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Author : Roger Elam

The October Cubs and Kid Diamond

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Abner (Joe)                   Chicago Joe’s grown kid. He’s already off to college.                                                          23
 

Aletheia Oz                    This is the writer’s pen name who does a hit piece on the Cubs pitchers.                      24
 

Alvarez                          Manager of the Iowa Cubs, he can’t wait to have Green and his ’tude traded.              15
 

Anastasia                      Kitterina’s employee, she stays with Kid to figure a little of her life out.                          3  

  
April Cr0ss                     Wife of Russ, “carried a drill sergeant demeanor under aqua eye shadow.”                5      


Arie Yabradabravisch    Potential sports owner, who outwardly, loudly criticizes Wrigley Field.                    2
 

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Babs el-El                      Wife of one of the potential entrepreneurs pursuing the Cubs.                                           13


Barber Busbee               Originator of “Kid Diamond.” The name Diamante was too long for him.                        3


Barry Xavier                  Ned’s lawyer and co-saboteur. As a Sox fan, he’s grinning at a Cubs crash.                     10


Bernie Theobold          Gabe’s brother who assisted the wounded during WW2 with Gabe at home.                    2


Bertie Gutlaff                This ace reporter caught up with Manager Duke Vallejo on his big exit.                          13


Bennai                           TBolts IT Group lead, who once again has a tech/drone issue.                                            18


Bill from Mesa              At the Mesa Country Club, he has a trade to offer to a few Cub players.                           25


Biron                             The role Kid plays in a Shakespearean play on an interactive team night.                         12


Blake Richter                A friend of Shane Cross, who is really living on a scientific edge.                                       16


Boris                              Teen’s parents have a restaurant where the teen’s best friend works at a lot.                  22


Boyd Gardner               A former major leaguer who gets a restart in the minors thru Chris Jones.                    33


Bud Mugsbeiski            One of the entrepreneurs pursing Cubs ownership, he’s a big BIG fan.                           13

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Carly                              One of the two lady friends of Fred Didwell, also known as Blondi.                                     8


Cece Rose Jimenez       She’s Pablo Jimenez’s oldest daughter, who gets bored on their travels.                         19


Cheyenne                       Branson McKinley yellow lab that he goes jogging with regularly.                                    23


Cindy                             She’s the niece of April Cross. She’s called Cinnamon Tiger by her sis, Meg.                  22


Contessa Jimenez          Pablo‘s wife carries their fourth child. Her family has a conflict with Pablo.                 5


Cora Jester                    Kitterina’s friend, she stays at Kids to figure out where her life turns next.                     3

  
The Corporal                He’s a friend of Private Jan, having met at the VA Hospital.                                             40


Coye                              The daughter of Seibu’s interpreter. He played in her town for a few years.                    38


Curtis “Cubby” Winsome  Oldest, epic Cubs fan, crew sneak him into a game in the bleachers.                         18


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Dante                             Rupert Laszer’s cousin, who causes his Uncle Rube trouble in a big game.                      37


DeeDee                          Chicago Joe’s grown daughter, she’s off to college. Oh, how time flies.                             23


Denzel Jones                 Jonesy’s adopted kid, the younger of the two, rambunctious like he was.                       24


Desmond Jones            Jonesy’s adopted kid, pre-teened and ready to chase down life like he was.                   24


Doc Lyle Webber           Rube’s personal doc from St. Louis. He’s moved on to new sports clients.                     31


Donald Guest                Announcer for the biggest baseball game of the season.                                                      40


Donna Marie Pugmalion   Leo ‘s wife, rather young and concerned about his whereabouts.                                14  


Dougie Peppers             Kid’s wannabe sports agent who puts on the polish and is less than real.                        21


Duke Vallejo                 A former Cubs boss who’s known for marching off to his favorite hobby.                         13


Dwayne Buck                Tech entrepreneur pursing a Cubs flag, he’s an over-the-top droned fan.                        13

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EBanks                          Former Cub and Hall of Famer who is President of the team.                                               2


Elder in AZ                    Grandpa of Hal Perronto, who connects with players while promoting Hal.                    6


Elvis Cruz                      Commentator for the biggest baseball game of the season.                                                40


Elyas el-El                     Sheik’s son is one of the entrepreneurs pursing Cubs ownership.                                     13


Em                                 A patient that is injured and convalescing where Kacey works.                                          39


Evie                                Kid’s animal keeper friend who works on the wild side (Eve, Eva)                                    17 

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Fallon Chase                 One of the entrepreneurs pursing Cubs ownership, he’s a true talent.                              13


Felicia Fabiani              Mama Scout Fabiani’s, who has some contention with her son-in-law Zo.                     38  


Foley Ferguson Gak     Government official pursing Cubs ownership, teaming up with Cub fans.                     13


Frenchesca Terra           Dr. Frenchy has a husband who is not so focused on her and her success.                  38


Freida                            A Dream, Hurricane Freida meets Lane just when he needs an admirer.                        35

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Gabriel Theobold           Mighty Cubs owner, former jet and test pilot, founder of TBold Shipping.                     2


Galinda Addison           Archer ‘s wife, who likes to get involved in charities, appreciates depth.                          9


