX, Portland-Vancouver).
'56 Hudson Rambler
Here's a 1956 Hudson Rambler four-door sedan.

All restyled '56 American Motors Ramblers----Nash or Hudson---were four-door models, sedans, hardtops, station wagons (in both hardtop and sedan body styles).
All restyled '56 American Motors Ramblers----Nash or Hudson---were four-door models, sedans, hardtops, station wagons (in both hardtop and sedan body styles).
'57 Packard Clipper
Here's a 1957 Packard Clipper four-door Town Sedan, in reality, a badge-engineered Studebaker (or "Packardbaker") built in South Bend, Indiana.
They did a decent job putting just enough Packardness into this car.
They did a decent job putting just enough Packardness into this car.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
'51 Nash Ambassador
Here's a 1951 Nash Ambassador Airflyte Super four-door sedan as the Kenosha, Wisconsin automaker modified the car's bathtub look.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Monday, August 14, 2017
AFL Playoffs: It's Storm vs. Soul For the Marbles
At Tampa, Florida:
In Monday's Arena Football League playoff semifinal, the Tampa Bay Storm defeated the visiting Cleveland Gladiators 73-59.
The Storm will pay a visit on the defending AFL champions Philadelphia Soul at the Wells Fargo Center in the City of Brotherly Love in ArenaBowl XXX on Saturday, August 26 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.
In Monday's Arena Football League playoff semifinal, the Tampa Bay Storm defeated the visiting Cleveland Gladiators 73-59.
The Storm will pay a visit on the defending AFL champions Philadelphia Soul at the Wells Fargo Center in the City of Brotherly Love in ArenaBowl XXX on Saturday, August 26 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.
Frank Broyles, Long-Time "Hogs" Football Coach, R.I.P.
Frank Broyles, the former long-time head football coach and athletic director at the University of Arkansas, passed away on Monday at age 92.
Coach Broyles passed away of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
During Frank's 19 years as the Razorbacks' head football coach, Arkansas won nearly 70% of their games, before he retired in 1976, two years after he became the school's athletic director.
He served as an analyst on ABC's college football telecasts from 1977 to 1985
You can more on Frank's life and career here.
Coach Broyles passed away of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
During Frank's 19 years as the Razorbacks' head football coach, Arkansas won nearly 70% of their games, before he retired in 1976, two years after he became the school's athletic director.
He served as an analyst on ABC's college football telecasts from 1977 to 1985
You can more on Frank's life and career here.
Here's The Front
Here's front end of the aforementioned South Bend, Indiana-built '58 Packardbaker---I mean---Packard Hardtop.
Conversation Piece
Here's the rear end of a 1958 Packard two-door Hardtop.
Nothing quite like tailfins tacked on tailfins.
Nothing quite like tailfins tacked on tailfins.
'54 Nash Rambler
Here's a 1954 Nash Rambler Deluxe four-door sedan.

