Wednesday, August 08, 2018

'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.

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.

Connie!

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

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+).

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).

More Gloria!

Another glamour photo of actress Gloria Dickson.

Gloria Dickson | Official Site for Woman Crush Wednesday #WCW

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.

Friday, August 03, 2018

Madeleine!

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

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.

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+).


Wednesday, August 01, 2018

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.

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.