Tuesday, October 16, 2018

NLCS: Dodgers Outlast Brewers In 13 Innings To Level Series At 2-2

At Los Angeles:

Cody Bellinger singled home the winning run in the 13th inning on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers squared the National League Championship series at two games apiece after their 2-1 home win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

ALCS: BoSox Batter Astros In Houston For 2-1 Series Lead

At Houston:

Jackie Bradley, Jr. delivered a grand slam home run on Wednesday as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Houston Astros 8-2 in game three of the American League Championship Series, which the Red Sox lead two games to one.

Monday, October 15, 2018

MNF: Packers Score 10 Points In Final Two Minutes To Upend Visiting Niners

At Green Bay, Wisconsin:

In the Monday Night NFL football contest, Mason Crosby connected on his fourth field goal of the game, the game winner from 27 yards out as time expired as the Green Bay Packers (3-2-1) scored 10 points in the final two minutes to knock off the visiting San Francisco 49ers (1-5-0) 33-30.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes to Davante Adams for the Packers.

Niners' QB C. J. Bethard threw a pair of TD passes to Marquis Goodwin.

NLCS: Brewers Blank Dodgers To Take 2-1 Series Lead

At Los Angeles:

Jhoulys Chacin pitched 5 and 1/3 innings of three-hit shutout ball and the bullpen did the rest while Orlando Arcia hit a two-run homer on Monday as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 on the road in game three of the National League Championship Series, which the Brewers now lead two games to one.

ACLS: BoSox Hold Off 'Stros, Level Series At 1-1

At Boston:

In Sunday's second game of the American League Championship Series, Mookie Betts produced a pair of doubles and had two runs batted in as the Boston Red Sox held off the visiting Houston Astros 7-5 to square the series at a game apiece.

Jackie Bradley delivered a three-run double off the Green Monster for the Red Sox's go-ahead runs.

Ducks Climb In Both Polls After Victory Over UW

In the wake of their thrilling Saturday overtime home victory over Washington, the Oregon Ducks, ranked #17 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway/Coaches college football polls last Sunday, climbed up five and six spots respectively this past Sunday.

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Bombers Bomb Riders In Winnipeg

At Winnipeg, Manitoba:

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (9-7) scored all the points in the first half of Saturday as they dismantled the visiting (and Grey Cup Playoff-bound) Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-6) 31-0 in Canadian Football League action, preventing the guests from assuring themselves of a home playoff game.

Timbers 2 Top Phoenix Rising In Regular Season Finale

At Portland, Oregon:

Portland Timbers 2 closed out their United Soccer League regular season on Saturday by defeating visiting Phoenix Rising 1-0.

Augustine Williams provided the game-winning goal in the 85th minute.

T2 will be making their USL Playoff debut on Friday with a road match against Phoenix Rising at 7:30 PM (streamed live on ESPN+).

ALCS: Astros Knock Off BoSox On Road In Series Opener

At Boston:

In Saturday's opening game of the American League Championship Series, Justin Verlander pitched six innings of two-run, six strikeout ball while Yuli Guirriel and Josh Reddick each hit a home run as the Houston Astros throttled the Boston Red Sox 7-2 on the road.

NCLS: Dodgers Level Series With Brewers At One Game Apiece After Game-Two Road Win

At Milwaukee:

Justin Turner hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning on Saturday as the Los Angeles Dodgers leveled the National League Championship Series at a game apiece after their 4-3 road win in game two.

Late Heroics Push Ducks Past Huskies In OT

At Eugene, Oregon:

C.J. Verdell's second Saturday touchdown in overtime was the game winner as the Oregon Ducks (5-1 overall, 2-1 in Pac-12 play; #17 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway/Coaches polls) knocked off the visiting Washington Huskies (5-2, 3-1; #7 in both polls) 30-27.

Friday, October 12, 2018

NCLS: Brewers Hold Off Dodgers In Series Opener

At Milwaukee:

Relief pitcher Brandon Woodruff hit a home run as the Milwaukee Brewers held off the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in Friday's opening game of the National League Championship Series.

More Connie!

Here's another glamour photo of Constance Bennett.

Connie!

Here's a 1930s glamour photo of screen legend Constance Bennett.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

1960 Studebaker Lark

Here's a 1960 Studebaker Lark VI four-door sedan.