Garvin James               The Chicago sportscaster who gets an assist in introducing Archer and wife.                  9   

 

Gloria Theobold           Daughter of Mighty Cubs owner, a theater major, who is a pro singer now.                  38


The Gentleman             A dark villain from history, out to steal and kill the Cubs at their core.                          39


Gerri                              She is on staff in the Rec area at the Children’s Center where Kacey works                    38


Gil Masters                    A sports commentator broadcasting Mets games, usually teams with Pils.                    11


Grammy                       Chris Jones’s Grandmother, who helped move him to their country home.                    33


Grant Theobold             Son of Mighty Cubs owner, he oversees all the NY stats and moves to make               38

  
Gregorio Capeshzi        Neighborhood fake-out, got Cubs to assist on home project. Herc’s friend.                 30

 

Griffith Akers               Hired during the Centurion days, Cubs Marketing man is all over promos.                    6


Grizzly Mama               Kid’s nightmares when he was injured, life’s nearly dangerous and deadly.                 39
 

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Ham the Scout              Cubs scout who used to work for Didwell, has questionable view of players.                    6


Harry Hootles               A local weatherman played along at a big Chicago Labor Day charity night.                  30


Harv Farmer                 Cubs former pitching coach had to fill-in for a manager as best he could.                       13


Henri Soto (Pastor)  The Pastor where Jonesy attends and where they pray for a player’s health.                      9


Herc                              ’Hood fakery got Cubs to assist on a home project. He’s Capeshzi’s friend.                     30


Horton Theobold        Gabe’s brother who was deployed during WW2 while Gabe’s back home.                        2 

  
Hunter                          Branson McKinley’s Chesapeake Bay retriever that he jogs with regularly.                    23
 

 

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Ian Gamble                   Supposed syndicated columnist aka Aletheia Oz. Is he also Sebastian?                           34   

 

 Irving Melsh                One of Chicago’s finest cabbie drivers, assisting on Duke’s Exito.                                     13
 

 

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J. Krugelman,               JKru, partly a stiff of a manager, he gets the legendary team winnin.’                             38


Jack Frostball               Yankee Aiden Frost refers to this as his “icy bowling ball of a sinker.”                            40


Jan (Private)                Archer and Galinda meet the Private at their visit to the VA Hospital.                              9


Jeff Conley                     The Cubs’ Vice Chairman seems to have his priorities misconstrued.                              2


Jessica                           Jes-SICK-A, a classmate of Cindy who gets rough treatment from Meg.                        22


Jett Jefferson                Dorsey’s son, the older of the two, a bit of a Disney fan.                                                     5


Jocelyn Jefferson          Dorsey’s wife, she asked her husband about leaving her behind at Disney.                   5


Juanita                         Anvil Jackson's squeeze, who visits a circus with Anvil  and his teammates.                  14


Julius Vincente             Unique life of Grandfather, famous tenor, and baseball singer for Chicago.                15

 

Julio                               (Pronounced as an H) A child attending programs where Kacey works.                       38


Justin Publics               Legal Counsel for the Cubs Board who gets involved in a sport’s scandal.                   34
 

 

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Kacey MacRae               Sister of Frank McRae who has the admiration of Kittrick Diamante.                              3


Katherine Lambright    Utilities Heiress tried to buy the Cubs years before Theobold did.                                  13


Kelvin Kong,                 The Cubs would be funded by the gold he found, has enough to buy them.                    13     


Ken Smench                 A member of a St Louis sports group starting some trouble for the Cubs.                         5


King Ferdinand            This role is part of a Shakespearean play on an interactive team night.                           12


Kitterina Ingaasta        Kid Diamond’s mom, who went into the boutique business in Sweden.                           3


Kul+C, Master           Entrepreneur pursing the Cubs, he can rap about his passion for them.                           13

 

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Lars Harkey               Kid’s friend worked for TBolt Shipping. They use to hit the town together.                        17


Lois Wright, Ms.       Gabe Theobold’s admin, who even watches some of the last game with him.                      3


Lon Neugent              Old fashioned comedian who likes to jab at the sportworld’s best.                                       12

         
LoraTonya                  Didwell’s maid who seems to bring out a playfully-kind side to him.                                    3


Lulu Leoni                  Kid’s friend, who was a trapeze artist. They’ve had some interesting chats.                      17
 

 

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Magellan Infinite      Mysterious visitor and courier may have been legendary tutor, El Mentoro                        1


Makeski                      Cubs Travel boss is one of the last holdovers from Centurion ownership.                          38


Mannny                       Manuel’s Piano Tuners sponsored Pablo’s early days as a baseball youth.                        40 


Marco Vincente         Rocky’s bro, Mark Antony. Is he a hitman or just overjoyed by Cubs hits.                         16


Martino AstreAndres Faboupoulous ~ The Mace. Mama Fabiani’s way muscled, 2nd hubby.                           38


Mary Robbins            Chicago’s playful gossip columnist, who set-up Kid with her daughter.                             30

         
Matel                            The clanky-sounding New York cabbie who gives Kid a ride for an errand.                     38


