Our Baseball Club and How It Won the Championship · Character

Larry Boyne

The Catalpas' gallant young third baseman and captain, whose charm, discipline, and self-aware ambition make him the club's quiet center of gravity.

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Also known as Lawrence Boyne, Boyne, Mr. Boyne

First appearance: Our Baseball Club and How It Won the Championship

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Central figure in the club's formation and leadership.

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Larry is the new third baseman of the Catalpa Nine, equally at ease flirting with Judge Howell's daughter on the bridge and trading plain sense with the blacksmith who shoes his nag. He treats baseball as a bridge over a hard place rather than a calling, knowing a player's career dies by thirty, and that sober calculation sets him apart from the boys who live only for the game. His poise under pressure, on the diamond and off, anchors the club's early season and makes his choices matter to everyone watching.

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Catalpas team and supporters

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Ben Burton
friendship · positive
Ben and Larry are close teammates and friends, with Ben often supporting Larry's… How this plays out →
Al Heaton
friendship · positive
Alice Howell
romantic · positive
Albert Heaton
friendship · positive
Lew Morris
friendship · positive
Hiram Porter
friendship · positive
Judge Howell
social · positive
Armstrong
rivalry · negative
Charlie King
friendship · positive
Bill Van Orman
friendship · positive
Ellis
friendship · positive
Ben Burton
friendship · positive
Ben and Larry are close teammates and friends, with Ben often supporting Larry's… How this plays out →

Ben Burton
Ben and Larry are close teammates and friends, with Ben often supporting Larry's leadership on the baseball team.
Al Heaton
Al Heaton is a teammate and friend of Larry, sharing a strong bond through their shared baseball experiences.
Alice Howell
Alice and Larry share a romantic interest, with Larry often seeking her approval and affection throughout the story.
Albert Heaton
Albert Heaton is a teammate and close friend of Larry, often collaborating on the field and in team matters.
Lew Morris
Larry and Lew are teammates and friends, with Lew being a reliable supporter of Larry's leadership.
Hiram Porter
Hiram Porter is a teammate and friend of Larry, contributing to the team's camaraderie and success.
Judge Howell
Judge Howell is a respected community figure who interacts with Larry as a mentor and authority figure, often with approval.
Armstrong
Armstrong is a rival player or antagonist who competes against Larry, creating tension on and off the field.
Charlie King
Charlie King is a teammate and friend of Larry, contributing to the team's unity and success.
Bill Van Orman
Bill Van Orman is a teammate and friend of Larry, often participating in team activities and supporting Larry's leadership.
Ellis
Ellis is a teammate and friend of Larry, sharing a positive and supportive relationship on the team.
Ben Burton
Ben and Larry are close teammates and friends, with Ben often supporting Larry's leadership on the baseball team.

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Larry Boyne appears across 14 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Our Baseball Club and How It Won the Championship
Central figure in the club's formation and leadership.
II: A Scrub Game
Champion catcher of the Jonesville Nine; described as fresh-faced, laughing, with curly flaxen hair; key player in the victory.
III: After the Battle
Mentioned as a talented young player from Jonesville who might be recruited; his father died in an accident.
IV: Reorganization Begins
Recruited for the new nine; offered a contract with salary and gate-money share.
Notes of Preparation
Supports Hiram Porter for captain; shows interest in Alice Howell, but she declines his invitation.
VI: An Interesting Episode
Discusses club matters with Al Heaton; warned about Ben Burton's jealousy; meets Alice Howell on the bridge.
A Turn of the Tide
Receives encouraging messages from home; walks out of the room after Ben Burton's taunt about a young lady.
IX: Hope and Suspense
Expresses confidence that the Catalpas will win the second game of the championship series.
In a New Field
Expresses nervousness about the championship game and being watched by friends from home; plays third base and makes a crucial catch to end the game.
After the Victory
Defends the dinner invitation and tries to keep peace with Ben Burton; expresses concern about the team's unity.
Pride Has a Fall
Leads the team with a base hit and later invokes Spalding's guidebook to settle a foul ball dispute; feels a pang of disappointment when Alice Howell's box is empty but is heartened when she arrives.
XIV: A Strange Message from Home
Laments the timing of the accusatory telegram and tries to calm Neddie Ellis's outrage.
The Conspiracy Laid Open
Leads the team's effort to suppress the scandal from the newspaper to avoid disgracing the town and club.
A Famous Victory
Goes to bat in the first and third innings without a hit; later becomes a law partner with Judge Howell and Alice.

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