In 1954, Nash added a four-door sedan to its' Rambler line.
In 1954, Nash added a four-door sedan to its' Rambler line.
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Riders Force Six Turnovers, Rout BC Lions In Regina
At Regina, Saskatchewan:
Defensive back Ed Gainey came up with four interceptions on Sunday night as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-4) delivered a 41-8 frontier-styled fist-beating on the visiting British Columbia Lions (5-3) in Canadian Football League play.
Riders quarterback Kevin Glenn threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns in the victory, which saw the Saskatchewan defense come away with six takeaways at the Lions' expense.
Defensive back Ed Gainey came up with four interceptions on Sunday night as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-4) delivered a 41-8 frontier-styled fist-beating on the visiting British Columbia Lions (5-3) in Canadian Football League play.
Riders quarterback Kevin Glenn threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns in the victory, which saw the Saskatchewan defense come away with six takeaways at the Lions' expense.
T2 Fall To Republic At Home
At Portland, Oregon:
In Sunday United Soccer League play, Wilson Kneeshaw scored the game's lone goal n the 14th minute as the Sacramento Republic defeated Portland Timbers 2 by a 1-0 score on the road.
Next up for T2, a home contest against Seattle Sounders FC 2 this coming Thursday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (streamed over timbers.com and YouTube).
In Sunday United Soccer League play, Wilson Kneeshaw scored the game's lone goal n the 14th minute as the Sacramento Republic defeated Portland Timbers 2 by a 1-0 score on the road.
Next up for T2, a home contest against Seattle Sounders FC 2 this coming Thursday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (streamed over timbers.com and YouTube).
AFL Playoffs: Soul Outlast Upstart Brigade, Advance To Title Game
At Philadelphia:
In Saturday's opening contest of the Arena Football League playoffs, the defending champions Philadelphia Soul outlasted the visiting (and expansion) Baltimore Brigade 69-54 to advance to the August 26 championship game, billed as ArenaBowl XXX.
The title game will be played at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia. The Soul will face the winner of this Monday's Cleveland-Tampa Bay semifinal.
In Saturday's opening contest of the Arena Football League playoffs, the defending champions Philadelphia Soul outlasted the visiting (and expansion) Baltimore Brigade 69-54 to advance to the August 26 championship game, billed as ArenaBowl XXX.
The title game will be played at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia. The Soul will face the winner of this Monday's Cleveland-Tampa Bay semifinal.
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Reds Cut Down Timbers In Toronto
At Toronto:
Justin Morrow scored twice (58', 76') while Victor Vazquez (72') and Marco Delgado (87') each tallied once as Toronto FC dominated the visiting Portland Timbers 4-1 in Saturday Major League Soccer action.
Diego Valeri scored the lone Timbers goal in 89th minute.
Portland will host the New York Red Bulls this coming Friday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One).
Justin Morrow scored twice (58', 76') while Victor Vazquez (72') and Marco Delgado (87') each tallied once as Toronto FC dominated the visiting Portland Timbers 4-1 in Saturday Major League Soccer action.
Diego Valeri scored the lone Timbers goal in 89th minute.
Portland will host the New York Red Bulls this coming Friday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One).
Friday, August 11, 2017
Thursday, August 10, 2017
'58 Studebaker Champion
Here's a 1958 Studebaker Champions four-door sedan.
Studebaker-Packard dropped the Champion, Commander, President, Scotsman----and Packard---after that 1958 model year---just about every line outside of the Silver Hawk---to make room for the Studebaker Lark.
Studebaker-Packard dropped the Champion, Commander, President, Scotsman----and Packard---after that 1958 model year---just about every line outside of the Silver Hawk---to make room for the Studebaker Lark.
Tuesday, August 08, 2017
Glen Campbell, Iconic Country Music Singer, R.I.P.
Glen Campbell, the country and western singer and guitarist best remembered for hits such as "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman," and "Rhinestone Cowboy," passed away on Tuesday in Nashville, Tennesee after several years fighting against Alzheimer's Disease at age 81.
In 2011, Mr. Campbell announced that he had been disgnosed with the disease.
A one-time guitarist for the 1950s rock 'n' roll band the Champs (who had one of R 'n' R's classic instrumentals, 1958's "Tequila"), Glen would later be part of The Beach Boys (he played twelve-string guitar in the 1965 hit "Sloop John B").
He would go on to record country-and-western hits that would become major pop hits as well, not only the three aforementioned songs at the start of this post, but "Southern Nights" as well.
You can learn more on Glen's life and career here.
In 2011, Mr. Campbell announced that he had been disgnosed with the disease.
A one-time guitarist for the 1950s rock 'n' roll band the Champs (who had one of R 'n' R's classic instrumentals, 1958's "Tequila"), Glen would later be part of The Beach Boys (he played twelve-string guitar in the 1965 hit "Sloop John B").
He would go on to record country-and-western hits that would become major pop hits as well, not only the three aforementioned songs at the start of this post, but "Southern Nights" as well.
You can learn more on Glen's life and career here.
Monday, August 07, 2017
NO OTHER ONE-Bert Block and His Orchestra; Vocal by The Three Chips (Axel Stordahl, Joe Bauer, Jack Leonard; 1935)
Here now is music by Bert Block and His Orchestra, "No Other One." The Three Chips---namely trumpeter-arranger Axel Stordahl, trumpeter Joe Bauer, and vocalist Jack Leonard (all of whom eventually worked for Tommy Dorsey)----handle the vocal.
Recorded in New York City on October 3, 1935 and released on Perfect #5-12-13.
1935 Leo Reisman - Take It Easy (Sally Singer, vocal)
With vocal by Sally Singer (an appropriate name), we have music by Leo Reisman and His Orchestra and their rendition of "Take It Easy" from the Paramount picture "Every Night At Eight" which starred George Raft.
Recorded in New York City on June 17, 1935 and released on Brunswick #7482.
1936 George Hall - South Sea Island Magic (Johnny McKeever, vocal)
Here's music by George Hall and His Hotel Taft Orchestra, "South Sea Island Magic" with vocal by Johnny McKeever.
