1959 Phillies Official Score Card - Aug 21, 1959 (Game 1 of a Doubleheader)

This is a scorecard from the first game of a doubleheader between the San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies. The final was 6-0 San Francisco. The heros of the game for the Giants were Orlando Cepeda and Daryl Spencer. The losing pitcher in the game was Hall of Famer Robin Roberts.

Here is the box score from that game.

                       

                               

Motel Monday: Sleepy Bear is Everywhere

This week's Motel Monday theme centers around the Travelodge chain (outside of California). These dozen motels represent the chain's presence in various states and one province. Most of these cards feature Sleepy Bear, the official "brand ambassador" for the Travelodge chain. Here's some early history of Sleepy Bear from the Travelodge.com website:

History

1954
Travelodge Hotels, Inc. introduced its mascot Sleepy Bear to North America. The lovable bear was also incorporated into all in-room items. Sleepy Bear quickly became an icon to children of all ages and a welcome face for travelers seeking affordable and comfortable lodging.

1955
The Sleepy Bear plush stuffed toy was born. Dressed in a white night shirt and cap with “Sleepy” on the brim, the toy was a winner with guests of all ages.

1956
The first Sleepy Bear walk-around costume was created and worn by individuals in parades, celebrations, and grand openings of new hotels.

1973
Sleepy Bear, one of the most recognizable logos in the lodging industry, was transformed from a sleepy-eyed brown bear to a warm, smiling bear for a softer, cuddlier look.

Motel Monday: Ladies on Diving Boards!

I spent a majority of the morning digging through In The Heart of Downtown trying to figure out a theme for this week's Motel Monday post. After an hour of banging my head, I determined that I was going to share postcards of pools. For some reason, i decided that was "too easy," so I narrowed it down from there to people around the pool and then slimmed it down to nothing but motel postcards featuring ladies on diving boards. These ladies appear to have no desire to actually go in to the pool, just pose and look pretty for the camera to help drum up some business.
Enough of my ramblings, I now present to you: LADIES ON DIVING BOARDS

The Nautilus Motel - Cape Coral, Florida

Horse Cave Motel - Horse Cave, Kentucky

Skyport Lodge Motel - Inglewood, California

Bidwell's Motel and Apts. - Pocatello, Idaho

Empress Motel - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Flamingo Motel - Anaheim, California

Sea Castle Motel - St. Petersburg, Florida

Holiday Motel - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

George Washington Motor Lodge - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Texan Motel and Lodge - Lake George, New York

Town and Country Motel - Pecos, Texas

Desert Inn Resort Motel - Miami Beach, Florida

Sahara Motor Hotel - Blythe, California