McNamara                 Police commander who is Sergeant Strepnaczyck’s Wrigleyville boss.                                13


Meg                              Younger niece of April Cross. Sis calls her FlyGirl, cause she’s young fun.                        22


Mena                            Anastasia’s feisty pal who Kid let stay with him though he wasn’t sure why.                     3


Mick MacRae             aka D-Mac. Frank’s Dad, who’s connected some with Kittrick Diamante                          4  


Mr. Jacks                    The Cubs GM, he has 5 championship rings from the 1970s-80s.                                       2


Mitch Dooley             Truck driver who gave his thoughts even on Homer Hailey’s inklings.                            20


Molly Cavalday          Yanks GM Morgan Cavalday’s daughter who’s had some hip surgeries.                         28


Morgan Cavalday      The Dealer or Mr. Cavalier is also nicknamed Mr. Biz by Kacey McRae.                         7


Murfree Hawkins      The Mad Hatter sold Kid his townhouse and cuts a rug with his guitar.                        12       

 

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Nate the Great           Part of the crew getting centenarian Cubby Winsome into a real game.                             18


Ned Didwell               Former Cubs CEO fought off a series of prospective new owners.                                         5


Nikolita Bourgois     Bond girl who dated Devlin Darin Winston Green.                                                                   8

         
Nina                             Anastasia’s pal, moved to Paris, where Kid gave a hand in her relocation.                         1


Noelli Jones               Jonesy’s wife, she wants to adopt due to challenges in bearing children.                          21 

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Old Surfer Dude,      Freida’s Dad, the Dad-dude. Did he walk right out of a 60s Beach movie?                         35 

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PapaG                          Chris Jones Grandfather, he was a pitcher of some renown in his day.                              33


Perry                            Child that stays where Kacey works, Molly’s friend, and quite a fan of Kid.                     38

 
Phineas Jagger Friendly  A poet who pursues Kacey’s heart. They met at Poetjam.                                             12

 

Pils McCafferty          A sportscaster working mainly on Mets games, he usually teams with Gil.                       11

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Quiet George             Deputy Chief Groundskeeper trades to get Brew Crew access for Kid                                   6

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Renee Harley             Kid’s pet-sitter who also is a buddy of sorts.                                                                              12


Richey Diamante      Kittrick’s Dad is a soccer trainer, tracking new car models in California.                            3       


Rocky Vincente         Marco’s bro, a tenor who is glad to be away from the dangers of Marco.                            16


Rosaline (Lady)         Role is from a Shakespearean play performed on a connecting team night.                      12

            
Ruffian the Rottweiler  Eva’s well behaved big dog who dulls a big cat’s moves.                                                    17


Rupert Laszer            Rube’s son, who causes his Dad a major headache in a big game.                                       37


Ryan                             Boris’ friend works at his family’s restaurant but saves some cash too.                            22 

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Samman el-El            Sheik entrepreneur pursing Cubs. He’s bio rich.                                                                      13   


Sandra Vuckavich     Married a former Cardinal who first became a Cub to woo her.                                           12


Sergeant Strepnaczyck  Cop on Cubs beat for a manager’s march and occasional big fun too.                          13


Shane Cross                Cross’s son, and oldest child, who can create some tech mayhem at times.                    16


Sheriff of Wrigleyville  A blogger who’s not too happy about a fictitious steroid diversion                               34


Shirley LeCoy             Sweet, lovely banker who wants a big financial bonus thru Frank McRae.                      4


Sid from KVLV          Vegas television sports guy who likes to interview the Big’s best.                                      8


Skid-Tune Bloom      Old fashioned comedian’s bit, character is used to explain Kid to all.                             12


Sondra Laszer            Married a former Cardinal ace, who first became a Cub to woo her.                              12

 

Sportazius                  In the end his disclosure: Patron Saint of Sport, the Scribe.                                            40


Starla Styler Smith   Kacey’s gal pal from work, who’s fun and a little playfully presumptuous.                    7


Susie Dewey from Louie  Young girl at a big game who almost assists her hometown team.                        31


Sydney                         The front desk help at the Children’s Center where Kacey works.                                38
 

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Todd                             Nicknamed Top Doc by Kacey and is of some interest. Med Chief of Staff.                        28


Tommy DeHara        Cubs island equipment guy makes a few mistakes, but many do or…                                     7


Tracey Gold                Cubs co-pilot and friend of the MacRae’s offered to fly Frank all about.                               4


The Twins                   Cross’ daughters who are game for fun, travel, and family.                                                      5


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Ulrig Finnikin            Entrepreneur pursing Cubs keys, leaning toward a ponziesque angle.                                13

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Veronica Holiday      Oh, the Cubs monkey wrench thrown at their heart, aka Red, Ronnie.                              38

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Walenda Pugmalion Leo’s Dad? Or is this really Leo’s own more entertaining back story.                                  14


Wyatt Richter            A friend of Shane Cross, who is really living on a trippy scientific edge.                              16

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Xander Jimenez        He’s Pablo Jimenez’s older son, who’s known how to hunt for some pizza.                         5

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Zenji Domika             Founder of Domikara Motors, who tried to buy the Cubs pre-Theobold.                           13               

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