This blog is devoted to some random thoughts whenever the author of this blog feels like it.
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
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.
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.
Monday, August 06, 2018
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+).
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+).
Saturday, August 04, 2018
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).
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).
Madeleine!
Here's another glamour photo of 1930s and 1940s English-born screen actress Madeleine Carroll.
Friday, August 03, 2018
Thursday, August 02, 2018
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.
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.
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+).
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+).
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
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).
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+).
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+).
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.

Sold at Hudson dealerships while its' Nash counterpart was sold at Nash dealerships.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Monday, July 23, 2018
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+).
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).
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
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.
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)
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
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.
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).
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+).
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
Friday, July 13, 2018
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Vintage 7-UP Ad
Here's an advertisement for Seven UP as it appeared in the June 4, 1945 issue of Life magazine.
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