Madge!

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

'48 Crosley Ad

Here's a magazine ad for the 1948 Crosley station wagon.

Tuesday, October 09, 2018

ALDS: BoSox Hold Off Yankees, Win Series, Get Shot At Astros

At New York:

Christian Vazquez hit a home run on Tuesday night and the Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 4-3 home win in game four of their American League divisional playoff series, which Boston won three games to one.

The Red Sox will take on the Houston Astros for the American League pennant in the Championship Series that opens in Boston on Saturday night.

Monday, October 08, 2018

Late Pick Six Carries Riders Past Eskimos

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

Defensive End Willie Jefferson intercepted a Mike Reilly pass and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter on Thanksgiving Day (in Canada) as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-5) won their third straight Canadian Football League game (and seventh in their last eight) by defeating the visiting Edmonton Eskimos (7-8) 19-12, all but securing a spot in the Grey Cup Playoffs.

NLDS: Dodgers Finish Off Braves, Get Crack At Brewers For National League Pennant

At Atlanta:

Manny Machado hit a home run and had four runs batted in on Monday as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in game four of their National League divisional playoff series and won the series three games to one.

The Dodgers will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, set to open in Milwaukee on Friday.

ALDS: Astros Finish Off Tribe, Return To ALCS; BoSox Bomb Bombers In Bronx To Come Within One Game Of Championship Series Affair With Houston

Both American League divisional playoff series resumed on Monday.

At Cleveland:

Marwin Gonzalez hit a two-run double as part of a three-run seventh inning as the Houston Astros added six more runs in the eighth inning as they finished a three-game divisional playoff series sweep of the Cleveland Indians 11-3 on the road in game three.

The Astros are heading for their second consecutive American League Championship Series, where they will face the winner of the New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox series.

At New York:

Brock Holt became the first player to hit for the cycle in a postseason game as the Boston Red Sox buried the New York Yankees 16-1 in game three of their divisional playoff series.

The Red Sox, who now lead two games to one, can close out their archrivals on Tuesday with a game-four victory at Yankee Stadium.

NLDS: Brewers Complete Sweep Of Rockies; Braves Hold Off Dodgers To Stay Alive

Both National League divisional playoff series resumed on Sunday.

At Denver:

D.J. LeMahieu and Trevor story each hit a double while the pitching staff gave up but four base hits as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of their divisional playoff series with the Colorado Rockies with a 6-0 game-three road win.

The Brewers will open the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles-Atlanta series winner at home in Milwaukee on Friday.

At Atlanta:

Freddie Freeman hit a home run as the Atlanta Braves staved off elimination by holding off the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in game three of their divisional playoff series.

The Dodgers, who lead the series two games to one, can still knock out the Braves with a Monday game-four win in Atlanta.

Cardinals Pick Up First Win At Error-Prone Niners' Expense

At Santa Clara, California:

Josh Rosen threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Christian Kirk on Sunday while the defense came up with five takeaways as the Arizona Cardinals (1-4), who had been the National Football League's lone winless team, defeated the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 on the road.

Cardinals' coach Steve Wilks picked up his first win as an NFL head coach.

Even Without Playing, Ducks Still Climb Up A Spot In Both Polls

Despite having had the past weekend off, the Oregon Ducks climbed up a spot to #17 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway/Coaches college football polls released on Sunday.

Saturday, October 06, 2018

Timbers Smother RSL On Road

At Sandy, Utah:

In Saturday Major League Soccer action, Sebastian Blanco scored twice (70', 73') and assisted on Jeremy Ebobisse's tally in the 33rd minute as the Portland Timbers dominated Real Salt Lake 4-1 on the road.

Lucas Melano capped off the Timbers' scoring in the 88th minute.

Jefferson Savarino scored the lone RSL goal in the 55th minute.

The Timbers, on the cusp of reaching the MLS Cup Playoffs, will host RSL on Sunday October 21 at 2:00 PM (ROOT Sports Northwest; streamed live on ESPN+).

Cougs Break Open Tight Game, Overpower Beavers In Corvallis

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II threw for 430 yards and five touchdowns on Saturday night as the Washington State Cougars (5-1 overall, 2-1 in Pac-12 play) scored 28 consecutive points to break open a tight game and overpower the Oregon State Beavers (1-5, 0-3) 56-37 on the road.

