Monday, July 08, 2019

Love Connie's Hair!

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

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+).

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.

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.

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+).

More Madge!

Here's still another glamour photo of Madge Evans.

Magic Madge!

Here's a 1934 glamour photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

Friday, July 05, 2019

Glenda!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell.

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.

Claire Dodd | Official Site for Woman Crush Wednesday #WCW

WOW! Check Out That Crazy Screen!

Here's a magazine ad for the 1951 Zenith Black Magic TV.

'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.

Ravishing Hedy!

Here's a publicity photo of screen legend (and inventor) Hedy Lamarr.

Tuesday, July 02, 2019

Rita!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s iconic screen legend Rita Hayworth.

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.

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.

Connie!

Here's a 1936 promotional photo of screen legend Constance Bennett.

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).