Recorded in New York City on August 7, 1936 (81 years ago today!) and released on Bluebird #B-6509.
1938 Jimmie Grier - Says My Heart (Julie Gibson, vocal)
Now, here's "Says My Heart" as recorded in Los Angeles on April 15, 1938 by Jimmie Grier and His Orchestra. Jimmie was known as "The Musical Host Of The Coast."
Julie Gibson handles the vocal here.
Released on Decca #1797.
1938 George Hall & Dolly Dawn - Says My Heart
Time for music by George Hall and His Orchestra, with vocal by George's daughter Dolly Dawn, "Says My Heart" from the Paramount picture "Cocoanut Grove."
Recorded on April 20, 1938 and produced by Master Records, Inc.
Released by the American Record Corporation through Vocalion on record #4098.
Sunday, August 06, 2017
Timbers Knock Off Struggling Galaxy At Home
At Portland, Oregon:
In a Sunday Major League Soccer match, Liam Ridgewell (5'), Diego Valeri (33'), and Alvas Powell (53') each scored a goal as the Portland Timbers defeated the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1.
Emmanuel Boateng scored for the Galaxy in the sixth minute and Gyasi Zardes appeared to have given the guests a 2-1 lead in the tenth minute, but, in the first video review to take place in a Timbers contest, ol' Gyasi get caught using his hand during the play and the goal was disallowed (he was even given a yellow card for that infraction).
The Timbers' next match will be a tall order as they travel to Toronto to take on the club with the best record in all of MLS, namely, Toronto FC, this coming Saturday at 3:00 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports).
In a Sunday Major League Soccer match, Liam Ridgewell (5'), Diego Valeri (33'), and Alvas Powell (53') each scored a goal as the Portland Timbers defeated the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1.
Emmanuel Boateng scored for the Galaxy in the sixth minute and Gyasi Zardes appeared to have given the guests a 2-1 lead in the tenth minute, but, in the first video review to take place in a Timbers contest, ol' Gyasi get caught using his hand during the play and the goal was disallowed (he was even given a yellow card for that infraction).
The Timbers' next match will be a tall order as they travel to Toronto to take on the club with the best record in all of MLS, namely, Toronto FC, this coming Saturday at 3:00 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports).
Saturday, August 05, 2017
Switchbacks Way Too Much For T2
At Colorado Springs, Colorado:
In Saturday night United Soccer League play, Steve Malcolm (13'), Josh Suggs (17'), Kevaughn Frater (34'), and Mastanabal Kacher (51') each scored once as the Colorado Springs Switchbacks dominated visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a score of 4-1.
Next Sunday, T2 will host the Sacramento Republic at 2:00 PM Pacific Time (live high-definition stream via timbers2.com and YouTube).
In Saturday night United Soccer League play, Steve Malcolm (13'), Josh Suggs (17'), Kevaughn Frater (34'), and Mastanabal Kacher (51') each scored once as the Colorado Springs Switchbacks dominated visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a score of 4-1.
Next Sunday, T2 will host the Sacramento Republic at 2:00 PM Pacific Time (live high-definition stream via timbers2.com and YouTube).
Travis Lulay Leads BC Lions Past Riders In Vancouver
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
In Saturday Canadian Football League action, quarterback Travis Lulay threw the ball for 338 yards and a touchdown (while running for an additional 32 yards) as the British Columbia Lions (5-2) held off the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-4) 30-15.
In Saturday Canadian Football League action, quarterback Travis Lulay threw the ball for 338 yards and a touchdown (while running for an additional 32 yards) as the British Columbia Lions (5-2) held off the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-4) 30-15.
Friday, August 04, 2017
1941 Tommy Tucker - Lazy River (Don Brown & Voices Four, vocal)
Time now for Tommy Tucker Time with the Hoagy Carmichael co-penned "Lazy River."
Vocal chorus by Don Brown and the Voices Four.
Recorded in New York City on March 13, 1941 and released on Okeh #6145.
1941 Ginny Simms - Walkin' By The River
Here's Ginny Simms with "Walkin' By The River" with orchestra conducted by Nat Brandwynne.
Recorded on January 13, 1941 and released on Okeh #6025.
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Ara Parseghian, Legendary Notre Dame Football Coach, R.I.P.
Ara Parseghian, the legendary head football coach at Notre Dame who led the Fighting Irish to national championship titles in 1966 and 1973, passed away on Wednesday at age 94 from hip surgery complications.
Elected and inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1980, coach Parseghian compiled a record of 95 wins against 17 defeats and four draws in his eleven years at South Bend (1963-73).
Before taking the reins at Notre Dame, Ara coached at Miami of Ohio (his alma mater) and Northwestern, where he had some good success against the Irish.
After retiring from coaching, Ara entered broadcasting and worked for ABC, then CBS.
Elected and inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1980, coach Parseghian compiled a record of 95 wins against 17 defeats and four draws in his eleven years at South Bend (1963-73).
Before taking the reins at Notre Dame, Ara coached at Miami of Ohio (his alma mater) and Northwestern, where he had some good success against the Irish.
After retiring from coaching, Ara entered broadcasting and worked for ABC, then CBS.
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
'55 Kaiser Manhattan
From Kaiser's final year of domestic passenger car production, here's a 1955 Manhattan four-door sedan.
'56 Hudson Hornet Special
Here's a 1956 Hudson Hornet Special four-door sedan.

After ditching Packard's V-8 engine, American Motors placed their own V-8 engine on the '56 Hudson Hornet Special (as well as that year's Nash Ambassador Special).

After ditching Packard's V-8 engine, American Motors placed their own V-8 engine on the '56 Hudson Hornet Special (as well as that year's Nash Ambassador Special).
'60 Rambler American
Here's a 1960 Rambler American four-door sedan.

For that model year, American Motors added a four-door sedan to its' Rambler American series (joining the two-door sedan that came in 1958 and the two-door station wagon that was added in 1959).
For that model year, American Motors added a four-door sedan to its' Rambler American series (joining the two-door sedan that came in 1958 and the two-door station wagon that was added in 1959).
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