The Beavers have now dropped 12 consecutive Pac-12 Conference games.

MLB Playoffs: Astros Put Indians On Brink Of Elimination; Yankees Square Series With Red Box

Both American League divisional playoff series continued on Saturday.

At Houston:

Alex Bregman hit a home run while Marwin Gonzelez contributed a double as the Houston Astros defeated the visiting Cleveland Indians 3-1 in game two of their divisional playoff series.

The Astros can finish off the Indians with a game-three Monday victory in Cleveland.

At Boston:

Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez each belted a home run as the New York Yankees leveled their divisional playoff series at a game apiece following their 6-2 game-two road win over the Boston Red Sox.

Friday, October 05, 2018

MLB Playoffs: Brewers, Dodgers Take 2-0 NLDS Series Leads, Can Lock Up Championship Series Berths On Sunday

Both National League divisional playoff series continued on Friday.

At Milwaukee:

Jhoulys Chacin pitched five solid innings as the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 4-0 in game two of their divisional playoff series.

Erik Kratz had two base hits and two runs batted in the provide offense for the Brewers.

Milwaukee can lock up the series with a game-three victory in Denver on Sunday.

At Los Angeles:

Clayton Kershaw pitched eight innings of two-hit shutout ball Manny Machado slugged a two-run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the visiting Atlanta Braves 3-0 in game two of their divisional playoff series.

The Dodgers can assure themselves of a return trip to the National League Championship Series by beating the Braves (who have yet to score a run in this series) again, this time in Atlanta on Sunday.

MLB Playoffs: 'Stros, BoSox Win AL Divisional Playoff Series Openers

Both American League divisional playoff series opened on Friday.

At Houston:

George Springer, Jose Altuve, Alex Bergman, and Martin Maldonado each hit a home run while Justin Verlander pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-run, seven-strikeout ball as the Houston Astros overpowered the visiting Cleveland Indians 7-2 in the opening game of their divisional playoff series.

At Boston:

J. D. Martinez hit a home run as the Boston Red Sox held off a furious comeback by the visiting New York Yankees and took the opening contest of their best-of-five divisional playoff series 5-4.

Thursday, October 04, 2018

'54 Nash Statesman

Here's a 1954 Nash Statesman Country Club two-door hardtop coupe.

MLB Playoffs: Brewers, Dodgers Take Divisional Playoff Series Openers

Both National League divisional playoff series opened on Thursday.

At Milwaukee:

A two-out tenth inning single by Mike Moustakas delivered the winning run, scored by Christian Yelich, as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the visiting Colorado Rockies 3-2 in the opening game of their divisional playoff series.

At Los Angeles:

Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven innings of shutout ball and the bullpen did the rest while Joc Pederson, Max Muncy, and Enrique Hernandez each belted a home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers started their divisional playoff series by dominating the visiting Atlanta Braves 6-0.

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

T2 Blanked At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

In Wednesday United Soccer League play, Duke Lacroix (36') and Jochen Graf (85') each scored once as Reno 1868 FC blanked Portland Timbers 2 on the road by a 2-0 score in T2's regular-season home finale.

T2, having already locked up a berth in the USL Playoffs, will close out their regular season against Phoenix Rising on the road on Saturday, October 13 (6:00 PM Pacific Time, streamed live on ESPN+).

Marlene!

Here's a screen snapshot of screen legend Marlene Dietrich from the 1937 motion picture "Knight Without Armor".

MLB Playoffs: Yankees Prove Too Much For Athletics In AL Wild-Card Game; New York Takes Another Crack At BoSox

At New York:

In Wednesday's American League Wild-Card Game, Aaron Judge got things started with a two-run homer as the New York Yankees overpowered the visiting Oakland Athletics 7-2.

The Yankees will face the Boston Red Sox in a best-of-five divisional series, set to open in Beantown on Friday.

Tuesday, October 02, 2018

MLB Playoffs: Rockies Outlast Cubs In Epic 13-Inning NL Wild Card Game; Get Brewers Next

At Chicago:

Troy Wolters delivered a two-out RBI single in the top of the 13th inning (scoring Trevor Story from third base in the process) and then relief pitcher Scott Oberg struck out the side swinging in the last half of said inning as the Colorado Rockies outlasted the Chicago Cubs 2-1 in Tuesday's National League Wild-Card Game to open the Major League Baseball Playoffs.

