Mike Sexton resigns as president of MV League
Mike Sexton announces his resignation as president of the Mississippi Valley league effective January 20. He says he will not seek the post again under any circumstances. The change follows his duties with the National Association of Minor Leagues and the league’s financial concerns. Belden Till of Cedar Rapids may be a candidate to succeed him.
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JL Sexton
Rock Island
Mississippi Valley League
A. C. Willford
Waterloo Club
Ottumwa
Burlington
Marshalltown
du Duque
Cedar Rapids
Moline
Sexton
National Association of Minor Leagues
Wal
Belden Till
Tennis Popularity Rebounds In Waterloo Area 1924
Tennis grew popular in Waterloo during 1924 with a revival of interest after several declining years. A junior tournament and a senior event drew players and spectators alike, highlighting a summer of organized play and community engagement in the sport.
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Waterloo
Courier Sponsored Junior City Meet Winners and Courts Use
John Corson won the singles trophy and paired with Harold Neverly to take the doubles cup. Harter BH Mull and Keek Mathes won the consolation trophy. R. O. Hutchison defeated Dr. Lu. C. Mamsworth in the county final. Cedar River and Byrnes parks hosted matches. Sunnyside Country Club clay courts saw record summer use. Hobbs Plea Pats. London News reports Hobbs, an elderly clerk, asking for bail after blackmailing Sir Harri Sting appeal was denied by Justice Tomlin.
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Courier
John Corson
Llarold Neverly
Harter BH. Mull
Keek Mathes
Jon Ostrander
R. O. Hutchison
Sunnyside Country Club
Vaudeville and Pictures At The Palace Rialto Waterloo Theatres
A York area cinema page lists Maurice in The African Boy at Palace Theatre with other features at Rialto Theatre Cyclone Jones Western and The Margaret Lily Show noted for musical acts Margaree Lily and Miss Tillie. Waterloo Theatre presents Dust Married by Proerkel Players with matinee shows and upcoming Cat and the Canal while Tongues of Flame with Te Percy and Meighan continues.
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Maurice
Palace Theatre
Treac
The
Valence
Cyclone Jones
Willian
Rialto Theatre
Margaret Lillie
Peatu
Oyviola Comedienne
Margaree — Lillie
Migs Tillie
Waterloo Theatre
Proerkel
Muatinee
Dramatic week at Crystal and Plaza theatres unfolds
The Spirit of the War teaches peace with Mary Carr and Johanna Wilk ar star in a melodramatic Jimory Johnson tale shown tonight at the Crystal Theatre Evansville. The Plaza offers a high class Orpheum program headlined by Morrison Coghlan Porter Henderson Irene Berry and Berke spurt Morrison Coghlan.
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Jimory Johnson
Mary Carr
Johanna Wilkar
Emiliia Johnson
Evandleville
Graduates of Harmony Charm with Clever Song Duo
Porter and Henderson present a clever vocal pair in a series of songs. Irene Bervey draws attention as an accomplished pianist featured in the program. The Harmony graduates intrigue with harmonizing voices and novel arrangements at the Plaza.
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Porter & Henderson
Irene Bervey Culles
Vudevitela
Plaza Whisatiag
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mike Sexton
Hill
Tom
Te Percy
Meighan
Peter Clark Macfarlane
Paramount Picture
Lloyd Hamilton
Jonah Jones
Pathe
Vera Vesey A. OM
Perr Lark Macharine
Ena
I Lown Kewyer
Soved
Crystal Theatre
Lefty” Flynn
the Millionaire Cowboy
Arvavelogue
Starland
Johnnie Walker and
Allene Ray
U.S. A
Johnnie Walker
Starrs
Monte Blue
Berkel
Adelaide Matthews
Amie Nichols
Armory
Wells and His Orchestra
American Gas Company
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
American Coas Company
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Austin Burt
SZ Leading
E. Phillips Ee
Seno SS
Big Boy
Jones
Featuring
Irene. Rich
Marguerite de Tay Motte
Charles Post Harey Meyers
Rosemary Theby Anders Randolph
Hollywood
Orpheum
Irene Berry
Porter and Henderson
Gay and Sparklings
Higgins
Atlantic City
Harmony Four
Margaret Lillie and Company
Cedar River
Alexander Frank
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