George W. Hulsizer

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Famous spit-ball pitcher who played for the Cardinals long ago. He had to have six teeth pulled and went to Dr. Keevey. The pitcher was in the dentist's chair for all of four minutes – he raised cain because he thought Keevey hadn't done his job – but the job was done and George never realized it.

LeRoy Snow

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Envious that Rush had men's shoes.  Almost got into a fight with Milton Welch at Tatman's Vacant Lot.  He and Rush sometimes crack nuts in his basement.  Claims to be getting smarter and smarter.  Claims he isn't afraid of snakes or poisonous insects.  Has three uncles who are barbers.  In December 1939, is shaving every 3rd Sunday.  In December 1939 is 14 years old.  His phone number is #6509-R.  Had a girlfriend.  Plays the violin and gets mad when people refer to it as a squeeze box.  He won 6 "Beautiful Baby" contests as a baby.  Russell says he's the "Handsomest kid in this neck of the woods."  Getting glasses, a mouth brace, tape on his ears and his head shaved.