This was the longest winner-take-all game in MLB postseason history.

The Rockies will open their divisional playoff series (Colorado's first since 2009) with the Brewers in Milwaukee on Thursday.

Monday, October 01, 2018

Niners Blow 14-Point Lead, Fall To Chargers At StubHub

At Carson, California:

Quarterback Philip Rivers threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday as the Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) overcame a 14-point deficit to overtake the visiting San Francisco 49ers (1-3) 29-27.

Ducks Climb Up To #18 In Both Polls

After their Saturday road win at Cal-Berkeley, the Oregon Ducks find themselves at #18 in both the Associated Press (up one spot) and USA Today/Amway/Coaches (up two) college football polls, both released on Sunday.

Riders Upend Johnny Football, Alouettes In Montreal

At Montreal:

Quarterback Zach Collaros threw for 394 yards and a touchdown on Sunday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-5) picked up their sixth Canadian Football League victory in their last seven starts by holding off the Montreal Alouettes (3-11) 34-29 on the road, despite Als QB Johnny Manziel throwing for his first two CFL TDs.

Saturday, September 29, 2018

T2 On Road In Sacramento

At Sacramento, California:

Cameron Iwasa scored the only goal of the match in the sixth minute on Saturday as the Sacramento Republic snapped Portland Timbers 2's four-match unbeaten run by defeating the guests 1-0.

This coming Wednesday, T2, who had already clinched a United Soccer League playoff berth, will host Reno 1868 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed live on ESPN+).

Timbers And Hoops Battle To Scoreless Stalemate, Good Enough To Clinch Playoff Berth For Dallas

At Portland, Oregon:

Saturday's match between FC Dallas and the home-standing Portland Timbers ended in a 0-0 stalemate, enabling the guests to lock up a berth in the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs.

The Timbers were reduced to ten men after Liam Ridgewell was ejected via a straight red card in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time.

The Timbers' next match will be in Sandy, Utah next Saturday against Real Salt Lake at 6:30 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest; streamed live on ESPN+).

Ducks Dump Cal Bears To Get Back On Winning Track

At Berkeley, California:

Quarterback Justin Herbert threw for two touchdowns on Saturday night as the Oregon Ducks (4-1 overall, 1-1 in Pac-12 play; #19 in Associated Press Poll, #20 in USA Today/Amway/Coaches rankings) overpowered the California Golden Bears (3-1, 0-1; #24 AP) 42-24 on the road Saturday.

Sun Devils Continue Beavers' Road Woes

At Tempe, Arizona:

Running back Eno Benjamin ran for a school-record 312 yards and scored four touchdowns on Saturday as the Arizona State Sun Devils (3-2 overall, 1-1 in Pac-12 play) handed the Oregon State Beavers (1-3, 0-2) their FBS-leading 22nd straight road defeat 52-24.

Jermar Jefferson ran for 254 yards (an OSU single-game record) and two touchdowns for the Beavers.

Friday, September 28, 2018

Madeleine!

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

Hedy On The Moon!

Here's screen legend Hedy Lamarr in what looks like a publicity (or promotional) photo.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

'56 Pontiac Convertible

Here's a 1956 Pontiac Star Chief convertible.

'55 Pontiac Star Chief

Here's a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief two-door hardtop.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Magic Madge!

Here's a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicity photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

'37 Stude

Here's a 1937 Studebaker Commander four-door sedan.

'48 Nash

Here's a 1948 Nash Super 600 two-door coupe.

Connie!

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

Monday, September 24, 2018

Ducks Climb Up One Spot In AP Poll, Drop A Spot In Coaches Rankings

After coughing up a 17-point halftime lead and falling at home to Stanford in overtime on Saturday, the Oregon Ducks still climbed up a spot to #19 in the Associated Press college football poll that was released on Sunday.

The Ducks dropped one spot to #20 in the latest USA Today/Amway/Coaches poll.

