Character guide

Larry Boyne

major

Also known as Lawrence Boyne, Boyne, Mr. Boyne

The captain and star pitcher of the Catalpas, leading the team to victory.

Ben Burton

major

Also known as Benjamin F. Burton, Burton, Mr. Burton, Wm. Van Orman

A key player and loyal friend to Larry, known for his steady presence.

Alice Howell

major

Also known as Miss Alice Howell, Miss Alice, Miss Howell, Ally, Miss Ally, Pretty Alice Howell

The spirited love interest of Larry, often cheering the team on.

Albert Heaton

supporting

Also known as Mr. Heaton, Heaton, Senior

The wealthy father of Al Heaton, a supporter of the baseball club.

Hiram Porter

supporting

Also known as Captain Hiram Porter, Captain Porter, Captain Hiram, Porter

A captain and mentor figure, guiding the team with wisdom.

Al Heaton

supporting

Also known as Alexander, young Heaton, Heaton

The son of Albert Heaton, a talented player on the Catalpas.

Charlie King

supporting

Also known as King

A skilled and composed player for the Catalpas, known for his steadiness.

Ellis

supporting

Also known as Neddie Ellis, Neddie

A hapless but earnest player on the team, often in trouble.

Hank Jackson

supporting

Also known as Henry Jackson, Henry J. Jackson, Jackson

A brawny and powerful player, a key hitter for the Catalpas.

Lew Morris

supporting

Also known as Lewis Morris, Morris

A player on the Catalpas, known for his speed and agility.

Samuel Morse

supporting

Also known as Sam Morse, Morse, P. John Handy, John Handy, Handy

A redoubtable player and rival, often opposing the Catalpas.

Rob Peabody

supporting

Also known as Peabody, R.F. Thomas Shoff, Tom Shoff, Tommy Shoff, Shoff

A player for a rival team, known for his competitive spirit.

Judge Howell

supporting

Also known as The Judge, Howell, Jedge, Jedge Howell

Alice's father, a respected judge who supports the baseball club.

Tom Selby

supporting

Also known as Thomas Selby

A player and member of the Selby family, involved in the team.

Sam Morrison

supporting

Also known as Samuel Morrison, C. Morrison, Morrison

A player for the Catalpas, known for his consistent play.

Hart Stirling

supporting

Also known as P. Hart Stirling, Stirling

A player with a fiery temperament, often clashing with others.

James Kennedy

supporting

Also known as Jamie Kennedy, Kennedy, Captain Ayres, Ayres

A player and captain, involved in key plays and rivalries.

Bill Van Orman

supporting

Also known as Van Orman, Van

A player on the Catalpas, known for his strength and hitting.

John Brubaker

supporting

Also known as Brubaker, honest John Brubaker

An honest and reliable player, a mainstay of the team.

Miss Anstress

supporting

Also known as Miss Anstress Howell, Miss Howell

Alice's sister, a gentle and supportive presence in the story.

Ida Boardman

supporting

Also known as Miss Ida Boardman, Miss Ida, Boardman

A young woman and friend of Alice, part of the social circle.

Mike Costigan

supporting

Also known as Mike

A player who makes a crucial discovery that changes the team's fate.

Glenn Otto

supporting

Also known as Otto

A player known for his hot-headedness, often causing trouble.

Charlie Webb

supporting

Also known as Webb, tricky Charlie

A tricky and cunning player, often a rival to the Catalpas.

Darius Ayres

supporting

Also known as Captain Darius Ayres, Captain Ayres, Ayres

A captain of a rival team, known for his competitive nature.

James McWilliams

supporting

Also known as McWilliams

A lithe and agile player, known for his fielding skills.

Editor Downey

supporting

Also known as Mr. Downey, Downey

The local newspaper editor, covering the team's exploits.

Dr. Selby

minor

A doctor and father of Tom Selby, a community figure.

Hank Mitchell

minor

A minor player, briefly mentioned in the team's activities.

Armstrong

minor

Also known as Tom, honest Thomas Armstrong

An honest player, briefly part of the team's roster.

Will Sprague

minor

Also known as Bill

A player for a rival team, known for his batting.

Tony May

minor

A minor character, possibly a narrator or observer.

Jason Elderkin

minor

A minor character, mentioned in passing during events.

George Buckner

minor

Also known as Buckner

A player for an opposing team, briefly noted.

Billy Webb

minor

Also known as William, Bill

An ungentle player, often in conflict with others.

Cyrus Ayres

minor

A relative of Darius Ayres, briefly appearing in the story.

Wheeler

minor

Also known as Deputy Sheriff Wheeler

A deputy sheriff involved in a subplot.

Mrs. Heaton

minor

Albert Heaton's wife, a minor family character.

Jake Adee

minor

Also known as Adee

A minor player, mentioned in the team's roster.

Judge Morris

minor

A judge and father of Lew Morris, a community figure.

Andrew Jackson Simis

minor

A minor character, possibly a narrator or observer.

Sal Monnahan

minor

A minor character, briefly mentioned in the narrative.

Dan

minor

Also known as Little Dan

A young boy, possibly a batboy or fan.

Farmer Boggs

minor

A local farmer, briefly interacting with the team.

Squire Mead

minor

A local squire, a minor community figure.

Squire Boyne

minor

Larry's father, a minor family character.