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Monday, July 08, 2019
Timbers Knock Off CityZens In The Bronx
At New York:
Sebastian Blanco came through with his 14th-minute goal on Sunday as the Portland Timbers knocked off New York City 1-0 in a Major League Soccer match on the road, ending the hosts' club-record 12-match unbeaten streak.
Goalkeeper Steve Clark made five saves to preserve his third shutout of the season.
Next up for the Timbers, a US Open Cup road quarterfinal contest against the Los Angeles Football Club on Wednesday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time; Portland's next MLS match will be at home on Saturday at 8:00 PM Pacific Time against the Colorado Rapids which will be telecast on the Timbers' TV Network via KPDX-TV, Portland-Vancouver (both games will be streamed live on ESPN+).
Sebastian Blanco came through with his 14th-minute goal on Sunday as the Portland Timbers knocked off New York City 1-0 in a Major League Soccer match on the road, ending the hosts' club-record 12-match unbeaten streak.
Goalkeeper Steve Clark made five saves to preserve his third shutout of the season.
Next up for the Timbers, a US Open Cup road quarterfinal contest against the Los Angeles Football Club on Wednesday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time; Portland's next MLS match will be at home on Saturday at 8:00 PM Pacific Time against the Colorado Rapids which will be telecast on the Timbers' TV Network via KPDX-TV, Portland-Vancouver (both games will be streamed live on ESPN+).
Saturday, July 06, 2019
Claire! And Autographed Too!
Here's an autographed photo of 1930s and early 1940s screen actress Claire Dodd.
Are You Kiddin'?
In their previous 49 seasons (in three cities---namely Buffalo, San Diego, and Los Angeles), the Clippers have not only never reached the NBA Finals------------they've never even reached a conference final.
This may have been spurred by fear of a potential Lakers dynasty.
This may have been spurred by fear of a potential Lakers dynasty.
Stampeders Buck Riders In Regina
At Regina, Saskatchewan:
In Saturday Canadian Football League action, quarterback Nick Arbuckle completed 19 of 22 passes for 262 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Calgary Stampeders (2-1) demolished the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-3) 37-10 on the road.
In Saturday Canadian Football League action, quarterback Nick Arbuckle completed 19 of 22 passes for 262 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Calgary Stampeders (2-1) demolished the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-3) 37-10 on the road.
Stoppage-Time Goal Carries T2 To Home Draw With Roughnecks
At Portland, Oregon:
Todd Wharton's second-half stoppage time goal via a penalty kick (90'+8) lifted Portland Timbers 2 to a 1-1 Saturday USL Championship home draw with the Tulsa Roughnecks.
Rodrigo da Costa scored for the guests in the 14th minute.
Next up for T2, a road encounter with the Sacramento Republic next Saturday at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
Todd Wharton's second-half stoppage time goal via a penalty kick (90'+8) lifted Portland Timbers 2 to a 1-1 Saturday USL Championship home draw with the Tulsa Roughnecks.
Rodrigo da Costa scored for the guests in the 14th minute.
Next up for T2, a road encounter with the Sacramento Republic next Saturday at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
Friday, July 05, 2019
Madeleine!
Here now is another glamour photo of British-born 1930s and 1940s screen actress Madeleine Carroll.
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
Two Magic Madges For The Price Of One
Here are two glamour photos of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.
Claire!
Here's a Warner Brothers/Vitaphone promotional photo of 1930s and early 1940s screen actress Claire Dodd.
'52 Zenith TV
Here's an ad for the 1952 Zenith TV set.

This appeared in the January 12, 1952 issue of The Saturday Evening Post.

This appeared in the January 12, 1952 issue of The Saturday Evening Post.
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
Monday, July 01, 2019
Yes, Virginia, There Was An NFL Team Known As The Pittsburgh Pirates
Here's the front cover of the official program for the Chicago Bears' October 18, 1936 National Football League contest against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Pirates, who joined the NFL in 1933, were renamed the Steelers in 1940.
For the record, the Bears won the game at Wrigley Field 26-7.

The Pirates, who joined the NFL in 1933, were renamed the Steelers in 1940.
For the record, the Bears won the game at Wrigley Field 26-7.
Riders Rout Argos In Canada Day Clash As Saskatchewan Garners First Win Of Season
At Regina, Saskatchewan:
In a Canada Day Canadian Football League contest played on Monday, quarterfinal Cody Fajardo threw for a career-best 430 yards and three touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-2) notched their first win of the season by drubbing the visiting Toronto Argonauts (0-2) 32-7.
In a Canada Day Canadian Football League contest played on Monday, quarterfinal Cody Fajardo threw for a career-best 430 yards and three touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-2) notched their first win of the season by drubbing the visiting Toronto Argonauts (0-2) 32-7.
Timbers Hold Off Hoops At Home
At Portland, Oregon:
Brian Fernandez came through once again for the Portland Timbers on Sunday night as his 42nd-minute goal lifted the hosts to a 1-0 Major League Soccer victory over FC Dallas.
He became the first player in MLS history to score at least once in each of his first five games.
Goalkeeper Steve Clark made two saves to preserve the shutout and victory.
The Timbers' next contest will be next Sunday in the Bronx against New York City at 3:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1).
Brian Fernandez came through once again for the Portland Timbers on Sunday night as his 42nd-minute goal lifted the hosts to a 1-0 Major League Soccer victory over FC Dallas.
He became the first player in MLS history to score at least once in each of his first five games.
Goalkeeper Steve Clark made two saves to preserve the shutout and victory.
The Timbers' next contest will be next Sunday in the Bronx against New York City at 3:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1).
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