Niners Fall To Chiefs In KC, Lose Jimmy G For Season With Torn ACL

At Kansas City:

Quarterback Patrick Mahones threw for 314 yards and three more touchdowns on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) held off the visiting San Francisco 49ers (1-2) in National Football League action.

The Niners lost quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for the season after suffering a non-contact fourth-quarter knee injury, confirmed after an MRI was taken on Monday to be a torn ACL. 

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Madge!

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

Audi Mirando's blog: Madge Evans

She appeared in the Columbia picture "Pennies From Heaven (c. 1936)."

T2 Draw With Fresno FC On Road, Clinch Playoff Berth

At Fresno, California:

The Portland Timbers gained a 2-2 Saturday road draw with Fresno FC to clinch a berth in the United Soccer League Playoffs.

Jack Barmby (8') and Marvin Loria (11') each converted a penalty kick for the T2 tallies.

Zachary Ellis-Hayden (70') and Christian Chaney (90'+5) each scored once for the hosts.

Next up for T2, a road contest against the Sacramento Republic, set to be played at 7:30 PM Pacific Time next Saturday (to be streamed live on ESPN+).

Timbers Fall To Loons In Twin Cities

At Minneapolis:

In Saturday Major League Soccer action, Romaria Ibarra scored twice and Michael Boxall once (43') as Minnesota United held off the visiting Portland Timbers 3-2.

Alvas Powell (55') and Sebastian Blanco (79') each scored once for the Timbers.

Portland's next match is at home next Saturday night against FC Dallas at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network, via KPDX-TV, Portland; streamed live on ESPN+).

Riders Nudge Argos In Toronto

At Toronto:

In Saturday Canadian Football League action, Jordan Williams-Lambert caught two touchdown passes while running back Marcus Thigpen ran 82 yards for another score as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-5), with Brett Lauther kicking a 56-yard field with just over a minute remaining, nosed out the Toronto Argonauts (3-9) 30-29 on the road.

Ducks Blow 17-Point Halftime Lead, Fall To Stanford At Home In Pac-12 Opener

At Eugene, Oregon:

Quarterback K.J. Costello, who threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday, the game winner in overtime to tight end Colby Parkinson, as the Stanford Cardinal (4-0 overall, 2-0 in Pac-12 play; #7 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway/Coaches polls) overcame a 17-point halftime deficit and upended the homestanding Oregon Ducks (3-1, 0-1; #20 AP, #19 Coaches) 38-31.

The Ducks suffered their fourth consecutive conference-opening setback.

Beavers Drop Pac-12 Opener At Home To Zona

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Running back J.J. Taylor ran for a Reser Stadium-record 284 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday as the Arizona Wildcats (2-2 overall, 1-0 in Pac-12 play) defeated the Oregon State Beavers (1-3, 0-1) 35-14 on the road in the Pac-12 football opener for both schools.

Friday, September 21, 2018

'55 Rambler

Here's a factory photo of a 1955 Nash Rambler Custom four-door sedan.

'55 Imperial

Here's a magazine ad for the 1955 Imperial.

It became a separate make from Chrysler that year.

'55 Nash

Here's a magazine ad for the 1955 Nash.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Timbers Hold Off Crew

At Portland, Oregon:

In Wednesday Major League Soccer action, David Guzman (18'), Andy Polo (37'), and Lalas Abubakar (OG-48') each scored once as the Portland Timbers held off the visiting Columbus Crew 3-2.

Niko Hansen scored both Columbus goals (7', 90'+3).

Next up for the Timbers, a road match against Minnesota United on Saturday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPDX-TV of Portland; streamed live on ESPN+).

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Post Sugar Crisp, Early '60s

Here's an early-1960s box of Post Sugar Crisp.



Well, the front of it anyhow.

Monday, September 17, 2018

Comeback Win For T2

At Las Vegas, Nevada:

Victor Arboleda (72') and Renzo Zambrano (84') each scored once as Portland Timbers 2 came from behind to knock off the Las Vegas Lights 2-1 in Sunday United Soccer League action.

T2, currently riding a three-game winning streak and now sitting in fourth place in the USL's Western Conference standings, will pay a visit on Fresno FC this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time, to be streamed live on ESPN+.

Niners Hold Off Lions For First Win

At Santa Clara, California:

In Sunday National Football League action, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw for two touchdowns while Matt Breida ran for 138 yards, 66 of them on a TD run, as the San Francisco 49ers (1-1) held off the visiting Detroit Lions (0-2) 30-27 in their home opener.

Ducks Climb Up To #19 In Coaches Gridiron Poll, Remain #20 In AP Poll

After their Saturday home win over San Jose State, the Oregon Ducks remained at #20 in the Associated Press college football poll while climbing up four spots to #19 in the USA Today/Amway/Coaches rankings, both released on Sunday.

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Riders Fall At Home To REDBLACKS

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

Quarterback Trevor Harris threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns while running back William Powell carried the ball 18 times for 148 yards and a touchdown of his own on Saturday as the Ottawa REDBLACKS (7-5) knocked off the Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-5) 30-25 on the road in Canadian Football League action, snapping the Riders' four-game winning streak.

Dynamo Too Much For Timbers

At Houston:

Mauro Manotas scored twice (39', 71') while Alberth Elis (32') and Alejandro Fuenmayor (81') each tallied once as the Houston Dynamo dominated the visiting Portland Timbers 4-1 in Saturday Major League Soccer action, snapping a ten-match winless streak.

An own goal in the ninth minute from the aforementioned Mr. Fuenmayor accounted for the lone Portland score.

The Timbers will host the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM (Timbers TV Network via KPDX-TV, Portland; streamed live on ESPN+).

Ducks Top Spartans In Final Non-Conference Game

At Eugene, Oregon:

Justin Herbert threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (3-0; #20 in the Associated Press poll, #23 in the USA Today/Amway/Coaches rankings) downed the pesky San Jose State Spartans (0-3) 35-22 in their final game before opening Pac-12 play at home next Saturday against Stanford.

Beaver' Rally Falls Just Short In Reno

At Reno, Nevada:

Jordan Choukair's game-winning 33-yard field goal attempt was unsuccessful as the Nevada Wolf Pack (2-1) held off the visiting Oregon State Beavers (1-2) 37-25 on Saturday.

Nevada quarterback Ty Gangi threw for 195 yards and two touchdown passes.

The Beavers have now dropped 21 straight road games, the longest current such streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

'57 Pontiac

Here's a two-page magazine advertisement for the 1957 Pontiac.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

'55 Hudson

Here's a magazine ad for the 1955 Hudsons.

'55 Merc

Here's a magazine ad for the 1955 Mercury.

Monday, September 10, 2018

Still More Claire!

For the heck of it, here's a Warner Brothers promotional photo of Claire Dodd.

More Claire!

Here's another glamour photo of Claire Dodd.

Claire!

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

T2 Crush Roughnecks At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

In Sunday United Soccer League action, Bill Tuiloma (12'), Marvin Loria (24'), Jack Barmby (45'+3), and Victor Abroleda (84') each scored once as Portland Timbers 2 demolished the visiting Tulsa Roughnecks 4-0.

The Portland Timbers' reserve squad will next face the Las Vegas Lights on the road next Sunday at 6:00 PM Pacific Time.  The match can be streamed live on ESPN+.

Sunday, September 09, 2018

Vikings Snap Niners Five-Game Winning Streak In Season Opener For Both Clubs

At Minneapolis:

In the National Football League regular season opener for both clubs, quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 244 yards and a pair of touchdowns on Sunday as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the visiting San Francisco 49ers 24-16, snapping the guests' five-game regular-season winning streak dating back to last season.

Ducks Climb Up AP Poll; Enter Coaches' Rankings

Following their easy Saturday home victory over Portland State, the Oregon Ducks climbed up three spots to #20 in the Associated Press college football poll and made their first appearance in the USA Today/Coaches rankings at #23.

Saturday, September 08, 2018

Timbers Blank Rapids At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

Jeremy Ebobisse (45') and Diego Valeri (65') each scored once as Steve Clark delivered a shutout in his first start for his new club on Saturday night as the Portland Timbers blanked the visiting Colorado Rapids 2-0 in Major League Soccer action.

The Timbers will travel to Houston to take on the Dynamo next Saturday at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (broadcast over the Timbers' TV network via KPDX-TV Portland; streamed live on ESPN+).

Beavers Too Much For T-Birds As OSU Grabs First Win

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Running back Jermar Jefferson ran for 238 yards and four touchdowns as the Oregon State Beavers (1-1) dominated the visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds (FCS; 0-2) 48-25 for their first victory of the season.

The win was Jonathan Smith's first as his alma mater's new head football coach.

Riders Upend Bomber In Banjo Bowl Bash In Winnipeg

At Winnipeg, Manitoba:

Willie Jefferson and Samuel Eguavoen each return an interception for a touchdown on Saturday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-4) picked up their fourth straight Canadian Football League victory, 32-27 on the road over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-7).

The Riders won their first Banjo Bowl Trophy since 2014.

Ducks Ambush Visiting Vikings

At Eugene, Oregon:

Quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 250 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (2-0; #23 in the Associated Press college football poll) destroyed the visiting Portland State Vikings (FCS; 0-2) 62-14 for their 22nd consecutive non-conference victory.

Friday, September 07, 2018

1950's Commercials: 1956 Animated Cartoon Commercial For Pepto-Bismol



Upset stomach?

Then why not take soooooothing Pepto-Bismol.

1956 television commercial.

More Madge!

Here's a 1934 glamour photo of Madge Evans.

Madge!

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

Thursday, September 06, 2018

From All Sides

Here's a complete box of Shredded Ralston cereal, the forerunner of Wheat Chex.

Lizabeth!

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

Mag Ad For '54 Mercury With OHV V-8 Power

Here's a magazine ad for the 1954 Mercury, which gained an overhead-valve V-8 engine that year.

Mag Ad For '50 Merc

Here's a magazine ad for the 1950 Mercury.

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

'56 Chrysler

Here's a 1956 Chrysler Windsor four-door sedan.

'56 Studebaker

Here's a 1956 Studebaker Champion two-door sedan.

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

More Glenda!

Here's a promotional photo of Glenda Farrell, who was appearing in the 1934 Warner Brothers-Vitaphone picture "Heat Lightning."\\

Glamorous Glenda!

Here's a good way to start the school year, a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell.

Ducks On Cusp Of Coaches Poll While Climbing Up A Spot In AP Rankings

The Oregon Ducks, following their season-opening thumping of Bowling Green, find themselves up one spot from the pre-season ranking in Tuesday's Associated Press college football poll, moving up to #23. The Ducks are just on the outside of the USA Today/Coaches rankings, finding themselves in 26th place, just two points behind 25th-ranked Florida.

Sunday, September 02, 2018

Riders Top Bombers At Home In Labour Day Classic

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

In Sunday Canadian Football League action, Marcus Thigpen caught a touchdown pass a minute into the fourth quarter as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-4) defeated the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-6) 31-23.

Saturday, September 01, 2018

T2 Top Saint Louis FC At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

Victor Arboleda's goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time propelled Portland Timbers 2 to a 1-0 United Soccer League home victory on Saturday over Saint Louis FC.

Next up for T2, a home contest against the Tulsa Roughnecks next Sunday at 2:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed live on ESPN+).

Timbers Gain Road Draw With Revs

At Foxborough, Massachusetts:

Lawrence Olum's equalizer in the 70th minute on Saturday carried the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 Major League Soccer road deadlock with the New England Revolution.

Scott Caldwell scored in the 58th minute for the hosts.

The Timbers' next match is this coming Saturday night at home against the Colorado Rapids (7:30 PM Pacific Time; broadcast on the Timbers' TV network via KPDX-TV, Portland; streamed live on ESPN+).

Ducks Skewer Falcons To Open Season On Saturday

At Eugene, Oregon:

In Saturday's regular-season opener for both schools, quarterback Justin Herbert threw for five touchdowns and ran for another as the Oregon Ducks (#24 in the Associated Press college football poll) roasted the visiting Bowling Green Falcons 58-24.

No Urban? No Problem As Buckeyes Maul Beavers In Season Opener

At Columbus, Ohio:

With quarterback Dwayne Haskins, Jr. throwing five touchdown passes on Saturday, the Ohio State Buckeyes (#5 in the Associated Press poll; #3 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings), minus suspended head coach Urban Meyer, blew out the visiting Oregon State Beavers 77-31 in the regular-season football opener for both schools, ruining the debut of new Beavers' head coach Jonathan Smith.